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schrek-chewbacca hunk
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Posted 9/25/2007 10:07 AM (GMT -6)

I have been in and out of hospital now for nearly a month.  I have had a series of complications from another bout of pancreatitus (this one much less severe) to extreme pain in my extremeties due to Neuropathy and Charkot Foot Disease.  The worst part is being on the pain killers - which make me feel awful, and then once you slow or stop - you have a withdrawal pain.  I have been a burden to my poor wife during the last month...and feel very guilty about that.

If there is a bright side with this, I have lost 13 lbs in one month.  Hope this trend continues.

My doc has decided to continue the remi, and I feel it is helping but no pure remission yet.  He reduced my 6mp to 100mg from 125.  I am down to 15mg of pred. 

I have great fatigue right now, and my walking is reduced.  I don't want to eat out of fatigue, not nausea.  Living on eggs and toast with a simple diet right now.

I am sorry for leaving you here without an update - that was very rude of me...I will endeavor to do better and as always love to you all.

bob

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quincy
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Posted 9/25/2007 10:32 AM (GMT -6)
Hi Bob...it wasn't rude..you've been sick. You have no choice but to take the time to get better. Was the pancreatitis caused from you having diabetes?

Take baby steps and I hope you start to feel improvement soon. Try not to feel too guilty, although, I can understand that emotion really well.

quincy xx
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tjf
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Posted 9/25/2007 10:47 AM (GMT -6)
Hey Bob! I missed you! So sorry things are tough right now. You just take your time and update us when you can.
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birdiem
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Posted 9/25/2007 10:51 AM (GMT -6)
Bob, I hope you feel better soon! My thoughts are with you. Take it easy and take care of yourself!
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Beth75
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Posted 9/25/2007 11:05 AM (GMT -6)
Hi Bob,

I am sorry to hear you are going through such a difficult time and I can understand the guilt over your wife (even though you shouldn't feel guilty). I hope you are able to get through this quickly and come out healthier.

Thinking of you,
Beth
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Red_34
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Posted 9/25/2007 11:09 AM (GMT -6)
((Bob)) I'm so glad you came on to let us know how you were doing. It seems that you've quite a rough go lately. I wish there was some way I could help you. We missed you and I hope next month brings brighter skies.
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jano437
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Posted 9/25/2007 2:01 PM (GMT -6)
Hi Bob, Hope You are feeling better. We missed yu
Janice
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potty girl
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Posted 9/25/2007 3:15 PM (GMT -6)
Bob, hope you feel better soon. and no you werent being rude, just not feeling good. I think we all understand how that is. but glad to hear from you.
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MitzMN
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Posted 9/25/2007 4:23 PM (GMT -6)
Are you talking about Charcot-Marie-Tooth, Bob?

You poor guy. Life is not playin' fair with you at all. Un-uh. Not a bit.

Hugs,

Mitz
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Lonie
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Posted 9/25/2007 6:03 PM (GMT -6)
I'll send all my hugs and get well wishes for you Bob, our favorite Wookie.
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NRKE
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Posted 9/25/2007 6:24 PM (GMT -6)
So sorry to hear your not feeling well Bob.Hope things get better soon.

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AshNH
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Posted 9/25/2007 8:26 PM (GMT -6)
Hope you feel better soon, Bob.
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Another UC wife
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Posted 9/25/2007 8:46 PM (GMT -6)
Bob warm wishes to you and your wife. Hope things turn around soon for you.
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love4cats
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Posted 9/26/2007 8:44 AM (GMT -6)
Hope you are feeling better soon.  No need to be sorry at all.  Hugs to you.
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marty1976
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Posted 9/28/2007 9:00 AM (GMT -6)
Nightmare for you Bob. I've been away for a while too, i really pray that you get some relief soon. Its just not fair on you big GUY.
mARTY
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