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Nielk
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I have been sick with ME for 11 years. Six months ago, I have been diagnosed with RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis - autoimmune) as well.
My Rheumatologist has put me on strong medications so far without any success. I am currently on prednisolone, plaquenil and humira shots. The RA is progressing...
Last week, I found a form letter for "friends and family" from the HummingbirdFoundation website and posted it here on the forum for people to use if they wish to explain to "others" what we are going through with this illness.
M.E. patient's family and friends letter
I just, mindlessly...
I have been in a crash for a long time now and lately I have been feeling very sorry for myself.
I have been thinking how UNFAIR my life has been.
Too many tragedies to mention in my past history.
When I first fell ill which was subsequently diagnosed as CFS, I had no idea that it would...
This is for a member who made specific comments and others who stayed silent about it.
Because it is ignorance that breeds hatred. It is ignorance that promotes bigotry and if ignored might result in violence.
Jewish "Control" of the Federal Reserve:
A Classic Anti-Semitic Myth...