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Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | (show all) FROM RUCHIE TO ALL       #41428 - 01/28/04 07:21 AM Edit Reply Quote Bevvy Reged: 11/04/03 Posts: 5918 Loc: Northwest Washington State "Bev, I just tried to cut-and-paste this on the board and my computer wouldn't let me....if you would do me the favor if your computer will let you and cut and paste this e-mail on the boards, I would REALLY appreciate it! I TRULY didn't mean to worry anyone....I feel awful! I think I've been trying to avoid things lately. I've ben going shopping A LOT (not with money, with my eyes) as an escape. I can't keep thinking and doing research about what's wrong...I need to LIVE! I've also been trying to get an at-home job. I put an ad in the community classifieds here as a tutor. I hope I get some bites! I am also going to help with fundraising for a Charity org. by making phone calls at home. I've been going through a LOT of emotions! And I don't know how to deal with them... I AM doing Mike's hypno tapes....second go-around! I feel like I'm doing all the right things..... I am going to call a referral service today and make an appointment with an immunologist and an allergist. I hope that whoever I am referred to will spend time answering my questions...I've got lots! I still believe there is an underlying cause of all my body's malfunctions lately. I'm not a doc......but I'm an experienced patient! I truly feel it is my immune system gone crazy and the culprit is allergies. I'm going to go ahead and post this on the boards....you convinced me! I'm not exactly sure why I felt I couldn't post....I DO know avoidance was a big part of it. I feel like the board is a place I go to face things..... I am SO SORRY to everyone on the boards that was worried for me......that was NOT my intention! *tears welling up in my eyes* I don't know what I'm dealing with here.....but it's painful and scary! My hubby and I had a talk last night about why I'm overeating the past few months (since I've been rally sick). We realize it is emotional based. We DON'T know what to do about it. Some of the things causing me to eat emotionally are my illness...something I can't control. We're going to try to figure out what to do to get me help. A diet isn't the solution....that is just a "cure" of the symptom. Getting to the heart of the emotions I am dealing with and learning to cope with my personal situation is really what will help me get better! Love with all my heart, Ruchie" -------------------- <img src="http://home.comcast.net/~letsrow/smily3481.gif">Bevvy Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Bev brought me out of my hole....       #41429 - 01/28/04 07:31 AM Edit Reply Quote Snow for Sarala Reged: 03/12/03 Posts: 5430 Loc: West Coast, USA Thanks for posting this for me Bev! I don't get computers so well and It hink I pressed a wrong button or somehting... I just want to let everyone know the subject was suppoes to be "bev brought me out of my hole". I can't thank you enough Bev for caring so much........this is a VERY hard time for me and having someone like you makes it a little easier to cope. I haven't even been reading posts on the board these past couple of weeks....so I have a lot of catching up to do. PLEASE be patient with me! And if I respond to something that's a few weeks old...hope no one minds! Ok, off to read the boards....... I love all of you mucho grande! *hugs* Ruchie -------------------- Formerly known as Ruchie Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Welcome back! -nt-       #41441 - 01/28/04 07:55 AM Edit Reply Quote Debby Reged: 11/05/03 Posts: 460 Loc: Cleveland, Ohio Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Ruchie!       #41445 - 01/28/04 07:59 AM Edit Reply Quote Kree Reged: 10/08/03 Posts: 3748 Loc: Northern NY Ruchie, I'm so glad to see you back on the boards again! I really missed your smiling face. I'm so sorry you've been going through such a tough time, though. That must be so incredibly frustrating. I hope you get things figured out soon! And remember, you can ALWAYS post here. No matter what's going on, we love ya, and we're here to offer support! -------------------- "Anyone can exercise, but this kind of lethargy takes real discipline." -Garfield Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Ruchie       #41456 - 01/28/04 08:20 AM Edit Reply Quote StephS Reged: 09/11/03 Posts: 2123 HI Ruchie, So sorry you've been so sick. I feel a lot the way you do. I never feel good. I also had sinus problems about a year ago. I was sick for 4 months with it. I had streap, mono,and a sinus infection. I one cold after another, sore throat after another...etc!! I was on 4 different antibiotics. It finaly went away after we found the real problem..sinus infections only respond to certain drugs. I was miserable. I had headaches and earaches to no end. So I really feel bad for you. I hope things get better for you. I'm also going to go to an alergist and see if I have alergies. One day we'll feel better!! Until then were lucky to have the boards! They really do help. Good luck, I really hope you get feeling better! Welcome back! -------------------- Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Thanks Steph!       #41458 - 01/28/04 08:24 AM Edit Reply Quote Snow for Sarala Reged: 03/12/03 Posts: 5430 Loc: West Coast, USA So what meds DID help you? I've been on Levaquin, Amoxicillin, Z-pak...those were the antibiotics. Now I'm on Augmentin and Amoxicillin. I'm also taking Afrin nasal spray, Astelin nasal spray, and Flonase nasal spray...allegra and singulari as well. I'm glad you got better! Did they find out WHY you were getting so many infections? Thanks again for your post! *hugs* Ruchie -------------------- Formerly known as Ruchie Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     We love you Ruchie. Happy to have you back! -nt-       #41488 - 01/28/04 11:24 AM Edit Reply Quote Heather Reged: 12/09/02 Posts: 7799 Loc: Seattle, WA -------------------- Heather is the Administrator of the IBS Message Boards. She is the author of Eating for IBS and The First Year: IBS, and the CEO of Heather's Tummy Care. Join her IBS Newsletter. Meet Heather on Facebook! Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Bev brought me out of my hole....       #41528 - 01/28/04 01:19 PM Edit Reply Quote LauraSue Reged: 01/14/04 Posts: 4812 Loc: New York City Ruchie, You mentioned your concern about your emotion-based overeating. A friend of mine was really helped by Overeaters Anonymous. Just a thought... (((((((((((((BIG HUG)))))))))))))))))) -------------------- Laura Keep it simple! Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Glad you're back, Ruchie       #41585 - 01/28/04 03:38 PM Edit Reply Quote Shellsbells Reged: 12/16/03 Posts: 218 Loc: NW England, UK I'm sorry you've been suffering and I sincerely hope that things start to improve for you soon. I too retreat and withdraw when things get too bad. Strangely, if I'm in terrible pain, I can't stand to have others around me, no matter how kind or helpful they may be - I have to deal with it alone. Not sure why - perhaps that's a weakness on my part, or maybe just the way I deal with things, like retreat to draw on my inner reserves. Anyway, I'm pleased to see your beautiful smiling face back with us. Shells Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Glad you're back, Ruchie       #41640 - 01/28/04 05:35 PM Edit Reply Quote LauraSue Reged: 01/14/04 Posts: 4812 Loc: New York City Shells, Me too on withdrawing when I'm in pain or upset. It's like I have to process it a while before I can stand to let others in. I don't think it's a weakness, more like a shock absorber for the soul! -------------------- Laura Keep it simple! Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Been havin' me some fun!       #42658 - 02/02/04 02:03 PM Edit Reply Quote Snow for Sarala Reged: 03/12/03 Posts: 5430 Loc: West Coast, USA I've made some friends in my new town here! We went shoe shopping last week and today we went out for lunch (I bought garlic bread sticks for $1.50....but it was yummy as could be and all I could afford!) I got to see one of my students from last year who lives in my new town! It was so COOL to see her! Last night I went to a lecture...it was VERY inspirational, and I came home feeling good... We had some test results doen by an immunologist I decided to go to last week. I went on Thur. and got the tests done at a lab. We should have the results in 2 weeks. Waiting is hard...so I'm trying to keep occupied. I can't wait to be well again so my hubby and I can begin talking about me getting pregnant, G-d willing! I've waited all my life to be a mom.....so I hope I'll get to be one soon. It's great working with other people's kids....but I want my own! Thank you to EVERYONE for all the prayers and well-wishes! I know I've been up and down a lot lately...I'm trying to get it all together. It's scary not knowing what's wrong with you...but I think we've all experienced this having IBS and not knowing what it was. So I know y'all can relate... I'll keep you posted and let you know when I get the results. Thanks SO MUCH for caring! Love, Ruchie -------------------- Formerly known as Ruchie Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Been havin' me some fun!       #42682 - 02/02/04 03:13 PM Edit Reply Quote *Melissa* Reged: 02/22/03 Posts: 4508 Loc: ; Hey Ruchie! It's good to hear you so positive! Keep us posted on your results. PS: I'm sure you'll be a great mom someday (soon)! Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     And It's About Time!       #42683 - 02/02/04 03:30 PM Edit Reply Quote Bevvy Reged: 11/04/03 Posts: 5918 Loc: Northwest Washington State YIPPEE YAAAY! I've waited a long time to hear this. GREAT news, Girlfriend! I'm real happy for ya! -------------------- <img src="http://home.comcast.net/~letsrow/smily3481.gif">Bevvy Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: FROM RUCHIE TO ALL       #42684 - 02/02/04 03:34 PM Edit Reply Quote Alan Reged: 01/27/04 Posts: 15 Loc: Staten Island, New York Ruchie, just remember everyones here for you. Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Been havin' me some fun!       #42687 - 02/02/04 03:39 PM Edit Reply Quote LauraSue Reged: 01/14/04 Posts: 4812 Loc: New York City Ruchie, I'm SO glad you're feeling better!! I know what it's like to face up to deep emotional issues, so I sympathize so much. Here's another ((((((((((BIG HUG))))))) !! -------------------- Laura Keep it simple! Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: With all my heart and soul..       #42753 - 02/03/04 03:31 AM Edit Reply Quote KinOz Reged: 02/02/03 Posts: 909 Loc: Brisbane, Australia .. I pray for you to find health, happiness and all the answers you need. You're an inspiration to the rest of us Ruchie. Kerrie -------------------- What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us. Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Been havin' me some fun!       #42765 - 02/03/04 06:47 AM Edit Reply Quote suzyq Reged: 05/22/03 Posts: 630 Loc: Northern Ont. Canada Ruchie so glad to hear your back and having some fun!! Hoping and praying that they and you will get to the bottom of your illness. Keep practicing on making a baby, remember practice makes perfect Take care and enjoy each day as it comes. Love you much Sue Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Been havin' me some fun!       #42766 - 02/03/04 06:53 AM Edit Reply Quote Kree Reged: 10/08/03 Posts: 3748 Loc: Northern NY Yay, Ruchie! I'm so glad you found some friends there. There's nothing like a good friend to lift your spirits. And I wish you luck with getting things figured out so you can start a family. I agree with everyone else, you'd make a fantastic mother! Just hang in there, things will straighten themselves out soon hun! -------------------- "Anyone can exercise, but this kind of lethargy takes real discipline." -Garfield Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: With all my heart and soul..       #42782 - 02/03/04 09:22 AM Edit Reply Quote Snow for Sarala Reged: 03/12/03 Posts: 5430 Loc: West Coast, USA Kerrie!!!!!! It's so WONDERFUL to see your smiling face again! Thank you SO MUCH for the well wishes...they mean the world to me! How are YOU doing? I've been thinking about you and praying for you daily...hope you're well! Love, Ruchie -------------------- Formerly known as Ruchie Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: FROM RUCHIE TO ALL       #42784 - 02/03/04 09:26 AM Edit Reply Quote Snow for Sarala Reged: 03/12/03 Posts: 5430 Loc: West Coast, USA Thanks Alan! That means a lot....and remember we're here for you too! Hope you're getting adjusted to having IBS... -<3- Ruchie -------------------- Formerly known as Ruchie Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Glad you're back, Ruchie       #42786 - 02/03/04 09:28 AM Edit Reply Quote Snow for Sarala Reged: 03/12/03 Posts: 5430 Loc: West Coast, USA Shellsbells, Thank you so much for your sweet words and understanding! It means so much to have special people like you rooting for me! I hope all is well with you...thanks aain! *hugs* Ruchie -------------------- Formerly known as Ruchie Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Bev brought me out of my hole....       #42787 - 02/03/04 09:30 AM Edit Reply Quote Snow for Sarala Reged: 03/12/03 Posts: 5430 Loc: West Coast, USA Laura Sue, I haven't known you long...but your positivity on the board is hard to miss! Thanks for the advice...how do you find an over eaters anonymous and what exactly do they do? Thanks again for everything...hope you're adjusting well to your IBS! -<3- Ruchie -------------------- Formerly known as Ruchie Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     We love YOU Heather! It's great to be back... n-t       #42788 - 02/03/04 09:31 AM Edit Reply Quote Snow for Sarala Reged: 03/12/03 Posts: 5430 Loc: West Coast, USA -------------------- Formerly known as Ruchie Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Kree...       #42789 - 02/03/04 09:35 AM Edit Reply Quote Snow for Sarala Reged: 03/12/03 Posts: 5430 Loc: West Coast, USA I hope I make a good mom! And I hope you're right...that I'll get to be one some day SOON! My friends here make such a HUGE difference! I feel so lucky to have them here! Being the people person that I am...staying at home is NOT for me! LOL I was going stir-crazy in our little apartment! So now I use my energy up to go out and just make myself happy. We're low on money...but at least my spirits are high! That'll help me fight whatever I have best...and hopefully work will come soon (no replies to my ad as a tutor yet). I can't thank you enough for your support and all your "yay"s! They make me want to jump up and dance! LOL Thanks Kree! Love, Ruchie -------------------- Formerly known as Ruchie Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     suzyq       #42790 - 02/03/04 09:38 AM Edit Reply Quote Snow for Sarala Reged: 03/12/03 Posts: 5430 Loc: West Coast, USA You are SO RIGHT! Practise does make perfect! I try very hard to remind myself of this when I long for a baby of my own...sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. But you just keep reminding me and I'll be able to focus on this a little better for next time! I hope things are well with you suzyq! (Love your name btw! It's adorable!) Love ya back Ruchie -------------------- Formerly known as Ruchie Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     To my # 1 fan...       #42791 - 02/03/04 09:41 AM Edit Reply Quote Snow for Sarala Reged: 03/12/03 Posts: 5430 Loc: West Coast, USA Bev, I don't know what I'd do without you! Between your graphics, sense of humor, and yippe yays...no one can stand to be sad around you! You have such a gift for making others feel GREAT about themselves and their world. Thanks for sharing it with all of us (especially me!) Thanks for being SO happy for me and for caring the way you do! Love, Your BIGGEST FAN! "I now declare the beginning of the Bevrs fan club...all in favor say 'I'!" -------------------- Formerly known as Ruchie Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Mags...       #42792 - 02/03/04 09:43 AM Edit Reply Quote Snow for Sarala Reged: 03/12/03 Posts: 5430 Loc: West Coast, USA Thanks so much Mags! Telling me I'll make a great mom some day is the biggest compliment anyone can pay me! I hope I will... How are the wedding plans? How's everything else in your life? How are your funky socks? *hugs* Ruchie -------------------- Formerly known as Ruchie Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Thanks Debby! n-t       #42793 - 02/03/04 09:44 AM Edit Reply Quote Snow for Sarala Reged: 03/12/03 Posts: 5430 Loc: West Coast, USA -------------------- Formerly known as Ruchie Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Bev brought me out of my hole....       #42794 - 02/03/04 09:57 AM Edit Reply Quote LauraSue Reged: 01/14/04 Posts: 4812 Loc: New York City Hi, Ruchie, Glad you're feeling better! Overeaters Anonymous is a twelve step program. Check the white pages for a listing. If you can't find it there, look for a listing for Alcoholics Anonymous, or for Al Anon, which is the program for friends and families of alcoholics. They often have information on other twelve step programs. I can highly recommend them based on my own personal experience and that of friends and family. It not only has saved my life, it has improved my quality of life to a level of serenity and happiness I never dreamed possible before. What they do is help people overcome the compulsive need to overeat or drink or gamble or whatever by working what's called the Twelve Steps in meetings that are kind of like support groups. There is no fee or cost and no requirements or rules. They have lots of helpful literature and information. The main message is you don't have to do it alone -- there are lots of people there who have successfully overcome the same problem and are willing to share their experience, strength and hope (much like this board!) Let me know if you find a listing locally. They may also be on the internet -- just do a search. Bless you and thanks for your kind words. -------------------- Laura Keep it simple! 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