Hi I am Sarita I am 37 and live in Surrey.
In 1991 I was diagnosed with scleroderma raynauds syndrome and developed
ulcers on both my ankles. From 1991 to 1995 I spent pain days in and
out of hospital being treated for the ulcers and the side effects of the
medication I was on adalat, steroids, cylcophosphomide nifedapine asprin
and ranitadine the list goes on, ulcers being dressed weekly and I had
great discomfort walking standing and working. I tried really hard
.with this all going on to hold down a full time job but went from 40
hours a week to a minimum of 4
Fortunately in 1997 my illness was pronounced as being in remission
I went on to have a fairly normal life then entered what was to be the
most abusive relationship of my life. In 2000 I was admitted to the
mental health unit with Pychosis and a broken ankle due to my partners
abuse. I was placed to anti depressants and suffered years of self abuse.
Then in 2003 I ended the relationship and moved to another area to start a
new health and fulfilling life for myself and moved in with my mom who has
bi polar disorder.
Since my Scleroderma is back to haunt me and I now have ulcers all over my
body I take extremely strong medications that inact and cause me fatigue
and pain drowsiness.
I am 37 and I have turned my back on ever having a family or even a good
relationship. Who would want to nurse my ulcer ridden body?
I have very little to offer but with some support from depression
allowance and the careers support group and my gp I am still hanging in
there. I have decided to try natural remedies and suppliments and to
try and naturally treat the symptoms .
They say psychological and physical illnesses go hand in hand and I
definately have experienced that over the last 15 years.
I now live in surrey with mom and hold down a part time job and try to
smile and do something positive for myself every day.
Writing this e-mail and maybe reading and hearing all your stories has
been the first step.
Good Luck and my love to u all fellow inmates.
email sarita.t@mail.com
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