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Topic: My health update...
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Dave Williams
Wet nipple scene
Posts: 1836
From: Salt Lake City, UT, USA
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 12-21-2003 05:01 PM
As some may be aware I have had some rather serious health problems in the past while, and even in the past few years.
I contracted a nervous disorder called RSD nearly two years ago. It cofuses the backup nervous system that regulates blood flow, healing, etc, into giving false information to the brain and confusing it so it cannot understand the signals that are sent back.
What happens then is that affected areas begin to degrade and suffer permanent tissue loss and damage. I have been fighting this with all that I have, yet seem to keep degrading. It started in my left foot and has spread to most areas of my body. At this very moment it is trying to disintegrate my jaw and teeth, and as I understand was inevitable in my case, rare but my case none the less.
The real problem is because this condition affects how a body heals, surgury for just about everything is almost never an option, only in the case of absolute medical necessity.
Now the fun part, back in 1998 I had a bout with a minor lymphectomy. In otherwords, I had a tumor threatening to burst into my brain. It was removed sucessfully, and was found to be benign.
A new growth, or lump if you will, has been discovered just above and behind my jaw. A biopsy cannot be done because of its suspected nature and fear that it could rupture either into some adjoining tissue that could lead to the brain or perhaps release it into the blood stream itelf. Surgury also is not an option at this point. As of about a month ago, it had begun to grow to the size of a golf ball. Since then, It has responded to treatment and now is the size of a small rock.
I had been instructed to avoid ANYTHING that causes stress, or physical exhertion, to avoid possible rupture. I am still under that same restriction, but I get more stressed when I cannot come here and do some slapping in the political forum.
I am back working now, earlier than thought and hoped for, so I am happy. It is unknown if the tumor will completely be eradicated by treatment. If not, and if deemed necessary, I get to have surgury... YEAH.... which is hard for me to recover from, so here is hoping all goes well.
Now as for the political forum, don't go easy on me. I am going to limit how much time I spend in there, but it wont be any fun if Thomas doesn't at least slap me back from time to time.
Ciao, and good to be back and looking MUCH better (you should have seen me, it was like elephant man!).
Dave
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Thomas Procyk
Phenomenal Film Handler
Posts: 1842
From: Royal Palm Beach, FL, USA
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 12-22-2003 01:33 PM
Dave,
This year has been quite a ride for me. My mother, several close friends, and even myself have fallen ill to the point of hospitalization. My mom also lost her friend earlier this year. It's a very scary thing, but I've found that the comforting words of those around you are the best medicine one can get.
I used to think of the people here on the forums as just passive friends, and not really my family. Then I began to think what a family basically is. It's a group of people that make you feel less alone, comfort you when you feel sad or depressed, make you laugh when you need it most, and the inevitable arguing and bickering that goes on which brings us that much closer together.
So as a member of my family, my thoughts, prayers, and holiday wishes are with you and your family. The holidays to me are a milestone that we all have survived another year in this crazy, confusing world and that it's a time to be cherished with those close to you.
I remember Christmastime at our house the first few years we lived here. Every available bed and couch was full of friends and relatives that came to visit. Year after year the number shrank because of those who have left us, or those who are now unable to travel. This year, it's only my parents and my brother, and looking back it stresses the importance of how much our time together must be cherished.
I know you will be with us for many more Holidays to come. Your mind, body, and above all, spirit, are stronger than any disease or disability that tries to overcome you. As long as you remember this, you'll be stroger than any of us.
And as for the political forums, as long as I know it's giving you strength, I'll make sure my arrogance flows freely! ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
Merry Christmas, and I'm looking forward to many more New Years of your posts! ![[beer]](graemlins/beer.gif)
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