???What other medical conditions do U suffer from???

Hi Naughty,

 I've had HBP since my early 20's.  It's hereditary, my sister had it (she died at 51 from a heart attack) and my dad had it.  We are all very thin, so, at the time I thought that only heavy people could get HBP, but not true.  So..I deal with that everyday.  Since I've been dx I now have osteoporosis and some depression..from having my ovaries removed.  Depression is the worst, as its nothing people can "see"   If that makes sense. 

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Panic attacks and chronic anxiety disorder - which has been under control since I started taking Paxil in 1999.  My history of this, however, goes way back to 1986, a few months after my daughter was born.  Coincidence? 

Clinical depression - currently under control, Paxil helped with this also.

Chronic headaches (migraines in my younger years) - but not so severe in recent years

Lots of pain - lower back, knees, feet/ankles (I'm sure losing weight would correct most of this though).

Reumatoid Arthritus, Peripheral Neuropathy from my right shoulder to my right toes, Neuropathy in both hands and both feet (toes) Gerd, Peptic Ulcers (constantly) and lower back (deteriorating disks L4 and L5) allergies to a ton of crap and Migraines from Hell and a Hiatal Hernia...other than that, I feel great! LOL! All of this crap came on AFTER BC and treatment with the exception of Migraines, can't help thinking...well you know!

Since BC in 2005 :

Assorted tendon problems - 2 ganglion cysts, tennis elbow, plantar fasciatis, three trigger fingers, two were surgically released and I'm going to have to get the thumb done.

Joint issues including arthritis in knees, (plus torn cartilege), lower back, ankles.

Breathing problem that after a year of missed dx, during which mets were found during a chest x-ray, and after failing a stress test and getting a cardiac catheterization, was diagnosed (during the heart cath which was normal) as a paralyzed phrenic nerve, resulting in an immobile right diaphragm and partially collapsed lung.  The general feeling is of having the wind knocked out of me, and I can't lie flat on my back at all.

Other than that, I'm great.  By the way, I'm triple negative, so I didn't have any ant-hormonals that might be associated with joint issues.  I've heard, but not confirmed, that the steroids can cause tendon problems.

Oh, hell, I forgot to even mention obesity - about 60 pounds worth!  Could have a little to do with the arthritis......

Hypothyriodism I guess that would be the most ongoing one.  I did have the whole heart thing but that's over now - just have to have my bicuspid valve looked at once a year.  Ok that sounds ongoing doesn't it!

The new one is what is probably ocular migraines.  Flashing zig zag lines but no headache.

That's all

Felicia - my asthma was once a lot like yours - I think that one of the nicest things about asthma is that we could go backwards - mine is only severe now. When I start to catch a cold, I no longer have to pack a bag and leave it by the back door so that I can take it with me to the hospital when I can't breathe. I have truly loved my two allergists - they taught me so much about managing a chronic disease, and having a normal life. DD's asthma is an occasional touch now and again - I think it helped her, not growing up with smoking parents like I did.

The steroids for asthma haven't helped my joints and bones any; I got asceptic necrosis in my knee joint, so my orthopedist promised me a new knee whenever I want one.

I had bone cancer in my right jaw when I was 28. I am now 50. I have had surgery to both knees and now have arthritis in both of them. I have some bulging discs in my back which are ok if I can exercise and get regular massages. I am now overweight by about 15 lbs.  I have a heart murmer and have had surpassed the lifetime max of adriamycin so only time will tell about my heart. Right now it is great according to the MUGA.

I am a recovering alcoholic with 4 years of sobriety and also suffer from depression although the 12 step program has helped that tremendously. I know longer have to spend days in bed crying. I also take Wellbutrin.

I developed GERD after starting chemo and now have to take Prevacid. It seems to be getting better so I only take it every other day. But I have heard that GERD can lead to esophageal cancer.

I had fibrocystic breast disease which was resolved with a double mast.

I still consider myself in good health. I am suffering from fatigue and have trouble exercising. I enjoy walking and gardening. Can't wait until I can get back to my aerobics and weight training. 

Lilia, I love your signature. "Even a kick in the butt pushes you forward". I am going to share that tonight at my 12 step meeting. So True.

Debbie 

I was doing fine until I reached the ripe old age of around 37.  I started having this "pressure" feeling in my head.  I didn't tell anyone.  I thought I had a brain tumor.  I kept trying to ignore it.  That went on for months until one day it was so bad I didn't even want to drive.  Took my three dds to soft ball practice and called dh to pick them up.  I finally went from doc to doc.  No one could figure ME out.  So, I just resigned to the fact that I was crazy.  Oh, I started having SEVERE ongoing anxiety which led to depression from keeping this bottled up.  The ole head still has the pressure..seems like it may be coming from my spine..who knows.  I give up and have given up on docs figuring it out.  Anyway, I ended up taking Xanax and antidepressants that I fought so long not to take.  I have never fully recovered from it and still take meds and I'm now 62..so add the years.

Then I developed hypothyroid and high cholesterol.  Both are under control with meds.  Have low back pain..degenerative disc.  Mild peripheral neuropathy in both feet and hands from chemo.  More fatigued AFTER chemo...although was fatigued before.  Have had brain fog since all the anxiety/depression crap (was dxd with fibromyalsia...I don't have it).  I just try to live each day and hope the next is better.  I have a hard time planning things in advance, but somehow get through whatever needs to be done.  I am grateful for my wonder daughters who are very considerate of my feelings (most times..LOL).  DH..well, it's hard to live with a "chronically ill" person.  But he tries to be understanding when I open up to him and blast him!  LOL  Oh, and I take Toprol for irregulary heartbeat and tachycardia...probably helps the BP too.

Bet'cha got more info that you wanted.   No, I'm not a hypochondriac.  I TRY my hardest to stay away FROM doctors.

Shirley

NbN,

I can't remember your cancer dx, but I too have chronic depression, which has been treated with medication since I was 31.  I suffered with it since childhood, undiagnosed. 

I call it the "black hole."  I recently was without my meds for 3 days (my mistake) and by day 3, I was ready to lay down on the train tracks. 

What I am struggling with is that I am ER 100%+ and Tamoxifen and Arimidex brought on terrible depression and agitation, which is normally controlled by my meds, so I quit taking them.  I can't take the SNRI's. I have had to choose between my mental health and antihormonals. 

Not a great place to be.  Now my doc want's me to try Aromasin.  I haven't filled the prescription.  My brain chemical imbalance appears to also be related to my hormones.  I had a total hysterectomy long before b/c, but I was on HRT, which stopped when I was diagnosed. 

If you've got any insight ... that would be great.

I like Sheila's serentity prayer ... especially the first part.

My naughty, you are such a good crazy and I love ya.

I have high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, cataracts, back surgery that left my rt leg numb. overweight cracked dry bleeding vag from arimidex.

Naughty,

Thanks for your reply ... I forgot that you were trip neg. 

Pre BC - High cholestrol, a little arthritis

Post BC - underactive thyroid.

I have suffered all my life with a phobia  and tried to treat with antidepressants but nothing worked, I guess it will never go away.

I am sure I have more issues, this is all I can think of this morning.