So new,I squeak

[Tracy Lynn]

I've never participated in a forum before, so I'm hoping I don't screw this up.

My name is Tracy Lynn and I live in Portland, ME. I was diagnosed with ESRD about two and a half years ago and have been on HD for about six months. I go four days a week, four hours each day.

I'm pretty good about being compliant, and my dialysis unit is way better than most; everyone there is very helpful and tries very hard to be accomodating. And I was doing pretty well, until they added the extra day on.

Now I feel like all I do all week is go to dialysis. The time I spend in the chair is killing my back and shoulders, because my access is right in my elbow, so my arm has to be straight out for the entire time.
I cramp up all over my body, and for some reason I am now having skin allergies to, well, pretty much everything.
I just got a job, working part-time. The extra dialysis is definitely putting a crimp in that as well.

I found this site through Stacy Without An E, and I'm grateful that there is a place where I can vent without someone telling me how lucky I am that I'm not dead. I know that, but I'm still aggravated, ok?
Thanks.

[Epoman]

I've never participated in a forum before, so I'm hoping I don't screw this up.

My name is Tracy Lynn and I live in Portland, ME. I was diagnosed with ESRD about two and a half years ago and have been on HD for about six months. I go four days a week, four hours each day.

I'm pretty good about being compliant, and my dialysis unit is way better than most; everyone there is very helpful and tries very hard to be accomodating. And I was doing pretty well, until they added the extra day on.

Now I feel like all I do all week is go to dialysis. The time I spend in the chair is killing my back and shoulders, because my access is right in my elbow, so my arm has to be straight out for the entire time.
I cramp up all over my body, and for some reason I am now having skin allergies to, well, pretty much everything.
I just got a job, working part-time. The extra dialysis is definitely putting a crimp in that as well.

I found this site through Stacy Without An E, and I'm grateful that there is a place where I can vent without someone telling me how lucky I am that I'm not dead. I know that, but I'm still aggravated, ok?
Thanks.

Welcome Tracy Lynn,

Well for never particpating in a forum before you're doing great, you got your avatar up, your signature line going.  Looks like your all moved in.  I'm so glad you found this site. You didn't mention your age, how old are you?

- Epoman
Owner/Admin

[Tracy Lynn]

I'm 38. I'm going to write a post about the site on my blog tonight, and I'm going to give the link to some friends at the unit today. And now, I'm off to dialysis. Again.

[Tracy Lynn]

I just put up the post about the site on my blog. I'll put the link on later today.

I'm so grateful to have found you guys.
Thanks.


http://kaplyinc.blogspot.com If you want to go see.

[Bajanne]

Hi, Tracy, welcome to this message board.  It has been one of the weapons in my fight with this condition.  Do take some time to read all the previous posts - there is much to help, encourage, warn, amuse, crack up and generally inform you.
I agree with Epoman that you are a pro already. Keep it up.  Keep posting and let us know what is going on with you.

[Rerun]

Tracy Lynn,
I love your Avitar.  Welcome to the site.  I had never joined a site either until this one.  It has saved me a lot of energy by being able to vent instead of just thinking bad thoughts!  Thanks for giving us a try.

[Naggy6]

Hey there Tracy Lynn  welcome aboard.

I've only been here a short time myself this is the first site I have ever joined also.

I don't get a lot of time right now to check in but I plan on having a little more time in the near future.

Also I'm a slow reader so it's taking me some time to read a lot of the earlier posts, but I'm catching up

[Tracy Lynn]

Thanks guys. I already love this place and have been telling EVERYONE at the unit and elsewhere about it.