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wheels5894 · Newbie Joined: 01 Feb 2007 Posts: 2 Location: Scotland

OK, guys, just pulling a few legs!

So, I life in Fife in Scotland, and I am a househusband having retired from work when I was 41. I was diagnosed when I was 34 with Multiple sclerosis tough the subsequent history suggests transverse myelitis a more likey diagnosis. I am paraplegic T6 (i.e. no movement below the chest) medical things subsequent to this are only patching up the problems as I am really pretty healthy. I retired due to the fatigue that dfemyelinating disease brings and have been much better for it.

We moved from Birmingham in 1991 after I had retired and I can tell you that Fife is a great place to live. in addition to being a househusband I have also gained a degree at the local uni.

Oh, I had nose surgery in December last. I was at an asthma screening for a reseach programme and the ENT doctor who checked me out said the septum, (the dividing wall in the nose) was bend and blocking the nose somewhat. I did not know this though i have sprayed loads of things up my nose to clear it. Oddly the GPs who had prescribed the sprays had not spotted the problem though when told somehow could then see it. The operatiion is called Seromplasty and you can see some accounts of it here: - [url]http://www.quinlanfaris.com/nose/ [/url]

So my interests include cooking though obviously I rather enjoy the eating too. Oh, and I enjoy singing in such choirs that are around where I live.

That's about it I think.

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speedy · Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2007 11:10 am Post subject:

Hi everyone,

Im Amanda and I suffer from MD, It will be grate to be able to chat to all of you I look forward to reading your posts.

Amanda

Mikea · Newbie Joined: 08 Jan 2007 Posts: 20 Location: Kettering

Welcome everybody Very Happy

My name is Mike Abbott, I live in Kettering and work in Corby. I am 52 and 3 weeks (on the 17th Feb).

I am a left leg amputee (below knee) Diabetic, have Aspergers syndrome and wear glasses.

My wife has MS

Oldest son is Diabetic

Youngest son is aspergic and attends a special school.

Our fan is bigger than anyone elses and the s**t hits it first Laughing

My interest extends to website accessibility and I am a member of Accessify Forum a meeting place for all concerned with accessibility. At work I also include disability as aprt of my remit.

I am also webmaster of the UK Work Stress Network and Kettering Carnival. I do, however, have a private life Very Happy

Well, that's me in brief Wink

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bazzer47 · Newbie Joined: 10 Mar 2007 Posts: 2

Hi everyone,

My name is bazzer,
I have a spinal Disease, and in CHRONIC PAIN 24/7 and getting worse,
i am unable to get better,

I am allways looking for help and advise, which i find hard to get,
i hope i can find that here.

bazzer.

Mikea · Newbie Joined: 08 Jan 2007 Posts: 20 Location: Kettering

Hi bazzer47 and welcome Very Happy

It's a bit quiet round here at the moment, but you know what they say, from tiny acorns mighty rackets do grow, or something like that Wink

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admin · Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2007 10:51 pm Post subject: HI

Hi Bazzer47

Nice to meet you. Thank you for joining the forum.

Granted, it is pretty quiet at the moment, but we are relatively new so with time we should grow.

In a few weeks, I will be adding a few things to the forum, including a section about mental health and discrimmination, as well as one or two quizzes.

So stick around, and don't forget to tell others about the forum, so we can help building our campaign!

Thanks again.
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bazzer47 · Newbie Joined: 10 Mar 2007 Posts: 2

Hi Mike & Kerry,

Thanks for your replys,
Yes it is early days yet, but it will soon build up in time and time is what iv`e got plenty off.

bazzer.

treborc · Newbie Joined: 07 Feb 2007 Posts: 21

better say something, my name is Robert, I've a spinal lesion after an accident married to my wife who has Spina bifida, we are now looking after two grand kids, I love football cricket and watching Wales beat England in Rugby.

I have been fighting for five years to get an NHS dentist for my wife, without luck, I hate Blair, and love chocolate.

thats about it.