Introducing myself - not newly diagnosed but new to the forum.

[Al]

Oh geez, I've hijacked another thread! I'm sorry Shimi ! Go ahead..........give me the stink eye.....

Sorry if I got you into trouble, Chris. If anyone is due flagellation, it is I. And yet it seems to me that threads evolve and weave. That is how, in fact, they make the whole cloth. Having said that, however, allow me recapitulate a motif of SHimi's: How can you be sick if you look so healthy? And how many times do you feel obliged to provide an answer? If I had a dollar for every paragraph of explanation, I might even be able to pay the outrageous costs of dealing with this outrageous disease!

Al

[Sangye]

Welcome to the group, Shimi. I'm glad you got diagnosed without it taking years. That was an interesting early symptom you had-- being unable to move your arms. I don't think I've seen that one before. Wegs is such a cornucopia of surprises.

[shimi]

Yes , that was my first symptom , and a long lasting one ... (had it for about 18 months on and off without paying much attention)...
Now its frustration all around , that's all that is left , don't get me wrong , i am a very happy person and i wish everything was effected only by my mental condition and not physical.

[Sangye]

I hear you. I'm also a very positive and upbeat person, but this disease and its complications can really get me down. Don't ever feel bad or apologize for expressing your frustration, anger, pain, sadness, etc... here. This is one place where no one will judge you for that.

[Dirty Don]

Welcome Shimi...this is a great and caring forum. Share what you feel, ask questions that you need answers to, and generally feel better that there are many of us out here who 'know' what you feel. Take care, and be persistent...that's what has kept me alive at this point!! Good luck!