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Re: [RC] they've yet to pin point exactly what I have - Stephanie E CaldwellI also know that our lives can end in an instant and so we should treat everyone accordingly. That one's been tough for me to learn. I've had a few reminders before now; I almost lost my mare last summer to a drug overdose. That was a huge eye opener for me, one day she was healthy, the next morning she was severly ill. Realizing how fragile this 800lb creature is was tough, realizing there's sick people in this world who kill innocent animals was equally as tough! Many people today have the attitude of "I'm young, so why worry". When I was 17 one of my close friends lost her brother, he was 16, cross country runner, basketball star, etc... He died of a undiagnosed heart problem in the shower. That devestated our little group of friends. I am worried by something you mentioned in your email. When you say they can't pinpoint exactly what you have, do you mean they don't know what you have, or they saying they don't know what "flavor" of X syndrome you have? They haven't been able to figure out *what* I have. I had a drug reaction in November, the drug that I was given causes MS and Lupus. My primary doc suspects Lupus with spinal involvement or MS. Neither are the death sentence they were 10 years ago, but adjusting to living with whatever I have has been an adventure! I kiddingly tell my riding buddies I have EPM. LOL IF it's the former, please see some new doctors. If it's the latter please clear up our confusion and worry. I've got several specialists to see in the next six weeks, thankfully! Either way, may the time you have left be enjoyable, and personally, I can't think of anything better than spending it with a horse (though a good dog is pretty fantastic as well). Thanks all for the kind words, I'm off to bed tonight but all of y'all have really lifted my spirits. :) Steph =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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