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Christine Burel - 30 Apr 2004 01:39 GMT

Marina, thought of you a lot today; sending mega-purrs and hugs from us all.
Christine, Omar, Midnight, Oreo, Robin & Tucker

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Victor Martinez - 30 Apr 2004 03:27 GMT

Yes, we too!

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Marina - 30 Apr 2004 04:26 GMT

> Marina, thought of you a lot today; sending mega-purrs and hugs from us all.
> Christine, Omar, Midnight, Oreo, Robin & Tucker

Thank you, Christine and Victor. The news is not bad, though I really didn't
need another disease to worry about. I feel I've made too much of a mystery
of this, so here's the story. I'll try to make it short.

I've been seeing a physical therapist for some while for my neck and
shoulder pains, and he found a lump on my neck. I went for an ultra-sound
examination, and the good news is that it's not a tumour, but the bad news
is that I have abnormally thick skin. Apparently, everyone has this lump in
their neck, but mine was noticeably because of the thick skin. The doc
checked lower on my back and on my arms as well, and it is too thick
everywhere. No wonder I'm stiff! You might think that having thick skin
would be a good thing, but apparently it can indicate some systemic problem.

Well, the doc I saw yesterday (Thursday) was my occupational health care
doc, and when I told him about my diabetes and all its complications, he
thought it would be better to refer me to my diabetes doc for this thick
skin thing, too, because, as he put it, it's better to care for the whole
person than just one symptom, and the thick skin indicates an internal
medical problem anyway. I'm happy with with being referred to my diabetes
doc, because she knows everything about my health and will be able to piece
it all together, as it were. So I'm waiting to see her, and will probably
have to have a lot of tests done, but apparently the prognosis is usually
good and it's easily treatable, so I'm not worried any more.

But it is the weirdest thing I ever heard of. Thick skin??? Just call me
Lizard Woman.

Thanks again for all the purrs. I sat there in the doc's waiting room,
smiling to myself when I thought of all the kitties around the world purring
for me. ;o)

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Karen Chuplis - 30 Apr 2004 04:46 GMT

>> Marina, thought of you a lot today; sending mega-purrs and hugs from us
> all.
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> smiling to myself when I thought of all the kitties around the world purring
> for me. ;o)

I hope it is not something too bad Marina!! It sounds kind of uncomfortable.
Purrs that there is something you can do.

Karen

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Victor Martinez - 30 Apr 2004 04:49 GMT

> But it is the weirdest thing I ever heard of. Thick skin??? Just call me
> Lizard Woman.

Watch out for Vino!!! Or Maya... she's a great lizzard hunter too... :)

> Thanks again for all the purrs. I sat there in the doc's waiting room,
> smiling to myself when I thought of all the kitties around the world purring
> for me. ;o)

It does give a sense of comfort, doesn't it? I'm glad to hear it's not a
tumour. Hopefully this is just one of those "it's weird but it's not a
problem" kind of thing.

We'll keep on purring.

Victor

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lrulan - 30 Apr 2004 05:13 GMT

Marina, don't worry, I have thick skin too and I have this hump just below
my neck. And, you know, I also have juvenile diabetes (type I). My doctor
hasn't worried about anything so far, so I think we're both safe. I do have
high leaching of calcium, so you might want to have that checked out as it
could lead to osteoporosis later on, but that's easily corrected with
medication like Fosamax.
We;re both healthy with all our cat friends purring for us. Glad you're ok.
Jazz & his mama

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> > Marina, thought of you a lot today; sending mega-purrs and hugs from us
> all.
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> smiling to myself when I thought of all the kitties around the world purring
> for me. ;o)

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Marina - 30 Apr 2004 07:23 GMT

> Marina, don't worry, I have thick skin too and I have this hump just below
> my neck. And, you know, I also have juvenile diabetes (type I). My doctor
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> medication like Fosamax.
> We;re both healthy with all our cat friends purring for us. Glad you're ok.

I think my doc has the calcium checked once a year (I have four check-ups a
year, and one of them is a very thorough one, with lots of tests + ECG).
Good to hear that you are thick-skinned too ;o) and are doing fine. I sort
of suspected I might be worried about nothing. Thanks again to everyone for
the purrs. They really helped me sleep the nights previous to the
appointment. Of course, having two furry purrmachines purring in stereo on
the bed with me helped a bit, too. ;o)

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Seanette Blaylock - 01 May 2004 21:27 GMT

"lrulan" <lrulan@comcast.net> had some very interesting things to say
about Re: Ping Marina:

>Marina, don't worry, I have thick skin too and I have this hump just below
>my neck. And, you know, I also have juvenile diabetes (type I). My doctor
>hasn't worried about anything so far, so I think we're both safe. I do have
>high leaching of calcium, so you might want to have that checked out as it
>could lead to osteoporosis later on, but that's easily corrected with
>medication like Fosamax.

So do you have any idea who the older woman is in the Fosamax ads? She
looks somewhat familiar [I'm sure I should be able to recognize her
from something other than those ads], but I cannot retrieve a name.

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m. L. Briggs - 30 Apr 2004 05:58 GMT

>> Marina, thought of you a lot today; sending mega-purrs and hugs from us
>all.
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>smiling to myself when I thought of all the kitties around the world purring
>for me. ;o)

Is it what is called a "dowager's hump?". I think thick skin is
better than thin skin which bruises if it gets the slightest bump
(me). As one gets older things change.......and there is not much to
do about it. I wish you well and hope any treatment makes you fel
better.

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Christine Burel - 30 Apr 2004 13:54 GMT

Sorry for your continuing medical difficulties, Marina, but we sure are
thinking of you and sending continual purrs, too.
Christine, Omar, Oreo, Midnight, Robin & Tucker

> > Marina, thought of you a lot today; sending mega-purrs and hugs from us
> all.
[quoted text clipped - 30 lines]
> smiling to myself when I thought of all the kitties around the world purring
> for me. ;o)

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Sam Nash - 30 Apr 2004 17:24 GMT

Purrs from here will continue until youfind a resolution.
Sam

> > Marina, thought of you a lot today; sending mega-purrs and hugs from us
> all.
[quoted text clipped - 30 lines]
> smiling to myself when I thought of all the kitties around the world purring
> for me. ;o)

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lewe - 30 Apr 2004 17:32 GMT

> Thank you, Christine and Victor. The news is not bad, though I really didn't
> need another disease to worry about. I feel I've made too much of a mystery
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> smiling to myself when I thought of all the kitties around the world purring
> for me. ;o)

you better watch out for Vino ...

You feel like you have a little tic on the side of your head? that's Thea
sending you headbutts!
Bono throws in some drooly purrs!
Aren't you lucky? :)

Best wishes!

:: lewe

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LOL - 30 Apr 2004 17:40 GMT

> Thank you, Christine and Victor. The news is not bad, though I really didn't
> need another disease to worry about. I feel I've made too much of a mystery
> of this, so here's the story. I'll try to make it short.
>
>(snippety)

I'm glad the news was not as bad as you were thinking it might be; I
hope it turns out to be very, very minor. I won't mention to Mike
that his Aunt Marina is a lizard woman - he is also a mighty lizard
hunter. ;-)

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Krista

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Takayuki - 30 Apr 2004 23:04 GMT

>But it is the weirdest thing I ever heard of. Thick skin??? Just call me
>Lizard Woman.
>
>Thanks again for all the purrs. I sat there in the doc's waiting room,
>smiling to myself when I thought of all the kitties around the world purring
>for me. ;o)

That would have had me scratching my head, too! If I were told that,
I would have so many questions! I would first wonder which layer of
the skin it is that is thicker? Would it mean that I could handle hot
irons without injury? Do I need to use more skin lotion than most
people? Would my skin caliper bodyfat measurements need to be
adjusted downwards? Betty is purring that there aren't any serious
systemic medical problems.

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Cheryl - 01 May 2004 02:40 GMT

> I would first wonder which layer of
> the skin it is that is thicker? Would it mean that I could handle hot
> irons without injury?

rotfl!

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Cheryl - 01 May 2004 02:37 GMT

> Thank you, Christine and Victor. The news is not bad, though I really
> didn't need another disease to worry about. I feel I've made too much
> of a mystery of this, so here's the story. I'll try to make it short.

Hang in there Marina. Sounds like they've got you covered. :) Got my gang
still sending purrs.

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polonca12000 - 01 May 2004 09:57 GMT

I'm so glad to hear your problem is easily treatable and that you will be
ok, Marina.
Continued purrs and best wishes,

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<snip> So I'm waiting to see her, and will probably

> have to have a lot of tests done, but apparently the prognosis is usually
> good and it's easily treatable, so I'm not worried any more.
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> smiling to myself when I thought of all the kitties around the world purring
> for me. ;o)

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JP Hobbs - 04 May 2004 03:15 GMT

That is strange Marina, I've had trouble with my neck for the last six or
seven weeks the Dr says its athritus,
probably is, but when you hear of things like this,
well it does make you wondermy pain goes rightup
behind my ear and round the back of my neck. anyway
I'm glad to hear that your feeling better about it and
can get treatment. Jean.P.

> > Marina, thought of you a lot today; sending mega-purrs and hugs from us
> all.
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> Email marina (dot) kurten (at) pp (dot) inet (dot) fi
> Pics at http://uk.f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/frankiennikki

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