How Many Medical Conditions Do You Receive Treatment For?

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  1. Lon Tanner

    Lon Tanner Supreme Member
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    I have two-----Rheumatoid Arthritis & Lymphoma
     
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    Hodgkin or Non-Hodgkin, Lon? Very sorry to hear you're going through this.
     
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    Yes It's a very rare form of Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma called Waldenstrom's. There is no cure but it's treatable and I have received treatment since my diagnosis in 2007.
     
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    Diabetic II, high blood pressure, cholesterol.

    Not as bad as some, but bad enough. Can't enjoy Christmas, Halloween, Easter treats anymore.
     
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  5. Hal Pollner

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    None, but I take meds for Hypertension.

    Hal
     
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    I take meds for my thyroid and also eye drops to keep pressure in my eyes normal.

    If I didn’t do the drops I’d end up with glaucoma, so those are very important...plus insurance pays for an opthamolgist exam every 3 months because of this....my eye pressure is checked every 3 months and so far so good...drops are doing their job.
     
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    I take thyroid medicine and hypertension medicine. Both of them work well.
     
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