JaneEyre9

Thanks Melissa and Ernie! I forgot to put my name at the end! Oops! That's the point of an introduction, right? My name is Kristen

Hi Everyone, I'm a new member here, though i have been reading off and on for much of this summer. Health Background: I was diagnosed with POTS this May, though my health issues have a much longer history. I have had MCS (Multiple Chemical Sensitivity) since 1999, IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), as well as asthma, allergies, and lactose intolerance since childhood. Listed in order of disruption to my life Personal Background: I'm a graduate student at Case Western Reserve University in sunny (haha) Cleveland, OH. I have lived here all my life except for one semester at Wooster College. I studied biomedical engineering, and ironically have been a part of an electrophysiology research lab for the past 3 years. Impressions: I've been so impressed by your compassion for one another, your helpful advice, and your education level about your individual issues. I'm relieved to have found such a welcoming and caring environment. Invisible disability really is a unique challenge. It's so great to meet people who understand that.

Hi Sunfish, I am a new member here, but just wanted to welcome you to Cleveland. I'm a lifetime resident and a grad student at Case! I read from your previous posts that you are going to go to school here. Congrats first of all, and if you want to talk, I'd love to get to know you. I could offer personal experience when it comes to dealing with a disability at Case. I've been doing it since Janurary of 2000. (I went to undergrad there too.) Best of luck getting settled in. Please feel free to email me.