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[quote=Anonymous]I've been battling anemia since I was a child and it is still a mystery the origin of it.
At age 16 I was diagnosed with PCOS. 
During #1's pregnancy I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. 
During #2's pregnancy I was diagnosed with thalassemia. 
Just 3 years ago we finally put a name on the several symptoms I have and could not explain... I have Pustular Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis.

I don't know what I'm looking for exactly, maybe some commiseration? DH is as strong as a horse and he is a great guy but he has a hard time relating to me in this aspect. When I have a flare up I feel so bad and he can't understand, maybe because there's not much to see, but the pain and exhaustion are just unbearable.

Also I think I feel embarrassed to address the issue with friends and family. I don't want to sound like a hypochondriac, you know? But I'm tired of making excuses for not showing up at playdates, canceling night out with friends, family dinners, pretending everything is great when I talk to my parents...

I have an appointment this week to talk to my OB and see what are my options (I just had #2 almost 2 months ago). I'm still breastfeeding so I think medication is not an option just yet.

How do you cope with medical conditions and parenthood? Any tips?[/quote]

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