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Thank you for your frank comments about your journey with this disease. I really appreciate having this Mayo Clinic Connect forum for those with similar health issues so we can share our stories, what is working, what is not, and just to let each other know that "you are not alone." I applaud what you are doing to take care of yourself. I understand some of what you must have experienced when you shared the information with family and friends. I was in such shock that I wanted to tell everyone I met, because I expected them to be in denial and shock as much as I was. That part of my journey is in the past, and now, like you, I'm doing what I can to be as healthy as possible (given the circumstances). Enjoy your treats! They are comforting. The next time I have a little ice cream, I'll raise my dish to you. Salute!