@sunnyflower Aw, Sunny, so sweet! I just saw this from you, not sure how I didn't see it yesterday. Now I have already posted a private message to you this morning, but to your message here I just want to say, I totally understand what you mean. Some people do find it difficult discussing other's ailments and probably some ARE somewhat afraid to be asked to help out in some way. And in fairness to them, I myself have been more than once, held as a captive audience to some loquacious soul who just could not bring themselves to stop talking about their ailments, ENDLESSLY, and most likely some of those who are reluctant to discuss someone else's illnesses has also been in that situation at some point in time.

I am so happy for you and others like you who have found a place at Mayo Connect where they can freely discuss their health issues and know that those on the hearing end are receptive and sympathetic, and want to know about what you are experiencing. After all, if they weren't, why would they stay? It's wonderful to know that those who are listening to you are doing it solely because they want to. I'm here, first and foremost, to be of service to my wife, and always am trying to learn anything that might help her with her neuropathy. That is why I started. But coming to know so many great people here has kind of brought me out of my shell. Linda notices it a lot. She is grateful for how much more conversational Connect has made me with her. I never belonged to any sort of chat room before (and this is so much more than just a chat room) and for me it seems kind of miraculous. One thing's for sure, I sure have a challenge on my hands now getting everything done I need to get done. I devote a lot of time to Connect, love it, but think I should get more of a handle on setting aside times for all my other stuff. Okay, enough blather, take care! Hank