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re: re: my story (kind of long)---WOW Jun. 26th, 2008 4:42pm
Believe it or not I was born in Salem Oregon. I have tried to get my birth records but they were destroyed 16 years ago. One interesting thing I have found throughout my internet research is a bunch of links (all dead because they are so old) to Portland Oregon Lawyers and lawsuits. I'm wondering if this was a bigger problem in the area than anyone realized. I haven't had time to do any additional research about lawsuits though - I'm still trying to adjust (and finish a master's degree).
I do have excessive hair growth on my face, chin, neck, belly and legs. My mom has that too though, so I just figured it was genetic. I am amazed to realize this condition has been there since birth and that every time I had an episode there was the potential for death! That's my biggest reason for pushing the doctor's now - I don't want to die from the next one! I am scheduled to have surgery in July for an adhesion to an old C-section scar and I want to know what to do to prevent that crash before surgery.
I have struggled with feeling feminine my whole life. I have big, bulky bones and my shoulders are built like a linebacker. I'm not graceful and I have never had a real sex drive. Now I realize the one part of me that I always thought was feminine isn't even there! That's what's blown me away - it makes me want to grow my hair long and never cut it (because stereotypically girls have long hair, right?) I know it doesn't make sense.
I'm meeting with the specialist tomorrow for more testing so I'll know more tomorrow. I must say, thank you for responding! My husband is having a different reaction to this and it's making life more frustrating. I needed to tell someone who understands!
