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Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-11-16 | sato | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thank you....itz true that miracles do hapen!! |
| 2009-10-12 | Laurie | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | Yes | Thank you Cynthia for your reply. I have since been to my appt. and the rheumatologist was very thorough. I will see him again in two weeks when all of my bloodwork and xrays are back. He was pretty convinced that it is a malar rash, it has the butterfly shape and spares the nasal folds. There is a lot of swelling, pain, and fluid in my joints and we will know more when the tests come back. Thanks again. |
| 2009-09-26 | Anne | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so very very much |
| 2009-09-13 | Shawn | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much for the help Cynthia! Lots of information there. |
| 2009-08-20 | Lesia | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for the amount of time you spent on my question. I appreciate your advice. |
| 2009-08-20 | sharon | 8 | 8 | 2 | 8 | Yes | Hello, Cynthia I want to thank you for your information,however while waiting for your response I had looked up some info from other resources. You gave me a little more infor on the anemia part which was interesting. Thanks again |
| 2009-08-02 | Janet | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much. I had more test performed and waiting for the results. I have been praying for my good health to continue. Thanks again. |
| 2009-07-29 | Nadine | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | It was hard rating Cynthia on the Knowledgeability aspect based on my question. I am sure she is very knowledgeable about the disease itself and the information she offerred was comforting. Unfortunately to date, I haven't been able to obtain a solid response to what can stop the shedding of hair due to Lupus or what components cause hair loss in Lupus patients. This was a tough one because doctors haven't been able to answer that question either. I want to thank Cynthia for her response and her suggestions. Cynthia's suggestions were ones that I hadn't heard of or had been offerred before now, not even from a doctor. Cynthia thank you. I will definitely contact those places to seek an answer or treatment that might lead to a solution to this particular problem. I am grateful today that hair loss and occassional joint pain have been the main afflictions for me and not something more sinister of the disease. Together lets keep plugging away until we can find the answers needed to our questions about this disease! GO, FIGHT, WIN! |
| 2009-07-21 | kelli henry | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks for your response. I wish I knew as a MOM what I could do to fix this situation or what could cause it.The drs. won't even name it for now!Please keep us in your prayers! |
| 2009-06-12 | Michele | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | I am very impressed...I am going to follow up with her..THANK YOU CYNTHIA.. You are a blessing and gift.. |
| 2009-06-04 | ashley | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks so much I truly appreciate all your knowledge and support. I am writing from my phone (blackberry) it sometimes sends things twice. Sorry for that but you have offered more support than any doctor. |
| 2009-05-20 | SDM | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | No | Scleroderma?!! I don't want to die that way. I'm pretty terrified right now so I'll keep this short. Thank you for your through response. I'll schedule a consult with a Rheumatologist right away. |
| 2009-05-20 | MINDY | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thank you soo much drs seem to not take time, anymore one on one! god bless you!!! take care and ill get my kids too thiere dr and see the nero its real nice to have someone to finally ask WHY? I NEEDED THE INPUT !!! |
| 2009-05-13 | Evelyn | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thanks it was like the perfect answer |
| 2009-05-08 | Kimberly | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you, Cynthia. You knew alot of info that was very helpful to me! |
| 2009-04-25 | Micki | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Great advice,extremely helpful and she's a very caring person. |
| 2009-04-21 | Laura | 10 | 10 | 6 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much for getting back to me. Your research has been most helpful!! I would certainally use your services again and would reccomend you to friends |
| 2009-04-20 | CHARMAINE | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | MANY THANKS Cynthia .FOR YOU REPLY EXPLAINING Scleroderma TO ME .I AM GOING TO SEE A SPECIALIST NOW. I WILL LET YOU KNOW WHAT THE FINAL OUTCOME IS .YOU HAVE GIVEN ME SOME HOPE AGAIN ..THANK YOU CHARMAINE |
| 2009-04-20 | charmaine | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | WHat i defiantly like is the factCYNTHIA DONLAN speakS from experience .AND ALL MAKES SO MUCH CENSE.MANY THANKS FOR ALL THE TIME YOU TOOK TO EXPLAIN AND TELL ME HOW MUCH YOU SUFFERED IN YOU TIME OF ILLNESS I DO HOPE YOU HAD SOMEONE TO STAND BY YOU IN YOU TIME OF ILLNESS MANY THANKS FOR YOU REPLY CHARMAINE |
| 2009-04-06 | Inagh | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | yes i have been thoroughly investigated for kidney ailments, my daughter has been on cytamen injection for over 18 months. Thank you for you answer we will be going to have investigations for SLE,Inagh |
| 2009-04-06 | Micki | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Cynthia's reply was extremely helpful and very detailed and she replied very quickly. Thank you Cynthia :) |
| 2009-03-24 | maria | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much. I found your answer so helpful, in fact I talked to my rheaumatologist and he's giving me a referral to a dermatologist. I'm praying this gets sorted! thanks again. |
| 2009-03-10 | sonia | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-03-03 | Dina | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | Yes | Thanks so much for the info. I printed and saved it. |
| 2008-11-13 | Shelly | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thankyou so much for the swift and very helpful reply. Thankyou from all the way in Australia. You were so helpful and I cant thankyou enough. |
| 2008-11-08 | Elana | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much!!!You really gave me hope.I went for psychological testing,etc also because I was told it was mental.I will check into an immunologist...if we have one in this area.Thanks,again.After two years I am seeing some light at the end.At this point I would just like a diagnosis no matter what it is. |
| 2008-11-02 | Brandi | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much for your timely, very thorough, response. I greatly appreciate it! |
Cynthia Donlan
Expertise
I am comfortable answering questions about Systemic Lupus, diagnosis , lab results. Coping strategies.. I am not as comfortable answering questions about medications and interreactions.
Experience
I am a woman who suffers with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus along with other autoimmune phenomenon. I am the Lower County Representwtive for the Lupus Foundation of PA, I am also the local support group facilitator.
Organizations
Lupus Foundation OF PA
Publications
I have been on several local talk shows discussing lupus. I have had a few articles published in Lupus Foundation of PA Newsletter. My story was published in the Platelet Foundation of America book on ITP a few years ago and I am always having articles in our local papers.
Education/Credentials
I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Liberal Arts from College Misericordia and Masters of Science degree in Special Education from Bloomsburg University
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