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**Arkadiyas** · 01-09-2011, 09:07 AM

Thanks for posting that, Dry.
So sad to see her withddraw, but health comes first; wish her the best.

Hopefully they have the diagnosis correct this time. It sounds like this could have been what was wrong all along instead of anemia.

This was the first thing I thought of when Ti said it could take several years to get a proper diagnosis. It could have totally been misdiagnosed all those years as Anemia.

**jagxj12** · 01-09-2011, 09:58 AM

Horrible diagnosis for Venus.

**MARMELADINA** · 01-09-2011, 12:01 PM

Thanks for posting that, Dry.

This was the first thing I thought of when Ti said it could take several years to get a proper diagnosis. It could have totally been misdiagnosed all those years as Anemia.

They should have been looking for the cause of the anemia all along. Unless she had pernicious anemia (which is rare), there is generally an underlying condition causing the anemia. Anemia by itself is not (should not be) a diagnosis, especially in a young, supposedly healthy person/athlete.

**theonsushv** · 01-09-2011, 02:19 PM

Terrible news. I really hope Venus can come back from this and go out on her terms but mostly want her to lead a happy and healthy life after tennis.

**WepKeyday** · 01-09-2011, 03:05 PM

**FelixQY** · 01-09-2011, 03:08 PM

Venus Williams Opens Up on Illness http://soc.li/mLiOYNh

**eocavrWM** · 01-09-2011, 04:17 PM

Venus Williams Opens Up on Illness http://soc.li/mLiOYNh

Wow. That is eye-opening. I'm really glad she spoke to what precisely triggered yesterday's decision. Yes, it would be hard to play a match when it hurts to lift your arms.

I just wish I could share her optimism about returning to the sport. I hope she can. But first, I just want her to feel better.

**Romobencience** · 01-09-2011, 04:38 PM

Venus Williams Opens Up on Illness http://soc.li/mLiOYNh

Really beautiful interview. Thanks, omess!

**Intockatt** · 01-09-2011, 07:17 PM

Surprisingly candid interview from Venus...not having any feeling in her hands would explain so much of her weird play the last few years.

**MARMELADINA** · 01-09-2011, 08:53 PM

I think we all knew SOMETHING was up with her, we (and she too) just didn't know what that something was.

**avavavava** · 01-09-2011, 09:16 PM

Venus Williams Opens Up on Illness http://soc.li/mLiOYNh

Thanks for posting, omess. As per usual, you just can't fault her attitude.

It is a shame that her US Open had to end like this, but hopefully finally knowing what's wrong will help her to feel better soon.

**Ngwkgczx** · 01-09-2011, 10:11 PM

Venus Williams Opens Up on Illness http://soc.li/mLiOYNh

Thanks for the link Omess

Wow. That is eye-opening. I'm really glad she spoke to what precisely triggered yesterday's decision. Yes, it would be hard to play a match when it hurts to lift your arms.

I just wish I could share her optimism about returning to the sport. I hope she can. But first, I just want her to feel better.

Co-sign Dry.

Foxy

**popillio** · 01-09-2011, 10:46 PM

I'm curious if the steroids used for most autoimmune diseases are on the performance enhancing drugs list and if so, does that mean you couldn't compete regardless of your diagnosis. anyone know?

**Zugaxxsn** · 01-09-2011, 10:52 PM

I'm curious if the steroids used for most autoimmune diseases are on the performance enhancing drugs list and if so, does that mean you couldn't compete regardless of your diagnosis. anyone know?

They are not. Anabolic steroids are not used for this disorder.

**CuittisIL** · 01-10-2011, 03:20 AM

Really beautiful interview. Thanks, omess!

I agree...thanks! I feel better after seeing this interview. I hope Venus comes back when she's healthy!

Speaking on the anemia front, in the interview she mentioned about not getting enough air. Does anyone remember the USO semi in 07 against Henin? They played like a 40 shot rally in which Venus won, and then she kinda fell apart afterwards, I remember while watching that I was thinking of her diagnosis of anemia then. After all this time, hopefully they have it right!

**occafeVes** · 01-10-2011, 04:22 AM

Sad story indeed...

**ergyuu** · 01-10-2011, 04:51 AM

**eocavrWM** · 08-31-2011, 10:03 PM

I posted this link in the Day 3 thread, but it'll probably get buried soon.

In case anyone would like to read more about it, here's a good link.

http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info...me/default.asp

**delnisfernan** · 08-31-2011, 10:08 PM

Thanks Dry. It takes up to seven years to diagnose this disease. Important that she take care of herself.

**Les Allen** · 08-31-2011, 10:20 PM

I know someone with that!

01-09-2011, 09:07 AM	#1
Arkadiyas Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 692 Senior Member	Thanks for posting that, Dry. So sad to see her withddraw, but health comes first; wish her the best. Hopefully they have the diagnosis correct this time. It sounds like this could have been what was wrong all along instead of anemia. This was the first thing I thought of when Ti said it could take several years to get a proper diagnosis. It could have totally been misdiagnosed all those years as Anemia. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-09-2011, 09:58 AM	#2
jagxj12 Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 609 Senior Member	Horrible diagnosis for Venus. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-09-2011, 12:01 PM	#3
MARMELADINA Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 427 Senior Member	Thanks for posting that, Dry. This was the first thing I thought of when Ti said it could take several years to get a proper diagnosis. It could have totally been misdiagnosed all those years as Anemia. They should have been looking for the cause of the anemia all along. Unless she had pernicious anemia (which is rare), there is generally an underlying condition causing the anemia. Anemia by itself is not (should not be) a diagnosis, especially in a young, supposedly healthy person/athlete. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-09-2011, 02:19 PM	#4
theonsushv Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 574 Senior Member	Terrible news. I really hope Venus can come back from this and go out on her terms but mostly want her to lead a happy and healthy life after tennis. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-09-2011, 04:17 PM	#7
eocavrWM Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 520 Senior Member	Venus Williams Opens Up on Illness http://soc.li/mLiOYNh Wow. That is eye-opening. I'm really glad she spoke to what precisely triggered yesterday's decision. Yes, it would be hard to play a match when it hurts to lift your arms. I just wish I could share her optimism about returning to the sport. I hope she can. But first, I just want her to feel better. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-09-2011, 04:38 PM	#8
Romobencience Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 500 Senior Member	Venus Williams Opens Up on Illness http://soc.li/mLiOYNh Really beautiful interview. Thanks, omess! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-09-2011, 07:17 PM	#9
Intockatt Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 653 Senior Member	Surprisingly candid interview from Venus...not having any feeling in her hands would explain so much of her weird play the last few years. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-09-2011, 08:53 PM	#10
MARMELADINA Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 427 Senior Member	I think we all knew SOMETHING was up with her, we (and she too) just didn't know what that something was. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-09-2011, 09:16 PM	#11
avavavava Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 531 Senior Member	Venus Williams Opens Up on Illness http://soc.li/mLiOYNh Thanks for posting, omess. As per usual, you just can't fault her attitude. It is a shame that her US Open had to end like this, but hopefully finally knowing what's wrong will help her to feel better soon. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-09-2011, 10:11 PM	#12
Ngwkgczx Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 521 Senior Member	Venus Williams Opens Up on Illness http://soc.li/mLiOYNh Thanks for the link Omess Wow. That is eye-opening. I'm really glad she spoke to what precisely triggered yesterday's decision. Yes, it would be hard to play a match when it hurts to lift your arms. I just wish I could share her optimism about returning to the sport. I hope she can. But first, I just want her to feel better. Co-sign Dry. Foxy Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-09-2011, 10:46 PM	#13
popillio Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 497 Senior Member	I'm curious if the steroids used for most autoimmune diseases are on the performance enhancing drugs list and if so, does that mean you couldn't compete regardless of your diagnosis. anyone know? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-09-2011, 10:52 PM	#14
Zugaxxsn Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 551 Senior Member	I'm curious if the steroids used for most autoimmune diseases are on the performance enhancing drugs list and if so, does that mean you couldn't compete regardless of your diagnosis. anyone know? They are not. Anabolic steroids are not used for this disorder. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-10-2011, 03:20 AM	#15
CuittisIL Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 726 Senior Member	Really beautiful interview. Thanks, omess! I agree...thanks! I feel better after seeing this interview. I hope Venus comes back when she's healthy! Speaking on the anemia front, in the interview she mentioned about not getting enough air. Does anyone remember the USO semi in 07 against Henin? They played like a 40 shot rally in which Venus won, and then she kinda fell apart afterwards, I remember while watching that I was thinking of her diagnosis of anemia then. After all this time, hopefully they have it right! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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occafeVes Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 454 Senior Member	Sad story indeed... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-31-2011, 10:03 PM	#18
eocavrWM Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 520 Senior Member	Venus Williams Diagnosed with Sjogrens Syndrome I posted this link in the Day 3 thread, but it'll probably get buried soon. In case anyone would like to read more about it, here's a good link. http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info...me/default.asp Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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delnisfernan Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 544 Senior Member	Thanks Dry. It takes up to seven years to diagnose this disease. Important that she take care of herself. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Les Allen Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 407 Senior Member	I know someone with that! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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