Re: Digest Number 220

[Guest guest]

Hi Gail, I know what you mean about taking care of MOM first, and getting

some exercise. As my husband says, you have to adjust your mask before

assisting your child, and no, he's not a flight attendant! I take my kids to

my gym, it's just part of the routine. In fact my kindergarten boy knows

which branch of the gym has better toys! They'll get used to it. If not,

exercise equipment and/or tapes at home. I used to tape shows off TV to do

when I could. The kids thought I was nuts, but at least it looked like I was

having fun.

And as for eating, I try to focus on the fact that the candy bar may taste

good now, for a short minute, but the good feelings I'll have from not eating

it (avoiding sugar high and crash, no weight gain etc) will last a lot

longer. Momentary pleasure vs. long-term happiness.

I'm no genius, I just spend a lot of money going to a nutritionist because I

can't do it myself! It's money we just had to find -- a couple of years ago

I was overweight, unhappy and dealing with the toddler+twins+DS stress by

diving into a container of ice cream every night. (Those pints are

single-serving-size, right?) I had some health issues that scared the hell

out of me and that's what it took for me to join a gym and get on an eating

program.

If I can do it, anyone can. It's a daily struggle (as I sit here snacking on

raw cauliflower even though I'd much rather have goldfish crackers with the

kids), but it's ultimately for the kids' benefit.

So, good luck, it'll happen!!

Love from Debbi, mom to Logan 5 1/2, Eli (DS) and Milo, 3 1/2

[Guest guest]

DebraLGB@... wrote:

>

> From: DebraLGB@...

>

> Hi Gail, I know what you mean about taking care of MOM first, and getting

> some exercise. As my husband says, you have to adjust your mask before

> assisting your child, and no, he's not a flight attendant! I take my kids to

> my gym, it's just part of the routine. In fact my kindergarten boy knows

> which branch of the gym has better toys! They'll get used to it. If not,

> exercise equipment and/or tapes at home. I used to tape shows off TV to do

> when I could. The kids thought I was nuts, but at least it looked like I was

> having fun.

>

> And as for eating, I try to focus on the fact that the candy bar may taste

> good now, for a short minute, but the good feelings I'll have from not eating

> it (avoiding sugar high and crash, no weight gain etc) will last a lot

> longer. Momentary pleasure vs. long-term happiness.

>

> I'm no genius, I just spend a lot of money going to a nutritionist because I

> can't do it myself! It's money we just had to find -- a couple of years ago

> I was overweight, unhappy and dealing with the toddler+twins+DS stress by

> diving into a container of ice cream every night. (Those pints are

> single-serving-size, right?) I had some health issues that scared the hell

> out of me and that's what it took for me to join a gym and get on an eating

> program.

>

> If I can do it, anyone can. It's a daily struggle (as I sit here snacking on

> raw cauliflower even though I'd much rather have goldfish crackers with the

> kids), but it's ultimately for the kids' benefit.

>

> So, good luck, it'll happen!!

>

> Love from Debbi, mom to Logan 5 1/2, Eli (DS) and Milo, 3 1/2

>

>

Thanks Debbi, glad to hear I wasn't the only one facing these issues.

Hope I can get to where you are now, maybe it's a first year struggle

thing, hope to pull myself out of this soon! Need a plan!!!!!! Both

eating and exercise!

Gail

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[Guest guest]

hello everyone. It's Lynn from Colorado again.

I asked a couple of weeks ago if anyone could tell me the difference between

hot process and cold process soap. I got a couple of personal responses and

as I was waiting for instructions, my computer crashed.

Would someone please send me directions on how to take my soap from trace to

molds? I use either beef fat or olive oil base soaps.

Thank you very much!

Lynn

[Guest guest]

Bruxastauff@... wrote:

>

> From: Bruxastauff@...

>

> hello everyone. It's Lynn from Colorado again.

>

> I asked a couple of weeks ago if anyone could tell me the difference between

> hot process and cold process soap. I got a couple of personal responses and

> as I was waiting for instructions, my computer crashed.

>

> Would someone please send me directions on how to take my soap from trace to

> molds? I use either beef fat or olive oil base soaps.

>

> Thank you very much!

>

> Lynn

Lynn, here is a link to my notes on hot and cold process soap:

http://www.naturesapprentice.com/makesoap.htm

Basically, hot process soap is cold process soap taken through to trace

and then put under head (3 primary ways to do this discussed under the

hot process section at the above link). All the sap takes place and

most of the water is evaporated so it is ready to use 1-3 days if done

right.

Hope this helps.

Wiz

[Guest guest]

LOL, that is put under HEAT not HEAD

Wiz wrote:

>

> From: Wiz <wizardwiz@...>

>

> Bruxastauff@... wrote:

> >

> > From: Bruxastauff@...

> >

> > hello everyone. It's Lynn from Colorado again.

> >

> > I asked a couple of weeks ago if anyone could tell me the difference between

> > hot process and cold process soap. I got a couple of personal responses and

> > as I was waiting for instructions, my computer crashed.

> >

> > Would someone please send me directions on how to take my soap from trace to

> > molds? I use either beef fat or olive oil base soaps.

> >

> > Thank you very much!

> >

> > Lynn

>

> Lynn, here is a link to my notes on hot and cold process soap:

> http://www.naturesapprentice.com/makesoap.htm

>

> Basically, hot process soap is cold process soap taken through to trace

> and then put under head (3 primary ways to do this discussed under the

> hot process section at the above link). All the sap takes place and

> most of the water is evaporated so it is ready to use 1-3 days if done

> right.

>

> Hope this helps.

>

> Wiz

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Could someone please send me the post on " My Sister and MR " . I wanted to

read it and it somehow got deleted. Thanks.

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[Guest guest]

Rhonda,

Could you be more go in to a little more detail in how you taught your child

to walk at the pool? I have a 4.5 y.o., nonverbal, limited receptive. He is

usually in constant motion,love the water but also loves to run, wiggle,

gallop, skip around the perimeter of the entire pool. All the lifeguards are

aware of his situation and have been great, but I would like to try and work

on this " walk " thing, I just can't figure out the best way to go about it.

Thanks,

Janet

[Guest guest]

Dear Harmony,

I just got our program for our recently diagnosed son (3.75, PDD-NOS).

Try contacting the Psychology and Education depts. at UT and SWTSU and the

respective student clubs for kids in those majors. Our lead therapist is a UT

grad.

Hope this helps,

Anne P.

[Guest guest]

Dear Gail,

Supp can also be short for suppository, so you need to clarify this

because one os commonly used as a medical abreviation. Marty

[Guest guest]

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>

> Dear Gail,

> Supp can also be short for suppository, so you need to clarify this

> because one os commonly used as a medical abreviation. Marty

>

OOOPS again! Never thought about those things-hope I never really have to

either. Good point as there are more and more people in this list from

other countries that won't be familiar with our 'slang'.

gail

[Guest guest]

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>

> Dear Gail,

> Supp can also be short for suppository, so you need to clarify this

> because one os commonly used as a medical abreviation. Marty

>

OOOPS again! Never thought about those things-hope I never really have to

either. Good point as there are more and more people in this list from

other countries that won't be familiar with our 'slang'.

gail

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Martha...I have relayed this info to this lady who couldn't get

her implants. I have never heard of anyone being told that they

couldn't have their implants without a atty's aid...that's a bunch of

baloney!!! I walked out of the surgery with my implants in hand. Of

course, that was light years ago, though, lol.

What about pathologists, Martha...who do you recommend? I have Dr.

Blais' contact info...and two different addys on Puzskin...I don't have

anything on Middleton...do you have any of this info? And, who do you

recommend when asked?

Thanks so much.

Lany

SBI Prayer Forum

[Guest guest]

Hey, Peggy,

When you first wrote to me, I was under the impression that they just

wouldn't let you have them unless you had a letter from your atty...this

is a bit different..but, still, as I told you, I would have them sent

from this lab to another lab to have them analyzed. I think Dr. Pierre

Blais would be the best to use, but I have asked some other ladies, like

Martha, and a few others who they recommend. I will write to you and

let you know and send you contact info for them. I have some info for

you now. Did you get Dr. Blais' phone no. from me last night?

When I was witnessing explanted implants for our support group directly

after they were removed in surgery...for litigation purposes...I saw

many that were black. It seemed that most of them had a fungus called

aspirillis niger. It's really rather rare in most instances, but seems

to be common in saline implants. Dr. Blais wrote that he has seen much

of this. I am going to send you an article in a minute about it.

You should see if this is what it is that is in the implants...and if

so, it may be what is causing a lot of your probs. Some drs treat their

patients with a course of antifungal medications after explantation and

often many of the symptoms go away.

I'll be in touch with you later.

Lany

SBI Prayer Forum

[Guest guest]

My grandson, , has made tremendous gains in the past year with his speech.

He will be 3 in July, When he was 2 he could only say about 10 words. Now he

seems to be talking too fast and stuttering. Does anyone else have this problem?

Is it normal for a 3 year old, or is it typical for apraxic children?

Dorothy

[Guest guest]

Dorothy- my son just turned 4 this week. He also made

all his advancement between 2 and 3 and yes he began

talking way too fast-and still does. He did stutter for

a couple of days and it went away. The doctor says that

it's completely normal at this age (3) and that they

gaining so much vocabulary that they don't know what

word to use and it's over welming them. They all say

ignore it, bring no attention to it at all--it will go

away.

> My grandson, , has made tremendous gains in the past year with his

speech.

> He will be 3 in July, When he was 2 he could only say about 10 words. Now he

> seems to be talking too fast and stuttering. Does anyone else have this

problem?

> Is it normal for a 3 year old, or is it typical for apraxic children?

> Dorothy

[Guest guest]

Any one suffer from a seemingly permanently blocked ear? It's driving me

nuts as I'm partially deaf as a result. What with the ringing in the ears

too.... Is there anything I can do, or take, to clear this congestion, or

is it a polyp problem? Can polyps grow in the eustacian tube?

all the best,

Beverley

http://members.ozemail.com.au/~beverleypaine

Bungala Ridge Permaculture Gardens & FAQ, Homeschool Australia,

Unschool~Kidz!, Writing

Author of " The Chimaera Conspiracy " , new Australian YA sci-fi mystery;

" Getting Started with Homeschooling: Practical Considerations " and

" Learning in the Absence of Education "

[Guest guest]

I had a collapsed eardrum on my left side because the eustacian tube was completely blocked. It has been somewhat relieved after singulair and flonase. Decongestants such as Zyrtec and Allegra also help. I'm guessing it was because the ethmoidal sinuses were/are swollen but have not been able to confirm this to date. I also have a tinnitus in the left ear.

Thanks,

Mike Kiker

Re: Digest Number 220

Any one suffer from a seemingly permanently blocked ear? It's driving menuts as I'm partially deaf as a result. What with the ringing in the earstoo.... Is there anything I can do, or take, to clear this congestion, oris it a polyp problem? Can polyps grow in the eustacian tube?all the best,Beverley http://members.ozemail.com.au/~beverleypaineBungala Ridge Permaculture Gardens & FAQ, Homeschool Australia,Unschool~Kidz!, WritingAuthor of "The Chimaera Conspiracy", new Australian YA sci-fi mystery;"Getting Started with Homeschooling: Practical Considerations" and"Learning in the Absence of Education"

[Guest guest]

Not to alarm you but I had a problem with the hearing in my left ear about a year an a half ago and found out that I had an Acoustic Neuroma (a benign brain tumor). I had it surgically removed last March. It might not be a bad idea to have an MRI just to rule it out.

Rob

Re: Digest Number 220

Any one suffer from a seemingly permanently blocked ear? It's driving menuts as I'm partially deaf as a result. What with the ringing in the earstoo.... Is there anything I can do, or take, to clear this congestion, oris it a polyp problem? Can polyps grow in the eustacian tube?all the best,Beverley http://members.ozemail.com.au/~beverleypaineBungala Ridge Permaculture Gardens & FAQ, Homeschool Australia,Unschool~Kidz!, WritingAuthor of "The Chimaera Conspiracy", new Australian YA sci-fi mystery;"Getting Started with Homeschooling: Practical Considerations" and"Learning in the Absence of Education"

[Guest guest]

I'll mention this to my doctor the next time I see him. I had a CAT scan Oct 2002. Of course the doc was specifically looking for sinus issues. I would hope he would notice something like a brain tumor though. Glad to hear you're OK. Did the hearing come back?

Mike

Re: Digest Number 220

Any one suffer from a seemingly permanently blocked ear? It's driving menuts as I'm partially deaf as a result. What with the ringing in the earstoo.... Is there anything I can do, or take, to clear this congestion, oris it a polyp problem? Can polyps grow in the eustacian tube?all the best,Beverley http://members.ozemail.com.au/~beverleypaineBungala Ridge Permaculture Gardens & FAQ, Homeschool Australia,Unschool~Kidz!, WritingAuthor of "The Chimaera Conspiracy", new Australian YA sci-fi mystery;"Getting Started with Homeschooling: Practical Considerations" and"Learning in the Absence of Education"

[Guest guest]

These tumors are very slow growing (average 1-2 mm/year) and I have heard of some people who notice symptoms very early on. My tumor was 2.5cm when it was "found". BTW my hearing in the left ear is gone for good.

Rob

Re: Digest Number 220

Any one suffer from a seemingly permanently blocked ear? It's driving menuts as I'm partially deaf as a result. What with the ringing in the earstoo.... Is there anything I can do, or take, to clear this congestion, oris it a polyp problem? Can polyps grow in the eustacian tube?all the best,Beverley http://members.ozemail.com.au/~beverleypaineBungala Ridge Permaculture Gardens & FAQ, Homeschool Australia,Unschool~Kidz!, WritingAuthor of "The Chimaera Conspiracy", new Australian YA sci-fi mystery;"Getting Started with Homeschooling: Practical Considerations" and"Learning in the Absence of Education"

[Guest guest]

, Wow It Seems You Have Been Thru The Ringer.

When Your Dr Said He(or She) Would Dictate A Letter.

What He/she Meant Was Basically What He/she Will Do Is

Get A Review Of Your Appt To Your Pain Doc To Let Him

Know What He Thinks. As For My Injury, The Summer I

Graduated From High School I Was Working For A Nursing

Home. I Was A CNA-certified Nursing As.basically I Had

A Work Related Injury That Was Treated As A Deep

Muscle Strain. Total BS. But I Will Get Into That

Later When I Have More Time. In 2000 I Had A Lami

L4-5. Over The Last 7years Ive Had So Many Epis & blocks

That I Cant Have Anymore. This Feb. I Hound The Best

Doc! The Next Day I Went & Had A Facet Injection. It

Didnt Take But I Was So Impressed With My Doc. He

Wasnt Just Telling Me To Deal & Loading Me Up On

Oxycontin. This Is My Last Option. Ive Also Been Dxed

With Aracnoiditis(sp),failed Back Surg Syndrome,as

Well As A Few Others. I Can Write More When I Can Sit

A Bit Longer. Having A Bad Pain Day Today. J =)

--- Stimulator

<Stimulator > wrote:

> There are 8 messages in this issue.

>

> Topics in this digest:

>

> 1. Introduce myself

> From: " pepper_0713 "

<pepper_0713@...>

> 2. Trouble healing

> From: " Dave " <imdabro@...>

> 3. Question about Phsyc eval.

> From: " beadcrazy05 "

<beadcrazy05@...>

> 4. Re: Trouble healing

> From: Sandy Myers <beacon348@...>

> 5. question

> From: J C <beadcrazy05@...>

> 6. Re: Introduce myself

> From: " Plant "

<purplebutterfly1@...>

> 7. Re: Trouble healing

> From: " Plant "

<purplebutterfly1@...>

> 8. Re: Question about Phsyc eval.

> From: " Plant "

<purplebutterfly1@...>

>

>

>

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> Message: 1

> Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2005 19:34:50 -0000

> From: " pepper_0713 " <pepper_0713@...>

> Subject: Introduce myself

>

> Hello all! My name is and I just joined.A

little bit of

> background:I hurt my back several years agon

tripping over one of my

> sons toys.Since then I have had a laminectomy and a

2 level

> fusion.Plus I dont know how many injections,

steriods and

> stuff.Nothing has worked for any length of

time.Well,I went to the dr

> last week and he suggested the spine stimulator

thingy.Says I have

> nerve damage in my back,poss due to all the

surgeries,and that nothing

> else can be done for me.He sent me home with a whole

bunch of info and

> told me to think about it.So,here I am.I would love

any info or input

> from anyone.Im prob gonna go ahead and schedule

it,but I would love to

> learn all I can.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

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> Message: 2

> Date: Tue, 07 Jun 2005 21:37:16 -0000

> From: " Dave " <imdabro@...>

> Subject: Trouble healing

>

> Hi all

>

> I am about 12 weeks post-op, and have had a very

hard time with my

> incision healing. My Dr. gave me post-op

instructions to use heat

> on my incision, and being rather numb yet, the

staples conducted the

> heat and I ended up with a 3rd degree burn without

feeling a thing.

> I may need to have my stimulator repositioned.

>

> The stimulator is very close to my skin. I would

have thought it

> would have been deeper. With MS I am very unstable

on my feet. I

> worry about a fall, and a broken devise. I would

hope that if it

> broke there would be no harmful spillage from it.

> Has anyone had this sort of problem?

>

> Also, I got my copy of the insurance payment

yesterday. I was

> totally shocked at the price. Even though my

insurance covered it,

> if I would have

> known the cost I may have reconsidered. I know I'm

only 12 weeks in

> to this, and still sore in the rump with my wound.

Maybe I'll feel

> more positive down the road.

>

> Dave

> In Central PA

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Wow J - you have been through hell and back again! I am not sure what the

psyche Dr. was thinking or what he will say to my surgeon. I was supposed to

have a trial in May with another surgeon but he decided a few weeks before

surgery to close and leave the state. Massachusetts Malpractice insurance is

extremely high. So I was in search of another doctor. I am now seeing this

surgeon who is in Boston. I really like him. He wanted to try a nerve root

block again (I had one in 2003 at another dr.). If it works great, if not then

I could have the stimulator. I am still having a lot of pain from the

injections. I am hoping it settles out. I have permanent nerve damage caused

by my first surgery in 2002. That was a disectomy of L5-S1. It failed, so in

2003 I saw another surgeon (amongst having tried many many other things in

between) for a spinal fusion with hardware. I have 6 screws, 2 rods, a

stabilizer and a cage all in the L5-S1 area.

As far as the stimulator goes I am concerned about how much my life will be

restricted. I still want to be able to do things without the " restriction " . My

main concern is the quality of life. I hear about so many people in here that

seem so much worse than me that I am contemplating if the surgery for the

stimulator is what I need. It's the option I have.

I hope your pain level reduces and you are comfortable. If you want to " chat "

more, please email me directly!

Take care of yourself.

Trouble healing

>

> Hi all

>

> I am about 12 weeks post-op, and have had a very

hard time with my

> incision healing. My Dr. gave me post-op

instructions to use heat

> on my incision, and being rather numb yet, the

staples conducted the

> heat and I ended up with a 3rd degree burn without

feeling a thing.

> I may need to have my stimulator repositioned.

>

> The stimulator is very close to my skin. I would

have thought it

> would have been deeper. With MS I am very unstable

on my feet. I

> worry about a fall, and a broken devise. I would

hope that if it

> broke there would be no harmful spillage from it.

> Has anyone had this sort of problem?

>

> Also, I got my copy of the insurance payment

yesterday. I was

> totally shocked at the price. Even though my

insurance covered it,

> if I would have

> known the cost I may have reconsidered. I know I'm

only 12 weeks in

> to this, and still sore in the rump with my wound.

Maybe I'll feel

> more positive down the road.

>

> Dave

> In Central PA

>

>

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