Guest guest Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 No, not a dunce. I happen to work near a base and process a lot of Tricare claims. I happened to learn it otj. -- Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand, strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming " WOO HOO - what a ride! " -------------- Original message -------------- From: " Jeanetta Mastron CPhT BS Chemistry " <rxjm2002@...> DOD = Department of Defense Okay I am officially a DUNCE!~ Love yas Jeanetta > Hi Jeanetta, > > Department of Defense. > > > -- > Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand, strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming " WOO HOO - what a ride! " > > -------------- Original message -------------- > From: Jeanetta Mastron <rxjm2002@...> > Thank you Mark for your input! > D.O. D. ??? sorry not familiar with this term. Call me a dunce! > Please explain. > > Thanks Jeanetta > > Mark <mortgagestar1@...> wrote: I did my initial Parenteral Training in Texas. The basic fundamental lab is located at Wichita falls,Tx and conducted by the Air Force BioSciences School, Shepard Air Base. Midwestern University at Wichita Falls also has an excellent IV training program one benefit of dating one of thier Associte Professors IOI ! The adanced course via the Air Force includes Total Parenteral Nutrition. Recently, the D.O.D. medical centers are now being used as training and certification for parenteral functions. Most of these are affiliated with a local medical institution such as Air Base and Dayton University in Ohio. Many of the local interns at teaching schools and hospitals are training in VA hospitals like The University Of Pittsburgh Medical Centers (UPMC). They accept many civilians working toward thier degrees and various certifications. Hope this may lead a few to thier promise land. > > Jeanetta Mastron <rxjm2002@...> wrote: Thank you Annette for the layman's interpretation of Texan Pharm Tech law and requirements! > > Jeanetta > > Annette Porterfield <nutterbutter818@...> wrote: Hi Stepan- > > Texas requires PTCB certification and TSBP registration before you > can work as a tech. Some places will hire non-certified people as > techs-in-training but you will still have to register with the state > board as a trainee before you can work. I think you will have a > better chance of getting hired as a trainee in retail than hospital > but if you find a position in hospital I would jump on it! From my > experience and what I have observed, it seems easier to transition > from hospital to retail than retail to hospital. That isn't always > true but that is what I have seen. What it all boils down to is to > getting certfied and registered ASAP and to get IV certified if you > plan to work in hospital. Check out your local community > college...if they have a technician program they will probably > (hopefully) have a class for IV admixture. > > Annette > > > > > > I have some questions. > > > > I am looking into a carrer in pharmacy. I am currently a biology > > major. > > > > Where do I start? Are there any free online sources for the > pharmacy > > tech exam? > > > > Do pharmacy have position for those who are not pharmacy techs? I > > live in Texas, is there positions for entry level workers who are > > not certified as pharmacy techs but are intrested in pharmacy? > > > > Is it better to work for pharmacy chains like cvs and grocery > store > > Pharmacy or is it better to work for smaller pharmacies? > > > > > > Thanks for your time, > > > > Stepan > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2007 Report Share Posted May 26, 2007 Thanks ! I needed that! J cphtgenius@... wrote: No, not a dunce. I happen to work near a base and process a lot of Tricare claims. I happened to learn it otj. -- Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand, strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming " WOO HOO - what a ride! " -------------- Original message -------------- From: " Jeanetta Mastron CPhT BS Chemistry " <rxjm2002@...> DOD = Department of Defense Okay I am officially a DUNCE!~ Love yas Jeanetta > Hi Jeanetta, > > Department of Defense. > > > -- > Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand, strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming " WOO HOO - what a ride! " > > -------------- Original message -------------- > From: Jeanetta Mastron <rxjm2002@...> > Thank you Mark for your input! > D.O. D. ??? sorry not familiar with this term. Call me a dunce! > Please explain. > > Thanks Jeanetta > > Mark <mortgagestar1@...> wrote: I did my initial Parenteral Training in Texas. The basic fundamental lab is located at Wichita falls,Tx and conducted by the Air Force BioSciences School, Shepard Air Base. Midwestern University at Wichita Falls also has an excellent IV training program one benefit of dating one of thier Associte Professors IOI ! The adanced course via the Air Force includes Total Parenteral Nutrition. Recently, the D.O.D. medical centers are now being used as training and certification for parenteral functions. Most of these are affiliated with a local medical institution such as Air Base and Dayton University in Ohio. Many of the local interns at teaching schools and hospitals are training in VA hospitals like The University Of Pittsburgh Medical Centers (UPMC). They accept many civilians working toward thier degrees and various certifications. Hope this may lead a few to thier promise land. > > Jeanetta Mastron <rxjm2002@...> wrote: Thank you Annette for the layman's interpretation of Texan Pharm Tech law and requirements! > > Jeanetta > > Annette Porterfield <nutterbutter818@...> wrote: Hi Stepan- > > Texas requires PTCB certification and TSBP registration before you > can work as a tech. Some places will hire non-certified people as > techs-in-training but you will still have to register with the state > board as a trainee before you can work. I think you will have a > better chance of getting hired as a trainee in retail than hospital > but if you find a position in hospital I would jump on it! From my > experience and what I have observed, it seems easier to transition > from hospital to retail than retail to hospital. That isn't always > true but that is what I have seen. What it all boils down to is to > getting certfied and registered ASAP and to get IV certified if you > plan to work in hospital. Check out your local community > college...if they have a technician program they will probably > (hopefully) have a class for IV admixture. > > Annette > > > > > > I have some questions. > > > > I am looking into a carrer in pharmacy. I am currently a biology > > major. > > > > Where do I start? Are there any free online sources for the > pharmacy > > tech exam? > > > > Do pharmacy have position for those who are not pharmacy techs? I > > live in Texas, is there positions for entry level workers who are > > not certified as pharmacy techs but are intrested in pharmacy? > > > > Is it better to work for pharmacy chains like cvs and grocery > store > > Pharmacy or is it better to work for smaller pharmacies? > > > > > > Thanks for your time, > > > > Stepan > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2007 Report Share Posted May 26, 2007 Jeanetta, There is no 'Texas Code' that I was trying to 'send' to Stepan... Just not the ability to 'type' any characters of the Cyrillic alphabet on my keyboard. That's why I wote to 'pronounce' out loud. Most of us try to make everyone welcome if only to be able to say hello! Best Wishes From Tropical Texas, Christian B. Oliver CPhT I have some > questions. > > > > I am looking into a carrer in pharmacy. I am currently a biology > > major. > > > > Where do I start? Are there any free online sources for the > pharmacy > > tech exam? > > > > Do pharmacy have position for those who are not pharmacy techs? I > > live in Texas, is there positions for entry level workers who are > > not certified as pharmacy techs but are intrested in pharmacy? > > > > Is it better to work for pharmacy chains like cvs and grocery > store > > Pharmacy or is it better to work for smaller pharmacies? > > > > Thanks for your time, > > > > Stepan > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2007 Report Share Posted May 28, 2007 this is a GREAT FREE online resorce! We'll let the texas techs answer the second question. as for the thrd question, any and ALL pharmacies will need techs, from your neighborhood CVS to the University hospital to the Nuclear pharmacy that could be down the street from you, to the home health pharmacies. --- stepan_mikhail_inokenov <stepan_mikhail_inokenov@...> wrote: I have some questions. I am looking into a carrer in pharmacy. I am currently a biology major. Where do I start? Are there any free online sources for the pharmacy tech exam? Do pharmacy have position for those who are not pharmacy techs? I live in Texas, is there positions for entry level workers who are not certified as pharmacy techs but are intrested in pharmacy? Is it better to work for pharmacy chains like cvs and grocery store Pharmacy or is it better to work for smaller > pharmacies? > > > Thanks for your time, > > Stepan > > > " If the world were perfect, it wouldn't be. " - Yogi Berra ONLY AFTER YOU'VE LOST EVERYTHING ARE YOU FREE TO DO ANYTHING if you have the time to click on an e-mail link like this one: http://www.sendmoreinfo.com/ID/2425657 you really can earn some extra cash! even easier just get paid to surf! http://www.agloco.com/r/BBBP9226 ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell. http://searchmarketing./ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 d.o.d is department of defense. --- Jeanetta Mastron <rxjm2002@...> wrote: Thank you Mark for your input! D.O. D. ??? sorry not familiar with this term. Call me a dunce! Please explain. Thanks Jeanetta Mark <mortgagestar1@...> wrote: I did my initial Parenteral Training in Texas. The basic fundamental lab is located at Wichita falls,Tx and conducted by the Air Force BioSciences School, Shepard Air Base. Midwestern University at Wichita Falls also has an excellent IV training program one benefit of dating one of thier Associte Professors IOI ! The adanced > course via the Air Force includes Total Parenteral > Nutrition. Recently, the D.O.D. medical centers are > now being used as training and certification for > parenteral functions. Most of these are affiliated > with a local medical institution such as > Air Base and Dayton University in Ohio. > Many of the local interns at teaching schools and > hospitals are training in VA hospitals like The > University Of Pittsburgh Medical Centers (UPMC). > They accept many civilians working toward thier > degrees and various certifications. Hope this may > lead a few to thier promise land. > > Jeanetta Mastron <rxjm2002@...> wrote: > Thank you Annette for the layman's interpretation > of Texan Pharm Tech law and requirements! > > Jeanetta > > Annette Porterfield <nutterbutter818@...> > wrote: Hi Stepan- > > Texas requires PTCB certification and TSBP > registration before you > can work as a tech. Some places will hire > non-certified people as > techs-in-training but you will still have to > register with the state > board as a trainee before you can work. I think you > will have a > better chance of getting hired as a trainee in > retail than hospital > but if you find a position in hospital I would jump > on it! From my > experience and what I have observed, it seems > easier to transition > from hospital to retail than retail to hospital. > That isn't always > true but that is what I have seen. What it all > boils down to is to > getting certfied and registered ASAP and to get IV > certified if you > plan to work in hospital. Check out your local > community > college...if they have a technician program they > will probably > (hopefully) have a class for IV admixture. > > Annette > > > > > > I have some questions. > > > > I am looking into a carrer in pharmacy. I am > currently a biology > > major. > > > > Where do I start? Are there any free online > sources for the > pharmacy > > tech exam? > > > > Do pharmacy have position for those who are not > pharmacy techs? I > > live in Texas, is there positions for entry level > workers who are > > not certified as pharmacy techs but are intrested > in pharmacy? > > > > Is it better to work for pharmacy chains like cvs > and grocery > store > > Pharmacy or is it better to work for smaller > pharmacies? > > > > > > Thanks for your time, > > > > Stepan > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > --------------------------------- > Got a little couch potato? > Check out fun summer activities for kids. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > " If the world were perfect, it wouldn't be. " - Yogi Berra ONLY AFTER YOU'VE LOST EVERYTHING ARE YOU FREE TO DO ANYTHING if you have the time to click on an e-mail link like this one: http://www.sendmoreinfo.com/ID/2425657 you really can earn some extra cash! even easier just get paid to surf! http://www.agloco.com/r/BBBP9226 ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____Building a website is a piece of cake. Small Business gives you all the tools to get online. http://smallbusiness./webhosting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2008 Report Share Posted April 5, 2008 Hello Carol, Our daughter also has Aspergers and learning disabilities. She's very good with language and not good with directions, math and has vision difficulties like eye tracking and near point convergence. In school she would always test just above 70 IQ. After she graduated high school we took her to DORS, the Illinois office of rehab services who hooked her up with Orchard Village, to use them as job coaches. Orchard Village recommended that we apply right away for SSI and Medicaid. She also had to get an updated psychological evaluation which showed her IQ to be under 70. Many services require IQ under 70. If you use DORS for employment I would recommend that you have good communication with job coaches to get the jobs that best fit your sons' abilities. I let them do their job without enough input from me or my family, which in retrospect was a mistake. We know our kids better than they do. I don't think DORS would require the under 70 IQ, but I think there has to be some disability to use their services...they are mainly to help with getting a job. Have you checked into your local junior college? Maybe they can do junior college while they're working with DORS? I don't know what county you're in, but we then used CAU (We're on the north side of Chicago) as the pass agency for other services, such as getting home based funding, medicaid waiver for certain work/day programs, and residential. Does this help? Ellen K. Carol Lee Wilkerson wrote: > Hi, > > I joined this list a while ago and have been reading the posts to try > and learn what I can. However, at this point I am so confused I have > to ask for some help. I have twin 18-year-old sons who have Asperger > Syndrome. When they were younger and we lived in Georgia, we > received the Deeming Waiver (also known as the Beckett waiver) > for medicaid and were therefore able to access social skills and OT > services. When we moved to Illinois in 2001, we were told there were > no Deeming Waivers. It sounds like from what I've been reading that > things have changed, which is great! However, we have not even begun > the process of applying for such waivers or any other benefits. > > My boys are seniors in high school this year and will have enough > credits to graduate. I am currently torn about whether to let them > do so, as I just don't know what our next step will be. As with most > AS kids, my boys have certain strengths along with devastating areas > of weakness. They are excellent writers (their personal career goals > are to become professional writers) but have a math learning > disability so severe I doubt they can handle any form of college > math. Our transition plan for the past few years has been geared > toward college, but at the moment I don't see it happening, at least > not immediately. But the boys are sick of high school, due to stress > and bad experiences, so they don't want to return for additional > years. > > I have not yet applied for any kind of benefits because I don't know > where to start or what is even available for individuals like my boys- > -disabled, but not as severe as many who are still waiting for > services. Can you advise me about where to start? Any help would be > greatly appreciated! > > Carol > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2008 Report Share Posted April 5, 2008 I will get back to you...others may respond as well... Welcome to Illinois (wish our statistics on supports and services was better, but together we CAN and WILL improve the system!) Ellen Ellen Garber Bronfeld egskb@... Where do I start? Hi, I joined this list a while ago and have been reading the posts to try and learn what I can. However, at this point I am so confused I have to ask for some help. I have twin 18-year-old sons who have Asperger Syndrome. When they were younger and we lived in Georgia, we received the Deeming Waiver (also known as the Beckett waiver) for medicaid and were therefore able to access social skills and OT services. When we moved to Illinois in 2001, we were told there were no Deeming Waivers. It sounds like from what I've been reading that things have changed, which is great! However, we have not even begun the process of applying for such waivers or any other benefits. My boys are seniors in high school this year and will have enough credits to graduate. I am currently torn about whether to let them do so, as I just don't know what our next step will be. As with most AS kids, my boys have certain strengths along with devastating areas of weakness. They are excellent writers (their personal career goals are to become professional writers) but have a math learning disability so severe I doubt they can handle any form of college math. Our transition plan for the past few years has been geared toward college, but at the moment I don't see it happening, at least not immediately. But the boys are sick of high school, due to stress and bad experiences, so they don't want to return for additional years. I have not yet applied for any kind of benefits because I don't know where to start or what is even available for individuals like my boys- -disabled, but not as severe as many who are still waiting for services. Can you advise me about where to start? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2008 Report Share Posted April 5, 2008 Carol, I would apply for SSI first. They will go by the income of the boys now, instead of yours. Then I'd apply for Medicaid. For SSI, if you don't have guardianship, if you call the SSI office, they will most likely ask to talk to the twins. They would be the ones who have to tell the person from SSI that you have their permission to talk to them. That was my experience, anyway. We got guardianship of when he was 19. He started getting SSI when he was 18. Every time somebody from SSI would call, I'd have to put & the phone, but I'd tell him first who it was & just to say Yes, you can talk to my mom. We hardly hear from them anymore. Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2008 Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 Hello Carol, As has already been suggested, try your local community college. My ASD son was too low functioning to attend any college, but my youngest was VERY ill the last semester of his senior HS year. He was accepted into his first choice for college (he was a piano performance major)but, due to the medication he had to take, scored very low in their English and Math placement tests. His first semester, he attempted to take the remedial English class but was still feeling the affects of the meds and took an incomplete. Long story short, he took the math and English classes at our local community college and it was great. They had tutors, small classes and there were two summer school sessions, so he took one class one session and the other the last session. And the price was right A friend's ASD son--probably the same situation as you--took classes at the same local community college his last semester of HS and then the fall semester. He was able to attend Bradley University beginning in January. Haven't heard lately how he's doing--the mom is my butcher--but she loved the community college and how they adapted things for her Nico. They had a great learning disability program and were willing to bend. I should say, my piano playing son is in his second semester of graduate school right now, so things did work out. And the community college is Prairie State. Marie > > Hi, > > I joined this list a while ago and have been reading the posts to try > and learn what I can. However, at this point I am so confused I have > to ask for some help. I have twin 18-year-old sons who have Asperger > Syndrome. When they were younger and we lived in Georgia, we > received the Deeming Waiver (also known as the Beckett waiver) > for medicaid and were therefore able to access social skills and OT > services. When we moved to Illinois in 2001, we were told there were > no Deeming Waivers. It sounds like from what I've been reading that > things have changed, which is great! However, we have not even begun > the process of applying for such waivers or any other benefits. > > My boys are seniors in high school this year and will have enough > credits to graduate. I am currently torn about whether to let them > do so, as I just don't know what our next step will be. As with most > AS kids, my boys have certain strengths along with devastating areas > of weakness. They are excellent writers (their personal career goals > are to become professional writers) but have a math learning > disability so severe I doubt they can handle any form of college > math. Our transition plan for the past few years has been geared > toward college, but at the moment I don't see it happening, at least > not immediately. But the boys are sick of high school, due to stress > and bad experiences, so they don't want to return for additional > years. > > I have not yet applied for any kind of benefits because I don't know > where to start or what is even available for individuals like my boys- > -disabled, but not as severe as many who are still waiting for > services. Can you advise me about where to start? Any help would be > greatly appreciated! > > Carol > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2008 Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 Hi Carol, I'd strongly recommend talking to folks at the high school about what your district offers in the way of a transition program, and visit it. Transition programs vary from district to district, and in some cases, are not inside the high school building. In my district, the program was good and was able to focus on what my son needed (social skill training and some employment), and they were flexible to let us choose, and gave him a diploma dated for when he completed transition. Junior colleges around the state generally have a good reputation. Where do you live? -Gail Carol Lee Wilkerson <clwilkerson@...> wrote: Hi, I joined this list a while ago and have been reading the posts to try and learn what I can. However, at this point I am so confused I have to ask for some help. I have twin 18-year-old sons who have Asperger Syndrome. When they were younger and we lived in Georgia, we received the Deeming Waiver (also known as the Beckett waiver) for medicaid and were therefore able to access social skills and OT services. When we moved to Illinois in 2001, we were told there were no Deeming Waivers. It sounds like from what I've been reading that things have changed, which is great! However, we have not even begun the process of applying for such waivers or any other benefits. My boys are seniors in high school this year and will have enough credits to graduate. I am currently torn about whether to let them do so, as I just don't know what our next step will be. As with most AS kids, my boys have certain strengths along with devastating areas of weakness. They are excellent writers (their personal career goals are to become professional writers) but have a math learning disability so severe I doubt they can handle any form of college math. Our transition plan for the past few years has been geared toward college, but at the moment I don't see it happening, at least not immediately. But the boys are sick of high school, due to stress and bad experiences, so they don't want to return for additional years. I have not yet applied for any kind of benefits because I don't know where to start or what is even available for individuals like my boys- -disabled, but not as severe as many who are still waiting for services. Can you advise me about where to start? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Carol --------------------------------- You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2008 Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 Hi Carol: Several others have given you their 2 cents, so here is mine: The first thing you need to do is get your sons on the PUNS. I do not know where you live. Illinois is divided into geographical regions for purposes of entry into the developmental disabilities system. So, depending on where you live, there is a specific PAS (Preadmission and Screening)/ISC (Independent Service Coordination) Agency you must call to request getting your sons registered on the PUNS (Prioritization of Unmet Needs Survey) which is Illinois waiting list. Since your boys are 18 you can apply for SSI (Supplemental Security Income) which is a federal entitlement...(you can check out the website for more info...http://www.ssa.gov? If your sons qualify for SSI they will qualify for Medicaid and that would be your next task. Medicaid is necessary in order to access Medicaid Waiver Services. Applications and instructions are at http://www.dhs.state.il.us/ts/fss/pdf/IL444-2378b.pdf. or if you would rather employ a benefit specialist, many folks use Sherri Schneider, Family Benefits Solutions, 847-279-8506. You can also take advantage of a group called Health and Disability Advocates and Marci Frawley can often answer questions over the phone (312-223-9600). Guardianship is another area you will want to explore at some point...but I think there is enough to think about before that, since it sounds as if your boys may not require full guardianship...but of course, that is something that you and your boys will work out. At any rate, these are my thoughts for you at the moment. Please do not hesitate to keep asking questions of the group. There is a wealth of knowledge and willingness to help. Ellen Ellen Garber Bronfeld egskb@... Where do I start? Hi, I joined this list a while ago and have been reading the posts to try and learn what I can. However, at this point I am so confused I have to ask for some help. I have twin 18-year-old sons who have Asperger Syndrome. When they were younger and we lived in Georgia, we received the Deeming Waiver (also known as the Beckett waiver) for medicaid and were therefore able to access social skills and OT services. When we moved to Illinois in 2001, we were told there were no Deeming Waivers. It sounds like from what I've been reading that things have changed, which is great! However, we have not even begun the process of applying for such waivers or any other benefits. My boys are seniors in high school this year and will have enough credits to graduate. I am currently torn about whether to let them do so, as I just don't know what our next step will be. As with most AS kids, my boys have certain strengths along with devastating areas of weakness. They are excellent writers (their personal career goals are to become professional writers) but have a math learning disability so severe I doubt they can handle any form of college math. Our transition plan for the past few years has been geared toward college, but at the moment I don't see it happening, at least not immediately. But the boys are sick of high school, due to stress and bad experiences, so they don't want to return for additional years. I have not yet applied for any kind of benefits because I don't know where to start or what is even available for individuals like my boys- -disabled, but not as severe as many who are still waiting for services. Can you advise me about where to start? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2008 Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 Hi Carol, Just a note on how IL has an excellent community college system, where students can gain credit and decide if going to a larger state school is the right choice for them. Each school has an office that supports students with disabilities. Ck. out websites of Community colleges in your area. Marget Ellen Bronfeld <egskb@...> wrote: Hi Carol: Several others have given you their 2 cents, so here is mine: The first thing you need to do is get your sons on the PUNS. I do not know where you live. Illinois is divided into geographical regions for purposes of entry into the developmental disabilities system. So, depending on where you live, there is a specific PAS (Preadmission and Screening)/ISC (Independent Service Coordination) Agency you must call to request getting your sons registered on the PUNS (Prioritization of Unmet Needs Survey) which is Illinois waiting list. Since your boys are 18 you can apply for SSI (Supplemental Security Income) which is a federal entitlement...(you can check out the website for more info...http://www.ssa.gov? If your sons qualify for SSI they will qualify for Medicaid and that would be your next task. Medicaid is necessary in order to access Medicaid Waiver Services. Applications and instructions are at http://www.dhs.state.il.us/ts/fss/pdf/IL444-2378b.pdf. or if you would rather employ a benefit specialist, many folks use Sherri Schneider, Family Benefits Solutions, 847-279-8506. You can also take advantage of a group called Health and Disability Advocates and Marci Frawley can often answer questions over the phone (312-223-9600). Guardianship is another area you will want to explore at some point...but I think there is enough to think about before that, since it sounds as if your boys may not require full guardianship...but of course, that is something that you and your boys will work out. At any rate, these are my thoughts for you at the moment. Please do not hesitate to keep asking questions of the group. There is a wealth of knowledge and willingness to help. Ellen Ellen Garber Bronfeld egskb@... Where do I start? Hi, I joined this list a while ago and have been reading the posts to try and learn what I can. However, at this point I am so confused I have to ask for some help. I have twin 18-year-old sons who have Asperger Syndrome. When they were younger and we lived in Georgia, we received the Deeming Waiver (also known as the Beckett waiver) for medicaid and were therefore able to access social skills and OT services. When we moved to Illinois in 2001, we were told there were no Deeming Waivers. It sounds like from what I've been reading that things have changed, which is great! However, we have not even begun the process of applying for such waivers or any other benefits. My boys are seniors in high school this year and will have enough credits to graduate. I am currently torn about whether to let them do so, as I just don't know what our next step will be. As with most AS kids, my boys have certain strengths along with devastating areas of weakness. They are excellent writers (their personal career goals are to become professional writers) but have a math learning disability so severe I doubt they can handle any form of college math. Our transition plan for the past few years has been geared toward college, but at the moment I don't see it happening, at least not immediately. But the boys are sick of high school, due to stress and bad experiences, so they don't want to return for additional years. I have not yet applied for any kind of benefits because I don't know where to start or what is even available for individuals like my boys- -disabled, but not as severe as many who are still waiting for services. Can you advise me about where to start? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Hi Ian - try the NHS route first Ian - but do it in writing. This is so important. Write to your GP with a list of your symptoms and signs. Go to our web site www.tpa-uk.org.uk and click on 'Hypothyroidism' and check yours against those listed in our 'Symptoms and Signs' document. next, take your temperature for 4 or 5 mornings before you get out of bed. normal temperature is 98.6. if yours is 97.8 or less, this is a sign your metabolism isn't functioning as it should, and the cause could be hypothyroidism. Next, list any members of your family who have a thyroid or autoimmune disease. Next, ask for a FULL thyroid function test which should include TSH, Free T4 and Free T3. Also ask your doctor to test to see if you have thyroid antibodies. Next, list the following blood tests you would like done because you have found that if any of these are low in the reference range, your thyroid hormone will not be getting properly absorbed into your cells and you may need to supplement whatever is low. These are ferritin, vitamin B12, vitamin D3, magnesium, folate, copper and zinc. Next, ask for a referral to a thyroid specialist of your choice - even if you have to go outside of your area. They are hard to find as most endocrinologists have diabetes as their specialty and know little about thyroid problems. Last, ask that your letter of requests be placed into your medical notes and send a copy to the Head of Practice. if you get nowhere then, then we can take it from there. Luv - Sheila Hi I'm not sure I have Thyroid issues, but I'm already under an Endo for recently found Testosterone Deficiency, after years of Fatigue, Brain Fog etc.. I just had a TRT test on Friday, along with ITT & GNRH tests, so I'm awaiting results. The Endo said she wants some more bloods, incl IGF-1 & asked if I'd had a " Full Thyroid test " , which I haven't. So what should I do now? Will the NHS " Full Thyroid " cover everything I need, or do i ask for more? Will I get everything I need on NHS or should I seek other treatment? Is it worth me trying out Armour (to see if it makes me feel better) or should I wait for proper tests? Thanks Ian No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.409 / Virus Database: 270.14.3/2412 - Release Date: 10/04/09 18:42:00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Thanks for taking the time Sheila I'll get straight onto it. I had a TRH test in hospital on Friday. Have you any idea what that covers? Are they likely to have measured those values in that? Thanks again! Ian > > Hi Ian - try the NHS route first Ian - but do it in writing. This is so > important. > > > > Write to your GP with a list of your symptoms and signs. Go to our web site > www.tpa-uk.org.uk and click on 'Hypothyroidism' and check yours against > those listed in our 'Symptoms and Signs' document. next, take your > temperature for 4 or 5 mornings before you get out of bed. normal > temperature is 98.6. if yours is 97.8 or less, this is a sign your > metabolism isn't functioning as it should, and the cause could be > hypothyroidism. Next, list any members of your family who have a thyroid or > autoimmune disease. Next, ask for a FULL thyroid function test which should > include TSH, Free T4 and Free T3. Also ask your doctor to test to see if you > have thyroid antibodies. Next, list the following blood tests you would like > done because you have found that if any of these are low in the reference > range, your thyroid hormone will not be getting properly absorbed into your > cells and you may need to supplement whatever is low. These are ferritin, > vitamin B12, vitamin D3, magnesium, folate, copper and zinc. > > > > Next, ask for a referral to a thyroid specialist of your choice - even if > you have to go outside of your area. They are hard to find as most > endocrinologists have diabetes as their specialty and know little about > thyroid problems. > > > > Last, ask that your letter of requests be placed into your medical notes and > send a copy to the Head of Practice. if you get nowhere then, then we can > take it from there. > > > > Luv - Sheila > > > > > > Hi > > I'm not sure I have Thyroid issues, but I'm already under an Endo for > recently found Testosterone Deficiency, after years of Fatigue, Brain Fog > etc.. > > I just had a TRT test on Friday, along with ITT & GNRH tests, so I'm > awaiting results. > > The Endo said she wants some more bloods, incl IGF-1 & asked if I'd had a > " Full Thyroid test " , which I haven't. > > So what should I do now? Will the NHS " Full Thyroid " cover everything I > need, or do i ask for more? > > Will I get everything I need on NHS or should I seek other treatment? > > Is it worth me trying out Armour (to see if it makes me feel better) or > should I wait for proper tests? > > Thanks > Ian > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.409 / Virus Database: 270.14.3/2412 - Release Date: 10/04/09 > 18:42:00 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Thanks for taking the time Sheila I'll get straight onto it. I had a TRH test in hospital on Friday. Have you any idea what that covers? Are they likely to have measured those values in that? Thanks again! Ian > > Hi Ian - try the NHS route first Ian - but do it in writing. This is > so important. > > > Write to your GP with a list of your symptoms and signs. Go to our web site > www.tpa-uk.org.uk and click on 'Hypothyroidism' and check yours against > those listed in our 'Symptoms and Signs' document. [Edit Abbrev Mod] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Hi Ian, Try asking for TSH free T4 and free T3- they probably won't do the T3 though unless you are suspected hyper. > thyroid treatment > From: ian.kay1@...> Date: Mon, 5 Oct 2009 07:47:52 +0000> Subject: Where do I start?> > Hi> > I'm not sure I have Thyroid issues, but I'm already under an Endo for recently found Testosterone Deficiency, after years of Fatigue, Brain Fog etc..> > I just had a TRT test on Friday, along with ITT & GNRH tests, so I'm awaiting results.> > The Endo said she wants some more bloods, incl IGF-1 & asked if I'd had a "Full Thyroid test", which I haven't.> > So what should I do now? Will the NHS "Full Thyroid" cover everything I need, or do i ask for more?> > Will I get everything I need on NHS or should I seek other treatment?> > Is it worth me trying out Armour (to see if it makes me feel better) or should I wait for proper tests?> > > Thanks> Ian> > > > ------------------------------------> > TPA is not medically qualified. Consult with a qualified medical practitioner before changing medication.> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Thank you I'm calling them now! Ian > > > Hi Ian, > Try asking for TSH free T4 and free T3- they probably won't do the T3 though unless you are suspected hyper. > [Edit Abbrev Mod] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 You have come to the right place First thing learn the basics then do all the problems you can the more you do the better you get and lastly dont get fustrated we are all here for you Lady J and the crew will take care of you From: lawanajenkins <lawanajenkins@...> Subject: where do i start? Date: Wednesday, April 28, 2010, 5:50 PM I took the pharmacy tech class almost a year ago but never took the ptcb exam because i was to nervous and didnt feel like i knew the material well enough. The math is what i was having the most problem with so any advice on what to do or even where to start to get back in the swing of things? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 I can relate to that. I graduated in January and I have always second guessed my math skills. But I have signed up for the test. I need to pick a date which I think will be in about a month and just jump back into the luke warm water. I have been studying a Mosbys CD. Which is a couple of years old so not up to date with the latest and greatest. Just jump back in... It won't get any easier if you don't... Just touching your toes in the water makes it even colder... ________________________________ From: lawanajenkins <lawanajenkins@...> Sent: Wed, April 28, 2010 5:50:43 PM Subject: where do i start? I took the pharmacy tech class almost a year ago but never took the ptcb exam because i was to nervous and didnt feel like i knew the material well enough. The math is what i was having the most problem with so any advice on what to do or even where to start to get back in the swing of things? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 >0 to go to race day Sorry you had to sit out Bloomsday Race this year because of your knee, but as you said, there's always next year. It's better than further damaging the joint, right? >Weigh-in this morning: 256.4 (.6 gain this week = not worth logging, but still there) Last week Ed was off of work. I can't really call it a " vacation " since we were running around every day from morning to night, one day leaving the house at 8am and not getting home until after 9pm. I'm so happy to say I only gained 1/2 pound in all that time, especially since we had to eat a few meals out unexpectedly and I had none of my on-plan food with me. At least I was able to get my exercise in every morning before we headed out so I'm sure that saved my butt from getting any bigger. >.... that's a 12.2 lb loss for 2010, not good, not bad, I can live with it I'm 10 down from January 1 and I'm just fine with that. Well, " accepting " is more like it. I'm going to work even harder to get even more off. Since my calories are already at the lowest they can be for health and I'm *hungry* 24/7, all I can do is increase exercise a bit more and hope I don't have an injury again. >April's statistics: >Net gain .8 lbs I logged a loss of 3 pounds for April, the best month of the past 10 years, I think. >Steps logged: 330832 (or 11027 daily average) According to my calendar I only missed 4 days of exercise for the month. My cardiologist is as bad as - he said I have to exercise each and every day I plan to be alive, that without that hour of cardio exercise daily my heart muscle will wither and die. Exaggerate much? LOL >Weight 251.0 I was there during the wek before vacation but my usual fluctuations left me this morning at 252. >I decided this morning when I was choosing breakfast of greek yogurt and coffee that I am not going to wallow around in misery for myself and keep gaining weight because I am limited to what I can or cannot do exercise-wise on this journey. It's so frustrating when you *can't* do what is needed for weight loss, like exerise because of an injury. I know I can subsist on just air and water and still gain weight unless I add in an hour of exercise a day. >I have a tear in the cartilidge and maybe something going on with the bone in there. I can live with it, or I can have surgery if I don't like how I am limited by it (which is a lot because I basically haven't been able to do much for exercise the past 3 months) Good luck, whatever you decide. Stupid question, but is your job situation secure enough that you can take off for the few weeks of work? Usually this isn't even something that would come across anyone's mind, but in this economy, with those in charge looking for *any* excuse to get rid of personnel, it's something to think about. >Onward and DOWNWARD, friends! Busy day! Today's the day (prom) for DS! His girl/friend is kinda cute too - wonder if they will start a romance out of this LOL!! I'm sure they had a great time! Back in 1971 when we had our prom, it was held in a classy club in Manhattan, tickets back *then* were $250 each, so only the rich kids could afford to go. We had a lot of them in our school - kids of doctors, lawyers, politicians, etc. Very few of us came from working class families. After the dance they all had rental houses down the Jersey Shore and a whole weekend was made of it. I don't think *anyone* went home the same night. No, I didn't go. None of the girls in my group did, but we did get together for a group dress-up date locally and we later wound up in White Castle for burgers and home by midnight. I haven't seen those girls in years, but I did attend the funeral for my date about 15 years ago when he died of pneumonia complications. Small-world part of the story - my husband worked with his father down the army base for 25 years and he didn't know I knew his son until the funeral. Sue in NJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 27, 2010 Report Share Posted September 27, 2010 Greetings, I have recently been diagnoised with candidas. I feel as though I have suffered with this condition all my life and never knew exactly what was wrong with me. Now that I know, I have been doing research online and it seems that every webpage that I go to says something different about what I should or should not do, eat or use. I am seeking suggestings from those who actually suffer from this condition. What has helped and what should I stay away from. I'm taking GSE and have cut all sweets from my diet. I have been drinking plenty of water, eating lots of veggies and adding extra fiber. My body has been feeling odd, I'm warm all the time and I have had a headache off and on. Is this something I should expecT? Am I on the right track or should I be doing something different. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 27, 2010 Report Share Posted September 27, 2010 Lay off the fiber and read every page on Bee's site. And do exactly what she says. Ignore everyone else or everything else that you read. I have done it all, from fasting to vegan, to other candida diets to the Gaps diet. I have had more success in the last 6 weeks doing this diet than I had in the past year before that. And all I actually really changed was adding the foods that I thought I was allergic to when I was actually just having healing reactions. Eggs and coconut oil are super healing foods and you should add them to your diet immediately if you haven't already. Good luck, Danny. > > Greetings, I have recently been diagnoised with candidas. I feel as though I have suffered with this condition all my life and never knew exactly what was wrong with me. Now that I know, I have been doing research online and it seems that every webpage that I go to says something different about what I should or should not do, eat or use. I am seeking suggestings from those who actually suffer from this condition. What has helped and what should I stay away from. I'm taking GSE and have cut all sweets from my diet. I have been drinking plenty of water, eating lots of veggies and adding extra fiber. My body has been feeling odd, I'm warm all the time and I have had a headache off and on. Is this something I should expecT? Am I on the right track or should I be doing something different. Thanks. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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