Guest guest Posted June 12, 2005 Report Share Posted June 12, 2005 Thanks! Just curious. I know little of Texas and I know Christian is from there. So I thought I would ask! Seems many of you on this site are from Texas. Was just wondering about having a party down there! Hee! Love ya Jeanetta --- Bernard <leslieiowan@...> wrote: > Jeanetta > We are about 3 & 1/2 hrs from Corpus Christi > maybe 210 miles. > thanks > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2005 Report Share Posted August 7, 2005 Anyone here have an MRI after hip or other joint replacement? Do I have to worry about what my implants are made of? Seems I saw something about that on TV. And if I do, how do I find out what my implants are made of? So far, my surgeon hasn't gotten back to me and the MRI is being done by someone trying to help reduce my pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2005 Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 i have been through several MRI's since my hip replacement. as far as i can tell no one has been the least bit concerned about my hip. they do ask questions about the vascular clips left from my first hip surgery _____________________________________________________________________ FREE Emoticons for your email! Click Here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2005 Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 Hi Lynette Re knowing what your implants are made of. You can ask your doctor.... personally I requested my medical records from the hospital, it cost me 32$ but now I have the paperwork and if I travel to another country, I will make sure to bring a copy of what my implants are in case I have problems. Might make it faster to get medical help. CaroleLynetteLyn@... wrote: Anyone here have an MRI after hip or other joint replacement? Do I have to worry about what my implants are made of? Seems I saw something about that on TV. And if I do, how do I find out what my implants are made of? So far, my surgeon hasn't gotten back to me and the MRI is being done by someone trying to help reduce my pain.__________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2005 Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 Hi I have a TKR and recently needed an MRI on the opposite hip - no problem! THE MRI people asked me before if I had any replacement parts. Nikki in NH From: Joint Replacement [mailto:Joint Replacement ] On Behalf Of LynetteLyn@...Sent: Monday, August 08, 2005 3:26 AMJoint Replacement Subject: Re: Digest Number 1007 Anyone here have an MRI after hip or other joint replacement? Do I have to worry about what my implants are made of? Seems I saw something about that on TV. And if I do, how do I find out what my implants are made of? So far, my surgeon hasn't gotten back to me and the MRI is being done by someone trying to help reduce my pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2005 Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 Nikki.... Where in NH are you? I am in Bristol.... north of Concord. lee ******** "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'WOW What a Ride!'" RE: Digest Number 1007 Hi I have a TKR and recently needed an MRI on the opposite hip - no problem! THE MRI people asked me before if I had any replacement parts. Nikki in NH From: Joint Replacement [mailto:Joint Replacement ] On Behalf Of LynetteLyn@...Sent: Monday, August 08, 2005 3:26 AMJoint Replacement Subject: Re: Digest Number 1007 Anyone here have an MRI after hip or other joint replacement? Do I have to worry about what my implants are made of? Seems I saw something about that on TV. And if I do, how do I find out what my implants are made of? So far, my surgeon hasn't gotten back to me and the MRI is being done by someone trying to help reduce my pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2005 Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 I'm in Salem - about 2 mi from Rockingham Park From: Joint Replacement [mailto:Joint Replacement ] On Behalf Of MARYLEE GUERTINSent: Monday, August 08, 2005 4:59 PMJoint Replacement Subject: Re: Digest Number 1007 Nikki.... Where in NH are you? I am in Bristol.... north of Concord. lee ******** "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'WOW What a Ride!'" RE: Digest Number 1007 Hi I have a TKR and recently needed an MRI on the opposite hip - no problem! THE MRI people asked me before if I had any replacement parts. Nikki in NH From: Joint Replacement [mailto:Joint Replacement ] On Behalf Of LynetteLyn@...Sent: Monday, August 08, 2005 3:26 AMJoint Replacement Subject: Re: Digest Number 1007 Anyone here have an MRI after hip or other joint replacement? Do I have to worry about what my implants are made of? Seems I saw something about that on TV. And if I do, how do I find out what my implants are made of? So far, my surgeon hasn't gotten back to me and the MRI is being done by someone trying to help reduce my pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 MRI after hip or other joint replacement? Do I have to worry about what my implants are made of? >>>MRI have magnets and although they say your "not supposed to" it depends on just what type of implant you have and exactly what needs to be done. Can I Have A MRI With A Metal Implant or Joint Replacement http://specials.about.com/zxfcp0.htm?gs=orthopedics & u=http://orthopedics.about.com/od/hipkneereplacement/f/mri.htm Not just implants are an issue either..... I was questioned on the inks used in my tatoos as well. how do I find out what my implants are made of? >>> That is a your specialist question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 Hi folks - I have been " lurking " here for a while, arrived just after sweet Benjelina's passing. I found your group while googling HIV.AIDS groups in Africa. I've spent a considerable amount of time in West Africa, with some time out East and to the South. I am a writer, artist and educator. I'd love to find ways to bring support to your collective efforts. If you can, could someone please summarize for me the Benjelina Fund, and a little about her life? I will then use that to try and cultivate some support. Many thanks, and stay strong! Lars -- devarts.org + peacetiles.net On 2/9/06 7:13 PM, " AIDS treatments " <AIDS treatments > wrote: > There are 4 messages in this issue. > > Topics in this digest: > > 1. Re: TOM IN TZ > From: Mgichuki@... > 2. Re: TOM IN TZ > From: mwende mwinzi <mwendemwinzi@...> > 3. Circumcision-the reality > From: mathai@... > 4. (unknown) > From: Tom Obiero <tomokeyo@...> > > > ________________________________________________________________________ > ________________________________________________________________________ > > Message: 1 > Date: Wed, 08 Feb 2006 23:03:13 -0500 > From: Mgichuki@... > Subject: Re: TOM IN TZ > > Tom, > > Umefika TZ.? How nice. > > MUBARIKIWE and please keep us posted. > > Wams > > Re: [kca_main] Re: Bengelina >> Fund/story abt her/Thanks >>> for KCA Bold Statement!! >>> >>> >>> >>> mk,Janet-Green and all, >>> >>> I saw the edited press release and I cannot wait >> for it to hit the newsroom >>> hoping Kenyans and well wishers will respond.Iam >> going to spread the word >>> MARAONE by giving all my friends a Blind >> copy..'you never know' who will >>> respond.Great Idea Janet going by your mail below >> and what Hez had mentioned to us >>> last yr.; we can do it. Already, our LK, the DC >> scooter sister, yourself >> > === message truncated === > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2007 Report Share Posted May 28, 2007 Hey Group: THANX Skip ! ! ! That's another reason why U are my Hero, though you don't like me saying it (hehehe). I have my good days/bad days (FANTASTIC/A-OK) when dealing with chronic orthopedic pain. All my Doctor's office staff know when I enter my pain level by my answer to 'How are you today'; they get 'FANTASTIC' or 'A-OK'; which means I am in pain level 6-7 (never pain-free). I think about you dealing with our bug almost 30 years and I think about my morbid diagnosis with 15 Chronic Diseases in 2003. I think about the H**L I went through as my body adjusted to our gold.The side effects that I am currently dealing with daily; not to mention the 5 additional chronic diseases that I have acquired since my diagnosis in 2003. I think about the 4 chronic Orthopedic diseases requiring surgery prior to my diagnosis and the 3 additional since diagnosis. I had 8 Specialists after diagnosis, now I have 8. The 3 OrthoSurgeons were replaced with my PM/Pain Management Doctor and other Specialist per my chronic illness. I would give my 1st born for a 'GOOD Internist' . . . but each 'specializes' . .so each has to be 'paid' (hehehe). I think about the fact that 'Yes' you were better off with 1 GREAT Doctor who personalized your treatment. I'm not knocking my doctors, they are Good; and I've educated my H/O about our bug (hehehe). I think about how I have managed my survival these past years; how like you. . .I " LET GO & LET GOD " . . . THANX, again Skip for being there for me and continuing to be here for us. I received an email from a sister survivor and she called me her Hero. . .like you. . .I don't feel I am a hero. I've also been told that I am an inspiration by other brother & sister survivors. I've been there/done that in my survival and should there be any way that I can help by sharing my experiences. . .I am available. I've also heard the whiners, exaggerators and those who are 'in search of a to-date non-existent Cure; I don't have any time to waste on anxiety & depression and I have no 'options'. Now I'm glad that I didn't, because I don't think I would be here now if I'd taken Xanax back in the 80s or Neurontin after diagnosis of our bug. The commercial says " If you or anyone you know has attempted or committed suicide. . .please call this 800 number " . I taped it to show to my daughter, she may have been able to become part of the class action lawsuit (hehehe). Before you email me, I'm not talking about any of my brother & sister survivors. . .because I realize that some of us do need these medications. I am fortunate enough to not be one of them, and if you know yourself and my personality by now; you know that I am not posting about you personally. I know that should I not have been 'UPBEAT', after my morbid diagnosis; I had 15 fatal/terminal/chronic diseases; son entered USAF during war after 9/11; THA Surgery; the ole fart after almost 25 years abandoned me and a long, very nasty divorce over finances went on for almost 4 years; CAD Diagnosis & 2 stents; daughter dropped out of college/-2 years to enter med. school to care for me. Yesss, I could've been one of the statistics. Thanx, my Hero~Skip, my Pioneer Brother & Sister Survivors, Anjana, my Brother , Sisters Tracey, , and as Angie says. . .I am " CML Alive & Kicking " and if I didn't mention you; dang 'gold' brain. . .you know who you are. . .you too BB~~Zavie ! " I LET GO & LET GOD " . . . " I AM A SURVIVOR " . . . " I AIN'T FINISHED YET " ! ! ! " K " " I AIN'T FINISHED YET " !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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