Guest guest Posted September 5, 2001 Report Share Posted September 5, 2001 Hi ladies, Just wanted to share my experiences with you regarding my brain fog recently. I went on vacation with my family over Labor Day weekend. We took off Friday for a weekend camping in the woods at Sequoia National Park. It was gorgeous! I had to do all the prep for camping, of course, which meant packing the kids stuff, all the cooking supplies, foods, tents, blankets, sleeping bags, etc. and then helping put up camp when we got there. I felt totally fantastic the whole time we were gone, and was able to totally and thoroughly enjoy the weekend. I slept like a babe in the woods at night, and not once ever thought about even having had implants are being sick from them. I ate whatever I wanted. (Oatmeal for breakfast, sandwiches for lunch, hot dogs for dinner). Then I got home. The brain fog hit within an hour of being inside my house, (that was Monday night), and all today, (Tuesday) my head has been screwed up. Makes me wonder, is there something about the air in my house that is affecting me? It was a brand new house when we moved in, and my office is full of new furniture. Anyway, for what its worth. I had a great weekend. Maybe I should sleep out in the backyard in a tent..... again.... Patty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 5, 2001 Report Share Posted September 5, 2001 Hi Patty, ALL new furniture 'out-gasses' things not good for us to breath, and all the women I know will get a reaction from this. It's not just the wood finishes, it is also the fabrics, etc. Other things are all the 'stuff' that accumulates in our air-ducts (even tho we may not have a mold problem). We also have a hospital filtering system in our house, so I have at least my 'at home time' to allow my body to recover from all the "stuff" that 'sets off my allergies / brain fog problems -- before I get out into the real world. I can be perfectly fine while getting dressed each day, and then when I have to finally step out of my house to get into the car, my eyes will start flooding, and I quickly become temporarily somewhat 'disoriented', etc. The more I have to sit in traffic, the worse everything gets, so I try to make numerous short trips during the least trafficed hours, as I simply cannot handle 'all day shopping & errands' any longer! This kind of scheduling is not terribly efficient, however, I know I will not forget what I'm out there to do!!! Blessings, Martha M. NSIF ----- Original Message ----- From: Patty Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2001 1:22 AM Subject: Just my brain fog Hi ladies, Just wanted to share my experiences with you regarding my brain fog recently. I went on vacation with my family over Labor Day weekend. We took off Friday for a weekend camping in the woods at Sequoia National Park. It was gorgeous! I had to do all the prep for camping, of course, which meant packing the kids stuff, all the cooking supplies, foods, tents, blankets, sleeping bags, etc. and then helping put up camp when we got there. I felt totally fantastic the whole time we were gone, and was able to totally and thoroughly enjoy the weekend. I slept like a babe in the woods at night, and not once ever thought about even having had implants are being sick from them. I ate whatever I wanted. (Oatmeal for breakfast, sandwiches for lunch, hot dogs for dinner). Then I got home. The brain fog hit within an hour of being inside my house, (that was Monday night), and all today, (Tuesday) my head has been screwed up. Makes me wonder, is there something about the air in my house that is affecting me? It was a brand new house when we moved in, and my office is full of new furniture. Anyway, for what its worth. I had a great weekend. Maybe I should sleep out in the backyard in a tent..... again.... Patty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 5, 2001 Report Share Posted September 5, 2001 Hi again Patty & Ladies, I neglected to mention that we do have our air-ducts cleaned & sterilized at least once every other year. This helps alot! Also, when I bought new upholstered furniture a couple of years ago, I had it custom made, and told them when it was completed, we would not pick it up for at least a month. I'm getting ready to have a couple more upholstered pieces made by the same company and I will do the same. Let it sit in their area for about a month before picking it up, so it can do the worst part of the out-gassing in their warehouse! MM / NSIF ----- Original Message ----- From: MARTHA-NSIF Cc: Lawrence Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2001 1:52 AM Subject: Re: Just my brain fog Hi Patty, ALL new furniture 'out-gasses' things not good for us to breath, and all the women I know will get a reaction from this. It's not just the wood finishes, it is also the fabrics, etc. Other things are all the 'stuff' that accumulates in our air-ducts (even tho we may not have a mold problem). We also have a hospital filtering system in our house, so I have at least my 'at home time' to allow my body to recover from all the "stuff" that 'sets off my allergies / brain fog problems -- before I get out into the real world. I can be perfectly fine while getting dressed each day, and then when I have to finally step out of my house to get into the car, my eyes will start flooding, and I quickly become temporarily somewhat 'disoriented', etc. The more I have to sit in traffic, the worse everything gets, so I try to make numerous short trips during the least trafficed hours, as I simply cannot handle 'all day shopping & errands' any longer! This kind of scheduling is not terribly efficient, however, I know I will not forget what I'm out there to do!!! Blessings, Martha M. NSIF ----- Original Message ----- From: Patty Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2001 1:22 AM Subject: Just my brain fog Hi ladies, Just wanted to share my experiences with you regarding my brain fog recently. I went on vacation with my family over Labor Day weekend. We took off Friday for a weekend camping in the woods at Sequoia National Park. It was gorgeous! I had to do all the prep for camping, of course, which meant packing the kids stuff, all the cooking supplies, foods, tents, blankets, sleeping bags, etc. and then helping put up camp when we got there. I felt totally fantastic the whole time we were gone, and was able to totally and thoroughly enjoy the weekend. I slept like a babe in the woods at night, and not once ever thought about even having had implants are being sick from them. I ate whatever I wanted. (Oatmeal for breakfast, sandwiches for lunch, hot dogs for dinner). Then I got home. The brain fog hit within an hour of being inside my house, (that was Monday night), and all today, (Tuesday) my head has been screwed up. Makes me wonder, is there something about the air in my house that is affecting me? It was a brand new house when we moved in, and my office is full of new furniture. Anyway, for what its worth. I had a great weekend. Maybe I should sleep out in the backyard in a tent..... again.... Patty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 5, 2001 Report Share Posted September 5, 2001 You know what I found interesting? Once I got my implants, I began to have severe headaches whenever I was in my car, and always in the summer when I had the A/C on. I finally linked the headaches to the A/C and realized that I was extremely sensitive to the freon in A/C!! I've also noticed that I develop severe headaches when I'm around lots of ducts and vents, as well as fluorescent lights (such as in a hospital). I never had a problem with these things until after my implants. I guess this means I need to find a new career!!! Good excuse to go back to school and get the degree I'd love to have----sales and marketing!! e > Hi again Patty & Ladies, > > I neglected to mention that we do have our air-ducts cleaned & sterilized at > least once every other year. This helps alot! > Also, when I bought new upholstered furniture a couple of years ago, I had it > custom made, and told them when it was completed, we would not pick it up for at > least a month. I'm getting ready to have a couple more upholstered pieces made > by the same company and I will do the same. Let it sit in their area for about > a month before picking it up, so it can do the worst part of the out-gassing in > their warehouse! > > MM / NSIF > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: MARTHA-NSIF > > Cc: Lawrence > Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2001 1:52 AM > Subject: Re: Just my brain fog > > > Hi Patty, > > ALL new furniture 'out-gasses' things not good for us to breath, and all the > women I know will get a reaction from this. It's not just the wood finishes, it > is also the fabrics, etc. Other things are all the 'stuff' that accumulates in > our air-ducts (even tho we may not have a mold problem). > > We also have a hospital filtering system in our house, so I have at least my > 'at home time' to allow my body to recover from all the " stuff " that 'sets off > my allergies / brain fog problems -- before I get out into the real world. > > I can be perfectly fine while getting dressed each day, and then when I have > to finally step out of my house to get into the car, my eyes will start > flooding, and I quickly become temporarily somewhat 'disoriented', etc. The > more I have to sit in traffic, the worse everything gets, so I try to make > numerous short trips during the least trafficed hours, as I simply cannot handle > 'all day shopping & errands' any longer! > > This kind of scheduling is not terribly efficient, however, I know I will not > forget what I'm out there to do!!! > > Blessings, > Martha M. > NSIF > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Patty > > Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2001 1:22 AM > Subject: Just my brain fog > > > Hi ladies, > Just wanted to share my experiences with you regarding my brain fog > recently. I went on vacation with my family over Labor Day weekend. We took off > Friday for a weekend camping in the woods at Sequoia National Park. It was > gorgeous! I had to do all the prep for camping, of course, which meant packing > the kids stuff, all the cooking supplies, foods, tents, blankets, sleeping bags, > etc. and then helping put up camp when we got there. > > I felt totally fantastic the whole time we were gone, and was able to > totally and thoroughly enjoy the weekend. I slept like a babe in the woods at > night, and not once ever thought about even having had implants are being sick > from them. I ate whatever I wanted. (Oatmeal for breakfast, sandwiches for > lunch, hot dogs for dinner). > > Then I got home. The brain fog hit within an hour of being inside my house, > (that was Monday night), and all today, (Tuesday) my head has been screwed up. > Makes me wonder, is there something about the air in my house that is affecting > me? It was a brand new house when we moved in, and my office is full of new > furniture. > > Anyway, for what its worth. I had a great weekend. Maybe I should sleep > out in the backyard in a tent..... again.... > Patty > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 5, 2001 Report Share Posted September 5, 2001 That is so weird because I usually feel best in my own home, notice no brain fog at all at home anymore, course I don't have it much anyhow. I just moved into a brand new house and also have brand new furniture, we opted for leather sofas and an oak computer desk and glass tables, but we still have my bed from a year ago, I think my ozone air purifier helps, maybe you should get one. If your interested my inlaws are involved with a company that sells them and I can get you more info. Feel better @y..., " Patty " <fdp@l...> wrote: > Hi ladies, > Just wanted to share my experiences with you regarding my brain fog recently. I went on vacation with my family over Labor Day weekend. We took off Friday for a weekend camping in the woods at Sequoia National Park. It was gorgeous! I had to do all the prep for camping, of course, which meant packing the kids stuff, all the cooking supplies, foods, tents, blankets, sleeping bags, etc. and then helping put up camp when we got there. > > I felt totally fantastic the whole time we were gone, and was able to totally and thoroughly enjoy the weekend. I slept like a babe in the woods at night, and not once ever thought about even having had implants are being sick from them. I ate whatever I wanted. (Oatmeal for breakfast, sandwiches for lunch, hot dogs for dinner). > > Then I got home. The brain fog hit within an hour of being inside my house, (that was Monday night), and all today, (Tuesday) my head has been screwed up. Makes me wonder, is there something about the air in my house that is affecting me? It was a brand new house when we moved in, and my office is full of new furniture. > > Anyway, for what its worth. I had a great weekend. Maybe I should sleep out in the backyard in a tent..... again.... > Patty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 5, 2001 Report Share Posted September 5, 2001 Thanks , I have a cold plasma medical ozone generator and the doctor that manufactures them told me how to use it to clean the air in my house. That is on my list of things to do today! Patty ----- Original Message ----- From: <cjheer@...> < > Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2001 5:38 AM Subject: Re: Just my brain fog > That is so weird because I usually feel best in my own home, notice > no brain fog at all at home anymore, course I don't have it much > anyhow. I just moved into a brand new house and also have brand new > furniture, we opted for leather sofas and an oak computer desk and > glass tables, but we still have my bed from a year ago, I think my > ozone air purifier helps, maybe you should get one. If your > interested my inlaws are involved with a company that sells them and > I can get you more info. > > Feel better > > > > > > > @y..., " Patty " <fdp@l...> wrote: > > Hi ladies, > > Just wanted to share my experiences with you regarding my brain fog > recently. I went on vacation with my family over Labor Day weekend. > We took off Friday for a weekend camping in the woods at Sequoia > National Park. It was gorgeous! I had to do all the prep for > camping, of course, which meant packing the kids stuff, all the > cooking supplies, foods, tents, blankets, sleeping bags, etc. and > then helping put up camp when we got there. > > > > I felt totally fantastic the whole time we were gone, and was able > to totally and thoroughly enjoy the weekend. I slept like a babe in > the woods at night, and not once ever thought about even having had > implants are being sick from them. I ate whatever I wanted. (Oatmeal > for breakfast, sandwiches for lunch, hot dogs for dinner). > > > > Then I got home. The brain fog hit within an hour of being inside > my house, (that was Monday night), and all today, (Tuesday) my head > has been screwed up. Makes me wonder, is there something about the > air in my house that is affecting me? It was a brand new house when > we moved in, and my office is full of new furniture. > > > > Anyway, for what its worth. I had a great weekend. Maybe I should > sleep out in the backyard in a tent..... again.... > > Patty > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2001 Report Share Posted September 6, 2001 Could be the carpet. . ----- Original Message ----- From: Patty Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2001 2:22 AM Subject: Just my brain fog Hi ladies, Just wanted to share my experiences with you regarding my brain fog recently. I went on vacation with my family over Labor Day weekend. We took off Friday for a weekend camping in the woods at Sequoia National Park. It was gorgeous! I had to do all the prep for camping, of course, which meant packing the kids stuff, all the cooking supplies, foods, tents, blankets, sleeping bags, etc. and then helping put up camp when we got there. I felt totally fantastic the whole time we were gone, and was able to totally and thoroughly enjoy the weekend. I slept like a babe in the woods at night, and not once ever thought about even having had implants are being sick from them. I ate whatever I wanted. (Oatmeal for breakfast, sandwiches for lunch, hot dogs for dinner). Then I got home. The brain fog hit within an hour of being inside my house, (that was Monday night), and all today, (Tuesday) my head has been screwed up. Makes me wonder, is there something about the air in my house that is affecting me? It was a brand new house when we moved in, and my office is full of new furniture. Anyway, for what its worth. I had a great weekend. Maybe I should sleep out in the backyard in a tent..... again.... Patty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2001 Report Share Posted September 6, 2001 > Could be the carpet. . Thanks ... By the way, do you have any clues about this foot pain? I've been experiencing this as a new symptom in the last month. Never had it before, although I have heard many, many women complain about it. I am 3 and a half years post explant, so why would I have this now? It is a constant ache in the arch/heel area of my left foot only. Very tender when I press on it, but I can still walk normally. Patty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2001 Report Share Posted September 6, 2001 Patty it does seem strange that you would get this now, I have had this since I first got ill, in fact even before the brain stuff I had the foot pain, but mine used to be the arch and entire foot toes everything and now it has moved to just maily the heel and it seems to be the bone itself that hurts. I don't know what the heck it is and no Dr this far has had any real clear cut answers on it either so I do not know what to tell you. I do know it is better than it was before I was concerned I wouldn't be able to walk. Would also love to hear any ideas on what it might be, In @y..., fdp@l... wrote: > > > Could be the carpet. . > > Thanks ... > > By the way, do you have any clues about this foot pain? > > I've been experiencing this as a new symptom in the last month. > Never had it before, although I have heard many, many women complain > about it. I am 3 and a half years post explant, so why would I have > this now? > > It is a constant ache in the arch/heel area of my left foot only. > Very tender when I press on it, but I can still walk normally. > Patty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2001 Report Share Posted September 7, 2001 Try wearing arcopedicos which have a patented design. They are the most comfortable shoes in the world. . ----- Original Message ----- From: <fdp@...> < > Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2001 12:59 AM Subject: Re: Just my brain fog > > > Could be the carpet. . > > Thanks ... > > By the way, do you have any clues about this foot pain? > > I've been experiencing this as a new symptom in the last month. > Never had it before, although I have heard many, many women complain > about it. I am 3 and a half years post explant, so why would I have > this now? > > It is a constant ache in the arch/heel area of my left foot only. > Very tender when I press on it, but I can still walk normally. > Patty > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2001 Report Share Posted September 7, 2001 Hey--I have foot pain, too, yet I have always attributed it to being on my feet all day while at work. In PACU (recovery room), we rarely get to sit, and everything is computerized, so we stand next to the pt where the computer is at, and chart. But my foot pain is getting worse, and it is mostly concentrated in the arch, but now I am starting to have pain which shoots up my leg and is crampy. I have tried every type of medical shoe, but not many work. I've tried Dansko, Calzuros, Plogs, and Merrill outdoor wear. So, Dr. Kolb, what did you recommend that was good for feet? Are they shoes? Are they medical shoes? Where can they be purchased? e > > Patty it does seem strange that you would get this now, I have had > this since I first got ill, in fact even before the brain stuff I had > the foot pain, but mine used to be the arch and entire foot toes > everything and now it has moved to just maily the heel and it seems > to be the bone itself that hurts. I don't know what the heck it is > and no Dr this far has had any real clear cut answers on it either so > I do not know what to tell you. I do know it is better than it was > before I was concerned I wouldn't be able to walk. > > Would also love to hear any ideas on what it might be, > > > > > > > > > In @y..., fdp@l... wrote: > > > > > Could be the carpet. . > > > > Thanks ... > > > > By the way, do you have any clues about this foot pain? > > > > I've been experiencing this as a new symptom in the last month. > > Never had it before, although I have heard many, many women > complain > > about it. I am 3 and a half years post explant, so why would I have > > this now? > > > > It is a constant ache in the arch/heel area of my left foot only. > > Very tender when I press on it, but I can still walk normally. > > Patty > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2001 Report Share Posted September 8, 2001 Arcopedicos are made in Portugal and are available from mail order catalogs. After wearing them you can never wear regular shoes. . ----- Original Message ----- From: <eRene@...> < > Sent: Friday, September 07, 2001 3:28 AM Subject: Re: Re: Just my brain fog > Hey--I have foot pain, too, yet I have always attributed > it to being on my feet all day while at work. In PACU > (recovery room), we rarely get to sit, and everything is > computerized, so we stand next to the pt where the > computer is at, and chart. But my foot pain is getting > worse, and it is mostly concentrated in the arch, but > now I am starting to have pain which shoots up my leg > and is crampy. I have tried every type of medical shoe, > but not many work. I've tried Dansko, Calzuros, Plogs, > and Merrill outdoor wear. So, Dr. Kolb, what did you > recommend that was good for feet? Are they shoes? Are > they medical shoes? Where can they be purchased? > > e > > > > Patty it does seem strange that you would get this now, I have had > > this since I first got ill, in fact even before the brain stuff I had > > the foot pain, but mine used to be the arch and entire foot toes > > everything and now it has moved to just maily the heel and it seems > > to be the bone itself that hurts. I don't know what the heck it is > > and no Dr this far has had any real clear cut answers on it either so > > I do not know what to tell you. I do know it is better than it was > > before I was concerned I wouldn't be able to walk. > > > > Would also love to hear any ideas on what it might be, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > In @y..., fdp@l... wrote: > > > > > > > Could be the carpet. . > > > > > > Thanks ... > > > > > > By the way, do you have any clues about this foot pain? > > > > > > I've been experiencing this as a new symptom in the last month. > > > Never had it before, although I have heard many, many women > > complain > > > about it. I am 3 and a half years post explant, so why would I have > > > this now? > > > > > > It is a constant ache in the arch/heel area of my left foot only. > > > Very tender when I press on it, but I can still walk normally. > > > Patty > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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