Hello to All

[Guest guest]

Dear Amy,

You are Canadian, aren't you?

If so I think I have a great site for you. But I am at work computer

(yeah I know it is a holiday, but I ama workaholic! had to grade

senior finals!).The site is on my home computer.

Let me know!

Love ya

Jeanetta

>

> Hi everyone,

>

> I'm a newbie here, looking forward to gather some extra info on

> becoming a pharmacy tech. Thank you Jeanetta for the invite, by the

> way Hope to possibly chat to some of you about being employed in

> the Pharmacy sector..which reminds me, are there many opportunities

> out there for techs to work overseas for new graduates? It was

> something i've been looking into, so if anybody has any info on

that,

> please share, my all means

>

> Thanks,

>

> Amy.

[Guest guest]

Dear Jeanetta,

Yes, I'm a Canadian citzen..I love my country don't get me wrong, but

I would love to explore all the different options out there for a

Pharmacy Tech, even if it means doing a bit of moving. I'd love to

take a look at that site that you mentioned, so please feel free to

pass along the link when you get a chance

Many Thanks!

Amy.

" Jeanetta Mastron CPhT BS Chemistry <rxjm2002@y...> " <rxjm2002@y...>

wrote:

> Dear Amy,

>

> You are Canadian, aren't you?

> If so I think I have a great site for you. But I am at work computer

> (yeah I know it is a holiday, but I ama workaholic! had to grade

> senior finals!).The site is on my home computer.

>

> Let me know!

>

> Love ya

> Jeanetta

[Guest guest]

Any idea what Techs make in Canada, ( in US dollars ) ?

Do they have their own National Certification process ?

Is there even such a thing as a " Phr. Tech " in Canada?

scott

> > Dear Amy,

> >

> > You are Canadian, aren't you?

> > If so I think I have a great site for you. But I am at work

computer

> > (yeah I know it is a holiday, but I ama workaholic! had to

grade

> > senior finals!).The site is on my home computer.

> >

> > Let me know!

> >

> > Love ya

> > Jeanetta

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I have no idea what the wages are in Canada but pharmacy technicians do play a

great role in pharmacy in that country. They take the same US certification

that we do administered by the PTCB. So when they pass they use the CPhT

credentials. You can check out their organization, Canadian Association of

Pharmacy Technicians on-line. I forget his name, but the guy who heads the

organization occasionally posts messages at the TechLectures forum. I don't

know if he's a member here. If you post this same message at the

pharmacytechnician I am sure he or another one of the Canadian

members will be glad to answer your questions.

Sincerely,

Lynch-Brunozzi, CPhT

________________________________________________________________________________\

___________________

Re: Hello to All

Any idea what Techs make in Canada, ( in US dollars ) ?

Do they have their own National Certification process ?

Is there even such a thing as a " Phr. Tech " in Canada?

scott

> > Dear Amy,

> >

> > You are Canadian, aren't you?

> > If so I think I have a great site for you. But I am at work

computer

> > (yeah I know it is a holiday, but I ama workaholic! had to

grade

> > senior finals!).The site is on my home computer.

> >

> > Let me know!

> >

> > Love ya

> > Jeanetta

[Guest guest]

Dear ,

Actually I have been told by two different Candians two different

things about PTCB and CPhT. The second statement counters what you

have written, yet it is what I tend to believe, but need proof.

One thing I was told is that the Canadians can take the test here in

the US (come across the boarder near Niagra Falls) and it is cheaper

to do so. And that when they pass they can use the CPhT behind their

name.

A different Canadian told me that that is nOT true and in fact the

Canadians have a different PTCB exam due to the laws being different

and some drugs. But that when they pass they then can use the CPhT

behinid the name.

I tend to believe the latter, but have not checked into it. I will

however expect our new Canadian Member and other Canadian members to

educate us.

Resepctfully,

Jeanetta Mastron CPht

F/O

> > > Dear Amy,

> > >

> > > You are Canadian, aren't you?

> > > If so I think I have a great site for you. But I am at work

> computer

> > > (yeah I know it is a holiday, but I ama workaholic! had to

> grade

> > > senior finals!).The site is on my home computer.

> > >

> > > Let me know!

> > >

> > > Love ya

> > > Jeanetta

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

If you work in the retail sector in Canada, the wages tend to be

pretty low at about $8 to $10 dollars an hour, but in the hospital

you can usually get anywhere between $14-$24 range from what I hear.

I hope that helped some

Amy.

>

>

> Any idea what Techs make in Canada, ( in US dollars ) ?

> Do they have their own National Certification process ?

> Is there even such a thing as a " Phr. Tech " in Canada?

>

>

>

> scott

[Guest guest]

According to the Trends Report (see www.taro.ca) the average

technician wage in Canada was $11.20 in 2001 and $11.60 in 2002.

College and certified techs made about $11.80 an hour in the 2001

survey but were not distinguished in the 2002 survey from those with

only OJT. (I have heard of some community pharmacies hiring at minimum

wage ~$8.00 but they are becoming fewer and realize they don't keep

staff for very long. Unionized pharmacies and hospital pay the highest.)

As per certification, PTCB is not recognized in Canada however some

techs have taken it out of interest sake. In Ontario, the Ontario

College of Pharmacists (OCP) has a certification exam and has

registered the CPhT designation so no other organization can use it in

Canada (so those certified with PTCB CANNOT use this designation in

Canada legally). Alberta has recently (2001) started their own

certification exam and requested to use the designation and it was

denied by OCP so I am not sure what designation they are using.

Sorry this is brief but I am leaving for a week of holidays tomorrow

and am supposed to be packing. I hope this clears up any questions

about Canadian standards but if there is more I will try to check in

next week from Florida :-)

Joy BSc.Phm, Pharm.D.

Technician Educator, Niagara College, Welland, Ontario Canada

[Guest guest]

Dear Joy ,

THANK YOU AS YOU KNOW YOU ARE MY SOURCE, I APPRECIATED YOU COMING

ORWARD. I HAD NOT HAD A CHANCE TO CONTACT YOU THANKS FOR TACKLING THE

QUESTION. Have a nice trip,.

Dera All, I did not want to quote my source (Joy) until I had

contacted her. This is the person who told me that PTCB CPhT is not

used/accepted.

Joy in an Educator and is on my Educator's site. The site is

specifically for formal pharm tech program educators. So if you

happen to know of such a candidate, please feel free to pass on my

email and I will in turn invite them. RXJM@002@...

Respectfully,

Jeanetta Mastron CPhT BS Chemistry

Pharm Tech Educator.

Founder/Owner

This is my source

> According to the Trends Report (see www.taro.ca) the average

> technician wage in Canada was $11.20 in 2001 and $11.60 in 2002.

> College and certified techs made about $11.80 an hour in the 2001

> survey but were not distinguished in the 2002 survey from those with

> only OJT. (I have heard of some community pharmacies hiring at

minimum

> wage ~$8.00 but they are becoming fewer and realize they don't keep

> staff for very long. Unionized pharmacies and hospital pay the

highest.)

> As per certification, PTCB is not recognized in Canada however some

> techs have taken it out of interest sake. In Ontario, the Ontario

> College of Pharmacists (OCP) has a certification exam and has

> registered the CPhT designation so no other organization can use it

in

> Canada (so those certified with PTCB CANNOT use this designation in

> Canada legally). Alberta has recently (2001) started their own

> certification exam and requested to use the designation and it was

> denied by OCP so I am not sure what designation they are using.

> Sorry this is brief but I am leaving for a week of holidays tomorrow

> and am supposed to be packing. I hope this clears up any questions

> about Canadian standards but if there is more I will try to check in

> next week from Florida :-)

> Joy BSc.Phm, Pharm.D.

> Technician Educator, Niagara College, Welland, Ontario Canada

[Guest guest]

Has any one tried bextra?

To me, Bextra had no more effect than taking

ibuprofen.

[Guest guest]

> Has any one tried bextra?

>

> To me, Bextra had no more effect than taking

> ibuprofen.

Yes, I have tried Bextra. It did nothing more for me either.

Tamara

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 7/9/03 8:11:16 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

janekarsten@... writes:

> Has any one tried bextra?

>

> To me, Bextra had no more effect than taking

> ibuprofen.

I do really well on Bextra; I think its just an individual thing. My rheumie

also just told me that if I need to I can take a second 20mg tablet a day as

it is being prescribed this way to treat other disorders, which I think is

different than the other meds in this category.

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 7/9/2003 5:34:16 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

HotDAM41@... writes:

>

> >Has any one tried bextra?

> >

> >To me, Bextra had no more effect than taking

> >ibuprofen.

>

>

> Yes, I have tried Bextra. It did nothing more for me either

Bextra did nothing for me as well.

[Guest guest]

rachelviognier@... writes:

> I do really well on Bextra; I think its just an individual thing. My rheumie

> also just told me that if I need to I can take a second 20mg tablet a day as

> it is being prescribed this way to treat other disorders, which I think is

> different than the other meds in this category.

I do very well on Bextra too! I also can take a second dose of 20 mg if I

need it. I haven't had any side effect while taking it as I had trouble

digesting others such as Celebrex and Vioxx. This is a good med for me!

[Guest guest]

I have been on 20 mg of bextra and it has been working for me. My

D.O. wants to try and get me down to 10 mg if the MTX works. I have

only been on the MTX for 7 weeks so we'll see what happens.

Eileen___________________________

[Guest guest]

Thank you Debby. I couldn't have done it with out all the wonderful support and learning of others out there with the same illness. I found hope here with all of you!

[Guest guest]

. This is wonderful news indeed! How

blessed you are to be responding so well! Keep it up!

Debby

[ ] Hello to

all

I

had a complete physical with my primary Doc yesterday and I got the results of

my blood test back today. I had blood tests at my GI' soffice in November

and the enzyems were at 25 each and so he began lowering the prednisone 5mg

every five days starting on Dec. 20. My primary said today that my

enzymes were AST 19 and the ALT 18. I was so excited. They are

still coming down as the dose gets lower. The only thing is my

cholesterol and Triglycerides were through the roof and I have to go on a very

strict diet and if the numbers aren't down in three months then she is going to

put me on a med for it. I really don't want that so I am going to try

really hard with this diet. I am just so thankful that my levels are

going down and so far staying down. I was only diagnosed with this Sept

2003 so I do feel so blessed. Also, I have been blessed with finding this

group and meeting Sandy from Texas in person. She has been so

wonderful. She has given me so much support--Thanks Sandy! This is

a great group with wonderful information and support. To all the new

members, Welcome. You will get all the support you need here.

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We are all with you, thought of you often. We miss you, take it easy, sounds like you might be getting over the worst of it. Lynne

-----Original Message-----From: Davies [mailto:lisamarie64@...]Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2004 9:21 PM Subject: [ ] Hello to all

Hello to All my fellow heppers...

I am sorry that I have not been on line lately, as tx has not been to kind on this body of mine... This friday will be my 4th shot, and I don't think I have been on since right after I started... Sides are lessoning a little, had to go in the hospital for a bit as my ulcer decided to pay me a visit after not having any problems for over 11 years.. This didn't surprise me, as all the stress one is under with just having hep-c and trying to deal with it...

Over all, I am doing ok, and am ever so grateful to God that I do not have all the sides... I remind myself everyday those less fortunate than I, and that things could be much worse, and that is what helps get me through...

I have missed you all, and talking back and fourth, helped me get prepared so much... I am just so grateful to have you all to turn too... and ever so blessed.......

I want to say congrats to Rick on the grandbaby.... I had my first grandbaby last march, and let me tell you, it was the most amazing and wonderful experience of my life.... I cherrish her so... and it has brought my daughter and I much closer...

I also wanted to say, that if you all don't here for me for a bit, know that I would love to be here... Somedays I just can't, I don't have the strenght or I get too nausiated to be up for long... Also know that even though I am not here, you all are in my thoughts and prayers daily... I miss you guys...

Take care of you all and May God continue to bless us all...

Love you and miss you all

Marie

[Guest guest]

No need for apologies, we all have our days.. Join us when you're up to it. I'm glad to hear that things seem to be settling down a little bit for you. You've got that attitude of gratitude which will be sure to help you out. I hope things continue to improve and we get that dragon whipped again!! -dz- Davies <lisamarie64@...> wrote:

Hello to All my fellow heppers...

I am sorry that I have not been on line lately, as tx has not been to kind on this body of mine... This friday will be my 4th shot, and I don't think I have been on since right after I started... Sides are lessoning a little, had to go in the hospital for a bit as my ulcer decided to pay me a visit after not having any problems for over 11 years.. This didn't surprise me, as all the stress one is under with just having hep-c and trying to deal with it...

Over all, I am doing ok, and am ever so grateful to God that I do not have all the sides... I remind myself everyday those less fortunate than I, and that things could be much worse, and that is what helps get me through...

I have missed you all, and talking back and fourth, helped me get prepared so much... I am just so grateful to have you all to turn too... and ever so blessed.......

I want to say congrats to Rick on the grandbaby.... I had my first grandbaby last march, and let me tell you, it was the most amazing and wonderful experience of my life.... I cherrish her so... and it has brought my daughter and I much closer...

I also wanted to say, that if you all don't here for me for a bit, know that I would love to be here... Somedays I just can't, I don't have the strenght or I get too nausiated to be up for long... Also know that even though I am not here, you all are in my thoughts and prayers daily... I miss you guys...

Take care of you all and May God continue to bless us all...

Love you and miss you all

Marie

[Guest guest]

HA i think img etting alzheimers too

Hello to All

> Hello everyone,

>

> am back after my hands are finally healed, at first they dried and had

> cracks and then a secondary infection set in. It was real bad,

> and I felt helpless as I couldnt manage anything, apart from that feeling

> very low and irritable

> It all started with dried hands 6 years ago, which often turned into an

> infection, I went from one skin specialist to another but it all

> worked till I was on meds. Even took an allergy test and inspite of

avoiding

> all the banned items, my malady continued.

> Finally went for a thorough check up and thyroid was discovered.

> Most of the symptoms I always felt were constipation, infact I just got

> operated for piles, ofcourse dry skin, severe mood swings, lots of

swelling

> especially on hands, stomach and feet with fluid retention, brittle nails

> and above all brain fog. Have to all times maintain a diary to remind me

all

> of all I have to do. Am relieved to know from this listserve that this is

an

> effect of thyroid or I was wondering if Alzheimers was setting in.Started

> with 25mg thyroid supplement and am now on 100mg, take a check every 6

> months.

> Along with this ailment Iam also thalleseamic minor and my haemoglobin

> doesnt go above 10, hence this leaves me with low stamina, infact at the

end

> of the day I always joke, my battery is down and Ive run out of fuel.

> My first pregnancy was bad, had severe toxemia and was hospitalised for

the

> last 2 months with a salt and sugar free diet. Luckily all went well at

the

> delivery time. Second time I had difficulty conceiving and was put on

> hormone medication for the first four months to avoid the

> miscarriages.During menopause two years ago, I had lots of trouble and now

> its all over.<Iam 56 years old>.

> Regarding coconut oil, well it helps a lot with dryness, after all it is a

> natural product and harmless.

> Would be happy to receive comments and input from this list.

> Loves Pushpa

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hello, Rod,

and welcome to the group. You've come to the right place to find out

all the news concerning HCV. The folks here are always ready to lift

you up and help you out.

Hugs, Suzy

> i just join group today. i have had or know about hepc for 11 years

> now..i took treatments for it like 4 years ago and have been living

> normal so far..i am hoping to make new friends and share ideas

> w/people....i have been out of touch w/new medication they have

now.i

> hope it is better than what i had to get treated w/.i took first

> stuff they came out w/nad sides were terrible,but thank god i made

it

> there it ok.and have been doing every since......hope to meet all

of

> yall and make new friends.......

[Guest guest]

I have been eating soft foods first because they went down better

and then eating a bite or 2 of meat. I have been eating almost no

meat because it seems to get stuck or come back up. I'm not sure

what you mean by reflux. I only have problems when I eat, hard to

get things down, especially when I eat dinner I have to eat small

snack type meals during the day at work. I eat cheese, slim fast

shakes, crackers and tuna etc. Dr. Neal felt that my band was tight

enough and did not want to fill it further. He thought I was

probably eating around the band or going back to old habits. I

started going to support group in Shelton, 3 times now, but it is

difficult because I live so far away.

Thank you for responding, Gail

> // This is the first time that I have ever posted to a group so I

am

> new at this. I was banded 11/03 by doctor Neal. I am down 25

pounds.

> I have been frustrated because I have not lost weight in 4 months.

I

> went in for a band fill about 2 weeks ago and He did not want to

> fill my band. I have 1.3cc and not sure what band type. //

[Guest guest]

Hi, and welcome! Glad you're with us!

Yes, there is a lot you must know to be able to eat correcetly to

keep your band safe and healthy.

If you were banded in the US by Dr. Neal, you have an inamed band,

and almost certinly the 9.75 cm, 4 cc one ( a bigger band is

available now for select people, but not back in January)

Dr. Neal is right that you should not be getting more fills until you

are pretty knowledgeable about what you need to know.

Let us know what kind of help you need - do you know what foods to

choose? The basic band rules about how to eat? Have you been having

any kind of pain, barfing, or other trouble? Do you know about the

protein and fiber that you need? Lots of people here happy to help -

Sandy R

> This is the first time that I have ever posted to a group so I am

> new at this. I was banded 11/03 by doctor Neal. I am down 25

pounds.

> I have been frustrated because I have not lost weight in 4 months.

I

> went in for a band fill about 2 weeks ago and He did not want to

> fill my band. I have 1.3cc and not sure what band type. I was

> concerned about my lack of understanding about how the band works.

> It was suggested that I try Bandsters and I did. I am so thankful

> that you started this new group. I was really having a problem with

> smartbandster. Too much stuff that I didn't need. I have learned so

> much just reading the postings. I feel like I finally have

somewhere

> to have my questions answered. Thanks again

[Guest guest]

From your description, it does sound like you eating around the

band. Why cheese? Why crackers? If you have to eat during the day,

why not choose something other then fat? (cheese). The reflux is

the acid in the throat coming up because of then the band is too

tight. Are you chewing for your food really well? I get tired of

the chewing- but if I don't- I'm in trouble. It does sound like you

need to redo some of your eating habits. It's easier said then

done, but it's well worth the effort. Are you drinking your water?

[Guest guest]

I'm not sure what I should eat when I am at work. I only have 1/2

hour for lunch and find it difficult to eat anything solid, I guess

I talk too much and dont watch how I am chewing. Do you have any

suggestions about small meals or snacks? I don't have reflux, I did

before the surgery. I do have pain in my chest quite frequently when

I eat and do barf occassionally. what is PBing?

> From your description, it does sound like you eating around the

> band. Why cheese? Why crackers? If you have to eat during the

day,

> why not choose something other then fat? (cheese). The reflux is

> the acid in the throat coming up because of then the band is too

> tight. Are you chewing for your food really well? I get tired of

> the chewing- but if I don't- I'm in trouble. It does sound like

you

> need to redo some of your eating habits. It's easier said then

> done, but it's well worth the effort. Are you drinking your water?

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I need to know just about everything. I have read the

recommendations for protein, fiber etc. I used FitDat yesterday and

found my eating is off. 43g fat, 59g carb, 11g fiber and 67g of

protein, 900cal, I just ate what I thought was healthy. I do barf

every now and then and have chest pain frequently when I eat. I

tried to check out your daily food intake but I could'nt get in as

you suggested. If anyone has any suggestions that would be great. I

am wondering why I have never been given this info before. Where is

everyone finding this stuff out, in the groups?

> > This is the first time that I have ever posted to a group so I

am

> > new at this. I was banded 11/03 by doctor Neal. I am down 25

> pounds.

> > I have been frustrated because I have not lost weight in 4

months.

> I

> > went in for a band fill about 2 weeks ago and He did not want to

> > fill my band. I have 1.3cc and not sure what band type. I was

> > concerned about my lack of understanding about how the band

works.

> > It was suggested that I try Bandsters and I did. I am so

thankful

> > that you started this new group. I was really having a problem

with

> > smartbandster. Too much stuff that I didn't need. I have learned

so

> > much just reading the postings. I feel like I finally have

> somewhere

> > to have my questions answered. Thanks again