Guest guest Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 I don & #39;t believe the tamiflu or r. Is rx`d to have on hand. Perhaps I am wrong Sandy wrote: > > Thanks for this post. #7 was a NSV victory for me last week. 2 years ago they could only scan my wrist as I was too heavy for the machine. Last week they were able to do my pelvis and lumbar spine. No signs of Osteoporosis. . thank goodness. (a concern for me as my mom had several hip fractures and I've had a total hyst. ) > Question. I'm thinking of getting Tamiflu or Relenza to keep on hand incase of swine flu. Anyone here have opinions on which one would be better? > This is what I've been told: Relenza is slightly cheaper, more effective, some controversy whether more side effects, administered by inhalation. > Tamiflu and Relenza both have same mechanism of action, but there is an increasing number of strains resistant to Tamiflu. > I do have a call into the nurse at my surgeon's office, but thought I'd ask here too. > Thanks!! > > banded 03/09/09 > P.S. I just tried to access several of the files (abbreviations, illness, and something else).. none were available. Don't know what's up with that. > >> >> We're all working on weight loss, and this is great. However, we all still need to have our " routine " health exams with our family docs. Banding does not change that. >> Are YOU up to date? >> Sandy r >> ------------ - >> >> From Quality Health Newsletter: >> 7 Exams Every Post-Menopausal Woman Should Have >> >> By Jeanne Faulkner >> >> For many women, life after 50 is an exciting time. Their careers are at their peak and they're enjoying time with family. They feel great and are cruising through menopause with minimal problems. >> >> Some, however, face health concerns resulting from disease, unhealthy habits, genetics, or simple wear and tear. >> >> Fortunately, with early health screening, many serious illnesses are avoidable and treatable. Follow our head to toe guidelines for health screenings after menopause. >> >> 1. Eye Exam. No, the print's not getting smaller every year. According to the American Optometric Association (AOA), " Difficulty seeing clearly for reading and close work is among the most common problems adults develop between ages 41 to 60. Along with the onset of presbyopia (nearsightedness) , an increase in . . . eye health problems occur during these years. " AOA recommends a comprehensive eye examination every two years. >> >> 2. Skin Exam. A lifetime in the sun (especially before sunscreen) leaves " golden girls " vulnerable to skin cancer. According to the National Institutes of Health, " A person's risk of skin cancer is related to lifetime exposure to UV radiation. Most skin cancer appears after age 50, but the sun damages skin from an early age. " The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends all adults (especially over 50) get an annual head-to-toe skin exam by a dermatologist. >> >> 3. Breast Exam. The American Cancer Society recommends all women over fifty get annual mammograms to screen for breast cancer. Women at high-risk may need further health screenings and diagnostic tests like MRI or ultrasound. The good news: When breast cancer is caught early, it has a 98 percent survival rate. >> >> 4. Heart Exam. Heart disease and stroke are the #1 and #3 killers of women, respectively. In addition to an annual physical that checks your weight and blood pressure, women over 50 should ask their doctor about other heart-health screening exams like blood tests for cholesterol and C-reactive protein. Ask about electrocardiogram, a stress test, and cardiac ultrasound to assess how your heart functions both with and without stress. >> >> 5. Pap Smear and Pelvic Exam. If you still have your reproductive organs (uterus, cervix, and ovaries) or are taking hormone replacement therapy, you still need your annual well-woman exam, but you may not need a Pap Smear every year. >> >> 6. Colon Exam. People over 50 are at increased risk for colorectal cancer (the second leading cause of death from cancer). According to the National Cancer Institute, five tests are used to screen for colon and rectal cancer: Fecal occult blood test, sigmoidoscopy, barium enema, colonoscopy, and digital rectal exam. Ask your doctor which ones are appropriate for you. >> >> 7. Bone Density Exam. Osteoporosis is a leading health concern for post-menopausal women as decreased estrogen contributes to fragile bones. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation. people can have osteoporosis without any signs or symptoms. Health screening for osteoporosis includes a bone mineral density (BMD) test of the hip and spine by a central DXA (dual energy x-ray absorptiometry) machine. >> >> Further health screening may be indicated depending on your history and genetics. Talk to your doctor about any new symptoms, worries, or questions you may have about your health. >> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Maybe not rx'd to have on hand.. but that didn't really answer my question. ::smile:: Which one would be better to combat the symptoms of h1n1 or swine flu. I'm leaning towards relenza, as I've heard that h1n1 is resistant to tamiflu.. but don't KNOW if that is true. Thanks, banded 03/09/09 > >> > >> We're all working on weight loss, and this is great. However, we all still need to have our " routine " health exams with our family docs. Banding does not change that. > >> Are YOU up to date? > >> Sandy r > >> ------------ - > >> > >> From Quality Health Newsletter: > >> 7 Exams Every Post-Menopausal Woman Should Have > >> > >> By Jeanne Faulkner > >> > >> For many women, life after 50 is an exciting time. Their careers are at their peak and they're enjoying time with family. They feel great and are cruising through menopause with minimal problems. > >> > >> Some, however, face health concerns resulting from disease, unhealthy habits, genetics, or simple wear and tear. > >> > >> Fortunately, with early health screening, many serious illnesses are avoidable and treatable. Follow our head to toe guidelines for health screenings after menopause. > >> > >> 1. Eye Exam. No, the print's not getting smaller every year. According to the American Optometric Association (AOA), " Difficulty seeing clearly for reading and close work is among the most common problems adults develop between ages 41 to 60. Along with the onset of presbyopia (nearsightedness) , an increase in . . .. eye health problems occur during these years. " AOA recommends a comprehensive eye examination every two years. > >> > >> 2. Skin Exam. A lifetime in the sun (especially before sunscreen) leaves " golden girls " vulnerable to skin cancer. According to the National Institutes of Health, " A person's risk of skin cancer is related to lifetime exposure to UV radiation. Most skin cancer appears after age 50, but the sun damages skin from an early age. " The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends all adults (especially over 50) get an annual head-to-toe skin exam by a dermatologist. > >> > >> 3. Breast Exam. The American Cancer Society recommends all women over fifty get annual mammograms to screen for breast cancer. Women at high-risk may need further health screenings and diagnostic tests like MRI or ultrasound. The good news: When breast cancer is caught early, it has a 98 percent survival rate. > >> > >> 4. Heart Exam. Heart disease and stroke are the #1 and #3 killers of women, respectively. In addition to an annual physical that checks your weight and blood pressure, women over 50 should ask their doctor about other heart-health screening exams like blood tests for cholesterol and C-reactive protein. Ask about electrocardiogram, a stress test, and cardiac ultrasound to assess how your heart functions both with and without stress. > >> > >> 5. Pap Smear and Pelvic Exam. If you still have your reproductive organs (uterus, cervix, and ovaries) or are taking hormone replacement therapy, you still need your annual well-woman exam, but you may not need a Pap Smear every year. > >> > >> 6. Colon Exam. People over 50 are at increased risk for colorectal cancer (the second leading cause of death from cancer). According to the National Cancer Institute, five tests are used to screen for colon and rectal cancer: Fecal occult blood test, sigmoidoscopy, barium enema, colonoscopy, and digital rectal exam. Ask your doctor which ones are appropriate for you. > >> > >> 7. Bone Density Exam. Osteoporosis is a leading health concern for post-menopausal women as decreased estrogen contributes to fragile bones. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation. people can have osteoporosis without any signs or symptoms. Health screening for osteoporosis includes a bone mineral density (BMD) test of the hip and spine by a central DXA (dual energy x-ray absorptiometry) machine. > >> > >> Further health screening may be indicated depending on your history and genetics. Talk to your doctor about any new symptoms, worries, or questions you may have about your health. > >> > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 , there are some reports of tamiflu resistance, and others that dispute it. It is your prescribing doc's job to RX what he feels is best, at the time of need, and depending on symptoms. This is one of many reasons things are not RX'd ahead on time when not yet needed. Your doc should be staying up to date with the newest info. the best thing is always prevention - get the yearly flu vaccination asap, then also get the special H1N1 flu shot as soon as it becomes available in your area. Also, please follow standard hand-washing and illness-prevention techniques. then all we can do is hope for the best. The VAST majority, by far, are only mildly ill if they get the flu. sandy r > > >> > > >> We're all working on weight loss, and this is great. However, we all still need to have our " routine " health exams with our family docs. Banding does not change that. > > >> Are YOU up to date? > > >> Sandy r > > >> ------------ - > > >> > > >> From Quality Health Newsletter: > > >> 7 Exams Every Post-Menopausal Woman Should Have > > >> > > >> By Jeanne Faulkner > > >> > > >> For many women, life after 50 is an exciting time. Their careers are at their peak and they're enjoying time with family. They feel great and are cruising through menopause with minimal problems. > > >> > > >> Some, however, face health concerns resulting from disease, unhealthy habits, genetics, or simple wear and tear. > > >> > > >> Fortunately, with early health screening, many serious illnesses are avoidable and treatable. Follow our head to toe guidelines for health screenings after menopause. > > >> > > >> 1. Eye Exam. No, the print's not getting smaller every year. According to the American Optometric Association (AOA), " Difficulty seeing clearly for reading and close work is among the most common problems adults develop between ages 41 to 60. Along with the onset of presbyopia (nearsightedness) , an increase in . . .. eye health problems occur during these years. " AOA recommends a comprehensive eye examination every two years. > > >> > > >> 2. Skin Exam. A lifetime in the sun (especially before sunscreen) leaves " golden girls " vulnerable to skin cancer. According to the National Institutes of Health, " A person's risk of skin cancer is related to lifetime exposure to UV radiation. Most skin cancer appears after age 50, but the sun damages skin from an early age. " The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends all adults (especially over 50) get an annual head-to-toe skin exam by a dermatologist. > > >> > > >> 3. Breast Exam. The American Cancer Society recommends all women over fifty get annual mammograms to screen for breast cancer. Women at high-risk may need further health screenings and diagnostic tests like MRI or ultrasound. The good news: When breast cancer is caught early, it has a 98 percent survival rate. > > >> > > >> 4. Heart Exam. Heart disease and stroke are the #1 and #3 killers of women, respectively. In addition to an annual physical that checks your weight and blood pressure, women over 50 should ask their doctor about other heart-health screening exams like blood tests for cholesterol and C-reactive protein. Ask about electrocardiogram, a stress test, and cardiac ultrasound to assess how your heart functions both with and without stress. > > >> > > >> 5. Pap Smear and Pelvic Exam. If you still have your reproductive organs (uterus, cervix, and ovaries) or are taking hormone replacement therapy, you still need your annual well-woman exam, but you may not need a Pap Smear every year. > > >> > > >> 6. Colon Exam. People over 50 are at increased risk for colorectal cancer (the second leading cause of death from cancer). According to the National Cancer Institute, five tests are used to screen for colon and rectal cancer: Fecal occult blood test, sigmoidoscopy, barium enema, colonoscopy, and digital rectal exam. Ask your doctor which ones are appropriate for you. > > >> > > >> 7. Bone Density Exam. Osteoporosis is a leading health concern for post-menopausal women as decreased estrogen contributes to fragile bones. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation. people can have osteoporosis without any signs or symptoms. Health screening for osteoporosis includes a bone mineral density (BMD) test of the hip and spine by a central DXA (dual energy x-ray absorptiometry) machine. > > >> > > >> Further health screening may be indicated depending on your history and genetics. Talk to your doctor about any new symptoms, worries, or questions you may have about your health. > > >> > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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