Guest guest Posted September 11, 1999 Report Share Posted September 11, 1999 In a message dated 9/12/99 3:47:21 AM !!!First Boot!!!, bedlam3@... writes: << Bare in mind as a soldier, one cannot go directly to the press or congressman without the potential of being charged with bypassing the chain of command, but your civilian family members can talk to whomever they wish, you can still be chastised for it, but they are civilians. (One must always be careful in what they say and to who when in the military) >> Dave, Thanks for the post. I appreciated the feedback. yes, I believe you about the military-and I have seen a lot of similar examples when I was in the military for 4 plus years. I realize that the military in a sense, is a vastly different organization than what most of us, who are civilians, know about. And yes, I have seen a lot of the unfavorable reactions of what happens after a servicemember goes to their Congressmen rather than solve the problem through the military channels. However, listen to this, and find out why it's neccessary to go the the Congressmen to get a " straight answer. " When I was in the army for less than 4 or so months(back in 1994) , I wanted to change the branch of the army that I was in, and no one...and I mean no one....could give me a straight answer(vastly different answers from about 10 different individuals, and no one could show me anything in writing). So, I got a little irritated at this example of bureaucratic nonsense, and I wrote the President, the Secretary of the Army, the Chariman of the Joint chiefs of Staff, and the Secretary of Defense with in 2(two) weeks I had the answer, in wrtiing, that I had asked for. What a suprise!!!!!! Here's another example....I got out of the military last September, 1998. I did not get my evaluataion reports on my performance in the military until late February of 1999. yes, that's about 5 months later, and I had to threaten...yes that's right...I had to threaten to to go to a congressman's office, and next thing you know, I got the evaluation reportrs delivered to me. Wow, how a threat to go to a Congressman's office gets things done. Isn't that a Coincidence!!!!! I think that's why you have so many people writing their Congressmen...because they just can't get a straight answer from thir military chain of command. And I am not suprised why they have to go to their Congressmen in the situation concerning the anthrax vaccine. I remember that when I was in the military, when ever we had a " Congressional " , or a letter from a Congressman about a soldier or one of their constituents, then we had a deadline...about 48 hours...or 2 business days to issue a written reply back to the Congressman. That's why Congressionals are soooooooooooo effective...because they get things done in a very expedient manner. . Thanks for your comment back..it was good hearing back from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 1999 Report Share Posted December 24, 1999 Hi Beth, If you want to reply to an individual using the reply button. Here is what you do: click on the 'reply' button. Point your mouse over the 'from' on the original email and drag the address to the 'to' on the new email. Delete the email address that automatically comes up on the new email. Thats it. Regards, Ersilia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2001 Report Share Posted January 21, 2001 > I think that lists should be used to start discussions that can be taken up privately > with only the parties that are interested. For example, I am still communicating > privately with someone about my " black soap " , a conversation that started > from my post to the list. Wouldn't you guys be bored to tears to still > be hearing about that on the list??? > No! I disagree. I am tired of reading interesting questions and never hearing the answers. For every person that posts a question there are probably 10 more waiting to hear what the answer is. It seems that the replies just don't com and then all those people have to jump in and ask the question again. It is meant to be an open discussion group and I learn a lot from just following other peoples thread without clogging it up with a " send it to me too " message. (Home Addresses and files are, of course, the exception or if something is OT). I hope we continue to share our solutions with all the members, thats how we learn sincerely, -- Essentials Handmade Soaps & Cosmetics Serious Products with a Sense of Humour www.essentialssoap.com Tel: 1 780 414-2828 Fax: 1 780 419-7059 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2001 Report Share Posted January 21, 2001 I would have to agree with strongly on this one! I see tons of questions that I myself would love to know the answers to! I think the replies should be to the group. It's important to make sure the replies have the same subject line so we can follow it.......and those that don't want to can just hit " delete " . If I don't see any answers, I'm liable to unknowingly ask the SAME question later on and that would just be another unnecessary clog up of e-mails to everyone! Regina " Better slip with foot than tongue " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2001 Report Share Posted January 21, 2001 Hello: I don't post much, but I have to reply to this. Personally, I have learned a lot from posts such as the ones about the " black soap " . In fact, they are the type of posts that I have learned the most. We glean bits and pieces from posts like that. I love them. Keep posting......somebody is learning something...and I am not bored. Blessings, Deborah Vaughn SoaperMom join my group for Disabled Crafters CraftingABusinessforDisabled " Normal is a setting on a washing-machine " Re: Reply > I think that lists should be used to start discussions that can be taken up privately > with only the parties that are interested. For example, I am still communicating > privately with someone about my " black soap " , a conversation that started > from my post to the list. Wouldn't you guys be bored to tears to still > be hearing about that on the list??? > No! I disagree. I am tired of reading interesting questions and never hearing the answers. For every person that posts a question there are probably 10 more waiting to hear what the answer is. It seems that the replies just don't com and then all those people have to jump in and ask the question again. It is meant to be an open discussion group and I learn a lot from just following other peoples thread without clogging it up with a " send it to me too " message. (Home Addresses and files are, of course, the exception or if something is OT). I hope we continue to share our solutions with all the members, thats how we learn sincerely, -- Essentials Handmade Soaps & Cosmetics Serious Products with a Sense of Humour www.essentialssoap.com Tel: 1 780 414-2828 Fax: 1 780 419-7059 eGroups Sponsor Get 3 CDs for ONLY $9.99! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2001 Report Share Posted January 22, 2001 In a message dated 01/21/2001 11:08:29 AM Pacific Standard Time, essentials@... writes: << I am tired of reading interesting questions and never hearing the answers. For every person that posts a question there are probably 10 more waiting to hear what the answer is. >> I agree most completely! Thank you for putting this so succinctly...Jo Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2001 Report Share Posted January 22, 2001 yea I should say how correct you are..I delete most of this toiletry stuff anymore..NO INFORMATION I can use in it...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2001 Report Share Posted January 22, 2001 I agree with this. We could start another list you know? I am on several soaping lists. I couldn't find a list for the disabled (I have lupus), so I created my own list. I started it on 1/16/01 and I already have 21 members (which I consider to be pretty good). For every problem...there is a solution. Blessings, Deborah Vaughn SoaperMom join my group for Disabled Crafters CraftingABusinessforDisabled " Normal is a setting on a washing-machine " Re: Re: Reply In a message dated 01/21/2001 11:08:29 AM Pacific Standard Time, essentials@... writes: << I am tired of reading interesting questions and never hearing the answers. For every person that posts a question there are probably 10 more waiting to hear what the answer is. >> I agree most completely! Thank you for putting this so succinctly...Jo Ann eGroups Sponsor Choose 3 DVDs for $0.49 each! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2001 Report Share Posted January 22, 2001 Lanie: Sure, the list is open. You would make a nice addition to our group. Thank you. Blessings, Deborah Vaughn Coming soon to a computer near you... www.SoaperMom.com join my group for Disabled Crafters CraftingABusinessforDisabled " Normal is a setting on a washing-machine " Re: Re: Reply Deborah, Hi, my name is Lanie and although I am not disabled, I have friends who have RSD, fibromyalgia and other disorders who are interested in having me make soap for them. Would I be allowed to join your list? Please reply privated if necessary with the address for the list, etc. Lanie lanie@... eGroups Sponsor Choose 3 DVDs for $0.49 each! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2001 Report Share Posted January 22, 2001 I just joined the list in the last couple of days, and so far all I have seen was complaining. Is there anything else on here? Re: Re: Reply > > > In a message dated 01/21/2001 11:08:29 AM Pacific Standard Time, > essentials@... writes: > > << I am tired of reading interesting questions and never hearing the > answers. For every person that posts a question there are probably 10 more > waiting to hear what the answer is. >> > > I agree most completely! Thank you for putting this so succinctly...Jo Ann > > eGroups Sponsor > > Choose 3 DVDs for $0.49 each! > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2001 Report Share Posted January 22, 2001 Deborah, Hi, my name is Lanie and although I am not disabled, I have friends who have RSD, fibromyalgia and other disorders who are interested in having me make soap for them. Would I be allowed to join your list? Please reply privated if necessary with the address for the list, etc. Lanie lanie@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2001 Report Share Posted September 7, 2001 I know this is old but glad you did send it to the list. Now I know I don't even want to try it in this climate. Thanks from San where it is sometimes warm all year. Kaye Reply My apologies....I think I just sent the whole digest in my reply.....I recently had some changes to my email and forgot to change the settings so reply would not be attached. Valleymade Naturals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2002 Report Share Posted July 17, 2002 , get some imodium!!! I had to take imodium by prescription, when I was so bad... You can buy it over the counter now... I was told by the Dr. to take one imodium (2mg.) after each bowel movement that was like water, up to 8 a day... I would go through them very quickly when I was so bad... But they Do help and it gives your system a rest for a short time... It just might get you through this trip until you can take care of it with your Dr. Yes, I suggested seeing the Dr's. here at MCO in the ER while you are here... I live 25 miles from MCO here ... I'm going to send a link for infectious colitis, read it over and see if it sounds like anything that you are going through... Take Care ((( Many hugs ))) Helen > Helen, > > Wasn't it you who suggested that I might also be checked out at the Medical > College of Ohio when I have there to see Dr. Grubb? Funny you > should mention that. I had thought of that myself, but wanted to see my > child through, first. I ate steamed rice and gingerale for supper tonight, > and it went straight through. I am wondering if I might have a bleeding > ulcer or something. I just don't know. I do know it's not getting a bit > better no matter what I do. I'm taking every pill my dr. has prescribed, > and it doesn't matter what I do or don't eat. It's unpredictable. My > family dr.'s longtime nurse called me at home this evening and said she was > going to call that gastro dr. personally tomorrow and tell him just how > serious my family dr. considers my case to be, and that I need treatment > pretty doggone fast. I got a thing in the mail from that gastro practice > today that said for me to take a LAXATIVE before my colonoscopy!!!!!! Do > they have any idea just what that'd do to me????? I think I would dehydrate > so quickly that it would be a matter of lifesaving measures instead of a > colonoscopy. Laxative, indeed! I need something that has the OPPOSITE > effect, and quick. > > Love, > {\o/} {\o/} {\o/} {\o/} {\o/} {\o/} {\o/} */*\* */*\* */*\* */*\* */*\* */*\* */*\* RAINBOW ANGELS TO PROTECT YOU !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2002 Report Share Posted July 18, 2002 Dear Helen, For some reason, I wasn't able to open the links. I kept getting error messages. Imodium had no effect. My dr. took me off that and put me on Lomotil.....also Lactinex, Prilosec, Nulev, and Flagyl. Love, Re: reply , get some imodium!!! I had to take imodium by prescription, when I was so bad... You can buy it over the counter now... I was told by the Dr. to take one imodium (2mg.) after each bowel movement that was like water, up to 8 a day... I would go through them very quickly when I was so bad... But they Do help and it gives your system a rest for a short time... It just might get you through this trip until you can take care of it with your Dr. Yes, I suggested seeing the Dr's. here at MCO in the ER while you are here... I live 25 miles from MCO here ... I'm going to send a link for infectious colitis, read it over and see if it sounds like anything that you are going through... Take Care ((( Many hugs ))) Helen > Helen, > > Wasn't it you who suggested that I might also be checked out at the Medical > College of Ohio when I have there to see Dr. Grubb? Funny you > should mention that. I had thought of that myself, but wanted to see my > child through, first. I ate steamed rice and gingerale for supper tonight, > and it went straight through. I am wondering if I might have a bleeding > ulcer or something. I just don't know. I do know it's not getting a bit > better no matter what I do. I'm taking every pill my dr. has prescribed, > and it doesn't matter what I do or don't eat. It's unpredictable. My > family dr.'s longtime nurse called me at home this evening and said she was > going to call that gastro dr. personally tomorrow and tell him just how > serious my family dr. considers my case to be, and that I need treatment > pretty doggone fast. I got a thing in the mail from that gastro practice > today that said for me to take a LAXATIVE before my colonoscopy!!!!!! Do > they have any idea just what that'd do to me????? I think I would dehydrate > so quickly that it would be a matter of lifesaving measures instead of a > colonoscopy. Laxative, indeed! I need something that has the OPPOSITE > effect, and quick. > > Love, > {\o/} {\o/} {\o/} {\o/} {\o/} {\o/} {\o/} */*\* */*\* */*\* */*\* */*\* */*\* */*\* RAINBOW ANGELS TO PROTECT YOU !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2002 Report Share Posted July 18, 2002 -I have been on lomotil too for a long time as I used to take the other but ti also becamse non effective. I cannot get out of the house if I don't take it. carol On Thu, 18 Jul 2002 10:28:35 -0500 " ~Lonestar Rose~ " <waltzacrosstexaswithme@...> writes: > Dear Helen, > > For some reason, I wasn't able to open the links. I kept getting > error messages. Imodium had no effect. My dr. took me off that and > put me on Lomotil.....also Lactinex, Prilosec, Nulev, and Flagyl. > Love, > > > Re: reply > > , get some imodium!!! I had to take imodium by prescription, > when I > was so bad... You can buy it over the counter now... I was told by > the Dr. to > take one imodium (2mg.) after each bowel movement that was like > water, up to > 8 a day... I would go through them very quickly when I was so bad... > But they > Do help and it gives your system a rest for a short time... It just > might get > you through this trip until you can take care of it with your Dr. > Yes, I suggested seeing the Dr's. here at MCO in the ER while you > are > here... I live 25 miles from MCO here ... I'm going to send a link > for > infectious colitis, read it over and see if it sounds like anything > that you > are going through... > Take Care > ((( Many hugs ))) > Helen > > > > Helen, > > > > Wasn't it you who suggested that I might also be checked out at > the Medical > > College of Ohio when I have there to see Dr. Grubb? Funny > you > > should mention that. I had thought of that myself, but wanted to > see my > > child through, first. I ate steamed rice and gingerale for supper > tonight, > > and it went straight through. I am wondering if I might have a > bleeding > > ulcer or something. I just don't know. I do know it's not > getting a bit > > better no matter what I do. I'm taking every pill my dr. has > prescribed, > > and it doesn't matter what I do or don't eat. It's unpredictable. > My > > family dr.'s longtime nurse called me at home this evening and said > she was > > going to call that gastro dr. personally tomorrow and tell him > just how > > serious my family dr. considers my case to be, and that I need > treatment > > pretty doggone fast. I got a thing in the mail from that gastro > practice > > today that said for me to take a LAXATIVE before my > colonoscopy!!!!!! Do > > they have any idea just what that'd do to me????? I think I would > dehydrate > > so quickly that it would be a matter of lifesaving measures > instead of a > > colonoscopy. Laxative, indeed! I need something that has the > OPPOSITE > > effect, and quick. > > > > Love, > > > > > {\o/} {\o/} {\o/} {\o/} {\o/} {\o/} {\o/} > */*\* */*\* */*\* */*\* */*\* */*\* */*\* > RAINBOW ANGELS TO > PROTECT YOU !! > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2002 Report Share Posted July 23, 2002 Sorry , was just trying to help... I know it is terrible when ya live in the bathroom... I don't know about the sites... I'm able to open them, so I really don't know what too do ( Sorry... How are ya doing today??? Your Sons??? Oh thats right... Your here in Ohio... Hope all is going alright with your son and the Dr's. Prayers coming your way!!! ((( Blessed Hugs ))) Helen > Dear Helen, > > For some reason, I wasn't able to open the links. I kept getting error > messages. Imodium had no effect. My dr. took me off that and put me on > Lomotil.....also Lactinex, Prilosec, Nulev, and Flagyl. > Love, > {\o/} {\o/} {\o/} {\o/} {\o/} {\o/} {\o/} */*\* */*\* */*\* */*\* */*\* */*\* */*\* RAINBOW ANGELS TO PROTECT YOU !! = Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2003 Report Share Posted February 26, 2003 Hello Joyce, I saw that you had your rods removed in 1971. If you don't mind me asking, what were the circumstances, and have you had any problems as a direct result of rod removal/or have you been helped by it? Did they re-instrument you? I am having mine removed for pain in April or May probably..... Any feedback you can give me would be great! - 2 Harrington Rods 1985 (21 yrs old) T4 - L2 and T5 - T10 Dr. Dickson - Houston, Texas upper thorasic pain and cervical bulges C6/7 degenerative disks everywhere above and below fusion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2003 Report Share Posted February 27, 2003 Hi, , I had my rods out in 1971 because that was the recommended practice to the time. About 10 yrs ago another ortho told me that they had quit taking them out yrs ago as they found it was more dangerous to take them out to leave them in. There had probably not been enough left in for a long enough period to built a data base to document the problems after a long period. Now at 47 I'm running into some problems but have a new ortho & he's really taken an interest in these. He's run tests on me I've never had! But to him they're routine (I'm sure he wasn't even born when I had my fusion in 69!). Keep us posted on your surgery and God Bless. Joyce in Atlanta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2003 Report Share Posted February 27, 2003 Thanks Joyce, Keep me posted on your progress with your new ortho! My childhood best friend lives in Albany and her husband is an orthopedic surgeon with a group there (sports medicine mainly, knees, etc.). I've been meaning to pick his brain about all this information I have just learned over the last few months! I been wanting to go see her and get her husband to consult with spine surgeons he might know in the area. I don't think Albany is that far from Atlanta? Just curious what tests are you referring to? Take care of yourself! in Waco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2003 Report Share Posted February 28, 2003 Me too, Joyce. I'd also like to know what tests. Judy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2003 Report Share Posted February 28, 2003 Hi, , In reply to your question about my tests. On Monday I had an MRI for my back & then an EMG due to dumbness in my hands. I was sure the numbness was from my neck. But the EMG showed carpel tunnel so I'm to wear braces on both hands as much as possible & go to PT. The MRI showed (guess what) severe scoliosis (lol), lumbarsacral foest (?), atrophy. Disc bulge L4-5. And one other thing I can't read. Start 2 weeks of PT for that next week. Albany is about 4 hrs SW of Atlanta Joyce in Atlanta, GA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 - hi - I meant to reply to you last week - about adrenal insufficiency - it is primary - we do the cortef daily,,, medic alert - injections to carry around just in case... if we have a reaction to his infusions and need to go to the hospital we have been told that the adrenal insufficiency is the primary concern.. We seem to get reactions every three to four months.... headache, vomiting..., confused... Actually Liam is not feeling all that great today - went to school and I told him to call me if he needs to come home.. I don't think he has too many days of feeling well... We as a family get the flu shot- but last year Liam wasn't feeling well, so he didn't ... I think we will do the same this year - all of us get it - and not bother for him... (although the immunologist recommends it for him) - what is " nemo & lymphoproliferactive disorder " --- never heard of either and would like to know what it is all about... btw - you seem to have your hands full... Phyllis -Liam's mom -CVID - age 12 ________________________________ From: %20 <kristin-smith@...> Sent: Sunday, November 2, 2008 2:53:28 PM Subject: Re: immunologist in atlanta? I have to tell you that our family thinks that Dr. Bleesing is brilliant! Actually, the team we saw at the NIH thinks he is too. They couldn't believe that he diagnosed Conner with NEMO deficiency, there are only 72 cases in the world and Conner had none of the physical traits to clue him in. Conner's original dx was CVID and Dr. Bleesing told me at our first visit that Conner didn't have CVID. He didn't know what it was at that time, but he said that it wasn't CVID. It took Bleesing 18 months to diagnose him, but he kept doing more and more labwork until he found it. Dr. Bleesing was Conner's transplant physician as well and we trust him completely. Some people don't particularly like his personality, as you know he is Dutch and has a different way of looking at things, but we find him hilarious! In 's case, I think Bleesing would have looked for the lymphoproliferative disorders too, which is what I was kind of wondering about too. It sounds like you've covered your bases and have gotten together a good team. (NEMO carrier) Mom to Hayden (14-unknown PID) Evan (14-unknown PID) Conner (14-NEMO; transplanted 8/17/07) Kelsey (12-unknown PID and NEMO carrier) Wife to (unknown PID) www.caringbridge. org/visit/ smithkids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Thanks to all who replied to my initial message. So I lost 7 pounds in 7 days and then gained 2...not what I was expecting. But this morning I lost 1.5. So, as you all said I had a pause and hopefully started again. How long has everyone been on the HCG diet? and how much have you lost? Has it been difficult or easy? Has anyone done more than one cycle of the HCG? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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