Guest guest Posted April 9, 2001 Report Share Posted April 9, 2001 Dear , This is my first day here, but I have to send you gentle hugs. I am so sorry about your loss of your dog. I really know how you feel; our cat got run over a lot of years ago, but I STILL remember how it feels. Pets are so special and such an important part of our lives and so hard to lose them. I'll be thinking of you and your family during this sad time. I have a dog and a cat now, and when I am having a hard day and laying on the couch, they gather around me and give me their own special brand of comfort. Sending some of that comfort on to you... Verna in Michigan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2001 Report Share Posted August 27, 2001 Hi , My name is Joanne (I thing we have 2 Joannes now...I live in Az and couldn't help but respond to your email I read about the doctor being high profile.. ..I hope you don't mind my opinion and I am sorry if this offends you, but that is the biggest cop out I ever heard for NOT giving oxycontin. I do say this with some authority as I worked for surgeons for over 25 yrs and specifically for the directors of a burn center (WHO NEED BIG TIME PAIN MEDICATION). The reason doctors do not give pain medication (when legitmate use is needed0 is because they must be sure to document clearly in the charts , renew it (in writing) every month)as it is not refillable by calling it in, and they should see the patient often(at least monthly). Either the doctor who will not give pain meds when needed, 1. does not want the additional work, or 2: they are AFRAID of looking bad by prescribing such drugs. I know this factually as my Internist (who does prescribe narcotics as well as the surgeons I have worked for, told me the exact same things.Also, If you are an HMO patient they loose money by seeing you " too " often if needed to prescribe the narcotic. My suggestion to anyone who has a disease such as RA, Lupus, etc...and who is in need of pain reliief, to seek a rheumatologist or Internist who will " hear " you. My own Internist says, " All doctors should live with the pain rheumatoid arthritis presents, and then they would be the first ones seeking serious pain medication " . If I can help you let me know...but I definitely would consider another doctor...that was the best excuse I have heard...I also receive my oain medication free of charge through the pharmaceutical company's patient assistance program. Hope this helps you joanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2001 Report Share Posted August 27, 2001 Joanne, no offense taking. i didn't mean for it to sound like jesse's dr wasn't treating his pain. he is and has always treated the pain. the trouble is finding one strong enough without reactions. jesse has seen 2 other peds. rheum. drs and this is the only one that ever treated his pain. he treats his kids aggressively which jesse never had before. i can also say that if we can't find jesse a pain med that works for him that his dr will put him back on the oxycotin. he is looking at the fact that jesse has gone from hardly being able to move to going out and running, bike riding, fishing etc. jesse has not been able to do any of that since he was 4 yrs old. as most people like gina and paula, have seen jesse improve so much in the last 2 yrs. sure he has a few set backs but he is so much better. i agree with you though, if the dr wasn't treating the pain, i would have to find another dr. no person needs to suffer because of that. thanks, shelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2001 Report Share Posted August 27, 2001 Joanne, I have to confess that I had the same reaction about 's doctor's reason for refusing to prescribe OxyContin for him or his other young patients any longer - it's a cowardly cop-out. Yet, I know from what has told us in the past about his doctor that he does care very much about and has worked hard to help him with his pain and his RA. I'm disappointed in his decision, but I do believe he will try to find an effective substitute med. If he were unconcerned about 's pain or refused to prescribe pain medication at all, I would also recommend finding another doctor, but I don't think that's the case with this physician. I certainly do agree with you about the need for doctors to put in the extra effort and take the risks necessary to treat their patients' pain effectively! [ ] Re: For > Hi , > My name is Joanne (I thing we have 2 Joannes now...I live in Az and couldn't > help but respond to your email I read about the doctor being high profile.. > ..I hope you don't mind my opinion and I am sorry if this offends you, > but that is the biggest cop out I ever heard for NOT giving oxycontin. I do > say this with some authority as I worked for surgeons for over 25 yrs and > specifically for the directors of a burn center (WHO NEED BIG TIME PAIN > MEDICATION). > > The reason doctors do not give pain medication (when legitmate use is > needed0 is because they must be sure to document clearly in the charts , > renew it (in writing) every month)as it is not refillable by calling it in, > and they should see the patient often(at least monthly). Either the doctor > who will not give pain meds when needed, 1. does not want the additional > work, or 2: they are AFRAID of looking bad by prescribing such drugs. I know > this factually as my Internist (who does prescribe narcotics as well as the > surgeons I have worked for, told me the exact same things.Also, If you are > an HMO patient they loose money by seeing you " too " often if needed to > prescribe the narcotic. > > My suggestion to anyone who has a disease such as RA, Lupus, etc...and who > is in need of pain reliief, to seek a rheumatologist or Internist who will > " hear " you. My own Internist says, " All doctors should live with the pain > rheumatoid arthritis presents, and then they would be the first ones seeking > serious pain medication " . > If I can help you let me know...but I definitely would consider another > doctor...that was the best excuse I have heard...I also receive my oain > medication free of charge through the pharmaceutical company's patient > assistance program. Hope this helps you > > joanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2001 Report Share Posted August 27, 2001 , Oh, I am so glad...I thought that once again I was seeing another sad situation of no pain meds when needed. I am very glad..I am new to the board, so how old is ? Is it Ra? I was not sure if it was yourself or a child who was suffering...Sorry to jump on it but I sincerely hate to see suffering when it is not necessary. and so many patients are afraid to insist or move on , or even fired their doctor when necessary and it hurts me to see them as victims...especially children.. I am on oxycontin...but as wilth all pain meds we develop a tolerance and they begin not to have the effect they once had...been there done that...Glad it is all OK. Just want to say it stinks that someone took the pain meds while in your home... best wishes Joanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2001 Report Share Posted August 27, 2001 , I was so glad to receive your email and after emailing with it seems does have a doctor who gives a darn. This problem of doctors arrogance and reluctance to treat pain when deemed necessary infuriates and frustrates me. For the first time, last Dec. a physician suggested i go on Enbrel. When I stated that I would need to contact Wyeths patient assistance program due to the $1,000.00 a month cost (as I had done before) this woman rheumatologist said " Why should you get enbrel before a patient who can pay for it " ? Not only that, she failed to offer any further treatment and sugested that I see another doctor. IShe not only did this to me but in front of my friend of 20 years...how stupid...Anyway I was appalled and disgusted by her unethical behavior and for the first time I reported a physician to the licensing board of my state as well as the a AMA. Presently they have 5 counts agains this doctor and I am going for it . I have had enough of doctors treating patients poorly for whatever reason....and of course this doctor does not use pain meds!!!! Thanks for your note. I understnad the situation with better now and hope it works out. Joanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2001 Report Share Posted August 27, 2001 Joanne, has a great doctor and has dramatically changed 's life. We now hear about 's activities rather than all the things he can't do. I wish all of our doctors had the beliefs about treating chronic pain aggressively. I am very glad you reported that doctor. I hope they follow up on it. I can't imagine a doctor saying such a cruel thing to a patient, but since she doesn't treat RA patients pain, it shows what kind of doctor she is. a Re: [ ] Re: For , I was so glad to receive your email and after emailing with it seems does have a doctor who gives a darn. This problem of doctors arrogance and reluctance to treat pain when deemed necessary infuriates and frustrates me. For the first time, last Dec. a physician suggested i go on Enbrel. When I stated that I would need to contact Wyeths patient assistance program due to the $1,000.00 a month cost (as I had done before) this woman rheumatologist said " Why should you get enbrel before a patient who can pay for it " ? Not only that, she failed to offer any further treatment and sugested that I see another doctor. IShe not only did this to me but in front of my friend of 20 years...how stupid...Anyway I was appalled and disgusted by her unethical behavior and for the first time I reported a physician to the licensing board of my state as well as the a AMA. Presently they have 5 counts agains this doctor and I am going for it . I have had enough of doctors treating patients poorly for whatever reason....and of course this doctor does not use pain meds!!!! Thanks for your note. I understnad the situation with better now and hope it works out. Joanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2001 Report Share Posted August 29, 2001 joanne, jesse a 12 yr old boy dx at age 4 with JRA, related lung disease at age 6 and recently showing early signs of chrons disease. he is the second oldest of my five boys. he has been through hell but has improved in a lot of ways and seems to be sliding in some others. school has been hard for us. we had to retain a lawyer so jesse could get the physical help he needed. he is now in 6th grade, should be in 7th but school retained him on the amount of absences he had and tried to have me arrested for contributing to a minor. it was a mess. if it wasn't for this group i would have lost my mine. i know that jesse is in the hearts of everyone here as well as the other boys. jesse gives lots of people insperation to keep going. he is the strongest and bravest person i know. looking forward to getting to know you better, take care. shelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2001 Report Share Posted August 30, 2001 God Bless you and ! We know you have a spot in heaven....It is bad enough adults get these rotten diseases but I hate to see children suffer from th. My prayers are with you, your family and expecially . Joanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Ph, Oh thank God you found this I am going to try it right now. thanks thanks thanks. Love In a message dated 1/23/2008 9:08:51 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, perfecthealth68@... writes: Hi ,Here's a post I found by Patty when I searched the archives. She talks about what has worked for her when she has had kidney pain or infection. Love, PH>> ,> For the hair loss, have you had your thyroid thoroughly checked? This issue will probably take some time to resolve. I just got a letter from a group member who is still dealing with the hair loss issue several years after explant. This seems to be a persistent problem. Are you taking alot of essential fatty acids? Fish oil and evening primrose oil are necessary supplements for hair health.> > As for the kidney pain, I've dealt with this issue a number of times, and I found that I can get rid of it pretty quickly using all natural therapies. I have not had to go to the doctor for any antibiotics if I start taking care of this problem immediately. The last time I had a problem was in Feb. 2001, two and a half years ago, so I know these work:> > 1) Eat lots of raw garlic. Raw garlic is a potent killer of pathogenic organisms that can contribute to infections of any kind. Eat up to 12 cloves a day. If you need ideas, look in the files section, or ask, as I've found many ways to get down raw garlic in quantity.> 2) Take grapefruit seed extract, also a purifier, several times a day.> 3) These herbs will help keep the urinary tract infection clear: dandelion, uva ursi, parsley, marshmallow root. You can take them in pill form, or you can make a tea and drink it all day long.> 4) Buy a detox tea, such as Yogi Detox tea http://www.good-earth.com/yogi-tea---detox-tea.html and drink it in quantity. We had a manager at one of our shops who was ready to miss work due to a budding kidney infection, actually debating on going to the doctor for an antibiotic, and we bought him a box of this tea. He drank two pots of it, and came in the next day, totally thrilled that it fixed him right up, no more kidney pain.> 5) Definitely keep lots of fluids moving through the kidneys and bladder. Drink alot of water (or tea, as above) and go to the bathroom often. My typical way of dealing with this issue is to fix a gallon of tea or water, take it to the bathroom with a good book, sit on the toilet and just drink and go when the urge strikes, drink and go, and I find that the urge to urinate increases in frequency the longer I sit on the toilet and drink fluid. This allows any bacteria in the bladder to be removed before it can take hold and blow up into a bigger infection, and all the antimicrobial herbs and garlic ensures that everything is being killed off. Eventually the burning feeling goes away, (within an hour or so) and the plus is that I've gotten in a good chunk of reading time to boot! Works for me!> Good luck, . I am so glad you are explanted and on the road to recovery. Hope this helps.> Patty> Re: Re: my explantation surgery> > > Hey ladies: > > As some of you know has the implants removed about 3 weeks ago. Feel fine in terms of healing. A bit disappointed though, the hair loss seemed to decrease the week after removal, but in last few day has increased again. I also am still having kidney pain, suspect I have an infection in my kidneys. Any suggestions? > > > Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape in the new year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Patty, How in the world do you get down 12 cloves of garlic at once? My legs are really swollen? And my neck feels swollen is this from the garlic? Help In a message dated 1/23/2008 9:08:51 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, perfecthealth68@... writes: Hi ,Here's a post I found by Patty when I searched the archives. She talks about what has worked for her when she has had kidney pain or infection. Love, PH>> ,> For the hair loss, have you had your thyroid thoroughly checked? This issue will probably take some time to resolve. I just got a letter from a group member who is still dealing with the hair loss issue several years after explant. This seems to be a persistent problem. Are you taking alot of essential fatty acids? Fish oil and evening primrose oil are necessary supplements for hair health.> > As for the kidney pain, I've dealt with this issue a number of times, and I found that I can get rid of it pretty quickly using all natural therapies. I have not had to go to the doctor for any antibiotics if I start taking care of this problem immediately. The last time I had a problem was in Feb. 2001, two and a half years ago, so I know these work:> > 1) Eat lots of raw garlic. Raw garlic is a potent killer of pathogenic organisms that can contribute to infections of any kind. Eat up to 12 cloves a day. If you need ideas, look in the files section, or ask, as I've found many ways to get down raw garlic in quantity.> 2) Take grapefruit seed extract, also a purifier, several times a day.> 3) These herbs will help keep the urinary tract infection clear: dandelion, uva ursi, parsley, marshmallow root. You can take them in pill form, or you can make a tea and drink it all day long.> 4) Buy a detox tea, such as Yogi Detox tea http://www.good-earth.com/yogi-tea---detox-tea.html and drink it in quantity. We had a manager at one of our shops who was ready to miss work due to a budding kidney infection, actually debating on going to the doctor for an antibiotic, and we bought him a box of this tea. He drank two pots of it, and came in the next day, totally thrilled that it fixed him right up, no more kidney pain.> 5) Definitely keep lots of fluids moving through the kidneys and bladder. Drink alot of water (or tea, as above) and go to the bathroom often. My typical way of dealing with this issue is to fix a gallon of tea or water, take it to the bathroom with a good book, sit on the toilet and just drink and go when the urge strikes, drink and go, and I find that the urge to urinate increases in frequency the longer I sit on the toilet and drink fluid. This allows any bacteria in the bladder to be removed before it can take hold and blow up into a bigger infection, and all the antimicrobial herbs and garlic ensures that everything is being killed off. Eventually the burning feeling goes away, (within an hour or so) and the plus is that I've gotten in a good chunk of reading time to boot! Works for me!> Good luck, . I am so glad you are explanted and on the road to recovery. Hope this helps.> Patty> Re: Re: my explantation surgery> > > Hey ladies: > > As some of you know has the implants removed about 3 weeks ago. Feel fine in terms of healing. A bit disappointed though, the hair loss seemed to decrease the week after removal, but in last few day has increased again. I also am still having kidney pain, suspect I have an infection in my kidneys. Any suggestions? > > > Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape in the new year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Patty, That does make sense I appreciate you posting it for me. Because I receive all the posting through my mailbox. I still cant get on the site. I just might be computer illiterate.lol I cant wait for the garlic menus.My legs have been swollen for about 6 months.I feel like I have rocks in my breast also? Maybe they are just getting heavier?LOL LOL LOL!!!!! My legs I would say they have doubled in size over the past 6 months.By the way what is a rebounder? Sorry I dont mean to take up so much of your time Patty. I appreciate everything you are doing for me. I love you so much when I get better my husband and I are gonna have to come visit you. You are the best. You are right on the list next to God then my family and there is YOU.. Love You, P.S. Thanks for this site. In a message dated 1/23/2008 11:54:52 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, glory2glory1401@... writes: ,I have, but I think it is alot easier to do it throughout the day! I have a book on garlic and it states that the therapeutic amount is 12 cloves a day. Therapeutic means the level at which it can help cure disease.I made a list of ways in which I eat my raw garlic through the day. It's in the files section, but I'll post it for convenience for you.I am not sure why your legs are swollen, but it sounds to me like your kidneys are not working well. How swollen are your legs? You may need to get to the urgent care center if you cannot get the swelling to go down. You need your kidneys to function well and get rid of that water.Have you tried rebounding? If you do not have a rebounder, do some jumping rope. Anything to get you moving up and down and getting that lymph to move around too.Not sure about the neck, but if things don't get better, get to the doctor.Patty > >> > ,> > For the hair loss, have you had your thyroid thoroughly checked? > This issue will probably take some time to resolve. I just got a > letter from a group member who is still dealing with the hair loss > issue several years after explant. This seems to be a persistent > problem. Are you taking alot of essential fatty acids? Fish oil and > evening primrose oil are necessary supplements for hair health.> > > > As for the kidney pain, I've dealt with this issue a number of > times, and I found that I can get rid of it pretty quickly using all > natural therapies. I have not had to go to the doctor for any > antibiotics if I start taking care of this problem immediately. The > last time I had a problem was in Feb. 2001, two and a half years > ago, so I know these work:> > > > 1) Eat lots of raw garlic. Raw garlic is a potent killer of > pathogenic organisms that can contribute to infections of any kind. > Eat up to 12 cloves a day. If you need ideas, look in the files > section, or ask, as I've found many ways to get down raw garlic in > quantity.> > 2) Take grapefruit seed extract, also a purifier, several times a > day.> > 3) These herbs will help keep the urinary tract infection clear: > dandelion, uva ursi, parsley, marshmallow root. You can take them in > pill form, or you can make a tea and drink it all day long.> > 4) Buy a detox tea, such as Yogi Detox tea _http://www.good-_ > (http://www.good-/) > earth.com/yogi-earth.com/yoearth.com/yogi-<WBR>tea---detox-<WBR>tea.html > a manager at one of our shops who was ready to miss work due to a > budding kidney infection, actually debating on going to the doctor > for an antibiotic, and we bought him a box of this tea. He drank two > pots of it, and came in the next day, totally thrilled that it fixed > him right up, no more kidney pain.> > 5) Definitely keep lots of fluids moving through the kidneys and > bladder. Drink alot of water (or tea, as above) and go to the > bathroom often. My typical way of dealing with this issue is to fix > a gallon of tea or water, take it to the bathroom with a good book, > sit on the toilet and just drink and go when the urge strikes, drink > and go, and I find that the urge to urinate increases in frequency > the longer I sit on the toilet and drink fluid. This allows any > bacteria in the bladder to be removed before it can take hold and > blow up into a bigger infection, and all the antimicrobial herbs and > garlic ensures that everything is being killed off. Eventually the > burning feeling goes away, (within an hour or so) and the plus is > that I've gotten in a good chunk of reading time to boot! Works for > me!> > Good luck, . I am so glad you are explanted and on the road > to recovery. Hope this helps.> > Patty> > Re: Re: my explantation surgery> > > > > > Hey ladies: > > > > As some of you know has the implants removed about 3 weeks > ago. Feel fine in terms of healing. A bit disappointed though, the > hair loss seemed to decrease the week after removal, but in last few > day has increased again. I also am still having kidney pain, suspect > I have an infection in my kidneys. Any suggestions? > > > > > >> > > > > > > > **************Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. > http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489> Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape in the new year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Hi , Here's a post I found by Patty when I searched the archives. She talks about what has worked for her when she has had kidney pain or infection. Love, PH > > , > For the hair loss, have you had your thyroid thoroughly checked? This issue will probably take some time to resolve. I just got a letter from a group member who is still dealing with the hair loss issue several years after explant. This seems to be a persistent problem. Are you taking alot of essential fatty acids? Fish oil and evening primrose oil are necessary supplements for hair health. > > As for the kidney pain, I've dealt with this issue a number of times, and I found that I can get rid of it pretty quickly using all natural therapies. I have not had to go to the doctor for any antibiotics if I start taking care of this problem immediately. The last time I had a problem was in Feb. 2001, two and a half years ago, so I know these work: > > 1) Eat lots of raw garlic. Raw garlic is a potent killer of pathogenic organisms that can contribute to infections of any kind. Eat up to 12 cloves a day. If you need ideas, look in the files section, or ask, as I've found many ways to get down raw garlic in quantity. > 2) Take grapefruit seed extract, also a purifier, several times a day. > 3) These herbs will help keep the urinary tract infection clear: dandelion, uva ursi, parsley, marshmallow root. You can take them in pill form, or you can make a tea and drink it all day long. > 4) Buy a detox tea, such as Yogi Detox tea http://www.good- earth.com/yogi-tea---detox-tea.html and drink it in quantity. We had a manager at one of our shops who was ready to miss work due to a budding kidney infection, actually debating on going to the doctor for an antibiotic, and we bought him a box of this tea. He drank two pots of it, and came in the next day, totally thrilled that it fixed him right up, no more kidney pain. > 5) Definitely keep lots of fluids moving through the kidneys and bladder. Drink alot of water (or tea, as above) and go to the bathroom often. My typical way of dealing with this issue is to fix a gallon of tea or water, take it to the bathroom with a good book, sit on the toilet and just drink and go when the urge strikes, drink and go, and I find that the urge to urinate increases in frequency the longer I sit on the toilet and drink fluid. This allows any bacteria in the bladder to be removed before it can take hold and blow up into a bigger infection, and all the antimicrobial herbs and garlic ensures that everything is being killed off. Eventually the burning feeling goes away, (within an hour or so) and the plus is that I've gotten in a good chunk of reading time to boot! Works for me! > Good luck, . I am so glad you are explanted and on the road to recovery. Hope this helps. > Patty > Re: Re: my explantation surgery > > > Hey ladies: > > As some of you know has the implants removed about 3 weeks ago. Feel fine in terms of healing. A bit disappointed though, the hair loss seemed to decrease the week after removal, but in last few day has increased again. I also am still having kidney pain, suspect I have an infection in my kidneys. Any suggestions? > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 , I have, but I think it is alot easier to do it throughout the day! I have a book on garlic and it states that the therapeutic amount is 12 cloves a day. Therapeutic means the level at which it can help cure disease. I made a list of ways in which I eat my raw garlic through the day. It's in the files section, but I'll post it for convenience for you. I am not sure why your legs are swollen, but it sounds to me like your kidneys are not working well. How swollen are your legs? You may need to get to the urgent care center if you cannot get the swelling to go down. You need your kidneys to function well and get rid of that water. Have you tried rebounding? If you do not have a rebounder, do some jumping rope. Anything to get you moving up and down and getting that lymph to move around too. Not sure about the neck, but if things don't get better, get to the doctor. Patty > > > > , > > For the hair loss, have you had your thyroid thoroughly checked? > This issue will probably take some time to resolve. I just got a > letter from a group member who is still dealing with the hair loss > issue several years after explant. This seems to be a persistent > problem. Are you taking alot of essential fatty acids? Fish oil and > evening primrose oil are necessary supplements for hair health. > > > > As for the kidney pain, I've dealt with this issue a number of > times, and I found that I can get rid of it pretty quickly using all > natural therapies. I have not had to go to the doctor for any > antibiotics if I start taking care of this problem immediately. The > last time I had a problem was in Feb. 2001, two and a half years > ago, so I know these work: > > > > 1) Eat lots of raw garlic. Raw garlic is a potent killer of > pathogenic organisms that can contribute to infections of any kind. > Eat up to 12 cloves a day. If you need ideas, look in the files > section, or ask, as I've found many ways to get down raw garlic in > quantity. > > 2) Take grapefruit seed extract, also a purifier, several times a > day. > > 3) These herbs will help keep the urinary tract infection clear: > dandelion, uva ursi, parsley, marshmallow root. You can take them in > pill form, or you can make a tea and drink it all day long. > > 4) Buy a detox tea, such as Yogi Detox tea _http://www.good-_ > (http://www.good-/) > earth.com/yogi-earth.com/yoearth.com/yogi-<WBR>tea---detox- <WBR>tea.html > a manager at one of our shops who was ready to miss work due to a > budding kidney infection, actually debating on going to the doctor > for an antibiotic, and we bought him a box of this tea. He drank two > pots of it, and came in the next day, totally thrilled that it fixed > him right up, no more kidney pain. > > 5) Definitely keep lots of fluids moving through the kidneys and > bladder. Drink alot of water (or tea, as above) and go to the > bathroom often. My typical way of dealing with this issue is to fix > a gallon of tea or water, take it to the bathroom with a good book, > sit on the toilet and just drink and go when the urge strikes, drink > and go, and I find that the urge to urinate increases in frequency > the longer I sit on the toilet and drink fluid. This allows any > bacteria in the bladder to be removed before it can take hold and > blow up into a bigger infection, and all the antimicrobial herbs and > garlic ensures that everything is being killed off. Eventually the > burning feeling goes away, (within an hour or so) and the plus is > that I've gotten in a good chunk of reading time to boot! Works for > me! > > Good luck, . I am so glad you are explanted and on the road > to recovery. Hope this helps. > > Patty > > Re: Re: my explantation surgery > > > > > > Hey ladies: > > > > As some of you know has the implants removed about 3 weeks > ago. Feel fine in terms of healing. A bit disappointed though, the > hair loss seemed to decrease the week after removal, but in last few > day has increased again. I also am still having kidney pain, suspect > I have an infection in my kidneys. Any suggestions? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > **************Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. > http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise? NCID=aolcmp00300000002489 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Oh , You are so sweet! Thank you for those kind words. You touched my heart. You can visit me anytime! Hmmm, if your legs have been swollen for about 6 months, that sounds like either you are having some kidney issues that need to be resolved, or you have a sluggish lymph system that needs a push. A rebounder is a little mini-trampoline. They are cheap, about $50 and you can get them at Sears and other similar stores with sports equipment. It is wonderful for just the right amount of exercise if you can't do alot. You just bounce up and down on it for about 10 minutes. That action helps to move your lymph, which is important, because you have alot of immune system components in your lymph. The other option would be a lymph massage. This you have to pay for and find the right person to do it. Or you could just go get a regular massage, but let them know you need to focus on the lymph nodes, if that is possible. If the leg swelling is due to inefficient kidneys (and it sounds like you have some issues there, like a number of us did), you can help your kidneys by taking herbs to help clear them out and strenghten them. These would be dandelion, marshmallow root, uva ursi, and gravel root, but there are others you can check out as well. It might be a good idea to get on an herbal program that specifically supports the kidneys and stay on it. Here is a good link that contains info on those herbs: http://www.evenstaronline.com/articles/urinary.html I'm concerned about what you said about the rocks in your breasts....if it has been some time since explant, you may want to keep an eye on the possibility that the scar tissue is changing and calcifying. That could be an issue down the road. But let's get you better right now! I hope you are getting some relief already! Hugs, Patty > > > > > > , > > > For the hair loss, have you had your thyroid thoroughly checked? > > This issue will probably take some time to resolve. I just got a > > letter from a group member who is still dealing with the hair loss > > issue several years after explant. This seems to be a persistent > > problem. Are you taking alot of essential fatty acids? Fish oil > and > > evening primrose oil are necessary supplements for hair health. > > > > > > As for the kidney pain, I've dealt with this issue a number of > > times, and I found that I can get rid of it pretty quickly using > all > > natural therapies. I have not had to go to the doctor for any > > antibiotics if I start taking care of this problem immediately. > The > > last time I had a problem was in Feb. 2001, two and a half years > > ago, so I know these work: > > > > > > 1) Eat lots of raw garlic. Raw garlic is a potent killer of > > pathogenic organisms that can contribute to infections of any > kind. > > Eat up to 12 cloves a day. If you need ideas, look in the files > > section, or ask, as I've found many ways to get down raw garlic in > > quantity. > > > 2) Take grapefruit seed extract, also a purifier, several times > a > > day. > > > 3) These herbs will help keep the urinary tract infection clear: > > dandelion, uva ursi, parsley, marshmallow root. You can take them > in > > pill form, or you can make a tea and drink it all day long. > > > 4) Buy a detox tea, such as Yogi Detox tea __http://www.good- h_ > (http://www.good-_/) > > (_http://www.good-h_ (http://www.good-/) ) > > earth.com/yogi- earth earth.c <WBR><WBR>tea---d > <WBR>tea.html > > a manager at one of our shops who was ready to miss work due to a > > budding kidney infection, actually debating on going to the doctor > > for an antibiotic, and we bought him a box of this tea. He drank > two > > pots of it, and came in the next day, totally thrilled that it > fixed > > him right up, no more kidney pain. > > > 5) Definitely keep lots of fluids moving through the kidneys and > > bladder. Drink alot of water (or tea, as above) and go to the > > bathroom often. My typical way of dealing with this issue is to > fix > > a gallon of tea or water, take it to the bathroom with a good > book, > > sit on the toilet and just drink and go when the urge strikes, > drink > > and go, and I find that the urge to urinate increases in frequency > > the longer I sit on the toilet and drink fluid. This allows any > > bacteria in the bladder to be removed before it can take hold and > > blow up into a bigger infection, and all the antimicrobial herbs > and > > garlic ensures that everything is being killed off. Eventually the > > burning feeling goes away, (within an hour or so) and the plus is > > that I've gotten in a good chunk of reading time to boot! Works > for > > me! > > > Good luck, . I am so glad you are explanted and on the road > > to recovery. Hope this helps. > > > Patty > > > Re: Re: my explantation surgery > > > > > > > > > Hey ladies: > > > > > > As some of you know has the implants removed about 3 weeks > > ago. Feel fine in terms of healing. A bit disappointed though, the > > hair loss seemed to decrease the week after removal, but in last > few > > day has increased again. I also am still having kidney pain, > suspect > > I have an infection in my kidneys. Any suggestions? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ************ ************<WBR>**Start the year off right. > shape. > > _http://body.http://body.<WBRhttp://body.<WBR_ > (http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?) > NCID=aolcmp00300000NCID=a > > > > > > > > > > **************Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. > http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise? 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Guest guest Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 , Be careful with the leg swelling . . . my pulmonary embolism started with one leg swelling abnormally for a period of time before the PE hit. The strange thing was that everywhere I poked my legs hurt . . . but moving it didn't hurt. You might want your doctor to do a doppler test on your legs to check the circulation Hugs, Rogene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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