Questions?

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>>> So is it normal after a tonsilectomy and adnoids out for your child

not to have a bowel movement? He hasn't had one for a week at least.Is

that normal?He has urinated 4-5 times the most in 3 days and he keeps

saying his throat even after the pain medicine. >>>

Codeine will constipate everyone!

Keep the liquids up and give some MOM (Milk of Magnesium) to help soften the

stool and get his bowels moving.

Fran

Fran A Bulone

Mom to ph 6 yrs old

Waxhaw, NC

Owner & Moderator Group

[Guest guest]

This doesn't sound right to me. I'm not in the medical field, but I'm in the

'mom field.' I say follow your instincts!!!! That's what we have to do. We

are around our kids WAY more than they are. Is it normal for him to go days at

a time without a bowel movement? If so, I might not be as concerned. Same with

the urination, does he usually go 4-6 times a day? My brother used to go 2-3

times/day at that age. He HATED using the school bathrooms and would hold it.

It became a habit, and even if it was a weekend and him home, he wouldn't hardly

go. Our Nurse Practioner told me he goes like 2 times/day on average. I'm not

telling you this is okay, please don't feel that way. I'm just saying, is this

normal for YOUR child? Just because it's normal for SOME people, doesn't mean

it is for yours. When my dd was going through her last episode of fever they

said things to make me think she was okay. WELL, I didn't need ANYONE to tell

me that it's ABnormal for my 4 year old to go

26 hours without going at all. She goes several times/day and even 13 hours

isn't normal. Then someone might say, oh my kid goes 13 hours all the time.

Yeah, that's fine and all, but NOT my kid! My point being, YOU know him better

than anyone! Yes, people do go a week without a bowel movement and only urinate

a couple times/day. However, is that normal for him? Evaluate him! Sorry for

rambling/venting, that's just my opinion!!!!

Shumate

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On Oct 2, 2007, at 7:15 PM, chirichie2004 wrote:

> 1.) I need to find really good books, that teach proportions of say

> essential oils to alcohol and distilled water. I know percentages

> based on type like perfume vs. eau de cologne, etc. But I can't seem

> to find guidelines on how to figure it without a formula (formulate

> on your own). I am also a bit confused about terminology. Is Vanilla

> tincture the same as Vanilla essential oil, or is it some diluted

> version? Anyway, you get the picture. Most of the books I have found

> are very basic, and more home recipe type things. Any suggestions

> would be greatly appreciated. I want professional information, but

> not in terms like a chemist.

Books by Mandy Aftel will get you going. I use 60 drops in 15ml

alcohol; I think that makes an EDP.

> 1A.) This goes along with what I mentioned above. I am confused about

> how to buy gum or resin like things. If I want to use AMBER, do I buy

> it is a oil type form, or in the resin form. If in the resin form,

> how do I use it in perfume. Do you heat it and mix it in? TECHNICAL

> STUFF!!!!! (not yelling)!!! Emphasizing only!!! The same with

> Labdanum etc?

There is no amber essence. I understand some reputable folks sell

amber resin, but I don't really know what that is; it's a combination

of ingredients. MA says to make " amber " you combine labdanum,

benzoin, and vanilla.

> 2.) I need the best sources for essential oils? As I am learning not

> all sources carry the same items, so you have to go to multiple

> companies for different things. I would love to skip " START " , and get

> directed to the best ones, and not have to experiment so much. It is

> expensive even when buying samples. Any help again would be greatly

> appreciated. Where do you get Ambergris, cevit, etc.?

EOU (essentialoils.org), White Lotus Aromatics, Eden Botanicals,

Liberty Natural, etc. Check the files section of the site for purveyors.

>

> 3.) I need a good source for equipment, measuring devices etc.? I

> want to invest in " GOOD " equiptment.

I use Carolina Biological Supply (carolina.com).

[Guest guest]

:

It's such a relief to hear from you. I'm glad you seem OK. Did you

get anything at all? Or perhaps Ike was nice enough and left you a

lone somewhat.

To answer at least of your questions: The lapband surgery which I

discussed with my doctor was not met with enthusiasm on his part.

Not to say his reaction was because of the illness but because of my

history and surgeries in general. Honey, I'll be honest, get all the

opinions you want but the final touch belongs to you and your doctor.

I'd expect the same would go for the Lasix but again, it's not

something I can speak of since I've never needed it.

Please let me know if you need anything dear. Continued good health.

Take care and be well.

Ellen

[Guest guest]

I lI live in the US. I was recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism. The Doc gave

me a script but the pharmacy was out of Armour.

I had to do some hunting and found a compounding pharmacy. But 30 capsules cost

me 45.00. They don't take insurance! That's a bit pricey, but I wanted to get

started on the meds and hunt for something more reasonable.

Sooooo, I'm thinking about trying the Thyroid-S, or Thyroid(erfa) or Thiroid,

whichever I can get my hands on.

My question is this. With the reformulation of Armour problem, which other med

is best? Can I get some feedback on the meds, please.

I don't know that it's just hypo that I'm suffering from. The doc said my

antibodies were raised, and my triglycerides were high. I'll have to get a copy

of my records for the test numbers. TSH was high too, from what he said.

I have had a little relief by taking turmeric, and iodine, and believe it or

not, enzymes, and probiotics and VitD3, and 2 tespoons of Omega oils every day.

But my eyesight has not improved.

My left eye is almost totally blind and my right eye is holding steady but I

still have very blurred vision and see halos around lights. The last two eye

doctors I went to said there was nothing physically wrong with my eyeballs, and

no glaucoma, or cataracts. So the doc is referring me to an ophthalmologist, who

hopefully knows how to deal with thyroid vision issues.

I am hoping this vision stuff is reversible.

That's why I jumped at the first available meds. Now I have to find something

reasonable until the shortage is over and my insurance can pay for it.

Any info would be appreciated. I have been dealing with misery for three years.

And I feel better knowing there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

[Guest guest]

Thank you Sheila:)

Bethann is good:)

I just ordered 500 tabs from Value Pharmaceuticals in Canada. It was

108.00 and change for 500 tabs of 30 mg, my scrip calls for 30 mg in the

morning. I've got an appointment with another ophthalmologist, sigh.

Then back to the doctor. He did say that my antibodies were high when I

first saw him and blood was drawn for tests. High triglycerides, high

antibodies and high TSH. This was at a health " clinic' you understand.

The only placfe I could afford the copay. I guess when I go back I'll

have to get copies of the tests for the numbers. But the antibodies

could have been the result of being exposed to whooping cough via my

granddaughter around that time. In fact we all had to take antibiotics

for two weeks. But I had had a cold recently too, chills and fever. So

unless I can get a more detailed antibody profile, I won't know for sure.

I already supplement with a liquid B 12 complex supplement, CoQ10 100 mg

x twice a day, and I started Vit D3 two months ago I started with 2,000

units per day, and after reading a whole lot on vit D3 I upped it to

10,000 units three days a week and 2,000 on alternate days with one day

off, because I get no sun at all. I also take Bilberry, Lutein,

astaxanthin and zeaxanthin, R ALA, ALCAR, Vitamin C 1000 mg per day,

Ginkgo Biloba, Vinpocetiene, Rhodiola Rosea, Licorice Root, Gotu Kola a

couple of days a week, and Eleutherococcus root (I take all of these

alternately during the week not all in one day), EFAs 1000 mg twice per

day, and I recently added Lugol's, I also bought Nutri-Meds porcine

thyroid and porcine adrenal a month or so ago after stumbling across the

site. But Raw Thyroid from source Naturals had a greater effect for me.

But strangely enough what seems to have helped the most is the

probiotics and enzymes I started about two weeks ago. I've now got some

proteases ordered and we'll see what they can do. I take ACV all by

itself hours away from anything else. But I got that just recently. I

have a spray on magnesium oil I use for magnesium, and the probiotics

have 70 minerals in them. I also have a calcium supplement. I also take

1,000 mg of garlic daily, I have Guggul and Coleus Forskholi , but I

don't take those every day because they punch t3, or so the research

says, but guggul is good for high triglycerides. I bought a whole lb of

whole herb milk thistle and I take 1 gram twice a day. I also take

cinnulin with every meal, and turmeric twice a day. My joints and

muscles have stopped hurting as much, There for a while I thought I had

fibromyalgia. Or West Nile Virus.

so I'm hoping things will reverse gradually. I still have tingling up

and down both arms from the shoulder to fingers, in the last three

fingers of both hands, but I'm not sure that isn't from an old neck

injury. My back is messed up anyway because of three car accidents in

which I was rear ended. I just have to give things time to work. I'm

very encoraged by the reduction in muscle and joint pain. That was

crippling me. My hips, knees, shoulders and elbows were especially

painful. I'm currently researching anything that will calm the

autoimmune response.

And you say ferritin, hmmm, maybe I should get an iron supplement. But

I'd like a blood level first. I've also been giving either progesterone

or pred some thought. My menstrual cycle is all messed up but then I'm

in my late 40s. My ankles don't have as much of that elephant skin thing

going on, it was really bad for a while and it is still there but not so

severely, and the hair loss has almost completely stopped, and that was

before I started taking the Armour. I've done hundreds of hours of

research online, but I didn't want to start anything without a medical

opinion at least. My thought processes are much clearer today, and

that's why I'm writing all of this, LMAO, it feels good! I feel more

human although I'm not all the way there yet.

I'm thinking that I may have a yeast overgrowth problem. And I'm

wondering if that might effect my vision as well. Because the real

improvements didn't start until I started taking those probiotics, even

though the symptoms haven't completely cleared up 100%. Could be the

increased vit k from intestinal bacteria or improved digestion. And I

had a terrible time with diahrrea and constipation alternately. Now I

have neither. I used to have non pitting edema of the ankles, but as

long as I use Stevia to sweeten my drinks instead of sugar, the swelling

is absent. One big thing was the long long time it took for wounds to

heal. And poor scar formation. It's like the scar tissue didn't want to

stick to the skin properly and at times would peel off, once I did get

them to heal. I had a sore on my leg for four months. My muscles seemed

to melt away, and what I have left are kinda mushy, not firm like they

were before, and all my connective tissues seemed to just stretch out,

if that makes any sense.

My fingernails have started growing again. My bladder isn't as painful,

and the urgency isn't as much or as often as it was before. I still have

some ringing in the ears though not as severe. I also dropped 13 lbs in

the last months, according to the numbers in my record, doing nothing

special with my diet.

So something was helping before I started the Armour, and I'm hoping for

improvement onward and upward.

After panicking and buying 500 tabs of " armour' from Value

pharmaceuticals yesterday, I read an article about the Congress debating

outlawing importing, in other words bought by us and mailed to us, drugs

from any other country. Now I'm glad I ordered it when I did.

Sigh, I hope that long rambling made sense. It feels really really good

to be able to talk to people that understand what I'm talking about!

Bethann

Sheila wrote:

>

> Hello yardbirdmail (do you have a name we can call you?)

>

> Welcome to our forum and I hope you get all the help and support you

> need.

>

> If you are can get your thyroid medication through your insurance, I

> would go for the Erfa (Canadian) 'Thyroid' at the moment as this is an

> approved medication. It is very similar to the original formulae of

> Armour Thyroid. You can buy this from the Erfa web site direct.

> Thyroid-s and 'Thiroyd' are also excellent thyroid extracts, but not

> sure whether your insurance would cover these. They would certainly be

> cheaper than the Erfa 'Thyroid' but make enquiries and let us know.

>

> I am sorry to hear about your eyes, and wonder if this could be caused

> by the thyroid antibodies which can also affect the eyes. Do you have

> any swelling that might show your eyes to be bulging at all or has the

> expression in your eyes changed, i.e. looking as if you are 'staring'?

> The ophthalmologist will certainly be able to get to the bottom of this.

>

> I would ask your GP to do some further blood tests to check to see

> whether your levels are low - these are ferritin, vitamin B12, vitamin

> D3, magnesium, folate, zinc and copper. Any of these being low in the

> range could stop your thyroid hormone from being absorbed and you

> would need to take supplements to raise your levels.

>

> Check out our web site under 'hypothyroidism' and then on the drop

> down menu, check out 'Associated Conditions' and read everything that

> is there to see if you could be suffering from any of them.

>

> Luv - Sheila

>

>

>

> My left eye is almost totally blind and my right eye is holding steady

> but I still have very blurred vision and see halos around lights. The

> last two eye doctors I went to said there was nothing physically wrong

> with my eyeballs, and no glaucoma, or cataracts. So the doc is

> referring me to an ophthalmologist, who hopefully knows how to deal

> with thyroid vision issues.

>

> I am hoping this vision stuff is reversible.

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

No I think it was just a general blood test, not fot a specific antibody

type. I need to look at the numbers and type of test that was done to

see what type of antibodies. It's frustrating, but I'll find out next

time I go back exactly what type of antibodies. And see if he'll retest

for specific antibodies.

The eluethrococcus, Rhodiola, and Gotu Kola are adaptogens like Gensing,

and also anti inflammatory and adrenal supportive. Licorice helps

balance hormones. ( I got a really, really, good deal on the whole herb

powders by the lb)I'm taking EFAs mainly for the anti inflammatory

properties. The same for the turmeric, and other stuff. Milk Thistle

helps reduce liver fattiness, which from what I understand is a problem

with hypo. R ALA and ALCAR(Acetyl L Carnitine) increases glutathione

levels and recycles vitamin C and other anti oxidants extending their

lifespan in the body, protects the brain. I've read until my eyes

crossed researching anti inflammatory supplements and herbs, checking

and cross checking the other effects of each so I don't make the

situation worse. And what I could afford. The Rhodiola I get in Bulk,

and I have a capsule filler to make my own capsules from bulk powders.

The next thing I'm looking at is Lion's Mane mushroom, and Cordyceps.

Doing a lot of reading. The protease and fibrolytic enzymes are

supposed to be really really great for inflammation when taken on an

empty stomach.

Bethann

[Guest guest]

Thanks Beth for sharing. I cannot have an MRI because of prostheics in my head and ear. This has been troubling for for me and is causing me back pain continuously. Also, i cannot afford a neursuergeon. Any suggestion you have would be appreciated.

From: Duncan <beth5646@...>Spinal Stenosis Treatment Sent: Sun, May 9, 2010 11:45:14 PMSubject: Re: WantToAskQuestions?

Ann---Fran explained the reason for your leg pain perfectly. I would bet that everyone in this group has experienced exactly what you have described. I would suggest that you see a neurosurgeon as soon as you can. If you are like me, your pain will not get any better, it will just get progressively worse. You don't have to live like that--in pain every day. This coming Friday I have an appointment with my neurosurgeon to schedule my second back surgery. I had my first surgery 5 years ago and I felt like the surgeon had performed a miracle for me. I had 5 great years and basically got my old life back. Then in January of this year I started having the same old problems again and had an MRI done which showed my stenosis has come back again. The original surgery--which was a lumbar laminectomy at L2 to L5 is still in great shape, but the stenosis has moved up to the 3 levels on top of that so I

am going to have surgery again. The surgery is painful, but it is so worth it that I am not going to wait any longer. I suggest you go to your doctor and develop a plan to get your back taken care of. You DON'T have to live that way. good luck to you......... ........Beth in OK

On May 9, 2010, at 9:19 PM, Fran Barron wrote:

Hi Ann,

Your pain is worse in your legs because that is classic symptoms of spinal stenosis.

The nerves are being compressed because there isn't enough room in the central canal of the vertebrae for the nerves to pass through, therefore there is pressure on them.

The nerves go to the legs at that level and because they are compressed they are causing pain and nerve pain in your legs, especially when you stand and walk.

The reason the pain is worse when you walk or stand is because in those positions the canal of the verterbae narrow normally and with less room than is need with stenosis, the area becomes even more narrowed.

When you sit or bend over, you flex the spine and automatically provide more room in the vertebral canal. With the stenosis, the sitting or bending over is just enough to get some of the pressure off the nerves and relieve some of your pain.

Do you find yourself bending forward when you stand and walk to help ease some of the pain? It is usually automatic that your body would do this to help ease pain.

What kind of treatment have you or are you having right now to ease some of your pain? Have you discussed any types of surgery with you spine surgeon?

Fran

From: Ann <nachobaby2 (DOT) com>Subject: WantToAskQuestions?Spinal Stenosis TreatmentDate: Sunday, May 9, 2010, 2:53 PM

Hello, Do any of you that have back problems have a lot of pain in your legs?? I have been diagnosed with DDD and Spinal Stenosis at L2, and actuall my legs bother me mopre then the back pain does. Could anyone tell me possibly why this is. I can't hardly stand to walk I have so much pain. All of you Mothers I hope you are having a pain free Mother's Day. Thank's abd God Bless You All.

[Guest guest]

There are medications for nerve pain that work fairly well. Ask your doctor about Lyrica and Neurontin (gabapentin). I took those medications before I had my first surgery and they helped a lot. But there are some side affects associated with these drugs such as: difficulty concentrating (I had problems thinking straight), drowsiness, and weight gain. But if you are having a lot of pain then the benefit you receive from the medication may outweigh the side affects. Good luck to you......................Beth in OKOn May 9, 2010, at 11:47 PM, andrew wilson wrote:

Thanks Beth for sharing. I cannot have an MRI because of prostheics in my head and ear. This has been troubling for for me and is causing me back pain continuously. Also, i cannot afford a neursuergeon. Any suggestion you have would be appreciated.

From: Duncan <beth5646aol>Spinal Stenosis Treatment Sent: Sun, May 9, 2010 11:45:14 PMSubject: Re: WantToAskQuestions? Ann---Fran explained the reason for your leg pain perfectly. I would bet that everyone in this group has experienced exactly what you have described. I would suggest that you see a neurosurgeon as soon as you can. If you are like me, your pain will not get any better, it will just get progressively worse. You don't have to live like that--in pain every day. This coming Friday I have an appointment with my neurosurgeon to schedule my second back surgery. I had my first surgery 5 years ago and I felt like the surgeon had performed a miracle for me. I had 5 great years and basically got my old life back. Then in January of this year I started having the same old problems again and had an MRI done which showed my stenosis has come back again. The original surgery--which was a lumbar laminectomy at L2 to L5 is still in great shape, but the stenosis has moved up to the 3 levels on top of that so I

am going to have surgery again. The surgery is painful, but it is so worth it that I am not going to wait any longer. I suggest you go to your doctor and develop a plan to get your back taken care of. You DON'T have to live that way. good luck to you......... ........Beth in OK

On May 9, 2010, at 9:19 PM, Fran Barron wrote:

Hi Ann,

Your pain is worse in your legs because that is classic symptoms of spinal stenosis.

The nerves are being compressed because there isn't enough room in the central canal of the vertebrae for the nerves to pass through, therefore there is pressure on them.

The nerves go to the legs at that level and because they are compressed they are causing pain and nerve pain in your legs, especially when you stand and walk.

The reason the pain is worse when you walk or stand is because in those positions the canal of the verterbae narrow normally and with less room than is need with stenosis, the area becomes even more narrowed.

When you sit or bend over, you flex the spine and automatically provide more room in the vertebral canal. With the stenosis, the sitting or bending over is just enough to get some of the pressure off the nerves and relieve some of your pain.

Do you find yourself bending forward when you stand and walk to help ease some of the pain? It is usually automatic that your body would do this to help ease pain.

What kind of treatment have you or are you having right now to ease some of your pain? Have you discussed any types of surgery with you spine surgeon?

Fran

From: Ann <nachobaby2 (DOT) com>Subject: WantToAskQuestions?Spinal Stenosis TreatmentDate: Sunday, May 9, 2010, 2:53 PM

Hello, Do any of you that have back problems have a lot of pain in your legs?? I have been diagnosed with DDD and Spinal Stenosis at L2, and actuall my legs bother me mopre then the back pain does. Could anyone tell me possibly why this is. I can't hardly stand to walk I have so much pain. All of you Mothers I hope you are having a pain free Mother's Day. Thank's abd God Bless You All.

[Guest guest]

,A CT scan will be helpful in diagnosing your spine problems since you can not have an MRI done. My hubby has the same issues with MRI's as you do.Are you positive though, that the prosthetics you have do prevent you from having an MRI done? Not all do, so be sure that the ones you have are on the list to prevent you from having an MRI.You could also have nerve conduction tests done to give a spine specialist an idea of where your pain is coming from and what is going on as well.You must have a diagnosis before you can really get any treatment and it is really very hard to give you any suggestions to try either, because we don't have a diagnosis from you and most importantly, we are not doctors.Be that as it

may, what type of pain are you having and where is it located. Are you having nerve pain, ie. burning, tingling, numbness?To get a diagnosis you must have some tests done, and see a spine specialist, either an orthopedic surgeon that specializes in spines or a neurosurgeon that specializes in spines only.That is the only way to get the diagnosis and a treatment plan set up for you.There are some nerve pain meds that are available to use, either neurontin or lyrica and they do, like any medication, have side affects.With the nerve pain meds, it is very important to start at very low doses and slowly build up the dosage over quite a few weeks to obtain the pain relief, usually at least 6 weeks of slow increases so that you don't find the side affects are to difficult to tolerate. Once the dosage is reached to obtain

pain relief, then you stay on that dosage.They can be quite helpful for many people, but not for everyone, and not all people can take them.Again, you need a diagnosis first before you can start on any of these meds and you really need to see a spine specialist.Fran

From: Ann <nachobaby2 (DOT) com>Subject: WantToAskQuestions?Spinal Stenosis TreatmentDate: Sunday, May 9, 2010, 2:53 PM

Hello, Do any of you that have back problems have a lot of pain in your legs?? I have been diagnosed with DDD and Spinal Stenosis at L2, and actuall my legs bother me mopre then the back pain does. Could anyone tell me possibly why this is. I can't hardly stand to walk I have so much pain. All of you Mothers I hope you are having a pain free Mother's Day. Thank's abd God Bless You All.

[Guest guest]

Hi

I have not had surgery on my back. (spinal stenosis). My pain management dr put me on Cymbalta about a 1 1/2 years ago. Cymbalta helps me alot. I also take 800mg of Ibuprofen each day. I lost my job a year ago, and cymbalta is expensive. I went to www.lillycares.com and applied for FREE cymbalta with the help of my pain dr. Cymbalta is sent to my pain management dr. for me to pick up there... BUT ITS FREE TO ME! they give me 4 months at a time. this is because I do not have a job or insurance. I go see the pain dr every 3 months and have to pay the office visit cost myself. ($75). I am not without pain, in fact lately my legs are giving me alot of problems, and I am not able to walk very far before I have to stop. I think I will have to apply for disability very soon. I am 55 years old. Anyway I thought I would write this in case it may help. Cymbalta may not help everyone. Try to find a Pain Management

DR that you can pay the office call cost. There could be other options for you depending on where you live. I am in NevadaShanna

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From: Ann <nachobaby2 (DOT) com>Subject: WantToAskQuestions?Spinal Stenosis TreatmentDate: Sunday, May 9, 2010, 2:53 PM

Hello, Do any of you that have back problems have a lot of pain in your legs?? I have been diagnosed with DDD and Spinal Stenosis at L2, and actuall my legs bother me mopre then the back pain does. Could anyone tell me possibly why this is. I can't hardly stand to walk I have so much pain. All of you Mothers I hope you are having a pain free Mother's Day. Thank's abd God Bless You All.