Guest guest Posted July 29, 1999 Report Share Posted July 29, 1999 In a message dated 7/4/99 1:42:55 AM US Mountain Standard Time, Vaccinationsonelist writes: << Hi, I subscribe to many autism and secretin related email lists. I have been receiving pornographic emails that I think might be someone spamming off of the lists addresses. Has anyone else been receiving a frequent email that says something like " Come visit us at our dorm room " and etc? I tried to reply to author to say for them to stop, but it will not go through. What can I do? It is disgusting. Trina >> I have the same problem. You should have a way to ban an address from sending you mail. On AOL there is a NO MAIL setting. However, I just delete anything that sounds fishy whenever I sign on. Tonya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 1999 Report Share Posted July 30, 1999 It's an AOL thing. That's why I HATE AOL, no offense. When I got their " free " trail CD, which I'm sure I'm not the only one <grin>, I got spammed with it! I have NEVER gotten it from this IP, US West. I've had US West of upwards 3 years now. Kel Chatadict2@... wrote: > From: Chatadict2@... > > In a message dated 7/4/99 1:42:55 AM US Mountain Standard Time, > Vaccinationsonelist writes: > > << Hi, > > I subscribe to many autism and secretin related email lists. I have been > receiving pornographic emails that I think might be someone spamming off of > the lists addresses. Has anyone else been receiving a frequent email that > says something like " Come visit us at our dorm room " and etc? I tried to > reply to author to say for them to stop, but it will not go through. What > can I do? It is disgusting. > > Trina > >> > I have the same problem. You should have a way to ban an address from sending > you mail. On AOL there is a NO MAIL setting. However, I just delete > anything that > sounds fishy whenever I sign on. > > Tonya > > --------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 1999 Report Share Posted November 12, 1999 Hello from Dr. Chansky: I have not been able to read email for the past couple of weeks, but I'm jumping in again. - nothing would make me happier than to do a mini course at the conference. The hour and a half format is so short! I have some other training plans in the works for psychologists, but a parent course at the OCF would be great. Does anyone know the month or date of the next conference? I gather it will be in Las Vegas. Best, Tamar Chansky, Ph.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2000 Report Share Posted February 2, 2000 and Link I got the Pulser (pulsar) from Sota Instruments, http://www.sotainstruments.com/. I've been quite happy with it. I got the zapper from some other site I found on the web. Sota also carries a zapper. Unfortunately I cleaned out my bookmarks recently and cannot remember where my zapper was purchased. Just do a search on Zapper and Hulda . You will find multiple references to companies. My husband (I am a female ) made my first zapper. It worked for about 2 years. They are so inexpensive I thought I would spare him the grief of making another one. The instructions in the first " Cure for All Diseases " are incorrect. After zapping, my asthma cleared up, I have almost no headaches (had migraines for several years). My sister who has asthma very badly said the zapper helped clear her lungs. We both coughed up a lot of gunk. She uses it when she visits. The Magnetic (not Sonic as I usually call it) pulser is a bit harder to explain, but I feel is a valuable instrument. From: Linkon4@... Subject: Re: where to buy zapper and pulser? , where did you buy the sonic pulser and the zapper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2000 Report Share Posted February 3, 2000 I think if you do a search you could find info on clarke's machine. There is extensive info on beck and his machine's at www.sota.com this stands for state of the art (sota) I also saw some interesting, supposedly more high tech machine's at a site called jaquar.com I think (have to look it up again) Sorry everyone about the signature block that follows, I work at a law firm and it is automatically attached to each and every email and I cannot turn it off. ------------------------------------------------------ This e-mail, and any attachments thereto, is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail, and any attachments thereto, is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please immediately notify me at (212) 735-3000 and permanently delete the original and any copy of any e-mail and any printout thereof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2000 Report Share Posted June 11, 2000 I add some beeswax to my M & P to make it harder. I use about 1 teas per pound. It will make your clear M & P a little cloudy though. tracey If there is a problem reaching me, please try omirus@.... Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2000 Report Share Posted July 29, 2000 In a message dated 7/29/00 3:00:28 AM Pacific Daylight Time, egroups writes: << I just got an E from Glenn this AM saying he wasn't receiving mail from the list. >> Sherry: That has happened to several of us already, not just Glenn.......still happening to me a little..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 16, 2000 Report Share Posted September 16, 2000 If you can stay away from the products with tylenol. While small amounts will probably not cause any problems, since tylenol is a known liver irritant, if possible, why take a chance. If that works for someone, small doses will probably not hurt, but, it needs to remain in small doses, which is usually 2 of the normal strength every 6-8 hours, maximum. If you can substitute ibuprofen, that is better, but many can not take it. Meds like ultram, naproxyn, and that whole category of antiinflamatories, are also OK, if it works for you, and, it does not bother your stomach, and many other negative reactions some may have. You may have to do it on a trial and error basis, because I have seen too many people where it works for one, and not another. Again, this is YOUR body chemistry, so you may have to try. If you are going to try an over the counter drug, (OTC), look it up in some reference book that has OTC drugs, and make sure they are not liver irritants first. Also, be very careful about some of the drugs you can buy that are OTCs because they may cause problems to your kidneys. Almost any medication has to clear one, or both organs, ie: liver or kidneys, and you don't want to help your liver and destroy another organ instead. Please just be real careful. As far as crying goes, it is a normal way of exhibiting the depression, uncertainties, and frustration of any illness or life style changes. If you want, you can tell them you are pregnant, and that usually shuts most people up. (But, us males, are going to have to be really convincing on that one, but, it's worth a try. Couldn't hurt to try, but, if it does work, let me know who is buying that one so I can get the book rights, but, it's worth a try!????) Marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 16, 2000 Report Share Posted September 16, 2000 LOL, Marty Marty is the Amitriptylimine 100 mg (generic Elavil) as bad as the side effects state it is? Also do you know anything about this Hydroxyzine HCL 25 mg it's possible side effects are only drowsiness and/or dry mouth. I think she called it Atarax. Also, I have some Allegra 60 mg what about it?....smile, Connie --- 2byteme@... wrote: > If you can stay away from the products with tylenol. > While small amounts > will probably not cause any problems, since tylenol > is a known liver > irritant, if possible, why take a chance. If that > works for someone, > small doses will probably not hurt, but, it needs to > remain in small > doses, which is usually 2 of the normal strength > every 6-8 hours, > maximum. If you can substitute ibuprofen, that is > better, but many can > not take it. > > Meds like ultram, naproxyn, and that whole category > of > antiinflamatories, are also OK, if it works for you, > and, it does not > bother your stomach, and many other negative > reactions some may have. > You may have to do it on a trial and error basis, > because I have seen > too many people where it works for one, and not > another. Again, this is > YOUR body chemistry, so you may have to try. If you > are going to try an > over the counter drug, (OTC), look it up in some > reference book that has > OTC drugs, and make sure they are not liver > irritants first. Also, be > very careful about some of the drugs you can buy > that are OTCs because > they may cause problems to your kidneys. Almost any > medication has to > clear one, or both organs, ie: liver or kidneys, and > you don't want to > help your liver and destroy another organ instead. > Please just be real > careful. > > As far as crying goes, it is a normal way of > exhibiting the depression, > uncertainties, and frustration of any illness or > life style changes. If > you want, you can tell them you are pregnant, and > that usually shuts > most people up. (But, us males, are going to have to > be really > convincing on that one, but, it's worth a try. > Couldn't hurt to try, > but, if it does work, let me know who is buying that > one so I can get > the book rights, but, it's worth a try!????) Marty > > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 16, 2000 Report Share Posted September 16, 2000 LOL, Marty Marty is the Amitriptylimine 100 mg (generic Elavil) as bad as the side effects state it is? Also do you know anything about this Hydroxyzine HCL 25 mg it's possible side effects are only drowsiness and/or dry mouth. I think she called it Atarax. Also, I have some Allegra 60 mg what about it?....smile, Connie --- 2byteme@... wrote: > If you can stay away from the products with tylenol. > While small amounts > will probably not cause any problems, since tylenol > is a known liver > irritant, if possible, why take a chance. If that > works for someone, > small doses will probably not hurt, but, it needs to > remain in small > doses, which is usually 2 of the normal strength > every 6-8 hours, > maximum. If you can substitute ibuprofen, that is > better, but many can > not take it. > > Meds like ultram, naproxyn, and that whole category > of > antiinflamatories, are also OK, if it works for you, > and, it does not > bother your stomach, and many other negative > reactions some may have. > You may have to do it on a trial and error basis, > because I have seen > too many people where it works for one, and not > another. Again, this is > YOUR body chemistry, so you may have to try. If you > are going to try an > over the counter drug, (OTC), look it up in some > reference book that has > OTC drugs, and make sure they are not liver > irritants first. Also, be > very careful about some of the drugs you can buy > that are OTCs because > they may cause problems to your kidneys. Almost any > medication has to > clear one, or both organs, ie: liver or kidneys, and > you don't want to > help your liver and destroy another organ instead. > Please just be real > careful. > > As far as crying goes, it is a normal way of > exhibiting the depression, > uncertainties, and frustration of any illness or > life style changes. If > you want, you can tell them you are pregnant, and > that usually shuts > most people up. (But, us males, are going to have to > be really > convincing on that one, but, it's worth a try. > Couldn't hurt to try, > but, if it does work, let me know who is buying that > one so I can get > the book rights, but, it's worth a try!????) Marty > > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2000 Report Share Posted September 17, 2000 Hi everyone, This is for Connie, do you have a Hep. or G.I. doctor? They can give you something. Two things for pain that don't hurt the liver pure codeine and morphine. I just found an over the counter sleep aid, ALLUNA SLEEP. It states that it helps you relax so you can fall asleep better, well I did try it and it worked for me, it is supposed to be a natural herbal supplement. Don't know if it does anything to the liver. Does not state on the box danger for the liver. Hope this has helped. You should find a good primary doctor, he or she can help so much, if you don't have insurance you may be eligible for all kinds of medical care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2000 Report Share Posted September 17, 2000 I saw that at the store, the Alluna. No I do not have a Dr and no Insurance. I have tried to get Medicaid but I am not eligible for the regular one. I can get share of cost, but, I have to pay the first $500 a month to get it. I do not have $500 extra dollars laying around every month.....lol.....I do not know anyone who does. If they did they would not be applying for Medicaid is whay I think. I was getting Codeine for the pain when I had Dr's. I was going to be switched to Morphine (I have high tolerance to pain medication, I was on it 24/7 for almost 3 months) by the Pain Management Dr but other things happened and I was not. Thanks for the info on the Alluna I saw them but did not read the package.....Connie --- CCampb3234@... wrote: > Hi everyone, > This is for Connie, do you have a > Hep. or G.I. doctor? > They can give you something. Two things for pain > that don't hurt the liver > pure codeine and morphine. I just found an over the > counter sleep aid, ALLUNA > SLEEP. It states that it helps you relax so you can > fall asleep better, well > I did try it and it worked for me, it is supposed to > be a natural herbal > supplement. Don't know if it does anything to the > liver. Does not state on > the box danger for the liver. Hope this has helped. > You should find a good > primary doctor, he or she can help so much, if you > don't have insurance you > may be eligible for all kinds of medical care. > > > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2002 Report Share Posted February 13, 2002 Hi Beth I am Jan and also 42 and have had Hep C for about 20 years too....This is a great group that can answer alot of questions for you..Unfortunatley I can't but I can be here to listen or give morale support..I need a little myself alot of time..I am going back on treatment in 4 weeks..Peg is a new type of treatment but is very far back ordered..I have to be on a waiting list but there is Rebetron-Intron treatment you may try .Ask your Dr about it..When is your next appt..Yes it is only normal to be scared..I still get that way and have know for 2 yrs now but without this group I'd be nuts by now and know nothing..When I went to my Dr appt. today I was suggesting things that these wonderful people informed me about..I wouldn't have know what to do..Soon you will be getting alot of answers to your questions..Oh by the way I am from Louisiana..It is so nice to meet you..We do cut up a little to put smiles on our faces but we mean no harm..We are all here to fight the dragon and a little humor don't hurt..YOu will meet alot of very nice people in here..Please keep in touch and no question is silly to us..We have asked everything trust me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2002 Report Share Posted February 13, 2002 my name is beth and i tested positive for hep c at a physical i had 2 weeks ago. they did a RIBA test and the doctor said the antigens were 4+. what does that mean? my hepatic panel was normal and my alt was 56. i am scared but i guess its something i will have to live with. i wonder what happens next. i am glad to have found a group like this. i am 42 and think i got it from transfusions when i had my boys 20 yrs ago. i live in minnesota. i really need some support. beth p.s what is pegatron? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2002 Report Share Posted February 13, 2002 Hi Beth, My name is Terry I live just outside of Phoenix AZ. I found out last year that I had HEP C. The only way I could have gotten it was 17 years ago through a Blood transfusion. I started the Peg-Intron treatment last month. My Doctor said their was an inprovment in my lab work. Just remember we are all here to give you any Support you need. I will be keeping you in my prayers. Terry --- lizzy1959@... wrote: > my name is beth and i tested positive for hep c at a > physical i had 2 > weeks ago. they did a RIBA test and the doctor said > the antigens were > 4+. what does that mean? my hepatic panel was normal > and my alt was 56. > i am scared but i guess its something i will have to > live with. i wonder > what happens next. i am glad to have found a group > like this. i am 42 > and think i got it from transfusions when i had my > boys 20 yrs ago. i > live in minnesota. i really need some support. > beth > p.s what is pegatron? > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2002 Report Share Posted February 14, 2002 Hi Beth Welcome to the group I would think that the next step would be to have your DR. refer you to a specialist. Either a gastroenterologist or hepatoligist for some more tests. Possibly a viral load and liver biopsy. Then a plan for treatment can be worked on. Most of us have probably had the virus for 20+ years before it was detected. It is a very slow progressing disease so don't panic. You have time to figure out what is best for you. Re: [ ] Digest Number 290 > my name is beth and i tested positive for hep c at a physical i had 2 > weeks ago. they did a RIBA test and the doctor said the antigens were > 4+. what does that mean? my hepatic panel was normal and my alt was 56. > i am scared but i guess its something i will have to live with. i wonder > what happens next. i am glad to have found a group like this. i am 42 > and think i got it from transfusions when i had my boys 20 yrs ago. i > live in minnesota. i really need some support. beth > p.s what is pegatron? > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2002 Report Share Posted February 14, 2002 Welcome, Beth. I am not sure about the antigens test. That's a new one on me. It is a good sign that your liver enzymes are in the normal range. Usually the two they look at most closely are AST and ALT. 56 is at the higher end of normal, but still in the normal range. I was at around 120 when I started and many people go much higher than that. I am guessing that the antigens are a measure of the virus, but that is a way of describing it that I have never heard. Mine was rated as over 1,000,000/ml. Pegatron is interferon altered so it stays in your system longer. It is a tough drug on the body, most of us are or have been on it. Most of us feel a little fluish to lesser or greater degrees varying throughout the treatment. It gets better as your body gets used to it. I had to take it (the shot) 3x wkly, for a year. The Peg only has to be injected once a week, I understand the side affects are somewhat more tolerable. My name is Dave and I am from Green Bay WI. I finished the combo treatment about 2 months ago and at the end of treatment I was considered in remission. I will have to go back and be tested again in June to see if it comes back. -dz- --- lizzy1959@... wrote: > my name is beth and i tested positive for hep c at a > physical i had 2 > weeks ago. they did a RIBA test and the doctor said > the antigens were > 4+. what does that mean? my hepatic panel was normal > and my alt was 56. > i am scared but i guess its something i will have to > live with. i wonder > what happens next. i am glad to have found a group > like this. i am 42 > and think i got it from transfusions when i had my > boys 20 yrs ago. i > live in minnesota. i really need some support. > beth > p.s what is pegatron? > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2002 Report Share Posted February 27, 2002 I do understand that liver enzymes are not that reliable. I am a Lab Asst. One of the Techs told me that when the liver is inflammed that the results can be looked at as diluted. Bill's Hep C doctor is very open to alternative treatment. We know that another liver biopsy is probably somewhere in the future. That is the best way to know what is going on. I must say that bill's eyes were a murky kinda grayish yellow color. Now that he is on the alternative treatment I noticed they seem to look more white. Sometimes his skin tone looks a tad bit on the ...shall I just put it as yukky! The tech at my lab also told me to keep an eye on the total and conjugated bilirubin levels..that will tell when the liver is not doing its job properly. We are trying to be positive, but it is so hard. He has days that depression sets in... on those days he just wants to be left alone. I guess I can understand why. I can only imagine what he is going through ... what all of you are going through!! God help us! [ ] Digest Number 290 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2003 Report Share Posted April 24, 2003 Hello Rob >It's funny that we are now on the subject of migraines. I had severe migraines before I had Samters. In fact, I believe I actually " traded " the migraines for Samters. Me too. I thought it was because I had my first polyp operation at the age I had my first aspirin induced asthma attack (which was incorrectly diagnosed as an anxiety attack and I was treated with tranquilisers for a year before I suggested asthma and they gave me ventolin!) I used to get migraines weekly during childhood, and they'd always end with me vomiting. My parents said that children didn't get headaches and I was simply trying to avoid eating my dinner (as an adult I found that meat fat cooking triggered the migraines!) I've since had migraines. I took panadeine (paracetomol and codiene) for one and had a life threatening asthma attack. I'd reacted to paracetamol before, but sometimes I can take it without problems and figured it would be allright. The migraine was triggered by stress. The acid reflux began shortly after my allergy to aspirin. I'm amazed at what I'm putting together from the posts on this list. It's really good for me because my children, now aged 16, 20, & 22 all show similar symptoms. My youngest is suffering from outbreaks of hives during moderate activity - something I did at the same age. Interesting eh? >At this point I've stopped all vitamins. I read something in a recent post about vitamin C being a problem because it and salicylates compete for the same chemical pathway in the liver. So if you have more vitamins C in your system, your liver is less able to eliminate salicylates. This was apparently for the Royal Alfred (or Albert) Hospital in Australia. Vit c always seems to help clear up sinus congestion for me. I only take it medicinally (like coffee for migraines), 3-5 gm doses, not on a regular or continuing basis. >For years, I have noticed that sometimes I can drink several beers and not have a reaction. But sometimes, just one or two will cause a violent sneezing and coughing fit. I tried to identify particular brands or styles that we specific culprits with no success. Hello . I had the same trouble, but with exactly the same brand and type of beer. Some days I'm more sensitive than others. I've learned to factor in all the different stressors that I'm sensitive too. This way I know when I can push the envelope with certain foods and activities, etc. It's much easier now I'm desensitised, as I don't have to worry about food and drink so much, but every now and then I'll throw a reaction. I've tested virtually negative to allergens too. Beats me. Sometimes I feel like a hypochondriac. all the best, Beverley http://members.ozemail.com.au/~beverleypaine Homeschool Australia & FAQ Unschool~Kidz! Children's Author Bungala Ridge Permaculture Gardens & FAQ **Submissions for the Autumn Issue of UNSCHOOL~KIDZ now open** - contributions from homeschooling and unschooling children required Send a stamped self addressed envelope for HOMESCHOOL TODAY! information on beginning homeschooling: B Paine, PO Box 371 Yankalilla SA 5203 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 29, 2005 Report Share Posted May 29, 2005 Restriction/Satiety/Wt.Loss ??? I too am confused. I had my first fill on 5/10/05. I felt the restriction and could only eat a little at each meal. After about 10 days, I no longer felt the satiety after a " little food " and found instead of the usual 1/4-1/2 fillet mignon I could eat the whole thing. I can go to the Red Robin for a Chicken salad ($9.00/plate) a pretty large bowl and I can eat the whole thing without feeling full. However, I am loosing 1.5 to 2 lbs/week so that is within range. My question is should you start to feel full if you have proper restriction and should you be limited to 1/2 cup of food per meal or what is " normal. " ? I've scheduled another fill, but I'm feeling a bit foolish since I am still loosing weight. Don't know whether or not to use the fact that I'm still loosing weight as a guide or the fact that I seem to be able to eat larger quantities without feeling like I'm stuffing my self. I'm also confused regarding the guidelines of 50-60 gms. of protein/day - what does 50-60 gms of protein look like? Is that 3-4 ounces, 1/2 cup or what is it? Thanks for your help and patience Norma ========================================= I was tempted to just delete this message.....not because of content, but because it quoted back the entire daily digest. So I was in a good mood and deleted the several thousand irrelevant lines and am adding this note and approving it. It is always appropriate to quote back a relevant part of the message if it helps to put your reply into context. Otherwise, if you need to, just start a new message. dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 Actually, Emy, grapefruit INCREASES the Gleevec in your system, rather than decreasing it. Something in the grapfruit competes with the enzymes that break down the drug, so it stays in the system longer - that is, yesterday's dose is still there when today's dose comes along! R > Date: Mon, 16 Jan 2006 19:13:08 -0000 > From: " emyannflux " <anninflux@...> > Subject: Re: grapefruit > > Everytime I eat one I throw-up. Doc says that the liver enzimes that > break down the fruit also break down gleevec so when you eat the fruit > your liver makes more enzimes to break it down and so there are more > enzimes in the system to break down the gleevce... causeing me to get > a bigger dose of the gleevec than I would normaly absorb. > GARP! lol > > It sounds like the doc knows what he's talking about. > Emy G > > >> >> Hi: >> >> Is grapefruit still a no=no with gleevec? I love it and I crave it-- >> grapefruit that is. They are so big and juicy now. When I eat one, > I >> try to eat it long after taking the gleevec. Any facts or opinions? > MJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 > > Actually, Emy, grapefruit INCREASES the Gleevec in your system, rather than > decreasing it. Something in the grapfruit competes with the enzymes that > break down the drug, so it stays in the system longer - that is, yesterday's > dose is still there when today's dose comes along! > > R A-cool. It wouldn't be the first time I misunderstood something I've been told. lol I knew it had something to do with enzymes and the fruit effectively increasing the dose in our systems. Thank you Emy G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Dear Kam, I'm glad I asked then. I also wouldn't have guessed that Bridwell used fellows. I suppose they do have to learn somewhere, I just don't want them learning on me! I'm really sorry he isn't doing a better job controlling your pain. It would seem that he'd have a little better sense than that. Did the other med combo (the one he used last time) work better for you? You must not be opiod tolerant if either worked well, which would be a huge blessing for anyone facing this. At any rate, I sure hope that he ups your meds very soon. In fact, if you are really in pain right now, I would not advise waiting until he comes back to ask him to change it. Any RN can do what is called a phone solicitation for a change of medication if you need it. All you have to do is NOT be stoic, and TELL THEM YOUR MEDICINE IS NOT WORKING!!! Suffering silently doesn't help anyone, especially you. In fact ( & I say this as a nurse) most surgeons determine their postop protocols based upon patients responses. If patients, and MANY feel they shouldn't, do NOT complain, then the surgeon assumes that the majority of patients will do fine on a "less is more" regimen. This then "sets the bar too LOW" far too often, & results in many patients being undermedicated & suffering needlessly. Also, it is often the practice of surgeons, especially those who've been practicing for some time, that if a patient does well on a particular dose of something once without complaint, to DECREASE the dose/med the next time. "Old school" physicians operate on the premise that any & all opiods should be VERY strictly limited to avoid addiction/dependence. Newer (last 10 - 15 yrs) studies indicate that the potential for that happening when actual pain is present, particularly postop pain, is VERY low. So NOT complaining when you are really in pain, even if you've been given medication, can actually affect other patients in an indirect way. Of course, YOU are the most important patient if you are the one suffering. Since nobody else can feel exactly what you are feeling, you really need to advocate for yourself if you can at all. It also helps to have whomever is with you to "back you up", in the sad event that you should have a nurse with an "attitude". I'll be praying for you & hope you still get to be d/c'd tomorrow. Blessings, Carla Kay Ps. 96:1,3, & 4a Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth. Declare His glory among the nations, His marvelous deeds among all peoples. For great is the LORD and most worthy of praise... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 Carla Kay, Two things... 1. Dr. Bridwell changed my meds today. 2. Dr. Bridwell does ALL of the operating. His fellows assist, but don't " do " the surgery. Oops, one more... 3. Thank you so much for the prayers! kam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 Hi Kam... If that's the case, it's different than most of the other teaching hospitals that I know about. Residents and fellows need to actually get in and do the work (under the guidance of the attending), or they'd be fairly unprepared to actually perform surgery once they finish their residencies and fellowships. -- > 2. Dr. Bridwell does ALL of the operating. His fellows assist, but > don't " do " the surgery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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