Guest guest Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 ,Congratulations on finding someone who is not only unphased by your poz status, but who is interested in health care for others. My partner is also negative. I found out I was HIV+ several years after we began living together but we had always practiced "safer" sex - he occasionally had oone oral sex on me but since it always required an inordinately long time for me to get off that way, he never swallowed my semen. He might have swallowed some of the "pre" fluid, but he's continued to test negative. Since I found out my status, I've let him know that I don't want to risk infecting him, so we simply don't share bodily fluids. It's pretty simple. "Making love" obviously mean different things to different people. You can snuggle and kiss, engage in long, erotic massage followed by mutual masturbation, get buzz cuts and rub your stubble, use condoms, whatever. As you obviously know know, the virus is transmitted by bodily fluids, ergo, anything that doesn't involve sharing bodily fluids is safe. You can look upon this as a restraint, or an opportunity to get creative. I think, ironically, some people who are into kink have an easier time coming up with safer alternatives than those locked into typical sexual postures. It's interesting that your new lover wanted to watch you inject Procrit. When I began injecting Interleukin 2, my doctor and I joked that maybe my partner and I could incorporate the injections into S & M foreplay. However, since loverboy is a vanilla bean, I've had to cultivate a rich fantasy life on my own. Sometimes in long term relationships, sex becomes a secondary consideration anyway. Best wishes.ButchOriginal message: Question for the group......... Neg and poz couples Posted by: "32824" travis32824@... travis32824 Date: Tue Feb 6, 2007 11:37 am ((PST))HI everyone, Well......I finally have a boyfriend after more than 10 years of being lonely. He's a sweetheart and kinda young, he's 24 yo and negative. And, I totally love him so much. He knows about me being poz, in fact, he wanted to watch me inject Procrit last Thursday. He now wants to go to school to be an RN in the fall. We're sure he's neg because I had the ELISA test done on him, as well as Western Blot, and he had it done last fall as well. The question is this: He needs and deserves to know how we can play sexually and keep him safe and negative. We've played of course, but I made absolutely sure it was 100% safe. We want to open up the potential fun we can have sexually, but keeping safety as a factor. I've explained some of the risks, high to low, but I'd like other poz guys input. Is there anyone in the group that has a neg partner? BTW, no "toys" suggestions please, he says that he doesn't enjoy that at all. I just don't ever want him to be scared of making love. Food fight? Enjoy some healthy debatein the Answers Food Drink Q&A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 That's how much riba I take, Steve. It's weight based, I believe. Sharon question for the group I'm starting tx next week. My doctor wants me to take 3 riba's 2 times a day, is that right? I'll probably have more questions next week. I looking for my biggest, sharpest sword to slay that badass f'n dragon! Just call me the Dragonslayer ............ Steve... from the music capital of the world, Austin, Texas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 That sounds about right on the dose , unless you are morbidly obese then then the dose would be higher . steve brewer <brewmon2003@...> wrote: I'm starting tx next week. My doctor wants me to take 3 riba's 2 times a day, is that right? I'll probably have more questions next week. I looking for my biggest, sharpest sword to slay that badass f'n dragon! Just call me the Dragonslayer ............ Steve... from the music capital of the world, Austin, Texas. Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? Check out new cars at Autos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 yep, that sounds right Steve,, Good luck sweetie, start drinking all that water, you are gonna need it! steve brewer <brewmon2003@...> wrote: I'm starting tx next week. My doctor wants me to take 3 riba's 2 times a day, is that right? I'll probably have more questions next week. I looking for my biggest, sharpest sword to slay that badass f'n dragon! Just call me the Dragonslayer ............ Steve... from the music capital of the world, Austin, Texas. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 I take 2 Riba in am and 3 in pm, so that sounds about right. I'm 37 weeks in TX and last 2 viral loads have been neg. Go by and give Stevie Ray a hug from me from Houston. Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? Check out new cars at Autos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2007 Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 I think the dosage is based on your weight. I am about 100 lbs. I take Vibavirin 1 tablet in the morning and 2 tablets in the evening. I am in my 17th week. I am undetectable, but my hemoglobin is low. Starting this week, my dosage will be reduced to one tablet for both AM and PM for one day, then back to 1 in the AM and 2 in the PM; alternate dosage. Expecting? Get great news right away with email Auto-Check.Try the Beta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2007 Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 , Im not trying to question your physician, BUT... BUT... wouldnt he do better to give you procrit instead of reducing your dosage??? EVERYONE I have seen relapse of have break through virus have followed having their dosage reduced!!! IF IT WERE ME,,, I'd demand procrit first, the longer you go with maintaining your starting dose the better.. I do not understand some docs wanting to reduce your dose of the very med that is killing this virus instead of giving you procrit to raise your RBC's and Hemoglobin... My doc tried that with me and I missed ONE DOSE of Ribavirin and used the procrit, he was very angry with me when he found out but its MY LIFE and I ONLY wanted to do this tx ONCE.... I wanted EVERY chance to reach SVR which I did and remain so..but had I LISTENED to him, Im sure I never would have made it... This doc didnt even want me to do tx because he said I stood LESS THAN 10-15% chance of even responding to tx, which I DID and NO CHANCE of ever reaching SVR which I did... I fired this doc and went back to my PCP who helped me finish tx and STAY SVR... He did everything in his power to keep me on my dose of Riba! Your's should be doing the same! I hope you will take this in the manner to which it is given,, Im very concerned when docs reduce the dose of riba BEFORE they give procrit,, they certainly wouldnt do that if you were treating cancer,, and this is just as serious! jax Randolph <dcrlin@...> wrote: I think the dosage is based on your weight. I am about 100 lbs. I take Vibavirin 1 tablet in the morning and 2 tablets in the evening. I am in my 17th week. I am undetectable, but my hemoglobin is low. Starting this week, my dosage will be reduced to one tablet for both AM and PM for one day, then back to 1 in the AM and 2 in the PM; alternate dosage. Expecting? Get great news right away with email Auto-Check.Try the Beta. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2007 Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 , Im not trying to question your physician, BUT... BUT... wouldnt he do better to give you procrit instead of reducing your dosage??? EVERYONE I have seen relapse of have break through virus have followed having their dosage reduced!!! IF IT WERE ME,,, I'd demand procrit first, the longer you go with maintaining your starting dose the better.. I do not understand some docs wanting to reduce your dose of the very med that is killing this virus instead of giving you procrit to raise your RBC's and Hemoglobin... My doc tried that with me and I missed ONE DOSE of Ribavirin and used the procrit, he was very angry with me when he found out but its MY LIFE and I ONLY wanted to do this tx ONCE.... I wanted EVERY chance to reach SVR which I did and remain so..but had I LISTENED to him, Im sure I never would have made it... This doc didnt even want me to do tx because he said I stood LESS THAN 10-15% chance of even responding to tx, which I DID and NO CHANCE of ever reaching SVR which I did... I fired this doc and went back to my PCP who helped me finish tx and STAY SVR... He did everything in his power to keep me on my dose of Riba! Your's should be doing the same! I hope you will take this in the manner to which it is given,, Im very concerned when docs reduce the dose of riba BEFORE they give procrit,, they certainly wouldnt do that if you were treating cancer,, and this is just as serious! jax Randolph <dcrlin@...> wrote: I think the dosage is based on your weight. I am about 100 lbs. I take Vibavirin 1 tablet in the morning and 2 tablets in the evening. I am in my 17th week. I am undetectable, but my hemoglobin is low. Starting this week, my dosage will be reduced to one tablet for both AM and PM for one day, then back to 1 in the AM and 2 in the PM; alternate dosage. Expecting? Get great news right away with email Auto-Check.Try the Beta. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 Hi Jackie, Thanks for your email. I have no idea what Procrit is. Let me ask my doctor first... Luggage? GPS? Comic books? Check out fitting gifts for grads at Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 Hi Jackie, Thanks for your email. I have no idea what Procrit is. Let me ask my doctor first... Luggage? GPS? Comic books? Check out fitting gifts for grads at Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 Hi Procrit is an injecible drug that stimulates your bone marrow to make more red blood cells and therefore more hemoglobin so that you wont be too anemic. They give you Neupogen for White blood cells if you need that too. Yes, please ask your doc about that,, and NO IRON unless he has checked your "FERRITIN" levels FIRST! jackie Randolph <dcrlin@...> wrote: Hi Jackie, Thanks for your email. I have no idea what Procrit is. Let me ask my doctor first... Luggage? GPS? Comic books? Check out fitting gifts for grads at Search. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 Hi Procrit is an injecible drug that stimulates your bone marrow to make more red blood cells and therefore more hemoglobin so that you wont be too anemic. They give you Neupogen for White blood cells if you need that too. Yes, please ask your doc about that,, and NO IRON unless he has checked your "FERRITIN" levels FIRST! jackie Randolph <dcrlin@...> wrote: Hi Jackie, Thanks for your email. I have no idea what Procrit is. Let me ask my doctor first... Luggage? GPS? Comic books? Check out fitting gifts for grads at Search. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2007 Report Share Posted August 8, 2007 I think in part, it is b/c it’s hard to DX things.. and partly b/c there is such a firm belief in vaccines that they don’t always a disease they’re looking at IS the disease which is “vaccine preventable”. Like the family doctor on his cell phone when Jon had his scout physical: oh it couldn’t be measles, that’s pretty much been eradicated”.. um, why couldn’t it be measles?! Don’t you recognize that vaccines CAN and DO fail????? I was so floored But as to your questions, I wonder the very same thing. How can they just so possibly be that naïve and dumb as to keep turning a blind eye to the damage and the sickness? Don’t they question WHY childhood diabetes and autoimmune disorders are popping up in staggering numbers? How can they just keep scratching their heads and saying “I don’t know”.. and then turn around inject our babies today with so many needles when we survived our childhood pretty well with only polio, MMR but separate and one something that I can’t remember. Nita, yes my hands are full, but not my heart: 14, Jon 12, 10, 8, 6, Christian (RIP: 7/16/03 to 8/22/04), 1, and due 2/08 Some minds are like concrete: Thoroughly mixed up and permanently set. ; No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.11.8/941 - Release Date: 8/7/2007 4:06 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.11.8/941 - Release Date: 8/7/2007 4:06 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2007 Report Share Posted August 8, 2007 I think there are a lot more pediatricians who do see a link but think vaccines are still for the " greater good " and then I see those that just refuse to buck the system and truly believe that it's just a coincidence. After all, autism shows up when vaccines are given -- it's just a coincidence (ha) and then I see ones that do see a reaction like your doctor and can't really say anything because they'll get " run out " of the establishment. I know one of our peds said, " I give my children all their vaccines. " As if that's a reason to do it to mine. That type of argument would be like saying to a non-spanker " well, I spank all of my children and they're fine. " Doesn't make sense................ question for the group Hi eveyone. My name is Daphna and I have really appreciated being able to sit on the sidelines and take in all the wonderful information you have provided. I have two very healthy children (one is 9 months and one is 6 years old!), both of whom have never been vaccinated. We are lucky to have found a wonderful homeopathic pediatrician who actually thinks the mass immunization program is dangerous to some individuals and not necessarily in the best interest of all children. The majority of his patients have not recieved a single vaccination and I am so greatful not to have to fight a pediatrician on this issue. Anyway, though I am not arrogant about our choice to not vaccinate, I do think, based on all that I have read, that I would rather assume the risk of this choice rather than the risk of harming my children through vaccinating. I have some things on my mind that I am hoping to get clarity on: Our doctor explained that he personally arrived at his position on vaccines (among other reasons) as he witnessed actual harm done to some children in his practice after they were vaccinated. Now, I come from a family of doctors myself (none are pediatricians) and maybe I am naive and trusting of human beings, but I don't understand how it is that pediatricians across America are not seeing a link between vaccines and severe reactions? You would think by now that there would be a much larger wave of opposition among physicians as they witnessed the adverse effects of the shots they are giving to children if indeed there were many " casualties " in the war against infectious disease. Afterall, they are on the frontlines. Can someone please explain this inconsistency to me? Is it because when a child presents as ill, it is so difficult to determine the cause? Is it denial and pressure? Is it because the actual number of adverse reactions is comparatively small to the number of vaccines given every day in offices across the country? I really want to understand this. What is it? Thanks! and thanks for being here for me. I am not popular in my views among my peers and it is incredibly important to have your " voices " in my head so I don't feel so alone in my choice not to immunize my children. Daphna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2007 Report Share Posted August 8, 2007 Welcome Daphna >I have some things on my mind that I am hoping to get clarity on: Our >doctor explained that he personally arrived at his position on vaccines >(among other reasons) as he witnessed actual harm done to some children >in his practice after they were vaccinated. Now, I come from a family >of doctors myself (none are pediatricians) and maybe I am naive and >trusting of human beings, but I don't understand how it is that >pediatricians across America are not seeing a link between vaccines and >severe reactions? You would think by now that there would be a much >larger wave of opposition among physicians as they witnessed the adverse >effects of the shots they are giving to children if indeed there were >many " casualties " in the war against infectious disease. Afterall, they >are on the frontlines. Can someone please explain this inconsistency >to me? Is it because when a child presents as ill, it is so difficult >to determine the cause? Is it denial and pressure? Is it because the >actual number of adverse reactions is comparatively small to the number >of vaccines given every day in offices across the country? I really want >to understand this. What is it? It is all the above. We cannot see what we don't believe in. Doctors and nurses think it is normal to see ear infections and asthma and all of that in infants. They don't put 2 and 2 together. They don't know healthy children - unvaccinated children are some of the healthiest I've ever seen. Rarely get ear infections in infancy or other illnesses. Also can you imagine what they have invested in their system of medicine? All that education. Guilt for what they have participated in? They just won't see it or look at it until it affects someone in their family and often even not then. And adverse reactions don't always come in a few hours which is what they expect. If an antibiotic is given and there is a reaction within days they will acknowledge that If a vaccine is given, any reaction is ignored unless nearly immediately occurring. They will not look and therefore cannot see. And they are brainwashed that it is so beneficial and there are so few reactions Sheri -------------------------------------------------------- Sheri Nakken, R.N., MA, Hahnemannian Homeopath Vaccination Information & Choice Network, Nevada City CA & Wales UK $$ Donations to help in the work - accepted by Paypal account earthmysteriestours@... voicemail US 530-740-0561 (go to http://www.paypal.com) or by mail Vaccines - http://www.nccn.net/~wwithin/vaccine.htm or http://www.wellwithin1.com/vaccine.htm Vaccine Dangers On-Line course - http://www.wellwithin1.com/vaccineclass.htm NEXT CLASS July 2 for Part 1 Reality of the Diseases & Treatment - http://www.nccn.net/~wwithin/vaccineclass.htm Homeopathy On-Line course - http://www.wellwithin1.com/homeo.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2007 Report Share Posted August 8, 2007 I think it's a prime example of herd mentality. The doctors receive an extensive education in their field. They don't get any info in that education to indicate that anything that is being done today is is wrong and/or harmful. Most of those that eventually realize the harm being done have a choice to make. Get out of the profession or go along with the program. Most choose to go along with the program. They have to much time and education expense involved to quit. And vaccines are but a small part of the problem. Very few , if any, prescription drugs are safe or even, in most cases, effective. Hundreds of thousands die each year from drug reactions. Of course, it isn't only the med profession. They have conditioned the American public to believe that they must have good (sic) medical care. On the bright side, I think that people are getting out of the herd in droves now a days. When enough do get out it will start to force change in the med profession. It will be either change or they will stop getting paid. People just won't see them any more. Joe Clemons <clemonsmary@...> wrote: I think there are a lot more pediatricians who do see a link but think vaccines are still for the " greater good " and then I see those that just refuse to buck the system and truly believe that it's just a coincidence. After all, autism shows up when vaccines are given -- it's just a coincidence (ha) and then I see ones that do see a reaction like your doctor and can't really say anything because they'll get " run out " of the establishment. I know one of our peds said, " I give my children all their vaccines. " As if that's a reason to do it to mine. That type of argument would be like saying to a non-spanker " well, I spank all of my children and they're fine. " Doesn't make sense................ question for the group Hi eveyone. My name is Daphna and I have really appreciated being able to sit on the sidelines and take in all the wonderful information you have provided. I have two very healthy children (one is 9 months and one is 6 years old!), both of whom have never been vaccinated. We are lucky to have found a wonderful homeopathic pediatrician who actually thinks the mass immunization program is dangerous to some individuals and not necessarily in the best interest of all children. The majority of his patients have not recieved a single vaccination and I am so greatful not to have to fight a pediatrician on this issue. Anyway, though I am not arrogant about our choice to not vaccinate, I do think, based on all that I have read, that I would rather assume the risk of this choice rather than the risk of harming my children through vaccinating. I have some things on my mind that I am hoping to get clarity on: Our doctor explained that he personally arrived at his position on vaccines (among other reasons) as he witnessed actual harm done to some children in his practice after they were vaccinated. Now, I come from a family of doctors myself (none are pediatricians) and maybe I am naive and trusting of human beings, but I don't understand how it is that pediatricians across America are not seeing a link between vaccines and severe reactions? You would think by now that there would be a much larger wave of opposition among physicians as they witnessed the adverse effects of the shots they are giving to children if indeed there were many " casualties " in the war against infectious disease. Afterall, they are on the frontlines. Can someone please explain this inconsistency to me? Is it because when a child presents as ill, it is so difficult to determine the cause? Is it denial and pressure? Is it because the actual number of adverse reactions is comparatively small to the number of vaccines given every day in offices across the country? I really want to understand this. What is it? Thanks! and thanks for being here for me. I am not popular in my views among my peers and it is incredibly important to have your " voices " in my head so I don't feel so alone in my choice not to immunize my children. Daphna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2007 Report Share Posted August 8, 2007 Deny deny deny.? If you tell someone something enough, they start to believe it.? Docs have had it hammered into their heads for so long that vaccines save lives and that there are few risks that they simply belive it and don't question what they've been taught.? That is the experience I have seen anyway. Lori Re: question for the group I think it's a prime example of herd mentality. The doctors receive an extensive education in their field. They don't get any info in that education to indicate that anything that is being done today is is wrong and/or harmful. Most of those that eventually realize the harm being done have a choice to make. Get out of the profession or go along with the program. Most choose to go along with the program. They have to much time and education expense involved to quit. And vaccines are but a small part of the problem. Very few , if any, prescription drugs are safe or even, in most cases, effective. Hundreds of thousands die each year from drug reactions. Of course, it isn't only the med profession. They have conditioned the American public to believe that they must have good (sic) medical care. On the bright side, I think that people are getting out of the herd in droves now a days. When enough do get out it will start to force change in the med profession. It will be either change or they will stop getting paid. People just won't see them any more. Joe Clemons <clemonsmary@...> wrote: I think there are a lot more pediatricians who do see a link but think vaccines are still for the " greater good " and then I see those that just refuse to buck the system and truly believe that it's just a coincidence. After all, autism shows up when vaccines are given -- it's just a coincidence (ha) and then I see ones that do see a reaction like your doctor and can't really say anything because they'll get " run out " of the establishment. I know one of our peds said, " I give my children all their vaccines. " As if that's a reason to do it to mine. That type of argument would be like saying to a non-spanker " well, I spank all of my children and they're fine. " Doesn't make sense................ question for the group Hi eveyone. My name is Daphna and I have really appreciated being able to sit on the sidelines and take in all the wonderful information you have provided. I have two very healthy children (one is 9 months and one is 6 years old!), both of whom have never been vaccinated. We are lucky to have found a wonderful homeopathic pediatrician who actually thinks the mass immunization program is dangerous to some individuals and not necessarily in the best interest of all children. The majority of his patients have not recieved a single vaccination and I am so greatful not to have to fight a pediatrician on this issue. Anyway, though I am not arrogant about our choice to not vaccinate, I do think, based on all that I have read, that I would rather assume the risk of this choice rather than the risk of harming my children through vaccinating. I have some things on my mind that I am hoping to get clarity on: Our doctor explained that he personally arrived at his position on vaccines (among other reasons) as he witnessed actual harm done to some children in his practice after they were vaccinated. Now, I come from a family of doctors myself (none are pediatricians) and maybe I am naive and trusting of human beings, but I don't understand how it is that pediatricians across America are not seeing a link between vaccines and severe reactions? You would think by now that there would be a much larger wave of opposition among physicians as they witnessed the adverse effects of the shots they are giving to children if indeed there were many " casualties " in the war against infectious disease. Afterall, they are on the frontlines. Can someone please explain this inconsistency to me? Is it because when a child presents as ill, it is so difficult to determine the cause? Is it denial and pressure? Is it because the actual number of adverse reactions is comparatively small to the number of vaccines given every day in offices across the country? I really want to understand this. What is it? Thanks! and thanks for being here for me. I am not popular in my views among my peers and it is incredibly important to have your " voices " in my head so I don't feel so alone in my choice not to immunize my children. Daphna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2007 Report Share Posted December 23, 2007 If this is like hetrastarch the us and othe rmiliatary units are using . This is not a vasopressor agent but a true volune expander . If its the 3 percent hypertonic soultion it works great no fluid shift my mail is wilkinsonric@... if you have further questions --- Original Message --- From: " david girga " <dgirga@...> Sent:Sun 12/23/07 10:09 pm Subj: Question for the group Hi all, I've been asked to start carrying etherfied starch in my clinic. Now, if I've ever been in a situation where the bleeding is to due to hemorrage, I've used Dopamine. Is there anyone out there that could give me a cliffnotes version of etherfied starch vs. dopamine, pro's and con's? I have to admit, this is not an area I'm familiar with and I haven't been able to find answers on the net. Thanks in advance for your help. cheers dave --------------------------------- Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2007 Report Share Posted December 23, 2007 Good morning and Season's Greetings , Etherfied starch is the technical name for hetastarch (Hespan), which is a plasma expander. Contrast that to the hemorrhage control you refer to by using the alpha effects from the dopamine. It has been used more recently in the trauma settings in Afghanistan and Iraq and is gaining popularity as a volume expander due to the following (cliffnote) facts: It is a synthetic colloid derived from amylopectin (no risk of blood borne contaminants) The efficacy of one bag is equal to 5% (25 gms) albumin for volume expansion (depending on either 500 or 1000 cc bag) It does not need refrigeration Finally, it stays in intravascular space from 12 to 24 hrs If you search online for Hetastarch or Hespan you should find tons more info. Regards, Wachtel ------- Original Message ------- From : david girga[mailto:dgirga@...] Sent : 12/23/2007 11:09:20 PM To : Cc : Subject : RE: Question for the group Hi all, I've been asked to start carrying etherfied starch in my clinic. Now, if I've ever been in a situation where the bleeding is to due to hemorrage, I've used Dopamine. Is there anyone out there that could give me a cliffnotes version of etherfied starch vs. dopamine, pro's and con's? I have to admit, this is not an area I'm familiar with and I haven't been able to find answers on the net. Thanks in advance for your help. cheers dave --------------------------------- Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2007 Report Share Posted December 24, 2007 > > Hi all, > I've been asked to start carrying etherfied starch in my clinic. Now, if I've ever been in a situation where the bleeding is to due to hemorrage, I've used Dopamine. Is there anyone out there that could give me a cliffnotes version of etherfied starch vs. dopamine, pro's and con's? I have to admit, this is not an area I'm familiar with and I haven't been able to find answers on the net. Thanks in advance for your help. > cheers > dave > http://www.emedicine.com/med/TOPIC2115.HTM http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/TOPIC531.HTM http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/450202 http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/461437 Hi , I have included a few links above, which discuss hemorrhagic shock. If you Google " colloid solutions " , I think that you will find a lot of information on IV solutions with a similar mechanism of action to etherified starch. Hypertonic saline and synthetic colloid solutions have been studied a great deal, and although they have been shown to be helpful in a few studies, the majority of evidence demonstrates that there is some potential to cause harm, and limited or no benefit over crystalloid (NS/LR) solutions for hemorrhagic shock. I was very, very surprised to read that you give dopamine for hemorrhage. There is a significant amount of data that shows this is not only not helpful, but is harmful. The current practice in the US remains rapid transport to a surgical suite, blood replacement therapy and permissive hypotension in the pre-hospital phase of care. Permissive hypotension is most often defined as titration of IV fluids, (normal saline or lactated ringers), to 70mmHg. Are you familiar with ITLS or PHTLS? These are not perfect courses, but they are reasonably good places to start. http://www.itrauma.org http://www.naemt.org/PHTLS Tyler Cascade, BA, NREMT-P, CCEMT-P, FP-C Paramedic International SOS Assistance Global Medical Services Skype: (503) 616-3697 tcascade@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 All- Lately, I have been experiencing constant numbness in my feet. They both feel like they are asleep most of the time and are " tingly " to the touch. Sometimes, I wonder if I will be able to walk. It is quite odd. Does anyone have any thoughts about this sympton and whether it could be related to A? Like a vitamin deficiency???? Otherwise, guess it will be something else that I need to figure out. Thank you for reading. Christa Ohio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 circulation? > > All- > Lately, I have been experiencing constant numbness in my feet. They both feel like they are asleep most of the time and are " tingly " to the touch. Sometimes, I wonder if I will be able to walk. It is quite odd. Does anyone have any thoughts about this sympton and whether it could be related to A? Like a vitamin deficiency???? > Otherwise, guess it will be something else that I need to figure out. > Thank you for reading. > Christa > Ohio > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 do your feet turn white and feel cold?? how about your hands. i have a feeling its something else look up : raynaud's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 Pernicious Anaemia aca vitamin B12 deficiency! I have it. from the UK ________________________________ From: Christa D. Deegan <christa1110@...> " achalasia " <achalasia > Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2012 1:27 AM Subject: Question for the Group  All- Lately, I have been experiencing constant numbness in my feet.  They both feel like they are asleep most of the time and are " tingly " to the touch. Sometimes, I wonder if I will be able to walk.  It is quite odd.  Does anyone have any thoughts about this sympton and whether it could be related to A?  Like a vitamin deficiency???? Otherwise, guess it will be something else that I need to figure out. Thank you for reading. Christa Ohio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 Christa wrote: > > I have been experiencing constant numbness in my feet. > There are a number of things it could be. They should be checked by your doctor. Even if this is because of a nutritional deficiency due to achalasia your doctor should test to find out what all you are deficient in and monitor to see that treatment brings you back to normal levels. But it could be a number of other things. Whatever it is you want to get it taken care of before you develop permanent neuropathies. notan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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