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<<Subject: acute lymphatic leukemia

anyone with experience with the subject malady??? how about magnetic

pulsing of lymphs while on standard medicines? could you do 100mhz,

vs 4mhz, and not suffer electroporofication? TIA>>

Magnetic pulsers do NOT have a selection for 4 and 100 hz. Blood

electrifiers do, and carry a presumed danger of electroporification. A blood

electrifier is the unit that gives you electrical power through two

electrodes against arteries.

I wish SOTA would change the name of their blood electrifier -- calling it

the 'silver pulser' has caused an awful lot of confusion.

Anyway, yes, a Magnetic pulser will help move the lymph. Rebounding on a

mini-tramp is much better. A stagnant lymph is likely to be a contributing

factor for the cancer. Moving it will be an important part of the cure, but

oxygenation using any way you can, preferably ozone stean saunas and

drinking ozonated water, and immune-boosting supplements like Immunocal,

MGN-3, Aloe juice or crystals, Echinacea extract and such will go a long way

to help, IF, IF chemotherapy has not whacked the immune system down to

nothing.

First, do a liver/gallbladder cleanse.

ciao

Duncan

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Dear ,

Please know you are not alone. There are some incredible parents on this

list that can help you - even if by just reading their correspondence - it

makes a difference. Where do you live? Geographically, it's nice to know

where some us are in in terms of possible visits and local resource sharing...

If I could I'd give you a warm embrace and tell you that love is a most

powerful force and you and will perservere.

-Ann (and Duncan - age 5 and a half - ds/asd

[Guest guest]

hi susan, dont worry your in the right place, virtual hugs. shawna., mom to

nathan 9yrs w/ds, pdd, add/hd, ocd and nicholas 8yrs.

.

> Hi..this is the first time I've been here,

> just found out my 7yr old son has secondary Autism.

> Dont know what it all means..cant stop crying.

> .

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-Hi ,

My daughter Angel was just recently diagnosed with DS-ASD and I can

totally relate to the can't stop crying thing. I have days where I

honestly cry everytime I think of it, and days where I forget that it

is there. I love the forgetfull days. The crying days are

lessening, they seem to come in waves. Hopefully my current wave

receeds tomorrow, before I meet with the head of special ed regarding

Angel's placement into kindergarten next fall. If it doesn't then I

may need to call her and advise her to wear a wet suit to our

meeting. We adopted Angel so accepting her diagnosis of DS was not a

huge deal in that we walked into it knowingly. I run a support group

for families who have kids with extra needs, and never felt like I

could really relate to what the families were feeling and dealing

with when they received a diagnosis. I just knew that it rocked them

to the core. Now I really get it.

Hope to hear more from you,

Take care, Cheryl

-- In @y..., ansurka@y... wrote:

> Hi..this is the first time I've been here,

> just found out my 7yr old son has secondary Autism.

> Dont know what it all means..cant stop crying.

> .

[Guest guest]

-Hi ,

My daughter Angel was just recently diagnosed with DS-ASD and I can

totally relate to the can't stop crying thing. I have days where I

honestly cry everytime I think of it, and days where I forget that it

is there. I love the forgetfull days. The crying days are

lessening, they seem to come in waves. Hopefully my current wave

receeds tomorrow, before I meet with the head of special ed regarding

Angel's placement into kindergarten next fall. If it doesn't then I

may need to call her and advise her to wear a wet suit to our

meeting. We adopted Angel so accepting her diagnosis of DS was not a

huge deal in that we walked into it knowingly. I run a support group

for families who have kids with extra needs, and never felt like I

could really relate to what the families were feeling and dealing

with when they received a diagnosis. I just knew that it rocked them

to the core. Now I really get it.

Hope to hear more from you,

Take care, Cheryl

-- In @y..., ansurka@y... wrote:

> Hi..this is the first time I've been here,

> just found out my 7yr old son has secondary Autism.

> Dont know what it all means..cant stop crying.

> .

[Guest guest]

Hi Again,

No, it wasn't scary at the Geneticists. It just caught me off guard, I was

totally unprepared for it. They just look at every single part of your child

and say it out loud--usually to an assistant. I just was surprised, and

found it to be a very different experience from anything else. Don't be

worried, this is a good thing. The fact that they are looking so closely at

the girls is good. I believe it took about two weeks to get the results

back. We didn't do the immune boosters-- did not have immune issues

when he was that young. We went because of his heart condition.

I didn't want to scare you. I just remember that I wish someone had told

me what would happen before I went. So I just wanted to let you know what to

expect. You've made a lot of progress in a short time--you're definitely on

the right track.

Sandi--Mom to , age 9. Suspected IgA def., Tetrology of Fallot,

chronic sinusitis, chronic ear infections, asthma, severe allergies, GERD.

Ten surgeries, heart surgery pending.

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I would ask about , but it seems to me that the kinds of problems

you talk about with your other girls aren't there with her. I have a

daughter who is also healthy. Many people on this list have sick children

with siblings who are perfectly healthy!! Thankfully!! Hang in there, it

must feel good to be getting answers.

Sandi

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 10/3/2002 5:51:43 PM Central Standard Time,

klhx3@... writes:

> After the last seven years I have learned how to stay in control and I don't

> react good to not having control. That is the one thing I have had to

> learn to give up lately. I am not in control of this situation and no

> matter how bad I want to be I can't.

, Amen!

I was a control freak before all of this. The first two years were the

hardest, not knowing what was going on, waiting for a diagnosis and then

having it change every six months when we did more (or repeat) tests. I

realized I could not control the illnesses or the disease but I could control

my reaction to it. I try to stay strong, I cry when I need to, I accept help

and support from others, I try to learn all I can and be a good advocate for

my child, I try to be aware of her health and watch for early signs of

illness so we can get a jump on treatment. That's about all I can do. I

finally have been able to not think too much about the test results while I'm

waiting for them to come back because the only thing that never changes is

the fact that they always change on us!!! Yes, sometimes that's a good thing

of course if they improve, but there's always a surprise or two in there, as

well.

The best advice of all is " Let Go and Let God " . I had to trust that God has a

plan and He gave to me because He had faith I would be a good mom for

her. So in turn, I have to have faith in HIM, too. I try to do a good job

(NOT perfect!) and be a good person and I trust that it will all work out.

(mom to Kate, born 9/19/02; and , age 3-1/2 -- currently has

polysaccharide antibody def, previously had transient IgG, IgA, t-cell &

other defs)

[Guest guest]

,

Congratulations on your new family member! Roscoe sounds like a real

character. lol I can't wait to see a picture of him. I'm sorry you aren't

doing the Corn Hill Festival but it's great you can attend the gathering

again this year!

H.

[Guest guest]

> He's been working at least 3 months. But don't get your knickers in

a

> bunch. I met him, and I'll take odds on that he " bats for the other

> team. " he's a really nice guy, and when I told him who I was, he

said,

> " Oh, yah, the guy who had to reschedule his appointment about a

zillion

> times! " On his part of the desk, there were M & Ms, chocolate

doughnut,

> Dr. Pepper and left over Easter candy. One must simply hate they guy

> based on that. All us " big " people in that office, and there he is,

> popping M & Ms like he was a vacuum cleaner.

>

> Jim

>~~~~~~~~~~````

Jim,

I thought that too,but he is as cute as a bugs ear,and so

very nice.

Pat

[Guest guest]

Sue, my son also sees Dr. Khoury. I can tell you that he is very cautious about casting and will not do it unless he really really thinks it is needed. He will most definitely do his own films before casting. I just emailed with him today about that as a matter of fact. He told me they like to go by there own films (I am not trusting the x-rays I had taken here) and are planning to x-ray my son again even though he just had a set taken this week. Also, when we went up there in April and was set to have Ian casted, Dr. K took his own films and based on that he did not cast my son. Now it does look as if he needs to be casted, but Dr. K wants to do his own films to be absolutely sure. You really will be in good hands with him. I think 30 degrees is right on the borderline of when they start casting. I will be interested to hear what he tells you.

I do believe they are talking about Miss Mehta. There are several of us who will be going there to meet her as well. So, perhaps we will get to meet you too.

Noelle (12-2-01)Ian (8-15-04)

.

Hello. Hello my is Sue and my daughter's name is . She was born 02-23-04. I was the one to discover the curve in her back at around 9 months old. We have aready done some tests. She received a renal ultrasound and underwent a MRI. The degree is 30 but I do not know if it is thoracic or lumbar. She wears a brace at night while she sleeps. We get x-rays about every 3 to 6 months. So far it has not progressed. But all of a sudden our pediatric ortho called me this Monday and said he scheduled for a cast. I have never been to Erie nor have I met Dr. Khoury. Erie has never seen my daughter yet but now I have this appointment on October 20, 2205 to get her a body cast. I am soooo overwhelmed. I have stayed up the last 2 nights and researched all this but am still confused. My ortho said something like "if we get this done right away there is a doctor coming to Erie in Nov. and can read over her case" I am assuming he means Dr. Mehta??? But I feel I am being rushed into this. Please any info that you can share would be appreciated. I have been crying the laast 48 hours. Do I go into this blind or should I demand at least a fresh X-ray to see if she has progressed anymore. She is 19 months old and does not talk alot yet but runs and walks. I feel that if the degree is still at 30 maybe we could wait 6 months until she is talking more and can tell me where the cast hurts and what she needs from me. My husband and I are scared to rush and at the same time scared to wait too long.Please Help!!!

[Guest guest]

Hi sue and welcome to the group. The first I wouldsuggest is email

, who owns this group and ask her to send you the video on

the cast procedure. The tape is of Miss Mehta and her procedure and

she explains it all very well in detail.

What I know from our experience with our daughter Lexi is that we

have been told from everyone we have seen that anything over 20

degrees is progressive and statistically does not correct itself. Of

course, with that being said, I am sure there are some out there who

have resolved with curves over 20, but not normally the case from

what I have learned.

Is 's scoliosis congenital or idiopathic? Do you know? That

is another issue when dealing with this condition.

I know you feel overwhelmed with all of this right now as we all

did at the same point you are at now. It is completely natural

though. Go out and consult with Dr. Khoury and you will get your

answers questioned and know what to do from there. I don't know Dr.

Khoury personally, as we see Dr. Sander's in Erie, but know that you

are in good hands out there.

What I can tell you is......time is precioius when dealing with

infantile scoliosis.....this much I have learned from these moms on

this board and all of my reading.

Like I said, ask to get you a copy of the video ASAP and

you will understand a little more about the casting in itself.

As far as your daughter's age and not being able to communicate her

feelings with you. Our daughter had her 1st cast put on in August

and will be 2 in November. While she talks, she cannot communicate

as well yet either, but that cast has not slowed her down one bit

and she never seems to be uncomfortable in it. They trim it where

they can move and they have cut outs in the front and sometimes in

the back. Take a look at the photo sections. Most of us have pics of

our children in their casts. Mine is under my daughter's name,

Lexi.

Just know that you have come to the right place, and getting her

seen by Dr. Khoury will answer alot of questions.

Tracey

> Hello. Hello my is Sue and my daughter's name is . She

was

> born 02-23-04. I was the one to discover the curve in her back at

> around 9 months old. We have aready done some tests. She

received

> a renal ultrasound and underwent a MRI. The degree is 30 but I do

> not know if it is thoracic or lumbar. She wears a brace at night

> while she sleeps. We get x-rays about every 3 to 6 months. So

far

> it has not progressed. But all of a sudden our pediatric ortho

> called me this Monday and said he scheduled for a cast. I

> have never been to Erie nor have I met Dr. Khoury. Erie has never

> seen my daughter yet but now I have this appointment on October

20,

> 2205 to get her a body cast. I am soooo overwhelmed. I have

stayed

> up the last 2 nights and researched all this but am still

confused.

> My ortho said something like " if we get this done right away there

> is a doctor coming to Erie in Nov. and can read over her case " I

am

> assuming he means Dr. Mehta??? But I feel I am being rushed into

> this. Please any info that you can share would be appreciated. I

> have been crying the laast 48 hours. Do I go into this blind or

> should I demand at least a fresh X-ray to see if she has

progressed

> anymore. She is 19 months old and does not talk alot yet but runs

> and walks. I feel that if the degree is still at 30 maybe we

could

> wait 6 months until she is talking more and can tell me where the

> cast hurts and what she needs from me. My husband and I are

scared

> to rush and at the same time scared to wait too long.

>

> Please Help!!!

[Guest guest]

Welcome to the group! I understand your tears and hope that this group will help you to feel better about what is going on with your daughter. My daughter's curve was identified at 12 months at 20 degrees and watched for 18 months. Even though she went through several growth spurts it remained stable but then suddenly changed to 33 degrees. Our doctor (who does things a little different) then insisted on a cast immediately, I was very nervous about jumping into it but did. Now my only regret is that I didn't research casting and push him to cast earlier.

So if I had it to do over again and were in your shoes I would definitely push for casting over waiting. I feel this way for 3 reasons: 1. they grow more at 's age so the chance of her correcting in casting now verses later are better. 2. The younger they are the easier it is on them. 3. if you are lucky she will be out of the cast when you are ready to potty train.

Hope this is helpful!

E

From: infantile scoliosis treatment [mailto:infantile scoliosis treatment ] On Behalf Of jimsuecSent: Wednesday, October 05, 2005 9:20 PMinfantile scoliosis treatment Subject: .

Hello. Hello my is Sue and my daughter's name is . She was born 02-23-04. I was the one to discover the curve in her back at around 9 months old. We have aready done some tests. She received a renal ultrasound and underwent a MRI. The degree is 30 but I do not know if it is thoracic or lumbar. She wears a brace at night while she sleeps. We get x-rays about every 3 to 6 months. So far it has not progressed. But all of a sudden our pediatric ortho called me this Monday and said he scheduled for a cast. I have never been to Erie nor have I met Dr. Khoury. Erie has never seen my daughter yet but now I have this appointment on October 20, 2205 to get her a body cast. I am soooo overwhelmed. I have stayed up the last 2 nights and researched all this but am still confused. My ortho said something like "if we get this done right away there is a doctor coming to Erie in Nov. and can read over her case" I am assuming he means Dr. Mehta??? But I feel I am being rushed into this. Please any info that you can share would be appreciated. I have been crying the laast 48 hours. Do I go into this blind or should I demand at least a fresh X-ray to see if she has progressed anymore. She is 19 months old and does not talk alot yet but runs and walks. I feel that if the degree is still at 30 maybe we could wait 6 months until she is talking more and can tell me where the cast hurts and what she needs from me. My husband and I are scared to rush and at the same time scared to wait too long.Please Help!!!

[Guest guest]

Welcome Sue,

My son Jake is almost 15 months old. He was diagnosed @ 3 months with idiopathic infantile scoliosis. His curves currently measure 27/25, and he too wear a brace for naps and nighttime. He will be seen (and maybe casted) for the first time in Erie in November. We all know and understand what you are going through. Time is very critical for our little ones. The earlier they are treated the better. I've been on this group for 4 months and have learned a lot from the other parents. I feel collectively they know more than a lot of orthos in the country. Ask as many questions as you need. That's what we're here for.

I hope you've contacted for the video. It is very informative, and it helped to ease our fears and anxiety. As for the tears, they haven't stopped completely but have slowed down considerably. They only get the best of me every once in a while....

Welcome aboard. Maybe we'll meet if you are in Erie in November.

Sincerely,

(10-11-01)

Jake (07-24-04)

jimsuec <cappelli5@...> wrote:

Hello. Hello my is Sue and my daughter's name is . She was born 02-23-04. I was the one to discover the curve in her back at around 9 months old. We have aready done some tests. She received a renal ultrasound and underwent a MRI. The degree is 30 but I do not know if it is thoracic or lumbar. She wears a brace at night while she sleeps. We get x-rays about every 3 to 6 months. So far it has not progressed. But all of a sudden our pediatric ortho called me this Monday and said he scheduled for a cast. I have never been to Erie nor have I met Dr. Khoury. Erie has never seen my daughter yet but now I have this appointment on October 20, 2205 to get her a body cast. I am soooo overwhelmed. I have stayed up the last 2 nights and researched all this but am still confused. My ortho said something like "if we get this done right

away there is a doctor coming to Erie in Nov. and can read over her case" I am assuming he means Dr. Mehta??? But I feel I am being rushed into this. Please any info that you can share would be appreciated. I have been crying the laast 48 hours. Do I go into this blind or should I demand at least a fresh X-ray to see if she has progressed anymore. She is 19 months old and does not talk alot yet but runs and walks. I feel that if the degree is still at 30 maybe we could wait 6 months until she is talking more and can tell me where the cast hurts and what she needs from me. My husband and I are scared to rush and at the same time scared to wait too long.Please Help!!!

[Guest guest]

and Sue, I cried a lot too when I first found out about Ian. It was such a hard thing to accept, but now like said, they only come to me every now and again these days. I am sure the day Ian is casted is going to be difficult though. I will say this support I get from this board has helped with that tremendously.

Noelle (12-2-01)Ian (8-15-04)

Re: .

Welcome Sue,

My son Jake is almost 15 months old. He was diagnosed @ 3 months with idiopathic infantile scoliosis. His curves currently measure 27/25, and he too wear a brace for naps and nighttime. He will be seen (and maybe casted) for the first time in Erie in November. We all know and understand what you are going through. Time is very critical for our little ones. The earlier they are treated the better. I've been on this group for 4 months and have learned a lot from the other parents. I feel collectively they know more than a lot of orthos in the country. Ask as many questions as you need. That's what we're here for.

I hope you've contacted for the video. It is very informative, and it helped to ease our fears and anxiety. As for the tears, they haven't stopped completely but have slowed down considerably. They only get the best of me every once in a while....

Welcome aboard. Maybe we'll meet if you are in Erie in November.

Sincerely,

(10-11-01)

Jake (07-24-04)

jimsuec <cappelli5@...> wrote:

Hello. Hello my is Sue and my daughter's name is . She was born 02-23-04. I was the one to discover the curve in her back at around 9 months old. We have aready done some tests. She received a renal ultrasound and underwent a MRI. The degree is 30 but I do not know if it is thoracic or lumbar. She wears a brace at night while she sleeps. We get x-rays about every 3 to 6 months. So far it has not progressed. But all of a sudden our pediatric ortho called me this Monday and said he scheduled for a cast. I have never been to Erie nor have I met Dr. Khoury. Erie has never seen my daughter yet but now I have this appointment on October 20, 2205 to get her a body cast. I am soooo overwhelmed. I have stayed up the last 2 nights and researched all this but am still confused. My ortho said something like "if we get this done right away there is a doctor coming to Erie in Nov. and can read over her case" I am assuming he means Dr. Mehta??? But I feel I am being rushed into this. Please any info that you can share would be appreciated. I have been crying the laast 48 hours. Do I go into this blind or should I demand at least a fresh X-ray to see if she has progressed anymore. She is 19 months old and does not talk alot yet but runs and walks. I feel that if the degree is still at 30 maybe we could wait 6 months until she is talking more and can tell me where the cast hurts and what she needs from me. My husband and I are scared to rush and at the same time scared to wait too long.Please Help!!!

[Guest guest]

Bert & Bridget,

Thanks for responding!! Has your daughter ever been in a cast? If not why? What are her degree curves? Sorry soo many questions but there are not too many older children on the site and I was wondering if she doing well.

Thanks again,

Sue

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Hiya Sue,

If your little has a chance to be seen by Dr Mehta seize it with both hands as there is no one who knows more about curves than she does. It is the perfoect time for you to go into a cast. winter is good and you still have some months of rapid growth phase before turns 2. I wish I had known about casting then for my daughter who is 4 and a half now.

The conference will be an amazing learning experience for you . It will be fine.

Bert and Bridget Viveiros <jviv314@...> wrote:

Welcome Sue,

My son Jake is almost 15 months old. He was diagnosed @ 3 months with idiopathic infantile scoliosis. His curves currently measure 27/25, and he too wear a brace for naps and nighttime. He will be seen (and maybe casted) for the first time in Erie in November. We all know and understand what you are going through. Time is very critical for our little ones. The earlier they are treated the better. I've been on this group for 4 months and have learned a lot from the other parents. I feel collectively they know more than a lot of orthos in the country. Ask as many questions as you need. That's what we're here for.

I hope you've contacted for the video. It is very informative, and it helped to ease our fears and anxiety. As for the tears, they haven't stopped completely but have slowed down considerably. They only get the best of me every once in a while....

Welcome aboard. Maybe we'll meet if you are in Erie in November.

Sincerely,

(10-11-01)

Jake (07-24-04)

jimsuec <cappelli5@...> wrote:

Hello. Hello my is Sue and my daughter's name is . She was born 02-23-04. I was the one to discover the curve in her back at around 9 months old. We have aready done some tests. She received a renal ultrasound and underwent a MRI. The degree is 30 but I do not know if it is thoracic or lumbar. She wears a brace at night while she sleeps. We get x-rays about every 3 to 6 months. So far it has not progressed. But all of a sudden our pediatric ortho called me this Monday and said he scheduled for a cast. I have never been to Erie nor have I met Dr. Khoury. Erie has never seen my daughter yet but now I have this appointment on October 20, 2205 to get her a body cast. I am soooo overwhelmed. I have stayed up the last 2 nights and researched all this but am still confused. My ortho said something like "if we get this done right away there is a doctor coming to Erie in Nov. and can read over her case" I am assuming he means Dr. Mehta??? But I feel I am being rushed into this. Please any info that you can share would be appreciated. I have been crying the laast 48 hours. Do I go into this blind or should I demand at least a fresh X-ray to see if she has progressed anymore. She is 19 months old and does not talk alot yet but runs and walks. I feel that if the degree is still at 30 maybe we could wait 6 months until she is talking more and can tell me where the cast hurts and what she needs from me. My husband and I are scared to rush and at the same time scared to wait too long.Please Help!!!

[Guest guest]

Hi Sue,

Bridget is 4 and a half and has been in casts for a year now. She has had 4 casts and will go into her 5th in November. Her curve started at 38 degrees and in her 4th cast her curve is at 7 degrees. This is amazing improvement. However our challenge is that Bridget's curve is too flexible and out of the cast last time, Aug her curve went back to 34 degrees.

Not all kids are like this thiough and many are straightened for ever through 12 months of casting or more or less depending on their age.

With Bridget they now think she may have a connective tissue disorder, probably Ehlers Danlos so we are busy trying to tee up some genetic testing. ( Such a lot of specialists to see and info to take in hey)

Anyway, be really happy that you are going to see Dr Mehta. Start a notebook page full of questions to ask her. She is very patient and thorough and will answer them all.

She is an amazing woman and so knowledgable and caring as well. i know you must feel as though you are being rushed into casting but don't miss your chance to see Dr Mehta. I wish I had taken a tape recorder to our consultation as you forget so much.

It will be OK. Don;t miss your chance to get some answers.

Best wishes

Bert and Bridget from Auscappelli5@... wrote:

Bert & Bridget,

Thanks for responding!! Has your daughter ever been in a cast? If not why? What are her degree curves? Sorry soo many questions but there are not too many older children on the site and I was wondering if she doing well.

Thanks again,

Sue

-------------- Original message --------------

Hiya Sue,

If your little has a chance to be seen by Dr Mehta seize it with both hands as there is no one who knows more about curves than she does. It is the perfoect time for you to go into a cast. winter is good and you still have some months of rapid growth phase before turns 2. I wish I had known about casting then for my daughter who is 4 and a half now.

The conference will be an amazing learning experience for you . It will be fine.

Bert and Bridget Viveiros <jviv314@...> wrote:

Welcome Sue,

My son Jake is almost 15 months old. He was diagnosed @ 3 months with idiopathic infantile scoliosis. His curves currently measure 27/25, and he too wear a brace for naps and nighttime. He will be seen (and maybe casted) for the first time in Erie in November. We all know and understand what you are going through. Time is very critical for our little ones. The earlier they are treated the better. I've been on this group for 4 months and have learned a lot from the other parents. I feel collectively they know more than a lot of orthos in the country. Ask as many questions as you need. That's what we're here for.

I hope you've contacted for the video. It is very informative, and it helped to ease our fears and anxiety. As for the tears, they haven't stopped completely but have slowed down considerably. They only get the best of me every once in a while....

Welcome aboard. Maybe we'll meet if you are in Erie in November.

Sincerely,

(10-11-01)

Jake (07-24-04)

jimsuec <cappelli5@...> wrote:

Hello. Hello my is Sue and my daughter's name is . She was born 02-23-04. I was the one to discover the curve in her back at around 9 months old. We have aready done some tests. She received a renal ultrasound and underwent a MRI. The degree is 30 but I do not know if it is thoracic or lumbar. She wears a brace at night while she sleeps. We get x-rays about every 3 to 6 months. So far it has not progressed. But all of a sudden our pediatric ortho called me this Monday and said he scheduled for a cast. I have never been to Erie nor have I met Dr. Khoury. Erie has never seen my daughter yet but now I have this appointment on October 20, 2205 to get her a body cast. I am soooo overwhelmed. I have stayed up the last 2 nights and researched all this but am still confused. My ortho said something like "if we get this done right

away there is a doctor coming to Erie in Nov. and can read over her case" I am assuming he means Dr. Mehta??? But I feel I am being rushed into this. Please any info that you can share would be appreciated. I have been crying the laast 48 hours. Do I go into this blind or should I demand at least a fresh X-ray to see if she has progressed anymore. She is 19 months old and does not talk alot yet but runs and walks. I feel that if the degree is still at 30 maybe we could wait 6 months until she is talking more and can tell me where the cast hurts and what she needs from me. My husband and I are scared to rush and at the same time scared to wait too long.Please Help!!!

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THE COMPANY YOU KEEP

It Is Better To Be Alone, Than In The Wrong Company

Tell me who your best friends are, and I will tell you

who you are.

If you run with wolves, you will learn how to howl.

But, if you associate with eagles, you will learn how

to soar to great heights.

A mirror reflects a mans face, but what he is really

like is shown by the kind of friends he chooses.

The simple but true fact of life is that you become

like those with whom you closely associate for the

good and the bad.

The less you associate with some people, the more your

life will improve.

Any time you tolerate mediocrity in others, it

increases your mediocrity.

An important attribute in successful people is their

impatience with negative thinking and negative acting

people.

As you grow, your associates will change.

Some of your friends will not want you to go on.

They will want you to stay where they are.

Friends that don't help you climb will want you to

crawl.

Your friends will stretch your vision or choke your

dream.

Those that don't increase you will eventually decrease

you.

Consider This:

Never receive counsel from unproductive people.

Never discuss your problems with someone incapable of

contributing to the solution, because those who never

succeed themselves are always first to tell you how.

Not everyone has a right to speak into your life.

You are certain to get the worst of the bargain when

you exchange ideas with the wrong person.

Don't follow anyone who's not going anywhere.

With some people you spend an evening: with others you

invest it.

Be careful where you stop to inquire for directions

along the road of life.

Wise is the person who fortifies his life with the

right friendships.

Happy moments, Praise God

Difficult moments, Seek God

Quiet moments, Worship God

Painful moments, Trust God

Every moment, Thank God

If you see people without a smile today, give them one

of yours.

Choose to rise...Don't settle...and go for your

dreams!!!

And most of all let God lead you in everything you

do....

--- Hillbilly Tim <knoxweb1@...> wrote:

> PEOPLE COME INTO YOUR LIFE FOR A REASON

>

> I am sending this to you to see how many actually

> read their e-mail.

> Your response will be interesting.

> Pay attention to what you read. After you have

> finished reading it,

> you will know the reason it was sent to you. Here

> goes:

>

> People come into your life for a reason, a season or

> a lifetime.

> When you know which one it is, you will know what to

> do for that

> person.

>

> When someone is in your life for a REASON,

> it is usually to meet a need you have expressed.

> They have come to assist you through a difficulty,

> to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you

> physically,

> emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a

> godsend and they are.

>

> They are there for the reason you need them to be.

> Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an

> inconvenient time,

> this person will say or do something to bring the

> relationship to an

> end.

>

> Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away.

> Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand.

> What we must realize is that our need has been met,

> our desire fulfilled, their work is done.

> The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it

> is time to move on.

>

> Some people come into your life for a SEASON,

> because your turn has come to share, grow or learn.

> They bring you an experience of peace or make you

> laugh.

> They may teach you something you have never done.

> They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy.

> Believe it, it is real. But only for a season.!

>

> LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons,

> things you must build upon in order to have a solid

> emotional

> foundation.

>

> Your job is to accept the lesson,

> love the person and put what you have learned to use

> in all other relationships and areas of your life.

> It is said that love is blind but friendship is

> clairvoyant .

>

> Thank you for being a part of my life,

> whether you were a reason, a season or a lifetime.

>

>

>

> ---------------------------------

> Do you ?

> Get on board. You're invited to try the new

> Mail Beta.

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[Guest guest]

Hello and welcome with your impressive background.

Is the college you teach at a medical college and are you teaching as a

freelance or part of the college staff ?

It sounds very interesting.

Cheers.

P

<swachtel@...> wrote:

Hello all,

As requested, here is a brief introduction for the gang. My name is

Wachtel. A friend and

colleague, , introduced me to this website/group. I am impressed by

your site and

appreciate the efforts you all have made in order to make it a success.

Congratulations.

As far as my own personal quals and certs, I'm a 44 y/o male independent duty

medic currently

serving a second tour in Iraq on a mobile EOD team. I spent a little over 20 yrs

in the U.S. Coast

Guard, having served as an independent duty medic on two ships and as a flight

medic for 7 years in

both HH-3 and HH-60J helicopters. A graduate of the Stanford paramedic program

in 1989, I worked

part-time as a paramedic in San Francisco for 6 years while stationed at Air

Station San Francisco.

My home is Michigan, where I teach EMS and ACLS for a local college and work on

the ambulance, when

I'm not over playing in the sand pit.

Thank you again for doing such a great job promoting and supporting remote

medics. I am honored to

be a part of your group.

Sincerely,

Wachtel

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[Guest guest]

Thank you, sir.

No the college is not a medical school, just a small community college in

Michigan and I taught

only in the paramedic and EMT program, until I left in July. The hospitals that

I have been

teaching ACLS for are Marquette General Hospital and Munson Medical Center. The

name of the local

college is North Central Michigan College, affectionately known as " NuckMuck "

because of the

intials, in Petoskey, Michigan. My position is adjunct faculty and I am only one

of five

instructors, the other four of which are not very happy with me since I chose to

return to Iraq

and left them holding the bag for the fall classes! But it is a nice facility

that offers an RN

program, as well.

------- Original Message -------

From : peter mitchell[mailto:treetop_bay@...]

Sent : 9/18/2006 9:29:19 AM

To :

Cc :

Subject : RE: Re: .

Hello and welcome with your impressive background.

Is the college you teach at a medical college and are you teaching as a

freelance or part of the

college staff ?

It sounds very interesting.

Cheers.

P

<swachtel@...> wrote:

Hello all,

As requested, here is a brief introduction for the gang. My name is

Wachtel. A friend and

colleague, , introduced me to this website/group. I am impressed by

your site and

appreciate the efforts you all have made in order to make it a success.

Congratulations.

As far as my own personal quals and certs, I'm a 44 y/o male independent duty

medic currently

serving a second tour in Iraq on a mobile EOD team. I spent a little over 20 yrs

in the U.S. Coast

Guard, having served as an independent duty medic on two ships and as a flight

medic for 7 years

in

both HH-3 and HH-60J helicopters. A graduate of the Stanford paramedic program

in 1989, I worked

part-time as a paramedic in San Francisco for 6 years while stationed at Air

Station San

Francisco.

My home is Michigan, where I teach EMS and ACLS for a local college and work on

the ambulance,

when

I'm not over playing in the sand pit.

Thank you again for doing such a great job promoting and supporting remote

medics. I am honored to

be a part of your group.

Sincerely,

Wachtel

---------------------------------

All new " The new Interface is stunning in its simplicity and ease

of use. " - PC

Magazine

[Guest guest]

Dear All,

Could you tell me where i can do a ACLS course in the UK.I realise it is

American and I cant seem to obtain any contact details for the American Heart

Association.I can get course details for the ALS course which is British.Can

anyone give me any information in regards to the differences between the 2

courses and if I can only do the ALS for availability reasons ,would this leave

me deficient in skill,knowledge areas that the ACLS offers.If I could do the ALS

course this would make things so much better for convenience and course

availabilty.

Many Thanks

Barry

<swachtel@...> wrote:

Thank you, sir.

No the college is not a medical school, just a small community college in

Michigan and I taught

only in the paramedic and EMT program, until I left in July. The hospitals that

I have been

teaching ACLS for are Marquette General Hospital and Munson Medical Center. The

name of the local

college is North Central Michigan College, affectionately known as " NuckMuck "

because of the

intials, in Petoskey, Michigan. My position is adjunct faculty and I am only one

of five

instructors, the other four of which are not very happy with me since I chose to

return to Iraq

and left them holding the bag for the fall classes! But it is a nice facility

that offers an RN

program, as well.

------- Original Message -------

From : peter mitchell[mailto:treetop_bay@...]

Sent : 9/18/2006 9:29:19 AM

To :

Cc :

Subject : RE: Re: .

Hello and welcome with your impressive background.

Is the college you teach at a medical college and are you teaching as a

freelance or part of the

college staff ?

It sounds very interesting.

Cheers.

P

<swachtel@...> wrote:

Hello all,

As requested, here is a brief introduction for the gang. My name is

Wachtel. A friend and

colleague, , introduced me to this website/group. I am impressed by

your site and

appreciate the efforts you all have made in order to make it a success.

Congratulations.

As far as my own personal quals and certs, I'm a 44 y/o male independent duty

medic currently

serving a second tour in Iraq on a mobile EOD team. I spent a little over 20 yrs

in the U.S. Coast

Guard, having served as an independent duty medic on two ships and as a flight

medic for 7 years

in

both HH-3 and HH-60J helicopters. A graduate of the Stanford paramedic program

in 1989, I worked

part-time as a paramedic in San Francisco for 6 years while stationed at Air

Station San

Francisco.

My home is Michigan, where I teach EMS and ACLS for a local college and work on

the ambulance,

when

I'm not over playing in the sand pit.

Thank you again for doing such a great job promoting and supporting remote

medics. I am honored to

be a part of your group.

Sincerely,

Wachtel

---------------------------------

All new " The new Interface is stunning in its simplicity and ease of

use. " - PC

Magazine

[Guest guest]

try aclsonline.com

[Guest guest]

Hello Barry,

Here's a website that might help you:

http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3011806

It appears the closest ITO is in Ireland.

In addition, here's an e-mail address that may be helpful, as it the

international AHA course directors:

eccinternational@...

Regards,

------- Original Message -------

From : Barry Mcniff[mailto:barry_mcniff@...]

Sent : 9/20/2006 9:59:42 AM

To :

Cc :

Subject : RE: Re: .

Dear All,

Could you tell me where i can do a ACLS course in the UK.I realise it is

American and I cant seem to obtain any contact details for the American Heart

Association.I can get course details for the ALS course which is British.Can

anyone give me any information in regards to the differences between the 2

courses and if I can only do the ALS for availability reasons ,would this leave

me deficient in skill,knowledge areas that the ACLS offers.If I could do the

ALS course this would make things so much better for convenience and course

availabilty.

Many Thanks

Barry

<swachtel@...> wrote:

Thank you, sir.

No the college is not a medical school, just a small community college in

Michigan and I taught

only in the paramedic and EMT program, until I left in July. The hospitals that

I have been

teaching ACLS for are Marquette General Hospital and Munson Medical Center. The

name of the local

college is North Central Michigan College, affectionately known as " NuckMuck "

because of the

intials, in Petoskey, Michigan. My position is adjunct faculty and I am only

one of five

instructors, the other four of which are not very happy with me since I chose

to return to Iraq

and left them holding the bag for the fall classes! But it is a nice facility

that offers an RN

program, as well.

------- Original Message -------

From : peter mitchell[ mailto:treetop_bay@...]

Sent : 9/18/2006 9:29:19 AM

To :

Cc :

Subject : RE: Re: .

Hello and welcome with your impressive background.

Is the college you teach at a medical college and are you teaching as a

freelance or part of the

college staff ?

It sounds very interesting.

Cheers.

P

<swachtel@...> wrote:

Hello all,

As requested, here is a brief introduction for the gang. My name is

Wachtel. A friend and

colleague, , introduced me to this website/group. I am impressed by

your site and

appreciate the efforts you all have made in order to make it a success.

Congratulations.

As far as my own personal quals and certs, I'm a 44 y/o male independent duty

medic currently

serving a second tour in Iraq on a mobile EOD team. I spent a little over 20

yrs in the U.S. Coast

Guard, having served as an independent duty medic on two ships and as a flight

medic for 7 years

in

both HH-3 and HH-60J helicopters. A graduate of the Stanford paramedic program

in 1989, I worked

part-time as a paramedic in San Francisco for 6 years while stationed at Air

Station San

Francisco.

My home is Michigan, where I teach EMS and ACLS for a local college and work on

the ambulance,

when

I'm not over playing in the sand pit.

Thank you again for doing such a great job promoting and supporting remote

medics. I am honored to

be a part of your group.

Sincerely,

Wachtel

---------------------------------

All new " The new Interface is stunning in its simplicity and ease

of use. " - PC

Magazine

[Guest guest]

Thank you ,very helpful !

ecarter2971@... wrote: try aclsonline.com

[Guest guest]

Barry,

There is a company in the UK called Decision Risk Services. They do

American and UK courses.

http://www.decisionriskservices.com/course%20dates.htm It looks like there

is an ACLS course in October. Hope this helps.

Mark

>From: Barry Mcniff <barry_mcniff@...>

>Reply-

>

>Subject: RE: Re: .

>Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2006 14:59:42 +0100 (BST)

>

>Dear All,

>

> Could you tell me where i can do a ACLS course in the UK.I realise it is

>American and I cant seem to obtain any contact details for the American

>Heart Association.I can get course details for the ALS course which is

>British.Can anyone give me any information in regards to the differences

>between the 2 courses and if I can only do the ALS for availability reasons

>,would this leave me deficient in skill,knowledge areas that the ACLS

>offers.If I could do the ALS course this would make things so much better

>for convenience and course availabilty.

> Many Thanks

>

> Barry

>

><swachtel@...> wrote:

> Thank you, sir.

>

>No the college is not a medical school, just a small community college in

>Michigan and I taught

>only in the paramedic and EMT program, until I left in July. The hospitals

>that I have been

>teaching ACLS for are Marquette General Hospital and Munson Medical Center.

>The name of the local

>college is North Central Michigan College, affectionately known as

> " NuckMuck " because of the

>intials, in Petoskey, Michigan. My position is adjunct faculty and I am

>only one of five

>instructors, the other four of which are not very happy with me since I

>chose to return to Iraq

>and left them holding the bag for the fall classes! But it is a nice

>facility that offers an RN

>program, as well.

>

>

>

>------- Original Message -------

>From : peter mitchell[mailto:treetop_bay@...]

>Sent : 9/18/2006 9:29:19 AM

>To :

>Cc :

>Subject : RE: Re: .

>

>Hello and welcome with your impressive background.

>

>Is the college you teach at a medical college and are you teaching as a

>freelance or part of the

>college staff ?

>

>It sounds very interesting.

>

>Cheers.

>

>P

>

><swachtel@...> wrote:

>Hello all,

>

>As requested, here is a brief introduction for the gang. My name is

>Wachtel. A friend and

>colleague, , introduced me to this website/group. I am impressed

>by your site and

>appreciate the efforts you all have made in order to make it a success.

>Congratulations.

>

>As far as my own personal quals and certs, I'm a 44 y/o male independent

>duty medic currently

>serving a second tour in Iraq on a mobile EOD team. I spent a little over

>20 yrs in the U.S. Coast

>Guard, having served as an independent duty medic on two ships and as a

>flight medic for 7 years

>in

>both HH-3 and HH-60J helicopters. A graduate of the Stanford paramedic

>program in 1989, I worked

>part-time as a paramedic in San Francisco for 6 years while stationed at

>Air Station San

>Francisco.

>My home is Michigan, where I teach EMS and ACLS for a local college and

>work on the ambulance,

>when

>I'm not over playing in the sand pit.

>

>Thank you again for doing such a great job promoting and supporting remote

>medics. I am honored to

>be a part of your group.

>

>Sincerely,

>

> Wachtel

>

>

>---------------------------------

>All new " The new Interface is stunning in its simplicity and

>ease of use. " - PC

>Magazine

>

>