Hi

June 18, 2002

Dear ette; yes pain can cause your blood pressure to go up.

Sometimes mine runs high anyway but when I have migraines it goes up

in the 160's/110's or more but usually goes down after it is over.

Your doctor probably keeps an eye on wheather it is too high on a

consistant basis or fluctuates. I hope your fevers get under control

with the prednisone. Smiles dear, Pattymelt

> Hi All, I got back from my Rhummy and I am now on Preds again! I

hate

> those things. She said all the night sweats is the fevers starting.

I

> ran a 99.8 while there. Does anyone know about why my blood

preasure

> would be 146? It's been high the last two times and all she says is

> it's from the pain. Is this true? I don't remember it being so high

> the last time I had a flare. She said I could take Embril

(spelling?)

> but one it's not allowed in the states and two I would have to give

> myself shots twice a day.

>

> Thanks so much for all your help.

> ette

June 18, 2002

Hi ette

I don't have an answer as to why your blood pressure is 146, I already had high

blood pressure at my on set of stills. When I was put on pred the doc said for

me to keep an eye on my Blood pressure, because it COULD cause it to rise. The

other day at the doctors my blood pressure was 190/50. That is high for me, it

is usually 120/70. I just freak when I go to the doctor I guess.I still remember

my onset 3 yrs ago, very scary time for me and every time I go to the doctor I

think they are going to put me in the hospital. I also have the sweats just

before or during the fever.

Have a Good Day !!!!!!!!

rjones202@...

Hi

Hi All, I got back from my Rhummy and I am now on Preds again! I hate

those things. She said all the night sweats is the fevers starting. I

ran a 99.8 while there. Does anyone know about why my blood preasure

would be 146? It's been high the last two times and all she says is

it's from the pain. Is this true? I don't remember it being so high

the last time I had a flare. She said I could take Embril (spelling?)

but one it's not allowed in the states and two I would have to give

myself shots twice a day.

Thanks so much for all your help.

ette

Visit the Still's Disease Message Board

http://disc.server.com/Indices/148599.html

June 18, 2002

I sure don't know about your Rheumy but Enbrel is used extensively in these

United States. I don't know where he has been? It is one of the main choices

of medications for Rheumatoid Arthritis and Stills Disease and a lot of

other things also.

WE WILL WIN

Love Y'all

Bob & Carole

Please visit the Stills Disease web site at;

www.stillsdisease.org

June 18, 2002

Thank you Pattymelt. I have a couple of questions for you. First are you

the one with the sick dog? I have a dog who is 13 years old and he is a

Maltese (spelling?) He sleeps most of the time, but he hardly has any

teeth and is almost blind and deaf. I love him so much that I still take

him with me everywhere I go. Except the grocery store of course.

The second is since I am going to be on Preds, and am going to have a

biopsy next week should I still take them or wait? Or do I have to let

the doctor that will be doing the biopsy know?

ette

melt92549 wrote:

>

> Dear ette; yes pain can cause your blood pressure to go up.

> Sometimes mine runs high anyway but when I have migraines it goes up

> in the 160's/110's or more but usually goes down after it is over.

> Your doctor probably keeps an eye on wheather it is too high on a

> consistant basis or fluctuates. I hope your fevers get under control

> with the prednisone. Smiles dear, Pattymelt

>

> > Hi All, I got back from my Rhummy and I am now on Preds again! I

> hate

> > those things. She said all the night sweats is the fevers starting.

> I

> > ran a 99.8 while there. Does anyone know about why my blood

> preasure

> > would be 146? It's been high the last two times and all she says is

> > it's from the pain. Is this true? I don't remember it being so high

> > the last time I had a flare. She said I could take Embril

> (spelling?)

> > but one it's not allowed in the states and two I would have to give

> > myself shots twice a day.

> >

> > Thanks so much for all your help.

> > ette

>

> Visit the Still's Disease Message Board

> http://disc.server.com/Indices/148599.html

>

June 18, 2002

Hi , Yes I know this bothers me also. Last time I was there about

a month ago it was 150/80 and I was worried then and she just said it ws

due to the pain. Today it did go down some to 146/90 but still I was

worried and she didn't' seem to be. I remember my last flare about three

years ago and my blood pressure then while I was having high fevers was

extremely low. I am usually at 130/70 after the fevers. Now the last two

months it's gone up. I also knew that the preds made it go up even

higher, why then I asked would you give me preds. She said it was the

only things last time that took my fevers away and that the pressure

would go down as soon as the pain went.

Then next week I have to go for a biopsy and I am wondering about

weather I have to let that doctor know or what. I even told her about

the biopsy next week and she said good. That was it. They seem to be so

much in a hurry to get you out of there.

Thank you so much for the information. I think it may be time to go see

another doctor.

ette

wrote:

>

> Hi ette

>

> I don't have an answer as to why your blood pressure is 146, I already

> had high blood pressure at my on set of stills. When I was put on pred

> the doc said for me to keep an eye on my Blood pressure, because it

> COULD cause it to rise. The other day at the doctors my blood pressure

> was 190/50. That is high for me, it is usually 120/70. I just freak

> when I go to the doctor I guess.I still remember my onset 3 yrs ago,

> very scary time for me and every time I go to the doctor I think they

> are going to put me in the hospital. I also have the sweats just

> before or during the fever.

> Have a Good Day !!!!!!!!

>

> rjones202@...

> Hi

>

> Hi All, I got back from my Rhummy and I am now on Preds again! I

> hate

> those things. She said all the night sweats is the fevers starting.

> I

> ran a 99.8 while there. Does anyone know about why my blood preasure

>

> would be 146? It's been high the last two times and all she says is

> it's from the pain. Is this true? I don't remember it being so high

> the last time I had a flare. She said I could take Embril

> (spelling?)

> but one it's not allowed in the states and two I would have to give

> myself shots twice a day.

>

> Thanks so much for all your help.

> ette

>

> Visit the Still's Disease Message Board

> http://disc.server.com/Indices/148599.html

>

June 18, 2002

ette it is that has the sick dog at the moment. I am

the Patty also Melt that has pictures in the Photos page.

And to your question the answer is yes!! Always tell your doctors

you are on the Prednisone and prferably a couple days prior because

they give you antibiotics prior to any proceedures that may cause

jepordy of infections. If you can't say before you should at least

carry a notification card with you so that someone would be able to

read your medical conditions and medications in the event of you not

being able. I think everyone should do this with a medical condition

because there are so many different medications and such that we

take. Good luck with your biopsy, till soon, Melt

> > > Hi All, I got back from my Rhummy and I am now on Preds again! I

> > hate

> > > those things. She said all the night sweats is the fevers

starting.

> > I

> > > ran a 99.8 while there. Does anyone know about why my blood

> > preasure

> > > would be 146? It's been high the last two times and all she

says is

> > > it's from the pain. Is this true? I don't remember it being so

high

> > > the last time I had a flare. She said I could take Embril

> > (spelling?)

> > > but one it's not allowed in the states and two I would have to

give

> > > myself shots twice a day.

> > >

> > > Thanks so much for all your help.

> > > ette

> >

> > Visit the Still's Disease Message Board

> > http://disc.server.com/Indices/148599.html

> >

June 18, 2002

Hi ette

Yes, it might be time for another docs opinion. I always tell all new docs that

I have stills and the meds I am on, just as you do I am sure. I have read your

posts before but I don't remember if your doc has experience with stills. It is

so hard to find an experienced stills doc. My rhuemy seems to always be in a

hurry to run me out the door to.In the beginning my rhuemy would take some time

to ask questions and seemed genuinely concerned, not anymore though, maybe it's

time for me to look for a new doc also lol.

Have a Good Day !!!!!!!!

rjones202@...

Hi

>

> Hi All, I got back from my Rhummy and I am now on Preds again! I

> hate

> those things. She said all the night sweats is the fevers starting.

> I

> ran a 99.8 while there. Does anyone know about why my blood preasure

>

> would be 146? It's been high the last two times and all she says is

> it's from the pain. Is this true? I don't remember it being so high

> the last time I had a flare. She said I could take Embril

> (spelling?)

> but one it's not allowed in the states and two I would have to give

> myself shots twice a day.

>

> Thanks so much for all your help.

> ette

>

> Visit the Still's Disease Message Board

> http://disc.server.com/Indices/148599.html

>

June 18, 2002

Thank you Patty I will do that. I will call tomorrow and let them know a

week before the biopsy.

Thank you for letting me know it was jennifer too. I get to reading the

letters and then forget who said what. Sorry!

ette

melt92549 wrote:

>

> ette it is that has the sick dog at the moment. I am

> the Patty also Melt that has pictures in the Photos page.

> And to your question the answer is yes!! Always tell your doctors

> you are on the Prednisone and prferably a couple days prior because

> they give you antibiotics prior to any proceedures that may cause

> jepordy of infections. If you can't say before you should at least

> carry a notification card with you so that someone would be able to

> read your medical conditions and medications in the event of you not

> being able. I think everyone should do this with a medical condition

> because there are so many different medications and such that we

> take. Good luck with your biopsy, till soon, Melt

>

> > > > Hi All, I got back from my Rhummy and I am now on Preds again! I

> > > hate

> > > > those things. She said all the night sweats is the fevers

> starting.

> > > I

> > > > ran a 99.8 while there. Does anyone know about why my blood

> > > preasure

> > > > would be 146? It's been high the last two times and all she

> says is

> > > > it's from the pain. Is this true? I don't remember it being so

> high

> > > > the last time I had a flare. She said I could take Embril

> > > (spelling?)

> > > > but one it's not allowed in the states and two I would have to

> give

> > > > myself shots twice a day.

> > > >

> > > > Thanks so much for all your help.

> > > > ette

> > >

> > > Visit the Still's Disease Message Board

> > > http://disc.server.com/Indices/148599.html

> > >

June 18, 2002

Hi , Yes my Rheumy was nice at the beginning too. And when I had

my last flare about three years ago she was so helpful and caring. But

no Stills isn't her main thing here. She (I think) is really into

Osteoporosis (spelling?) and Fibramalomagna (spelling?) I went through

the list and really none close to home do stills. And the one i have is

the only one here in this town. I would have to go out farther to see

someone else but i am going to. I have too. I feel I am not getting what

I should be getting. My doctor now feels there is nothing for stills

that can help me. I am so far gone with all the bones involved and

stuff. So every time I find out about a new drug she says it's for RA

and there hasn't been any reports showing it would help stills. Every

time!

Thank you for writing back.

ette

wrote:

>

> Hi ette

>

> Yes, it might be time for another docs opinion. I always tell all new

> docs that I have stills and the meds I am on, just as you do I am

> sure. I have read your posts before but I don't remember if your doc

> has experience with stills. It is so hard to find an experienced

> stills doc. My rhuemy seems to always be in a hurry to run me out the

> door to.In the beginning my rhuemy would take some time to ask

> questions and seemed genuinely concerned, not anymore though, maybe

> it's time for me to look for a new doc also lol.

> Have a Good Day !!!!!!!!

>

> rjones202@...

> Hi

> >

> > Hi All, I got back from my Rhummy and I am now on Preds again! I

> > hate

> > those things. She said all the night sweats is the fevers

> starting.

> > I

> > ran a 99.8 while there. Does anyone know about why my blood

> preasure

> >

> > would be 146? It's been high the last two times and all she says

> is

> > it's from the pain. Is this true? I don't remember it being so

> high

> > the last time I had a flare. She said I could take Embril

> > (spelling?)

> > but one it's not allowed in the states and two I would have to

> give

> > myself shots twice a day.

> >

> > Thanks so much for all your help.

> > ette

> >

> > Visit the Still's Disease Message Board

> > http://disc.server.com/Indices/148599.html

> >

June 18, 2002

ette,

hmmm, strange and that is why so many members here who suffer from Stills are

taking new medication approved for RA and it's making a big difference in some

of their lives....

Geee, when you have nothing to loose and are hurting so bad and the damage just

getting worse why wouldn't she try you on some of these. I'm thinking she

hasn't done all of the appropriate research on these drugs otherwise I'm sure

she would be using them. Perhaps you need a much more aggressive doctor.

Take care,

Marilyn

mhogg69@...

PS: Glad you have some interest in this bra site and hope it is useful.

My doctor now feels there is nothing for stills that can help me. I am so far

gone with all the bones involved and stuff. So every time I find out about a new

drug she says it's for RA and there hasn't been any reports showing it would

help stills. Every time!

Thank you for writing back.

ette

June 19, 2002

Hi Marilyn, Yes I am in the process of calling two other arthritis

doctors who are not in my town but not that far of a drive. This doctor

I have was really never for stills anyway. She used to have to call

Children's Hospital where I came from to get information on how to treat

me. I am the only stills patient there. The rest have RA or Lupus.

Yes this sight has helped me a lot. I printed out my findings on the

medications and what stills is about. I took it to her yesterday and all

she did was take a quick glance and fold them and hand them back to me.

I love this group it is really wonderful for me to know there are others

out here pushing for me and here to help.

Thank you

ette

mhogg69@... wrote:

>

> ette,

>

> hmmm, strange and that is why so many members here who suffer from

> Stills are taking new medication approved for RA and it's making a big

> difference in some of their lives....

>

> Geee, when you have nothing to loose and are hurting so bad and the

> damage just getting worse why wouldn't she try you on some of these.

> I'm thinking she hasn't done all of the appropriate research on these

> drugs otherwise I'm sure she would be using them. Perhaps you need a

> much more aggressive doctor.

>

> Take care,

>

> Marilyn

> mhogg69@...

>

> PS: Glad you have some interest in this bra site and hope it is

> useful.

>

> My doctor now feels there is nothing for stills that can help me. I

> am so far gone with all the bones involved and stuff. So every time I

> find out about a new drug she says it's for RA and there hasn't been

> any reports showing it would help stills. Every time!

>

> Thank you for writing back.

>

> ette

>

June 21, 2002

Hi ette,

I've been taking steroids steady since 1979, and

have taken vitamin B all those years also. I have

never heard or read of any adverse effects from

taking those two ..I always space my meds and

vitamins at least an hour apart.

As for herbs. I know there are certain ones that

we with Stills (or other autoimmune sp?)diseases

should *not* take. A couple of them are, Echinacea,

& Goldenseal. These herbs (and some others) tend

to *boost* the immune system...something we don't

want to do.

Hoping this helps some!

Your friend, ~~tricia~

Please visit the Stills Disease website at:

www.stillsdisease.com

-- Hi

Hi every body!

First I wanted to say how nice it was to get on the chat last night. I

don't know if I told you all but I have three children two of which

are Mentally Challenged so I couldn't stay because my 27 yo had to go

shave. So sorry I didnt' get back on. I wasn't sure how long you all

stay there. Next time i will get on after he shaves. lol

I have been trying to find out what ever i can find out about

prednisone. I am looking for adverse reactions while taking B

vitamins. Can't seem to find then and am getting tired now so I just

wanted to say if any one knows about taking over the counter vitamins

or herbel stuff with Preds please let me know. I asked the pharmacy

guy and all he said was, " well if your doctor knows about these and

he still gave them to you then they should be all right. " Which my

doctor knows about the birth control pills I think, and the fosamax

(sp?) but I don't know if I told her about the herbs for menstaration

and the B complex. Any way she isn't in on Fridays and has a week off

so I guess I will have to search for myself. I know about the weight

gain which I don't need or want and the face thing which I don't need

or want. lol

Hugs,

ette

June 21, 2002

Hi Tricia, thanks ever so much. I don't take either one of those but I

will have to go look at what all is in these. I know horse tail and

ginger are two. But not sure about the rest.

I usually take my B vitamin around 8 am and I don't take my preds till

noon so I guess this is ok. It's just I feel so bloated and tired.

Thanks again,

ette

TLC wrote:

>

> Hi ette,

>

> I've been taking steroids steady since 1979, and

> have taken vitamin B all those years also. I have

> never heard or read of any adverse effects from

> taking those two ..I always space my meds and

> vitamins at least an hour apart.

>

> As for herbs. I know there are certain ones that

> we with Stills (or other autoimmune sp?)diseases

> should *not* take. A couple of them are, Echinacea,

> & Goldenseal. These herbs (and some others) tend

> to *boost* the immune system...something we don't

> want to do.

>

> Hoping this helps some!

>

> Your friend, ~~tricia~

>

> Please visit the Stills Disease website at:

> www.stillsdisease.com

> -- Hi

>

> Hi every body!

> First I wanted to say how nice it was to get on the chat last night. I

>

> don't know if I told you all but I have three children two of which

> are Mentally Challenged so I couldn't stay because my 27 yo had to go

> shave. So sorry I didnt' get back on. I wasn't sure how long you all

> stay there. Next time i will get on after he shaves. lol

>

> I have been trying to find out what ever i can find out about

> prednisone. I am looking for adverse reactions while taking B

> vitamins. Can't seem to find then and am getting tired now so I just

> wanted to say if any one knows about taking over the counter vitamins

> or herbel stuff with Preds please let me know. I asked the pharmacy

> guy and all he said was, " well if your doctor knows about these and

> he still gave them to you then they should be all right. " Which my

> doctor knows about the birth control pills I think, and the fosamax

> (sp?) but I don't know if I told her about the herbs for menstaration

> and the B complex. Any way she isn't in on Fridays and has a week off

> so I guess I will have to search for myself. I know about the weight

> gain which I don't need or want and the face thing which I don't need

> or want. lol

>

> Hugs,

> ette

>

June 25, 2002

Hi... lol means " laughing out loud " . There's a place in aol for you to

find a whole list of them. ROFL " rolling on the floor laughing " , LMBO

" laughing my butt off " , PITB " pain in the butt " , IMHO " In my humble

opinion " , IMO " In my opinion " , BTW " By the way " and for the really funny

post PMP " peeing my pants " .

Christie

*Momi* of Sara 9, Sabaa 6, Alia 5, Hana 3 mos (DS/AV Canal Defect

scheduled to be repaired July 31st) and Lily the cat!!!

On Tue, 25 Jun 2002 03:23:17 -0000 " carianasmom " <janisgonzales@...>

writes:

> Hi everyone, I am new to this so please bear with me.

>

> First of all, I have been reading a lot of messages with " lol " in

> them and I don't know what that means.

>

> Second,what advice can you give me about going to the National

> Convention in Denver with my 3 kids? My baby Cariana with DS is 10

>

> mos but my other kids are only 3 and 5 and there doesn't seem to be

>

> anything there for them to do. I really want to hear the speakers

> but I don't see anything on the convention website about childcare

> or

> activities for siblings under 12. Has anyone dealt with this

> before?

>

> Thanks!

>

June 26, 2002

LOL means laughing out loud. We always took a teen relative with us to

babysit while my husband and I went to workshops. We were right there in

the hotel in case there was a problem. We also checked in at every break.

My niece went with us several times. She is now married with a little one

of her own, but she loved traveling all over the country with us.

Elaine

Hi

> Hi everyone, I am new to this so please bear with me.

>

> First of all, I have been reading a lot of messages with " lol " in

> them and I don't know what that means.

>

> Second,what advice can you give me about going to the National

> Convention in Denver with my 3 kids? My baby Cariana with DS is 10

> mos but my other kids are only 3 and 5 and there doesn't seem to be

> anything there for them to do. I really want to hear the speakers

> but I don't see anything on the convention website about childcare or

> activities for siblings under 12. Has anyone dealt with this before?

>

> Thanks!

>

> Click reply to all for messages to go to the list. Just hit reply for

messages to go to the sender of the message.

>

June 26, 2002

We are lucky this year because the NDSC conference is in our state but the last

few years we have taken nieces with us to help. My sister is going with me to

Nashville to help with , Noah is staying home with Dad this time!

Mom to 10 and Noah 2

June 26, 2002

I always took a teen relative (usually my niece) with me to the conventions.

She watched the kids while my husband and I went to workshops. We were

right there in the hotel if there was any problem and checked in at every

break. LOL means laughing out loud.

Elaine

Hi

> Hi everyone, I am new to this so please bear with me.

>

> First of all, I have been reading a lot of messages with " lol " in

> them and I don't know what that means.

>

> Second,what advice can you give me about going to the National

> Convention in Denver with my 3 kids? My baby Cariana with DS is 10

> mos but my other kids are only 3 and 5 and there doesn't seem to be

> anything there for them to do. I really want to hear the speakers

> but I don't see anything on the convention website about childcare or

> activities for siblings under 12. Has anyone dealt with this before?

>

> Thanks!

>

> Click reply to all for messages to go to the list. Just hit reply for

messages to go to the sender of the message.

>

September 4, 2002

JoAnn,

If I were buying a laptop to use with my BrainMaster, I would buy a

Dell--not a Toshiba or IBM. Most Dells are still sold with a serial port.

I have had poor results in general with Compaqs and HP's, since they tend to

use proprietary parts to keep purchasers coming back to them, and they don't

always work in predictable ways with software like BrainMaster.

If you buy a machine without a serial port, your best bet is to get a PCMCIA

Adaptor installed (this will add about $130 to your cost). With this, 1.9A

should work fine (though you'll need the patch from BrainMaser if you want

to do 2-channel training); Animation Pro may work, though the more recent

your operating system (e.g. XP) the greater the chances are you will have

difficulty with it. BrainMaster offers a patch (baupdate) for Windows 2000

and XP.

If you try to use a simple USB/Serial converter cable, good luck. Animation

Pro simply will not work, and you'll need a patch from BMer to make 1.9A

work (if you get a " good " converter). Don't buy a Belkin converter, if you

choose to go this way. Check back on the BMer listserve or contact them for

recommendations in terms of converters that are more likely to work. Also,

make sure your converter comes with a software driver for the version of

Windows you are using.

Buyer beware.

Pete

Re: Hi

I am borrowing a laptop, will possibly buy it? It is loaded and has windows

ME...with DVD, etc. A Compaq presario pentium 3, 20 gig, 256 Ram, and 56k

modem. I want to see how the brainmaster does with this...but it has a USB

port instead of serial....do I get a converted switch or something?

September 4, 2002

Pete and JoAnn,

I have just purchased two Dell computers. One is an Inspiron 8200 with USB and XPPro and the other is their cheapest one advertised on line. Also with XP on it. YOu can not buy a computer now without XP. Good ol Microsoft has captured it's audience. I was able to install Animation Pro and had to use the Bau update. It worked fine. Rosemary

RE: Hi

JoAnn,If I were buying a laptop to use with my BrainMaster, I would buy aDell--not a Toshiba or IBM. Most Dells are still sold with a serial port.I have had poor results in general with Compaqs and HP's, since they tend touse proprietary parts to keep purchasers coming back to them, and they don'talways work in predictable ways with software like BrainMaster.If you buy a machine without a serial port, your best bet is to get a PCMCIAAdaptor installed (this will add about $130 to your cost). With this, 1.9Ashould work fine (though you'll need the patch from BrainMaser if you wantto do 2-channel training); Animation Pro may work, though the more recentyour operating system (e.g. XP) the greater the chances are you will havedifficulty with it. BrainMaster offers a patch (baupdate) for Windows 2000and XP.If you try to use a simple USB/Serial converter cable, good luck. AnimationPro simply will not work, and you'll need a patch from BMer to make 1.9Awork (if you get a "good" converter). Don't buy a Belkin converter, if youchoose to go this way. Check back on the BMer listserve or contact them forrecommendations in terms of converters that are more likely to work. Also,make sure your converter comes with a software driver for the version ofWindows you are using.Buyer beware.Pete-----Original Message-----From: Biocenterflorida@... [mailto:Biocenterflorida@...]Sent: Tuesday, September 03, 2002 10:45 PMpvdadp@...Subject: Re: HiI am borrowing a laptop, will possibly buy it? It is loaded and has windowsME...with DVD, etc. A Compaq presario pentium 3, 20 gig, 256 Ram, and 56kmodem. I want to see how the brainmaster does with this...but it has a USBport instead of serial....do I get a converted switch or something?

September 4, 2002

Rosemary,

Great news. I was aware that Microsoft was forcing Dell to load XP onto any new or reconditioned computers they sold. My main problem with trainees has been the USB port instead of Com port. The operating system doesn't seem to be a problem.

Pete

-----Original Message-----From: Rosemary MacGregor [mailto:rosemary@...]Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 2:14 PM Subject: Re: RE: Hi

Pete and JoAnn,

I have just purchased two Dell computers. One is an Inspiron 8200 with USB and XPPro and the other is their cheapest one advertised on line. Also with XP on it. YOu can not buy a computer now without XP. Good ol Microsoft has captured it's audience. I was able to install Animation Pro and had to use the Bau update. It worked fine. Rosemary

RE: Hi

JoAnn,If I were buying a laptop to use with my BrainMaster, I would buy aDell--not a Toshiba or IBM. Most Dells are still sold with a serial port.I have had poor results in general with Compaqs and HP's, since they tend touse proprietary parts to keep purchasers coming back to them, and they don'talways work in predictable ways with software like BrainMaster.If you buy a machine without a serial port, your best bet is to get a PCMCIAAdaptor installed (this will add about $130 to your cost). With this, 1.9Ashould work fine (though you'll need the patch from BrainMaser if you wantto do 2-channel training); Animation Pro may work, though the more recentyour operating system (e.g. XP) the greater the chances are you will havedifficulty with it. BrainMaster offers a patch (baupdate) for Windows 2000and XP.If you try to use a simple USB/Serial converter cable, good luck. AnimationPro simply will not work, and you'll need a patch from BMer to make 1.9Awork (if you get a "good" converter). Don't buy a Belkin converter, if youchoose to go this way. Check back on the BMer listserve or contact them forrecommendations in terms of converters that are more likely to work. Also,make sure your converter comes with a software driver for the version ofWindows you are using.Buyer beware.Pete-----Original Message-----From: Biocenterflorida@... [mailto:Biocenterflorida@...]Sent: Tuesday, September 03, 2002 10:45 PMpvdadp@...Subject: Re: HiI am borrowing a laptop, will possibly buy it? It is loaded and has windowsME...with DVD, etc. A Compaq presario pentium 3, 20 gig, 256 Ram, and 56kmodem. I want to see how the brainmaster does with this...but it has a USBport instead of serial....do I get a converted switch or something?

September 14, 2002

If my BP didn't go up in the presence of a goodlooking

male, it's coz I'm already dead.

Hi Helen, how's it going with you? I've been working

on a project so haven't had much time to go online. So

far, my dizziness returns only onw and then and most

days I'm okay. I have no choice but to wait out the

9-12 months for my tissue potassium to normalise and

do whatever is within my ability for now.

My endocrinologist here in S'pore has increased my

spironolactone to 200mg a day. Myb BP has a tendency

to dip sometimes and this morning had gone down to

118/71 which makes me all woosy again in the head.

Most times, though, it's within the 130/80 - 145/90

range but does go up to 156/100 on a couple of

occasions. No, no goodlooking man around at the time,

unfortunately.

I'll be seeing my regular endo when I fly back to

Perth at the end of Sept. Does the spiro affect your

periods? I'm getting mine every two weeks even though

they aren't heavy but they take a long time to end.

Even after the cycle is over (6-8 days), I'm still

spotting for days on end.

Elaine

--- Helen Pearson <Helen@...>

wrote:

> >

> > Tip of the day - while having your bp taken make

> sure that there is

> > no good looking man near you at the time. Your

> mind may wonder and

> > this may raise your blood pressure.

> >

>

> Ah....but my husband will be at home and not with

> me!

>

> H

>

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September 14, 2002

If my BP didn't go up in the presence of a goodlooking

male, it's coz I'm already dead.

Hi Helen, how's it going with you? I've been working

on a project so haven't had much time to go online. So

far, my dizziness returns only onw and then and most

days I'm okay. I have no choice but to wait out the

9-12 months for my tissue potassium to normalise and

do whatever is within my ability for now.

My endocrinologist here in S'pore has increased my

spironolactone to 200mg a day. Myb BP has a tendency

to dip sometimes and this morning had gone down to

118/71 which makes me all woosy again in the head.

Most times, though, it's within the 130/80 - 145/90

range but does go up to 156/100 on a couple of

occasions. No, no goodlooking man around at the time,

unfortunately.

I'll be seeing my regular endo when I fly back to

Perth at the end of Sept. Does the spiro affect your

periods? I'm getting mine every two weeks even though

they aren't heavy but they take a long time to end.

Even after the cycle is over (6-8 days), I'm still

spotting for days on end.

Elaine

--- Helen Pearson <Helen@...>

wrote:

> >

> > Tip of the day - while having your bp taken make

> sure that there is

> > no good looking man near you at the time. Your

> mind may wonder and

> > this may raise your blood pressure.

> >

>

> Ah....but my husband will be at home and not with

> me!

>

> H

>

__________________________________________________

September 15, 2002

> My endocrinologist here in S'pore has increased my

> spironolactone to 200mg a day.

I take 200 mg a day - as soon as I get up so my BP is great in the morning

and rises from then on until I go to bed.

>Does the spiro affect your

> periods?

I am spotting pretty much all the time now and am not really sure when I am

" on " . A bit of a nuisance as I was due my Pap smear and had to go in and

tell them why I couldn't have the test done and then the nurse had to go and

ask the doctor and he had to go and talk with the pharmasist - all the time

I am getting funny looks from the receptionist and other ladies waiting.

Must get the hospital admission forms done tomorrow and then I can tale them

in next Monday. I also am running out of Spironolactone and will not have

quite enough to see me through to the 2nd/3rd October so will have to get

another prescription filled......

Talk to you all " soon " .

Helen

September 15, 2002