Guest guest Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 Sinead, that is great that he doing better this year with school. We homeschool and haven't started yet. I'm going to give him a week of Driver's Ed before we throw more school work into his life, just to try to ease in. My son and my nephew (also OCD) both do better if they can stay busy too. The problem is, it is hard to keep them busy enough. I think in a way, it is an avoidance tactic, but I feel they deserve a break from OCD occasionally since they have to fight it so much the rest of the time. So however they can avoid, occasionally, and try to live a normal life should be allowed. Sometimes when people are going on and on about stuff that I know is freaking Josh out, I just want to go over and duct tape their mouths shut. Husband included. lol BJ > > >> > > , how is Noah doing now that he's home? Did you > > find a good > > therapist? > > > >Welcome back, B.J. Sounds like you had a great end of > summer. Best of luck to Josh in driver's ed. > > Noah is doing very well. He has made it through the > first week of school without incident. Although he has > a " time out " signal for his teachers, he hasn't used > it once, although he almost did once, but managed > without it. > Last night and today he actually picked up a piece of > food without using a napkin!!! That's a first in > months! It was the same food both times, and part of > our religious practice, and it didn't keep him from > using a barrier for his other food. But I see it as a > great victory. It's the stuff that keeps us going, > right? > Anyway, we have found a fine therapist who is very > experienced in ERP with adults. He said he'd never > done it with a kid, but was willing to give it a shot > and had two time slots a week for Noah. It's working > out great. Meanwhile, we're still on the wait list for > intensive (2 hours/5xweek) therapy an our anxiety > center. Every few weeks I'm told the wait would be 2-3 > weeks. Oh well...Just happy to maintain the gains Noah > made at residential. > > Good luck with your driving. > > > > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _ > Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell. > http://searchmarket ing.. com/ > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ > Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with FareChase. > http://farechase./ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 Sinead, what a fabulous report on your son! This is just what I need to hear. It's amazing how your ds has taken so much initiative socially and is so clear about his OCD and how it affects him. I'm going to share with Noah how well this boy is one year after leaving . I'm sure it will give him lots of hope, too. Great job, Mom! Sinead Ni <sinead115@...> wrote: It is great to get an update on how our kids are doing with the school year starting up. I am so glad to hear that Noah is doing so well and that Josh had a good family vacation. I hope will get a break from his bad thoughts soon. That is so distressing, but it is good news that he seems to be handling college well so far. Thanks for all the updates. I am behind in my emails, so I haven't gotten to them all yet. One year after leaving my son 'O' (16) is doing really well. The summer was a wonderful break from stress for him. Last year he struggled through school because of social anxiety in addition to his OCD. Over the summer his social anxiety seemed to ease and he really enjoyed his free time. We were dreading the new school year but he has really surprised us so far ! He has been getting up on time, showering (this is a big one for him!) and getting to school early. He is very enthusiastic about his first class (TV production) so that has helped. He has also been reconnecting with kids he knows from previous classes and generally throwing himself into school life. At the weekends he has been organizing get togethers with another bunch of friends he had just about lost contact with. It is so great to see him enjoy life so much. Lately he told us that when he is focused and interested in his hobbies or with friends there is no room for the OCD and that it only really bothers h ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _ Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell. http://searchmarket ing.. com/ __________________________________________________________ Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with FareChase. http://farechase./ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 Sinead, what a fabulous report on your son! This is just what I need to hear. It's amazing how your ds has taken so much initiative socially and is so clear about his OCD and how it affects him. I'm going to share with Noah how well this boy is one year after leaving . I'm sure it will give him lots of hope, too. Great job, Mom! Sinead Ni <sinead115@...> wrote: It is great to get an update on how our kids are doing with the school year starting up. I am so glad to hear that Noah is doing so well and that Josh had a good family vacation. I hope will get a break from his bad thoughts soon. That is so distressing, but it is good news that he seems to be handling college well so far. Thanks for all the updates. I am behind in my emails, so I haven't gotten to them all yet. One year after leaving my son 'O' (16) is doing really well. The summer was a wonderful break from stress for him. Last year he struggled through school because of social anxiety in addition to his OCD. Over the summer his social anxiety seemed to ease and he really enjoyed his free time. We were dreading the new school year but he has really surprised us so far ! He has been getting up on time, showering (this is a big one for him!) and getting to school early. He is very enthusiastic about his first class (TV production) so that has helped. He has also been reconnecting with kids he knows from previous classes and generally throwing himself into school life. At the weekends he has been organizing get togethers with another bunch of friends he had just about lost contact with. It is so great to see him enjoy life so much. Lately he told us that when he is focused and interested in his hobbies or with friends there is no room for the OCD and that it only really bothers h ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _ Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell. http://searchmarket ing.. com/ __________________________________________________________ Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with FareChase. http://farechase./ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 BJ, thanks for asking about my dad. The only thing wrong with him is old age and his body simply giving out. He still has a pretty good memory and knows who everyone is. I talked to Bre about why she asks so many questions when she drives. She told me she doesn't want to make a mistake. She wants to drive perfect. Man wouldn't it be great if everyone had that attitude? I see people run red lights all the time! So we talked about if maybe it was an obsession to be perfect and some of the anxiety she has when driving is from ocd. It is hard though because of course I want her to drive safe and not wreck. LOL. But the extra pressure she puts on herself is not good. She has a bad habit of swinging out to the left when she makes a right turn, because she is afraid she will hit the curb. I had her practice right turns. I have to admit it was scary when she hit the accelerator instead of the brake and almost hit the car in front of us! I don't know if driving is harder for her or me!! All these things in life we have to deal with. We all should get super mom of the year awards!! Sandy > > > > > > Hi, Everyone. For those who know me and have noticed I've been > > > somewhat absent. . .I've not left, I've just been lurking somewhat > > > because it's canning season and I've had my hands very full canning > > > green beans, dilly beans, salsa, pickles, etc. I've been popping in > > > once a day trying to keep up, but not always having time to reply. > > > > > > We actually took some time off and took a small vacation. We went > > to > > > my in-laws beach house and took Josh's best friend with us. I > > worried > > > about how hard it was going to be for him to try to keep it all > > under > > > control in front of his friend, especially with him being sleep > > > deprived, but he did well. I expected a meltdown when we got back, > > > but he has been okay. . Or at least he hasn't mentioned anything. I > > > try not to ask. It just seems to make him focus on it. They were > > > able to go boating, swimming, and dig clams. It was nice to have > > what > > > felt like a normal vacation. > > > > > > So, we are doing well enough, but as we all know, it is never truly > > > gone, just sleeping. Josh starts driver's ed this Tuesday and I'm > > > hoping it goes well. You never know what the OCD monster will throw > > > at our kids at times. I would hate for him to have problems in a > > car > > > with other kids present. We are hoping for the best. > > > > > > how is Stephan doing? How is his therapy going? Are you > > still > > > trying the 5HTP? > > > > > > , how is Noah doing now that he's home? Did you find a good > > > therapist? > > > > > > ((((Barb)))) My thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope things > > have > > > settled down some at home. > > > > > > LT, you've been quiet. I hope that means things are going well. > > > > > > You are all in my thoughts and prayers. This group has been a > > > blessing for us. > > > > > > BJ > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 BJ, thanks for asking about my dad. The only thing wrong with him is old age and his body simply giving out. He still has a pretty good memory and knows who everyone is. I talked to Bre about why she asks so many questions when she drives. She told me she doesn't want to make a mistake. She wants to drive perfect. Man wouldn't it be great if everyone had that attitude? I see people run red lights all the time! So we talked about if maybe it was an obsession to be perfect and some of the anxiety she has when driving is from ocd. It is hard though because of course I want her to drive safe and not wreck. LOL. But the extra pressure she puts on herself is not good. She has a bad habit of swinging out to the left when she makes a right turn, because she is afraid she will hit the curb. I had her practice right turns. I have to admit it was scary when she hit the accelerator instead of the brake and almost hit the car in front of us! I don't know if driving is harder for her or me!! All these things in life we have to deal with. We all should get super mom of the year awards!! Sandy > > > > > > Hi, Everyone. For those who know me and have noticed I've been > > > somewhat absent. . .I've not left, I've just been lurking somewhat > > > because it's canning season and I've had my hands very full canning > > > green beans, dilly beans, salsa, pickles, etc. I've been popping in > > > once a day trying to keep up, but not always having time to reply. > > > > > > We actually took some time off and took a small vacation. We went > > to > > > my in-laws beach house and took Josh's best friend with us. I > > worried > > > about how hard it was going to be for him to try to keep it all > > under > > > control in front of his friend, especially with him being sleep > > > deprived, but he did well. I expected a meltdown when we got back, > > > but he has been okay. . Or at least he hasn't mentioned anything. I > > > try not to ask. It just seems to make him focus on it. They were > > > able to go boating, swimming, and dig clams. It was nice to have > > what > > > felt like a normal vacation. > > > > > > So, we are doing well enough, but as we all know, it is never truly > > > gone, just sleeping. Josh starts driver's ed this Tuesday and I'm > > > hoping it goes well. You never know what the OCD monster will throw > > > at our kids at times. I would hate for him to have problems in a > > car > > > with other kids present. We are hoping for the best. > > > > > > how is Stephan doing? How is his therapy going? Are you > > still > > > trying the 5HTP? > > > > > > , how is Noah doing now that he's home? Did you find a good > > > therapist? > > > > > > ((((Barb)))) My thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope things > > have > > > settled down some at home. > > > > > > LT, you've been quiet. I hope that means things are going well. > > > > > > You are all in my thoughts and prayers. This group has been a > > > blessing for us. > > > > > > BJ > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 BJ, I know exactly what you mean about the duct tape! I was squirming, wishing that ds friend would shut up about the spiders already! It is amazing to me how many people enjoy talking about scary, gory things - wild animals, horrifying stories of abduction and murder, weird and poisonous insects. When you are sensitive to the OCD triggers that set your child off it is hard not to interrupt and try to change the topic. But we have probably shielded ds too much over the years, knowing that certain topics will freak him out. It is hard to know how to handle it. I agree that staying busy does really help with the OCD and it may be an avoidance strategy. But when their OCD is really bad, nothing can distract them - so I am thankful that ds can distract himself at this stage. We haven't started driver's ed yet. Ds seems to have reluctance, so we are not pushing it just now. School is enoug to deal with right now. Sinead Re: Update Sinead, that is great that he doing better this year with school. We homeschool and haven't started yet. I'm going to give him a week of Driver's Ed before we throw more school work into his life, just to try to ease in. My son and my nephew (also OCD) both do better if they can stay busy too. The problem is, it is hard to keep them busy enough. I think in a way, it is an avoidance tactic, but I feel they deserve a break from OCD occasionally since they have to fight it so much the rest of the time. So however they can avoid, occasionally, and try to live a normal life should be allowed. Sometimes when people are going on and on about stuff that I know is freaking Josh out, I just want to go over and duct tape their mouths shut. Husband included. lol BJ > > >> > > , how is Noah doing now that he's home? Did you > > find a good > > therapist? > > > >Welcome back, B.J. Sounds like you had a great end of > summer. Best of luck to Josh in driver's ed. > > Noah is doing very well. He has made it through the > first week of school without incident. Although he has > a " time out " signal for his teachers, he hasn't used > it once, although he almost did once, but managed > without it. > Last night and today he actually picked up a piece of > food without using a napkin!!! That's a first in > months! It was the same food both times, and part of > our religious practice, and it didn't keep him from > using a barrier for his other food. But I see it as a > great victory. It's the stuff that keeps us going, > right? > Anyway, we have found a fine therapist who is very > experienced in ERP with adults. He said he'd never > done it with a kid, but was willing to give it a shot > and had two time slots a week for Noah. It's working > out great. Meanwhile, we're still on the wait list for > intensive (2 hours/5xweek) therapy an our anxiety > center. Every few weeks I'm told the wait would be 2-3 > weeks. Oh well...Just happy to maintain the gains Noah > made at residential. > > Good luck with your driving. > > > > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _ > Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell. > http://searchmarket ing.. com/ > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _ > Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with FareChase. > http://farechase. / > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 Thanks, . We do feel that he has been making steady progress over the last year, although there have been some set backs along the way. I hope you will find the same with Noah. Slow but steady! Sinead Re: Update Sinead, what a fabulous report on your son! This is just what I need to hear. It's amazing how your ds has taken so much initiative socially and is so clear about his OCD and how it affects him. I'm going to share with Noah how well this boy is one year after leaving . I'm sure it will give him lots of hope, too. Great job, Mom! Sinead Ni <sinead115 (DOT) com> wrote: It is great to get an update on how our kids are doing with the school year starting up. I am so glad to hear that Noah is doing so well and that Josh had a good family vacation. I hope will get a break from his bad thoughts soon. That is so distressing, but it is good news that he seems to be handling college well so far. Thanks for all the updates. I am behind in my emails, so I haven't gotten to them all yet. One year after leaving my son 'O' (16) is doing really well. The summer was a wonderful break from stress for him. Last year he struggled through school because of social anxiety in addition to his OCD. Over the summer his social anxiety seemed to ease and he really enjoyed his free time. We were dreading the new school year but he has really surprised us so far ! He has been getting up on time, showering (this is a big one for him!) and getting to school early. He is very enthusiastic about his first class (TV production) so that has helped. He has also been reconnecting with kids he knows from previous classes and generally throwing himself into school life. At the weekends he has been organizing get togethers with another bunch of friends he had just about lost contact with. It is so great to see him enjoy life so much. Lately he told us that when he is focused and interested in his hobbies or with friends there is no room for the OCD and that it only really bothers h ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _ Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell. http://searchmarket ing.. com/ ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _ Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with FareChase. http://farechase. / Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 Congratulations Cat! I'm sorry about your flare but this is great news! Take care and be well, darling. Ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 Congratulations Cat! I'm sorry about your flare but this is great news! Take care and be well, darling. Ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 Congratulations Cat! I'm sorry about your flare but this is great news! Take care and be well, darling. Ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 8, 2007 Report Share Posted December 8, 2007 , Nice to hear from you. Yea!!!!!!!!!!! on being undetectable. I am so proud of you, for doing the right thing for yourself and family. It was a hard decision I am sure but taking care of yourself is Number 1. Cool that you mentioned our group. Funny thing, I was talking to a doctor in OKC. He was attending to a friend of mine. And I was there for support to her. We talked about Hep C and after a while he said "Oh I have a online group for you to look at". I said okay, he gave me the address for this group. I laughed and said "I am the owner of that group". He said he was pleased to meet me, because he had heard such good things about our group. I told him, we try to do our best to give only the most updated and best advice and support that we can. He said his patients had recommended that new patients check out our group. Now that is Kudo's to our little group. sure was nice hearing from you. Love Janetraggzcutie@... wrote: Hi all, Just wanted to update you on my test results. Lymphoma: no new activity since May. Yea! Hep C: undetectible at 12 weeks! Yea! I did quit my job at the school. I just have too much on my plate. I felt it was more important to take care of my health and stress load rather than work to pay for my son to go to private school. My family felt that it was more important to have me healthy and well. I am still going to school for my degree. I have to finish getting my education so we can eventually move out from this neighborhood. My son is excited to change schools. I was more worried about it than he was. He's so friendly and outgoing... he isn't worried about the change at all! Anyway, I just wanted to update and tell you how much I have appreciated this group. I spoke about this group and how helpful it was for group therapy in my psychology class. It helps to be able to talk about Hep C in a safe environment. When night falls on the earth,the sea from east to west likes twinkling bright with shining beams from beacons high which flash afar a friendly light. Helen Hunt (1830-1885) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 8, 2007 Report Share Posted December 8, 2007 congrats ,, thats wonderful,, and I totally agree with everyone here that you did the right thing in putting yourself first and treating your virus and reducing your stress.. good job honey,, and thanks for letting us know that our support group is well thought of ,, we really DO try to help ppl here! Merry Christmas hon jaxraggzcutie@... wrote: Hi all, Just wanted to update you on my test results. Lymphoma: no new activity since May. Yea! Hep C: undetectible at 12 weeks! Yea! I did quit my job at the school. I just have too much on my plate. I felt it was more important to take care of my health and stress load rather than work to pay for my son to go to private school. My family felt that it was more important to have me healthy and well. I am still going to school for my degree. I have to finish getting my education so we can eventually move out from this neighborhood. My son is excited to change schools. I was more worried about it than he was. He's so friendly and outgoing... he isn't worried about the change at all! Anyway, I just wanted to update and tell you how much I have appreciated this group. I spoke about this group and how helpful it was for group therapy in my psychology class. It helps to be able to talk about Hep C in a safe environment. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 Danni, You're amazing. molecular chemistry...while going through all this stuff?!!!? Man, I barely passed basic chemistry when my brain was at it's peak! My prayers are with you. They're bound to find an answer soon. Hang in there. in TX update Hi everyone, ??? It has been awhile since I posted so let me start by saying Hi and hope that everyone is doing well. To all the new members.. welcome to the group. This group has alot of people who have been where you are and can help you understand so much.? ? As everyone knows, I have a tumor in my brain that is causing chaos. I had a spinal tap and then required a blood patch to seal the leaking spinal fluid. The test showed I had? very high intercranial pressure and have excess fluid on the brain ( plus? around the tumor). I have been going through one test after another. I am in alot of pain with headaches and a flare. THe doctors are concerned with my vision loss and my optical nerves are not working right. I just saw a neurosurgeon in miami this week. Of course he wants more tests run ( great ). HE is leaning towards draining my spinal fluid then doing radiation to see if it helps. He hopes to start off with least invasive and work our way up. He is very against a shunt right now because of my history of mycoplasma infection. So I have been basically told to rest, take my meds and wait and see. This sucks ... no quick fix to help. I am still trying to do my classes through this but it has been rough. I am taking 4 classes. I know i am out of my mind. The only class I am worried about is my master molecular chemistry class. It is so hard and I am beyond stressed with it. But getting through it.? ?? I will try and keep everyone up to date ... I hope everyone is well and having a great weekend. Danni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 Danni, You're amazing. molecular chemistry...while going through all this stuff?!!!? Man, I barely passed basic chemistry when my brain was at it's peak! My prayers are with you. They're bound to find an answer soon. Hang in there. in TX update Hi everyone, ??? It has been awhile since I posted so let me start by saying Hi and hope that everyone is doing well. To all the new members.. welcome to the group. This group has alot of people who have been where you are and can help you understand so much.? ? As everyone knows, I have a tumor in my brain that is causing chaos. I had a spinal tap and then required a blood patch to seal the leaking spinal fluid. The test showed I had? very high intercranial pressure and have excess fluid on the brain ( plus? around the tumor). I have been going through one test after another. I am in alot of pain with headaches and a flare. THe doctors are concerned with my vision loss and my optical nerves are not working right. I just saw a neurosurgeon in miami this week. Of course he wants more tests run ( great ). HE is leaning towards draining my spinal fluid then doing radiation to see if it helps. He hopes to start off with least invasive and work our way up. He is very against a shunt right now because of my history of mycoplasma infection. So I have been basically told to rest, take my meds and wait and see. This sucks ... no quick fix to help. I am still trying to do my classes through this but it has been rough. I am taking 4 classes. I know i am out of my mind. The only class I am worried about is my master molecular chemistry class. It is so hard and I am beyond stressed with it. But getting through it.? ?? I will try and keep everyone up to date ... I hope everyone is well and having a great weekend. Danni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 Dear Danni You are so amazing, I wish for you that each day gets easier , I pray for you and your dad. I know that you lost your brother no too long ago, Too much is an understatement. Love Liz **************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/ 2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 Dear Danni You are so amazing, I wish for you that each day gets easier , I pray for you and your dad. I know that you lost your brother no too long ago, Too much is an understatement. Love Liz **************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/ 2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 Danni, I am sorry to hear you are dealing with so much. Am I also correct in understanding you are a grad student taking 12 hours? I am also a grad student, and to hear you are able to cope with so much at once is amazing. I hope things get better soon. Keeping you in my prayers, Blondedolphin172@... wrote: Hi everyone, ? As everyone knows, I have a tumor in my brain that is causing chaos. ..I am still trying to do my classes through this but it has been rough. I am taking 4 classes. I know i am out of my mind. The only class I am worried about is my master molecular chemistry class. It is so hard and I am beyond stressed with it. But getting through it.? ?? I will try and keep everyone up to date ... I hope everyone is well and having a great weekend. Danni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 Danni, I am sorry to hear you are dealing with so much. Am I also correct in understanding you are a grad student taking 12 hours? I am also a grad student, and to hear you are able to cope with so much at once is amazing. I hope things get better soon. Keeping you in my prayers, Blondedolphin172@... wrote: Hi everyone, ? As everyone knows, I have a tumor in my brain that is causing chaos. ..I am still trying to do my classes through this but it has been rough. I am taking 4 classes. I know i am out of my mind. The only class I am worried about is my master molecular chemistry class. It is so hard and I am beyond stressed with it. But getting through it.? ?? I will try and keep everyone up to date ... I hope everyone is well and having a great weekend. Danni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 me..42 Sherry, So sorry to hear about your accident...I might suggest to go to the e.r. if it is swollen more and in more pain...maybe you fractured something? Diane..42 Hello all, Last week I wrote in wondering if I might be having side effects from Remicade. I now know that I had a bug/cold. I am very glad that is all it was. On another note my knee is still in alot of pain and I have another 2 weeks before seeing the ortho surgeon. This past Wed I was leaving my house in the morning (after a night of snowfall). The wheelchair ramp in front of my house was covered with snow. I was unable to shovel it due to pain in my wrist. The snow was high and packed so I thought I could make it down. Boy was I wrong! My feet came out from under me and down I went with my bad leg folding up under me. Can you say OUCH! That caused pain in my back, shoulders, arms and you guessed it, my leg. My leg was already swollen from being filled with fluid. Now it is even bigger. Harder to walk on also. What a week huh? I've tried ice and heat and can't seem to bring down the swelling. I am in so much pain and my meds don't even touch it. Oh well, such is my life. Take care Sherry Toledo, OH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 me..42 Sherry, So sorry to hear about your accident...I might suggest to go to the e.r. if it is swollen more and in more pain...maybe you fractured something? Diane..42 Hello all, Last week I wrote in wondering if I might be having side effects from Remicade. I now know that I had a bug/cold. I am very glad that is all it was. On another note my knee is still in alot of pain and I have another 2 weeks before seeing the ortho surgeon. This past Wed I was leaving my house in the morning (after a night of snowfall). The wheelchair ramp in front of my house was covered with snow. I was unable to shovel it due to pain in my wrist. The snow was high and packed so I thought I could make it down. Boy was I wrong! My feet came out from under me and down I went with my bad leg folding up under me. Can you say OUCH! That caused pain in my back, shoulders, arms and you guessed it, my leg. My leg was already swollen from being filled with fluid. Now it is even bigger. Harder to walk on also. What a week huh? I've tried ice and heat and can't seem to bring down the swelling. I am in so much pain and my meds don't even touch it. Oh well, such is my life. Take care Sherry Toledo, OH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2008 Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 Kirk wishing you well. I know what your saying . my sisters kid fights them all the time and well some of her drugs only take the bitting eddge off but she ends up in the resort every now and then because of it. she has a tummer in her brain not any thing to worry about has had it for years no poor girl . but she is like her mom in that part of life a pain in the head for them and in the arus for the rest of us LOL the redneck Marty " The right of a citizen to bear arms, in lawful defense of himself or the State, is absolute. He does not derive it from the State government. It is one of the " high powers " delegated directly to the citizen, and 'is excepted out of the general powers of government.' A law cannot be passed to infringe upon or impair it, because it is above the law, and independent of the lawmaking power. " [Cockrum v. State, 24 Tex. 394, at 401-402 (1859)] " This year will go down in history. For the first time, a civilized nation has full gun registration! Our streets will be safer, our police more efficient, and the world will follow our lead into the future. " Adolf Hitler, 1935 " Waiting periods are only a step. Registration is only a step. The prohibition of private firearms is the goal. " Janet Reno as United States attorney general in the Clinton white house (now do we really want Hillary there to?) " We can't be so fixated on our desire to preserve the rights of ordinary Americans... " Bill Clinton Stills ; An illness I know to well! To learn about Stills http://www.stillsdisease.org/stills_info ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost. http://tc.deals.yahoo.com/tc/blockbuster/text5.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2008 Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 Kirk wishing you well. I know what your saying . my sisters kid fights them all the time and well some of her drugs only take the bitting eddge off but she ends up in the resort every now and then because of it. she has a tummer in her brain not any thing to worry about has had it for years no poor girl . but she is like her mom in that part of life a pain in the head for them and in the arus for the rest of us LOL the redneck Marty " The right of a citizen to bear arms, in lawful defense of himself or the State, is absolute. He does not derive it from the State government. It is one of the " high powers " delegated directly to the citizen, and 'is excepted out of the general powers of government.' A law cannot be passed to infringe upon or impair it, because it is above the law, and independent of the lawmaking power. " [Cockrum v. State, 24 Tex. 394, at 401-402 (1859)] " This year will go down in history. For the first time, a civilized nation has full gun registration! Our streets will be safer, our police more efficient, and the world will follow our lead into the future. " Adolf Hitler, 1935 " Waiting periods are only a step. Registration is only a step. The prohibition of private firearms is the goal. " Janet Reno as United States attorney general in the Clinton white house (now do we really want Hillary there to?) " We can't be so fixated on our desire to preserve the rights of ordinary Americans... " Bill Clinton Stills ; An illness I know to well! To learn about Stills http://www.stillsdisease.org/stills_info ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost. http://tc.deals.yahoo.com/tc/blockbuster/text5.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2008 Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 Kirk wishing you well. I know what your saying . my sisters kid fights them all the time and well some of her drugs only take the bitting eddge off but she ends up in the resort every now and then because of it. she has a tummer in her brain not any thing to worry about has had it for years no poor girl . but she is like her mom in that part of life a pain in the head for them and in the arus for the rest of us LOL the redneck Marty " The right of a citizen to bear arms, in lawful defense of himself or the State, is absolute. He does not derive it from the State government. It is one of the " high powers " delegated directly to the citizen, and 'is excepted out of the general powers of government.' A law cannot be passed to infringe upon or impair it, because it is above the law, and independent of the lawmaking power. " [Cockrum v. State, 24 Tex. 394, at 401-402 (1859)] " This year will go down in history. For the first time, a civilized nation has full gun registration! Our streets will be safer, our police more efficient, and the world will follow our lead into the future. " Adolf Hitler, 1935 " Waiting periods are only a step. Registration is only a step. The prohibition of private firearms is the goal. " Janet Reno as United States attorney general in the Clinton white house (now do we really want Hillary there to?) " We can't be so fixated on our desire to preserve the rights of ordinary Americans... " Bill Clinton Stills ; An illness I know to well! To learn about Stills http://www.stillsdisease.org/stills_info ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost. http://tc.deals.yahoo.com/tc/blockbuster/text5.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2008 Report Share Posted April 3, 2008 kirk, Have you ever heard of a PFO it's a small hole in between the right and left ventricles of the heart that a lot of people are born with but as we get older, in some people, these holes get bigger and one of the major signs that there is a problem with this hole is headaches that nothing will touch. There is a test that cardiologist do called a TEE that can see if you have this or not. It might be worth looking into. It could be that you have both stills and this other problem. We have a friend that has this and he can't get rid of his migraines without medical maj. He may have a surgery to close this hole up. There is a headache clinic in Michigan that works with a cardiologist that specializes in this. It's in Ann Arbor. It might be really worth looking into. Anyway - just something to think about. Good luck - hang in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2008 Report Share Posted April 3, 2008 kirk, Have you ever heard of a PFO it's a small hole in between the right and left ventricles of the heart that a lot of people are born with but as we get older, in some people, these holes get bigger and one of the major signs that there is a problem with this hole is headaches that nothing will touch. There is a test that cardiologist do called a TEE that can see if you have this or not. It might be worth looking into. It could be that you have both stills and this other problem. We have a friend that has this and he can't get rid of his migraines without medical maj. He may have a surgery to close this hole up. There is a headache clinic in Michigan that works with a cardiologist that specializes in this. It's in Ann Arbor. It might be really worth looking into. Anyway - just something to think about. Good luck - hang in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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