Guest guest Posted August 20, 1999 Report Share Posted August 20, 1999 I have a big pillow that I have to sleep on to keep me propped up too. My hips are always going numb and I have a lot of pain in them. I wish I was small enough to have someone carry me around too! =) Somehow, I don't think that will happen. I have spent many sleepless nights because of the pain in my hips. Sometimes it feels like a vice (sp?) is crushing them. I know how she feels! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 1999 Report Share Posted August 20, 1999 I have a big pillow that I have to sleep on to keep me propped up too. My hips are always going numb and I have a lot of pain in them. I wish I was small enough to have someone carry me around too! =) Somehow, I don't think that will happen. I have spent many sleepless nights because of the pain in my hips. Sometimes it feels like a vice (sp?) is crushing them. I know how she feels! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 1999 Report Share Posted August 20, 1999 zeega-@... wrote: original article:/group/chiari/?start=22359 > Hi all, Dee here (Tabitha's mom), i have another question. smile. do you sleep flat or on pillows? Tabitha sleeps on several pillows, if she slides off the pillows, she is up crying with a headache. the ngs said this is not a chiari headache. i was wondering about the rest of you. also, she has been complaining of her hip or where her leg hooks on has been hurting. and her leg has been going numb, she wants me to carry her all the time now . he said this is not from the chiari either and then he said he would see her in a year to redo the mri.... they are so wonderful!!!!! > love to all, > love dee and tabitha > Hi there, I sleep on a hospital pillow wedge with a contoured pillow for extra support on my neck. I got them from a medical supply store. After my surgery I had problems sliding off my pillows in the night and had pain also. Once I got the pillow wedges they were wide enough to stop me from rolling off in the middle of my sleep. Hope this helps and good luck. Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2001 Report Share Posted May 9, 2001 You are very welcome Eunice. I think we all have to test as often as we are comfortable with. And we shouldn't feel that because we do it one way, that it isn't the right way. We are all different human beings with different bodies. We know our bodies. If we feel we must test more often then that is fine. If we feel we must test less often then that is fine also. Friends, Co-Moderator Type 2 Re: Question > In a message dated 5/9/01 1:02:29 PM Eastern Daylight Time, sjones@... > writes: > > << There is no right or wrong way of doing it. >> > > Hi , > > Your reply to Jan was very well said. Even though I am satisfied with the > way I'm testing, your message just reinforced it for me. Thanks. > Eunice > > To leave this list please go to diabetes-unsubscribe > Hope you come back soon! > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2001 Report Share Posted July 23, 2001 As far as monitors go, I was told that it's a matter of preference. Is that right?? Do most people seem to use the Accu Chek?? I want to know which ones are best before I go spend money on one. Any input would be great. Thanks. Beth > > > ---Am glad you are taking the initiative to find a doctor that > can > > > help you. A diabetic dr. would be the best choice but if you > have > > > ins. that requires a referral you may need to find a family dr > > first > > > in order to get that. > > > Yes, I have had bad days. > > > > Regardless of the doctor you choose, the most important thing is to > > have faith, trust and confidence in them. You are going to be > seeing > > them often, probably every three months for awhile. I just see my > > family doctor and I am really satisfied with her. She is very > sweet, > > understanding, all the qualities I look for in a doctor. > > > > I think everyone has bad days. I know I do. Sometimes it is so > hard > > to get on the treadmill after I've eaten more carbs than I should, > > but I make myself do it. Again, Beth, dealing with diabetes will > get > > easier. > > > > Keep asking all the questions you want to. As you ask questions, > we > > are also learning. > > > > Eunice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2001 Report Share Posted July 23, 2001 > As far as monitors go, I was told that it's a matter of preference. Hi Beth, It is a matter of preference. My doctor recommended the One Touch Sure Step by Lifescan. I'm happy with it. Lots of times, there will be a rebate when buying the monitor. In fact, the monitor will be free with the purchase of strips. Eunice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2001 Report Share Posted July 23, 2001 --- My husband and I use the Glucometer Elite and we both like it since it has a large display window which he needs for the failing eyesight. Some on the list use the accu check and they like that one. My son has the RSG and it was the cheapest at 19.95. the strips were also cheaper than the others. Your insurance may cover the cost of the machine and strips. check with your doctor and if so get a perscription for it. madge In diabetes@y..., katiebug1998@h... wrote: > As far as monitors go, I was told that it's a matter of preference. > Is that right?? Do most people seem to use the Accu Chek?? I want > to know which ones are best before I go spend money on one. Any > input would be great. Thanks. > > Beth > > > > > > ---Am glad you are taking the initiative to find a doctor that > > can > > > > help you. A diabetic dr. would be the best choice but if you > > have > > > > ins. that requires a referral you may need to find a family dr > > > first > > > > in order to get that. > > > > Yes, I have had bad days. > > > > > > Regardless of the doctor you choose, the most important thing is > to > > > have faith, trust and confidence in them. You are going to be > > seeing > > > them often, probably every three months for awhile. I just see > my > > > family doctor and I am really satisfied with her. She is very > > sweet, > > > understanding, all the qualities I look for in a doctor. > > > > > > I think everyone has bad days. I know I do. Sometimes it is so > > hard > > > to get on the treadmill after I've eaten more carbs than I > should, > > > but I make myself do it. Again, Beth, dealing with diabetes will > > get > > > easier. > > > > > > Keep asking all the questions you want to. As you ask questions, > > we > > > are also learning. > > > > > > Eunice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2001 Report Share Posted July 23, 2001 ---no problem. I am heading for the store. want to pick up the dry and canned skim milk and see if that works any better. Store closes at midnight so I want to get over there. take it easy, beth. don't let yourself get stressed over this cause stress doesn't help the bg. I think one of the ladies has the rsg machine on here, sabrina maybe? or was it sarah?! madge In diabetes@y..., katiebug1998@h... wrote: > Thank you all for your patience with me. I know I have a lot to > learn and I don't know where to start so I'm just asking questions as > they come to me. I appreciate your support. > > Beth > > > > ---Am glad you are taking the initiative to find a doctor that > can > > > help you. A diabetic dr. would be the best choice but if you > have > > > ins. that requires a referral you may need to find a family dr > > first > > > in order to get that. > > > Yes, I have had bad days. > > > > Regardless of the doctor you choose, the most important thing is to > > have faith, trust and confidence in them. You are going to be > seeing > > them often, probably every three months for awhile. I just see my > > family doctor and I am really satisfied with her. She is very > sweet, > > understanding, all the qualities I look for in a doctor. > > > > I think everyone has bad days. I know I do. Sometimes it is so > hard > > to get on the treadmill after I've eaten more carbs than I should, > > but I make myself do it. Again, Beth, dealing with diabetes will > get > > easier. > > > > Keep asking all the questions you want to. As you ask questions, > we > > are also learning. > > > > Eunice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2001 Report Share Posted July 23, 2001 Hi Beth: Welcome to this group. The folks here are very warm and supportive. Insofar as monitors go, sometimes the big discount stores (Walmart, Kmart) or the chain pharmacies (Walgreens) will offer a deal where they give you a monitor for free if you buy a certain number of strips. The companies like Accu Chek and Lifescan make their money on the strips and lancets - not on the monitors - so they can afford to give them away sometimes. I use the Accu Chek Advantage monitor with their Comfort Curve strips. I am very fortunate in that our insurance covers everything. I'm very thankful for that. Please feel free to ask as many questions as you need to. It does get easier! Carol Warman ______________________________________________________________ > As far as monitors go, I was told that it's a matter of preference. > Is that right?? Do most people seem to use the Accu Chek?? I want > to know which ones are best before I go spend money on one. Any > input would be great. Thanks. > > Beth > > > > > > ---Am glad you are taking the initiative to find a doctor that > > can > > > > help you. A diabetic dr. would be the best choice but if you > > have > > > > ins. that requires a referral you may need to find a family dr > > > first > > > > in order to get that. > > > > Yes, I have had bad days. > > > > > > Regardless of the doctor you choose, the most important thing is > to > > > have faith, trust and confidence in them. You are going to be > > seeing > > > them often, probably every three months for awhile. I just see > my > > > family doctor and I am really satisfied with her. She is very > > sweet, > > > understanding, all the qualities I look for in a doctor. > > > > > > I think everyone has bad days. I know I do. Sometimes it is so > > hard > > > to get on the treadmill after I've eaten more carbs than I > should, > > > but I make myself do it. Again, Beth, dealing with diabetes will > > get > > > easier. > > > > > > Keep asking all the questions you want to. As you ask questions, > > we > > > are also learning. > > > > > > Eunice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2001 Report Share Posted November 20, 2001 Bottom line: Can therapists now provide services IN the physician's office WITHOUT having to be an employee of the doc?? If so, can someone provide the reference and or any pitfalls to this? (other than the potential issues with ethics/self referral). Todd Freeman, MHSA, CHE Director of Wellness & Rehabilitation Sumner Regional Medical Center Gallatin, TN (Nashville suburb) / fax Freemat@... This message is a PRIVATE communication. If you are not the intended recipient please do not read, copy, or use it, and do not disclose it to others. Please notify the sender of the delivery error by replying to this message, and then delete it from your system. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2002 Report Share Posted January 28, 2002 Not sure the cost the billed my insurance. But the insert a cath in you uterus and inject dye through your tubes I am not going to lie for about 3 to 4 seconds it is uncomfortable. VIctoria > Good afternoon ladies, I just had a simple question, i was wondering does > anyone know how much the hsg. procedure costs? Also, what does the procedure > consist of? I will be going that route soon, and i just wanted to know what > to expect. > > Marla, KY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 Sharon, I take Baclofen but it knocks me out so I can't take it during the day. Re: Question I agree 100% Sharon. After I had Chloe and was complaining to the doctor about the pain in my legs and back, he prescribed Flexaril (cyclobenzaprine) Number 1 it did nothing for the pain but knocked me out enough so that I didn't feel anything. After MS, I was diagnosed with muscle spasms and was given Baclofen. At one point I was up to 4 10mg pills a day. Now I only take 2 and that seems to do the trick. I feel alot more limber, the muscles don't seem as tight or stiff, and I can walk with little difficulty most days. Is the other medication you are talking Gabadril(sp)? My father was taken of Neurontin and put on Gabadril for his sever almost convulsion like spasms with very good effect. Sharon Marsden wrote: Hi : Most MSers have to be careful with Bengay or stuff like that. Sometimes the heat it gives the muscles is enough to cause us some problems. Remember MSers are affected by hot showers, etc? Other times the nerve issues we already have will escalate wildly by using Bengay. I have successfully used a product called Sombra. It's a natural product made in New Mexico. The physical therapist I went to used it and sold it in his office. So you are having muscle cramps then? Muscle relaxers aren't always the best thing for MS-Muscle Cramps. With MSers what they are experiencing is usually muscle spasms and spasticity. Do you take Neurontin or Baclofen? There's another popular one and I can't think of the name of it right now. Sharonkrissyinnh@... wrote: Hi group! Do any of you use a cream (i.e Bengay) to help with muscle cramps or spasms? I cannot always be taking the muscle relaxers, otherwise I will sounds a sleep on my desk at work! Thanks so much. Love to all, Sharon (MSersLife creator/owner) "One minute it's a giant cabbage and the next, ka-boom! You've got cole slaw all over you." V.R. , Palmer, Alaska, where Cabbages grow huge __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 Sharon, I take Baclofen but it knocks me out so I can't take it during the day. Re: Question I agree 100% Sharon. After I had Chloe and was complaining to the doctor about the pain in my legs and back, he prescribed Flexaril (cyclobenzaprine) Number 1 it did nothing for the pain but knocked me out enough so that I didn't feel anything. After MS, I was diagnosed with muscle spasms and was given Baclofen. At one point I was up to 4 10mg pills a day. Now I only take 2 and that seems to do the trick. I feel alot more limber, the muscles don't seem as tight or stiff, and I can walk with little difficulty most days. Is the other medication you are talking Gabadril(sp)? My father was taken of Neurontin and put on Gabadril for his sever almost convulsion like spasms with very good effect. Sharon Marsden wrote: Hi : Most MSers have to be careful with Bengay or stuff like that. Sometimes the heat it gives the muscles is enough to cause us some problems. Remember MSers are affected by hot showers, etc? Other times the nerve issues we already have will escalate wildly by using Bengay. I have successfully used a product called Sombra. It's a natural product made in New Mexico. The physical therapist I went to used it and sold it in his office. So you are having muscle cramps then? Muscle relaxers aren't always the best thing for MS-Muscle Cramps. With MSers what they are experiencing is usually muscle spasms and spasticity. Do you take Neurontin or Baclofen? There's another popular one and I can't think of the name of it right now. Sharonkrissyinnh@... wrote: Hi group! Do any of you use a cream (i.e Bengay) to help with muscle cramps or spasms? I cannot always be taking the muscle relaxers, otherwise I will sounds a sleep on my desk at work! Thanks so much. Love to all, Sharon (MSersLife creator/owner) "One minute it's a giant cabbage and the next, ka-boom! You've got cole slaw all over you." V.R. , Palmer, Alaska, where Cabbages grow huge __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 Thank you n! Hugs, Trista Re: Question {{{{{{{{Trista}}}}}}}} How are you doing the past few days? What's going on with the pain and the lump?? Hugs, Challis Good morning all.I have been in pain the last few days, so haven't been posting much. My arms and hands are killing me. I can hardly use my hands for anything. They ache and feel "cramped". This morning I woke up to a painful lump on my left forearm. It feels about the size of a quarter and very sore. I pushed on it and it seemed to "pop" back into place. I can still feel it, but it's not as big anymore. Anyone experience this? Is it a tendon, a muscle? I haven't done anything to injure my arm. Could it be MS related or something else? Go figure, I actually have a sx that a Dr. can "see" and it's the day before Thanksgiving, so I can't go in. No more typing for me. These stinking hands just won't work. TIA, Trista No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Anti-Virus.Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.13.9/185 - Release Date: 11/28/2005 No virus found in this outgoing message.Checked by AVG Anti-Virus.Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.13.9/185 - Release Date: 11/28/2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 Good question. No, I haven't really been keeping track. I know I should. I can't write much, because it hurts, but I should start trying to jot it down, or get Steve to help. Hugs, Trista Re: Question Not more than I wanted to know at all. I'm so sorry for all the problems you're having. I've not experienced the problem with the leg/foot, but I've sure heard of it from plenty of MSers. You know one of us will ask, so I'll go ahead. LOL Are you keeping record of this? Writing is hard for you, so maybe printing or just saving these emails?? This is a lot going on. I hope it eases up very soon, Trista. Hugs, Challis Hi Challis. The lump is there, but a little smaller and it is now a silver dollar sized bruise under the skin. I know I didn't bump it on anything. ??? As for the pain, my hands and arms are still giving me a lot of trouble. It used to be that only my left arm hurt, but now my right does too. The worst part is that it makes it hard to hold the baby. The numbness is so bad at times, I'm scared of picking him up. I can't feel my fingers. I've been taking vicodin for pain, but it doesn't touch the nerve stuff. It's funny, I seem to "trade" sx's. One thing will stop and another will start. My vision is fine now. Yesterday I noticed a new thing for me. I was shopping and noticed that my left leg didn't want to work. I felt like I was just dragging it along with me everywhere I went. I'm chugging along though. No choice but to keep on keepin' on. Probably more than you wanted to know, but there it is! Thanks for asking. How are you feeling lately? Take care, Trista Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 I used old emails to help, too. <g> Hugs, Challis Good question. No, I haven't really been keeping track. I know I should. I can't write much, because it hurts, but I should start trying to jot it down, or get Steve to help. Hugs, Trista Re: Question Not more than I wanted to know at all. I'm so sorry for all the problems you're having. I've not experienced the problem with the leg/foot, but I've sure heard of it from plenty of MSers. You know one of us will ask, so I'll go ahead. LOL Are you keeping record of this? Writing is hard for you, so maybe printing or just saving these emails?? This is a lot going on. I hope it eases up very soon, Trista. Hugs, Challis Hi Challis. The lump is there, but a little smaller and it is now a silver dollar sized bruise under the skin. I know I didn't bump it on anything. ??? As for the pain, my hands and arms are still giving me a lot of trouble. It used to be that only my left arm hurt, but now my right does too. The worst part is that it makes it hard to hold the baby. The numbness is so bad at times, I'm scared of picking him up. I can't feel my fingers. I've been taking vicodin for pain, but it doesn't touch the nerve stuff. It's funny, I seem to "trade" sx's. One thing will stop and another will start. My vision is fine now. Yesterday I noticed a new thing for me. I was shopping and noticed that my left leg didn't want to work. I felt like I was just dragging it along with me everywhere I went. I'm chugging along though. No choice but to keep on keepin' on. Probably more than you wanted to know, but there it is! Thanks for asking. How are you feeling lately? Take care, Trista Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 I used old emails to help, too. <g> Hugs, Challis Good question. No, I haven't really been keeping track. I know I should. I can't write much, because it hurts, but I should start trying to jot it down, or get Steve to help. Hugs, Trista Re: Question Not more than I wanted to know at all. I'm so sorry for all the problems you're having. I've not experienced the problem with the leg/foot, but I've sure heard of it from plenty of MSers. You know one of us will ask, so I'll go ahead. LOL Are you keeping record of this? Writing is hard for you, so maybe printing or just saving these emails?? This is a lot going on. I hope it eases up very soon, Trista. Hugs, Challis Hi Challis. The lump is there, but a little smaller and it is now a silver dollar sized bruise under the skin. I know I didn't bump it on anything. ??? As for the pain, my hands and arms are still giving me a lot of trouble. It used to be that only my left arm hurt, but now my right does too. The worst part is that it makes it hard to hold the baby. The numbness is so bad at times, I'm scared of picking him up. I can't feel my fingers. I've been taking vicodin for pain, but it doesn't touch the nerve stuff. It's funny, I seem to "trade" sx's. One thing will stop and another will start. My vision is fine now. Yesterday I noticed a new thing for me. I was shopping and noticed that my left leg didn't want to work. I felt like I was just dragging it along with me everywhere I went. I'm chugging along though. No choice but to keep on keepin' on. Probably more than you wanted to know, but there it is! Thanks for asking. How are you feeling lately? Take care, Trista Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 Hi Ron, Sounds like things are looking up a bit. Glad to see some things are looked at and addressed by the MD. Hope it is helping. And glad you are doing better too. Hope the head aches are in check. Hugs, Donna R Caregave for Mom (after I brought her from WI to MI) for 3 years and 4th year in a nh. She was almost 89 when she died in '02. No dx other than mine. question Hi all , in the ongoing testing to see whats wrong with me the dr added Inderal to klonapin and found that my folic acid is very low so he put me on 800 mgs a day.He still doesnt have a dx and will be doing another mri to see the spot later down the road.I go back in October.Anyway I was reading about the folic acid and found that low amounts in your blood can cause depression and memory loss.My question is I wonder how many lbder have been tested for folic acid levels and if taking the supplements could help them?Mom has slipped rapidly and I sometimes wonder if were almost to the end.I have been able to fight off pressure sores on her though she hardly moves on her own and she cries all the time again and we hardly sleep.Im not whining , just letting you know thats why Im slow with contact.Im still here and still trying to stay strong upstairs and when I can Im still reading.Huge hugs to all Ron Ps. I am finally rid of huge distractions in my life, from my past, and it almost ruined me trying to rid them ...But I did it.Love to all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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