Guest guest Posted December 3, 2004 Report Share Posted December 3, 2004 Del..Is Zithromax similar in action to Erythromycin? My daughter's little girl is asthmatic and has been coughing off and on for three days. The pediatrician said he might put her on Zithromax if the coughing continues. in Ca. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2004 Report Share Posted December 3, 2004 Hi , yes Zithromax is of the same family as erythromycin but often more easily tolerated--also can be taken for lengthy periods if necessary--the box comes with potential side effects listed--has not been around for a long time but they are getting some good results--on some it doesnt seem to work at all--as this little girl is under a paediatrician I'm sure he should do what is best for her--I believe GPs cant prescribe it anyway-- Holt sent a web site that gave results of studies done withn the drug--my Gp hadnt even heard of it when i went on it-- is allergic to Penicillin- & -Sulphur drugs but can take erythromycin sotheres no knowing what happens till we trial these things--I see Sandy has also responded--Sandy is there anything at all you can have if you get a serious infection or have you been through the whole lot--theres certainly a lot of them out there--cheers Del Message ----- From: BCSCOFFMAN@... To: bronchiectasis Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2004 11:26 AM Subject: Re: Poetry Del..Is Zithromax similar in action to Erythromycin? My daughter's little girl is asthmatic and has been coughing off and on for three days. The pediatrician said he might put her on Zithromax if the coughing continues. in Ca. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2004 Report Share Posted December 4, 2004 Hello Del, when I do get very ill, all they can offer is gentamiacin, and in short strong bursts( slow drip) then stop for a day or so, and then another hit, and so on. I have however also had severe toxicity problems from it, like vision, balance, high & hard to regulate BP etc, and have suffered really badly with these problems for over 2 years now, but since the last time I died, and had to have a couple of bags IV, I have much worse vision , balance and BP, but now, diet is effected, ie, new food allergies, like breads etc. However that is the only med I can have when in dire straights. Why do you ask? hugs to you Sandy > >Reply-To: bronchiectasis >To: <bronchiectasis > >Subject: Re: Poetry >Date: Sat, 4 Dec 2004 13:00:41 +1000 > >Hi , yes Zithromax is of the same family as erythromycin but often >more easily tolerated--also can be taken for lengthy periods if >necessary--the box comes with potential side effects listed--has not been >around for a long time but they are getting some good results--on some it >doesnt seem to work at all--as this little girl is under a paediatrician >I'm sure he should do what is best for her--I believe GPs cant prescribe it >anyway-- Holt sent a web site that gave results of studies done withn >the drug--my Gp hadnt even heard of it when i went on it-- is >allergic to Penicillin- & -Sulphur drugs but can take erythromycin sotheres >no knowing what happens till we trial these things--I see Sandy has also >responded--Sandy is there anything at all you can have if you get a serious >infection or have you been through the whole lot--theres certainly a lot of >them out there--cheers Del Message ----- > From: BCSCOFFMAN@... > To: bronchiectasis > Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2004 11:26 AM > Subject: Re: Poetry > > > Del..Is Zithromax similar in action to Erythromycin? My daughter's >little girl is asthmatic and has been coughing off and on for three days. >The pediatrician said he might put her on Zithromax if the coughing >continues. in Ca. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2004 Report Share Posted December 4, 2004 Hi Sandy--it was the sticky beak in me that made me wonder what you could have in the event of severe infection--being allergic to most must be awful--cheers Del Re: Poetry > > > > > > Del..Is Zithromax similar in action to Erythromycin? My daughter's > >little girl is asthmatic and has been coughing off and on for three days. > >The pediatrician said he might put her on Zithromax if the coughing > >continues. in Ca. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2004 Report Share Posted December 4, 2004 Hi Del, no sticky beaking on this site, well I don,t think anyway, I asked " why " as I thought you too might be as unlucky as I, in that I have become acutely/ dangerously allergic to all meds. I have to be hospitalised to have any meds except for pain, and that too I have an implant , to assist with management of pain, trying to cut back on Morphine and panadiene. I have had a huge spinal op, to have electodes couled around my spinal chord, and another device attached and implanted in my side, beside the stomach ( almost on right hip, which I carry a Remote controll with me at all times, I am going to Bris next week to see the specialist, who did it, and to be re programmed. It wasn,t successful( well that is what the specialist says), but it does work, just not as good as had hoped, I still have to have the morphine and P F. and vomit with both. Before the op, I was taking 20 PF a day and 4x 200 mg morphine, now only 2 x200 mg mp, and 6-8 Pf. But it only takes the edge off the pain, and of course the implant. I am hoping this allergy thing passes in time. Specialists are not sure, and I have 4 of them. Heart & Lung, Urologist, Rhumatologist and specialist physician. All of which I have to travel to Bris, I also see a Perth specialist who visits Bundy to see 3 of us with such severe allergic reactions, he is one of 3 in Aust. I am in Mh as you know, so keep as busy as possible to keep my mind off ME. And I just love keeping in touch with special groups like this one, I am also in a special MH group, and an autism group, on the net. Have lots of contact with people isolated. in USA. Canada, UK, etc. It is world wide -- we are all the same, all people. Just some unluckier in health than others. We are all pretty good at being stubborn and not letting things beat us, especially 2nd time round, we have all, well most of us, have decided not to allow anything to get us to that dreadful place, rock bottom.( feelings, emotions). Must go, I do tend to ramble on, again I am sorry for the rambling. Glad to see you so interested in everyone as I am. Isn,t that great about the lass with new lungs , just so wonderful. Sandy > >Reply-To: bronchiectasis >To: <bronchiectasis > >Subject: Re: Poetry >Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2004 06:55:20 +1000 > >Hi Sandy--it was the sticky beak in me that made me wonder what you could >have in the event of severe infection--being allergic to most must be >awful--cheers Del > Re: Poetry > > > > > > > > > Del..Is Zithromax similar in action to Erythromycin? My daughter's > > >little girl is asthmatic and has been coughing off and on for three >days. > > >The pediatrician said he might put her on Zithromax if the coughing > > >continues. in Ca. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Hello,I just received yesterday an e-mail from my local Mensa group. I had sent a few entries to them for a Poetry Contest they were running. I forgot all about playing online.My poen, "Homeless Honor" was awarded first place, abd will appear in the May newsletter.Here is the poem:Homeless HonorMedals of honor, crosses all in a row,Bugles blown sadly, wreaths tied in a bow.A man clad in dirty rags, brown bag in hand.Fumbles for a smoke, adjusting his headband.Long ago a soldier, tall, lean, and proud.Now, his uniform more resembles a shroud.His hard weathered face echoes the gray streaked hair,Eyes change in a flash into that thousand yard stare.Thoughts, return from a far off place,Mist clouds his eyes, tears flow down his face.Brown bag lifted to tobacco stained lip,Killing another memory, he takes a longer sip.To “Taps†he listens with head turned down.Walks slowly to his hangout, downtown.He shivvers in the cold, and shrivels in the heat.Dies in early Autumn, a death, painful and slow.Last thoughts were of honor, and crosses all in a row!Everyone have a grand evening and week!!!!Terry Klasek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Terry, That's really excellent. May I share it with friends who are veterans? To: aspires-relationships Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 6:47:52 PMSubject: Poetry Hello,I just received yesterday an e-mail from my local Mensa group. I had sent a few entries to them for a Poetry Contest they were running. I forgot all about playing online.My poen, "Homeless Honor" was awarded first place, abd will appear in the May newsletter.Here is the poem:Homeless HonorMedals of honor, crosses all in a row,Bugles blown sadly, wreaths tied in a bow.A man clad in dirty rags, brown bag in hand.Fumbles for a smoke, adjusting his headband.Long ago a soldier, tall, lean, and proud.Now, his uniform more resembles a shroud.His hard weathered face echoes the gray streaked hair,Eyes change in a flash into that thousand yard stare.Thoughts, return from a far off place,Mist clouds his eyes, tears flow down his face.Brown bag lifted to tobacco stained lip,Killing another memory, he takes a longer sip.To “Taps†he listens with head turned down.Walks slowly to his hangout, downtown.He shivvers in the cold, and shrivels in the heat.Dies in early Autumn, a death, painful and slow.Last thoughts were of honor, and crosses all in a row!Everyone have a grand evening and week!!!!Terry Klasek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 YES, YOU MAY!!!Subject: Re: PoetryTo: aspires-relationships Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2009, 5:55 PM Terry, That's really excellent. May I share it with friends who are veterans? From: Terry Klasek <taklaseksbcglobal (DOT) net>To: aspires-relationshi psyahoogroups (DOT) comSent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 6:47:52 PMSubject: [aspires-relationsh ips] Poetry Hello,I just received yesterday an e-mail from my local Mensa group. I had sent a few entries to them for a Poetry Contest they were running. I forgot all about playing online.My poen, "Homeless Honor" was awarded first place, abd will appear in the May newsletter.Here is the poem:Homeless HonorMedals of honor, crosses all in a row,Bugles blown sadly, wreaths tied in a bow.A man clad in dirty rags, brown bag in hand.Fumbles for a smoke, adjusting his headband.Long ago a soldier, tall, lean, and proud.Now, his uniform more resembles a shroud.His hard weathered face echoes the gray streaked hair,Eyes change in a flash into that thousand yard stare.Thoughts, return from a far off place,Mist clouds his eyes, tears flow down his face.Brown bag lifted to tobacco stained lip,Killing another memory, he takes a longer sip.To “Taps†he listens with head turned down.Walks slowly to his hangout, downtown.He shivvers in the cold, and shrivels in the heat.Dies in early Autumn, a death, painful and slow.Last thoughts were of honor, and crosses all in a row!Everyone have a grand evening and week!!!!Terry Klasek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Terry Klasek wrote: > > Hello, > > I just received yesterday an e-mail from my local Mensa group. I had > sent a few entries to them for a Poetry Contest they were running. I > forgot all about playing online. > > My poen, " Homeless Honor " was awarded first place, abd will appear in > the May newsletter. Congratulations Terry! *Nice work*. ...Sad reminder. I've met and spoken with *far too many* vets like the one you depict, usually homeless, who " hangout downtown " in San Francisco. - Bill, dx AS; ...vet, US Army '53-'55 > > Here is the poem: > > Homeless Honor > > > Medals of honor, crosses all in a row, > Bugles blown sadly, wreaths tied in a bow. > A man clad in dirty rags, brown bag in hand. > Fumbles for a smoke, adjusting his headband. > Long ago a soldier, tall, lean, and proud. > Now, his uniform more resembles a shroud. > His hard weathered face echoes the gray streaked hair, > Eyes change in a flash into that thousand yard stare. > Thoughts, return from a far off place, > Mist clouds his eyes, tears flow down his face. > Brown bag lifted to tobacco stained lip, > Killing another memory, he takes a longer sip. > To “Taps†he listens with head turned down. > Walks slowly to his hangout, downtown. > He shivvers in the cold, and shrivels in the heat. > Dies in early Autumn, a death, painful and slow. > Last thoughts were of honor, and crosses all in a row! -- WD " Bill " Loughman - Berkeley, California USA http://home.earthlink.net/~wdloughman/wdl.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 " Homeless Honor " was awarded first place, abd will appear in > > the May newsletter. > > Congratulations Terry! *Nice work*. ...Sad reminder. > > I've met and spoken with *far too many* vets like the one you depict, > usually homeless, who " hangout downtown " in San Francisco. > > - Bill, dx AS; ...vet, US Army '53-'55 <SNIP> Thanks for sharing this poem, Bill. Terry's well chosen words give the reader a heart rendering reminder of what those who serve our country give up so that we may enjoy freedom. The poem is a provoking tribute to those in service. KDJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 I was touched by the poetry too - when I worked in community development in London and the South Coast of the UK, I met with a lot of long term rough sleepers and homeless men, a majority of whom had been in the armed services. They had been supported throughout their term, but when they were injured or left their service, they couldnt cope with civvy street. And because the welfare system isn't geared for men first and foremost (or ex soldiers), they are last on the very long list for safe housing. I know this is off topic, but we do look at human rights here, and its an all encompassing wish that everyone is treated as they should be and given the chances they should have. Judy B Subject: Re: PoetryTo: aspires-relationships Date: Friday, 24 April, 2009, 6:43 PM "Homeless Honor" was awarded first place, abd will appear in > > the May newsletter.> > Congratulations Terry! *Nice work*. ...Sad reminder.> > I've met and spoken with *far too many* vets like the one you depict, > usually homeless, who "hangout downtown" in San Francisco.> > - Bill, dx AS; ...vet, US Army '53-'55<SNIP>Thanks for sharing this poem, Bill. Terry's well chosen words give the reader a heart rendering reminder of what those who serve our country give up so that we may enjoy freedom. The poem is a provoking tribute to those in service.KDJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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