Guest guest Posted February 8, 2002 Report Share Posted February 8, 2002 Most primates can be trained to do the skills. Monkeys can intubate. Providers need to understand why. Mike Re: Question > I am not saying that the knowledge is not important but that the classroom > knowledge alone is not enough. You also must possess the ability to do the > skills. > > e, LP > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2002 Report Share Posted February 8, 2002 It's not that the specifics are much different, but the presentation and focus are different. Nursing is much more about continuation of care than EMS, so there's more focus on palliative issues, etc. EMS tends to drill-down on those concepts that are street-necessary, leaving the provider with a minimum base of knowledge to build upon. The main difference? You can get a BSN in Nursing, there are few, if any, BS-EMS (not management, etc.) degree programs in Texas. Mike Re: Question > I really do appreciate all the help everyone is giving me on this, and have to admit if I choose one or the other its going to be a really hard decision personally. I hardly slept last nite with all this going thru my head and just knew that I might find some answers here and have really appreciated everyones help with this. Belinda > > > --------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2002 Report Share Posted February 8, 2002 PS - My five year old daughter can correctly place a 12-lead setup. Wouldn't that be cool for show and tell? Mike Re: Question > > > > I am not saying that the knowledge is not important but that the classroom > > knowledge alone is not enough. You also must possess the ability to do the > > skills. > > > > e, LP > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2002 Report Share Posted February 8, 2002 > Most primates can be trained to do the skills. Monkeys can intubate. > > Providers need to understand why. Hi Mike Yes primates can be trained to intubate and other skills. I just came from the Canadian EMS system and a number of years ago when Automatic Defibrillators where still " being evaluated " and there was resistance to the concept our medical director came up with an idea. He actually trained a rhesus monkey to attach the defib pads and push the defib button on an AED. He presented the monkey at a conference and this seemed to have changed the mind of the provincial medical college as the AED act was passed within a month. Of course some of the local fire chiefs wanted to replace the EMT's with monkey's....... 8^) I tend to agree though that you need to understand the concepts behind the process of invasive procedures. Not for when things go right, rather for when things go wrong. Knowledge allows the provider to think outside of the " box " when necessary and how many calls require this knowledge? I originally trained in 1981 for EMT-A and things where a little bit different back then. I left EMS in 92 and now am taking the EMT-B course locally. I find in the course there seems to be a lot more Why and How. The practical skills are just as demanding, however the theoretical component is much broader. This is a vast improvement over the days when you learned a skill one way only. I suspect the paramedic course in the fall will only add to the why and how. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2002 Report Share Posted February 8, 2002 Belinda, First, I have taken both board exams (Paramedic & RN), and I feel they were equally challenging. I did not, however, take the paramedic curriculum. I feel that, depending on your place of education, both would be as challenging. This question had been asked in the past, and I remember many responses from both sides were pretty equal. As far as making Dean's list...That is a great honor and regardless of peoples responses, people who strive to do well will usually win no matter which field they choose. Academics and intelligence is equally as important as technical skills, and common sense. The key is you have to know when to use what. I would just as much like to see someone state knowledge of why they performed a skill as to say I can perform the skill. I know that is a little off the subject, but keep going. EMS is a great profession, as well as nursing. God Bless! Ben Segler, RN, LP Re: Question > Maybe you misunderstood my question that I was asking, what I was wondering was academically what is the difference in the nursing program and the paramedic program, that is why I listed my academic level, I want to know if the challenge is equally as tough or if the nursing program is harder, as far as my skills in the field I agree 100% that is the true test of being an EMT and I have not started workign yet with my certification, just received it a few weeks ago and feel that no one ever perfects in this profession, we all just keep learning as we go. Belinda > > > --------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2002 Report Share Posted February 8, 2002 Is there any record or pictures of this monkey? It would be an interesting topic. It must first be disproved as an urban legend. Rhesus munkeys are pretty small and mean. BE Bledsoe Re: Question > > > Most primates can be trained to do the skills. Monkeys can > intubate. > > > > Providers need to understand why. > > Hi Mike > > Yes primates can be trained to intubate and other skills. I just came > from the Canadian EMS system and a number of years ago when Automatic > Defibrillators where still " being evaluated " and there was resistance > to the concept our medical director came up with an idea. > > He actually trained a rhesus monkey to attach the defib pads and push > the defib button on an AED. He presented the monkey at a conference > and this seemed to have changed the mind of the provincial medical > college as the AED act was passed within a month. Of course some of > the local fire chiefs wanted to replace the EMT's with > monkey's....... 8^) > > I tend to agree though that you need to understand the concepts > behind the process of invasive procedures. Not for when things go > right, rather for when things go wrong. Knowledge allows the provider > to think outside of the " box " when necessary and how many calls > require this knowledge? > > I originally trained in 1981 for EMT-A and things where a little bit > different back then. I left EMS in 92 and now am taking the EMT-B > course locally. I find in the course there seems to be a lot more Why > and How. The practical skills are just as demanding, however the > theoretical component is much broader. This is a vast improvement > over the days when you learned a skill one way only. I suspect the > paramedic course in the fall will only add to the why and how. > > > Tom > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2002 Report Share Posted February 8, 2002 I don't have a picture of a chimp, but I do have a picture of my 8 year-old nephew intubating a manakin, which is almost a picture of a chimp intubating a manakin. mikey Bledsoe wrote: > Is there any record or pictures of this monkey? It would be an interesting > topic. It must first be disproved as an urban legend. Rhesus munkeys are > pretty small and mean. > > BE Bledsoe > Re: Question > > > > > > Most primates can be trained to do the skills. Monkeys can > > intubate. > > > > > > Providers need to understand why. > > > > Hi Mike > > > > Yes primates can be trained to intubate and other skills. I just came > > from the Canadian EMS system and a number of years ago when Automatic > > Defibrillators where still " being evaluated " and there was resistance > > to the concept our medical director came up with an idea. > > > > He actually trained a rhesus monkey to attach the defib pads and push > > the defib button on an AED. He presented the monkey at a conference > > and this seemed to have changed the mind of the provincial medical > > college as the AED act was passed within a month. Of course some of > > the local fire chiefs wanted to replace the EMT's with > > monkey's....... 8^) > > > > I tend to agree though that you need to understand the concepts > > behind the process of invasive procedures. Not for when things go > > right, rather for when things go wrong. Knowledge allows the provider > > to think outside of the " box " when necessary and how many calls > > require this knowledge? > > > > I originally trained in 1981 for EMT-A and things where a little bit > > different back then. I left EMS in 92 and now am taking the EMT-B > > course locally. I find in the course there seems to be a lot more Why > > and How. The practical skills are just as demanding, however the > > theoretical component is much broader. This is a vast improvement > > over the days when you learned a skill one way only. I suspect the > > paramedic course in the fall will only add to the why and how. > > > > > > Tom > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2002 Report Share Posted February 8, 2002 A Chimp and a Rhesus are decidedly different animals! : ) I am certain a Chimp could be taught to do it, probably pretty easily! I am surprised the manufacturers haven't done that already as an advertisement tool! Dralle, EMT-P EMSC CES Specialist American Medical Response- San Re: Re: Question I don't have a picture of a chimp, but I do have a picture of my 8 year-old nephew intubating a manakin, which is almost a picture of a chimp intubating a manakin. mikey Bledsoe wrote: > Is there any record or pictures of this monkey? It would be an interesting > topic. It must first be disproved as an urban legend. Rhesus munkeys are > pretty small and mean. > > BE Bledsoe > Re: Question > > > > > > Most primates can be trained to do the skills. Monkeys can > > intubate. > > > > > > Providers need to understand why. > > > > Hi Mike > > > > Yes primates can be trained to intubate and other skills. I just came > > from the Canadian EMS system and a number of years ago when Automatic > > Defibrillators where still " being evaluated " and there was resistance > > to the concept our medical director came up with an idea. > > > > He actually trained a rhesus monkey to attach the defib pads and push > > the defib button on an AED. He presented the monkey at a conference > > and this seemed to have changed the mind of the provincial medical > > college as the AED act was passed within a month. Of course some of > > the local fire chiefs wanted to replace the EMT's with > > monkey's....... 8^) > > > > I tend to agree though that you need to understand the concepts > > behind the process of invasive procedures. Not for when things go > > right, rather for when things go wrong. Knowledge allows the provider > > to think outside of the " box " when necessary and how many calls > > require this knowledge? > > > > I originally trained in 1981 for EMT-A and things where a little bit > > different back then. I left EMS in 92 and now am taking the EMT-B > > course locally. I find in the course there seems to be a lot more Why > > and How. The practical skills are just as demanding, however the > > theoretical component is much broader. This is a vast improvement > > over the days when you learned a skill one way only. I suspect the > > paramedic course in the fall will only add to the why and how. > > > > > > Tom > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2002 Report Share Posted February 8, 2002 lol Re: Question > > > > > > > > > Most primates can be trained to do the skills. Monkeys can > > > intubate. > > > > > > > > Providers need to understand why. > > > > > > Hi Mike > > > > > > Yes primates can be trained to intubate and other skills. I just came > > > from the Canadian EMS system and a number of years ago when Automatic > > > Defibrillators where still " being evaluated " and there was resistance > > > to the concept our medical director came up with an idea. > > > > > > He actually trained a rhesus monkey to attach the defib pads and push > > > the defib button on an AED. He presented the monkey at a conference > > > and this seemed to have changed the mind of the provincial medical > > > college as the AED act was passed within a month. Of course some of > > > the local fire chiefs wanted to replace the EMT's with > > > monkey's....... 8^) > > > > > > I tend to agree though that you need to understand the concepts > > > behind the process of invasive procedures. Not for when things go > > > right, rather for when things go wrong. Knowledge allows the provider > > > to think outside of the " box " when necessary and how many calls > > > require this knowledge? > > > > > > I originally trained in 1981 for EMT-A and things where a little bit > > > different back then. I left EMS in 92 and now am taking the EMT-B > > > course locally. I find in the course there seems to be a lot more Why > > > and How. The practical skills are just as demanding, however the > > > theoretical component is much broader. This is a vast improvement > > > over the days when you learned a skill one way only. I suspect the > > > paramedic course in the fall will only add to the why and how. > > > > > > > > > Tom > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2002 Report Share Posted February 8, 2002 > Is there any record or pictures of this monkey? It would be an interesting > topic. It must first be disproved as an urban legend. Rhesus munkeys are > pretty small and mean. I will see if I have anything in my archives it was a long time ago. Yes Rhesus are mean and small but easily trained in the right circumstances 8^) Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2002 Report Share Posted February 8, 2002 I second that - if you have any documentation on this, I'd *love* to see it. I'd even pay for video. Mike Re: Question > > > > > > > Most primates can be trained to do the skills. Monkeys can > > intubate. > > > > > > Providers need to understand why. > > > > Hi Mike > > > > Yes primates can be trained to intubate and other skills. I just came > > from the Canadian EMS system and a number of years ago when Automatic > > Defibrillators where still " being evaluated " and there was resistance > > to the concept our medical director came up with an idea. > > > > He actually trained a rhesus monkey to attach the defib pads and push > > the defib button on an AED. He presented the monkey at a conference > > and this seemed to have changed the mind of the provincial medical > > college as the AED act was passed within a month. Of course some of > > the local fire chiefs wanted to replace the EMT's with > > monkey's....... 8^) > > > > I tend to agree though that you need to understand the concepts > > behind the process of invasive procedures. Not for when things go > > right, rather for when things go wrong. Knowledge allows the provider > > to think outside of the " box " when necessary and how many calls > > require this knowledge? > > > > I originally trained in 1981 for EMT-A and things where a little bit > > different back then. I left EMS in 92 and now am taking the EMT-B > > course locally. I find in the course there seems to be a lot more Why > > and How. The practical skills are just as demanding, however the > > theoretical component is much broader. This is a vast improvement > > over the days when you learned a skill one way only. I suspect the > > paramedic course in the fall will only add to the why and how. > > > > > > Tom > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2002 Report Share Posted May 6, 2002 We at Nacogdoches County allow Medic's to wear short's on special events, such as air shows, ball tournaments, etc. They must be modest, and conform to uniform type and style, and look professional. EMS Education Nacogdoches County EMS " A. " wrote: > How many EMS services will be allowing their employees to wear shorts on > duty this summer? > > If you do, could you post your policy? > > If you don't allow it, why? > > A. > michaelnelson@... > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2002 Report Share Posted May 6, 2002 We do not allow shorts simply because we cover a piece of West Texas. There are two many chances for injury due to ground conditions and the type of calls we work. We are looking at the possibilty of shorts for special event work. son, EMT-I, EMS Director, Marfa EMS > How many EMS services will be allowing their employees to wear shorts on > duty this summer? > > If you do, could you post your policy? > > If you don't allow it, why? > > > A. > michaelnelson@b... > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2002 Report Share Posted May 28, 2002 Maxine, Try http://www.crashtest.com/explanations/stats/ie.htm. Not a whole lot of info, but some at least. Regards, Donn Re: Question > Go to the DPS website. You can request county stats. Very informative. > -mikey > > lpate@... wrote: > > > Does anyone know af an internet site that gives MVA statistics by country? > > > > Maxine Pate > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2002 Report Share Posted August 1, 2002 my mom had bad circulation and was told to have a banana and yogurt before bed to relieve cramps. these are not cramps, but a dull, prolonged aching, like i have walked about 20 miles. i'm on atenelol (think i spelled it right) for BP, and i am overweight. i had held off bananas because i heard on here that they are high i something. the dietitian told me to go ahead and have them, but maybe half a banana a day or less, and not every day (which means my freezer is about to fill up again unless i get a dehydrator. my brain is hurting too. we went down the aisles and as much as i adore math, we were counting calorie/fat grams. i did the 1-2-3: carbs, calories, fat, and i was about ready to cry again. i'm guessing this gets better the more we read labels. i'm on the bed stretched out, with a heating pad on my leg, and just took an Advil, which has helped. i may try your remedy. i did tell her today, when she suggested a good hot dog, that i was now finished with the pity party, guilt trip, and pat was gonna be pampered this month (can you believe that!!). so, after i eat up the food i have (i have room for an envelope in the fridge and maybe a package of beef in the freezer), i'm going back for scallops, neat cheeses, fruits, etc. right now, i'm overloaded with melons and squash (neighbors are good to me), and i'm getting excited. i'm thinking after another month or so, i can even talk intelligently. pat (ok, more intelligent) > > I don't know about glucotrol, Pat, but I know that I had leg pains when I > took glucophage. Also, a lack of potassium could be making your legs > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2002 Report Share Posted August 1, 2002 my mom had bad circulation and was told to have a banana and yogurt before bed to relieve cramps. these are not cramps, but a dull, prolonged aching, like i have walked about 20 miles. i'm on atenelol (think i spelled it right) for BP, and i am overweight. i had held off bananas because i heard on here that they are high i something. the dietitian told me to go ahead and have them, but maybe half a banana a day or less, and not every day (which means my freezer is about to fill up again unless i get a dehydrator. my brain is hurting too. we went down the aisles and as much as i adore math, we were counting calorie/fat grams. i did the 1-2-3: carbs, calories, fat, and i was about ready to cry again. i'm guessing this gets better the more we read labels. i'm on the bed stretched out, with a heating pad on my leg, and just took an Advil, which has helped. i may try your remedy. i did tell her today, when she suggested a good hot dog, that i was now finished with the pity party, guilt trip, and pat was gonna be pampered this month (can you believe that!!). so, after i eat up the food i have (i have room for an envelope in the fridge and maybe a package of beef in the freezer), i'm going back for scallops, neat cheeses, fruits, etc. right now, i'm overloaded with melons and squash (neighbors are good to me), and i'm getting excited. i'm thinking after another month or so, i can even talk intelligently. pat (ok, more intelligent) > > I don't know about glucotrol, Pat, but I know that I had leg pains when I > took glucophage. Also, a lack of potassium could be making your legs > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2002 Report Share Posted August 1, 2002 what in the world would make my legs hurt so bad? pat (type 2, on glucotrol) I don't know about glucotrol, Pat, but I know that I had leg pains when I took glucophage. Also, a lack of potassium could be making your legs cramp... do you take diuretics to regulate blood pressure? I find a can of low salt V8 helps, and it's loaded with potassium.... it doesn't cause me a problem with my blood sugar. Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2002 Report Share Posted August 1, 2002 what in the world would make my legs hurt so bad? pat (type 2, on glucotrol) I don't know about glucotrol, Pat, but I know that I had leg pains when I took glucophage. Also, a lack of potassium could be making your legs cramp... do you take diuretics to regulate blood pressure? I find a can of low salt V8 helps, and it's loaded with potassium.... it doesn't cause me a problem with my blood sugar. Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2002 Report Share Posted August 15, 2002 st today received two books, The first year Type two Diabetes by > Gretchen Becker, and Dr Bernstein's Diabetes Solution, from Amazon, just > ordered them monday so came quickly will read through them thoroughly in kathy. i haven't gotten to Bernstein yet, but am reading Gretchen's book (if my eyes will cooperate). i won't be presumptious enough to say you need another doctor, but i'd say just use your own common sense. mine told me i was " borderline " and not to worry at first; and brushed it off. maybe, if he had taken more than 4 min. i would not have had full blown. i have no clue. at any rate, the monitors are not THAT expensive. get one and start testing. i test now when i wake up, just before i eat (i have to wait a while after meds); and then 2 hours after i eat. in the beginning, i also tested one hour after eating. if he does anything different (exercise; snack; beer--test). the only way you'll know what works and what doesn't is to test, and take notes. you'll hear YMMV a lot. each of us reacts a little differnt to foods. i thought i could eat oatmeal, but find i can't. however, i can take a little more fruit than others. also, pizza was ok at one point, but now i get a reading of about 283, so pizza is not on myh list any longer. I use a FreeStyle. it's painless, and i love it. lots of others have been given freebies by diabetes educators, but it's not a bad idea to have a backup. on occasion, the pharmacy will run out of testing strips, and i like that i have something else as a backup. pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2002 Report Share Posted August 16, 2002 Hi Rick, Thankyou so much for answering my question about whether my husband needs to be testing this next month at home before his next Dr appointment. In answer to the couple of questions you had, he is taking 500mg Glucophage once a day. Befor his non-fasting test he had eaten oatmeal about hour and half to two hours before his test. I didn't realize you needed a prescription to purchase a monitor and test strips so guess we couldn't just go down to the local drug store and pick up one. I do think if on his next visit he isn't prescribed the monitor and test strips I am thinking he should be looking into finding another Dr. The trouble is we live in a rural area with few choices in Drs. I just really don't care for the way this Dr has handled him. When he went back to get results of his tests after his physical the Dr, always in a hurry, simply told him he was in good shape for his age,62 except he had diabetes gave him a diet sheet and a month supply in samples of the Glucophage told him to stick to the diet and come back in two weeks. This visit wasn't much better with him just telling the test number and to keep taking the Glucophage and stay with the diet and come back in a month. needless to say we were both in shock for awhile not knowing really what he may face with this. We have gone through a lot with his brother, no blood relation, who has had type1 for 35 years and we have seen him recently go through the loss of a kidney, had a transplant started doing better then a sore on his foot became gangrene so they had to amputate, not long after it was necessary to take the second foot. His last hospital stay was for his heart which is now giving him trouble. Not having the Dr take the time to explain things to him certainly doesn't give one a secure feeling. Thanks again, Kathy At 01:52 PM 8/16/2002, you wrote: >Rick <rick@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2002 Report Share Posted August 16, 2002 Hi Rick, Thankyou so much for answering my question about whether my husband needs to be testing this next month at home before his next Dr appointment. In answer to the couple of questions you had, he is taking 500mg Glucophage once a day. Befor his non-fasting test he had eaten oatmeal about hour and half to two hours before his test. I didn't realize you needed a prescription to purchase a monitor and test strips so guess we couldn't just go down to the local drug store and pick up one. I do think if on his next visit he isn't prescribed the monitor and test strips I am thinking he should be looking into finding another Dr. The trouble is we live in a rural area with few choices in Drs. I just really don't care for the way this Dr has handled him. When he went back to get results of his tests after his physical the Dr, always in a hurry, simply told him he was in good shape for his age,62 except he had diabetes gave him a diet sheet and a month supply in samples of the Glucophage told him to stick to the diet and come back in two weeks. This visit wasn't much better with him just telling the test number and to keep taking the Glucophage and stay with the diet and come back in a month. needless to say we were both in shock for awhile not knowing really what he may face with this. We have gone through a lot with his brother, no blood relation, who has had type1 for 35 years and we have seen him recently go through the loss of a kidney, had a transplant started doing better then a sore on his foot became gangrene so they had to amputate, not long after it was necessary to take the second foot. His last hospital stay was for his heart which is now giving him trouble. Not having the Dr take the time to explain things to him certainly doesn't give one a secure feeling. Thanks again, Kathy At 01:52 PM 8/16/2002, you wrote: >Rick <rick@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2002 Report Share Posted August 17, 2002 I think it's disgraceful that an MD would give a new diabetic such minimal information and support...but at least you had the gumption to ask for more info. Far too many newbies don't think to do this (they're probably the ones who expect their docs to have all the answers and accept blindly whatever they say). So good for you for speaking up. And I'm glad you found a dietitian who was helpful. and of course, you found us, smile. Vicki In a message dated 08/17/2002 8:18:31 PM US Mountain Standard Time, misscindy8@... writes: > My doctor did not give me very much information on > diabetes, just told me to " watch my diet and lose some weight " . Well, I'm > not overweight, so I don't know where she thought I could lose it from. > But, anyway, I told her that I know how to diet to lose weight, but not how > to diet to control diabetes, so she sent me to a dietician and I have > gotten > a lot of good information from her. She has also given me lots of support > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2002 Report Share Posted August 17, 2002 Kathy, I have been newly diagnosed (about 6 weeks ago) and some of your questions are also mine. My doctor did not give me very much information on diabetes, just told me to " watch my diet and lose some weight " . Well, I'm not overweight, so I don't know where she thought I could lose it from. But, anyway, I told her that I know how to diet to lose weight, but not how to diet to control diabetes, so she sent me to a dietician and I have gotten a lot of good information from her. She has also given me lots of support and has been able to answer my questions confidentally and accurately. She's the one who is really monitoring my diabetes, not my doctor. She's the one who told me what time to test and how many times a day. She gave me the diet, too. Maybe a dietician would be helpful for you too. In Manassas VA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2002 Report Share Posted August 17, 2002 Kathy, I have been newly diagnosed (about 6 weeks ago) and some of your questions are also mine. My doctor did not give me very much information on diabetes, just told me to " watch my diet and lose some weight " . Well, I'm not overweight, so I don't know where she thought I could lose it from. But, anyway, I told her that I know how to diet to lose weight, but not how to diet to control diabetes, so she sent me to a dietician and I have gotten a lot of good information from her. She has also given me lots of support and has been able to answer my questions confidentally and accurately. She's the one who is really monitoring my diabetes, not my doctor. She's the one who told me what time to test and how many times a day. She gave me the diet, too. Maybe a dietician would be helpful for you too. In Manassas VA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2003 Report Share Posted December 14, 2003 > I am posting this for a friend who has IC and is now having a > constant feeling like she is on the urge of having an orgasm. She is > as you can imagine very miserable. Her Dr. says she can't help her. > > Have any of you have this or had this? If so, have you found anything > to help you. > > Thank you, > Hugs, > Barb It's a nerve thing from what I understand. Sometimes it is called: Clitorodynia (try a search) http://www.pelvicpain.org/resources/clitoralpain.doc (this is a word document) OR http://66.102.7.104/search? q=cache:vac6DluYS6YJ:www.pelvicpain.org/resources/clitoralpain.doc+cli toral+pain & hl=en & ie=UTF-8 This is the HTML but harder to read. I also found this: http://www.crankyeditor.com/Portfolio/Sex/Back%20to%20Basics%20the% 20Clitoris.htm Clitoral Pain Resulting from a number of causes, including lichen sclerosus, vibrator injury, overly vigorous masturbation or nerve damage, clitoral pain can lead to hypersensitivity to the point of pain when the clitoris is touched or stimulated. Some people find that a yeast infection can result in clitoral pain, and others develop pain after hiking, backpacking or performing gymnastics. You may still be able to have intercourse or achieve an orgasm, but you may experience an unusual level of discomfort, or an uncomfortable amount of intensity. The best course of action is to speak to your doctor if any symptoms persist for more than a day or so. --- Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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