Guest guest Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 CT (I think will band) until the age of 2. I would probably band and then appeal insurance. If you wait till insurance approves it, you may miss that window of opportunity to correct the headshape non- invasively. Just my opinion. lisa > > > > > > Hi all, > > > > > > I need help with 2 things. > > > > > > 1. Awhile back I remember a post with I think links to websites > > that stated > > > the long term effects of untreated plagio but I can't find the > > posts. Does > > > anyone have those links? > > > > > > 2. I just called my new insurance company and asked them what > the > > criteria > > > is for qualifiying for a helmet. They wouldn't tell me. They > said > > they > > > don't tell people because than the doctor can write the criteria > > even if > > > it's not true. Can they do this? I thought they had to tell me? > > > > > > My son is now 18 months, 15.5 months adjusted age. I know he's > at > > the age > > > where minimal if any correction will happen. We started this > > process last > > > October and were denied 3 times. Than we moved and even if I had > > set up a > > > payment plan, I was told by starband (which is the band they used > > back home) > > > that there was no one within a 2 hour radius of where I moved to > > who would > > > be able to do the adjustments. So, we JUST got our new insurance > > and are > > > starting all over. I was originally told by the orthotist back > > home that > > > kids only have to 18 months adjusted age for correction, but my > > son's PT > > > said it's till the age of 2. What do you all think about that? > > > > > > Pearce, > > > Syracuse NY > > > > > > -- > > > Pearce > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 Hi Michele, Implants can cause problems at any time in your life with them. We've had women get sick immediately and some not until many years later. But the symptoms remain nearly the same, though different women experience different collections of them. Chronic fatigue is classic....almost all women get this one. The carpal tunnel is probably not bonafide carpal tunnel, but an indication of a nervous system impairment that could lead to even worse conditions, such as MS, or MS-like illness. Many women, including me, get the tingling and numbness in our hands and extremities, but once the implants are removed, this goes away, over time and with appropriate detoxing. Brain fog, loss of memory, anxiety attacks, cognitive dysfunction....all are experienced by women, and for some, remains one of the most frustrating symptoms to deal with when our brain function has been altered. You must consider getting the implants removed to experience healing. With the implants remaining in the body, you will most likely continue to experience a decline in your health. And they must be removed properly, which means finding a surgeon who understands the importance of a total capsulectomy and drains, or en bloc removal. This is one of the most important surgeries you will ever have when it comes to reganing your health, so you don't want to take any chances on having it done incorrectly. Women have found through unfortunate circumstances that having the implants taken out incorrectly results in a lack of healing and a second surgery to remove the scar capsules down the road....not a fun prospect at all. Think on this...we wish you healing, but you must act! Patty > > I am a 40 yo woman I have had saline implants for about 15 years, alot > of problems have been popping up and I am curious to the relation if > any with my implants. I have been diagnosed with chronic fatigue,carpal > tunnel in both hands and now Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Therte is > no way I can have my implants removed at this time especially with the > OCD being full blown. My question is; is there any coorelation between > saline implants and lack of serotonin that could have caused the OCD. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 Hi Michele, Most women with implant illness have candidiasis. In searching for information on candida, I've often come across it's connection with OCD. In fact, just the other day at www.curezone.com someone started a thread asking how many people with candida have OCD. There were quite a few responses indicating they did. Chronic fatigue goes along with the candida and implants as well. With explant and detox, it's extremely likely your symptoms will go away. Good luck, PH > > I am a 40 yo woman I have had saline implants for about 15 years, alot > of problems have been popping up and I am curious to the relation if > any with my implants. I have been diagnosed with chronic fatigue,carpal > tunnel in both hands and now Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Therte is > no way I can have my implants removed at this time especially with the > OCD being full blown. My question is; is there any coorelation between > saline implants and lack of serotonin that could have caused the OCD. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 Hi - Welcome to this special group, I am so sorry to hear what you are going through. I am 29 years old and had my salines for 4 years. I did not have any health problems prior to implants or for the first 3 years of having them, but started experiences debilitating symptoms after a rupture in year 3. One of my very first symptoms was carpal tunnel like symptoms, I was even tested for this with an electromyogram because my doctor and neurologist were convinced I had carpal tunnel. They couldn't figure out what was wrong with me and why I had so much pain on my left side. Next, I was diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia. Since I was only 28 years old, was perfectly healthy prior to implants and the rupture, I was convinced that these things just didn't happen " suddenly out of the blue, " that was when I started researching illness caused by breast implants. You will be amazed to find how many of us there are, and how many are popping up each day. I had my implants removed 2 months ago and have already seen SIGNIFICANT improvements. The left side pain that was unbearable for almost a year is completely gone. My fatigue is improving day by day. I know in my heart my problems were caused by my implants. I really think you would see significant improvement in your health as well as you OCD if you were to have the implants removed and start detoxing. Especially if the OCD came on after implants. The chemicals in implants really wreak havoc on your body and I have no doubt could bring something on like OCD. Many of us have many many " brain issues " from the implants....memory loss, inability to concentrate and learn new things, brain fog, etc. You've come to the right place and I hope you will stick with us. Ask as many questions as you like. ~Krista > > I am a 40 yo woman I have had saline implants for about 15 years, alot > of problems have been popping up and I am curious to the relation if > any with my implants. I have been diagnosed with chronic fatigue,carpal > tunnel in both hands and now Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Therte is > no way I can have my implants removed at this time especially with the > OCD being full blown. My question is; is there any coorelation between > saline implants and lack of serotonin that could have caused the OCD. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 Michele, I can't think of a single problem implant women have had that doesn't get better after explant and detoxing. . . . We can't promise that OCD will disappear, but chances are good that you will be much better. A huge part of getting better is a very health diet. . . I recommend "The Maker's Diet" . . . Not just for diet ideas, but for an explanation of why diet is so important to rebuild our bodies after being ill. There's even a chance your OCD will get better with just the diet! . . . It can't help you . . . and may give you a whole new life! Hugs and prayers, Rogene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 Joanne ~ I am sorry you are having such a hard reaction to a bite. It sounds like you are having a neuro-toxic reaction to the poisen you received from the spider, There are lymph nodes in the pit area and i bet that the toxins filtered thru your body quickly.... I would almost talk to a environemental doctor or infectious disease docter, either way, I would contact your doctor again...... Read up on these and see if it feels like your situation.... WikiAnswers - What is the appropriate treatment for a spider bite http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_appropriate_treatment_for_a_spider_bite Neurotoxic Envenomation: This is the modality used by genus Latrodectus-- the Widow Spiders, which includes the black widow. Black widows use proteinic neurotoxins that attack the nerve cells, and transmit through the lymphatic system. Two sets of effects can occur resulting from an envenomating bite (note that Widow Spiders often "dry bite"). A red bump forms almost instantly, and can be extremely painful. Treatment for this is pretty much the same for all spiders: Cold pack the wound and administer a mild to moderate painkiller. for the rest of the article, click on the link before it........ and here is the Merck Manual info : Spider Bites: Bites and Stings: Merck Manual Professional http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec21/ch325/ch325i.html and the American family physician site: Common Spider Bites - March 15, 2007 -- American Family Physician http://www.aafp.org/afp/20070315/869.html ALL ARE GOOD ARTICLES TO BECOME FAMILIAR WITH Please keep us posted on how you are ! Bless YOU ! ! ! Hugs N Prayers Dede **************New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000002) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 Joanne, I was just entering this site for the 1st time, but wanted to repond to your spider bite first. This I AM SO familiar with. Bring to boil a few buds from Calendula flower - fresh (use more) or dried (marigolds will do) with a few tbls water. Remove from heat, cover & let come to room tempature. Add baking soda to make paste and a little sea salt (if you have it). Keep consistency slightly liquid and plop in on the bite. Cover w/a cloth (I usually tape on a mini pad cut to size) and keep that on as long as you can. Apply a warm rice bag over that for additional therapy. Do this as many times as you can. Constantly keep it clean with witchhazel, soap, etc. Goal is to suck out the poison and fast. Not necessary, but you can add whatever else you might have for infections (I add grapfruit seed extract). You will then have to concentrate on new skin growth (ie, aloe, etc) as most biting spiders cause skin tissue to die. They are painful (like a bad sting), feverish red & firery become very large and scarry. Usually recluse spider is culprit, a little hard to see, mostly translucent. Lil' nasty things have taught me much, they are the one spider I destroy. It takes much time to heal from one. You do want to seek help if a streak appears. Nance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 Thank you so much, Dede and Nance. I will see where I can get those flowers. I thought I would be so much better today but it is just as bad. Never experienced this before. Thanks again. Joanne > > Joanne, > I was just entering this site for the 1st time, but wanted to repond > to your spider bite first. This I AM SO familiar with. > Bring to boil a few buds from Calendula flower - fresh (use more) or > dried (marigolds will do) with a few tbls water. Remove from heat, > cover & let come to room tempature. Add baking soda to make paste > and a little sea salt (if you have it). Keep consistency slightly > liquid and plop in on the bite. Cover w/a cloth (I usually tape on > a mini pad cut to size) and keep that on as long as you can. Apply > a warm rice bag over that for additional therapy. Do this as many > times as you can. Constantly keep it clean with witchhazel, soap, > etc. > Goal is to suck out the poison and fast. Not necessary, but you can > add whatever else you might have for infections (I add grapfruit > seed extract). You will then have to concentrate on new skin growth > (ie, aloe, etc) as most biting spiders cause skin tissue to die. > They are painful (like a bad sting), feverish red & firery become > very large and scarry. Usually recluse spider is culprit, a little > hard to see, mostly translucent. Lil' nasty things have taught me > much, they are the one spider I destroy. > It takes much time to heal from one. You do want to seek help if a > streak appears. > Nance > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 I may have FM and am being treated for it. My head itches constantly and I take Cymbalta. My mom takes it and has the same side affect. What can we do about it?--- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 Hi , FIrst and foremost, I'd contact your Dr. and the pharmacist as well since you are both having the same side effect. I also take Cymbalta, 60 mg. I do not have any side effects. I take amitryptaline as well for Fibro. Good Luck. Heidi in Mass. On Sun, May 31, 2009 at 10:16 PM, rebpick1artist <rebpick1artist@...>wrote: > > > I may have FM and am being treated for it. My head itches constantly and I > take Cymbalta. My mom takes it and has the same side affect. What can we do > about it?--- > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 , I agree with Heidi. Tawny > > I may have FM and am being treated for it. My head itches constantly and I take Cymbalta. My mom takes it and has the same side affect. What can we do about it?--- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 Hi and Heidi, I also take Cymbalta, 60 mil. as well as Lyrica and Oxy for the Fibro. I have experienced the side affects you are talking about. I have seasonal allergies, which when I went back on Zyrtec, {first year it is not a prescription) my doc and I both noticed that the itchy scalp and body slowly diminished. Good thing since I am a Restaurant Manager. Scratching just did not seem very appealing. Vicki Iowa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 Vicki, I work with children so when I itch my head everyone thinks I have head lice! Thanks for the idea about allergies. I seem to have a lot of those also. I will have to call my pharmacist.--- > > Hi and Heidi, > I also take Cymbalta, 60 mil. as well as Lyrica and Oxy for the Fibro. I have experienced the side affects you are talking about. I have seasonal allergies, which when I went back on Zyrtec, {first year it is not a prescription) my doc and I both noticed that the itchy scalp and body slowly diminished. Good thing since I am a Restaurant Manager. Scratching just did not seem very appealing. > > Vicki > Iowa > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 If you are near a Cranial Technologies office, you can make an appointment for a completely free evaluation and you do not need a referral. I am not sure if other orthotists work the same way, but I know for sure that CT does because that's exactly what we did. KimOn Thu, Jun 4, 2009 at 12:53 PM, erin_a_mccarthy <erin_a_mccarthy@...> wrote: I don't even now where to start. My son is now 17 months and the dr. has told me not to worry about Jack's head that's it's not even on both sides and it is a little flat. The doctor is saying that it will correct itself by 2yr. i am freaking out and don't think that is the case. I want a referral to a specialist - but don't even know what kind of dr. to ask to see. Any help would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 HI! Your baby is on the older side of treatment with a band... but you might find a provider willing to try. Where are you located? You would want to see a craniofacial dr or a neurosurgeon to get a RX for a band... though a ped can do it, it sounds like your ped won't. Can you see a new ped? WHich might be fast to get into a band than waiting for an appt with a cranio dr. Also, you could post pics for a mommies interpretation of severity. :-) WE ARE NOT DRS! But we've seen alot of heads and can tell you if to our naked eye we see any asym. HTH! Jen Mom to Luli - 3 yrs old Torticollis, Plagio, Syringomyelia need help I don't even now where to start. My son is now 17 months and the dr. has told me not to worry about Jack's head that's it's not even on both sides and it is a little flat. The doctor is saying that it will correct itself by 2yr. i am freaking out and don't think that is the case. I want a referral to a specialist - but don't even know what kind of dr. to ask to see. Any help would be appreciated. Mortgage rates drop to record lows. $200,000 for $1,029/mo Fixed. LendingTree® Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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