Hi All

[Guest guest]

No, would you recommend it? I love watching good movies. -dz-

Sharon Zeis wrote:

Have you seen the movie Q?Sharon--- imaganeer <imaganeer@...> wrote:> > I know where you're coming from, Marvin. Sucks,> don't it? I've gone through similar problems. I> remember when I was going to school I had an> infected cut on my foot that wouldn't heal. I was> afraid I was going to get gangrene or something and> I couldn't afford to go see a dr. My cousin and his> wife were on welfare and when she got bit by a fire> aunt she went in to the emergency ward and they took> care of her no questions asked. A lot of us fall> through the cracks when it comes to getting help> from the government. -dz-__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Well, we're always here for you. Most of us have been able to continue working. Of course, as I'm sure you've gathered it is very personal. Everybody handles it differently, some people manage very well and others have great difficulty. I think I was around in the middle. I was able to keep working, but that was about it. I got no exercise and I am just now trying to get my body back in shape. -dz-

hepcacur wrote:

That movie is a prime example of what this is like for us right now. I keep being told that this to shall pass and that things will get better.. Still trying to keep the possitive thoughts going.. Luckily right now he is still able to work, but he is slowing down quickly. I believe to that the not knowing anything other than he has HCV is equally as frustrated as trying to get some help. Thank God for places like this group to come to for support and strength. (((Hugs))) Tammie and Marvin > > > > I know where you're coming from, Marvin. Sucks,> > don't it? I've gone through similar problems. I> > remember when I was going to school I had an> > infected cut on my foot that wouldn't heal. I was> > afraid I was going to get gangrene or something and> > I couldn't afford to go see a dr. My cousin and his> > wife were on welfare and when she got bit by a fire> > aunt she went in to the emergency ward and they took> > care of her no questions asked. A lot of us fall> > through the cracks when it comes to getting help> > from the government. -dz-> > > __________________________________________________>

[Guest guest]

I loved that movie and I think people should realize

that IS the way it is. I understand your dilemma. I

can't fix it but I'll listen when you need to vent.

Sharon

--- hepcacur <hepcacur@...> wrote:

> That movie is a prime example of what this is like

> for us right

> now. I keep being told that this to shall pass and

> that things will

> get better.. Still trying to keep the possitive

> thoughts going..

> Luckily right now he is still able to work, but he

> is slowing down

> quickly. I believe to that the not knowing anything

> other than he

> has HCV is equally as frustrated as trying to get

> some help. Thank

> God for places like this group to come to for

> support and

> strength. (((Hugs))) Tammie and Marvin

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

I loved it.

Sharon

--- imaganeer <imaganeer@...> wrote:

>

> No, would you recommend it? I love watching good

> movies. -dz-

> Sharon Zeis wrote:Have you seen the movie Q?

> Sharon

> --- imaganeer <imaganeer@...> wrote:

> >

> > I know where you're coming from, Marvin. Sucks,

> > don't it? I've gone through similar problems. I

> > remember when I was going to school I had an

> > infected cut on my foot that wouldn't heal. I was

> > afraid I was going to get gangrene or something

> and

> > I couldn't afford to go see a dr. My cousin and

> his

> > wife were on welfare and when she got bit by a

> fire

> > aunt she went in to the emergency ward and they

> took

> > care of her no questions asked. A lot of us fall

> > through the cracks when it comes to getting help

> > from the government. -dz-

>

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Marvin

Welcome to the group. You'll find plenty of support from us. Also welcome to

any other newcomers that I may have missed.

Hello to everyone else. Sorry I haven't been able to join in much lately. I

never know what my work schedule will be from day to day making it hard for

me to read my email regularly.

Jan I hope that things go well for you. as always all of you are constantly

in my prayers.

[ ] Hi all

> Hi there, my name is Marvin. I have recently been diagnosed with

> HCV. I know very little about anything that deals with it. I have

> no insurance, make too much to apply for state aide, but not enough

> to afford a doctor. (If that makes any sense) I am in desperate

> need of advice. I am noticing that my joints hurt all over,tired

> all of the time but can't sleep, my memory is not the greatest

> anymore, . And basically I feel like @#*^. If anyone is from the

> Vegas area and knows where I could go for help, I would greatly

> appreciate it. This is taking a big toll on myself and my family.

> WE NEED YOUR HELP!

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you very much, I am going to make calls today to see if we can

get him into a doctor. Wish us luck.

(((HUGS))) Tammie

> > That movie is a prime example of what this is like

> > for us right

> > now. I keep being told that this to shall pass and

> > that things will

> > get better.. Still trying to keep the possitive

> > thoughts going..

> > Luckily right now he is still able to work, but he

> > is slowing down

> > quickly. I believe to that the not knowing anything

> > other than he

> > has HCV is equally as frustrated as trying to get

> > some help. Thank

> > God for places like this group to come to for

> > support and

> > strength. (((Hugs))) Tammie and Marvin

>

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

Thank You for the warm welcome.

Marvin

> Hi Marvin

>

> Welcome to the group. You'll find plenty of support from us. Also

welcome to

> any other newcomers that I may have missed.

>

> Hello to everyone else. Sorry I haven't been able to join in much

lately. I

> never know what my work schedule will be from day to day making it

hard for

> me to read my email regularly.

>

> Jan I hope that things go well for you. as always all of you are

constantly

> in my prayers.

>

>

>

> [ ] Hi all

>

>

> > Hi there, my name is Marvin. I have recently been diagnosed

with

> > HCV. I know very little about anything that deals with it. I

have

> > no insurance, make too much to apply for state aide, but not

enough

> > to afford a doctor. (If that makes any sense) I am in desperate

> > need of advice. I am noticing that my joints hurt all over,tired

> > all of the time but can't sleep, my memory is not the greatest

> > anymore, . And basically I feel like @#*^. If anyone is from

the

> > Vegas area and knows where I could go for help, I would greatly

> > appreciate it. This is taking a big toll on myself and my

family.

> > WE NEED YOUR HELP!

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

It's always good to hear from you Robrt. I guess you

know Cliff is doing pretty well.

Sharon

--- <ralexan@...> wrote:

> Hi Marvin

>

> Welcome to the group. You'll find plenty of support

> from us. Also welcome to

> any other newcomers that I may have missed.

>

> Hello to everyone else. Sorry I haven't been able to

> join in much lately. I

> never know what my work schedule will be from day to

> day making it hard for

> me to read my email regularly.

>

> Jan I hope that things go well for you. as always

> all of you are constantly

> in my prayers.

>

>

>

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Good luck!

Sharon

--- hepcacur <hepcacur@...> wrote:

> Thank you very much, I am going to make calls today

> to see if we can

> get him into a doctor. Wish us luck.

> (((HUGS))) Tammie

>

>

>

>

> > > That movie is a prime example of what this is

> like

> > > for us right

> > > now. I keep being told that this to shall pass

> and

> > > that things will

> > > get better.. Still trying to keep the possitive

> > > thoughts going..

> > > Luckily right now he is still able to work, but

> he

> > > is slowing down

> > > quickly. I believe to that the not knowing

> anything

> > > other than he

> > > has HCV is equally as frustrated as trying to

> get

> > > some help. Thank

> > > God for places like this group to come to for

> > > support and

> > > strength. (((Hugs))) Tammie and Marvin

> >

> >

> > __________________________________________________

> >

[Guest guest]

LUCK!!!

Sharon Zeis wrote:

Good luck! Sharon--- hepcacur <hepcacur@...> wrote:> Thank you very much, I am going to make calls today> to see if we can > get him into a doctor. Wish us luck.> (((HUGS))) Tammie> > > > > > > That movie is a prime example of what this is> like> > > for us right > > > now. I keep being told that this to shall pass> and> > > that things will > > > get better.. Still trying to keep the possitive> > > thoughts going.. > > > Luckily right now he is still able to work, but> he> > > is slowing down > > > quickly. I believe to that the not knowing> anything> > > other than he > > > has HCV is equally as frustrated as trying to> get> > > some help. Thank > > > God for places like this group to come to for> > > support and > > > strength. (((Hugs))) Tammie and Marvin > > > > > > __________________________________________________> >

[Guest guest]

nne, sounds to me like you need a new doctor.....but that is just my opinion. If I keep getting bypassed and shoved around when I am trying to get my information, then it is off to another doctor. This is a TEAM effort...and if the doctor can't work with you as a team, then for me....I would seek other help.

debby

[ ] Hi all

Well, had my appt. with my gastro/hepatologist this afternoon, afteralmost a month on 30mg of Prednison and 75mg of Imuran. I just get sofrustrated to be in the presence of a "specialist" and still get the feelinghe doesn't have all (or only a few) answers. First of all, he didn't orderbloodwork for me. After the last appt. I even called his office and askedif he didn't want me to have bloodwork before this appt. I was told shechecked my chart and he didn't leave orders, so no. Of course, he forgot.If she had checked with him..... Anyway, he wants bloodwork for the next visit in a month, and meanwhilehe's going to start decreasing my Prednisone to 20mg starting the lst ofNov. One would think he would at least want to see the bloodwork first, butwhat do I know? He also said I'm in Stage 4, and I know that there are only4 stages, but what does it really mean? He said I had a lot of scarring andsome cirrhosis. After the next month, his plan is to taper me off thePrednisone in by 5mg a month. He wants me to stay on the Imuran for about ayear. By the way, to those feeling dizzy, etc., since I started on thePrednisone, I get what I call a "foggy" head. Kind of feels like when myblood pressure is elevated. Hopefully it will go away once the Prednisonegoes away. Welcome Cheryl and a good nite to all you lovely people.nne

[Guest guest]

Debby, I haven't been totally pleased since the first time I saw him. The problem is that he is one of two hepatologists in town and the other one is in the same group that he is. All of the gastros in town are in the same group, and they won't let you switch. I am one of three AIH patients that he has....he treats mostly HepC, so I think that he doesn't spend as much time researching as he should because it's for a minor part of his practice. He seems pleased that I do my own research and does listen to me. But half of the time I feel like I'm doing his work. I really feel sorry for patients who don't have the resources that I do, or the determination to find out more. A lot of patients just blindly believe their docs like they were God. Not me. He's not the one with the liver problem....I am. My insurance won't cover me out of state, and the nearest teaching hospital is about 6 hours away. I am my sole support and work a full week, and can't afford to take time from work for doctors' appts. that far away. Within the last 18 months I lost over 12 weeks from work for two hip surgeries and gallbladder surgery, and didn't have enough time on the books, so I lost big bucks. For right now, I'll continue to see him, since I do know that there is only one course of treatment, and I'm on it. For the rest of the stuff, I'll read my posts and continue my own researching to find out my answers. I just hope that I can stay well enough to continue working. I couldn't live on what disability pays. My ailments are not as debilitating as many who write on these posts, thank heavens. Hopefully they will not get worse. I just try to tough out the fatigue and aches and pains. I guess the worst thing for me was the realization that this ailment was not going to get fixed and I will have it for the rest of my life. My hip replacements were bad, but I knew that once I recovered, they would be good. Ironically, I had to have hip replacements because of avascular necrosis, caused by an overdose of Prednisone! So imagine my horror when I found out that the treatment for this was with Prednisone. I pray that it doesn't affect my other big joints, but I am having a bad problem with one knee. My GP has referred me to a rheumatologist in Nov. to get checked out. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. I know how other autoimmune diseases seem to go hand in hand with AIH.

Thanks for listening!

nne

[ ] Hi all

Well, had my appt. with my gastro/hepatologist this afternoon, afteralmost a month on 30mg of Prednison and 75mg of Imuran. I just get sofrustrated to be in the presence of a "specialist" and still get the feelinghe doesn't have all (or only a few) answers. First of all, he didn't orderbloodwork for me. After the last appt. I even called his office and askedif he didn't want me to have bloodwork before this appt. I was told shechecked my chart and he didn't leave orders, so no. Of course, he forgot.If she had checked with him..... Anyway, he wants bloodwork for the next visit in a month, and meanwhilehe's going to start decreasing my Prednisone to 20mg starting the lst ofNov. One would think he would at least want to see the bloodwork first, butwhat do I know? He also said I'm in Stage 4, and I know that there are only4 stages, but what does it really mean? He said I had a lot of scarring andsome cirrhosis. After the next month, his plan is to taper me off thePrednisone in by 5mg a month. He wants me to stay on the Imuran for about ayear. By the way, to those feeling dizzy, etc., since I started on thePrednisone, I get what I call a "foggy" head. Kind of feels like when myblood pressure is elevated. Hopefully it will go away once the Prednisonegoes away. Welcome Cheryl and a good nite to all you lovely people.nne

[Guest guest]

nne, you have a very good attitude about your doctors. AND, if your doctor IS willing to listen to you, then go for it...be certain to leave a copy of what you have with him and document it. Then there will be NO reason if he mistreats your case. Just being cautious here.

I understand about work. My husband and I work fully time, and it DOES take time out of your life when you have to be out for illnesses. Just curious, but do you by chance think your AIH was triggered by your surgeries? I have often wondered. When thinking of having a new knee put in, I wonder about the rejection. I had a titanium implant put in and have wondered if those surgeries help to trigger this too....just wondering.

Take care and keep researching!

debby

[ ] Hi all

Well, had my appt. with my gastro/hepatologist this afternoon, afteralmost a month on 30mg of Prednison and 75mg of Imuran. I just get sofrustrated to be in the presence of a "specialist" and still get the feelinghe doesn't have all (or only a few) answers. First of all, he didn't orderbloodwork for me. After the last appt. I even called his office and askedif he didn't want me to have bloodwork before this appt. I was told shechecked my chart and he didn't leave orders, so no. Of course, he forgot.If she had checked with him..... Anyway, he wants bloodwork for the next visit in a month, and meanwhilehe's going to start decreasing my Prednisone to 20mg starting the lst ofNov. One would think he would at least want to see the bloodwork first, butwhat do I know? He also said I'm in Stage 4, and I know that there are only4 stages, but what does it really mean? He said I had a lot of scarring andsome cirrhosis. After the next month, his plan is to taper me off thePrednisone in by 5mg a month. He wants me to stay on the Imuran for about ayear. By the way, to those feeling dizzy, etc., since I started on thePrednisone, I get what I call a "foggy" head. Kind of feels like when myblood pressure is elevated. Hopefully it will go away once the Prednisonegoes away. Welcome Cheryl and a good nite to all you lovely people.nne

[Guest guest]

nne, you have a very good attitude about your doctors. AND, if your doctor IS willing to listen to you, then go for it...be certain to leave a copy of what you have with him and document it. Then there will be NO reason if he mistreats your case. Just being cautious here.

I understand about work. My husband and I work fully time, and it DOES take time out of your life when you have to be out for illnesses. Just curious, but do you by chance think your AIH was triggered by your surgeries? I have often wondered. When thinking of having a new knee put in, I wonder about the rejection. I had a titanium implant put in and have wondered if those surgeries help to trigger this too....just wondering.

Take care and keep researching!

debby

[ ] Hi all

Well, had my appt. with my gastro/hepatologist this afternoon, afteralmost a month on 30mg of Prednison and 75mg of Imuran. I just get sofrustrated to be in the presence of a "specialist" and still get the feelinghe doesn't have all (or only a few) answers. First of all, he didn't orderbloodwork for me. After the last appt. I even called his office and askedif he didn't want me to have bloodwork before this appt. I was told shechecked my chart and he didn't leave orders, so no. Of course, he forgot.If she had checked with him..... Anyway, he wants bloodwork for the next visit in a month, and meanwhilehe's going to start decreasing my Prednisone to 20mg starting the lst ofNov. One would think he would at least want to see the bloodwork first, butwhat do I know? He also said I'm in Stage 4, and I know that there are only4 stages, but what does it really mean? He said I had a lot of scarring andsome cirrhosis. After the next month, his plan is to taper me off thePrednisone in by 5mg a month. He wants me to stay on the Imuran for about ayear. By the way, to those feeling dizzy, etc., since I started on thePrednisone, I get what I call a "foggy" head. Kind of feels like when myblood pressure is elevated. Hopefully it will go away once the Prednisonegoes away. Welcome Cheryl and a good nite to all you lovely people.nne

[Guest guest]

Gill.... I hope you don't get the chicken pox. Have you had it before?

If so you won't get it but you could get shingles.which is a painful

condition.

If you show symptoms before being vaccinated then it's too late. May I

remin you that the vaccination contains live virus and one whose immune

system is compromised could get the disease from thevaccination itself.

Chickenpox is a very contagious disease so you sound like you're between

a rock and a hard place. Also the virus isn't treated, only the

symptoms... it's not a curable virus.

All this being said, have a great evening and party like its 2003! (Its

probably already 2003 there so have a Happy and hopefully Healthy New

Year!)

jerry

[Guest guest]

Gill, it looks doubtful that you are going to get it if indeed, you have not

gotten it so far. Somewhere, you must have had the chicken pox, or else you

have a strong resistance against the virus. Good luck! However, after to

listening to how medical conditions are over there, I wonder if I should

come over. My husband gave me a wonderful gift of going to England this

next year, and I can't wait, but worry about if I should become ill whilst

over there.

Debby

[ ] HI ALL

> Hi all,

>

> I posted last week about my little boy having chicken

> pox and whether I needed to be vaccinated against the

> virus! Exactly 10 days after asking my doctor about

> the vaccination I finally received a phone call- by

> all accounts he had to contact the hospital who in

> turn contacted the infectious diseases unit, he said I

> need a blood test to determine my immunity against

> chicken pox, I rang the doctors and cant get an

> appointment until 3rd January! He did say if i showed

> any symptoms to get in touch and as yet Im not showing

> any --thank goodness! If I catch the virus I will

> need treatment but in the UK it is very very rarely

> given, whereas if I lived in the States I would have

> just been given it as routine. The plot thickens!!!

> now my other little boy has the chickenpox - typical.

>

> Anyway enough of me rambling on I would like to wish

> everyone a Happy New Year and the very very best for

> 2003. Our refridgerator is stocked with Alcoholic

> beverages for any visitors and on the top shelf is my

> own stock of alcohol free beer--the joys of liver

> disease!

>

> Love to you all

>

> Gill

> xxx

> UK

> AIH 99

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

Hi everyone, its 2003 in england at last, happy, peaceful and healthy new year

to you all.

god bless

anita (the witch)

>

> From: " tdcc " <tdcc2000@...>

> Date: Wed 01/Jan/2003 00:12 GMT

> < >

> Subject: Re: [ ] HI ALL

>

> Gill, it looks doubtful that you are going to get it if indeed, you have not

> gotten it so far. Somewhere, you must have had the chicken pox, or else you

> have a strong resistance against the virus. Good luck! However, after to

> listening to how medical conditions are over there, I wonder if I should

> come over. My husband gave me a wonderful gift of going to England this

> next year, and I can't wait, but worry about if I should become ill whilst

> over there.

>

> Debby

> [ ] HI ALL

>

>

> > Hi all,

> >

> > I posted last week about my little boy having chicken

> > pox and whether I needed to be vaccinated against the

> > virus! Exactly 10 days after asking my doctor about

> > the vaccination I finally received a phone call- by

> > all accounts he had to contact the hospital who in

> > turn contacted the infectious diseases unit, he said I

> > need a blood test to determine my immunity against

> > chicken pox, I rang the doctors and cant get an

> > appointment until 3rd January! He did say if i showed

> > any symptoms to get in touch and as yet Im not showing

> > any --thank goodness! If I catch the virus I will

> > need treatment but in the UK it is very very rarely

> > given, whereas if I lived in the States I would have

> > just been given it as routine. The plot thickens!!!

> > now my other little boy has the chickenpox - typical.

> >

> > Anyway enough of me rambling on I would like to wish

> > everyone a Happy New Year and the very very best for

> > 2003. Our refridgerator is stocked with Alcoholic

> > beverages for any visitors and on the top shelf is my

> > own stock of alcohol free beer--the joys of liver

> > disease!

> >

> > Love to you all

> >

> > Gill

> > xxx

> > UK

> > AIH 99

> >

> > __________________________________________________

> >

[Guest guest]

Happy New Year to you too Anita!

in Chicago

Re: [ ] HI ALL

>

> Gill, it looks doubtful that you are going to get it if indeed, you

have not

> gotten it so far. Somewhere, you must have had the chicken pox, or

else you

> have a strong resistance against the virus. Good luck! However,

after to

> listening to how medical conditions are over there, I wonder if I

should

> come over. My husband gave me a wonderful gift of going to England

this

> next year, and I can't wait, but worry about if I should become ill

whilst

> over there.

>

> Debby

> [ ] HI ALL

>

>

> > Hi all,

> >

> > I posted last week about my little boy having chicken

> > pox and whether I needed to be vaccinated against the

> > virus! Exactly 10 days after asking my doctor about

> > the vaccination I finally received a phone call- by

> > all accounts he had to contact the hospital who in

> > turn contacted the infectious diseases unit, he said I

> > need a blood test to determine my immunity against

> > chicken pox, I rang the doctors and cant get an

> > appointment until 3rd January! He did say if i showed

> > any symptoms to get in touch and as yet Im not showing

> > any --thank goodness! If I catch the virus I will

> > need treatment but in the UK it is very very rarely

> > given, whereas if I lived in the States I would have

> > just been given it as routine. The plot thickens!!!

> > now my other little boy has the chickenpox - typical.

> >

> > Anyway enough of me rambling on I would like to wish

> > everyone a Happy New Year and the very very best for

> > 2003. Our refridgerator is stocked with Alcoholic

> > beverages for any visitors and on the top shelf is my

> > own stock of alcohol free beer--the joys of liver

> > disease!

> >

> > Love to you all

> >

> > Gill

> > xxx

> > UK

> > AIH 99

> >

> > __________________________________________________

> >

[Guest guest]

I know this will sound corney, but living in chicago, cant you ask george

clooney for advice, ah...if only.

anita

>

> From: " lisa m skowron " <lsmaxfax@...>

> Date: Wed 01/Jan/2003 00:41 GMT

> < >

> Subject: RE: Re: [ ] HI ALL

>

> Happy New Year to you too Anita!

>

> in Chicago

>

> Re: [ ] HI ALL

> >

> > Gill, it looks doubtful that you are going to get it if indeed, you

> have not

> > gotten it so far. Somewhere, you must have had the chicken pox, or

> else you

> > have a strong resistance against the virus. Good luck! However,

> after to

> > listening to how medical conditions are over there, I wonder if I

> should

> > come over. My husband gave me a wonderful gift of going to England

> this

> > next year, and I can't wait, but worry about if I should become ill

> whilst

> > over there.

> >

> > Debby

> > [ ] HI ALL

> >

> >

> > > Hi all,

> > >

> > > I posted last week about my little boy having chicken

> > > pox and whether I needed to be vaccinated against the

> > > virus! Exactly 10 days after asking my doctor about

> > > the vaccination I finally received a phone call- by

> > > all accounts he had to contact the hospital who in

> > > turn contacted the infectious diseases unit, he said I

> > > need a blood test to determine my immunity against

> > > chicken pox, I rang the doctors and cant get an

> > > appointment until 3rd January! He did say if i showed

> > > any symptoms to get in touch and as yet Im not showing

> > > any --thank goodness! If I catch the virus I will

> > > need treatment but in the UK it is very very rarely

> > > given, whereas if I lived in the States I would have

> > > just been given it as routine. The plot thickens!!!

> > > now my other little boy has the chickenpox - typical.

> > >

> > > Anyway enough of me rambling on I would like to wish

> > > everyone a Happy New Year and the very very best for

> > > 2003. Our refridgerator is stocked with Alcoholic

> > > beverages for any visitors and on the top shelf is my

> > > own stock of alcohol free beer--the joys of liver

> > > disease!

> > >

> > > Love to you all

> > >

> > > Gill

> > > xxx

> > > UK

> > > AIH 99

> > >

> > > __________________________________________________

> > >

[Guest guest]

I would love too!!

Re: [ ] HI ALL

> >

> > Gill, it looks doubtful that you are going to get it if indeed, you

> have not

> > gotten it so far. Somewhere, you must have had the chicken pox, or

> else you

> > have a strong resistance against the virus. Good luck! However,

> after to

> > listening to how medical conditions are over there, I wonder if I

> should

> > come over. My husband gave me a wonderful gift of going to England

> this

> > next year, and I can't wait, but worry about if I should become ill

> whilst

> > over there.

> >

> > Debby

> > [ ] HI ALL

> >

> >

> > > Hi all,

> > >

> > > I posted last week about my little boy having chicken

> > > pox and whether I needed to be vaccinated against the

> > > virus! Exactly 10 days after asking my doctor about

> > > the vaccination I finally received a phone call- by

> > > all accounts he had to contact the hospital who in

> > > turn contacted the infectious diseases unit, he said I

> > > need a blood test to determine my immunity against

> > > chicken pox, I rang the doctors and cant get an

> > > appointment until 3rd January! He did say if i showed

> > > any symptoms to get in touch and as yet Im not showing

> > > any --thank goodness! If I catch the virus I will

> > > need treatment but in the UK it is very very rarely

> > > given, whereas if I lived in the States I would have

> > > just been given it as routine. The plot thickens!!!

> > > now my other little boy has the chickenpox - typical.

> > >

> > > Anyway enough of me rambling on I would like to wish

> > > everyone a Happy New Year and the very very best for

> > > 2003. Our refridgerator is stocked with Alcoholic

> > > beverages for any visitors and on the top shelf is my

> > > own stock of alcohol free beer--the joys of liver

> > > disease!

> > >

> > > Love to you all

> > >

> > > Gill

> > > xxx

> > > UK

> > > AIH 99

> > >

> > > __________________________________________________

> > >

[Guest guest]

hi lisa, there is a programme on discovery channel over here called the real ER.

is it, as it says, filmed at one of your hospitals in chicago. if it is and you

are ever there, just wave and i am sure i will eventually get to see it, its on

most nights. also. is it normal to wake up then make a coffee and be so tired i

have to go back to bed then carry on like this for a few days. other days i can

manage with just an hour during the day, when amys at school. but its making

life very hard when shes on holiday. shes not old enough to look after herself.

is there any other way of handling this.

thanks

love

anita (the witch)

>

> From: " lisa m skowron " <lsmaxfax@...>

> Date: Wed 01/Jan/2003 15:03 GMT

> < >

> Subject: RE: Re: [ ] HI ALL

>

> I would love too!!

>

>

>

> Re: [ ] HI ALL

> > >

> > > Gill, it looks doubtful that you are going to get it if indeed, you

> > have not

> > > gotten it so far. Somewhere, you must have had the chicken pox, or

> > else you

> > > have a strong resistance against the virus. Good luck! However,

> > after to

> > > listening to how medical conditions are over there, I wonder if I

> > should

> > > come over. My husband gave me a wonderful gift of going to England

> > this

> > > next year, and I can't wait, but worry about if I should become ill

> > whilst

> > > over there.

> > >

> > > Debby

> > > [ ] HI ALL

> > >

> > >

> > > > Hi all,

> > > >

> > > > I posted last week about my little boy having chicken

> > > > pox and whether I needed to be vaccinated against the

> > > > virus! Exactly 10 days after asking my doctor about

> > > > the vaccination I finally received a phone call- by

> > > > all accounts he had to contact the hospital who in

> > > > turn contacted the infectious diseases unit, he said I

> > > > need a blood test to determine my immunity against

> > > > chicken pox, I rang the doctors and cant get an

> > > > appointment until 3rd January! He did say if i showed

> > > > any symptoms to get in touch and as yet Im not showing

> > > > any --thank goodness! If I catch the virus I will

> > > > need treatment but in the UK it is very very rarely

> > > > given, whereas if I lived in the States I would have

> > > > just been given it as routine. The plot thickens!!!

> > > > now my other little boy has the chickenpox - typical.

> > > >

> > > > Anyway enough of me rambling on I would like to wish

> > > > everyone a Happy New Year and the very very best for

> > > > 2003. Our refridgerator is stocked with Alcoholic

> > > > beverages for any visitors and on the top shelf is my

> > > > own stock of alcohol free beer--the joys of liver

> > > > disease!

> > > >

> > > > Love to you all

> > > >

> > > > Gill

> > > > xxx

> > > > UK

> > > > AIH 99

> > > >

> > > > __________________________________________________

> > > >

[Guest guest]

Dear Anita,

I think that show was filmed at Cook County Hospital, which is being

torn down and replaced with a more modern hospital. People are up in

arms as it had beautiful architecture. But it was so old and in my view,

pretty run down. I worked at the Hines VA hospital next door, doing

medical research about 10 years ago. Cook County was the hospital of

choice for the residents who wanted to " see it all " . And they weren't

disappointed! My friend, Camille Rhea was filmed for a part in the movie

" The Fugitive " there. She was the prosthetist painting an artificial

hand in the Prosthetics Dept. We were in the medical art program

together at U of I.

I would love to wave from there to you but I will be standing on a pile

of rubble!

Sometimes I am tired for days too, but I just rest a lot. Other days I'm

bouncing around. Are you getting enough nutrition? Light exercise?

Re: [ ] HI ALL

> > >

> > > Gill, it looks doubtful that you are going to get it if indeed,

you

> > have not

> > > gotten it so far. Somewhere, you must have had the chicken pox,

or

> > else you

> > > have a strong resistance against the virus. Good luck! However,

> > after to

> > > listening to how medical conditions are over there, I wonder if I

> > should

> > > come over. My husband gave me a wonderful gift of going to

England

> > this

> > > next year, and I can't wait, but worry about if I should become

ill

> > whilst

> > > over there.

> > >

> > > Debby

> > > [ ] HI ALL

> > >

> > >

> > > > Hi all,

> > > >

> > > > I posted last week about my little boy having chicken

> > > > pox and whether I needed to be vaccinated against the

> > > > virus! Exactly 10 days after asking my doctor about

> > > > the vaccination I finally received a phone call- by

> > > > all accounts he had to contact the hospital who in

> > > > turn contacted the infectious diseases unit, he said I

> > > > need a blood test to determine my immunity against

> > > > chicken pox, I rang the doctors and cant get an

> > > > appointment until 3rd January! He did say if i showed

> > > > any symptoms to get in touch and as yet Im not showing

> > > > any --thank goodness! If I catch the virus I will

> > > > need treatment but in the UK it is very very rarely

> > > > given, whereas if I lived in the States I would have

> > > > just been given it as routine. The plot thickens!!!

> > > > now my other little boy has the chickenpox - typical.

> > > >

> > > > Anyway enough of me rambling on I would like to wish

> > > > everyone a Happy New Year and the very very best for

> > > > 2003. Our refridgerator is stocked with Alcoholic

> > > > beverages for any visitors and on the top shelf is my

> > > > own stock of alcohol free beer--the joys of liver

> > > > disease!

> > > >

> > > > Love to you all

> > > >

> > > > Gill

> > > > xxx

> > > > UK

> > > > AIH 99

> > > >

> > > > __________________________________________________

> > > >

[Guest guest]

hi lisa, shame they are or have demolished the hospital. they have done exactly

the same thing to our local hospital. it used to be a workhouse, then during

the war the german prisoners worked there. when they said they were closing it

they assured us that our other 2 hospitals could more than cope with the extra

patients. not that you can get to either of the other hospitals from where i

live. anyway, they have just announced that the other hospitals cant cope

(surprise, we could have told them that) and now they are thinking of re-opening

the old hosp. at a cost of millions. typical nhs and the british government.

whats it like in chicago, do you have an outdoor iceskating park. manchester is

pretty boring, unless your into shootings, muggings etc. i tend to stay at home

after 5pm.

anyway, time to put my darling little devil to bed.

speak to you soon.

love

anita

>

> From: " lisa m skowron " <lsmaxfax@...>

> Date: Wed 01/Jan/2003 20:02 GMT

> < >

> Subject: RE: Re: [ ] HI ALL

>

> Dear Anita,

>

> I think that show was filmed at Cook County Hospital, which is being

> torn down and replaced with a more modern hospital. People are up in

> arms as it had beautiful architecture. But it was so old and in my view,

> pretty run down. I worked at the Hines VA hospital next door, doing

> medical research about 10 years ago. Cook County was the hospital of

> choice for the residents who wanted to " see it all " . And they weren't

> disappointed! My friend, Camille Rhea was filmed for a part in the movie

> " The Fugitive " there. She was the prosthetist painting an artificial

> hand in the Prosthetics Dept. We were in the medical art program

> together at U of I.

>

> I would love to wave from there to you but I will be standing on a pile

> of rubble!

>

> Sometimes I am tired for days too, but I just rest a lot. Other days I'm

> bouncing around. Are you getting enough nutrition? Light exercise?

>

>

>

> Re: [ ] HI ALL

> > > >

> > > > Gill, it looks doubtful that you are going to get it if indeed,

> you

> > > have not

> > > > gotten it so far. Somewhere, you must have had the chicken pox,

> or

> > > else you

> > > > have a strong resistance against the virus. Good luck! However,

> > > after to

> > > > listening to how medical conditions are over there, I wonder if I

> > > should

> > > > come over. My husband gave me a wonderful gift of going to

> England

> > > this

> > > > next year, and I can't wait, but worry about if I should become

> ill

> > > whilst

> > > > over there.

> > > >

> > > > Debby

> > > > [ ] HI ALL

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > > Hi all,

> > > > >

> > > > > I posted last week about my little boy having chicken

> > > > > pox and whether I needed to be vaccinated against the

> > > > > virus! Exactly 10 days after asking my doctor about

> > > > > the vaccination I finally received a phone call- by

> > > > > all accounts he had to contact the hospital who in

> > > > > turn contacted the infectious diseases unit, he said I

> > > > > need a blood test to determine my immunity against

> > > > > chicken pox, I rang the doctors and cant get an

> > > > > appointment until 3rd January! He did say if i showed

> > > > > any symptoms to get in touch and as yet Im not showing

> > > > > any --thank goodness! If I catch the virus I will

> > > > > need treatment but in the UK it is very very rarely

> > > > > given, whereas if I lived in the States I would have

> > > > > just been given it as routine. The plot thickens!!!

> > > > > now my other little boy has the chickenpox - typical.

> > > > >

> > > > > Anyway enough of me rambling on I would like to wish

> > > > > everyone a Happy New Year and the very very best for

> > > > > 2003. Our refridgerator is stocked with Alcoholic

> > > > > beverages for any visitors and on the top shelf is my

> > > > > own stock of alcohol free beer--the joys of liver

> > > > > disease!

> > > > >

> > > > > Love to you all

> > > > >

> > > > > Gill

> > > > > xxx

> > > > > UK

> > > > > AIH 99

> > > > >

> > > > > __________________________________________________

> > > > >

[Guest guest]

Dear Anita,

Oh yes, downtown Chicago, in the middle of the hustle and bustle is a

huge outdoor skating rink! It is next to Marshall Fields, a well known

department store. From the restaurant in the store, The Walnut Room, you

have a perfect view of the skaters down below spinning around!

I live out in the country in Lake Zurich, but love going downtown to

look at the store windows decorated for Christmas!

Cook County Hospital really needed to go, it was too small and old.

Goodnight and take care!

Re: [ ] HI ALL

> > > >

> > > > Gill, it looks doubtful that you are going to get it if indeed,

> you

> > > have not

> > > > gotten it so far. Somewhere, you must have had the chicken pox,

> or

> > > else you

> > > > have a strong resistance against the virus. Good luck!

However,

> > > after to

> > > > listening to how medical conditions are over there, I wonder if

I

> > > should

> > > > come over. My husband gave me a wonderful gift of going to

> England

> > > this

> > > > next year, and I can't wait, but worry about if I should become

> ill

> > > whilst

> > > > over there.

> > > >

> > > > Debby

> > > > [ ] HI ALL

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > > Hi all,

> > > > >

> > > > > I posted last week about my little boy having chicken

> > > > > pox and whether I needed to be vaccinated against the

> > > > > virus! Exactly 10 days after asking my doctor about

> > > > > the vaccination I finally received a phone call- by

> > > > > all accounts he had to contact the hospital who in

> > > > > turn contacted the infectious diseases unit, he said I

> > > > > need a blood test to determine my immunity against

> > > > > chicken pox, I rang the doctors and cant get an

> > > > > appointment until 3rd January! He did say if i showed

> > > > > any symptoms to get in touch and as yet Im not showing

> > > > > any --thank goodness! If I catch the virus I will

> > > > > need treatment but in the UK it is very very rarely

> > > > > given, whereas if I lived in the States I would have

> > > > > just been given it as routine. The plot thickens!!!

> > > > > now my other little boy has the chickenpox - typical.

> > > > >

> > > > > Anyway enough of me rambling on I would like to wish

> > > > > everyone a Happy New Year and the very very best for

> > > > > 2003. Our refridgerator is stocked with Alcoholic

> > > > > beverages for any visitors and on the top shelf is my

> > > > > own stock of alcohol free beer--the joys of liver

> > > > > disease!

> > > > >

> > > > > Love to you all

> > > > >

> > > > > Gill

> > > > > xxx

> > > > > UK

> > > > > AIH 99

> > > > >

> > > > > __________________________________________________

> > > > >

[Guest guest]

> How long were you a paramedic? I assume...you got injured lifting on the job.

<

I have been in EMS since 1982 and while part of my back pain is from the

repetive lifting and stretching...the straw that broke the paramedic's back

(LOL) was slipping on some wet stairs.

****** Vicki Harkness ******

Paramedic...20 year career lost

Owner of: Sweet Dreams K9 and Casual Photography