Guest guest Posted April 10, 2004 Report Share Posted April 10, 2004 Janie, I'm hanging in there, thanks, still in alot of pain. My right shoulder and arm hurt so bad this morning, it's feeling a bit better now than when I first woke up, I was cryin..lol. My hands and wrists hurt pretty bad too but what can ya do. I have some doctor appointments coming up so I'm praying something good comes out of one of them. I also have to have an MRI on my knee to see what is going on and how much damage has been done by the RSD. That will be Tuesday, I only hope it doesn't show anything requiring more surgery. I hope your doctor is able to do it arthroscopically, it is so much easier to recover from. Have you had surgery before? Sorry, I can't remember if you have. Anyway, I did some work today and going to relax now the rest of the weekend, try not to use my hands too much. I hope you are doing well, as well as you can with your knee too = ( I'll talk to you soon. <hugs> Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2004 Report Share Posted April 10, 2004 Janie...ahh, so you are a knee surgery veteran too = ) I'll keep you posted on how the doctors go, hopefully good! Thanks for your support so much, I really appreciate it. I agree about the pain pills, sometimes I wonder why I take them but other times I say well, if it's this bad with the meds, how bad would it be without them! I couldn't use my right arm forever this morning, I woke up crying and was trying to get the mouthwash open and I just couldn't get it. I was trying to open it and started balling about not being able too, it's so frustrating sometimes to do the simplest things. I hope you are feeling good, I'll talk to you soon...going to try to find a movie to watch, keep me entertained..lol Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2004 Report Share Posted April 10, 2004 oh, I am excited though, I just ordered the bed from QVC that was recommended, I can't wait for it to get here!! My butt hurts so bad from this old sofa bed mattress...lol, and I don't have a car insurance payment this month so I used that money to buy the bed...finally! It will be a couple weeks but just knowing it's on the way is a relief!! hehe, talk to ya later..<hugs> Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2004 Report Share Posted April 10, 2004 Hi Lori ...he's going to try doing the scope ...I don't want to have it done but there's no way out of it ....thanks for caring ..you are a very special lady ...I was really down Thursday night about this but I do feel somewhat better ...so how are you feeling / doing ? your friend ...Janie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2004 Report Share Posted April 10, 2004 Lori , I've had a total knee replacement on my left knee & a scope surgery on the right knee last year ....I hope and pray that you get good results from your doctor .... I know how you feel about the crying ...I hurt so bad at times that I cry , sometimes I just want to scream the pain just gets so bad , even taking a pain pill doesn't help sometimes ....let me know what you find out when you go back to the doctor ....your friend ....Janie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2004 Report Share Posted April 10, 2004 Janie, that's right, we talked about that the first night we met. Forgive me for not remembering, I'm so forgetful these days! I'm really not doing well tonight, my leg and arm are hurting soo bad and nothing is helping. It's rainy and hot here so it much be the weather, which means I'm in for it this summer. I'm just wanting today to end and for tomorrow to be a better day. Hope you have a good night, I'll talk to you tomorrow, can't type much right now. <hugs> Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2004 Report Share Posted April 10, 2004 Lori , I hurt with or without the pain pills ...yea I know all about the knees ...when I had my left knee replacement is when I had my heart attack , so I'm kinda scared about having this surgery .....I hope that your arm is feeling much better now ....Janie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2004 Report Share Posted April 11, 2004 If you don't mind me asking, why did they say 6 mos to a year? Do you have it internally? I too got my RSD from Reconstructive Knee Surgery, but I've had many surgeries over the years. I've had both regular and Arthroscopic. Since I was 17, I'm now 32, I've had about 20 surgeries and it wasn't until this last one in April of 2003 that I got this disease. But from all of the different stories in here surgery is not the only cause, some just fell down and got it. I hear what you are saying but it's kind of like getting on a plane, your chances are slim that you will crash, and you can get hit by a bus more easily than getting on a plane...does this make sense?? I'm sorry that you are suffering so much and I'm not downplaying that, just what started it. Can you please let me know why it is so bad that the doctors gave you a time frame? It may help others for warning signs, etc, but if you don't feel like talking about it I understand. Many prayers and thoughts for you...Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2004 Report Share Posted April 12, 2004 Janie have not had chance to really meet you nor get to know you and truly am sorry. I hope you know that this is not how normally do things as am very interested in how you and the others that are new are doing. But reading this note today and being gone out of the state for awhile, wanted to let you know how sorry I am that you have to go through surgery for your knee again. Of course you must be alot sorry than I, but do know you will be in my prayers and that I pray the surgery will take care of your troubles and you will be done for good, with dealing with surgeries. Take care and please again know I wish I could be helpful to you but at this point not able to help others than but will try. Take care my new friend and know you are cared for greatly and very much prayed for and want you to know we each want you to heal quickly and have great results from the surgery. Take care Janie and know I look forward to getting to know you. s Momma JoAnn o: RSD-CRPSofAmerica Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2004 9:29 PM Subject: Re: hello all results back on my MRI and I 've got to have surgery on my right knee on May 3rd Janie, I am sorry that you have to have surgery, your doctors know all about your RSD right? I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers Lin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2004 Report Share Posted April 24, 2004 Sorry that have sinned and shown that I am not worthy of any respect or concern. But Jesus is so do not look at me a rotten sinning bad, evil person and think that is who God is. Please have great life and know i do care JoAnn Re: Re: hello all JoAnn - thank you gor your thoughts & prayers that means a lot to me ....my surgery is set for May 3rd ...I'm kinda scared to have it done ...it's just been a year since I had surgery on it was down for about 3 weeks with it ....I'm looking forward to knowing you ....you are really a nice lady ...your friend ...Janie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2004 Report Share Posted May 13, 2004 Janie - I'm sorry to hear that you're recovering so slowly. So discouraging, I'm sure. Please take it slowly, as frustrating as that can be, and give yourself time to fully heal. Barbarajanie wrote: good evening everyone ...just thought that I would jump in here and give you an update ....I went back to the doctor today and he took the stitches out , but I still can't drive for another month ...and the sad part about it is that they told me that I couldn't go to Wal Mart ...I've still got to keep it up some and keep ice on it now ....I don't know so much about the ice now .....my knee is still swollen and very tender ...I hope that each and everyone is having a good evening with very little pain ....I would also like to welcome all of the new members .....love & hugs from ...Janie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2004 Report Share Posted May 13, 2004 Jeez, Janie, Did he say what the problem was?? Just slow healing, I hope. No Wal-Mart? YEEK Hugs, Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2004 Report Share Posted May 13, 2004 I don't heal to quick and he's afraid that everything he did might get messed up again , especially if I drive ...so no driving and no Wal Mart for at least another month ....well at least I've got my computer so that I can talk to each and everyone here ...everyone here helps me get through the day ....hugs...janie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2004 Report Share Posted May 14, 2004 Janie, There is such a thing as wal-mart online. Go for it. Laurie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2004 Report Share Posted May 14, 2004 I Know, I Know.......Yeah bet it is a person with a Yankee Accent!!!!! Told you I knew it. Wow this is good day the one brain cell actually fired up for minute. Hugs Barbara....... s Momma JoAnn Re: Re: hello all Laurie - What a great idea!!! Hey, Janie...There's a Target on-line too. Go shopping !! Barbara (who on-line hits and Noble, E-bay, J Jill, and Coldwater Creek on occasion shhhhhhhh)lroepke@... wrote: Janie,There is such a thing as wal-mart online. Go for it.Laurie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2004 Report Share Posted May 14, 2004 Barbara - thanks I 'm going to have to check these places out ...I haven't thought about doing this .....how are you doing today ? hugs from ...Janie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2004 Report Share Posted May 14, 2004 Laurie - thank you ...I 'll check this out , haven't even thought about doing this .....Janie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2004 Report Share Posted May 15, 2004 Janie, It is good to hear from you, but am sorry to hear that you still cannot drive or go to the store. But hang in there ok? It sounds like a long time but I don't know about you, for me the months somehow fly by even though I'm stuck in the house all the time. Maybe it's due to work, I don't know, but I cannot believe it is already May. Anyway, did he say why you were still having so much pain and not able to put much weight on it? Is it just still too swollen? I hope that this e-mail finds you feeling a little bit better as I know I'm behind in sending this. Keep that leg up and hang in a little bit longer, hopefully it will heal well and you will be able to go to Walmart = ) By the way - www.walmart.com hehe. <hugs> Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2004 Report Share Posted October 20, 2004 > > Hello Everyone, > I have been busy trying to get my Blood sugar down its been staying > in the 200's and with ketones. I read that it could take as long as > 48 to 72 hours before the Avandia " KICKS " in and help with my high > blood sugar. This is correct. You should see a semi-significant drop after a couple of days, and then a more gradual drop should continue. Avandia, Actos, etc. all 'build up' in the body and can take anywhere from 3-6 weeks, depending on the particular medication, to take full effect. I have had some monstetr headaches and dizzy spells > with my Blood sugar being up like it is.I'm not feeling too good > folks...feeling tapped out...NO ENERGY and feeling sleepy all the > time like I don't get enough rest.(could be from my fibro) In the meantime, are you able to drink decaffinated green tea? Green tea has many, many benefits. All " true " teas have a beneficial effect on blood sugar control, and seems to act somewhat like insulin. Both regular and decaf both work, but there's been some talk that diabetics should stay away from caffeine, thus the suggestion of decaf. I REALLY like the Celestial Seasoning's decaff green mandarin orange, and drink it with a little bit of Splenda and a dash of cinnamon for a real treat and blood-sugar double-whammy. > I went Monday and saw the dietician she wants me to avoid sugar of > course and alot of foods have hidden sugars. This is very good advice! I'm assuming she taught you how to read the labels to find those hidden sugars? If not, basically anything ending with " -ose " (Lactose, Fructose, Sucrose, etc.) is a sugar. One exception is Sucralose, which is the non-name brand for Splenda. Also, things with " Malt- " (such as Malt, Maltitol, Maltodextrin, Maltose, etc.) tend to be sugar/sugar substitutes. There's also the corn syrups, of course, and the ever-dreaded 'High Fructose Corn Syrup' Keep in mind that some people get just as much of a kick out of the sugar alcohols (maltitol, etc.) as they do out of real sugar. She wants me to keep a > record of my foods I eat and how often I eat. This is a great plan to get you going on track and to design something that will work for you, but you do have to be totally honest with yourself about everything, even the little 'nibbles' that go into your mouth for it to work. Don't omit something just because it makes you feel 'guilty' that you ate it. If you're going to eat something, she'll need to be able to work it into your WOE, and/or teach you how to plan for the days you eat that particular 'no no.' To be honest I can > only tolerate eating once to twice a day and that is balanced meals. Hopefully this is something you can work on. Perhaps smaller, meals? I've found my best control by eating 5 specifically designed meals (balanced between carbs/protein/fat, vs. between food groups) each day. Is your aversion/intolerance due to intestinal issues, or just not liking to eat? Not eating causes your liver to dump sugar to compensate for a lack of intake. > Once the dietican sees my eating habits she will help me build and > prepare recipes to cook for me and my hubby. Since my hubby Blood > pressure is high this will help both of us. > I just know that I'M STILL not feeling well and something has to > give! I know it takes time for some medications to get in your > systems but gee. > Well I'm going to lay down not feeling well at all, > Patti aka patti_cakes70 > P.S. I'm over my cold better that way at least. Hope things get better soon. *HUGS* SulaBlue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2004 Report Share Posted October 22, 2004 > Well I'm having problems with keeping my blood sugars down I have > completely cut out sugar and I'm using Nutrasweet for sweeten my > coffee.. and tea I also started drinking decaf coffee and tea along > with Darren. Tea and coffee (decaff, esp.) are exceptionally good for diabetics. There is a substance in green tea (and to a lesser degree in black tea) that acts as an insulin mimic -- so drink up! Coffee and tea are both chock full of powerful antioxidants. How are you doing with your other carbs? (Potatoes, bread, cereals, granola, potato chips, etc.?) All carbs are, in the end, sugar. > I'M NOT feeling that great at all.,,feeling fatigue way to much and > cannot hold out to do much. I go see the doctor Monday so I will > just take it easy till then hugs all. > Patti aka patti_cakes70 SulaBlue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2004 Report Share Posted October 23, 2004 At 09:55 PM 10/22/04, Patti_Cakes70 wrote: >Well I'm having problems with keeping my blood sugars down I have >completely cut out sugar and I'm using Nutrasweet for sweeten my >coffee.. and tea Hello, Patti. I love your nickname! I'm new to the list but have never been known to sit back and keep my yap shut. I noticed you said you were using Nutrasweet and was wondering what you think about the taste of it? I switched to Splenda (sucralose) and to me it tastes just like sugar, even if I dip a finger into some and taste it directly. Of course there are tons of warnings about how Nutrasweet (asparatame) and, to a more limited extent (because it's new, I suspect), sucralose are bad for you. I'm not a sweet addict (much prefer spicy and salty) but when I want sweet, I've been using Splenda. I've also used Stevia, which is at least naturally-occurring rather than manufactured (for whatever that's worth). Well, didn't meant to get off on a sweetner lecture. I just thought that if you found Nutrasweet bitter at all, you might like to try something else. As long as I'm here and talking, I should introduce myself. I'm newly-diagnosed as diabetes type 2 (about a month now) and after a month of testing many more times than I'm allowed (insurance-wise) strips for, have finally managed to get a handle on what I need to do to keep the BG numbers low. Not quite there yet, but a morning reading of 124 is much better than what I'd been seeing. I also experience what is called " dawn phenomenon " or " dawn effect " so my morning numbers tend to be higher. By mid-afternoon it'll be in the 90's even after meals. I've not found a way, yet, to reduce the Dawn Effect numbers though I've tried some suggestions to eat a bit of something just before I retire (normally around midnight). skydancer (are personal website taglines allowed?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2004 Report Share Posted October 23, 2004 Welcome aboard, Skydancer I, too, have had this problem. I seem to have gotten ahold of it (most days) now that I'm following thediabeticdiet.com 's advice of eating 5 carb-balanced meals per day. (You can log on and use the promocode 'diabeticfree' to try it for one week and get an idea of what I mean, if you like). Before that, I found that two big spoonfulls (about 4T or so?) of low-fat cottage cheese worked best for combating my Dawn Effect. SulaBlue I've not found a way, yet, to > reduce the Dawn Effect numbers though I've tried some suggestions to eat a > bit of something just before I retire (normally around midnight). > > skydancer (are personal website taglines allowed?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2004 Report Share Posted October 23, 2004 Patti: Just got a chance to respond. I hope both of you will be ok, and soon. Cutting out salt, caffine, and going back to work. Oyi, that's a HARD thing to do, but he can do it. If he works, and can be married, he can do this . In all due seriousness, I'd advise cutting back then quitting caffine, don't need some nasty caffine withdraw headaches. Salt? That's easy thankfully. Try Mrs. Dash, instead of salt. Or Mr. Dash (although that's hard to find.) I agree with others about your BGs. I don't wish to push anything, but a low carb diet, with some sort of insulin mimic like alpha liopic acid, (green tea, cinnimon) has been majorly helpful in getting my fasting BGs in the mid 90s, to lower 110s. Just something to consider. It's a big change but it worked with me. I hope that works for you, and all the best! > > Hello all, > Well the doctor released Darren (my hubby) to go back to work and > get back to his exercise routines..but his word of warning was that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2004 Report Share Posted October 23, 2004 At 05:28 PM 10/23/04, SulaBlue wrote: >Welcome aboard, Skydancer > >I, too, have had this problem. I seem to have gotten ahold of it (most >days) now that I'm >following thediabeticdiet.com 's advice of eating 5 carb-balanced meals >per day. (You can >log on and use the promocode 'diabeticfree' to try it for one week and get >an idea of what I >mean, if you like). I'll check it out. Yes, I've definitely found that more smaller meals are helping. >Before that, I found that two big spoonfulls (about 4T or so?) of low-fat >cottage cheese >worked best for combating my Dawn Effect. I have some, but not low-fat. I wonder if some yogurt would work as well. My problem has been that what seems to work one time won't work the next. Too, since the nights are so much longer, I find I'm awaking more towards 8 a.m. instead of 6 a.m., which is my normal schedule. I rarely go to bed before midnight (I've become addicted to the Iron Chef show). sky Ignorance may be bliss, but it's darned poor life insurance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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