Guest guest Posted March 22, 2000 Report Share Posted March 22, 2000 Laila I already cut the hair, that was a few months ago, before the RA came on. I have a big handle brush, the problem is it hurts to squeeze it. Anything that has to use pressure of my hands, hurts, when it is active. Keep in mind I have not been to a specialist yet, that comes in a week or two. Hopefully then with meds it will be better, in the meantitme I have to grin and bare it. I am about an hour from Stuttgart Germany, the villiage I am in is called Ammerbuch. Trust me it is a small place, not even a grocery store. We do have a butcher shop and a veggie shop (metzgeri und gemuse )that I can walk to on days, that my feet are not involved with the RA. Last week was terrible for my feet, nine days of hobbling and limping. They are better at the moment. Where did you grow up at here? Kitt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2000 Report Share Posted March 22, 2000 I have a question, do any of you have itching where the RA is effecting the joints? My fingers are soooo swollen and at the joints they sometimes itch......Kitt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2000 Report Share Posted March 22, 2000 Laila your words are so kind and so thoughtful, yes, you sent this earlier, private email, and I emailed you back (smile) but here is part of it again, you and the others have made a difference in my life in such a short time, and I thank you from the deepest parts of my heart. You can understand the feelings I have being in a foreign country, it just adds to the fears and uncertainty. German doctors are reupted to be the best, but to be honest with you, I have yet to see it. When I was first here, I went to one that said he spoke English, I told him I had a bladder infection, what he heard was blatt (page in german) and then he heard, going to the bathroom every five min, and he assumed diahreha, so he gave me meds for this and nearly killed me. Then, I was pregnant, I was miscarrying, went to the dr hemorahging, they left me in a room, just me and myhusband for a half hour, I could have died. Now this travesty with the diabetes, the dr gives me a four mon supply and says come back when you run out. This to me is stupid. Now so you do not think it is just me getting lousy treatment here, my mother inlaw has cancer. She had a double mast. but the cancer spread. She is a brave and courageous woman and I love her very much. She went to a dr, with abd. pain, he told her she had liver cancer now, she went to another one, he did a spin tomography, told her no cancer, the pain was still there, worse and worse, stomach swelling looked like she was preg.....she goes to another dr, the cancer is all over her. I think there might be some good doctors here, but so far I have not found them. Kitt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2000 Report Share Posted March 22, 2000 Carolyn, I am glad I found this group too, and you are right, Laila's letter was heart warming. Eveoyone here has been so sweet and I am luck to have found you all, Kitt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2000 Report Share Posted March 23, 2000 Kitt, When my fingers were swollen, I would feel like they itched. It is a disturbing feeling and not easily relieved. Hopefully, they will get you on an effective medication soon and lower the swelling. Pat At 10:04 AM 03/22/2000 -0500, you wrote: >From: kitt0213@... > >I have a question, do any of you have itching where the RA is effecting the >joints? My fingers are soooo swollen and at the joints they sometimes >itch......Kitt > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >MAXIMIZE YOUR CARD, MINIMIZE YOUR RATE! >Get a NextCard Visa, in 30 seconds! Get rates as low as >0.0% Intro or 9.9% Fixed APR and no hidden fees. >Apply NOW! >1/2122/4/_/478567/_/953737494/ >------------------------------------------------------------------------ > >URL to change your membership options: /group/ >RA-support website: http://www.rasupport.webprovider.com/ >Our chat room: www.delphi.com/RheumatoidArth1/start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2001 Report Share Posted March 14, 2001 RE: CAT Skan / MRI/Luvox I think it is a positive that you are receiving care for your son, and not being ignored. Chronically nauseated tummy ...why are they not sending you/him to a gastro doc? I can't see Luvox causing that. The stomach problems may be due to stress, but it needs to be addressed. Also, have you ruled out bulimia? (spelling on that one?) My son is on Luvox and the weight is an issue. He has finally begun to eat more healthy snacks and exercise daily. Keep us posted, JMW.Marshall@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 2001 Report Share Posted July 2, 2001 ......Your story is fantastic - its exactally like mine. Its amazing how a little placement can really change your whole outlook (your chi). After moving my house around, and creating a much better chi...... I found I finally made prettier soaps (more colourful soaps with more detail). *L* Im not a big MP maker, but these were fun to do...I felt good when I made them - they're bright colourful and full of detail - even my Dad was proud (he's a hard man to please). The Chi progressed into my work as well as my personal life. I definatly recommend buying the books and learning about this - you dont have to be an unhappy person, or lack sleep, everyone can benifit from this - or - if your not into reading...they do have a video out too. Happy Soaping, & The Soap Goat Crew. Check out our Fast Buys for ultra super $$avings. Christmas in July starts now!! Super Store Wide over stocked inventory sale!! http://www.thesoapgoat.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 2001 Report Share Posted July 2, 2001 I'll second that, . I've never found anything that has helped as much as feng shui. I was very skeptical that anything as easy as changing the placement of furniture and adding a few mirrors etc. could make a difference in how you feel. But it does. It also helps with your business and finances. I have sold more and received more money since I started by hanging a wind chime on my front porch. I moved my computer into the wealth corner of my livingroom. (I've also had more company since I moved the furniture around in my livingroom) I too recommend that if you are having financial, marriage, sleep, or any other kind of trouble, to look into feng shui. -- Green Kennewick, WA AJ's Udder Delight Dairy Goats: http://www.nwinfo.net/~milkmaid NSBA Raffle: http://www.agdomain.com/web/ajudgoats/raffle/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2001 Report Share Posted July 24, 2001 a, I feel you are right on with your 2 cents on a Beauty Pageant. I have been a member of LPA since 1972. They had the King & Queen when I first joined and I didn't like it either, and I guess the organization agreed, since it no longer exists. The Talent & Fashion Shows are very positive functions for the organization. Thank you for your thoughts. Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2001 Report Share Posted November 4, 2001 In a message dated 11/4/01 9:09:37 AM Central Standard Time, angelo@... writes: > If I'm not mistaken, I believe Dr Goldberg to be quite critical of ABA. > > The times that we have talked with Dr. G. about ABA, what he criticizes is the robotic rote learning that never attempts to assimilate the skill into the child's everyday existence. Some ABA trainers do end up doing this. But ABA is practiced/administered in a huge wide variety of ways by a host of different people and organizations, some affiliated with Dr. Lovaas, who created the therapy, and some not. To paint all of ABA with such a wide brush does a disservice to those who DO go the extra mile to make sure that the kids are integrating the skills into their daily lives. For those interested in a holistic approach to ABA--one that I'm sure Dr. G would find acceptable, if he had the time to investigate it (which he doesn't, since he's spending all of his time trying to help our kids)--I recommend wholeheartedly the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) out of Woodland Hills, Calif.--in fact, just a couple of miles from Dr. G's Tarzana office. You can access information at www.CenterForAutism.com. They have been fabulous to work with, and are completely in sync with the biomedical approach Dr. G has taken with our son. Warren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2001 Report Share Posted November 4, 2001 If I'm not mistaken, I believe Dr Goldberg to be quite critical of ABA. Chris > Message: 1 > Date: Fri, 02 Nov 2001 21:33:33 -0000 > From: dmccreary@... > Subject: EDUCATION > > Dear , > I am so sorry for all the grief that you have been put through. > What state are you in, I'm in Canada so I can't be a lot of help with > you questions but I'm sure that there are lots of supporters out > there who will be happy to guide you. Don't let all those uninformed, > closed minded doctors get you down you are on the right track and > looking in all the right areas for your son, ABA and Dr. Goldberg. If > you haven't already call and book an appt. with Dr. G 818-343-1010, > then begin the diet. You are going to be just fine. > Mc > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________ > ________________________________________________________________________ > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2001 Report Share Posted November 4, 2001 In a message dated 11/4/2001 9:09:32 AM Central Standard Time, angelo@... writes: > No, I believe you are mistaken here. I heard Dr. Goldberg say that even with his treatment, you should keep your therapists as the our children will still need to catch up to their peers. I have never heard him say anything critical of ABA. tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2001 Report Share Posted November 4, 2001 In a message dated 11/4/2001 1:39:10 PM Central Standard Time, warrenlea@... writes: > he criticizes is > the robotic rote learning that never attempts to assimilate the skill into > Much of this depends on the parents. You can't expect strangers to save your child. You must be willing to do a lot of hard work yourself. If you are not involved in the formal teaching, you should at least work on generalizing these same skills in your childs everyday life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2001 Report Share Posted November 4, 2001 I agree with Warren completely, when done CORRECTLY, ABA is an invaluable asset. My own personal opinion is either doing just the protocol or just ABA is like treating half the child. I feel that ABA alone is BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION, when it is combined with the protocol it then becomes REHABILITATION and helps children catch up on all those milestones that they have missed and need. > In a message dated 11/4/01 9:09:37 AM Central Standard Time, > angelo@c... writes: > > > > If I'm not mistaken, I believe Dr Goldberg to be quite critical of ABA. > > > > > > The times that we have talked with Dr. G. about ABA, what he criticizes is > have been fabulous to work with, and are completely in sync with the > biomedical approach Dr. G has taken with our > the robotic rote learning that never attempts to assimilate the skill into > the child's everyday existence. Some ABA trainers do end up doing this. But > ABA is practiced/administered in a huge wide variety of ways by a host of > different people and organizations, some affiliated with Dr. Lovaas, who > created the therapy, and some not. To paint all of ABA with such a wide > brush does a disservice to those who DO go the extra mile to make sure that > the kids are integrating the skills into their daily lives. > > For those interested in a holistic approach to ABA--one that I'm sure Dr. G > would find acceptable, if he had the time to investigate it (which he > doesn't, since he's spending all of his time trying to help our kids)--I > recommend wholeheartedly the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) > out of Woodland Hills, Calif.--in fact, just a couple of miles from Dr. G's > Tarzana office. You can access information at www.CenterForAutism.com. They son. > > Warren > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2001 Report Share Posted November 6, 2001 Hi Warren, Just curious, how much does C.A.R.D. charge? Thanks, KathyP P.S. We met at the Judson College meeting. Re: Digest Number 928 In a message dated 11/4/01 9:09:37 AM Central Standard Time, angelo@... writes: > If I'm not mistaken, I believe Dr Goldberg to be quite critical of ABA. > > The times that we have talked with Dr. G. about ABA, what he criticizes is the robotic rote learning that never attempts to assimilate the skill into the child's everyday existence. Some ABA trainers do end up doing this. But ABA is practiced/administered in a huge wide variety of ways by a host of different people and organizations, some affiliated with Dr. Lovaas, who created the therapy, and some not. To paint all of ABA with such a wide brush does a disservice to those who DO go the extra mile to make sure that the kids are integrating the skills into their daily lives. For those interested in a holistic approach to ABA--one that I'm sure Dr. G would find acceptable, if he had the time to investigate it (which he doesn't, since he's spending all of his time trying to help our kids)--I recommend wholeheartedly the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) out of Woodland Hills, Calif.--in fact, just a couple of miles from Dr. G's Tarzana office. You can access information at www.CenterForAutism.com. They have been fabulous to work with, and are completely in sync with the biomedical approach Dr. G has taken with our son. Warren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2001 Report Share Posted November 6, 2001 Hi, I disagree, Dr.G has told me on a few occasions that I shouldn't be allowing anyone to be doing strict drills on my son and that he should always be treated like a child. He has also said that he thought that very good O.T., speech therapy by a good speech pathologist, and Developmental therapy was all he would recommend. I don't know that he knows all that much about all of the ABA programs that are out there, because I have heard there are so many different types, so I really think you have to find out for yourself what therapies will help your child. KathyP Re: Digest Number 928 In a message dated 11/4/2001 9:09:32 AM Central Standard Time, angelo@... writes: > No, I believe you are mistaken here. I heard Dr. Goldberg say that even with his treatment, you should keep your therapists as the our children will still need to catch up to their peers. I have never heard him say anything critical of ABA. tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2001 Report Share Posted November 24, 2001 Dr. Goldberg has told me on many occasions that I would be better off with Dr. Fosnot at $150 per hour than my therapists. He has been very critical of ABA and has suggested that we stop. We did go to Dr. Fosnot every month for one year and yes, she was helpful but it became cost prohibitive. Each child is different and each family is unique. Lici Re: Digest Number 928 In a message dated 11/4/2001 9:09:32 AM Central Standard Time, angelo@... writes: > No, I believe you are mistaken here. I heard Dr. Goldberg say that even with his treatment, you should keep your therapists as the our children will still need to catch up to their peers. I have never heard him say anything critical of ABA. tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2002 Report Share Posted June 22, 2002 Just a little input.. i refuse blood transfusions for religious reasons but look at all the different diseases that would not be spread so rampant if we had followed God's command.. " ...Keep abstaining from .. blood... " Acts 15:28, 29 . I am NOT trying to preach but just hit me when read this about the Pakistan children. Still got it tho!! LOL Dawn Message: 5 Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2002 02:24:32 -0500 From: " " Subject: Containing hepatitis C - Pakistan Containing hepatitis C A recent study conducted by the National Institute of Child Health has some shocking findings regarding the spread of hepatitis C through blood transfusion in Pakistan. Though not deadly in all cases - the death rate is under two per cent - hepatitis C can lead to other complications, including liver cancer, which can be fatal. The study confirmed the rise in the spread of hepatitis C in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad through unsafe blood transfusions, particularly among the poorer sections of society. It went on to say that 60 per cent of the children suffering from thalassaemia - who require regular transfusions - were found to be infected with hepatitis C, which puts some 60,000 families in the country at grave risk of contracting the disease. These disturbing facts call for serious soul searching on the part of those involved in the administration of public and private hospitals and clinics. Public hygiene standards in Pakistan are among the poorest in the world, and people contract infectious diseases by eating in an unclean environment, by going to roadside dentists and barbers, by using infected syringes and through ear-piercing. Unfortunately, hospitals and clinics, as reported by the study, add to the spread of deadly diseases. Maybe it is time to follow the example of the incinerators installed at bigger public hospitals, which serve as a pool facility for destroying hospital waste generated by smaller hospitals in the same city. The government should seriously advocate the pooling of blood transfusion facilities among hospitals and clinics along similar lines, so that the spread of hepatitis C and other infectious diseases through unsafe transfusions can be contained effectively. http://www.dawn.com/2002/03/03/ed.htm#3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2002 Report Share Posted June 22, 2002 Just a little input.. i refuse blood transfusions for religious reasons but look at all the different diseases that would not be spread so rampant if we had followed God's command.. " ...Keep abstaining from .. blood... " Acts 15:28, 29 . I am NOT trying to preach but just hit me when read this about the Pakistan children. Still got it tho!! LOL Dawn Message: 5 Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2002 02:24:32 -0500 From: " " Subject: Containing hepatitis C - Pakistan Containing hepatitis C A recent study conducted by the National Institute of Child Health has some shocking findings regarding the spread of hepatitis C through blood transfusion in Pakistan. Though not deadly in all cases - the death rate is under two per cent - hepatitis C can lead to other complications, including liver cancer, which can be fatal. The study confirmed the rise in the spread of hepatitis C in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad through unsafe blood transfusions, particularly among the poorer sections of society. It went on to say that 60 per cent of the children suffering from thalassaemia - who require regular transfusions - were found to be infected with hepatitis C, which puts some 60,000 families in the country at grave risk of contracting the disease. These disturbing facts call for serious soul searching on the part of those involved in the administration of public and private hospitals and clinics. Public hygiene standards in Pakistan are among the poorest in the world, and people contract infectious diseases by eating in an unclean environment, by going to roadside dentists and barbers, by using infected syringes and through ear-piercing. Unfortunately, hospitals and clinics, as reported by the study, add to the spread of deadly diseases. Maybe it is time to follow the example of the incinerators installed at bigger public hospitals, which serve as a pool facility for destroying hospital waste generated by smaller hospitals in the same city. The government should seriously advocate the pooling of blood transfusion facilities among hospitals and clinics along similar lines, so that the spread of hepatitis C and other infectious diseases through unsafe transfusions can be contained effectively. http://www.dawn.com/2002/03/03/ed.htm#3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2002 Report Share Posted June 22, 2002 Just a little input.. i refuse blood transfusions for religious reasons but look at all the different diseases that would not be spread so rampant if we had followed God's command.. " ...Keep abstaining from .. blood... " Acts 15:28, 29 . I am NOT trying to preach but just hit me when read this about the Pakistan children. Still got it tho!! LOL Dawn Message: 5 Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2002 02:24:32 -0500 From: " " Subject: Containing hepatitis C - Pakistan Containing hepatitis C A recent study conducted by the National Institute of Child Health has some shocking findings regarding the spread of hepatitis C through blood transfusion in Pakistan. Though not deadly in all cases - the death rate is under two per cent - hepatitis C can lead to other complications, including liver cancer, which can be fatal. The study confirmed the rise in the spread of hepatitis C in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad through unsafe blood transfusions, particularly among the poorer sections of society. It went on to say that 60 per cent of the children suffering from thalassaemia - who require regular transfusions - were found to be infected with hepatitis C, which puts some 60,000 families in the country at grave risk of contracting the disease. These disturbing facts call for serious soul searching on the part of those involved in the administration of public and private hospitals and clinics. Public hygiene standards in Pakistan are among the poorest in the world, and people contract infectious diseases by eating in an unclean environment, by going to roadside dentists and barbers, by using infected syringes and through ear-piercing. Unfortunately, hospitals and clinics, as reported by the study, add to the spread of deadly diseases. Maybe it is time to follow the example of the incinerators installed at bigger public hospitals, which serve as a pool facility for destroying hospital waste generated by smaller hospitals in the same city. The government should seriously advocate the pooling of blood transfusion facilities among hospitals and clinics along similar lines, so that the spread of hepatitis C and other infectious diseases through unsafe transfusions can be contained effectively. http://www.dawn.com/2002/03/03/ed.htm#3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2002 Report Share Posted June 22, 2002 Just a little input.. i refuse blood transfusions for religious reasons but look at all the different diseases that would not be spread so rampant if we had followed God's command.. " ...Keep abstaining from .. blood... " Acts 15:28, 29 . I am NOT trying to preach but just hit me when read this about the Pakistan children. Still got it tho!! LOL Dawn Message: 5 Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2002 02:24:32 -0500 From: " " Subject: Containing hepatitis C - Pakistan Containing hepatitis C A recent study conducted by the National Institute of Child Health has some shocking findings regarding the spread of hepatitis C through blood transfusion in Pakistan. Though not deadly in all cases - the death rate is under two per cent - hepatitis C can lead to other complications, including liver cancer, which can be fatal. The study confirmed the rise in the spread of hepatitis C in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad through unsafe blood transfusions, particularly among the poorer sections of society. It went on to say that 60 per cent of the children suffering from thalassaemia - who require regular transfusions - were found to be infected with hepatitis C, which puts some 60,000 families in the country at grave risk of contracting the disease. These disturbing facts call for serious soul searching on the part of those involved in the administration of public and private hospitals and clinics. Public hygiene standards in Pakistan are among the poorest in the world, and people contract infectious diseases by eating in an unclean environment, by going to roadside dentists and barbers, by using infected syringes and through ear-piercing. Unfortunately, hospitals and clinics, as reported by the study, add to the spread of deadly diseases. Maybe it is time to follow the example of the incinerators installed at bigger public hospitals, which serve as a pool facility for destroying hospital waste generated by smaller hospitals in the same city. The government should seriously advocate the pooling of blood transfusion facilities among hospitals and clinics along similar lines, so that the spread of hepatitis C and other infectious diseases through unsafe transfusions can be contained effectively. http://www.dawn.com/2002/03/03/ed.htm#3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2002 Report Share Posted June 22, 2002 I thought about that too but, I suppose I would have died if not for the 28 pints. Stuck between a rock and a hardplace or a catch 22 type situation. They would have went to a Judge anyway and got permission and would be given the blood anyway. FL is like that not sure of other states. Connie --- Curlykew <curlykew12@...> wrote: > > Just a little input.. i refuse blood transfusions > for religious reasons but look at all the different > diseases that would not be spread so rampant if we > had followed God's command.. " ...Keep abstaining > from .. blood... " Acts 15:28, 29 . __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2002 Report Share Posted June 22, 2002 I thought about that too but, I suppose I would have died if not for the 28 pints. Stuck between a rock and a hardplace or a catch 22 type situation. They would have went to a Judge anyway and got permission and would be given the blood anyway. FL is like that not sure of other states. Connie --- Curlykew <curlykew12@...> wrote: > > Just a little input.. i refuse blood transfusions > for religious reasons but look at all the different > diseases that would not be spread so rampant if we > had followed God's command.. " ...Keep abstaining > from .. blood... " Acts 15:28, 29 . __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2002 Report Share Posted June 22, 2002 Look how many children died because of things written in bibles and korans.. Containing hepatitis C - Pakistan Containing hepatitis C A recent study conducted by the National Institute of Child Health has some shocking findings regarding the spread of hepatitis C through blood transfusion in Pakistan. Though not deadly in all cases - the death rate is under two per cent - hepatitis C can lead to other complications, including liver cancer, which can be fatal. The study confirmed the rise in the spread of hepatitis C in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad through unsafe blood transfusions, particularly among the poorer sections of society. It went on to say that 60 per cent of the children suffering from thalassaemia - who require regular transfusions - were found to be infected with hepatitis C, which puts some 60,000 families in the country at grave risk of contracting the disease. These disturbing facts call for serious soul searching on the part of those involved in the administration of public and private hospitals and clinics. Public hygiene standards in Pakistan are among the poorest in the world, and people contract infectious diseases by eating in an unclean environment, by going to roadside dentists and barbers, by using infected syringes and through ear-piercing. Unfortunately, hospitals and clinics, as reported by the study, add to the spread of deadly diseases. Maybe it is time to follow the example of the incinerators installed at bigger public hospitals, which serve as a pool facility for destroying hospital waste generated by smaller hospitals in the same city. The government should seriously advocate the pooling of blood transfusion facilities among hospitals and clinics along similar lines, so that the spread of hepatitis C and other infectious diseases through unsafe transfusions can be contained effectively. http://www.dawn.com/2002/03/03/ed.htm#3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2002 Report Share Posted June 22, 2002 Look how many children died because of things written in bibles and korans.. Containing hepatitis C - Pakistan Containing hepatitis C A recent study conducted by the National Institute of Child Health has some shocking findings regarding the spread of hepatitis C through blood transfusion in Pakistan. Though not deadly in all cases - the death rate is under two per cent - hepatitis C can lead to other complications, including liver cancer, which can be fatal. The study confirmed the rise in the spread of hepatitis C in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad through unsafe blood transfusions, particularly among the poorer sections of society. It went on to say that 60 per cent of the children suffering from thalassaemia - who require regular transfusions - were found to be infected with hepatitis C, which puts some 60,000 families in the country at grave risk of contracting the disease. These disturbing facts call for serious soul searching on the part of those involved in the administration of public and private hospitals and clinics. Public hygiene standards in Pakistan are among the poorest in the world, and people contract infectious diseases by eating in an unclean environment, by going to roadside dentists and barbers, by using infected syringes and through ear-piercing. Unfortunately, hospitals and clinics, as reported by the study, add to the spread of deadly diseases. Maybe it is time to follow the example of the incinerators installed at bigger public hospitals, which serve as a pool facility for destroying hospital waste generated by smaller hospitals in the same city. The government should seriously advocate the pooling of blood transfusion facilities among hospitals and clinics along similar lines, so that the spread of hepatitis C and other infectious diseases through unsafe transfusions can be contained effectively. http://www.dawn.com/2002/03/03/ed.htm#3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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