Guest guest Posted September 29, 2003 Report Share Posted September 29, 2003 Okay... this is may be a really strange question, but what does a contraction feel like?? said: > I have a question.....How far along should one be before they " drop " > I am due 12/18/03 and my c-section is scheduled for Dec 8th. I have > in my estimation dropped because my belly is much lower especially > when I am sitting it is noticable. I have lots of pressure and am > also getting many contractions. This is my second pregnancy just by > the way - don;t know if that matters. But anyway just wondered when > one should " drop " . > > Thanks - > > > > Children are a blessing, and a gift from the Lord. -Psalm 127:3 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 this is one of those subjects that is rather unpleasant and so is not talked about much, but I need info/advice.........mucus........is my worst enemy. When I can't cough it up, keep coughing, sats drop, very sob, very weak, feel like passing out. This condition hasn't hit me for some time. I use liquid acetylsysteine 3 times a day and drink lots of water. (I've found that makes alot of difference) My wife works at the hospital and thinks I should go be seen, and I think that's a waste of time....and lots of money. I did a sputum sample 2 days ago and they found no reason to give me antibiotics. I think this is associated with a virus going around though I have no other symptoms. Question: has anyone heard of or experienced mechanical suction? I read that term on the fact sheet that comes with the acetylsysteine a long time ago. Is that something they do? Sounds like a bronch to me, conjures up some not too pleasant pictures in my head........I think todays session is winding down. But for future reference.......Thank you!!!! jim IPF 05 alaska Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Jim, My experience with using mechanical suction is limited to patients with a tracheostomy. Using this type of suction in your case would probably not be terribly appropriate. You would need to bring mucus up to a certain point to have it be suctioned or you're correct what you end up doing is as invasive as a bronchoscopy. Are you running a fever? The negative sputum culture from 48 hours ago is excellent but don't let things go too long without being checked again. Hopefully you're at the end of a virus. Keep up the NAC and lots of water. Keep that mucus as thin as possible and keep us posted! Beth in North Carolina Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 To: Breathe-Support Sent: Friday, January 30, 2009 5:36:24 PMSubject: question this is one of those subjects that is rather unpleasant and so is not talked about much, but I need info/advice. ........mucus. .......is my worst enemy. When I can't cough it up, keep coughing, sats drop, very sob, very weak, feel like passing out. This condition hasn't hit me for some time. I use liquid acetylsysteine 3 times a day and drink lots of water. (I've found that makes alot of difference) My wife works at the hospital and thinks I should go be seen, and I think that's a waste of time....and lots of money. I did a sputum sample 2 days ago and they found no reason to give me antibiotics. I think this is associated with a virus going around though I have no other symptoms. Question: has anyone heard of or experienced mechanical suction? I read that term on the fact sheet that comes with the acetylsysteine a long time ago. Is that something they do? Sounds like a bronch to me, conjures up some not too pleasant pictures in my head........ I think todays session is winding down. But for future reference... ....Thank you!!!! jim IPF 05 alaska Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Jim, There is a vest that vibrates to help bring the mucus up and out. Talk to your Dr. about it I am sure hewill know what they are called. My sister has copd and uses one. Musinex (sp?) works well for me. Love & Prayers, PeggyFlorida, IPF/UIP 2004"I believe that friends are quiet angels who lift us to our feet, when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly." Jim,My experience with using mechanical suction is limited to patients with a tracheostomy. Using this type of suction in your case would probably not be terribly appropriate. You would need to bring mucus up to a certain point to have it be suctioned or you're correct what you end up doing is as invasive as a bronchoscopy.Are you running a fever? The negative sputum culture from 48 hours ago is excellent but don't let things go too long without being checked again. Hopefully you're at the end of a virus. Keep up the NAC and lots of water. Keep that mucus as thin as possible and keep us posted! Beth in North CarolinaModeratorFibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08From: james wallman <james_wallman (AT) yahoo (DOT) com>To: Breathe-Support Sent: Friday, January 30, 2009 5:36:24 PMSubject: questionthis is one of those subjects that is rather unpleasant and so is not talked about much, but I need info/advice. ........mucus. .......is my worst enemy. When I can't cough it up, keep coughing, sats drop, very sob, very weak, feel like passing out. This condition hasn't hit me for some time. I use liquid acetylsysteine 3 times a day and drink lots of water. (I've found that makes alot of difference) My wife works at the hospital and thinks I should go be seen, and I think that's a waste of time....and lots of money. I did a sputum sample 2 days ago and they found no reason to give me antibiotics. I think this is associated with a virus going around though I have no other symptoms. Question: has anyone heard of or experienced mechanical suction? I read that term on the fact sheet that comes with the acetylsysteine a long time ago. Is that something they do? Sounds like a bronch to me, conjures up some not too pleasant pictures in my head........ I think todays session is winding down. But for future reference... ....Thank you!!!! jim IPF 05alaska Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 That's a good thought Peggy. Joyce Dalton used to use it also. http://www.thevest.com/products/ Beth in North Carolina Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 To: Breathe-Support Sent: Friday, January 30, 2009 7:52:14 PMSubject: Re: questionJim, There is a vest that vibrates to help bring the mucus up and out. Talk to your Dr. about it I am sure he will know what they are called. My sister has copd and uses one. Musinex (sp?) works well for me. Love & Prayers, Peggy Florida, IPF/UIP 2004 "I believe that friends are quiet angels who lift us to our feet, when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly." Jim, My experience with using mechanical suction is limited to patients with a tracheostomy. Using this type of suction in your case would probably not be terribly appropriate. You would need to bring mucus up to a certain point to have it be suctioned or you're correct what you end up doing is as invasive as a bronchoscopy. Are you running a fever? The negative sputum culture from 48 hours ago is excellent but don't let things go too long without being checked again. Hopefully you're at the end of a virus. Keep up the NAC and lots of water. Keep that mucus as thin as possible and keep us posted! Beth in North Carolina Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 From: james wallman <james_wallman@ yahoo.com>To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comSent: Friday, January 30, 2009 5:36:24 PMSubject: question this is one of those subjects that is rather unpleasant and so is not talked about much, but I need info/advice. ........mucus. .......is my worst enemy. When I can't cough it up, keep coughing, sats drop, very sob, very weak, feel like passing out. This condition hasn't hit me for some time. I use liquid acetylsysteine 3 times a day and drink lots of water. (I've found that makes alot of difference) My wife works at the hospital and thinks I should go be seen, and I think that's a waste of time....and lots of money. I did a sputum sample 2 days ago and they found no reason to give me antibiotics. I think this is associated with a virus going around though I have no other symptoms. Question: has anyone heard of or experienced mechanical suction? I read that term on the fact sheet that comes with the acetylsysteine a long time ago. Is that something they do? Sounds like a bronch to me, conjures up some not too pleasant pictures in my head........ I think todays session is winding down. But for future reference... ....Thank you!!!! jim IPF 05 alaska Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Thank you, Peggy Jim, My experience with using mechanical suction is limited to patients with a tracheostomy. Using this type of suction in your case would probably not be terribly appropriate. You would need to bring mucus up to a certain point to have it be suctioned or you're correct what you end up doing is as invasive as a bronchoscopy. Are you running a fever? The negative sputum culture from 48 hours ago is excellent but don't let things go too long without being checked again. Hopefully you're at the end of a virus. Keep up the NAC and lots of water. Keep that mucus as thin as possible and keep us posted! Beth in North Carolina Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 From: james wallman <james_wallman@ yahoo.com>To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comSent: Friday, January 30, 2009 5:36:24 PMSubject: question this is one of those subjects that is rather unpleasant and so is not talked about much, but I need info/advice. ........mucus. .......is my worst enemy. When I can't cough it up, keep coughing, sats drop, very sob, very weak, feel like passing out. This condition hasn't hit me for some time. I use liquid acetylsysteine 3 times a day and drink lots of water. (I've found that makes alot of difference) My wife works at the hospital and thinks I should go be seen, and I think that's a waste of time....and lots of money. I did a sputum sample 2 days ago and they found no reason to give me antibiotics. I think this is associated with a virus going around though I have no other symptoms. Question: has anyone heard of or experienced mechanical suction? I read that term on the fact sheet that comes with the acetylsysteine a long time ago. Is that something they do? Sounds like a bronch to me, conjures up some not too pleasant pictures in my head........ I think todays session is winding down. But for future reference... ....Thank you!!!! jim IPF 05 alaska Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 Of course! My name is Diane, I was diagnosed with IPF in mid- December, and live in West Virginia. Hello to all of you, and especially the other newcomers. I've checked with the posts every day the past few days, since I registered, and can tell that you all are so supportive of each other. Right now I am doing very well, though the prednisone (50 mg/day) is wreaking havoc on my body AND mind, I just tell myself how fortunate I am that the prednisone is working so well. I read on one of the websites that only about 35% of IPF patients have success with the prednisone. I look forward to becoming a part of this group. Thanks for the welcome! Diane Feaganes (feaganesd) > > > > > > From: Margaret McConnell > > Subject: Re: question > > To: Breathe-Support > > Date: Friday, January 30, 2009, 5:48 PM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi Jim, > > > > Good to be talking to a fellow Alaskan. I think I have been > experiencing our Alaska virus for a week or so; that's why I looked > up this site, I was feeling so crummy. Last week my doc said that I > could try OTC Musinex; could you just call your doc and ask about > trying that, if it is safe for you, without charge? I haven't had a > bad mucous problem but do have a little increase. > > > > I have never heard of your medication so don't know what it is for. > I do know a lot of water is supposed to help with mucous. One of the > med tecs that works in my doc's office has two children with cystic > fibrosis. I know they use the the mechanical suction. I think it > might be something your wife would have to help with but I have only > seen it done on children. I used to wheeze really badly but didn't > cough or cough up much. What really helped me was to lie on my > stomach and have my daughter pat my back right between the shoulder > blades. It felt good and I know they do that with the CF kids to > loosen up stuff. It would be nice for this virus to pass! > > > > What is the weather like in your neck of the woods today? Has the > volcano ash ever blown your way? It is 19 degrees and snowing right > now here. Hope you feel better and this truly was the last of it for > now. > > > > Margaret > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > From: james wallman > > To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. com > > Sent: Friday, January 30, 2009 1:36:24 PM > > Subject: question > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > this is one of those subjects that is rather unpleasant and so is > not talked about much, but I need > info/advice. ........mucus. .......is my worst enemy. When I can't > cough it up, keep coughing, sats drop, very sob, very weak, feel like > passing out. This condition hasn't hit me for some time. I use liquid > acetylsysteine 3 times a day and drink lots of water. (I've found > that makes alot of difference) My wife works at the hospital and > thinks I should go be seen, and I think that's a waste of time....and > lots of money. I did a sputum sample 2 days ago and they found no > reason to give me antibiotics. I think this is associated with a > virus going around though I have no other symptoms. > > > > Question: has anyone heard of or experienced mechanical suction? I > read that term on the fact sheet that comes with the acetylsysteine a > long time ago. Is that something they do? Sounds like a bronch to me, > conjures up some not too pleasant pictures in my head........ I think > todays session is winding down. But for future reference... ....Thank > you!!!! > > > > jim IPF 05 > > alaska > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 Of course! My name is Diane, I was diagnosed with IPF in mid- December, and live in West Virginia. Hello to all of you, and especially the other newcomers. I've checked with the posts every day the past few days, since I registered, and can tell that you all are so supportive of each other. Right now I am doing very well, though the prednisone (50 mg/day) is wreaking havoc on my body AND mind, I just tell myself how fortunate I am that the prednisone is working so well. I read on one of the websites that only about 35% of IPF patients have success with the prednisone. I look forward to becoming a part of this group. Thanks for the welcome! Diane Feaganes (feaganesd) > > > > > > From: Margaret McConnell > > Subject: Re: question > > To: Breathe-Support > > Date: Friday, January 30, 2009, 5:48 PM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi Jim, > > > > Good to be talking to a fellow Alaskan. I think I have been > experiencing our Alaska virus for a week or so; that's why I looked > up this site, I was feeling so crummy. Last week my doc said that I > could try OTC Musinex; could you just call your doc and ask about > trying that, if it is safe for you, without charge? I haven't had a > bad mucous problem but do have a little increase. > > > > I have never heard of your medication so don't know what it is for. > I do know a lot of water is supposed to help with mucous. One of the > med tecs that works in my doc's office has two children with cystic > fibrosis. I know they use the the mechanical suction. I think it > might be something your wife would have to help with but I have only > seen it done on children. I used to wheeze really badly but didn't > cough or cough up much. What really helped me was to lie on my > stomach and have my daughter pat my back right between the shoulder > blades. It felt good and I know they do that with the CF kids to > loosen up stuff. It would be nice for this virus to pass! > > > > What is the weather like in your neck of the woods today? Has the > volcano ash ever blown your way? It is 19 degrees and snowing right > now here. Hope you feel better and this truly was the last of it for > now. > > > > Margaret > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > From: james wallman > > To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. com > > Sent: Friday, January 30, 2009 1:36:24 PM > > Subject: question > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > this is one of those subjects that is rather unpleasant and so is > not talked about much, but I need > info/advice. ........mucus. .......is my worst enemy. When I can't > cough it up, keep coughing, sats drop, very sob, very weak, feel like > passing out. This condition hasn't hit me for some time. I use liquid > acetylsysteine 3 times a day and drink lots of water. (I've found > that makes alot of difference) My wife works at the hospital and > thinks I should go be seen, and I think that's a waste of time....and > lots of money. I did a sputum sample 2 days ago and they found no > reason to give me antibiotics. I think this is associated with a > virus going around though I have no other symptoms. > > > > Question: has anyone heard of or experienced mechanical suction? I > read that term on the fact sheet that comes with the acetylsysteine a > long time ago. Is that something they do? Sounds like a bronch to me, > conjures up some not too pleasant pictures in my head........ I think > todays session is winding down. But for future reference... ....Thank > you!!!! > > > > jim IPF 05 > > alaska > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 Diane That 35% number was fairly indicative last time we took a poll here. Now, sometimes people find the easiest way is just to try and see if they fit in that group. However, if one has determined the precise form of PF and knows of any other conditions such as autoimmune diseases and from biopsy and/or CT's has seen if there is inflammation then you can make a pretty educated guess as to whether it is likely to help. For instance, it does help most forms of PF other than UIP. Sometimes even if UIP is accompanied by inflammation it will provide some temporary relief. It also is often beneficial if there is an underlying autoimmune disease. There are doctors who would say let's try to pinpoint and then try and there are others who say lets just try. If they try and it works they may even change their minds on the form of disease. > > > > > > > > > From: Margaret McConnell > > > Subject: Re: question > > > To: Breathe-Support > > > Date: Friday, January 30, 2009, 5:48 PM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi Jim, > > > > > > Good to be talking to a fellow Alaskan. I think I have been > > experiencing our Alaska virus for a week or so; that's why I looked > > up this site, I was feeling so crummy. Last week my doc said that I > > could try OTC Musinex; could you just call your doc and ask about > > trying that, if it is safe for you, without charge? I haven't had a > > bad mucous problem but do have a little increase. > > > > > > I have never heard of your medication so don't know what it is > for. > > I do know a lot of water is supposed to help with mucous. One of the > > med tecs that works in my doc's office has two children with cystic > > fibrosis. I know they use the the mechanical suction. I think it > > might be something your wife would have to help with but I have only > > seen it done on children. I used to wheeze really badly but didn't > > cough or cough up much. What really helped me was to lie on my > > stomach and have my daughter pat my back right between the shoulder > > blades. It felt good and I know they do that with the CF kids to > > loosen up stuff. It would be nice for this virus to pass! > > > > > > What is the weather like in your neck of the woods today? Has the > > volcano ash ever blown your way? It is 19 degrees and snowing right > > now here. Hope you feel better and this truly was the last of it for > > now. > > > > > > Margaret > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > From: james wallman > > > To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. com > > > Sent: Friday, January 30, 2009 1:36:24 PM > > > Subject: question > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > this is one of those subjects that is rather unpleasant and so is > > not talked about much, but I need > > info/advice. ........mucus. .......is my worst enemy. When I can't > > cough it up, keep coughing, sats drop, very sob, very weak, feel > like > > passing out. This condition hasn't hit me for some time. I use > liquid > > acetylsysteine 3 times a day and drink lots of water. (I've found > > that makes alot of difference) My wife works at the hospital and > > thinks I should go be seen, and I think that's a waste of > time....and > > lots of money. I did a sputum sample 2 days ago and they found no > > reason to give me antibiotics. I think this is associated with a > > virus going around though I have no other symptoms. > > > > > > Question: has anyone heard of or experienced mechanical suction? > I > > read that term on the fact sheet that comes with the acetylsysteine > a > > long time ago. Is that something they do? Sounds like a bronch to > me, > > conjures up some not too pleasant pictures in my head........ I > think > > todays session is winding down. But for future > reference... ....Thank > > you!!!! > > > > > > jim IPF 05 > > > alaska > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 As far as I know, with all the firefighting we did yesterday, I dont believe the ambulance strike team got called.? Now I know the Red Cross Disaster Relief was called to Hamilton County for the fire there, which got some of my families land.? Look at Mena, Arkansas and the tornado that went through there last night.? National Guard Troops are having to go there because it is deemed unsafe. Feemster Sales Representative San Ambulance Sales danielfeemster@... Re: Question Resources on any large wild fire are dependant upon the needs of the incident hence this is the call of the Incident Commander. If he or she feels they need a Strike Team then they can easily request one or more as they see fit for deployment as they see fit. I have used Ambulance Strike teams in a Staging Area on large wild fires when I was concerned that a wind shift might cause the need to evacuate a small long term car facility. I put an Engine Strike Team along with a Tender Strike Team as well as the Ambulance Strike Team in the parking lot of the LTC facility. Their only mission was to defend and protect the LTC should the Engine Strike Team Leader feel that the LTC needed to evacuate should the wind shift. The ESTL had the authority to make that call delegated to him by me as the IC. The wind did shift but in the opposite direction of my concern so we eventually redeployed the Engine and Tender Strike teams and released the Ambulance Strike team. So a definite maybe. Louis N. Molino, Sr., CET FF/NREMT-B/FSI/EMSI Freelance Consultant/Trainer/Author/Journalist/Fire Protection Consultant LNMolino@... (Cell Phone) (IFW/FSS Office)/ (IFWF/SS Fax) " A Texan with a Jersey Attitude " " Great minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss events; Small minds discuss people " Eleanor Roosevelt - US diplomat & reformer (1884 - 1962) The comments contained in this E-mail are the opinions of the author and the author alone. I in no way ever intend to speak for any person or organization that I am in any way whatsoever involved or associated with unless I specifically state that I am doing so. Further this E-mail is intended only for its stated recipient and may contain private and or confidential materials retransmission is strictly prohibited unless placed in the public domain by the original author. In a message dated 4/9/2009 9:50:14 P.M. Central Daylight Time, joby@... writes: With the large area o f fires here in North Texas does the Ambulance Strike Team get called? Joby Berkley Sent from my iPhone ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links **************Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make dinner for $10 or less. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood00000001) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 Would suggest you apply for NY State reciprocity. http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/ems/certification/reciprocity.htm Jim< Question Does anyone know what it would take for me to work in the state of new york with my certification from texas? ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2009 Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 HEY, I'm from N.Y.!----------------------------------------------------------------AND YOU'RE RIGHT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  ________________________________ To: texasems-l Sent: Sun, December 6, 2009 10:56:58 AM Subject: Re: Question  Must be certified CRAZY In a message dated 12/5/2009 9:27:03 P.M. Central Standard Time, sldbet (AT) yahoo (DOT) com writes: Does anyone know what it would take for me to work in the state of new york with my certification from texas? ------------ --------- --------- ------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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