Guest guest Posted July 12, 2004 Report Share Posted July 12, 2004 At 10:17 PM 7/12/2004 +0000, you wrote: >Was it difficult to remember and abide by all the dos and donts >during recovery? E.g don't twist or lean forward past 90 degrees to >legs, don't cross legs, don't let operated leg pass the mid line >etc! I'm worried that I will forget! How was the physio? When were >you able to return to work? How did you find using a bath >board, raised chair etc? IS IT ALL WORTH IT????!!! Jacqui, It really wasn't difficult to remember. My new hip (and whole leg for that matter) felt like a foreign object, not really part of me yet, so I was very conscious of every little move I made. Kind of like going from your car to a stranger's truck...you know how to drive it, but everything feels different, and everything is in a different place. I went back to work after two weeks (desk job), worked another two weeks, then had the second one done. I went back to work 1/2 time after three weeks, did that for a week, then was back to full time at week four. Definitely NOT back to full energy--that took another couple of months, but I managed. I also only missed a couple of rehearsals--I sing in one choir, ring in another professional group, and conduct another choir. I borrowed a motorized recliner that boosts you out of it, and made a platform for under my desk chair. I never bought or used a shower chair or bathboard as my bathroom is too small, and I never would have been able to get in. Is it all worth it?? Absolutely!!!!! I went from barely being able to walk across the street to hiking up Multnomah Falls this past Saturday. And I'm still improving even after three years. No regrets at all, nothing that I would have done differently. Cindy C+ 5/25/01 and 6/28/01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2004 Report Share Posted July 18, 2004 In a message dated 7/15/2004 9:14:32 PM Eastern Daylight Time, max56537@... writes: We would not allow a dog to be treated like this yet we allow ourselves to be mistreated by the medical and insurance industry. We should make the lives of the people who hinder effective treatment as uncomfortable as they have made ours! The only things we have to loose are our canes, crutches and gimpy gaits. I am a physician and do wish that surface replacement were finally truly recognized in this country. My own orthopedist does total hips, but thought I was an excellent candidate for resurfacing and said he would do everything in his power to support me. He told me that about 30 years ago, he was taught this in his residency but they failed...due to in appropriate materials. Fortunately, he is the kind of orthopedist that is there for his patients (if I were not a physician, I would be treated the same way); There are some good guys around. Diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 Just had to reply to this. Wong is the gentleman who started The Smile Train and the company is Computer Associates Inc. I only know this because I worked for Computer Associates for 6 years. I left after having my second daughter. The Smile Train was a very important project to Mr. Wong. We were always keep informed on what was going on with the project. Too bad Mr. Wong is no longer in charge at CA, I might have been able to find some contacts there that could help a clubfoot organization. Carolyn mom to Bruce (bcf 11-17-02) Re: Oprah Winfrey Re: Clubfoot/Ponseti method press kit > > I know it was a long shot & I'm sure I didn't use the right channels & I'm > sure > I should have addressed this group first but I actually sent an email to > Oprah > last week regarding the Ponseti Method. > > I've spent the last two months at the hospital everyday and because my child > is > in the NICU we've talked to a multitude of people in our situation & I can > tell > you the majority haven't heard of the Ponseti Method. I met a nurse who's > son, > at 7 has now had 3 surgeries and is in constant pain. She has to massage > his > feet every night. I started to cry, she had never heard of the Ponseti > method. > Unfortunately for her son the damage has already been done. > > I was so sad & frustrated when I got home that nobody seems to know about > this > method or if they've heard of it they poopoo it!!! For some reason I just > logged onto the Oprah website and started writing. Tonight I logged on to > ask > everyone in this group to start writing to her, send a letter or email every > day, but coincidently it appears you have a better game plan. Please let me > know whatever I can do to help. Also, I hope I haven't done anything to > hurt. > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar - get it now! > http://toolbar.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/ > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2004 Report Share Posted October 4, 2004 Hi Jen, Welcome to the group. My son is also , nice name!! Dr Pirani is apparently wonderful, Dr Ponseti speaks very highly of him. He is passionate about the Ponseti Method and Dr Ponseti and is one of the doctors involved in training doctors in developing countries like Uganda, India, etc. My husband spoke to him when we were investigating the Ponseti method in March last year, and he seemed to be a very caring doctor. Regarding keeping them warm when they sleep, we put in footless 'babygro's', as we call them in South Africa. I don't know what they're called in Canada, I suppose 'sleepers'? They're not as common as the footed ones, so if you can't find them in the shops, you could try cutting off the foot section like some others have done. We find it impossible to keep a blanket on , so we use baby sleepsacks. I like the ones from Halo, you can buy them online and they go right up to XL, which is for 2 year olds - most of the other brands are only for tiny babies. They're available in both fleece and cotton so you can use them winter and summer. They're very good quality, you can wash them often and they still look the same. When sleeps in one, we just put him in either a long-sleeved or short-sleeved vest or even a T-shirt and his socks and Markell shoes. The sleepsacks cover him so well that's all he needs. Here's their website: http://www.halosleep.com/product_listing.cfm Hope this helps. and 24 Jan 2003 www.clubfoot.co.za (unknown) Hi Everyone my name is Jen my son has bileteral clubfoot and he went through all the Ponseti castings and is now in the boots and bar(markell)shoes he's 2 1\2months old and doing well.I was just wondering if anybody sees DR PIRANNI at ROYAL COLUMBIAN HOSPITAL B.C. CANADA.And also what do your babies sleep in to keep warm if sleepers dont work and finding the right kinds of clothing. THANK YOU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 LOL! Thanks! I can't wait to see him do it again! We had hm walking back and forth between us, just a few steps but he was doing it! I'm so excited! s. AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME!!!!!! THANK YOU LORD!!! WAY TO GO BUDDY!!! Hahahahah, soon it will be a whole new realm for you!!!! HOW FABULOUS!!!! > EVERETT TOOK SOME STEPS ON HIS OWN TODAY!!!!!!!!!!! > > s. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 That is sooooooooooo great! Go Go Everett!!!! You will have to get this on video!! - & Grace > > EVERETT TOOK SOME STEPS ON HIS OWN TODAY!!!!!!!!!!! > > > > s. > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 2004 Report Share Posted November 10, 2004 Ha! You're a nut but I appreciate all of your well wishes about this! He doesn't have a lot of confidence yet in stepping but over the past week ? he's really gained confidence to stand un-assisted. We have a little cat toy (stick with a string); he stood up playing with the cat quite a while today, trading the toy between his hands and stuff. s. Wow...that's wonderful news. I sort of have the butterfly feeling in my stomach. HaHa! KK > EVERETT TOOK SOME STEPS ON HIS OWN TODAY!!!!!!!!!!! > > s. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 There are 3 main preps for colonoscopies. The gallon - GoLitely. Fleet Phospho Soda - about 3 oz. And Visicol tablets. Priscilla A. Savary Executive Director Colorectal Cancer Network PO Box 182, Kensington MD 20895 psavary@... www.colorectal-cancer.net _________ Like to help CCNetwork? Go shopping! That's right, go head and buy something for yourself -- a new CD, the latest bestseller, essentials like toothpaste or vitamins, even a computer. But first join www.iGive.com/CCNetwork . Every time you shop at one of the over 500 name-brand stores in the Mall at iGive.com, we'll receive a donation of up to 26% of each purchase you make, at no cost to you. Remember, donating to CCNetwork won't cost you a thing. But we'll miss out on a lot of extra dough, if you don't join. So visit www.iGive.com/CCNetwork now. Membership is free and your privacy is guaranteed. Click here to join: http://www.iGive.com/CCNetwork (unknown) A question please. Why does one have a colonoscopy and have to drink the awful solution. Would it be appropriate to have a PET and/or CT scan which is a lot less painful. However, I do want to do what is best to determine if there is a cancer. Also, would blood work show the cancer. Thank you - Bonnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2005 Report Share Posted June 30, 2005 Carmen I have received your first post. Sometimes Yahoo is slow in getting them to the list. It shouldn't take more than a day. Are you set up for individual posts? laurie > I just joined the group. I have replied to three messages. But they > are not posted. How do i check messages to me? Are all messages > posted? I sure could use some help.I log on by going to yahoo.com > after that I go to groups and see some posted messages. Is their > something else I need to do? The replies I have sent are not posted. > Please help. Carmen > > > > > > Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained herein are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this e mail is entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of their responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult with their physicians regarding changes in their own treatment. > > Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who sends one is automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of the attack. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2005 Report Share Posted June 30, 2005 delores, great news on the biopsies. keep plugging. kent > I have an ID for the chat room and I can get in on that, when I remember due to the time difference. The same with my Grandaughter in Florida, I do great calling relatives on the West Coast. A friend of mine from India who is a computer programmer set up my computer for me, I think at some time or other, some way or other I saw where there was a different kind of post, but beats me how I got there or why I was in there? I do have some WONDERFUL NEWS both of my biopsies came back NON- CANCEROUS!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2005 Report Share Posted July 1, 2005 I also would like to say that is great news Delores on your biopisies. Donna K ---- kent thegaffer23@...> wrote: > delores, > great news on the biopsies. keep plugging. > kent > > > > I have an ID for the chat room and I can get in on that, when I > remember due to the time difference. The same with my Grandaughter in > Florida, I do great calling relatives on the West Coast. A friend of > mine from India who is a computer programmer set up my computer for me, > I think at some time or other, some way or other I saw where there was > a different kind of post, but beats me how I got there or why I was in > there? I do have some WONDERFUL NEWS both of my biopsies came back NON- > CANCEROUS!! > > > > > > > Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained herein are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this e mail is entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of their responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult with their physicians regarding changes in their own treatment. > > Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who sends one is automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of the attack. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2005 Report Share Posted July 1, 2005 I also would like to say that is great news Delores on your biopisies. Donna K ---- kent thegaffer23@...> wrote: > delores, > great news on the biopsies. keep plugging. > kent > > > > I have an ID for the chat room and I can get in on that, when I > remember due to the time difference. The same with my Grandaughter in > Florida, I do great calling relatives on the West Coast. A friend of > mine from India who is a computer programmer set up my computer for me, > I think at some time or other, some way or other I saw where there was > a different kind of post, but beats me how I got there or why I was in > there? I do have some WONDERFUL NEWS both of my biopsies came back NON- > CANCEROUS!! > > > > > > > Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained herein are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this e mail is entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of their responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult with their physicians regarding changes in their own treatment. > > Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who sends one is automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of the attack. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 I have been suffering from neurosarcoidosis symptoms since 2003. I have been on prednisone and many other pain medication and as soon as they wean me off they come right back. I am trying to get SSI but am finding it quite hard. I have to get a lawyer to try to get medical help that I need since I have not worked steadily since 2003 and I still need to see my doctors. Does anyone have any other advice for me? I am tired of getting the run around. I need some treatment. At the moment it is affecting my back, eyes, and memory. First--you definately need more than just prednisone. With systemic or Neurosarcoidosis, it generally takes a combination of medication- immunosupressants to stop the progression of the disease. Imuran, Methotrexate, Plaquenil, Remicade, Humira, Enbrel, are just a few of the choices. IF you are light sensitive--get into the Ophthalmologist (MD)--not the Optometrist (OD). OD's are great for glasses or contacts- but don't have the knowledge of eye diseases to the extent that the MD does. You would need Pred Forte drops and Homatropine to keep the eyes dilated to keep from ending up with glaucoma--and loose of vision. The back and joint pain, can be helped with the immunosupressants, but you'll need anti-inflamatories also. Motrin helps as does many of the other anti-=inflamatories. Go to WWW.ARTHRITIS.ORG AND CHECK OUT THE DRUG REFERENCE GUIDE--IT HAS ALL the catagories of meds for inflamatory diseases. In our LINKS and ARCHIVES --THE site address should be at the bottom of this and every email that comes from the group-- and there is a wealth of information there. As far as the disability--you'll probably need Neuropsych Testing to prove the NS and that it's effecting the brain. This testing is more question answer/geometric puzzles, and memory recall-- but it all tells the pros that there is problems that can't be seen on CT's or MRI's. Each test makes a certain part of the brain work, so if there is any deficit--it'll show up there. Do you have a proven sarc diagnosis with biopsy? Once you've got that, then all the arthritis, dementia, memory, bone and joint pain can pretty much be explained as secondary to the sarc. As sarc progresses, it ends up scarring the organs--so they don't work properly. so even if there is no active disease--the remnants of things past can cause problems years later. I'm glad you've got an attorney to help you with the SSDI. Be sure to keep any appts they set up, and to describe your disease--at least for me-- I explained it as taking "MS, Dementia, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Peripheral Neuropathy" and wrapping them all in one package. Not that I have MS-- but it's so very similar--they got the picture. Hope this helps, Tracie NS Co-owner/moderator PS. WE too have the crummy disease, so if we don't get back immediately, give us a day or so-- we are all in flare right now-- so we're a bit behind. Welcome to the family--we are all in this together--and no question is too dumb to ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 I have been suffering from neurosarcoidosis symptoms since 2003. I have been on prednisone and many other pain medication and as soon as they wean me off they come right back. I am trying to get SSI but am finding it quite hard. I have to get a lawyer to try to get medical help that I need since I have not worked steadily since 2003 and I still need to see my doctors. Does anyone have any other advice for me? I am tired of getting the run around. I need some treatment. At the moment it is affecting my back, eyes, and memory. First--you definately need more than just prednisone. With systemic or Neurosarcoidosis, it generally takes a combination of medication- immunosupressants to stop the progression of the disease. Imuran, Methotrexate, Plaquenil, Remicade, Humira, Enbrel, are just a few of the choices. IF you are light sensitive--get into the Ophthalmologist (MD)--not the Optometrist (OD). OD's are great for glasses or contacts- but don't have the knowledge of eye diseases to the extent that the MD does. You would need Pred Forte drops and Homatropine to keep the eyes dilated to keep from ending up with glaucoma--and loose of vision. The back and joint pain, can be helped with the immunosupressants, but you'll need anti-inflamatories also. Motrin helps as does many of the other anti-=inflamatories. Go to WWW.ARTHRITIS.ORG AND CHECK OUT THE DRUG REFERENCE GUIDE--IT HAS ALL the catagories of meds for inflamatory diseases. In our LINKS and ARCHIVES --THE site address should be at the bottom of this and every email that comes from the group-- and there is a wealth of information there. As far as the disability--you'll probably need Neuropsych Testing to prove the NS and that it's effecting the brain. This testing is more question answer/geometric puzzles, and memory recall-- but it all tells the pros that there is problems that can't be seen on CT's or MRI's. Each test makes a certain part of the brain work, so if there is any deficit--it'll show up there. Do you have a proven sarc diagnosis with biopsy? Once you've got that, then all the arthritis, dementia, memory, bone and joint pain can pretty much be explained as secondary to the sarc. As sarc progresses, it ends up scarring the organs--so they don't work properly. so even if there is no active disease--the remnants of things past can cause problems years later. I'm glad you've got an attorney to help you with the SSDI. Be sure to keep any appts they set up, and to describe your disease--at least for me-- I explained it as taking "MS, Dementia, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Peripheral Neuropathy" and wrapping them all in one package. Not that I have MS-- but it's so very similar--they got the picture. Hope this helps, Tracie NS Co-owner/moderator PS. WE too have the crummy disease, so if we don't get back immediately, give us a day or so-- we are all in flare right now-- so we're a bit behind. Welcome to the family--we are all in this together--and no question is too dumb to ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 I have been suffering from neurosarcoidosis symptoms since 2003. I have been on prednisone and many other pain medication and as soon as they wean me off they come right back. I am trying to get SSI but am finding it quite hard. I have to get a lawyer to try to get medical help that I need since I have not worked steadily since 2003 and I still need to see my doctors. Does anyone have any other advice for me? I am tired of getting the run around. I need some treatment. At the moment it is affecting my back, eyes, and memory. First--you definately need more than just prednisone. With systemic or Neurosarcoidosis, it generally takes a combination of medication- immunosupressants to stop the progression of the disease. Imuran, Methotrexate, Plaquenil, Remicade, Humira, Enbrel, are just a few of the choices. IF you are light sensitive--get into the Ophthalmologist (MD)--not the Optometrist (OD). OD's are great for glasses or contacts- but don't have the knowledge of eye diseases to the extent that the MD does. You would need Pred Forte drops and Homatropine to keep the eyes dilated to keep from ending up with glaucoma--and loose of vision. The back and joint pain, can be helped with the immunosupressants, but you'll need anti-inflamatories also. Motrin helps as does many of the other anti-=inflamatories. Go to WWW.ARTHRITIS.ORG AND CHECK OUT THE DRUG REFERENCE GUIDE--IT HAS ALL the catagories of meds for inflamatory diseases. In our LINKS and ARCHIVES --THE site address should be at the bottom of this and every email that comes from the group-- and there is a wealth of information there. As far as the disability--you'll probably need Neuropsych Testing to prove the NS and that it's effecting the brain. This testing is more question answer/geometric puzzles, and memory recall-- but it all tells the pros that there is problems that can't be seen on CT's or MRI's. Each test makes a certain part of the brain work, so if there is any deficit--it'll show up there. Do you have a proven sarc diagnosis with biopsy? Once you've got that, then all the arthritis, dementia, memory, bone and joint pain can pretty much be explained as secondary to the sarc. As sarc progresses, it ends up scarring the organs--so they don't work properly. so even if there is no active disease--the remnants of things past can cause problems years later. I'm glad you've got an attorney to help you with the SSDI. Be sure to keep any appts they set up, and to describe your disease--at least for me-- I explained it as taking "MS, Dementia, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Peripheral Neuropathy" and wrapping them all in one package. Not that I have MS-- but it's so very similar--they got the picture. Hope this helps, Tracie NS Co-owner/moderator PS. WE too have the crummy disease, so if we don't get back immediately, give us a day or so-- we are all in flare right now-- so we're a bit behind. Welcome to the family--we are all in this together--and no question is too dumb to ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 hi i am sorry u are having so much trouble- as it looks like u already have gotten the info on the medical side i would like to help u with the ssdi side - i just got on ssdi after a long three year ordeal- the first thing to do is get a lawyer who has done ssdi cases before-also document all doctor appts and if u havnt already get medical documents signed by your doc that say u are to sick to work- also keep records of all medical appts and the names of all docs u see- also look into getting help from your senators and congressmen-that made a big difference in my getting a hearing quicker- Hope this helps MATT --- tiodaat@... wrote: > In a message dated 4/4/06 8:11:46 PM Pacific > Daylight Time, > sglaspie2000@... writes: > > > > I have been suffering from neurosarcoidosis > symptoms since 2003. I > > have been on prednisone and many other pain > medication and as soon as > > they wean me off they come right back. I am > trying to get SSI but am > > finding it quite hard. I have to get a lawyer to > try to get medical > > help that I need since I have not worked steadily > since 2003 and I > > still need to see my doctors. Does anyone have > any other advice for > > me? I am tired of getting the run around. I need > some treatment. At > > the moment it is affecting my back, eyes, and > memory. > > > > First--you definately need more than just > prednisone. With systemic or > Neurosarcoidosis, it generally takes a combination > of medication- immunosupressants > to stop the progression of the disease. > Imuran, Methotrexate, Plaquenil, Remicade, Humira, > Enbrel, are just a few of > the choices. > IF you are light sensitive--get into the > Ophthalmologist (MD)--not the > Optometrist (OD). OD's are great for glasses or > contacts- but don't have the > knowledge of eye diseases to the extent that the MD > does. You would need Pred Forte > drops and Homatropine to keep the eyes dilated to > keep from ending up with > glaucoma--and loose of vision. > The back and joint pain, can be helped with the > immunosupressants, but you'll > need anti-inflamatories also. Motrin helps as does > many of the other > anti-=inflamatories. > Go to WWW.ARTHRITIS.ORG AND CHECK OUT THE DRUG > REFERENCE GUIDE--IT HAS ALL > the catagories of meds for inflamatory diseases. > In our LINKS and ARCHIVES --THE site address should > be at the bottom of this > and every email that comes from the group-- and > there is a wealth of > information there. > As far as the disability--you'll probably need > Neuropsych Testing to prove > the NS and that it's effecting the brain. This > testing is more question > answer/geometric puzzles, and memory recall-- but it > all tells the pros that there is > problems that can't be seen on CT's or MRI's. Each > test makes a certain part > of the brain work, so if there is any deficit--it'll > show up there. > Do you have a proven sarc diagnosis with biopsy? > Once you've got that, then > all the arthritis, dementia, memory, bone and joint > pain can pretty much be > explained as secondary to the sarc. > As sarc progresses, it ends up scarring the > organs--so they don't work > properly. so even if there is no active > disease--the remnants of things past can > cause problems years later. > I'm glad you've got an attorney to help you with the > SSDI. Be sure to keep > any appts they set up, and to describe your > disease--at least for me-- I > explained it as taking " MS, Dementia, Rheumatoid > Arthritis, Peripheral Neuropathy " > and wrapping them all in one package. Not that I > have MS-- but it's so very > similar--they got the picture. > Hope this helps, > Tracie > NS Co-owner/moderator > > PS. WE too have the crummy disease, so if we don't > get back immediately, > give us a day or so-- we are all in flare right > now-- so we're a bit behind. > Welcome to the family--we are all in this > together--and no question is too dumb > to ask. > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 hi i am sorry u are having so much trouble- as it looks like u already have gotten the info on the medical side i would like to help u with the ssdi side - i just got on ssdi after a long three year ordeal- the first thing to do is get a lawyer who has done ssdi cases before-also document all doctor appts and if u havnt already get medical documents signed by your doc that say u are to sick to work- also keep records of all medical appts and the names of all docs u see- also look into getting help from your senators and congressmen-that made a big difference in my getting a hearing quicker- Hope this helps MATT --- tiodaat@... wrote: > In a message dated 4/4/06 8:11:46 PM Pacific > Daylight Time, > sglaspie2000@... writes: > > > > I have been suffering from neurosarcoidosis > symptoms since 2003. I > > have been on prednisone and many other pain > medication and as soon as > > they wean me off they come right back. I am > trying to get SSI but am > > finding it quite hard. I have to get a lawyer to > try to get medical > > help that I need since I have not worked steadily > since 2003 and I > > still need to see my doctors. Does anyone have > any other advice for > > me? I am tired of getting the run around. I need > some treatment. At > > the moment it is affecting my back, eyes, and > memory. > > > > First--you definately need more than just > prednisone. With systemic or > Neurosarcoidosis, it generally takes a combination > of medication- immunosupressants > to stop the progression of the disease. > Imuran, Methotrexate, Plaquenil, Remicade, Humira, > Enbrel, are just a few of > the choices. > IF you are light sensitive--get into the > Ophthalmologist (MD)--not the > Optometrist (OD). OD's are great for glasses or > contacts- but don't have the > knowledge of eye diseases to the extent that the MD > does. You would need Pred Forte > drops and Homatropine to keep the eyes dilated to > keep from ending up with > glaucoma--and loose of vision. > The back and joint pain, can be helped with the > immunosupressants, but you'll > need anti-inflamatories also. Motrin helps as does > many of the other > anti-=inflamatories. > Go to WWW.ARTHRITIS.ORG AND CHECK OUT THE DRUG > REFERENCE GUIDE--IT HAS ALL > the catagories of meds for inflamatory diseases. > In our LINKS and ARCHIVES --THE site address should > be at the bottom of this > and every email that comes from the group-- and > there is a wealth of > information there. > As far as the disability--you'll probably need > Neuropsych Testing to prove > the NS and that it's effecting the brain. This > testing is more question > answer/geometric puzzles, and memory recall-- but it > all tells the pros that there is > problems that can't be seen on CT's or MRI's. Each > test makes a certain part > of the brain work, so if there is any deficit--it'll > show up there. > Do you have a proven sarc diagnosis with biopsy? > Once you've got that, then > all the arthritis, dementia, memory, bone and joint > pain can pretty much be > explained as secondary to the sarc. > As sarc progresses, it ends up scarring the > organs--so they don't work > properly. so even if there is no active > disease--the remnants of things past can > cause problems years later. > I'm glad you've got an attorney to help you with the > SSDI. Be sure to keep > any appts they set up, and to describe your > disease--at least for me-- I > explained it as taking " MS, Dementia, Rheumatoid > Arthritis, Peripheral Neuropathy " > and wrapping them all in one package. Not that I > have MS-- but it's so very > similar--they got the picture. > Hope this helps, > Tracie > NS Co-owner/moderator > > PS. WE too have the crummy disease, so if we don't > get back immediately, > give us a day or so-- we are all in flare right > now-- so we're a bit behind. > Welcome to the family--we are all in this > together--and no question is too dumb > to ask. > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 hi i am sorry u are having so much trouble- as it looks like u already have gotten the info on the medical side i would like to help u with the ssdi side - i just got on ssdi after a long three year ordeal- the first thing to do is get a lawyer who has done ssdi cases before-also document all doctor appts and if u havnt already get medical documents signed by your doc that say u are to sick to work- also keep records of all medical appts and the names of all docs u see- also look into getting help from your senators and congressmen-that made a big difference in my getting a hearing quicker- Hope this helps MATT --- tiodaat@... wrote: > In a message dated 4/4/06 8:11:46 PM Pacific > Daylight Time, > sglaspie2000@... writes: > > > > I have been suffering from neurosarcoidosis > symptoms since 2003. I > > have been on prednisone and many other pain > medication and as soon as > > they wean me off they come right back. I am > trying to get SSI but am > > finding it quite hard. I have to get a lawyer to > try to get medical > > help that I need since I have not worked steadily > since 2003 and I > > still need to see my doctors. Does anyone have > any other advice for > > me? I am tired of getting the run around. I need > some treatment. At > > the moment it is affecting my back, eyes, and > memory. > > > > First--you definately need more than just > prednisone. With systemic or > Neurosarcoidosis, it generally takes a combination > of medication- immunosupressants > to stop the progression of the disease. > Imuran, Methotrexate, Plaquenil, Remicade, Humira, > Enbrel, are just a few of > the choices. > IF you are light sensitive--get into the > Ophthalmologist (MD)--not the > Optometrist (OD). OD's are great for glasses or > contacts- but don't have the > knowledge of eye diseases to the extent that the MD > does. You would need Pred Forte > drops and Homatropine to keep the eyes dilated to > keep from ending up with > glaucoma--and loose of vision. > The back and joint pain, can be helped with the > immunosupressants, but you'll > need anti-inflamatories also. Motrin helps as does > many of the other > anti-=inflamatories. > Go to WWW.ARTHRITIS.ORG AND CHECK OUT THE DRUG > REFERENCE GUIDE--IT HAS ALL > the catagories of meds for inflamatory diseases. > In our LINKS and ARCHIVES --THE site address should > be at the bottom of this > and every email that comes from the group-- and > there is a wealth of > information there. > As far as the disability--you'll probably need > Neuropsych Testing to prove > the NS and that it's effecting the brain. This > testing is more question > answer/geometric puzzles, and memory recall-- but it > all tells the pros that there is > problems that can't be seen on CT's or MRI's. Each > test makes a certain part > of the brain work, so if there is any deficit--it'll > show up there. > Do you have a proven sarc diagnosis with biopsy? > Once you've got that, then > all the arthritis, dementia, memory, bone and joint > pain can pretty much be > explained as secondary to the sarc. > As sarc progresses, it ends up scarring the > organs--so they don't work > properly. so even if there is no active > disease--the remnants of things past can > cause problems years later. > I'm glad you've got an attorney to help you with the > SSDI. Be sure to keep > any appts they set up, and to describe your > disease--at least for me-- I > explained it as taking " MS, Dementia, Rheumatoid > Arthritis, Peripheral Neuropathy " > and wrapping them all in one package. Not that I > have MS-- but it's so very > similar--they got the picture. > Hope this helps, > Tracie > NS Co-owner/moderator > > PS. WE too have the crummy disease, so if we don't > get back immediately, > give us a day or so-- we are all in flare right > now-- so we're a bit behind. > Welcome to the family--we are all in this > together--and no question is too dumb > to ask. > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 i was on 20mg and when my doc. took me off it was 15mg for 2 wks, 10mg for 2 wks, and then 5mg for 2 wks. but, please check with your doc. first. thanks ken o. To: Lung <Breathe-Support >Sent: Sunday, March 1, 2009 1:47:58 PMSubject: (unknown) Hello all Hope everyone is enjoying there Sunday!! I have a question. I am on 2omg of Prednisone and want to go off does anybody know what is the typical step down dosage? Thanks guys Walt on Whidbey Nsip,uip,IPF 06 Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, "I will try again tomorrow.†Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 Hey Walt........ "typical"......that could be tough.....my max was 40mg and that was 3 to 4 years ago. My pulmo then wanted to get me off altogether. We tried various formulas. From 40 down to 15 or 20 was pretty straight forward. From there on it got very complicated. I actually got down to 7mg one time, and that was down from 10mg by 1mg per month. Everytime I get sick my #1 complaint is that my lungs feel like they are filling......can't lay flat to sleep, etc, and prednisone is the only thing that works, and it works great and quick. I've been on it for 4 years, currently on 20mg, and I don't even care anymore. My doc would like me to come down, and I may, to 10 or 15.......at this point prednisone and it's side effects are the least of my worries.....Good luck with it !! jim Subject: (unknown)To: "Lung" <Breathe-Support >Date: Sunday, March 1, 2009, 12:47 PM Hello all Hope everyone is enjoying there Sunday!! I have a question. I am on 2omg of Prednisone and want to go off does anybody know what is the typical step down dosage? Thanks guys Walt on Whidbey Nsip,uip,IPF 06 Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, "I will try again tomorrow.†Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 Hey Walt........ "typical"......that could be tough.....my max was 40mg and that was 3 to 4 years ago. My pulmo then wanted to get me off altogether. We tried various formulas. From 40 down to 15 or 20 was pretty straight forward. From there on it got very complicated. I actually got down to 7mg one time, and that was down from 10mg by 1mg per month. Everytime I get sick my #1 complaint is that my lungs feel like they are filling......can't lay flat to sleep, etc, and prednisone is the only thing that works, and it works great and quick. I've been on it for 4 years, currently on 20mg, and I don't even care anymore. My doc would like me to come down, and I may, to 10 or 15.......at this point prednisone and it's side effects are the least of my worries.....Good luck with it !! jim Subject: (unknown)To: "Lung" <Breathe-Support >Date: Sunday, March 1, 2009, 12:47 PM Hello all Hope everyone is enjoying there Sunday!! I have a question. I am on 2omg of Prednisone and want to go off does anybody know what is the typical step down dosage? Thanks guys Walt on Whidbey Nsip,uip,IPF 06 Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, "I will try again tomorrow.†Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 Walt, The answer as you've already heard is slow! The most I was ever on was 100mg, I decreased from 100 to 80 to 60 to 40 every two weeks. Once I got down to 20mg the pace slowed way down and it took several months to get off entirely. The thing to keep in mind is that when we're on prednisone our bodies stop making cortisol (because we're getting it artificially). When we're coming off the predinsone we have to coax our bodies into making it again and that takes time. There can be very serious consequences to coming off too quickly so please be careful and consult your doctor before doing anything on your own. Beth Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 To: Lung <Breathe-Support >Sent: Sunday, March 1, 2009 4:47:58 PMSubject: (unknown) Hello all Hope everyone is enjoying there Sunday!! I have a question. I am on 2omg of Prednisone and want to go off does anybody know what is the typical step down dosage? Thanks guys Walt on Whidbey Nsip,uip,IPF 06 Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, "I will try again tomorrow.†Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 Walt, The answer as you've already heard is slow! The most I was ever on was 100mg, I decreased from 100 to 80 to 60 to 40 every two weeks. Once I got down to 20mg the pace slowed way down and it took several months to get off entirely. The thing to keep in mind is that when we're on prednisone our bodies stop making cortisol (because we're getting it artificially). When we're coming off the predinsone we have to coax our bodies into making it again and that takes time. There can be very serious consequences to coming off too quickly so please be careful and consult your doctor before doing anything on your own. Beth Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 To: Lung <Breathe-Support >Sent: Sunday, March 1, 2009 4:47:58 PMSubject: (unknown) Hello all Hope everyone is enjoying there Sunday!! I have a question. I am on 2omg of Prednisone and want to go off does anybody know what is the typical step down dosage? Thanks guys Walt on Whidbey Nsip,uip,IPF 06 Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, "I will try again tomorrow.†Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 Walt, MB is so very correct about being SLOOOOOOOW. Too many of us look at it like a contest. There are some whose adrenal glands never turn production back on. I have been on no less than 20mg (except the time I did taper to 17mg for 2 weeks)for over 3 years. Was on 80 after my last flare in the big house. Tapered at a similar rate down to 25mg. From there my Rheumy has me going 1mg every 2 weeks and then hold at 20mg to see what happens for a bit. In the autoinflammatory diseases dropping too quickly can kick off a flare. So, take it slow and patiently and keep taking your Calcium and Vit D and working with your doctor. Tom PA AOSD NSIP Anemia Splenomegaly etc....... > > Walt, > The answer as you've already heard is slow! The most I was ever on was 100mg, I decreased from 100 to 80 to 60 to 40 every two weeks. Once I got down to 20mg the pace slowed way down and it took several months to get off entirely. > The thing to keep in mind is that when we're on prednisone our bodies stop making cortisol (because we're getting it artificially). When we're coming off the predinsone we have to coax our bodies into making it again and that takes time. There can be very serious consequences to coming off too quickly so please be careful and consult your doctor before doing anything on your own. > > Beth > Moderator > Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 > > > > > ________________________________ > From: WS > To: Lung Breathe-Support > > Sent: Sunday, March 1, 2009 4:47:58 PM > Subject: (unknown) > > > Hello all >  Hope everyone  is enjoying there Sunday!! > I have a question. I am on 2omg of Prednisone and want to go off does anybody know  what is the typical step down dosage? > Thanks guys > Walt on Whidbey > Nsip,uip,IPF 06 > > > Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, " I will try again tomorrow.†> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 Walt, MB is so very correct about being SLOOOOOOOW. Too many of us look at it like a contest. There are some whose adrenal glands never turn production back on. I have been on no less than 20mg (except the time I did taper to 17mg for 2 weeks)for over 3 years. Was on 80 after my last flare in the big house. Tapered at a similar rate down to 25mg. From there my Rheumy has me going 1mg every 2 weeks and then hold at 20mg to see what happens for a bit. In the autoinflammatory diseases dropping too quickly can kick off a flare. So, take it slow and patiently and keep taking your Calcium and Vit D and working with your doctor. Tom PA AOSD NSIP Anemia Splenomegaly etc....... > > Walt, > The answer as you've already heard is slow! The most I was ever on was 100mg, I decreased from 100 to 80 to 60 to 40 every two weeks. Once I got down to 20mg the pace slowed way down and it took several months to get off entirely. > The thing to keep in mind is that when we're on prednisone our bodies stop making cortisol (because we're getting it artificially). When we're coming off the predinsone we have to coax our bodies into making it again and that takes time. There can be very serious consequences to coming off too quickly so please be careful and consult your doctor before doing anything on your own. > > Beth > Moderator > Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 > > > > > ________________________________ > From: WS > To: Lung Breathe-Support > > Sent: Sunday, March 1, 2009 4:47:58 PM > Subject: (unknown) > > > Hello all >  Hope everyone  is enjoying there Sunday!! > I have a question. I am on 2omg of Prednisone and want to go off does anybody know  what is the typical step down dosage? > Thanks guys > Walt on Whidbey > Nsip,uip,IPF 06 > > > Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, " I will try again tomorrow.†> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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