Guest guest Posted June 4, 1999 Report Share Posted June 4, 1999 Dear , That was quite a post! The story about your business manager is truly unbelievable--I guess that totally trusting your assets (or yourself for that matter) to another individual without any oversight is never a good idea. When we allow others to take over aspects of our life, it may feel like a relief, but then we lose control over those aspects. What you said about religion is very powerful and profound, and I hope it doesn't chase anyone from the group (although I'm afraid it might). Secularism has never been very popular in the U.S. (many people might feel that way privately, but few have the courage to profess it openly). It seems in the U.S. that being religious is equated with being good or moral, although I personally have never seen the connection. I have many friends who are good, honest people and are religious, and many who are good, honest people and athiests. I think how well you " do unto others as you would have them do unto you " is a true measure of someone's morality, rather than how strongly you profess to believe in God. It seems that you have your work cut out for you, and hope that you can get your business back on track while still continuing your valuable research. Take care, AntJoan ------------------------------------------------------------------------ eGroups.com home: hyperthyroidism - Simplifying group communications Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 4, 1999 Report Share Posted June 4, 1999 , I'm sure you are extremely exhausted from your ordeal. And I'm sure it wasn't your intent to make light of others faith and beliefs. I, myself, am not familiar with a religion that you described, as being norm in any sense of reality. You've obviously not agreed with certain posts pertaining to Gods powers of healing. Thats okay. We just wouldn't want to start inferring that someones belief system is errational because it is not yours. Faith and determination are a powerful source of healing, whether it be physical or mental. We should accept this method as a viable pathway. This group has been a great source of information. I hope we can return to the format that has provided wonderful mutual support, where barriers for support did not exist. (per se) Deb ------------------------------------------------------------------------ eGroups.com home: hyperthyroidism - Simplifying group communications Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 4, 1999 Report Share Posted June 4, 1999 Welcome back ---Sorry about your stressful times. I know what you mean about abuses in " religion " --that is why we can't just rely on what a man says, but go back to only trusting in the Bible(for unity and truth). Hope we can get on with our thyroid " treatments. " This flax seed oil remedy for eye involvement is a real interest to me, as my left eye has been twitching for about 2 months. However, I am down to only 5 mg. of Tapazole a day, now. Best wishes with your business. Lori ------------------------------------------------------------------------ eGroups.com home: hyperthyroidism - Simplifying group communications Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 4, 1999 Report Share Posted June 4, 1999 Take care of yourself ..I hope this " nightmare " you have been dealing with will HEAL quickly. Stay well. Esther ------------------------------------------------------------------------ eGroups.com home: hyperthyroidism - Simplifying group communications Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 5, 1999 Report Share Posted June 5, 1999 Wow, that is some kind of a story. I just want the group to know that I have been on this list since the beginning, I am taking the supplements that I am comfortable with and that are working for me. I don't take all of the ones on the list, but quite a few, and I have to admit that I am feeling much better since doing so. I think " is " incredibly intelligent and has done everything he could to help each of us as individuals. Anyone who doesn't believe in him or his help and work with this group should leave the group. Why would anyone devote all of the time he has to this thyroid cause if he didn't know what he was talking about? Even though i have my symptoms under control for the most part, I am still staying on the list to watch and listen to others and maybe pick up something usefull on occasion. I've been on other list that have had people 'flaming' at each other, and it is not pleasant to read all the bickering. That should be done privately amongst the ones disagreeing with each other. By the way, , what kind of business is it that you own? Just curious. Best wishes that you get it back to a healthy and prosperous source for yourself and family. Chris ------------------------------------------------------------------------ eGroups.com home: hyperthyroidism - Simplifying group communications Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2002 Report Share Posted August 8, 2002 , Please don't think that you " let " or " allowed " this disease to get to you--dispite our best efforts, this thing takes over whenever it wants to for as long as it wants to. As for the constipation, try a store brand version of Metamucil (will cost a lot less w/ the same effect....) . You will be in my thoughts and prayers ..... Chris greywolf70@... -- Update From Hello Everyone, Hopefully some of you remember me. I have been gone from the group so long. I have been struggling to try and change the quality of my life. I hate to admit that I let this Disease beat me up so bad at times. I know you all must know what I am talking about. Anyway hopefully I am back on the up swing. I have been having daily back pain that I have allowed to get me down. I had an MRI and I have moderate to severe disk degeneration. Today I had an Epidural Injection that I am really hoping is going to help get rid of this pain. It was amazing to me that an x-ray showed I had mild damage and the MRI showed the real picture. I still am having stomach problems that I don't even know what to do about. My stomach swells up and it is tender. This worries me more than anything. I have such severe constipation that I just can't seem to get rid of. I feel let down with the Doc's I see. I just even hate to see them even though for now I have to. This was suppose to be a positive uplifting message, sorry. I am still working barely. I am thankful for that and I do really feel some hope with having this Epidural injection today. I have so many things I want to do that I am just not getting done. I know I have probably let down a lot of you that have been so kind, compassionate and generous to me. I am sorry because I don't show it but you are all dear to me. I am still a little foggy from this injection so I may sound a little off. I have missed everyone and I think of you often. I wish everyone the best. Love, jatw@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2002 Report Share Posted August 8, 2002 , Of course we remember you. No need to apologize for being sick, or human. We all know what it is like since we all face or have faced the same illness. It is nice to hear from you though. I hope your pain shot works. It always amazes me what we are able to endure and still keep living. Here at Stilligans Island we run fevers daily and still try to function as normal. We endure pain at all levels, extreme fatigue, popping pills, injections, hospitalization, joint replacements, midevil testing, and at times unreasonable employers, doctors, family members and so on. Still, we endure and keep on keeping on, Isn't that a major tribute to human spirit? In spite of everything, you are doing a good job of keeping together. Just thought you should know. Thinking of you and no, you are never forgotten, even if your keyboard gets a little dusty from time to time. We all understand. Smiles, Caroline wrote:Hello Everyone, Hopefully some of you remember me. I have been gone from the group so long. We may not be able to change the direction of the wind, but we can adjust our sails. --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2002 Report Share Posted August 8, 2002 On Thu, 8 Aug 2002 02:40:04 -0800 " " <jatw@...> writes: <<I still am having stomach problems that I don't even know what to do about. My stomach swells up and it is tender. This worries me more than anything. I have such severe constipation that I just can't seem to get rid of. >> Dear , This sounds like me. I was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and they fixed me right up with some Librax. Suffered a long time, though, before I finally got to a gastroenterologist and she figured it out. She also tested me for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) which can be more serious. It's an autoimmune disease of the intestines. It's worth having it checked out, because if a person has one autoimmune disease, they are more likely to develop another. I hope it turns out to be something simple for you. Cyndi in Little Rock, AR LambosPals@... / May today there be peace within you. -) May you trust God that you are exactly \ where you are meant to be. amen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2002 Report Share Posted August 9, 2002 Dear Cyndi, Thanks for posting. I do have IBS I currently take Hyoscyamine and Nexium daily for my stomache problems. They help with some of my problems. I will ask my Doc about the other med. Over the counter stuff, Flaxseed stuff that use to work for my constipation doesn't any more. If anyone has suggestions I am all ears. jatw@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2002 Report Share Posted August 9, 2002 Dear Cyndi, Thanks for posting. I do have IBS I currently take Hyoscyamine and Nexium daily for my stomache problems. They help with some of my problems. I will ask my Doc about the other med. Over the counter stuff, Flaxseed stuff that use to work for my constipation doesn't any more. If anyone has suggestions I am all ears. jatw@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 , Congratulations on advancing to the next step. I am glad that you are feeling better and hope this brings you good relief. You sound like you are in good spirits and hopefully, post surgery, the worst is behind you. Feisty On! Cam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 Hi , I hope that all went well today and that you are having a very restful night. > Dear Friends, > > Jennie got off this afternoon, and I trust is having a chance to > rest up or at least catch her breath. > > I wish I had time to catch up with everyone but am online briefly > via a somewhat tenuous phone connection in my hospital room. > > I am still in 1034 (10th floor Feinberg Pavilion) but expect to be > moved some time soon to the general neuro unit on the 12th floor. > > Meanwhile, the surgery is definitely on for early this morning. Post- > test, Dr. Rosenow revealed that I had not responded to the lowest > dose of morphine or the placebo and had responded to a slightly > higher dose of morphine administered twice. The past day, or I > should say yesterday, was amazing. I got the higher-dose morphine, > skipped my oxycontin, and felt normal for the first time since one > day in 1999 and more days in 1997. So today I get " the pump. " > > Thank you so much for all the notes, cards, good wishes, and lovely > FLOWERS! > > Hope to catch up with everyone soon. > > Love, > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2005 Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 , I'm glad to hear you are home from the hospital, but sorry about the spinal headache. Hope you will get quick answers from your doc and that it is something that will go away on its own and not require further tweaking. Or something that will take only minor tweaking and then will be perfect forever and ever!! You need a break. loriann > Hi, Feisty Friends -- > > I had hoped to get out a QOW today, as well as personal thanks to > everyone who contacted me and otherwise helped me to keep going in the > hospital. > > Unfortunately I have developed a spinal headache since I had the > surgery last Friday and came home from the hospital on Sunday. It has > built in intensity and, as of this morning, was continuous. It abates > when I lie down (as instructed by the neurosurgeon, J. Rosenow, via > someone in his office this a.m.) but returns with a vengeance whenever > I have to get up. I have now emailed him and am waiting to get some > clarification -- is this a catheter complication, a CSF leak, what? > And what now? > > So, my apologies to everyone . . . I hope REALLY be back with you all > soon. And thanks to as always, and also to Cam, for continuing > to hold the fort! > > Best, > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2005 Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 , I was hoping to hear you were well on the road to recovery...hopefully this headache business will just be a momentary setback. Don't worry about us...we are getting by...we only had one questionable post over the week and and I managed to sort it out! The workload has not been arduous....I am simply amazed at the number of people that subscribe and unsubscribe to this board everyday. Please let us all know how you are doing. Your health is what matters, so rest and recover. Best, Cam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 2005 Report Share Posted May 25, 2005 Hi Cam, I must say that I cannot imagine the meaning of your comment to our dear that you and cannot get over the number of people who resign and join the group every week! Am I crazy? Are you saying they resign and rejoin et al at will? I would rather "lurk" when I'm not feeling well than sign off and on and off and on, etc. I do feel that you guys work very hard on our behalf in ways that we probably do not even understand. I have been hanging back a bit, because I have not been feeling very well myself. This week I got put on oxygen around the clock. I had no idea how much impact this would have on my regular life! I am obeying orders because I know that there were times when I was not even making sense! I have been using oxygen in conjunction with my bi-PAP machine for quite a while now. However, my daytimes were my own, until this past week. God love my husband! Since it is so hard for me to carry the cartridge around, he (Ch.E. engineer) put together a little "carrier" for my O2! For the first time in some time I plan to play bridge tomorrow, and just "cart" my breathing machine along! Here's hoping I make it! My very best to you, Cam, to , and also to . I hope that you are ALL recovering well! Sincerely, Carole Myron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 2005 Report Share Posted May 25, 2005 Hi Carole, What I meant about the number of folks joining and (unjoining!)every day is this: The moderators are alerted whenever a new member joins, or unsubscribes...and every day it has not been less than one a day of each variety. It doesn't require any action by the moderator per se, although this goes back to the old question of who is responsible for making new members feel at home here....looking at it from this end...it must be a job for everyone...no moderator could do more than welcome a new member. And of course I think new members have to help keep us all up to date on what is on their minds. As to the numbers leaving, I suspect most of them sign up and then find this group is fairly well focused on one aspect of scoliosis and may not feel it is what they are looking for. I don't think they just sign in and out to post. Regardless, the total number of members continues to creep upward..so more members stay than go...so I suppose our small corner of the world means something. I am so sorry to hear that you are lugging around Oxygen now...isn't it your turn for a break now??!! I hope your health improves as you adapt to this new contraption. Best Wishes, Cam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 2005 Report Share Posted May 25, 2005 My heart goes out to you Carole, You are the one of the fiestiest of the Fiestys, so I know that you will over come this and make the best of the situation. > Hi Cam, > I must say that I cannot imagine the meaning of your comment to our dear > that you and cannot get over the number of people who resign and > join the group every week! Am I crazy? Are you saying they resign and > rejoin et al at will? I would rather " lurk " when I'm not feeling well than sign > off and on and off and on, etc. I do feel that you guys work very hard on > our behalf in ways that we probably do not even understand. > > I have been hanging back a bit, because I have not been feeling very well > myself. This week I got put on oxygen around the clock. I had no idea how > much impact this would have on my regular life! I am obeying orders because I > know that there were times when I was not even making sense! I have been > using oxygen in conjunction with my bi-PAP machine for quite a while now. > However, my daytimes were my own, until this past week. > > God love my husband! Since it is so hard for me to carry the cartridge > around, he (Ch.E. engineer) put together a little " carrier " for my O2! For the > first time in some time I plan to play bridge tomorrow, and just " cart " my > breathing machine along! Here's hoping I make it! > > My very best to you, Cam, to , and also to . I hope that you > are ALL recovering well! > > Sincerely, > > Carole Myron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 Best of Luck !! > > had another set back. She is supposed to go to rehab this > upcoming Monday (24th) and then they are hopeful that she will be able > to finally come home by the end of next week!! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 Great big Huge Happy Hugs to for a quick recovery. > >> > had another set back. She is supposed to go to rehab this > > upcoming Monday (24th) and then they are hopeful that she will be > able > > to finally come home by the end of next week!!> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 So sorry to hear about 's setback! Please let her know I'm thinking of her! Thank you! Love, Isabella Update from had another set back. She is supposed to go to rehab this upcoming Monday (24th) and then they are hopeful that she will be able to finally come home by the end of next week!! Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 , I know this sounds impossible but we have had very good results from spraying the raid ant and roach spray. The bombs don't work because they have a different chemical in them so it leaves me spraying by hand and we have found that if you spray "everyday" with the raid the things will die off. I don't know what these "things" are but they don't like the substances in the raid ant and roach spray. Rita update from My dear mite sufferers: I haven't been able to use my computer because I can't stand the mite attacks I get when at the computer. I'm sorry I haven't responded to your kind replies to me. I wanted to give you an update. A) I was really thinking I was going mad, I couldn't bare this ordeal any longer. People were thinking I was crazy. They couldn't believe these mites could still be around after I'd had a PCO spray a month ago. I've gotten comments from people very close to me like "Just don't think about them and they won't bother you so much" and "you need to see a psychiatrist, as I think you're making more out of this than is there", Haaaaaaa! I wish. Well, so I really did start wondering if I was going insane. Maybe I've acquired some bizarre mental illness set off by the mites. Then Saturday, after rising and feeling the bugs on me I went to the bathroom mirror. I had a spray bottle of Listerine/water 50/50 right there. I felt something crawl on my cheek and I quick sprayed a tissue with Listerine and wiped my face. Not only did I catch one, but it was crawling across the tissue. It was very small black dot but was moving. I put it in alcohol and took it Monday to the Colorado State University Extension Service here in Lakewood, Colorado. The scientist there confirmed it to be a mite. So after all this torment for 1 1/2 months, at least I know the biting, the crawlinging into every orifice is real. I am not insane.....yet. C) By the way, 1 1/2 months ago I took a live sample to the vet and under the microscope we could see the mite wiggling. Ugly little creature. If these monsters were any bigger and I could actually see their features I'd be screaming in terror. The fact that we can't see themn is small silver lining behind our hurricane. D) The vet and PCO insist I must still have a source near or in the house. I'd already checked the outside, but opened a shade to look outside and there in front of the window is a pear tree with a bird nest buried inside the leaves. I hadn't seen it before, The tree branches are right outside my window and brush against it. Not only did I have this nest removed today, but had the house sprayed again with Bifenthrin, inside and out, in the attic and crawl space. The PCO is also going to check the roof, chimney and gutters for bird nests, So now I'm getting ready to fog my home with a TAT fogger bug killer that was recommended (anybody use this brand?). It was one of the many suggested by a PCO. Please everyone pray that this will kill them. If not, I'm ready to put all I own in storage for however many years it takes for them to die. I'm ready to sell my home and move to Alaska if need be. I just cannot live in this torment. It is beyond me. God in heaven be merciful to us all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 Do like Rita says and spray around your computer and where you sit with the Raid. Use some kind if incense in the room, it keeps the mites from communicating, sit on a wooden chair with no padding, and keep your feet off the floor. If your keyboard and mouse are a problem go to Walmart and buy the Lavender smelling mothballs, put a few in a garbage bag, stick the keyboard in it and put a twist tie around the mouth of the bag and the keyboard cord. Do the same with the mouse except use a ziplock bag and a twist tie. Leave over night. The mothballs (which are a insecticde) will penetrate the keyboard and kill the bugs inside. The smaller the garbage bag the better, it makes for a better " Gas Chamber " . I use this method for my laptop, by putting three mothball packets in the same part of the laptop bag as the laptop, a couple in the pocket for the accessories, and five in a plastic bag to but the entire laptop bag into. This kills all the bugs in short order (like overnight). This also works well for luggage. > > My dear mite sufferers:  I haven't been able to use my computer because I can't stand the mite attacks I get when at the computer. I'm sorry I haven't responded to your kind replies to me. I wanted to give you an update. >  > A) I was really thinking I was going mad, I couldn't bare this ordeal any longer. People were thinking I was crazy. They couldn't believe these mites could still be around after I'd had a PCO spray a month ago. I've gotten comments from people very close to me like " Just don't think about them and they won't bother you so much " and " you need to see a psychiatrist, as I think you're making more out of this than is there " ,  Haaaaaaa! I wish. >  >  Well, so I really did start wondering if I was going insane. Maybe I've acquired some bizarre mental illness set off by the mites. Then Saturday, after rising and feeling the bugs on me I went to the bathroom mirror. I had a spray bottle of Listerine/water 50/50 right there. I felt something crawl on my cheek and I quick sprayed a tissue with Listerine and wiped my face. Not only did I catch one, but it was crawling across the tissue. It was very small black dot but was moving. I put it in alcohol and took it Monday to the Colorado State University Extension Service here in Lakewood, Colorado. The scientist there confirmed it to be a mite. So after all this torment for 1 1/2 months, at least I know the biting, the crawlinging into every orifice is real. I am not insane.....yet. >  > C) By the way, 1 1/2 months ago I took a live sample to the vet and under the microscope we could see the mite wiggling.  Ugly little creature. If these monsters were any bigger and I could actually see their features I'd be screaming in terror. The fact that we can't see themn is small silver lining behind our hurricane. >  > D) The vet and PCO insist I must still have a source near or in the house. I'd already checked the outside, but opened a shade to look outside and there in front of the window is a pear tree with a bird nest buried inside the leaves. I hadn't seen it before, The tree branches are right outside my window and brush against it. >  > Not only did I have this nest removed today, but had the house sprayed again with Bifenthrin, inside and out, in the attic and crawl space. The PCO is also going to check the roof, chimney and gutters for bird nests, >  > So now I'm getting ready to fog my home with a TAT fogger bug killer that was recommended (anybody use this brand?). It was one of the many suggested by a PCO. >  > Please everyone pray that this will kill them. If not, I'm ready to put all I own in storage for however many years it takes for them to die. I'm ready to sell my home and move to Alaska if need be. I just cannot live in this torment. It is beyond me. >  > God in heaven be merciful to us all. >  > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 Hey Y'all, Today is the first day in almost 2 weeks that I have not been completely bedridden. I am still having a horrible time walking, but the worst has to be going from a sitting position to a standing position or vice versa. I am typing from a standing position now. I went to the appt that SSDI set up for me for depression! The doctor did not introduce himself asked me about 10 questions, told me to go see the public health department in his town which is impossible because I live 1.5 hours away, and told me good luck and to leave! Disappointed? To say the least! On the way home we stopped for a potty break, I passed out trying to get back into the car and had to be taken to the ER. They told me that they are NOT allowed to order MRI's through the ER. Gave me two pain shots, a prescription for tylenol with codiene and Cipro, catherized me, told me that I have a bladder infection and sent me home with directions to call for an appt at my regular dr. I called for the appt. The soonest that I can get in is February 4th. I am allergic to the Cipro and cannot take it and after tonight will be out of the pain pills! Welcome to healthcare in the high desert of California! Headed back for bed now, but wanted to let you know what was happening! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 I am sorry you are in so much pain. I hope you find some relief soon. Dawn Dawn E. I would rather be hated for who I am than to be like for who I am not ~Author Unknown From: L. <boom77boom@...> Subject: Update from spinal problems Date: Saturday, January 17, 2009, 8:44 PM Hey Y'all, Today is the first day in almost 2 weeks that I have not been completely bedridden. I am still having a horrible time walking, but the worst has to be going from a sitting position to a standing position or vice versa. I am typing from a standing position now. I went to the appt that SSDI set up for me for depression! The doctor did not introduce himself asked me about 10 questions, told me to go see the public health department in his town which is impossible because I live 1.5 hours away, and told me good luck and to leave! Disappointed? To say the least! On the way home we stopped for a potty break, I passed out trying to get back into the car and had to be taken to the ER. They told me that they are NOT allowed to order MRI's through the ER. Gave me two pain shots, a prescription for tylenol with codiene and Cipro, catherized me, told me that I have a bladder infection and sent me home with directions to call for an appt at my regular dr. I called for the appt. The soonest that I can get in is February 4th. I am allergic to the Cipro and cannot take it and after tonight will be out of the pain pills! Welcome to healthcare in the high desert of California! Headed back for bed now, but wanted to let you know what was happening! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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