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The TVClubHouse: Big Brother IX- 2008 ARCHIVES: Big Brother 9 - Part 3: Amanda and Allison Emergency: Archive through February 23, 2008 users admin

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Gina8642
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06-01-2001

Saturday, February 23, 2008 - 4:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Gina8642 a private message Print Post    
Any decent first aid kit should have sugar gel inside of it. I used to carry a tiny first aid kit as part of a job - we always had several sugar packets in it to give to folks suspected of having a hypoglycemic event. I never had to do that - but I carried that sugar around with me every day just in case.

I am curious as to why Amanda is being accused of hiding her condition from BB? She's been incrdibly open about it inside the house.

Beekindpleez
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07-18-2006

Saturday, February 23, 2008 - 4:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beekindpleez a private message Print Post    
Personally, I don't think she hid her condition. I think they all go thru extensive medical evaluations before entering the house, too.

I think she just can't do right no matter what to some folks.

Kiari43
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08-25-2005

Saturday, February 23, 2008 - 5:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kiari43 a private message Print Post    
I agree Bee, it is crazy.

Bbpeach
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07-06-2005

Saturday, February 23, 2008 - 5:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bbpeach a private message Print Post    
The same can be said when it comes to Allison.

Sunshyne4u
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06-17-2003

Saturday, February 23, 2008 - 5:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sunshyne4u a private message Print Post    
It isnt crazy imho. the other HGS have talked about it.

I am actually quite concerned as to Alison. Until they know for sure what caused the reaction, she is in quite serious danger.

Earthmother
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07-14-2002

Saturday, February 23, 2008 - 6:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Earthmother a private message Print Post    
I agree that Amanda seems to be the Jen of last season. She is blamed no matter what happens. She has been attacked verbally the same way that Jen was last year and I find it very funny that those who jumped on the Jen bandwagon don't like Amanda and don't defend her.

I like both Amanda and Allison, as a matter of fact at this point they are the only two I like. They are playing the game, but when someone needs empathy they are both the quickest to give it. They may start some stuff but I haven't heard either one talk with the viciousness of the rest.

To set some things straight: Regarding Allison; "Eppi" is a wonder-drug and can reverse a physical allergic reaction in just minutes. Once my eyes were so swollen I couldn't even wear sunglasses and 20 minutes after getting a shot of eppi I had no swelling left. We don't know if bb gave them a list of slop ingredients or not, and even if they did, you may not know you're allergic until you have a reaction. I have a friend deathly allergic to soy, and she's almost died more than once because of it. I have a son allergic to Benadryl, the drug most often given to stop allergic reactions. The same son is allergic to peatmoss, which is how we found out he was allergic to Benadryl after putting in a new garden. Allison's allergy may not be to any foods, but something in the air.

Hypogycemics need a quick, safe, sugar rush the same as diabetics when their blood sugar drops too fast. Fruit is the absolute best and quickest rememdy. An apple, a glass of milk, or fruit juice will pull your sugars up quicker than a spoon of processed sugar, honey or candy. Unprocessed are burned off too quickly and cause a quick up and then a quick down. They need something that takes longer to burn to keep your levels up until your next meal.

Sunshyne4u
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06-17-2003

Saturday, February 23, 2008 - 6:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sunshyne4u a private message Print Post    
Amanda was not attacked for no reason, like jen last season.

A quick skim of house goings-on shows that Amanda has done all kinds of drama in the house which caused major upset. Jen caused zero drama in her season, other than being a target for dick.

Earthmother
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07-14-2002

Saturday, February 23, 2008 - 6:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Earthmother a private message Print Post    
I saw it differently. Amanda is no worse than every other girl in that house, except she doesn't seem to have the mean bone some do.

Sunshyne4u
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06-17-2003

Saturday, February 23, 2008 - 7:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sunshyne4u a private message Print Post    
I saw it differently. The malicious rumors she has started has turned some in the house against her.

but yes, she does seem oblivious to the others and still tries to be buddies with them. But what choice is there?

This "Emergency" is the ticket for her to stay in the house. And she knows it.

Hiyall
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07-06-2005

Saturday, February 23, 2008 - 7:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hiyall a private message Print Post    
I have had a occasion where I have taken my meds and then not eaten properly, or at all, and my sugar will drop. It's the worst feeling in the world and I am wasting NO time finding something to eat right then. I always carry something in my purse now.

Sunshyne4u
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06-17-2003

Saturday, February 23, 2008 - 7:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sunshyne4u a private message Print Post    
I carry stuff in my glove compartment of the car. I find if i lose track of time when shopping, it can hit me fast.

Lurknomore
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07-07-2001

Saturday, February 23, 2008 - 7:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lurknomore a private message Print Post    
EM I'm with you. When I watched them go after Amanda that day outside I felt like I was watching a witch hunt. It was IMHO mean, cruel and uncalled for. She may have gossiped but far as I saw she was far less nasty and lied far less than MOST in the house.

A few even admitted to keeping the heat pointed on her, because as long as it's there it keeps it off them. And after that big fight, lets not forget Josh and Ali came in and broke into hysterical laughter, showing they weren't mad and it was just a set up.

As always, we all watch the same thing but many see it VERY differently. But this has been very clear to me.

ETA, what you said about fruit makes what Amanda said before she collapsed make perfect sense. Nat asked her about sugar water and she said it wasn't enough and I thought I heard the word processed in there but I couldn't make all all of what she was saying. Plus she looked horrid and was speaking with great effort. I find it SO sad she knew she was in trouble, she knew what she needed, and BB repeatedly ignored her!

Earthmother
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07-14-2002

Saturday, February 23, 2008 - 7:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Earthmother a private message Print Post    
A hypoglycemic crash occurs when you injest a lot of sugar without eating. As long as she is eating lots of protein and few carbs she will not crash from a margarita.

Lurknomore
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07-07-2001

Saturday, February 23, 2008 - 7:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lurknomore a private message Print Post    
EM not sure if that was a reply to what I said...but if so I was talking about last nite when Amanda repeatedly told them she needed a piece of fruit and first they told her they had to check to see if it's ok (since she was on slop), then they kept ignoring her.

But you might have juts been making an in general comment not sure...but it sounded like it wsa in response to something so wanted to clarify what I was talking about incase that was it.

As for tonight, while I haven't said a thing, my only concern would be that both have physically been through a huge stress and not sure drinking is a good idea this soon. I'd actually be more concerned for Allison, since they still have no clue what she had that allergic reaction too. If I were her I'd be FAR more concerned about that then convincing folks she was the sickest one lol. After all whatever she reacted to is still in the house!

Guinevere
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03-15-2001

Saturday, February 23, 2008 - 7:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Guinevere a private message Print Post    
I agree that Amanda does not show the meanness and ugliness that the other HGs do. I think that has something to do with why she's ganged up on - she goes on the defensive rather than the offensive, so they find her an easy target.

The gossiping and tattling she does is no different from what every other HG does. In the hypocrisy of the house, it's okay for the rest of them to do, but not okay for Amanda.

The idea that Amanda has, is or will capitalize on her medical emergency is pure speculation - I don't know how anyone inside or outside the house can know what's going on in her head, and I've heard NOTHING to suggest that she has said anything that could be interpreted that way.

Earthmother
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07-14-2002

Saturday, February 23, 2008 - 7:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Earthmother a private message Print Post    
no Lurk it was in response to another poster. You are right they should have listened to her. No one can know how it feels when your sugar drops that low unless they have experienced it. After a while you can tell and you may not have the same exact symptoms as others, but you just know. I live with a diabetic and hypoglycemic and they eat the same diet. I'm not worried about Amanda not knowing when she needs something, but more about bb listening to her. Unlike an allergic reaction there are few physical symptoms until you pass out.

Beekindpleez
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07-18-2006

Saturday, February 23, 2008 - 7:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beekindpleez a private message Print Post    
Allison is on outdoor lockdown, but the epi pen is inside. They should give her one for out there just in case.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Saturday, February 23, 2008 - 7:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
Earthmother said: \quoteA hypoglycemic crash occurs when you injest a lot of sugar without eating. As long as she is eating lots of protein and few carbs she will not crash from a margarita.} When I feel like I'm getting low blood sugar, I find the best way to avoid anything serious is to eat. Period. If I can't have a meal, I'll eat a spoonful of peanut butter. I find protein does more towards stabilizing me than sugar in any form. Each person is different. That said, if she knew she had this condition, she should've been more proactive about finding out what is in the slop, ensuring that she continues to follow the recommended six small meals a day (to keep blood sugar at an even level. IIRC, slop is quite high in protein with some carbs. If she'd been eating slop correctly and regularly, she should've been fine. (Then again, I've totally been ignoring this season and have no idea what she's eating, how she's eating it, or what "condiments" she's using.)

Kalekona
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06-12-2005

Saturday, February 23, 2008 - 7:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kalekona a private message Print Post    
At least Amanda knows what can cause her problem. Right now Allison has no idea what may cause her to react again. On the good side of that at least she knows what the allergic reaction feels like when it begins and can get to help faster. Yesterday she didn't know what she was dealing with.

I'm still interested in why she didn't want her mother called when she knows her mom will see it either online or on the show.

Stacey718995
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07-06-2007

Saturday, February 23, 2008 - 8:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Stacey718995 a private message Print Post    
It could be something as simple as just not wanting to go through the missing you part again. This is a young girl that lost her dad in an unfortunate way. Maybe it was hard for her to be away and separate and it is easier to just stay focused and not bring up all those I miss mom feelings.

Beekindpleez
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07-18-2006

Saturday, February 23, 2008 - 8:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beekindpleez a private message Print Post    
Was it that she didn't want her mother called? Or that she didn't want to talk to her mother?

I would think they informed her family.

Lurknomore
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07-07-2001

Saturday, February 23, 2008 - 9:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lurknomore a private message Print Post    
Keep in mind we were only hearing Allison's verson to Chelsia of what happened. I personally don't trust a thing out of either of their mouths. We have no clue what actually happened or why.

As I said above, maybe she was still out of it and didn't want her Mom to know and worry (not realizing it would be on TV).

Or maybe her Mom would have insisted she drop out and she wasn't up to dealing with it. We have no clue what her relationship is with her Mom do we?

Or WHO KNOWS. It could be a million things. But as usual Allison was sticking her nose in someone else's business to use it as a way to put them down and her up. BLECH

Rubyroo77
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08-13-2005

Saturday, February 23, 2008 - 10:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rubyroo77 a private message Print Post    
Earthmother said "I agree that Amanda seems to be the Jen of last season. She is blamed no matter what happens. She has been attacked verbally the same way that Jen was last year and I find it very funny that those who jumped on the Jen bandwagon don't like Amanda and don't defend her."

If you are referring to people at tvch ( I think you are) I can tell you that I am not watching BB9, and come here once in a while to see what's happening..and I don't see most of the people who posted in defense of Jen on here either- I don't know if they are even watching. (Loppes, Caycaye, skydiver etc..)

Chy
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07-19-2003

Saturday, February 23, 2008 - 10:45 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Chy a private message Print Post    
Just want to say that, food allergy is something very strange. A few Summers ago, I happened to discover that my body had grew to hate Watermelons, Cucumbers and Cantaloupes! But I was born and raised on a sub-Tropical Island. I have such fond memories of them. All those evenings standing by the fruit stand waiting for father to get off the bus and pick up the biggest & the ripest melon for us. The poor vendor used to have to tolerate all the tapping and sniffing we did to each and every one of them. But there's eight of us and we often had watermelon as meals!
Now I no longer could enjoy them. Itching in the throat isn't bad enough, I lose my voice completely for a good few hours if I eat even a bit of cucumber in salads!

DH started also a few years back to react to fish with hives and shortness of breaths. My MIL could not believe it. She told us again and again about how much he used to have to have Tuna for lunch everyday that she had to hand-deliver his lunch to school for many years!

Hopefully they will figure out what is bothering Allison soon enough. Isn't there--in some cases I think-- a certain number of times one could be brought back by those Epi pens?

Dovez
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08-27-2005

Saturday, February 23, 2008 - 11:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dovez a private message Print Post    
chy, both my ds and i are allergic to melons.
and we learned that it is the pesticides that adhere to them and are absorbed that are the cause.
perhaps, when you were younger there were no chemicals on those fruits.