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The TVClubHouse: General Discussions ARCHIVES: 2005 Dec. ~ 2006 Feb.: Health Center: Misc. Health Questions users admin

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Sillycalimomma
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11-13-2003

Sunday, November 13, 2005 - 5:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sillycalimomma a private message Print Post    
I would expect an "adult" living with another adult and children as well to know better. If he was still a bachelor then fine, by all means-go have your "boys night out" and suffer the consequences later. BUT it is not fair at all for him to possibly submit those he lives with to something as horrible as strep just because he wants to go play.

I would be upset, but thats just me....and probably why my H doesn't live with me anymore-I was pretty sure I only gave birth to one child and one child was all I was going to raise. Lol

Kitt
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09-06-2000

Sunday, November 13, 2005 - 7:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kitt a private message Print Post    
I think the same as Mameblanche. He wanted you to make the decision so that he could tell his friend it was your fault and that by himself he'd be man enough to risk the disease but you didn't want him to give it to you. It doesn't necessarily mean he didn't know it was the right thing to do, just that he didn't want to make the decision.

How I'd handle the response - I'd be annoyed at him but I'd be glad that at least I wasn't at risk from strep. Then I'd let it go. Life's too short.

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Sunday, November 13, 2005 - 9:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Well, after years of dealing with me and strep, and then the kids coming along and catching it often, Darren wouldn't have even asked me, he'd just have cancelled guys night. I think that has a little to do with the fact that once I'm down with strep he knows he has to take over the housework, cooking, the kids, and me as well as risk getting sick himself. But, alot of it is that with Dakota especially we tend to be overly careful because when she gets sick, she gets sick.

If he was being grumpy cuz he didn't go, I'd probably just chalk it up to he's disappointed he had to skip a rare night out with the guys. And if he wants to blame me, go for it. It'd be worth it over him bringing home strep any day.

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Monday, November 14, 2005 - 2:16 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
I personally don't think this is anything to get super riled up about. I agree he shouldn't have gone, but for the most part guys don't think things through like we do. He was disappointed and wanted to go. BUT he did listen to reason and not go so cut the guy some slack. He probably did want you to be the bad guy, but so what? I wouldn't spend too much time being angry about this.

Colordeagua
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10-25-2003

Sunday, January 08, 2006 - 10:06 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Colordeagua a private message Print Post    
Through the years, I've never had much problem with pain -- not even headaches very often. So I don't know much about pain meds -- OTC or prescription. Well, yesterday I lifted something.... Oh, my achin' lower back. It's particularly hard standing up from a sitting position. What OTC pain med would you recommend?

Jmm
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08-16-2002

Sunday, January 08, 2006 - 10:21 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jmm a private message Print Post    
Color, Since there is a chance that you may have some swelling in the region, you will need an anti-inflammatory which means either aspirin or ibuprofen based medication. Basically anything except Tylenol. If you are worried about aspirin and stomach upset, then Advil would be a good choice.

Colordeagua
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10-25-2003

Sunday, January 08, 2006 - 10:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Colordeagua a private message Print Post    
Thanks, Jmm. Aleve? I have that and extra strength Exedrin which seems to do it for my very occasional headache.

Jmm
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08-16-2002

Sunday, January 08, 2006 - 10:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jmm a private message Print Post    
Either Aleve or Excedrin would be a good choice. You might want to try one and then the next time try the other and see which one gives you more relief.

Colordeagua
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10-25-2003

Sunday, January 08, 2006 - 10:53 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Colordeagua a private message Print Post    
Thanks. Will do.

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Saturday, January 28, 2006 - 2:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
HELP. My pediatrician's answering service is putting me on hold forever and the ER won't let me talk to a nurse!!!

Anywho, my 6 year old had a very high fever for 3 days. (Tues, Wed and Thurs.) Yesterday morning he woke up with only a 98º temp and he went down from there. Anyways, today he has a rash all over his body (not his face.) Teeny pinpricks.

Is this something bad. Anyone know?

Landi
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07-29-2002

Saturday, January 28, 2006 - 6:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Landi a private message Print Post    
i'd take him to the ER julie. has he been in contact with other children? it could be something as simple as chicken pox or something where he is allergic, but with the fever, i'd have him checked out immediately.

Shadoe
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11-04-2004

Saturday, January 28, 2006 - 7:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Shadoe a private message Print Post    
I always worry about fevers.
When I was young, I had a very high fever and the doctor said to toss me into a tub of cool water. The spots jumped out right away. Chicken pox and they had been going in and not coming out.
As a result of the fever, I have a 3 speech tone hearing loss.
Always be careful with fevers; it's the body's way of saying something is wrong or being fought off.

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Sunday, January 29, 2006 - 6:25 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
Julie, how is he today?

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Sunday, January 29, 2006 - 3:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
Well it turns out Ryan is just fine. He was diagnosed with Roseola. But all that is, is just a rash they get after 3 days of having a very high fever. Freaks ya out though. Especially cuz he is rarely sick. Those ear tubes seemed to keep him healthy for nearly 6 years!

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Sunday, January 29, 2006 - 3:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
Glad to hear it!

Colordeagua
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10-25-2003

Sunday, February 05, 2006 - 10:47 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Colordeagua a private message Print Post    
I had eczema for the first approximately 45 years of my life -- most of all those years on my hands. At times it was bad. Periodically my mom would take me to a dermatologist and I'd get some prescription lotion, but nothing did much good at all. My skin is dry, but it is no longer eczema. I wonder today if 100% aloe vera gel (Fruit of the Earth) would have helped at all. Anybody out there with eczema ever tried it? Sure is good stuff. I used it during weeks of radiation treatments and had only minor skin reaction to rads.

Dipo
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04-23-2002

Monday, February 06, 2006 - 10:55 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dipo a private message Print Post    
Need some help with "mom's cough remedies". I have had a bad cold since last friday, fever and all. Yesterday I finally got rid of the fever, and today I feel a lot better, but not great. My problem is I get these coughing fits, it seems like I am never going to stop to the degree I get tears in my eyes. I have cough syrup, robutussion, and lounges, but was thinking maybe one of Mom's old cures might be more successful. I need to get back to the office but this coughing even scares my kitties. I am going off to try the warm salt water gargle now (I think that is actually for a sore throat, not a cough). Anyone have any old home remedies?

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Monday, February 06, 2006 - 11:08 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
I seem to recall a book I read once called New England Folk Remedies that recommended gargling and swallowing a mixture of a tablespoon of Apple Cider vinegar mixed with a glass of water. You are supposed to gargle and swallow the whole glass (though not all at once!).

Another remedy my Mom used to like was a mixture of honey and lemon. Honey is also an old folk lore remedy.

Kaykay
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01-21-2004

Tuesday, February 07, 2006 - 7:18 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kaykay a private message Print Post    
vick's vapor rub always seems to help my coughs

Kaykay
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01-21-2004

Tuesday, February 07, 2006 - 7:19 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kaykay a private message Print Post    
vick's vapor rub seems to help me when i have a cough <this may be a double post - the first one flew into cyperspace>

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Tuesday, February 07, 2006 - 9:03 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
Mucinex!!!

Dipo
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04-23-2002

Tuesday, February 07, 2006 - 12:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dipo a private message Print Post    
thanks you guys!! I am back at work today, just trying to keep from hacking up a lung. Brought some lemon slices so I can have those with tea, and Kaykay, I did the vapor rub thing last nite. Will do it again tonite!!

I saw some adds for mucinex, is that over the counter?

Kaykay
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01-21-2004

Wednesday, February 08, 2006 - 10:21 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kaykay a private message Print Post    
you go dipo :-) feel better

Baby
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01-08-2006

Wednesday, February 08, 2006 - 3:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Baby a private message Print Post    
honey, lemon and whiskey mixed together and warmed up. worked for our family with seven kids!

Cndeariso
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06-28-2004

Friday, February 17, 2006 - 10:06 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cndeariso a private message Print Post    
liver biopsy - anyone know anything about them? my dh is going to have to have one. he didn't ask many questions and all i know is it is a radiologist with a big needle.