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The TVClubHouse: General Discussions ARCHIVES: 2005 Dec. ~ 2006 Feb.: Health Center: Misc. Health Questions: Archive through August 23, 2005 users admin

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Lyn
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08-07-2002

Saturday, May 21, 2005 - 7:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lyn a private message Print Post    
We eat the Omega 3 eggs (Hubby had a heart attack during Christmas '03)

http://www.flaxcouncil.ca/Vegetarian/Omega-3.htm

Karuuna
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08-31-2000

Saturday, May 21, 2005 - 7:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Karuuna a private message Print Post    
Ladytex, no, I haven't heard of it, I'll have to give it a try.

Juju, next time before I go get more decongestants I'll throw some money in your paypal account just in case. Uh you would use it to bail me out, right?

Juju2bigdog
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10-27-2000

Saturday, May 21, 2005 - 10:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Juju2bigdog a private message Print Post    
I sure would, Karuuna. Either that or use it to buy some more crank, since I can't make my own anymore.



Juju2bigdog
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10-27-2000

Sunday, May 22, 2005 - 12:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Juju2bigdog a private message Print Post    
Hey allergy sufferers. Walgreens (at least in my town) does not have the pseudoephedrine behind the counter or at the pharmacy. They still have it right out there on the shelf. AND, they have a sale this week on gel caps, 48 for $2.99.

Kittystj
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08-10-2001

Tuesday, May 24, 2005 - 12:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kittystj a private message Print Post    
Any one else here having side effects from taking Lipitor? Were you able to go off the pills and have effects (aching muscles) go away?

Marysafan
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08-07-2000

Tuesday, May 24, 2005 - 12:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Marysafan a private message Print Post    
My hubby was on Lipitor briefly, and was complaining about back pain...he thought possibly kidneys. He went off it and no problems after that.

Lumbele
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07-12-2002

Tuesday, May 24, 2005 - 12:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lumbele a private message Print Post    
Kitty, dh had to go off Lipitor because of all the side effects, mainly muscle and joint pain. He is now on the non-statin Lipidil. The side effects are considerably less with this medication, but he has to check his cholesterol more often.

Juju2bigdog
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10-27-2000

Tuesday, May 24, 2005 - 7:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Juju2bigdog a private message Print Post    
As an aside and adjunct to earlier conversation, I was at my pharmacy today, and I asked them if they sell generic formularies of non-prescription over the counter medicines. He said yes, they can get pretty much anything that is sold branded on the shelves. Might have to special order it, but they can get it by the next day.

I asked about loratadine (Claritin) and meclizine (motion sickness pills). And then just for me and Karuuna I asked about pseudoephedrine, and he said yes!

Kittystj
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08-10-2001

Wednesday, May 25, 2005 - 6:23 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kittystj a private message Print Post    
Thanks. I will check with my dr for the non-statin drug.


Jasper
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09-14-2000

Wednesday, May 25, 2005 - 8:10 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jasper a private message Print Post    
I'm going to put this here just because I'm not sure where it fits in. I feel like such a baby complaining about this when people have bigger burdens to deal with. But here goes as I need to get this off my chest. ( Ifigure it is mental health)

Right now there is quite a bit of strain in my marriage and I hate my job. I can barely drag myself out of bed each morning because I dread coming to work. I'm not sure when exactly I started disliking it and am not sure whether it is impacting my marriage or vice versa. Walking into work I tense up not knowing what sort of bs I am going to have to deal with. I've been working in the same industry for 20 years perhaps it is time for a change. With my husband, well he is trying(I mean hard to deal with) and it is hard to explain, he did say some terrible things to me the other day in the midst of a tantrum, he lashes out with hurtful things, he can't seem to express him self in a coherent manner sometimes. Then if you are logical he seems to think it is deeming. It's a vicious circle it seems like every six months we have a blowout that leaves me exhausted, pissed off and ready to throw in the towel. So this is where I am now, just ready to pack it all in and start fresh, but then I think well, 90% of the time we have laugh, but the other 10 are so stressful and unpleasant is it worth putting myself through it? And then if I pack the job in and just take something that will be less stressful, will I be able to support myself. Since his awful comments of the other day he has been very sweet and supportive (which annoys me as he is a total mass of contradictions, I'm not sure he knows what he wants) My rant is over thanks for listening.

Mak1
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08-12-2002

Wednesday, May 25, 2005 - 2:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mak1 a private message Print Post    
{{{Jasper}}}, your rant is no more insignificant or babyish than anyone else's. You're dealing with very real pain and stress right now.

By any chance, are you near peri-menopausal age, when hormones go haywire once again? (No need to answer here. Just something for you to consider, because I know first-hand that can be a cause for increased stressful feelings.) I'm just wondering if your husband and job have changed, or if it's your tolerance or reactions to things that have changed? It could be helpful to see your doctor for a checkup, if you haven't done that lately. Sometimes just being heard and having your feelings validated can be comforting. Maybe you'd rather start with a good friend or relative who knows you really well. Whatever you do, try to not just bury the feelings you're having. That causes more problems in the long run.

Rant all you want. This is as good a thread as any to do it in.

Cher
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08-18-2004

Thursday, May 26, 2005 - 1:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cher a private message Print Post    
(((Jasper))) so true your rant is no more then any others sometimes it feels better to talk about it. Come back in at any time to talk we all need a shoulder now and then.

Jasper
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09-14-2000

Thursday, May 26, 2005 - 8:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jasper a private message Print Post    
Mak and Cher your replies are greatly appreciated and Mak I really don't know, something perhaps I should look into it. Actually my doc and I have discussed some things with the last six months, she felt I was depressed and perhaps I was, but I got the feeling she would have liked to medicate me up and be done with that while I didn't feel that was the way to go. I actually felt better for having written this the other day, so that is a step forward.

Herckleperckle
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11-20-2003

Thursday, May 26, 2005 - 10:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Herckleperckle a private message Print Post    
Just wanted to add, Jasper, that your hubby could be experiencing some issues personally or in his work life, as well. If both partners are feeling stressed, then it's no wonder there are blowups.

You could consider: (1) marriage counseling (you two definitely need to end this cycle--and he needs to learn techniques for expressing or diverting his anger without tearing you down); (2) suggesting to your hubby that you are worried about him and suggest he have a complete physical; (3) taking an antidepressant yourself--it's very common for hormonal changes to trigger depression (and the medication won't change you--it will only give you the strength to deal rather than fall apart); (4) counseling for yourself; and/or (5) taking up some new activity that gives you pleasure and re-energizes you--exercise or dance classes, yoga, meditation, art classes, book discussion group, etc.

Wishing you more steps forward, hon and wishing you well.


Hope this doesn't freak you out:

I saw something on a rerun of Judging Amy the other day that struck a chord with me. It was suggested to a character who was feeling disconnected and depressed that she sit down and write her own obituary. Sounds gruesome, huh? But what it is supposed to do is to help you focus on where you are, and, if you are unhappy with your situation, inspire you to make the changes that will make you happier. Interesting idea.

Jasper
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09-14-2000

Monday, May 30, 2005 - 7:28 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jasper a private message Print Post    
1, 2 and 4, we have done, 1 a couple of years ago after a particularly bad episode, that including some destructive (property) behaviour.

He does have his own issues and it is hard to explain, but my dh is his own worst enemy in a lot of instances.

My depression actually (I think)began when we lost our dog last year, the situation is improving, but the state of my marriage at times just makes me sad and he is extremely tiring to deal with at times. There are a couple of things I am looking at doing for me. One I'll find out about today.

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Thursday, June 09, 2005 - 12:23 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Has anyone here tried or heard about Orthokeratology (Ortho-k?)

I was chatting tonight with a couple parents on Caleb's baseball team when another I don't know very well (he usually works in the evenings so rarely makes it to the games) turned around and started telling me about ortho-k. His daughter, who's vision is 20/400, and 12 years old has been using the lenses for about 3 months now and both of them had such wonderful things to say.

Ortho-k is a contact lens that you wear at night and reshapes the cornea. She started off with one prescription and has moved up or down in stregnth every few weeks. The part they love, she doesn't have to wear glasses or regular contacts during the day. You have to wear the lenses every night (and he said she's gone a couple of nights without it and still no problems unless she goes too long) but nothing during the day.

He said it's kind of expensive, that their insurance only covers what they would for normal vision stuff like glasses and regular contacts. Now I'm reading up on it at ortho-k network and seeing it costs about $1500-$2500 for simple cases and that it can be used on young children, and I'm thinking about how much money we've spent on glasses in the last four years and how much more money will be spending and wondering if thats not quite reasonable, lol. It's not unusual for us to spend close to $200 for a pair of glasses (though thankfully I usually find them on sale) and to have to replace them a couple times a year. And I know Caleb's finally getting to that age where wearing glasses is starting to irritate him. During previous school years, he wasn't that unusual wearing glasses, quite a few other kids did as well. Now he's one of only 2 who has to wear them and he hates it.

Now, while listening to this dad, and reading up on ortho-k, all I keep thinking is "if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is." I've got at least a couple days (they better get him into the eye dr quickly!) before I see his eye doctor to ask about it and it's gonna drive me batty wondering whats wrong with Ortho-k. Anyone have any experience with it, either personal or second hand?

Kitt
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09-06-2000

Thursday, June 09, 2005 - 10:20 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kitt a private message Print Post    
I don't have any experience with it, but when reading your post I thought of a couple of questions I would ask the eye doctor...
how long would he have to wear them? I thought eyes often changed rapidly in the early teens (that's when all my family began to have the need for glasses), so are you continually going to have to get new prescriptions for these lenses?
does it work for his particular eye problem?
is eye infection a problem (particularly with kids, as presumably the lenses would have to be kept as clean as normal contacts)?

I'd be interested to know what you find out!

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Thursday, June 09, 2005 - 2:28 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
From what the dad was saying last night, his daughter has had three sets of lenses (different stregnths) over three months and is ready to move to the fourth set. He wasn't sure yet whether they'd have to do one more after that or if this would be the last stregnth she'd keep.

I've got a ton of questions about it too, including does our eye dr do the treatments or does our insurance cover it. Her dad told me after hearing about it they had to search around to find a doctor who used it, so I'm kinda wondering if it's something thats widely available. Along with would this be an effective treatment for him and what happens if half way through we find out it's doing nothing for him.

I'll let you know what I find out about it. At this point I'm so frustrated with what he's been going through this week with his headaches and glasses needing redone that I'd try anything if I thought there was really a chance it'd work.

Kitt
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09-06-2000

Thursday, June 09, 2005 - 4:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kitt a private message Print Post    
I'd only vaguely heard about it until you mentioned it. It's the sort of thing I wouldn't mind trying (waaaay too scared to try Lasix!) depending of course on cost. It's worth looking into if he's having such problems with glasses. Can you ring up your insurance company or even look online and see if they cover it? The out of pocket costs for glasses are often very high anyway, the extra might be worth it if it's not a recurring cost.

Twinkie
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09-24-2002

Thursday, June 09, 2005 - 10:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
War, I don't know anything about it but I do have a suggestion for the headaches. I had migraines for years in my 20s and one thing that actually helped was a very cold wet towel wrapped around my head and total darkness. I feel so bad for Caleb. He's much too young to have that much pain, bless his heart. I hope he gets some relief soon, hon.

Herckleperckle
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11-20-2003

Monday, June 27, 2005 - 1:08 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Herckleperckle a private message Print Post    
Living Will Info from Ivanhoe. com


A Different Kind of Living Will

PORTLAND, Ore. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Terry Schiavo’s case prompted many of us to think about how we do or don’t want to die. Living wills are a great idea, but they’re useless in emergency situations. Now, there is a new way to help you make sure your dying wishes are followed.

When Tyra Hutchens had a medical emergency, the paramedics knew right where to look … in the refrigerator. That’s where residents in his community keep their POLST forms.

"A POLST form allows emergency medical physicians in a second to realize what you want and what you don’t want," explains internist Susan Tolle, M.D., from Oregon Health & Science University in Portland.

The bright pink form started in Oregon and is now used in 15 other states. Unlike a living will, a POLST is an order from a doctor, and rescue workers are trained to look for it.

Hutchens says, "It’s a shorter form, but it still expresses your desires." If his heart stops, the paramedics know not to revive him. Hospital personnel have an electronic copy, so they know Hutchens wants antibiotics, but he doesn’t want a ventilator.

Dr. Tolle helped design the POLST form. "A POLST form is not for every adult. A POLST form is for someone who their doctor wouldn’t be surprised if they died in the coming year."

If you’re healthy and don’t need a POLST, Dr. Tolle says you should still talk to family members about what you want, fill out a living will -- also called an advance directive -- and appoint someone to speak on your behalf. Dr. Tolle says, "Say what you want and don’t want, and tell us who the best person is to make decisions for you."

Hutchens does his part to stay healthy, but he also puts his wishes in writing in case he can’t speak for himself.

POLST stands for Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment. In most communities, patients agree to keep the forms on their refrigerators, so emergency workers will clearly see them. Each state has it’s own version of living wills.

To find out what your region offers go to http://www.uslivingwillregistry.com.

To find out if your state offers a POLST form, go to http://www.polst.org.




This article was reported by Ivanhoe.com, who offers Medical Alerts by e-mail every day of the week.

If you would like more information, please contact:


Jim Newman
News and Publications
Oregon Health & Science University
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road
Portland, OR 97239-3098
(503) 494-8231
newmanj@ohsu.edu

Herckleperckle
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11-20-2003

Monday, June 27, 2005 - 2:04 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Herckleperckle a private message Print Post    
Interesting MRI application, reported today by Ivanhoe:



Reported June 27, 2005


Functional MRI Spots Liars

PHILADELPHIA (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Up until now, polygraphs have been the gold standard for detectives when questioning potential criminals. Now, groundbreaking research may provide an innovative way to expose lies deep within the brain.

Polygraphs work by measuring changes in the body like blood pressure and sweating. While they're up to 90-percent accurate, truth-tellers can still fail, and good liars can pass them.

Physical responses occur when lies are formed in the brain. Using a functional MRI, radiologist Scott Faro, M.D., and his team looked at what areas of the brain were active during deception. "If we’re actually looking at the primary source, that’s going to be a much harder area to hide within an individual," says Dr. Faro, from Temple University Hospital Philadelphia.

Dr. Faro had 11 people take part in a mock crime. Some were asked to lie about it, while others told the truth.

He says, "This represents areas in the brain, and red dots are specific areas that demonstrate activation when one was lying. We also had areas of activation with certain individuals within the hippocampus, which is the area of emotional response."

Twice the number of areas in the brain were active in the people who were lying than in those who were telling the truth. Dr. Faro says much more research is needed, but the MRI lie detector test has far-reaching potential. "I think eventually it will develop into the judicial system where we can see some high-level crimes potentially be sought-after for this technique."

And, Dr. Faro says because this monitors brain activity, it's highly unlikely that dishonest people could pass it.

Dr. Faro says the next step is to study a much larger group of participants using a variety of mock crimes. He says the research is extremely detailed. The next phase will likely take three to five years.



If you would like more information, please contact:

Jordan Reese
Public Relations
Temple University Hospital
3401 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 707-5083
reesej@tuhs.temple.edu
http://www.templehealth.org/radiology

Escapee
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06-15-2004

Tuesday, August 23, 2005 - 1:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Escapee a private message Print Post    
Uhhh. this is gross. I have a HUGE bite on the inside of my leg. It is right above my knee on my left leg. It started out looking like razor burn, but it has progressed now. It is a huge read area about 3-4 inches in diameter. And it itches like CRAZY. What should I do?

Kaili
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08-31-2000

Tuesday, August 23, 2005 - 1:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kaili a private message Print Post    
Get your leg amputated.

What bit you? A spider or something? Have you put any anti-itch lotion or anything on it?

Escapee
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06-15-2004

Tuesday, August 23, 2005 - 1:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Escapee a private message Print Post    
Yeah, but it is infected. I have used triple antibiotic ointment as well as cortizone cream. Last night I slapped some tea tree oil on it.