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Retired
Member
07-11-2001
| Friday, April 06, 2007 - 4:01 pm
Keep us posted. Wishing her luck. 
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Abby7
Member
07-17-2002
| Friday, April 06, 2007 - 4:14 pm
kearie, no i don't know anything about it. thinking of you and sis and hope all turns out okay. 
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Abby7
Member
07-17-2002
| Friday, April 06, 2007 - 4:25 pm
nancy, i went through that for years. my cycle used to be every 6-12 weeks (when not on the pill)and fairly light. then around 48 (?) i started getting very heavy periods about every 3 weeks (also lots of spotting). even leaving the house became a problem because of the gushes when i would sit up. i would always have to keep a huge supply of tampons and pads on hand (and with me when i went out). i never went to the doctor over it though. it was hard at that time to make appts. i never knew when i would start again. by the time the cycle was over, i just wanted to go out and have a normal life again. didn't want to spend the good days at the doctor's office. looking back it was foolish of me. suddenly the periods stopped not too long ago. i went from those very heavy periods to none. it didn't become light. just stopped.
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Nancy
Member
08-01-2000
| Friday, April 06, 2007 - 4:34 pm
Thanks abby--i swear between this and my knee my boss must think i'm out looking for a job--i was out on monday as i felt really weak--left work at 2 for gyn appt--today i left for my mri--next week i have ultrasound for my gyn issue--then the following week i see both doctors on different days! 
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Abby7
Member
07-17-2002
| Friday, April 06, 2007 - 4:42 pm
nancy, you must really feel drained. you might want to check if you need extra iron (but be sure to check side-effects of iron and how best to take it). i feel for you. those periods, alone, are draining. eta: i realized after posting you mentioned 48. i think that's when it started for me. probably a bit earlier. i just turned 54. stopped for me around 51 (?). i decided just to "get through it" on my own. never took any medications,not even natural remedies. foolish. hope you have a good doctor who will help you through this.
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Nancy
Member
08-01-2000
| Thursday, April 12, 2007 - 2:51 pm
Thanks--well i had the ultrasound today(internal and external)--so here's hoping whatever it is is nothing much--I actually finally finally have not bled in 18 hours--so that is a good sign after 24 days!
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Thursday, April 12, 2007 - 4:44 pm
My experience was pretty much the same as Abby7's. Three years, from 47 or so to 50 or so, of total unpredictability. Yay, Nancy, for finally not bleeding. Good you are getting checked out. Hope you get a good outcome.
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Nancy
Member
08-01-2000
| Friday, April 13, 2007 - 2:46 pm
thanks--now i'm upset because i just got a notice in the mail changing my appt from 4/23 to 5/22 instead--they would not have even had the results from my ultrasound yet before they moved it--how the heck do they know if i'm going to need to see her sooner or not--grrrrrr
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Nancy
Member
08-01-2000
| Thursday, April 19, 2007 - 3:48 pm
ugh--i AM having FULL FLEDGED period again--i never even had a full week of no bleeing--so this just bites---grrr
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Yankee_in_ca
Member
08-01-2000
| Thursday, May 03, 2007 - 6:58 am
Has anyone ever had a facial burn from a glycolic peel? I've been getting a series of treatments -- successfully -- with no complications. I went yesterday and my face is BURNED -- red and hot and stingy all over and even discolored in a 3-4 spots. They gave me some creams, etc., and I'm using them and drinking lots of water, etc. and it doesn't look AS bad today as yesterday, but... Anyone else had experience with this?
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Thursday, May 03, 2007 - 7:42 am
Isn't that one of the complications of a glycolic peel? I mean, it IS an acid peel!!! I know redness is normal. Maybe they changed the concentration of the AHA used? I wouldn't worry about it for another couple of days. Don't pick at it if it looks like scabs. If it just looks like a bad sunburn, you're probably OK. If you're worried, you should call the dermatologist who did the peel. If you didn't use a dermatologist, I'd stop going to the person you are and go to a dermatologist instead. ETA: There are different types of peels, and they also range from light to deeper. I think light peels are commonly performed outside of a dermatologist's office, but deeper peels shouldn't be.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Thursday, May 03, 2007 - 7:44 am
New question: Does anyone have an Excel XL Glider? These were sold by QVC and other outlets several years ago. I think QVC still sells them but the original manufacturer no longer does. Anyways, if anyone does, do you still have the owner's manual that came with it? And if so, could I get a copy of it? I'll pay for copying if it's fairly large, or will ship it back to you after I copy it. Thanks!
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Yankee_in_ca
Member
08-01-2000
| Thursday, May 03, 2007 - 7:57 am
Thanks, Costa -- am aware of the answers to all the questions you've asked. Just didn't want to give all that background. Was just wondering if anyone else had had a burn from it. I have had great success before -- not even any redness -- so we upped the % this time and obviously my skin can't handle it. I don't blame the person who did it -- just wondering if anyone had had it and if so, how they treated it.
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Abby7
Member
07-17-2002
| Wednesday, May 16, 2007 - 10:20 pm
off and on since late october 2006 my eyes have been "red". i have googled this "symptom". nothing i have read regarding possible causes for "red eyes" pertains to me. even though i "knew" my eye make-up wasn't the problem...i bought new eye make-up. i have no allergies. many people in my area are having problems with "red eyes". however their problems have to do with this: fires in the immediate area, or new allergies. this is not my problem. again, my red-eye problem started before the fire; however, after the fire, for about 2 weeks the red-eye was even worse. again, that makes sense...the fire. i'm beginning to really worry about this. i don't usually wear sunglasses; however, i'm getting to the point where i want to wear them just to hide my eyes. it's not even how "ugly" i look....it's more that i don't want people to think i'm some sort of "druggie" (sp?). eta: it's now to the point that even if my eyes only look "blood-shot", all i have to do is rub my eyes and they are even more red than "blood-shot".
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Abby7
Member
07-17-2002
| Wednesday, May 16, 2007 - 10:34 pm
one more thing. i have used tide detergent for over 20 years. i did change to ALL liquid for one month. i went back to Tide right away. however, i'm almost positive i tried All after the red-eye problem (so don't think All is/was the problem).
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Citruscitygal
Member
08-07-2003
| Wednesday, May 16, 2007 - 11:22 pm
Abby~ I've had similar problems. There can be many causes. I had a combination. Dry eyes can cause redness. It can also be an infection of the eye or eyelids. Since it's been going on so long I would recommend seeing a doctor. I was sent to an opthalmologist when I let it go so long that the vision in one eye became blurry from irritation to the cornea which can be dangerous. Treatment was fairly easy & I wish I had seen a doctor sooner. Good luck and let us know how it goes.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Thursday, May 17, 2007 - 12:08 am
Costacat I have an XLglider and amazingly I found the: 1. unused warranty card 2. diagram of how to set up the hydraulic cylinders 3. 43 page Eating plan (not vegetarian) 4. XL Glider System Owner's Manual. As for the Owner's Manual, not all that much to it, I'd be happy to make copies of whatever or sent whatever you want to you so you can choose what you want/need.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Thursday, May 17, 2007 - 12:24 am
Abby, i'd definitely check with an ophthalmologist; could be any number of reasons, but best to check it out for fear of permanent damage. Do you wear regular glasses? I do now but have, now and always, worn sun glasses to protect from UV damage. My dad had the beginning of macular degeneration and I sure don't want that. I've never had any allergies but this year and late last have dealt with problems (respiratory in my case) that my doctor thinks is surely allergy related. As Wargod has pointed out to me this year is just off the charts for pollen levels. So you never know.
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Abby7
Member
07-17-2002
| Thursday, May 17, 2007 - 1:53 am
thanks citrus and sea for your posts. i'm so very grateful for your comments/answers. citrus, i don't think i have dry eyes...but not sure since i'm not sure what it means (i did google it though...my eyes don't itch). if you don't mind, could you please share what your "problem" is/was (from the opthalmologist)? sea, i don't wear regular glasses. i've bought those "cheap" reading glass from drugstores. i use those glasses (my g/f has told me i shouldn't use them) i have heard on the news all about those who haven't had allergies in the past, but now have the problem. i haven't had it checked by a doctor, but for some reason...i just don't think that is my problem. honestly, i hope...when i do find the cause...that IS the problem. thanks again. i agree. i need to go to an opthamologist. i will do this. i'm thinking it might be health related. however, if it is health related, i'm certain it can be easily "fixed". (i've paid for health since i've been an adult, so that's not the problem. however, there are some health problems i'm just not ready to confront...i.e. breast cancer) i will get this checked out. thanks again. it may take a couple of months...but, i will post again and let you know the cause of the red eyes as soon as i know. thanks again. i do know, at times, what i need to do...however, i need to "hear" it from someone. many times, that someone...is a thoughtful tvch member who takes the time to answer a simple, stupid post.

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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Thursday, May 17, 2007 - 7:16 am
Abby, I dunno why, but I would go to a doctor. There is no one here who can post an answer to a health question without actually seeing you. Go see your eye doc!!! ETA: Maybe I should say "no one here SHOULD" diagnose your problem without seeing you." Whether anyone is a doc or not, kinda irrelevant. You really want someone to take a look. Physically. 
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Thursday, May 17, 2007 - 3:33 pm
{{{Abby}}} Go to an ophthalmolgist. They are MDs and should be considering your general health, as seen through your eyes. They will not just check your eyesight, but check for glaucoma, cataracts, and many eye problems or problems that affect eyes. Good to get an early check on some of these things. And consider sunglasses too And, what Costa said.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Thursday, May 17, 2007 - 3:43 pm
Costa still looking for that XL glider info.. scroll up..
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Thursday, May 17, 2007 - 4:04 pm
Oh dang! How did I miss that??? Yes, please, I'd love copies of everything (well, except for the warranty card since heaven knows mine is beyond expiring!). Do you wanna just throw 'em all into an envelope and I'll copy and send back? Yay!!!!! That danged hydraulic thing has me flummoxed!!!! Seriously! 
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Saturday, May 19, 2007 - 1:56 pm
Yes.. just pm or email me your address and I'll send it all, except the warranty. You can copy whatever you want, even the chicken recipes 
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Nancy
Member
08-01-2000
| Tuesday, May 22, 2007 - 3:03 pm
follow-up to my gyn post of early april Also, saw my gyn about my long long periods, and I am NOT in menopause but do have multiple fibroids, so she's giving me shots to mimic menopause to shrink them oh joy LOL. but she said it was that or a hyster and neither one of us wanted that especially since my knee prob needs it first..
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