Need Help

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I just read 3 different sites stating that valerian root tests positive for valium/benzo, look it up on google.I think that is your problemFrom: mslizrn@... <mslizrn@...>Subject: need helpEthylglucuronide Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2009, 7:40 PM

 

Just found out that on June 16th I had a positive for Benzodiazepines in my urine.  The only change I have had is that due to occasional insomnia, I had been taking Valerian root on occasion. This was done on the advice of several people in my NSG and is not on the list of things to avoid. I took one or two of the Walgreens brand which are 450 mg on occasion, but didn't really notice any difference so stopped about a month ago. Have asked for an MRO review from First lab but frankly don't expect much help there considering the lack of help I got with the EtG things. This whole thing has me so stressed I am almost at the point of giving up. It seems no matter how hard I try I can't win. I had another positive EtG in May so this just compounds things. Any input would be appreciated.

[Guest guest]

I have been in since Dec of 2007. First time for EtG was in May, then the Benzos in June. I was in Diversion before that and was 3 weeks from transition, with a perfect record when I got a cluster of positive Etgs. I don't drink and didn't use any type of benzodiazepines, this lack of control is slowly destroying my life but I will fight till the ends of the earth! I am a good nurse who made a mistake 5 years ago and have made my amends I deserve to get on with my life and have peace!! need helpEthylglucuronide Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2009, 7:40 PM

Just found out that on June 16th I had a positive for Benzodiazepines in my urine. The only change I have had is that due to occasional insomnia, I had been taking Valerian root on occasion. This was done on the advice of several people in my NSG and is not on the list of things to avoid. I took one or two of the Walgreens brand which are 450 mg on occasion, but didn't really notice any difference so stopped about a month ago. Have asked for an MRO review from First lab but frankly don't expect much help there considering the lack of help I got with the EtG things. This whole thing has me so stressed I am almost at the point of giving up. It seems no matter how hard I try I can't win. I had another positive EtG in May so this just compounds things. Any input would be appreciated.

[Guest guest]

OMG thank you, I will look it up. need helpEthylglucuronide Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2009, 7:40 PM

Just found out that on June 16th I had a positive for Benzodiazepines in my urine. The only change I have had is that due to occasional insomnia, I had been taking Valerian root on occasion. This was done on the advice of several people in my NSG and is not on the list of things to avoid. I took one or two of the Walgreens brand which are 450 mg on occasion, but didn't really notice any difference so stopped about a month ago. Have asked for an MRO review from First lab but frankly don't expect much help there considering the lack of help I got with the EtG things. This whole thing has me so stressed I am almost at the point of giving up. It seems no matter how hard I try I can't win. I had another positive EtG in May so this just compounds things. Any input would be appreciated.

[Guest guest]

One of the things I would do first is go to this site and write down EVERYTHING you are eating.

http://www.thedailyplate.com/

I found out that once I really kept track of what I was eating and it allows you to account for the exercise you are doing, I was still eating too many carbs. This means that you will really have to pay attention while you are tracking this to see what you are eating. I hear what you are saying about eating meat. Chicken was the easiest thing for me to chew and eat. But you can drink the protein drinks too. You need about 70 grams of protein each day. I tried to have NO more than 20 grams of carbs each day. Remember fruit has carbs in it. So it is more veggies and protein.

I went for about 9 days with NO weight loss. Our bodies to this sometime--no weight loss. You need to have about 800 calories a day and if you have less your body thinks you are starving it, so it holds on to the fat in your body. It take a little work to get the right balance.

I hope this helps you.

Suzanne

225 140 125

Start Now Goal

Sleeved 10/21/08

In a message dated 8/17/2009 3:57:45 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, chicalatina928@... writes:

Just started eating solids 1 week and since then I haven't lost any weight! What can I do to help along the weight loss? I've been power walking & exercising. I can only eat meats 1 time a day can't take in anymore and still no weight loss please help! Give me ideas I do get hungry earlier than usual too and do still drink my protein. Need insight please help.Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

[Guest guest]

Sure, you need to get your water and protein in. It doesn't matter how, just what ever works best for you.

Suzanne

In a message dated 8/17/2009 5:38:59 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, chicalatina928@... writes:

Probly not enough protein I drink 1 bottle a day w protein stuff and vitamins when I remember soo ill try that out and start getting on that-thanks for the great info!! Can I stil be sipping water or protein all day long even on this stage??? Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

From: Burson Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:17:57 -0700 (PDT)< >Subject: Re: Need help

are you taking your vitamins?

are you drinking/sipping water ?

are you tracking calories?

are you getting in enough protein?

When I didn't get in my protein and skipped my vitamins = I stopped losing.

Burson

Pampered Chef

Independent Consultant

http://www.pamperedchef.biz/carrieb

From: "chicalatina928 " <chicalatina928 > Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 4:14:55 PMSubject: Need help

Just started eating solids 1 week and since then I haven't lost any weight! What can I do to help along the weight loss? I've been power walking & exercising. I can only eat meats 1 time a day can't take in anymore and still no weight loss please help! Give me ideas I do get hungry earlier than usual too and do still drink my protein. Need insight please help.Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

[Guest guest]

are you taking your vitamins?

are you drinking/sipping water ?

are you tracking calories?

are you getting in enough protein?

When I didn't get in my protein and skipped my vitamins = I stopped losing.

Burson

Pampered Chef

Independent Consultant

http://www.pamperedchef.biz/carrieb

From: "chicalatina928@..." <chicalatina928@...> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 4:14:55 PMSubject: Need help

Just started eating solids 1 week and since then I haven't lost any weight! What can I do to help along the weight loss? I've been power walking & exercising. I can only eat meats 1 time a day can't take in anymore and still no weight loss please help! Give me ideas I do get hungry earlier than usual too and do still drink my protein. Need insight please help.Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

[Guest guest]

Probly not enough protein I drink 1 bottle a day w protein stuff and vitamins when I remember soo ill try that out and start getting on that-thanks for the great info!! Can I stil be sipping water or protein all day long even on this stage??? Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerryFrom: Burson Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:17:57 -0700 (PDT)< >Subject: Re: Need help are you taking your vitamins?are you drinking/sipping water ?are you tracking calories?are you getting in enough protein? When I didn't get in my protein and skipped my vitamins = I stopped losing. BursonPampered ChefIndependent Consultanthttp://www.pamperedchef.biz/carrieb From: "chicalatina928 " <chicalatina928 > Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 4:14:55 PMSubject: Need help Just started eating solids 1 week and since then I haven't lost any weight! What can I do to help along the weight loss? I've been power walking & exercising. I can only eat meats 1 time a day can't take in anymore and still no weight loss please help! Give me ideas I do get hungry earlier than usual too and do still drink my protein. Need insight please help.Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

[Guest guest]

be patient it does not happen over night.... it will happen though!!! BE PATIENT !!!Marie Kindness is the language the blind can see and the deaf can hear. - Mark Twain

From: chicalatina928@... <chicalatina928@...>Subject: Need help Date: Monday, August 17, 2009, 5:14 PM

Just started eating solids 1 week and since then I haven't lost any weight! What can I do to help along the weight loss? I've been power walking & exercising. I can only eat meats 1 time a day can't take in anymore and still no weight loss please help! Give me ideas I do get hungry earlier than usual too and do still drink my protein. Need insight please help.Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

[Guest guest]

Yes... you should be sipping water all day from here on out.

Drinking protein... that one is up in the air... depending on who you talk to.

I can't get in all of my protein unless I drink a protein shake once or twice a day.

I can't eat until late in the day, but I can get in my protein through drinking it earlier.

I get really tired of protein shakes, so sometimes I just mix my unjury with about 1/2 cup of milk and drink it.

I teach so this is my lunch often at school. I get a carton of milk in the lunchroom and pour some out.

Add my unjury and shake. Drink it up and I'm good to go.

Some people are really against the protein drinks once you hit real food stage. I do both so I think I'm okay.

As I said, I have once again starting loosing now that I'm making sure I get my vit & protein in.

You will slow down AND you will STOP losing every once in a while, but don't get discouraged.

Just follow your rules and don't worry. It will come off!

Burson

Pampered Chef

Independent Consultant

http://www.pamperedchef.biz/carrieb

From: "chicalatina928@..." <chicalatina928@...> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 7:08:19 PMSubject: Re: Need help

Probly not enough protein I drink 1 bottle a day w protein stuff and vitamins when I remember soo ill try that out and start getting on that-thanks for the great info!! Can I stil be sipping water or protein all day long even on this stage??? Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

From: Burson Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:17:57 -0700 (PDT)< @groups. com>Subject: Re: [Dr-Aceves-bandster s] Need help

are you taking your vitamins?

are you drinking/sipping water ?

are you tracking calories?

are you getting in enough protein?

When I didn't get in my protein and skipped my vitamins = I stopped losing.

Burson

Pampered Chef

Independent Consultant

http://www.pampered chef.biz/ carrieb

From: "chicalatina928" <chicalatina! 928> @groups. comSent: Monday, August 17, 2009 4:14:55 PMSubject: [Dr-Aceves-bandster s] Need help

Just started eating solids 1 week and since then I haven't lost any weight! What can I do to help along the weight loss? I've been power walking & exercising. I can only eat meats 1 time a day can't take in anymore and still no weight loss please help! Give me ideas I do get hungry earlier than usual too and do still drink my protein. Need insight please help.Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

[Guest guest]

Hi Judy: Just a note about resurfacing: I was told by my surgeon (Dr. Amstutz

- he's done over 1500 of these procedures) that it is not the age of the

patient, it is the quality of the bone stock. He does not have a problem with

performing a resurfacing on anyone who is a candidate, no matter what the age or

sex. I know personally of one woman who is now almost four years post op who

presented with not osteopenia, but actual osteoporosis and had a successful

resurfacing with Dr. Amstutz. She is very happy with her results - no problems

to this point. There are other well respected and experienced surgeons who also

are of the same opinion. If you'd like, you can e-mail me offline and I can get

you more information.

Just a (hopefully) helpful suggestion. Take good care.

Ruth Z Amstutz bilat resurfacing C+ 4/6/06

>

> Hello all,

>

> At 69 years old I am told that at my age hip resurfacing carries the risk of

femur fracture. That being the case, my next choice would be Anterior Hip

Replacement.

>

> Since I live in Southern California and am close to Santa , CA Dr.

Matta or Dr. Yun would be a good choice for me. However, which one to choose.

Dr. Matta has certainly received much acclaim but I haven't heard much about Dr.

Yun.

>

> Has anyone had a joint replacement by either of these doctors and if so what

was your experience? Since both work out of the same office apparently (and

their phone system is automated)I haven't been able to get a live person on the

line to discuss the difference.

>

> Anything anyone can tell me would be very much appreciated. Public or private

emails would be fine.

>

> Judy McG

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Judy: I just saw that you are close to Santa . Dr. Amstutz is at the

Joint Replacement Institute in Los Angeles, and Dr. Ball (another good resurf

surgeon) is in San Diego. I understand that Dr. Ball will give a free phone

consult if you can send him your x-rays. He is easy to get in contact with,

too.

Ruth Z

> >

> > Hello all,

> >

> > At 69 years old I am told that at my age hip resurfacing carries the risk of

femur fracture. That being the case, my next choice would be Anterior Hip

Replacement.

> >

> > Since I live in Southern California and am close to Santa , CA Dr.

Matta or Dr. Yun would be a good choice for me. However, which one to

choose. Dr. Matta has certainly received much acclaim but I haven't heard much

about Dr. Yun.

> >

> > Has anyone had a joint replacement by either of these doctors and if so what

was your experience? Since both work out of the same office apparently (and

their phone system is automated)I haven't been able to get a live person on the

line to discuss the difference.

> >

> > Anything anyone can tell me would be very much appreciated. Public or

private emails would be fine.

> >

> > Judy McG

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I had my right knee replaced July 7 2009. There was alot of swelling before TKR

but just as much now. I also Have alot of stiffness and very sore to move. It

started last Sept and have been to ortho dr and family dr. No one can figure out

whats going on. Have had alot of xrays and a bone scan very thing looks ok. Have

had alot of blood work looking for low level infection. Nothings has beeen

found. Right knee is wrmer to the touch. Hope this helps.

From: dog4ewe <dog4ewe@...>

Subject: need help

Joint Replacement

Date: Tuesday, May 25, 2010, 9:17 AM

 

I hope someone will be able to dig into their experience and help me.

I am 2 1/2 years out from my TKR and I still have some swelling below the knee

and pain during a day of judging. The swelling has been there for the whole

time. The doctors thought it was just some tissue reaction to the trauma during

the surgery. We tried alot of different things but it is still here. I have

always had some pain, but I have learned to tolerate it with meds and internal

fortitude.

I was finally referred to another specialist who is thinking I may have a

degredation of the Tibia and the appliance might be loose. They are going to

schedule a Dex scan to see. Anyone have some of these problems?

Kandy

[Guest guest]

I am almost 6 months into my TKR and the knee is as swollen as it was the day of

surgery! It is still stiff, but not so much that I can't do stairs. With

pressure I can get 130 degrees, but that does hurt. I also have little needles

on the front of my knee. I am beginning to think that this is normal. I have

no infection and walk terrifically, doing my 10,000 steps a day. At least I

don't have that terrible bone on bone pain.

I think everyone is different. We all react to pain differently, and all have

different levels of activity.

So, I think that if there is no infection, and you don't feel as if your metal

knee is roaming around inside your leg, you are lucky to not be in a scooter.

All the best, Joan

________________________________

From: Remillard <remi13211@...>

Joint Replacement

Sent: Tue, May 25, 2010 6:07:26 PM

Subject: Re: need help

I had my right knee replaced July 7 2009. There was alot of swelling before TKR

but just as much now. I also Have alot of stiffness and very sore to move. It

started last Sept and have been to ortho dr and family dr. No one can figure out

whats going on. Have had alot of xrays and a bone scan very thing looks ok. Have

had alot of blood work looking for low level infection. Nothings has beeen

found. Right knee is wrmer to the touch. Hope this helps.

From: dog4ewe <dog4ewe@...>

Subject: need help

Joint Replacement

Date: Tuesday, May 25, 2010, 9:17 AM

I hope someone will be able to dig into their experience and help me.

I am 2 1/2 years out from my TKR and I still have some swelling below the knee

and pain during a day of judging. The swelling has been there for the whole

time. The doctors thought it was just some tissue reaction to the trauma during

the surgery. We tried alot of different things but it is still here. I have

always had some pain, but I have learned to tolerate it with meds and internal

fortitude.

I was finally referred to another specialist who is thinking I may have a

degredation of the Tibia and the appliance might be loose. They are going to

schedule a Dex scan to see. Anyone have some of these problems?

Kandy

[Guest guest]

Yikes! Still as swollen? That doesn't sound like normal recovery to me. Has

your OS seen this?

need help

Joint Replacement

Date: Tuesday, May 25, 2010, 9:17 AM

I hope someone will be able to dig into their experience and help me.

I am 2 1/2 years out from my TKR and I still have some swelling below the knee

and pain during a day of judging. The swelling has been there for the whole

time. The doctors thought it was just some tissue reaction to the trauma

during

the surgery. We tried alot of different things but it is still here. I have

always had some pain, but I have learned to tolerate it with meds and internal

fortitude.

I was finally referred to another specialist who is thinking I may have a

degredation of the Tibia and the appliance might be loose. They are going to

schedule a Dex scan to see. Anyone have some of these problems?

Kandy

[Guest guest]

Yes. He said it could take up to a year for it to go down. So I wait.

Meanwhile, I am doing whatever I want to do, and wear long skirts. J

________________________________

From: Bentley <sbentley@...>

Joint Replacement

Sent: Wed, May 26, 2010 12:23:26 PM

Subject: Re: need help

Yikes! Still as swollen? That doesn't sound like normal recovery to me. Has

your OS seen this?

need help

Joint Replacement

Date: Tuesday, May 25, 2010, 9:17 AM

I hope someone will be able to dig into their experience and help me.

I am 2 1/2 years out from my TKR and I still have some swelling below the knee

and pain during a day of judging. The swelling has been there for the whole

time. The doctors thought it was just some tissue reaction to the trauma during

the surgery. We tried alot of different things but it is still here. I have

always had some pain, but I have learned to tolerate it with meds and internal

fortitude.

I was finally referred to another specialist who is thinking I may have a

degredation of the Tibia and the appliance might be loose. They are going to

schedule a Dex scan to see. Anyone have some of these problems?

Kandy

[Guest guest]

That's true...when I had my thumb operated on to remedy severe arthritis, the

swelling was miserable for a year or more...finally a short burst of Prednisone

(unrelated issues, not recommended, tho!) helped calm the swelling, too, but

slowly but surely it went down to a more normal looking thumb.  But it does take

time, I'll have to agree. 

 

Lynn

LTHR, 26 Oct

Advice is what we ask for when we already know the answer but wish we didn't.

a Jong

 

Here's my art blog:  http://www.adreamseyeview.blogspot.com/

From: dog4ewe <dog4ewe@...>

Subject: need help

Joint Replacement

Date: Tuesday, May 25, 2010, 9:17 AM

I hope someone will be able to dig into their experience and help me.

I am 2 1/2 years out from my TKR and I still have some swelling below the knee

and pain during a day of judging. The swelling has been there for the whole

time. The doctors thought it was just some tissue reaction to the trauma during

the surgery. We tried alot of different things but it is still here. I have

always had some pain, but I have learned to tolerate it with meds and internal

fortitude.

I was finally referred to another specialist who is thinking I may have a

degredation of the Tibia and the appliance might be loose. They are going to

schedule a Dex scan to see. Anyone have some of these problems?

Kandy

[Guest guest]

I too am 6 months post TKR. Out of the clear blue about a month ago, I began to

walk and even jog a bit and actually began skipping days where not once did I

think about my knee! The only thing that seem sto remind me these days is the

nasty scar I have. Unfortunatley, the doctor didn't make such a great incision,

but honestly, that is the least of my worries. My goal was to be pain free and

to be able to walk and move without pain or pain meds. It is so much better than

that in every respect. Yes, there is still stiffness and swelling especially on

rainy days. I guess it will be another few months before that goes away. I think

the cocoa butter has been a trememndous help in helping my skin heal. What a far

cry from the initial months after my surgery. I was so depressed and unsure

whether I had made the right decision. Now I can say that I definitely made the

right decision. I hope this helps those who are feeling frustrated or depressed.

There is light at the end of the tunnel.

need help

Joint Replacement

Date: Tuesday, May 25, 2010, 9:17 AM

I hope someone will be able to dig into their experience and help me.

I am 2 1/2 years out from my TKR and I still have some swelling below the knee

and pain during a day of judging. The swelling has been there for the whole

time. The doctors thought it was just some tissue reaction to the trauma

during

the surgery. We tried alot of different things but it is still here. I have

always had some pain, but I have learned to tolerate it with meds and internal

fortitude.

I was finally referred to another specialist who is thinking I may have a

degredation of the Tibia and the appliance might be loose. They are going to

schedule a Dex scan to see. Anyone have some of these problems?

Kandy

[Guest guest]

Hi , Yes, the same thing happened to me. It was really sudden, like the

light bulb going off in the comics.

We are having a great time on QM2. I even do the stairs between decks! We will

drive home to Bedale tomorrow. Tennis on Sunday and a 5 mile hike on Wednesday!

All the best, Joan

________________________________

From: Kohn <katiekohn@...>

Joint Replacement

Sent: Wed, May 26, 2010 7:41:40 PM

Subject: Re: need help

I too am 6 months post TKR. Out of the clear blue about a month ago, I began to

walk and even jog a bit and actually began skipping days where not once did I

think about my knee! The only thing that seem sto remind me these days is the

nasty scar I have. Unfortunatley, the doctor didn't make such a great incision,

but honestly, that is the least of my worries. My goal was to be pain free and

to be able to walk and move without pain or pain meds. It is so much better than

that in every respect. Yes, there is still stiffness and swelling especially on

rainy days. I guess it will be another few months before that goes away. I think

the cocoa butter has been a trememndous help in helping my skin heal. What a far

cry from the initial months after my surgery. I was so depressed and unsure

whether I had made the right decision. Now I can say that I definitely made the

right decision. I hope this helps those who are feeling frustrated or depressed.

There is

light at the end of the tunnel.

need help

Joint Replacement

Date: Tuesday, May 25, 2010, 9:17 AM

I hope someone will be able to dig into their experience and help me.

I am 2 1/2 years out from my TKR and I still have some swelling below the knee

and pain during a day of judging. The swelling has been there for the whole

time. The doctors thought it was just some tissue reaction to the trauma during

the surgery. We tried alot of different things but it is still here. I have

always had some pain, but I have learned to tolerate it with meds and internal

fortitude.

I was finally referred to another specialist who is thinking I may have a

degredation of the Tibia and the appliance might be loose. They are going to

schedule a Dex scan to see. Anyone have some of these problems?

Kandy

[Guest guest]

Hi Joan, How is the QEII? I have always wanted to cross the Atlantic on a ship.

Glad to hear you are doing the stairs between decks. I truly believe that going

up and down the stairs is the one best thing I can do to keep my knee in shape.

It just gets better and better. I don't even have to hold the rails anymore.

Cheers, katie

need help

Joint Replacement

Date: Tuesday, May 25, 2010, 9:17 AM

I hope someone will be able to dig into their experience and help me.

I am 2 1/2 years out from my TKR and I still have some swelling below the knee

and pain during a day of judging. The swelling has been there for the whole

time. The doctors thought it was just some tissue reaction to the trauma

during

the surgery. We tried alot of different things but it is still here. I have

always had some pain, but I have learned to tolerate it with meds and internal

fortitude.

I was finally referred to another specialist who is thinking I may have a

degredation of the Tibia and the appliance might be loose. They are going to

schedule a Dex scan to see. Anyone have some of these problems?

Kandy

[Guest guest]

what do i need to do if my insurance company wont cover my procedure for and

upper GI. Just my luck and i quit my job today

[Guest guest]

is this for your three month check up?  if so, i'd just wait until you have a job and ins that will cover.

On Wed, Jun 23, 2010 at 8:41 PM, Akitress <akitresssmith@...> wrote:

 

what do i need to do if my insurance company wont cover my procedure for and upper GI. Just my luck and i quit my job today

[Guest guest]

WHY won't they cover it?

That's ridiculous. It's a medical necessity. You need to get your primary care

physician involved and appeal the decision.

JMHO...

>

> what do i need to do if my insurance company wont cover my procedure for and

upper GI. Just my luck and i quit my job today

>

[Guest guest]

They do not have to pay for anything WLS related including an upper GI.On Thu, Jun 24, 2010 at 7:54 AM, CherylH <harrison.cheryl@...> wrote:

 

WHY won't they cover it?

That's ridiculous. It's a medical necessity. You need to get your primary care physician involved and appeal the decision.

JMHO...

[Guest guest]

Ellen - high neuts is a good thing, usually. Better than high lymphs.

Unexplained fevers are a cause for observation. You have heard the famous term: B symptoms. Low grade fevers is one of them.

A temporary low grade fever can be caused by a million things. I'm just suggesting that if it persists it warrants investigation.

In a message dated 7/4/2010 6:04:18 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, rhudy@... writes:

I woke up this morning feeling very tired, and after breakfast, I feltbad, too, so I laid on the bed for a while. My energy didn't pick up,and then I realized that I may be dehydrated, so I drank 2 1/2 glassesof water and just had some Pedialyte. Before I took the Pedialyte, Itook my temperature, and it's 100.3. Although..............we're very,very hot here now in land, upper 90s, and it's supposed to hit 100in a day or 2, no appreciable rain for the whole month of June, andgetting worse. But I'm in air-conditioning. I don't feel like I have acold or an infection of any sort. Can dehydration cause a low-gradefever? Could it be my body fighting herpes? Could the cll be causingthis? Is my body fighting cll? Should I worry, or not? I feel likecr**. I've never had conventional tx., and when my neuts were checkedlast, at the end of May, they were really high, at the upper end ofnormal.Thanks,Ellen R.

[Guest guest]

Can dehydration cause this low-grade fever? I also had a headache

today.............although I know headache can also be caused by anemia,

which I have.

Thanks,

Ellen R.

jb50192@... wrote:

Ellen

- high neuts is a good thing, usually. Better than high lymphs. Unexplained

fevers are a cause for observation. You have heard the famous term: B symptoms.

Low grade fevers is one of them. A

temporary low grade fever can be caused by a million things. I'm just suggesting

that if it persists it warrants investigation. In

a message dated 7/4/2010 6:04:18 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, rhudy@...

writes:

I

woke up this morning feeling very tired, and after breakfast, I felt

bad, too, so

I laid on the bed for a while. My energy didn't pick up,

and then I realized

that I may be dehydrated, so I drank 2 1/2 glasses

of water and

just had some Pedialyte. Before I took the Pedialyte, I

took my temperature,

and it's 100.3. Although..............we're very,

very hot here

now in land, upper 90s, and it's supposed to hit 100

in a day or

2, no appreciable rain for the whole month of June, and

getting worse.

But I'm in air-conditioning. I don't feel like I have a

cold or an infection

of any sort. Can dehydration cause a low-grade

fever? Could

it be my body fighting herpes? Could the cll be causing

this? Is my

body fighting cll? Should I worry, or not? I feel like

cr**. I've never

had conventional tx., and when my neuts were checked

last, at the

end of May, they were really high, at the upper end of

normal.

Thanks,

Ellen R.