Thanks

[Guest guest]

Of course.  Think nothing of it.  I am always happy for positive exchange.  It

is close to impossible to offend me personally.  Hopefully you will enjoy this

group and have fun while learning new things. 

Willow

Thanks for explaining things

Willow, Thanks for explaining and clarifying things about my pos,

dwarfism, and the group.

I am here to understand dwarfism from a medical and personal point

of view. I view LP the same as anyone else with their own set of

challenges, characteristics, and personalities, we all. irregardless of

stature have our on set of challenges to deal with in life.

Thanks for being so understanding and explaining some key points that

make sense to me know.

I am glad to b e a part of the group. Thanks for welcoming me and

accepting me into the group.

Leon

[Guest guest]

Dear Shuyanliutripp,

Glad to hear you have a good teacher and that the course helped you.

What if anything from this site helped?

Also did you have hands on labs? IV's or just lectures?

What book did you use?

Jeanetta

>

> i am so happy i passed the PTCB, thank you very much for help.now i

> start looking for job,i really like to go to hospital pharmacy.i

> graduated The China Pharmaceutical University,and i just moved US

from

> China one year, but i did it.Thank you again.

[Guest guest]

Dear Dr. Trupti:

Thanks for a very nice discussion and a soul searching powerpoint presentation. Younger generations badly need such motivation to be patient, tolerant and supportive with the aging lot.

With regards

Dr. Geer M. Ishaq

Assistant Professor

Dept. of Pharmaceutical Sciences

University of Kashmir

Srinagar-190006 (J & K)

Ph: 9906673100, 01942429503

Website: http://ishaqgeer.googlepages.com

From: Trupti Swain <drtruptiswain@...>Net RUM <netrum >Sent: Thursday, 14 May, 2009 8:26:14 AMSubject: Thanks

Dear Friends,

I sincerly thank you all for participating in the present discussion.

Attaching herewith a slideshow related to the topic for a pleasant viewing.

With warm personal regardsTrupti rekha SwainAssociate ProfessorDept. of PharmacologyS.C.B Medical College, Cuttack: 753007Phone: 09438126333

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[Guest guest]

The best of luck!  May you be blessed.

 

Peace,

 

Robin

On Tue, Aug 4, 2009 at 9:37 AM, pauline_teague <pauline_teague@...> wrote:

 

Tommorow is the day ! I want to thank everyone for all there support. Im trying to keep busy today , spending time with my family. Inside Im twisted. This is where my faith kicks in, thanks for all your prayers.ine

-- Live the life you have imagined!HD ThoreauThings do not change.  We change.  HD ThoreauThere is life after PTSD!!!   Life is what you make of it!Waneeshee.......may the way be beautiful for you

[Guest guest]

You are more than welcome, . I hae been thinking about you each time I get

up to walk. I know it will be tough going, but I remember how much you are

enduring and I think I can do it! oxo

Thanks

Thanks so much for your comments . Like I said I have never been to a

pdycholgist in my life,so I am going to start with my GP. He is fully aware of

all my history, so a good place to start.

I know that the doctor I saw at the pain clinic has a son that is a

psychologist, I was seeing him for 8 years, so he does know all my history.

Perhaps, he may be able to get a run down from that doctor.

any way I am making the start to a better new year !!!

thanks again xx

[Guest guest]

These side effects sound serious and not in the norm ...perhaps you may be

getting a case of serotonin syndrome, go see a doctor .....maybe a new one!

AND....

Don't quit lexapro cold turkey!

>

> Thanks to all who responded to my previous post. It is much appreciated. I

definitely don't feel alone in dealing with all this stuff. I guess the main

thing for me is that I just need to get that 'grip' on life we all search for.

And in the mean time effectively manage my anxiety (fear/worry) and mild

depression. I'm generally an upbeat person who is excited about life. I'm

finding the Lexapro is helping with anxiety. The biggest side effect I've had

is increased PVC's (premature ventricular contractions) and heart palpatiations.

I also am light headed most of the time and thats what is causing me to question

the medication. Are the pros outweighting the cons? I guess my biggest concern

is the dizziness upon rising, PVC's, and lightheadedness. If not for any of

those, the medication would be the best.

>

> Well...I'll keep striving to find my passions in life while finding meaning to

all this stuff. I guess we can consider ourselves special because we are all

deep thinkers and intelligent. I'll keep everyone updated as things progress.

Thank you again for all your comments.

>

[Guest guest]

If you've been on this med for over a year a now and still have these kinds of

sides it may be time to talk to your doctor about trying something else.

Barbara

Thanks

Thanks to all who responded to my previous post. It is much appreciated. I

definitely don't feel alone in dealing with all this stuff. I guess the main

thing for me is that I just need to get that 'grip' on life we all search for.

And in the mean time effectively manage my anxiety (fear/worry) and mild

depression. I'm generally an upbeat person who is excited about life. I'm

finding the Lexapro is helping with anxiety. The biggest side effect I've had

is increased PVC's (premature ventricular contractions) and heart palpatiations.

I also am light headed most of the time and thats what is causing me to question

the medication. Are the pros outweighting the cons? I guess my biggest concern

is the dizziness upon rising, PVC's, and lightheadedness. If not for any of

those, the medication would be the best.

Well...I'll keep striving to find my passions in life while finding meaning to

all this stuff. I guess we can consider ourselves special because we are all

deep thinkers and intelligent. I'll keep everyone updated as things progress.

Thank you again for all your comments.

------------------------------------

[Guest guest]

Sigh.

Re: Thanks

These side effects sound serious and not in the norm ...perhaps you may be

getting a case of serotonin syndrome, go see a doctor .....maybe a new one!

AND....

Don't quit lexapro cold turkey!

>

> Thanks to all who responded to my previous post. It is much appreciated. I

definitely don't feel alone in dealing with all this stuff. I guess the main

thing for me is that I just need to get that 'grip' on life we all search for.

And in the mean time effectively manage my anxiety (fear/worry) and mild

depression. I'm generally an upbeat person who is excited about life. I'm

finding the Lexapro is helping with anxiety. The biggest side effect I've had

is increased PVC's (premature ventricular contractions) and heart palpatiations.

I also am light headed most of the time and thats what is causing me to question

the medication. Are the pros outweighting the cons? I guess my biggest concern

is the dizziness upon rising, PVC's, and lightheadedness. If not for any of

those, the medication would be the best.

>

> Well...I'll keep striving to find my passions in life while finding meaning

to all this stuff. I guess we can consider ourselves special because we are all

deep thinkers and intelligent. I'll keep everyone updated as things progress.

Thank you again for all your comments.

>

------------------------------------

[Guest guest]

I've been on Lex for 6+ yrs. You shouldn't be having

that many side effects, IMO. I tried several other SSRI's prior

to Lex and it helps me. I'm on max dosage 20 mg day; I also

take generic Librium 20 mg day, in AM...I wake up each day

in PANIC mode & that helps me face the day...if

things get ikky during day I take another.

Long story...but good luck!!!

Thanks

Thanks to all who responded to my previous post. It is much appreciated. I

definitely don't feel alone in dealing with all this stuff. I guess the main

thing for me is that I just need to get that 'grip' on life we all search for.

And in the mean time effectively manage my anxiety (fear/worry) and mild

depression. I'm generally an upbeat person who is excited about life. I'm

finding the Lexapro is helping with anxiety. The biggest side effect I've had is

increased PVC's (premature ventricular contractions) and heart palpatiations. I

also am light headed most of the time and thats what is causing me to question

the medication. Are the pros outweighting the cons? I guess my biggest concern

is the dizziness upon rising, PVC's, and lightheadedness. If not for any of

those, the medication would be the best.

Well...I'll keep striving to find my passions in life while finding meaning to

all this stuff. I guess we can consider ourselves special because we are all

deep thinkers and intelligent. I'll keep everyone updated as things progress.

Thank you again for all your comments.

------------------------------------

[Guest guest]

Please check in when you can. I'll be thinking about you.MarilouDr. AcevesVSG~February 5, 2010 220-140-127start goal nowOn Jan 11, 2011, at 9:50 PM, garcia9612@... wrote:I would like to thank all this wonderful support group that allows each of us to increase our desire and courage to reach this tool that will drive us to the happy ending for which we have struggled most of our lives, being overweight, obese, more commonly called obesity. Thanks for sharing your experiences before, during and after surgery.Thanks to Gloria, Anita, Suzanne, Bipley, Marilou, Cheryl.... the entire group for your moral and psychological support that eased the nervousness I suddenly entered yesterday. I feel better today and tomorrow I will be in my way to MXI will keep posted as soon as I can.God bless you all

[Guest guest]

,

Tell Ernesto Hi from me. He will be your driver that picks you up at the airport--sometimes he is late--that is pretty normal so don't panic, just find a place in the baggage area to sit down and watch for him to walk through with a piece of paper with your name on it. He is a very nice person. He has had sleeve surgery, so he will be happy to answer any of your questions you may have. Once you get to the hospital you will feel more at ease too. They will run you through a bunch of tests--nothing to worry about. Take a snack along to eat AFTER you have your test. You will not have eaten since early morning and I promise you, that you will be hungry while waiting for everyone to get their tests done. I took some trail mix, but take anything you want to eat--remember some of the things you eat that day will be the last time you can eat them for at least 30 days.

You will be in excellent hands with the staff at the Hospital. I am glad that we could help.

Suzanne

In a message dated 1/11/2011 10:21:18 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, garcia9612@... writes:

I would like to thank all this wonderful support group that allows each of us to increase our desire and courage to reach this tool that will drive us to the happy ending for which we have struggled most of our lives, being overweight, obese, more commonly called obesity. Thanks for sharing your experiences before, during and after surgery.Thanks to Gloria, Anita, Suzanne, Bipley, Marilou, Cheryl.... the entire group for your moral and psychological support that eased the nervousness I suddenly entered yesterday. I feel better today and tomorrow I will be in my way to MXI will keep posted as soon as I can.God bless you all

[Guest guest]

-

I know you're on your way to Mexicali right now but you will get this message

sooner or later. I just want to say CONGRATULATIONS GIRL! and to send you lots

of wishes for a speedy recover.

You are going to LOVE the folks in Dr. Aceves' group - everyone is so wonderful,

compassionate, and patient.

Remember, the first 30 days are the hardest but YOU CAN DO THIS!

Don't get upset if you find yourself fighting questions/concerns/depression

after surgery. Lots of us did that but it went away as quickly as it came on.

I personally think that the anesthesia has a big impact on us psychologically

and it takes time to get those chemicals out of your cells. I had the same

problem after my heart surgery. But the WLS was a walk in the park compared to

that!!!!

We are all so happy and excited for you as you begin your journey. Remember,

come to us with any questions or concerns you may have and we will share our

experiences with you to help you along the way. Just think of us as friends who

are holding lanterns along the path so you can see where you are going.

MAJOR (((hugs))) to you and God Bless You.

Cheryl*

[Guest guest]

,

Can't wait to hear how happy you are going to be ..... SOON!!!! Prayers are with you, you're going to be so pleased and then wonder why you were so nervous .... I know, I was one of those nervous ones!!! I know your experience is going to be great!!!

Dawn

AZ

Re: Thanks

Please check in when you can. I'll be thinking about you.

Marilou

Dr. Aceves

VSG~February 5, 2010

220-140-127

start goal now

On Jan 11, 2011, at 9:50 PM, garcia9612@... wrote:

I would like to thank all this wonderful support group that allows each of us to increase our desire and courage to reach this tool that will drive us to the happy ending for which we have struggled most of our lives, being overweight, obese, more commonly called obesity. Thanks for sharing your experiences before, during and after surgery.Thanks to Gloria, Anita, Suzanne, Bipley, Marilou, Cheryl.... the entire group for your moral and psychological support that eased the nervousness I suddenly entered yesterday. I feel better today and tomorrow I will be in my way to MX

I will keep posted as soon as I can.

God bless you all

[Guest guest]

" smarcantonio "

Some thoughts about your email (below) - sorry I don't know your name.

    This support group has been so important to me. It has comforted me in

shared emotions and, more importantly, convinced me that research into CLL/SLL

is an ongoing process with lots of possibilities for turning CLL/SLL into a

chronic disease - and not a terminal one. Until the time that we are 100%

successful in that endeavor, I know that there are many treatment options and

that most people maintain a good quality of life and/or many remissions.

    I was diagnosed in 2006 - stage I - and am in still in " watch and

wait. " You say that you hate the waiting game - I am grateful to be in the watch

and wait stage because I do believe that every day brings us closer to a cure.

So, I am in no hurry to start treatment until necessary. I don't know how long

you have been part of our support group, but, there have been many emails from

Dr. Furman et al saying that there is no advantage at all in starting treatment

early.

    I hope that you will believe me when I say that I felt the same way you

did (depression, fear, anger, etc.) when I was first diagnosed and now I don't

even think about my diagnosis. I scan the CLL emails every day for general info

- then delete most of them because they are very specific to certain

situations. That's it. I have confidence that I will be okay. I/you are

the same people we were before we received the results of the blood test (for

me a routine physical) only now we know that one day we will probably need

treatment. Til then there is nothing to do except take care of ourselves and

our families and enjoy life as before.

    Take comfort in the knowledge that you have this group as a resource

and referral. And go on with your life the same way you did before you were

diagnosed. It will get easier for you emotionally and you might even have times

when you " forget " that you have CLL/SLL except when you go for your blood work

and/or read your CLL group emails.

 Good luck! Bonnie

Thanks

I want to thank you all for the kind words of support.

Getting both CLL and SLL has been a humbling experience.

A positive attitude goes a long way...I just hate this waiting game.

Some days are harder then others, I find myself crying by myself especially

after I put the kids to bed and my wife has gone to sleep.

I try not to burden family and friends with this stuff so I'm really happy to

have found this message board.

Don't get me wrong I wish no one had to go through any of this but it's seems

easier to type this out to strangers rather then cry myself to sleep.

Thanks Again.......

[Guest guest]

In reply to Bonnie's comments to " smarcantonio " and to " smarcantonio's "

earlier post, I'd like to say that I was diagnosed with CLL/SLL (they are

pretty much the same, except for minor differences, I'm told), and while my

hematologist, after much testing, ordered treatment with Rituxan (6-weekly

infusions), and that after the first three of them I began to feel better. I

had many symptoms, which now have been gone for almost five years. I HAVE

gotten to the point that I don't even think about having a form of

lymphoma, except when I have to remember to have my blood work done and see the

hematologist for an appointment three to four times a year. I recently had

my pacemaker replaced and have recovered from that surgery, also. I

consider myself a health person, as I will be 73 years old in a few days, and am

able to do all that I want, which includes vigorous exercise five days a

week, care for my home and my husband. I am heavily involved in volunteer

activities in my community and my church. I thank God for all of these

blessings, and although I may someday soon or in the distant future, have to

face

treatment again, I am grateful for the Rituxan that has given me this

quality of life.

Instead of tears, fold your hands and pray. That's what I told my three

adult children when I was diagnosed in Dec. 2005; instead of worry, please

pray for me. They did. God made our bodies and He will also care for them

in the way that is best for us.

I'm so very happy to have this group to learn more and more about the

condition that I have.

Norma Oxley

Thanks

I want to thank you all for the kind words of support.

Getting both CLL and SLL has been a humbling experience.

A positive attitude goes a long way...I just hate this waiting game.

Some days are harder then others, I find myself crying by myself e

specially after I put the kids to bed and my wife has gone to sleep.

I try not to burden family and friends with this stuff so I'm really happy

to have found this message board.

Don't get me wrong I wish no one had to go through any of this but it's

seems easier to type this out to strangers rather then cry myself to sleep.

Thanks Again.......

[Guest guest]

When you RESPOND to a comment, are you teaching or awakening?

Let's not teach, let's AWAKEN.

b

You're welcome.

At 01:13 PM 3/6/2011 -0600, you wrote:

>Thanks for helping me. I know you are like a buddy to me. I'm having

>computer issues right now so I am working on scanning my system. I tried

>to install the software for webcam and that triggered something in my

>computer. At the least I will be at the prayer meeting tomorrow. Thanks buddy.

>

>Kindest regards,

>Lacy

[Guest guest]

No groups or 'camp' at my hospital in Tampa Bay.......

treated just like any other patient in their facility.....

BARB in Florida

thanks

Thank you all for replying.

I do have a question

The hospital where I am having this done, calls it a joint replacement camp,

and

nearly everything is done with the same group of people that had either knee

or

hip replacement on Monday or Tuesday. You all went and got your blood test,

X

rays etc together, you all go to physical therapy and meals together.

I don't like this idea but it is too late to change things now. But I was

told

by one kind of know it all person that all hospitals are going to doing it

in

groups.

I find it hard to believe.

Thanks again all.

[Guest guest]

same for me in Australia.

-- Re: thanks

No groups or 'camp' at my hospital in Tampa Bay.......

treated just like any other patient in their facility.....

BARB in Florida

thanks

Thank you all for replying.

I do have a question

The hospital where I am having this done, calls it a joint replacement camp,

and

nearly everything is done with the same group of people that had either knee

or

hip replacement on Monday or Tuesday. You all went and got your blood test,

X

rays etc together, you all go to physical therapy and meals together.

I don't like this idea but it is too late to change things now. But I was

told

by one kind of know it all person that all hospitals are going to doing it

in

groups.

I find it hard to believe.

Thanks again all.

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the replies!

Sam

> > >

> > > Thank you for the responses, I have now set it up and am off and running.

> > > Have a couple of more questions:

> > >

> > > How long do you get from the battery? Is it still 'running' while your not

using it or does it only drain when your touching the skin with it wet? Im

wondering if when I stop using it I need to take off the cotton or just leave

it?

> > >

> > > Has anyone tried using the godzilla for iontophoretic drug delivery? Ive

read that .5mA - 1mA is the current used.

> > >

> > > Cheers,

> > > Sam

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Posted your message on to the forum for others to answer Barbara

as I will not be around very much over the holiday.

Luv - Sheila

From: barbarajpeters@...

[mailto:barbarajpeters@...]

i wait for the kids to help me post to the forum. my computer

is freezing. my ferritin is 29 (30-400), iron is 76 (59-150), and % sat. is 22

(20-50). what makes this happen . what comes first the chicken or the egg. how

much iron do i take.? i take liquid chlorophyll. i got blue bonnet. how

many of those.:? did the hypo thyroid cause this to happen.? or did the

autoimmune start a reaction to iron absorption? why is there a link with hypo

thyroid people having low ferritin and iron? i am on 75 mg. of ERFA. my rt3 is

26 (11-32). does this figure mean i need to supplement with T3 or switch to T3

only. or will clearing up the iron and adrenals bee enough to stay on ERFA?

i am having the kids write down what to do to post to

the forum. also, the endos name is dr. Judith Castillo, in bridgeport, ct.

06606.

> I know nothing about neuro sciences Barbara - but such tests are

> usuallyvery expensive, so no idea how they came to give you a

> free test. Wait and

> see what the results tell you and post them on the forum when

> you have them.

[Guest guest]

Dear Marie, I am so sorry to hear that your doctor and his staff

put you through all of this and caused you so much suffering. You should report

this matter to your local Primary Care Trust, because if you leave it, they

will continue to treat other patients in the same way. I find this quite

appalling. Tell the PCT you have no faith in your present GP and will not be

going back to him as he is causing real harm to his patients and ask them to

help you find a new one in your area. They are obliged to do this and will

place you with another doctors surgery in your area very quickly.

I am sorry also to hear that you will not be able to get to

Portugal for the New Year, but I sincerely hope that your husband is soon out

of hospital and well again and that you too will soon be over this infection.

Have as lovely a Christmas as is possible in the circumstances

Marie and I hope the New Year is wonderful for you both and that you get a

doctor, at last, who actually cares about his patients.

Luv and big (((HUGS))) to you both.

Luv - Sheila xx

She said she would get Doc to phone me after surgery.

He phoned me at 5 15p.m. his surgery was finished that early. I was told to

bring a sample (urine)mid stream the next morning and he would leave a

prescription for me. I got a taxi down after another night with no sleep and he

had not left the prescription. His wife wanted to know why i was annoyed so i

gave her a piece of my mind and ended going in to town to a walk in centre and

have been told i have a kidney infection and am now on anti biotics and pain killers.

I am going to look for a new g.p.in the new year. so all that remains is for me

to wish every one a happy christmas and New year. p.s.we were go to Portugal

for New year we will have to cancel now.