Guest guest Posted September 6, 2005 Report Share Posted September 6, 2005 RE: New Member > Mike. > > I have pain in the kneecap area and/or thigh area whether I am sitting or > walking. The locking of course occurs while I am walking at a very very > slow > rate, small stride rate. > > The releases that you had done, did it reduce the stiffness? I would say the releases relieved the pressure and tightness more than anything. I got to the point I could no longer sit or do stairs. Now I can sit comfortably, and do stairs with marginal pain. If your locking is due to lateral tightness, a lateral release should help tremendously. I am still as stiff as ever after sitting for a period of time, but I can live with that as long as I can function otherwise in life. Mike MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2005 Report Share Posted September 6, 2005 If you can afford it, and/or your insurance will pay for it, there's a doctor in Italy (there are many doctors in Italy and Germany doing this) who do the SaluCartilage plug operation (the EU approved the technique in 1999; it was approved in Canada last May; the FDA will probably wait 20 years to see if it works on EU and Canadian patients). A US company invented the plugs, which are made of the same material as soft contact lenses, but much tougher. The surgeon drills a hole where the CP lesion is (or holes if more than one) and inserts the plugs, and voila, you're a new woman! Short healing time. Cost about $15K depending on the exchange rate. I've been in contact with this doc. He'll bill it, and write up the surgeon's report, as chondroplasty (which isn't a lie, since " chondroplasty " mean " doing something to the bone " so your insurance co. (if they pay for procedures done outside the US) won't consider it an experimental procedure. For details, write me privately. My insurance co. will pay for non-emergency medical care if I'm living in another country. " Living " to them means 6 months out of the year. 6 months in Italy? No problem. Or you could SAY you were living there for 6 months, get your mail from them there, then " move " back here. To get to Italy cheap, you can apply for a Untied visa & get 15-20K free miles after your 1st purchase, then a mile for everything you buy or pay for (e.g. your rent, your car payment, that 42 " HDTV you've been wanting) on the Visa card. If I had a way to get my cats to Italy w/o traumatizing them for life, I'd go next week. Ann Re: New Member My MRI showed a torn miniscus and surgery was scheduled to repair it, when he got in the meniscus was fine, he did a LR and cleaned up my knee cap. Strange how we can all be misdiagnosed time after time. Some of us time after time after time...................... Ann <ruby2zdy@...> wrote:Yes, it's definitely possible for an MRI not to show something. As for tearing a meniscus w/o knowing it, that's what happened to me. I think the cause was my employer making me crawl around under desks getting computer serial numbers for 2 years, but there was no acute event. And when I went to my OS, with what I knew was a new and different pain, he said " Oh, it's just arthritis " , but it didn't feel like bone on bone, so he did an X-ray and agreed that it wasn't arthritis. Then he said " It's probably patellar tendinitis " . But the pain wasn't in the patellar tendon. It was deep inside the knee. He lost interest. Later, having been reduced to using a cane, I went back. He said, irritatedly (and mind you, he never ordered an MRI during this time), " It's possible that you have enthesopathy. " I asked what that was. He said it was an inflammation of the tendons, related to RA. I told him I'd just had all the autoimmune tests done & they were negative. He said " You can have enthesopathy with negative tests " . So then I worried about having an RA-related disease. Finally I gave up on him & went to another OS (without the clinic notes from the first one), who did an MRI, found the torn meniscus, went in, removed part of it (I thought this would end up with bone on bone & more pain, but it hasn't), smoothed out my CP. It didn't help the CP, but at least it got me off the cane. Good luck, Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2005 Report Share Posted September 6, 2005 So you would say that the surgeon going in & seeing the actual tissues, damage, etc., is not a good idea? Ann Re: New Member Just out of curiousity, how many doctors have you all been to see before you found one willing to help. If I go for another opinion this will be my 5th o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2005 Report Share Posted September 6, 2005 I've discovered that my vastus lateralis is tighter on my R leg (the one with the CP) than on the L leg. Also, the most lateral hams are tighter in that leg. I've been trying to stretch these tissues. When I do quad stretches, after doing the regular stretch, I bend away from that knee & feel more of a pull in the vastus lateralis. When I do ham stretches, if I'm doing them by bending over, I bend the good knee & that stretches the more lateral hams of the bad leg. If I'm doing them lying down (using a rubber band to hold my leg where I want it), I pull that leg across my body & a little toward my head. I'm not sure that stretch will work because the tissues really don't want to stretch there (ITBS sufferers on the group have found, in general, that the usual PT stretch -- leg across the body -- sometimes actually makes the IT band contract more). But I suspect that it's these tight muscles that are causing my patellar subluxation. I could be wrong. Just another guess, trying to get to the root of the problem. Ann Re: New Member >>> >>> >>> Doctors make a lot more money from doing surgery than >>> > referring you to PT. >>> >>> My experience was that I had more doctors who were a little too >>> conservative >>> and didn't listen to my cries for help and continued to send me to PT >>> even >>> when it no longer helped. Good doctors don't need to solicit business, >>> they >>> have plenty of it. The best doctors listen to their patients and >>> realize >>> every case is different, especially where CP is involved. >>> >>> Mike >>> MT >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2005 Report Share Posted September 6, 2005 You car insurance pays for medical??????? Not related to an accident??????? Ann Re: New Member >> >> >> Doctors make a lot more money from doing surgery than >> > referring you to PT. >> >> My experience was that I had more doctors who were a little too >> conservative >> and didn't listen to my cries for help and continued to send me to PT >> even >> when it no longer helped. Good doctors don't need to solicit business, >> they >> have plenty of it. The best doctors listen to their patients and >> realize >> every case is different, especially where CP is involved. >> >> Mike >> MT >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2005 Report Share Posted September 6, 2005 I believe that, unless the new doc has a big ego & thinks he knows better than anyone else, bringing in your past Dx's just sets you up for getting the same Dx again. I just tell them that I haven't been able to get the records. Some docs don't even ask for them. Ann Re: New Member >When you went into every doctor for your first visit, were you upfront >about your previous diagnosis or did you keep it vague so they would spend >more time on you? They always asked for previous records, and I was more than happy to give the records to them. My biggest problem was getting the records from the previous doctors. Sometimes you need to be firm and persistant. If and when you get your records, keep them in your own possession. You paid for them, they are yours. I was also fortunate in the fact I was with a good insurance company that worked with me and was well known. Mike MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2005 Report Share Posted September 6, 2005 Mike, I ran across an interesting situation today. My new doctor's office called just for pre-registration information and told me to make sure to bring my MRI and " reports " with me. I said " reports? " She said that when they do the MRI they also include reports on the inside. I took my records back from the last doctor, but there were no reports included so I had to call and ask for them to be sent to me. I thought if was funny the way the other doctor said " they " say you have a small defect but he couldn't see it. I wondered who in hell " they " were. So anyway, my point is, the radiologist tells the doctor's which slides to look at and the findings that they see. I don't think my doctor bothered with anything else. So now my new doctor is going to be directed to the same damned shots and already told the findings. That doesn't seem right to me. You'd think the doctor you see would look them over too. No wonder they miss things. On a side note, I know I am not good at describing my problem to doctors, which I'm sure doesn't help the situation. Belonging to this group has already helped me, because as you say Mike, we are all somewhat different. My sharp pains seem to come in different places so I've decided that keeping a diary is probably a good way to go. I figure it can't hurt. Re: New Member They helped a lot to relieve the pain and pressure but not movement. I personally never had much problem with movement as such. However my experience will not necessarily relate to yours since almost every case of CP is somewhat different. It takes a good doctor who listens and reads the scans to help you. Mike MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2005 Report Share Posted September 6, 2005 RE: New Member So anyway, my point is, the radiologist tells the > doctor's which slides to look at and the findings that they see. I don't > think my doctor bothered with anything else. I would look for another doctor. > My sharp pains seem to come in different places so I've decided that > keeping > a diary is probably a good way to go. I figure it can't hurt. I think that is an excellent idea. I learned to start at least a week ahead writing down questions I wanted to ask the doctor, and things I wanted to tell him......and not let him get out of the exam room until we go over my entire list. Mike MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2005 Report Share Posted September 6, 2005 That's why I am going to a different doctor, this guy was " nice " enough, but didn't instill me with much confidence. I've started a list too, although I really don't know what I want to ask. Mostly I want to be as accurate as possible in describing my pain when it happens, but it's not easy. If I didn't get so nervous it would help. I'll let you all know if I learn anything at my appointment. Re: New Member RE: New Member So anyway, my point is, the radiologist tells the > doctor's which slides to look at and the findings that they see. I don't > think my doctor bothered with anything else. I would look for another doctor. > My sharp pains seem to come in different places so I've decided that > keeping > a diary is probably a good way to go. I figure it can't hurt. I think that is an excellent idea. I learned to start at least a week ahead writing down questions I wanted to ask the doctor, and things I wanted to tell him......and not let him get out of the exam room until we go over my entire list. Mike MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2005 Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 The last doc I saw for my shoulder wasn't interested in the radiologist's report, just the films, because he felt he was as good as or better than any radiologist (who doesn't know where your pains are) at finding the problem. That's why I sort of recommended an OS with a big ego. Ann Re: New Member They helped a lot to relieve the pain and pressure but not movement. I personally never had much problem with movement as such. However my experience will not necessarily relate to yours since almost every case of CP is somewhat different. It takes a good doctor who listens and reads the scans to help you. Mike MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2005 Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 My injury is from a car accident but they will not pay it unless my primary denies it. Getting them to pay for anything is like pulling teeth, but legally they have to cover any medical I get for the rest of my life related to this accident, I am sure that is why they are so hard to work with. Ann <ruby2zdy@...> wrote:You car insurance pays for medical??????? Not related to an accident??????? Ann Re: New Member >> >> >> Doctors make a lot more money from doing surgery than >> > referring you to PT. >> >> My experience was that I had more doctors who were a little too >> conservative >> and didn't listen to my cries for help and continued to send me to PT >> even >> when it no longer helped. Good doctors don't need to solicit business, >> they >> have plenty of it. The best doctors listen to their patients and >> realize >> every case is different, especially where CP is involved. >> >> Mike >> MT >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2005 Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 Who's your insurance. It's always good to know which ones come through and which ones balk. Unless they all balk. Ann Re: New Member >> >> >> Doctors make a lot more money from doing surgery than >> > referring you to PT. >> >> My experience was that I had more doctors who were a little too >> conservative >> and didn't listen to my cries for help and continued to send me to PT >> even >> when it no longer helped. Good doctors don't need to solicit business, >> they >> have plenty of it. The best doctors listen to their patients and >> realize >> every case is different, especially where CP is involved. >> >> Mike >> MT >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 I had state farm insurance, and from the doctors cringing when I mention them paying my bills, I think they are the worst! Ann <ruby2zdy@...> wrote:Who's your insurance. It's always good to know which ones come through and which ones balk. Unless they all balk. Ann Re: New Member >> >> >> Doctors make a lot more money from doing surgery than >> > referring you to PT. >> >> My experience was that I had more doctors who were a little too >> conservative >> and didn't listen to my cries for help and continued to send me to PT >> even >> when it no longer helped. Good doctors don't need to solicit business, >> they >> have plenty of it. The best doctors listen to their patients and >> realize >> every case is different, especially where CP is involved. >> >> Mike >> MT >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 Thanks! Ann Re: New Member >> >> >> Doctors make a lot more money from doing surgery than >> > referring you to PT. >> >> My experience was that I had more doctors who were a little too >> conservative >> and didn't listen to my cries for help and continued to send me to PT >> even >> when it no longer helped. Good doctors don't need to solicit business, >> they >> have plenty of it. The best doctors listen to their patients and >> realize >> every case is different, especially where CP is involved. >> >> Mike >> MT >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 In a message dated 9/15/2005 7:17:53 A.M. Central Standard Time, bluheron@... writes: My question is he has to receive shots again in 2 months > according to the Dr. How do I take him in again, knowing this could > happen again and might be worse this time Yougo in and refuse any more vax.....you have seen first hand what vax can do to a poor childs immune system. Educate yourself on the truth about vaccines and their side effects which can range from what you experienced to death, then make an informed decision on what you think is best for your baby. Dr.'s will not tell you the truth most of the times Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 I would think it was the shots, but they won't tell you that, I stopped vacc'ing my first son after the MMR and never vacc'd my second son. I wouldn't do any more if I were you but...I am not you and don't know your situation. Western NY New member > Hello, my name is Tabitha. I am here looking for some info. > Recently my 13 month old receiced his shots on a Friday afternoon. > Shots were MMR, Polio, DTaP, and chicken pox. By Sunday night he > had chicken pox a 104 degree fever, and loose stools. Took him to > Dr.'s on Monday, just chicken pox and sent us home. Took him again > on Tues. Sent us home with an antiviral and tylenol with codine. > Still bad on Wen. Took him back and he had lost over one pound in > less than 24 hours. Was then put into the hospital. We ended up > spending 4 nights in the hospital trying to get fever and such under > control. Sent away stool samples and blood work and everything came > back -. I have asked directly if this was caused from his vaccines > and they will admitt that it does happen sometimes that a child will > receive chicken pox from shot, but keep telling me that the fever > and loose stools are not from shots. How do they not find anything > else then. My question is he has to receive shots again in 2 months > according to the Dr. How do I take him in again, knowing this could > happen again and might be worse this time > > Thank you for taking the time to read, > Tabitha > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 Sorry, forgot to say welcome! Glad you are aboard and checking things out. Western NY New member > Hello, my name is Tabitha. I am here looking for some info. > Recently my 13 month old receiced his shots on a Friday afternoon. > Shots were MMR, Polio, DTaP, and chicken pox. By Sunday night he > had chicken pox a 104 degree fever, and loose stools. Took him to > Dr.'s on Monday, just chicken pox and sent us home. Took him again > on Tues. Sent us home with an antiviral and tylenol with codine. > Still bad on Wen. Took him back and he had lost over one pound in > less than 24 hours. Was then put into the hospital. We ended up > spending 4 nights in the hospital trying to get fever and such under > control. Sent away stool samples and blood work and everything came > back -. I have asked directly if this was caused from his vaccines > and they will admitt that it does happen sometimes that a child will > receive chicken pox from shot, but keep telling me that the fever > and loose stools are not from shots. How do they not find anything > else then. My question is he has to receive shots again in 2 months > according to the Dr. How do I take him in again, knowing this could > happen again and might be worse this time > > Thank you for taking the time to read, > Tabitha > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 , Thanks for the imput. We have thought about not continuing with shots, but in Iowa you have to have to go to school, so how do you get by that? Tabitha bluheron <bluheron@...> wrote: Sorry, forgot to say welcome! Glad you are aboard and checking things out. Western NY New member > Hello, my name is Tabitha. I am here looking for some info. > Recently my 13 month old receiced his shots on a Friday afternoon. > Shots were MMR, Polio, DTaP, and chicken pox. By Sunday night he > had chicken pox a 104 degree fever, and loose stools. Took him to > Dr.'s on Monday, just chicken pox and sent us home. Took him again > on Tues. Sent us home with an antiviral and tylenol with codine. > Still bad on Wen. Took him back and he had lost over one pound in > less than 24 hours. Was then put into the hospital. We ended up > spending 4 nights in the hospital trying to get fever and such under > control. Sent away stool samples and blood work and everything came > back -. I have asked directly if this was caused from his vaccines > and they will admitt that it does happen sometimes that a child will > receive chicken pox from shot, but keep telling me that the fever > and loose stools are not from shots. How do they not find anything > else then. My question is he has to receive shots again in 2 months > according to the Dr. How do I take him in again, knowing this could > happen again and might be worse this time > > Thank you for taking the time to read, > Tabitha > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 You need to get a copy of ALL medical records.Your son could develop long term complications.You need to file a vaers report on your own,and have all information required in case you need to file for vaccine injury compensation.But don't get your hopes up with NVICP,because most don't even get their case heard. Only you can decide,but given his reaction to the shots,and please anyone with a brain can see it was the shots,he will have a more severe reaction with the next round.Denial of reactions is the norm.Denial of reactions from vaccines does not mean the vaccines did not cause it. Personally it discusts me that people can get money from VIOXX complications,but vaccine injuried kids get squat. Healings for your son.Cover your bases.He only has one life to live,and your doctors won't care about the quality.After all, look at how much money this *illness* after the vaccines provided your doctor and the hospital.It's not like they are going to pay for that out of their pocket,which is another reason they are denying their actions(the vaccines) caused the illnesses. I only know of one doctor who offered to cover the medical expenses,and that was for a 12yo girl who ended up in ICU after her varivax vaccine-her heart stopped twice during her cp infection(brought on by the vaccine).She had to relearn how to walk,talk,eat. Best wishes! Sara How to file a vaccine injury claim: http://www.hrsa.gov/osp/vicp/INDEX.HTM The Case Against Circumcision at Mothering: http://www.mothering.com/discussions/forumdisplay.php?s= & daysprune= & f=44 --------------------------------- for Good Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 Sign a religious exemption.http://www.909shot.com/state-site/Iowa.htm It seems like a hard thing to do,but in most cases it just requires a signature. Best wishes! Yarolim <tabjay2001@...> wrote: , Thanks for the imput. We have thought about not continuing with shots, but in Iowa you have to have to go to school, so how do you get by that? Tabitha How to file a vaccine injury claim: http://www.hrsa.gov/osp/vicp/INDEX.HTM The Case Against Circumcision at Mothering: http://www.mothering.com/discussions/forumdisplay.php?s= & daysprune= & f=44 --------------------------------- for Good Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 Hi Tabitha, I am new to the group as well and I refuse to give my son ANY vacs due to what you just described. You really have no recourse and the docs will never fully admit that any harm was caused specifically by the vacs. You need to make sure it gets reported also because they usually won't report it. There is a group called PROVE (if you dont already know about it) you can become a member of and report the incident. I reported my peditrician just for refusing to treat due to non vacc. I would not give him any more vacs at all. You have to be strong because you are up against an entire industry. But just keep in mind, at the end of the day it is your childs health that is at risk and where will those doctors be when you child is sick, damaged, or even dead? Sorry to be so harsh, but it's important. > Hello, my name is Tabitha. I am here looking for some info. > Recently my 13 month old receiced his shots on a Friday afternoon. > Shots were MMR, Polio, DTaP, and chicken pox. By Sunday night he > had chicken pox a 104 degree fever, and loose stools. Took him to > Dr.'s on Monday, just chicken pox and sent us home. Took him again > on Tues. Sent us home with an antiviral and tylenol with codine. > Still bad on Wen. Took him back and he had lost over one pound in > less than 24 hours. Was then put into the hospital. We ended up > spending 4 nights in the hospital trying to get fever and such under > control. Sent away stool samples and blood work and everything came > back -. I have asked directly if this was caused from his vaccines > and they will admitt that it does happen sometimes that a child will > receive chicken pox from shot, but keep telling me that the fever > and loose stools are not from shots. How do they not find anything > else then. My question is he has to receive shots again in 2 months > according to the Dr. How do I take him in again, knowing this could > happen again and might be worse this time > > Thank you for taking the time to read, > Tabitha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 16, 2005 Report Share Posted September 16, 2005 Cyclomethicone makes a great room/linen spray. You just add your fragrance to it, easy as pie. > Hello, > > My name is Jay and I am a new member. I am looking for a recipe for > room/linen sprays? Any suggestions? Thanks a million! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 16, 2005 Report Share Posted September 16, 2005 Don't have a recipe, however I'd like to welcome you to the group. D. deliciousretreats <deliciousretreats@...> wrote: Hello, My name is Jay and I am a new member. I am looking for a recipe for room/linen sprays? Any suggestions? Thanks a million! Flat Rate Shipping! Just $4.00 per order this week! See Site for details http://www.glenbrookfarm.com/store/essent_1.html Don't miss the weekly specials! http://glenbrookfarm.com/store/specialsseeds_1.html To unsub send an e-mail to : -unsubscribe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 16, 2005 Report Share Posted September 16, 2005 Hi Jay, A recipe for room/linen spray is: 2 cups of distilled water 3 tbsp. of vodka 1/2 tsp. FO or EO 5 drops of color put everything in a spray bottle and shake well. If you have any more recipes that you want just visit www.bathrecipes.net they have over 530 recipes that anyone can view. Thanks, deliciousretreats <deliciousretreats@...> wrote: Hello, My name is Jay and I am a new member. I am looking for a recipe for room/linen sprays? Any suggestions? Thanks a million! Flat Rate Shipping! Just $4.00 per order this week! See Site for details http://www.glenbrookfarm.com/store/essent_1.html Don't miss the weekly specials! http://glenbrookfarm.com/store/specialsseeds_1.html To unsub send an e-mail to : -unsubscribe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2005 Report Share Posted September 17, 2005 Thank you so much for the recipe! <bathsaltsbyjessica@...> wrote:Hi Jay, A recipe for room/linen spray is: 2 cups of distilled water 3 tbsp. of vodka 1/2 tsp. FO or EO 5 drops of color put everything in a spray bottle and shake well. If you have any more recipes that you want just visit www.bathrecipes.net they have over 530 recipes that anyone can view. Thanks, deliciousretreats <deliciousretreats@...> wrote: Hello, My name is Jay and I am a new member. I am looking for a recipe for room/linen sprays? Any suggestions? Thanks a million! Flat Rate Shipping! Just $4.00 per order this week! See Site for details http://www.glenbrookfarm.com/store/essent_1.html Don't miss the weekly specials! http://glenbrookfarm.com/store/specialsseeds_1.html To unsub send an e-mail to : -unsubscribe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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