Carol M.

[Guest guest]

Carol, thanks for sharing your experience with osteomyelitis. Do you

mind telling me if you have diabetes, too? Or what did the docs think

was the major reason that you developed osteomyelitis in that toe? Did

you ever have any sort of ulcer there?

I meant to ask when we were talking about shingles before and you

mentioned how hard it is for you to type if you've ever considered using

voice recognition software. Have you tried any product such as Dragon

Naturally Speaking?

I'll tell you where to go!

Mayo Clinic in Rochester

http://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester

s Hopkins Medicine

http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org

Re: [ ] Deb's Surgery Update

> Debs,

> You are in my personal prayers. I, too, have had osteomyelitis - in

the next

> to the littlest toe. They inserted a pic line and had vancomycin for

6

> weeks. This involved a computerized input system set up on a small

watch, and a

> fanny pack to carry the meds and computer and extra tubing. Once a

week I had

> to have blood level tests before and after the input of medication by

the

> computer. I also had to meet with the P.A. once per week to have the

computer

> checked, receive more medication(frozen bags), and inspection of the

pic line,

> after that I would meed with the Dr. This sounds involved, but after

I got used

> to the routine it really wasn't too terrible bad, especially since I

knew it

> would only be for 6 weeks.

> Don't know how they will set up your treatment routine, but this is

how it

> was for me. I truly wish you Gods Speed in your recovery.

> Gentle Hugs & Prayers,

> Carol M. in CA

[Guest guest]

Hi Carol,

I found out the same thing about lawyers and when I got my second turndown, I

hired one. At least

they have a cap on the percentage of back benefits that they can take.

I hope that you are having a better day. Iris

--- Dandcmayer@... wrote:

> Iris-

> If you are losing it....we are all in there together! I know the

> embarassment and it is very real and very bad. I tried to contact an

attorney, in hopes

> of speeding the process, and was told by several well known law firms that

> they do not even talk to you unless you have already been denied at least

once!

> What a rip! I have worked since I was 16 ....I am now 56 and I have to fight

> to get some help! We really did not choose to be sick....we did not choose to

> be unable to work!! I'm sorry - it has been a bad day. Not only do I have

> a sick computer, but I also have a sick husband. Please take my rant for what

> it is ---just frustration. But...Iris and Kathi...you are not alone!

> Gentle Hugs & Prayers,

> Carol M. in CA

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thank You , I have tried to write things down, especially is I have to

testify. This group of guys have already been involved in killing someone, so

I am being very careful???? //////////////////But we have a nice house in

the country and it is nice to hear the roosters in the am:) To a better 2007

for all of us!

Gentle Hugs & Prayers,

Carol M. in CA

[Guest guest]

Carol, I'll pray for your safety.

Yes, a better year in 2007 for us all!

Not an MD

I'll tell you where to go!

Mayo Clinic in Rochester

http://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester

s Hopkins Medicine

http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org

Re: [ ] Carol M.

> Thank You , I have tried to write things down, especially is I have to

> testify. This group of guys have already been involved in killing

> someone, so

> I am being very careful???? //////////////////But we have a nice house

> in

> the country and it is nice to hear the roosters in the am:) To a better

> 2007

> for all of us!

> Gentle Hugs & Prayers,

> Carol M. in CA