Guest guest Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 I wondered about this as well. My understanding is that neurontin has to be evenly dosed over 24 hours. -- > Hi, Suzie. > > Thanks for the compliments! I bet your little guy was a pistol! They are little birds with big attitude. Mine is a handful, but we love her a lot! > > I guess my day has been about as good as most are these days of sleepiness and surgery jitters (and I don't even have a date yet!) I hope you're doing well. > > Sharon > > [ ] Sharon > > > Hi Sharon~ > I saw your picture of your beautiful bird! We had one a number of years ago as well! Oh he was a pistol!! It made me want another one!! Boo-hoo! > Anyway how are you doing? Great, I hope! I enjoyed looking at your pictures again and still think you should charge admission to you little slice of heaven!! > Have a happy day!! > Suzie > > --------------------------------- > Brings words and photos together (easily) with > PhotoMail - it's free and works with . > > > --------------------------------- > Brings words and photos together (easily) with > PhotoMail - it's free and works with . > > > --------------------------------- > Brings words and photos together (easily) with > PhotoMail - it's free and works with . > > scoliosis veterans * flatback sufferers * revision candidates > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 Thanks, Suzie. Maybe I will call her. I did accidentally take one of my three 300-mg Neurontin capsules at breakfast the other day instead of my Celebrex (they look very similar), and I was more spacy than usual all day. So maybe I'm just more sensitive to the drowsying effects of the stuff. I've always been a sleepy type, even without meds. Sharon [ ] Sharon Hi Sharon~ I saw your picture of your beautiful bird! We had one a number of years ago as well! Oh he was a pistol!! It made me want another one!! Boo-hoo! Anyway how are you doing? Great, I hope! I enjoyed looking at your pictures again and still think you should charge admission to you little slice of heaven!! Have a happy day!! Suzie Brings words and photos together (easily) withPhotoMail - it's free and works with . Brings words and photos together (easily) withPhotoMail - it's free and works with . Brings words and photos together (easily) withPhotoMail - it's free and works with . Relax. virus scanning helps detect nasty viruses! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 Sharon, I hope you can find something that will help! Let me know what you find out if or when you talk to your doctor! SuzieSharon Green <sharon.green18@...> wrote: Thanks, Suzie. Maybe I will call her. I did accidentally take one of my three 300-mg Neurontin capsules at breakfast the other day instead of my Celebrex (they look very similar), and I was more spacy than usual all day. So maybe I'm just more sensitive to the drowsying effects of the stuff. I've always been a sleepy type, even without meds. Sharon [ ] Sharon Hi Sharon~ I saw your picture of your beautiful bird! We had one a number of years ago as well! Oh he was a pistol!! It made me want another one!! Boo-hoo! Anyway how are you doing? Great, I hope! I enjoyed looking at your pictures again and still think you should charge admission to you little slice of heaven!! Have a happy day!! Suzie Brings words and photos together (easily) withPhotoMail - it's free and works with . Brings words and photos together (easily) withPhotoMail - it's free and works with . Brings words and photos together (easily) withPhotoMail - it's free and works with . Relax. virus scanning helps detect nasty viruses! scoliosis veterans * flatback sufferers * revision candidates Brings words and photos together (easily) with PhotoMail - it's free and works with . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 Thanks, Suzie. [ ] Sharon Hi Sharon~ I saw your picture of your beautiful bird! We had one a number of years ago as well! Oh he was a pistol!! It made me want another one!! Boo-hoo! Anyway how are you doing? Great, I hope! I enjoyed looking at your pictures again and still think you should charge admission to you little slice of heaven!! Have a happy day!! Suzie Brings words and photos together (easily) withPhotoMail - it's free and works with . Brings words and photos together (easily) withPhotoMail - it's free and works with . Brings words and photos together (easily) withPhotoMail - it's free and works with . Relax. virus scanning helps detect nasty viruses! scoliosis veterans * flatback sufferers * revision candidates Brings words and photos together (easily) withPhotoMail - it's free and works with . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 Don't mention it! I am here if you need me! SuzieSharon Green <sharon.green18@...> wrote: Thanks, Suzie. [ ] Sharon Hi Sharon~ I saw your picture of your beautiful bird! We had one a number of years ago as well! Oh he was a pistol!! It made me want another one!! Boo-hoo! Anyway how are you doing? Great, I hope! I enjoyed looking at your pictures again and still think you should charge admission to you little slice of heaven!! Have a happy day!! Suzie Brings words and photos together (easily) withPhotoMail - it's free and works with . Brings words and photos together (easily) withPhotoMail - it's free and works with . Brings words and photos together (easily) withPhotoMail - it's free and works with . Relax. virus scanning helps detect nasty viruses! scoliosis veterans * flatback sufferers * revision candidates Brings words and photos together (easily) withPhotoMail - it's free and works with . Brings words and photos together (easily) with PhotoMail - it's free and works with . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 he literally signs your back with a pen and your stomach if it's an a/p procedure. I guess they don't want to work on the wrong patient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 Wow. That makes sense, I guess, but it does sound a bit creepy. [ ] Re:sharon > he literally signs your back with a pen and your stomach if it's an a/p > procedure. I guess they don't want to work on the wrong patient. > > > > > > scoliosis veterans * flatback sufferers * revision candidates > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 Ok, thanks, . Sharon [ ] Sharon > > Sharon, my cell phone is 978-337-9501. > It is on most of the time. I don't post over the weekend > so just in case you need to cancel. > > > > > > > > > > scoliosis veterans * flatback sufferers * revision candidates > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 Sharon: I'm sorry that you felt that way - nobody who accesses these sorts of support groups is in any way considered to be stupid or inept - I believe that if you seek out support, you must be one smart cookie, because knowledge is power! Kathe in CA --- Sharon Fielding <ribbon54sews@...> wrote: > Tess (Grammi , > My name is Sharon...I feel that I was made to be > 'stupid', 'inept', you name it! > The whole purpose for coming here was to learn > about RA and other people. Yes, > I have RA. Yes, do I know what to do about it? No, > I do not know about it. My > husband gives me rheumatoid arthritis meds, along > with maybe 20 meds 3 times a day, I give up > > Grammi B <grammi_love@...> wrote: > Remember, we are all people who feel badly a lot > of the time, and communication can be difficult at > times. I truly believe the folks here have good > hearts and good intentions...please, give all > another chance. When facing such difficulties as > all of us here do, it is so much better to pull > together, than to separate. > > Love & hugs for all... > > Tess > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2006 Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 Ha-ha. , you obviously asked that question on the assumption that I do things as fast as you do. ;^) I still haven't gotten around to phoning my sister, let alone Dr. Rand. I apologise that I haven't returned your call yet. I sleep too darn late. Sharon [ ] Sharon > Sharon, > All my limitations were in effect after the 1st surgery though > I couldn't do much anyway. > > What is your date? > > > > > > > > > > > scoliosis veterans * flatback sufferers * revision candidates > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2006 Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 Hey Sharon, I was hoping we would be roomies at the hospital in July and August. I call dibs on the remote. Hehehehe Jolynn > > Ha-ha. , you obviously asked that question on the assumption that I > do things as fast as you do. > > ;^) > > I still haven't gotten around to phoning my sister, let alone Dr. Rand. > > I apologise that I haven't returned your call yet. I sleep too darn late. > > Sharon > > [ ] Sharon > > > > Sharon, > > All my limitations were in effect after the 1st surgery though > > I couldn't do much anyway. > > > > What is your date? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > scoliosis veterans * flatback sufferers * revision candidates > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2006 Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 I guess I'll have to get on it, if our dates are to overlap. Sharon [ ] Sharon > > > > Sharon, > > All my limitations were in effect after the 1st surgery though > > I couldn't do much anyway. > > > > What is your date? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > scoliosis veterans * flatback sufferers * revision candidates > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2006 Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 ---Jolynn..you can't call dibs on the remote unless you plan on sharing the same bed..heehee..the remotes are attched to the call button for the nurse!!,PA In , " leominsterhsg " <leominsterhsg@...> wrote: > > Hey Sharon, I was hoping we would be roomies at the hospital in July > and August. I call dibs on the remote. Hehehehe > > Jolynn > > > > > > Ha-ha. , you obviously asked that question on the > assumption that I > > do things as fast as you do. > > > > ;^) > > > > I still haven't gotten around to phoning my sister, let alone Dr. > Rand. > > > > I apologise that I haven't returned your call yet. I sleep too > darn late. > > > > Sharon > > > > [ ] Sharon > > > > > > > Sharon, > > > All my limitations were in effect after the 1st surgery though > > > I couldn't do much anyway. > > > > > > What is your date? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > scoliosis veterans * flatback sufferers * revision candidates > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 Hi Sharon: Did you get to do your Arthritis Walk on Saturday? I hope so! Let me know all about it - mine is this coming Saturday, and I want to be prepared! Take care - Kathe in CA > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 Hi Sharon: Did you get to do your Arthritis Walk on Saturday? I hope so! Let me know all about it - mine is this coming Saturday, and I want to be prepared! Take care - Kathe in CA > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 Hi, . No, I put on my waterproof boots to get to the laundry. The dehumidifier will take care of it eventually. :^) The guy who installed our pump came by this morning and moved it lower in the sump. But he thinks we have water seeping in through the walls. I'm sure he's right. I still need to do some work around the foundation to help prevent that. When I checked the sump pump the sump was completely overflowed. Apparently the guy had accidentally left it slightly unplugged. But now it's tripping on a lot, and I'm hoping that will help some. At least I know the water table is high enough to need the pump. The people who built the house finished the walls right down to the floor. It needs to be completely redone because the walls are rotted, but what I'll do is put in a raised subfloor with the walls above that, so there will be nothing on the concrete that can rot. That way if we do get a little water in there it won't rot everything. My surgery had better help a lot so I can take care of all this stuff! Sharon [ ] Sharon > Hi Sharon, > It seems our fair city is half under water. We have not had to > vacuum water for the last 12 hours. Thank God, for taking care of us. > Sorry, you have some water. You can get to the laundry without going > through it? > > > > > >> >> >> >> , >> >> >> >> I think it is how it went for me....I felt very emotional which > was >> >> very unlike me...tearing up at the littlest things. I don't know >> > what >> >> else to say except I hope when you taper down on meds things > start >> > to >> >> feel more normal emotionally. I take it you discussed this > with DrG >> >> or his nurse and they say it is probably a side effect, right? > Cam >> >> >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > scoliosis veterans * flatback sufferers * revision candidates >> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2006 Report Share Posted May 23, 2006 To my limited understanding, it will test the function of the nerves that make my leg muscles work. Dr. Rand asked if I have weakness, and I don't describe my legs as weak, but climbing stairs is getting harder and harder, like I weigh a ton. And you know I don't, not quite! :^) Sharon [ ] Sharon > Sharon, > What is the purpose of the test? What is it testing for? > > > >> > >> > Hi, . >> > >> > EMG is Electromyography. Yeah, I'm a bit scared. They stick > needle >> > electrodes in your muscles and have you flex them. I believe >> they're doing >> > the leg muscles. When I was in his office I didn't know he > definitely >> > wanted me to have this done, though he mentioned it. >> > >> > I wish I could remember who related her experience with EMG. I >> don't even >> > remember if it was here or in the old group. It didn't sound > fun at >> all. >> > >> > Has anyone else here had an EMG? >> > >> > Sharon >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> scoliosis veterans * flatback sufferers * revision candidates >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2006 Report Share Posted May 23, 2006 Sharon, You certainly don't weigh a ton, silly girl. If your anything like me and others, you will lose during this ordeal. I am down 23 lbs so I am 115. I am not concerned about it whatsoever, though I plan to talk to the dr office tomorrow about the medication making me nasuas, so I don't feel like eating anything but I do anyway. Back to the point, I am very glad Rand is covering all of his bases with you. Has Pricella worked out a time yet? > >> > > >> > Hi, . > >> > > >> > EMG is Electromyography. Yeah, I'm a bit scared. They stick > > needle > >> > electrodes in your muscles and have you flex them. I believe > >> they're doing > >> > the leg muscles. When I was in his office I didn't know he > > definitely > >> > wanted me to have this done, though he mentioned it. > >> > > >> > I wish I could remember who related her experience with EMG. I > >> don't even > >> > remember if it was here or in the old group. It didn't sound > > fun at > >> all. > >> > > >> > Has anyone else here had an EMG? > >> > > >> > Sharon > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> scoliosis veterans * flatback sufferers * revision candidates > >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2006 Report Share Posted May 23, 2006 Sharon, You certainly don't weigh a ton, silly girl. If your anything like me and others, you will lose during this ordeal. I am down 23 lbs so I am 115. I am not concerned about it whatsoever, though I plan to talk to the dr office tomorrow about the medication making me nasuas, so I don't feel like eating anything but I do anyway. Back to the point, I am very glad Rand is covering all of his bases with you. Has Pricella worked out a time yet? > >> > > >> > Hi, . > >> > > >> > EMG is Electromyography. Yeah, I'm a bit scared. They stick > > needle > >> > electrodes in your muscles and have you flex them. I believe > >> they're doing > >> > the leg muscles. When I was in his office I didn't know he > > definitely > >> > wanted me to have this done, though he mentioned it. > >> > > >> > I wish I could remember who related her experience with EMG. I > >> don't even > >> > remember if it was here or in the old group. It didn't sound > > fun at > >> all. > >> > > >> > Has anyone else here had an EMG? > >> > > >> > Sharon > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> scoliosis veterans * flatback sufferers * revision candidates > >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2006 Report Share Posted May 23, 2006 Hi, . Actually it's Hillary who does Dr. Rand's scheduling. She said she should know by tomorrow if 8/25 will work for Dr. Woodard. His secretary said it looked ok, but she had to get his personal ok on it. So that might be my first stage date, and then scheduling the second stage should be easier. Sharon PS: Here's a picture of an EMG needle. Looks scary to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2006 Report Share Posted May 23, 2006 Sharon, Remember....close your eyes...think of a safe place..beach..your garden..just don't look..ok-valerie > > Hi, . > > Actually it's Hillary who does Dr. Rand's scheduling. She said she should > know by tomorrow if 8/25 will work for Dr. Woodard. His secretary said it > looked ok, but she had to get his personal ok on it. So that might be my > first stage date, and then scheduling the second stage should be easier. > > Sharon > > PS: Here's a picture of an EMG needle. Looks scary to me! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2006 Report Share Posted May 23, 2006 -Hi Jeannie thanks for the good wishes. The itching is a little better today I think I FINALLY got almost all the adhesive off of my back and putting benadryl on it seems to help.Just wish my back muscle didn't feel like jello, that part I always HATE about surgery. Seems like you can barely stand they are so weak. But so far so good no other pain xxxxxxxxxxxx c<rossing my fingers and toes> that it continues thanks again Sharon Group Onwer -- In neck pain , Abbott <jeannieboo1@...> wrote: > > Hi Sharon, > Just want to wish you a nice, easy recovery and that your poor itching stops soon! > Sincerely > > > > Jeannie > > > --------------------------------- > Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2006 Report Share Posted May 23, 2006 Oh, I'm the queen of " close your eyes " ! [ ] Re: Sharon > Sharon, > Remember....close your eyes...think of a safe place..beach..your > garden..just don't look..ok-valerie > >> >> Hi, . >> >> Actually it's Hillary who does Dr. Rand's scheduling. She said > she should >> know by tomorrow if 8/25 will work for Dr. Woodard. His secretary > said it >> looked ok, but she had to get his personal ok on it. So that > might be my >> first stage date, and then scheduling the second stage should be > easier. >> >> Sharon >> >> PS: Here's a picture of an EMG needle. Looks scary to me! >> > > > > > > > > scoliosis veterans * flatback sufferers * revision candidates > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2006 Report Share Posted May 27, 2006 Hi, . When I get them I'll let you all know. Looking forward to getting them on MY calendar. :^) Sharon [ ] Sharon >I know I asked before but it is not on the calendar on this site and I > forgot to write it down Your surgery dates are? This time I will > write it down I promise > > > > > > > > scoliosis veterans * flatback sufferers * revision candidates > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 Your a sweetheart sharon-valerie > > , I'm so sorry to hear that. > > I'll try to get out to see you soon. Today I'm exhausted, tomorrow is my > massage and grocery day, and Sat. I get my knee MRI. But after Sat. I have > a few free days. > > Hang in there. > > Sharon > [ ] Vonnie-recovery > > > > Vonnie, > > How is recovery going for you? I started off really well but am > > finding now that I am frustrated, out of patience, weepy and am taking > > it all out on hunnie and son. I gave hunnie grief today for cracking a > > joke. It had nothing to do with me and I gave him a hard time. The > > sinus infection, sweats and lack of sleep are driving me nuts. Just > > when you want family to call, come and take me out for a ride. Nobody > > calls and nobody comes. I am not in a good place. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > scoliosis veterans * flatback sufferers * revision candidates > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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