Guest guest Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 Hello Ladies, I had silicone implants for 23 years, they ruptured and were replaced with saline in April 2005. Almost one year to the day I began having problems with the saline implants and have written in the past for guidance. I went back to the PS in April when the problems arose and he put me on Prednisone to keep my body from rejecting the implants. I learned from the group that was not a good thing to take as it reduces the immune system's ability to do its job and also it affects bone density. Until such time as I have them removed I have been able to maintain a balance of discomfort with the various symptoms I have - none seem as severe as some that members of the experience. Things have gone as well as could be expected but now that I am one week away from going out of the country for vacation things seem to be accelerating. Isn't that always the way! I am currently taking an adrenal complex which helped greatly with my blood pressure. I take Inositol to help remove silicone from my system as well as increase my stamina, I take blood pressure meds, and several multi-vitamins for extra calcium, manganese and zinc. What I am experiencing now is nausea, dizziness, moments that feel like I am going to black out, lousy equilibrium, shaky insides, none of these are constant, they come and go, each day is different. I get twinges on the sides of my breasts, and they feel as if the capsule may be contracting. There are times when I get a sharp pain in a breast. I do not want to deal with the PS on this now as his answer to everything is Prednisone. Can any of you recommend anything I can take or do to help offset some of these symptoms to get me through my trip. I will be gone 9 days and I do not even want to think about ending up in a foreign hospital. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Respectfully, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 . . Welcome to . You're smart to avoid steroids! . . . It is scary, isn't it? . . . Hopefully some of the other ladies can jump in here with what helps them on a short term basis . . . My mainstay is raw, crushed garlic - 12 cloves a day is considered a theraputic dose, and Oil of Oregano. You can add Grapefruit seed extract. . . and Olive Leave Extract. Patty can tell you how she stayed well on a couple trips where others were getting sick. All of these will help with fungal issues and help fight bacteria. They're easy enough to take with you while traveling. . . You might take some steroids with you for an emergency though. Also . . . there are some water purification tablets you can put in your water. You're more likely than others to be affected by bacteria . .. Oh yes, watch out for ice! . .. I hope you'll be able to have your implants properly removed soon! . . . Things could get much worse! Hugs, Rogene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 Thank you for your reply, Patty did contact me with some very helpful information. And your suggestion for the water purifications tablets will go on my list of things to get. I forgot about the ice, but I do remember a trip to Cancun where I was really good about not drinking the water but did use the ice. What a mistake! Anyhow, I appreciate your help. > > . . > > Welcome to . You're smart to avoid steroids! . . . > > It is scary, isn't it? . . . Hopefully some of the other ladies can jump in here with what helps them on a short term basis . . . My mainstay is raw, crushed garlic - 12 cloves a day is considered a theraputic dose, and Oil of Oregano. You can add Grapefruit seed extract. . . and Olive Leave Extract. > > Patty can tell you how she stayed well on a couple trips where others were getting sick. > > All of these will help with fungal issues and help fight bacteria. They're easy enough to take with you while traveling. . . You might take some steroids with you for an emergency though. > > Also . . . there are some water purification tablets you can put in your water. You're more likely than others to be affected by bacteria . .. Oh yes, watch out for ice! . . > > I hope you'll be able to have your implants properly removed soon! .. . . Things could get much worse! > > Hugs, > > Rogene > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 Congratulations on the new addition. ( ) International Travel Has anyone traveled with a child having Asperger's internationally? My son, , 12 years old has Asperger's. He is in middle school and seeks assistance through special education only when needed.We are adopting a toddler from China and want to join us. He does have some anxiety issues and sensory issues as well. He is quite verbal and uses "coping strategies". Some of his issues include crowds, smells, and noises.This is our second adoption from China, so we are trying to prepare him for this adventure.WE are welcome to any suggestions that people might have!!!!! Farrelly Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 Hi ,We have traveled to the UK, to Russia and to Mexico with our AS ds, from the time he was 6. The main thing was that we traveled with food that he would eat (mostly crackers) and didn't worry about his diet too much. He loved the UK. Lots of dogs where we were, and lots of places to run around. Russia was harder for him, because it was so different. We could always find bread and fruit juice for him to eat, so it worked out okay. I found that to be the hardest thing about traveling abroad with an ASer.If you have other questions, I can try to answer them either on or off list.LizOn Feb 3, 2008, at 3:33 PM, Suarez wrote: ( ) International TravelHas anyone traveled with a child having Asperger's internationally? My son, , 12 years old has Asperger's. He is in middle school and seeks assistance through special education only when needed.We are adopting a toddler from China and want to join us. He does have some anxiety issues and sensory issues as well. He is quite verbal and uses "coping strategies". Some of his issues include crowds, smells, and noises.This is our second adoption from China, so we are trying to prepare him for this adventure.WE are welcome to any suggestions that people might have!!!!! FarrellyLooking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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