Guest guest Posted February 23, 2000 Report Share Posted February 23, 2000 My prayers ae also with you love denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2000 Report Share Posted February 23, 2000 What a very interesting post Connie. I didn't know all of this. Thanks!!! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> , When you had your ear tubes put in, were you given any antibiotics before, during or after surgery? Do you remenber any pills, capsules or having an antibiotic added to your IV, if you had one. If so, do you remember what kind you had? The reason that I ask is because 80% of people with rheumatic diseases (and again, I'm new to RP and don't know how it fits into this puzzle) suffer from a Jarish-Herxheimer reaction shortly after they start the antibiotic regimen. The " Herx " is a temporary worsening of the pain and discomfort of a patient. What is happening is that as the mycoplasma organisms die off, they create toxins that cause additional pain on top of everything else. The Herx can be looked at in a positive manner, however. It means that the antibiotics are working to rid the body of the disease causing organisms and that more and more doctors are discovering this relationship. You might want to call Dr. Trentham, if possible, and see what he has to say. I will ask Dr. Franco when I go to California this week for my yearly appointment. (My local doctor sees me the rest of the year.) Take care and try to get through this trying period by resting as much as you can. Let your body try to get itself back in order. I will pray for you. Keep us posted when you can. Through the rheumaticonelist I have an informal list of doctors who are familiar with the various rheumatic diseases and who understand the connection between them. I would be glad to share this with you. In what state do you live? hugs and concern, Connie Hache Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2003 Report Share Posted August 30, 2003 Thanks, Deb. I don't know how reliable my source was, I'm glad it works for you. I hear it's one of the best-tasting of the protein powders. Connie ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > Dear Connie, > > I religiously use the Champion products once a day and have been for the > past 11 months. I take my vitamins and supplements as recommended by my pcp > and surgeon and my levels (with the exception of iron) have come back > perfect, consistently on at least 3 blood tests over the past nine months so > I know that between the Champion and the food I'm eating, I'm getting enough > protein. Good luck in your search. > > live each day like it's your last... love like you've never been hurt... > > Deb in Hazlet, NJ > " Debbie Dancer " > distal rny > September 3, 2002 > 386/235/160 > BMI 60/34.7/24 > -151 > -69.5 " > > Angel to Bill, Debbie (10/14/03) Ilene, Roy, and Ro > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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