OT

September 3, 2004

-Same here... the schools cannot dispense anything including cough

drops without a permission note from a doctor. Any and all

medications muct be in orginal containers and be supplied by the

parents.

hugs Helen and (7,systemic)

-- In , " Tepper, Michele " <MTepper@f...>

wrote:

> Hi, Patty. At our schools, the nurse is only allowed to dispense

meds if

> the child brings it in with drs note. They do not keep anything on

hand

> to pass out anymore. Michele

>

> OT

>

> Hi Everyone:

>

> I went to Alyssa's high school orientation last night and heard

> something I

> thought was interesting and wanted to see if other states/counties

also

> do.

>

> The nurse got up and spoke about her sevices, etc. She stated

that she

> only

> carried Tylenol and that, because of the potential for liver

problems,

> was

> only allowed to give a child Tylenol four times a month. I know

all

> about

> Tylenol Toxicity as this is what led to my brother's multiple organ

> failure and

> hospitalization for three months this past fall/winter. Has anyone

> else's school

> system or individual school started this too?

>

> Take care.

> Patty

>

September 3, 2004

In middle school and high school the rules about this lessen. Nurses in

these schools dispense as needed, but will notify parents if a pattern

appears. As teenagers, they need to manage their needs for tylenol, and not

be dependent on parents for dispensing. Drug abuse does not start with

Tylenol.

Christy (Abbie, 15 systemic)

Re: OT

>

> Hi Patty,

> Our school will not give ANYTHING unless the proper paper work has been

> filled out by the dr. and exact instructions are labeled on the original

> bottle.Until two years ago OTC was not allowed under any circumstances

unless there was

> an explicit reason. got his OTC Ibuprofin before lunch but the rheumy

> wrote a note and it was put in his IEP.

> I think your school is following some good rules but personaly I don't

think

> they should give anything without the parents consent first.

> Becki and 6systemic

>

September 3, 2004

At our schools, it is not about drug abuse, as much as it is about

liability. I don't know if perhaps a school got sued or what, but if a

child has a reaction to anything and a parent or dr did not give

permission, the school can be held liable. So they are instructed to

give nothing (meds, ointments, etc) without consent. Michele

Re: OT

In middle school and high school the rules about this lessen. Nurses in

these schools dispense as needed, but will notify parents if a pattern

appears. As teenagers, they need to manage their needs for tylenol, and

not be dependent on parents for dispensing. Drug abuse does not start

with Tylenol. Christy (Abbie, 15 systemic)

Re: OT

>

> Hi Patty,

> Our school will not give ANYTHING unless the proper paper work has

> been filled out by the dr. and exact instructions are labeled on the

> original bottle.Until two years ago OTC was not allowed under any

> circumstances

unless there was

> an explicit reason. got his OTC Ibuprofin before lunch but the

> rheumy wrote a note and it was put in his IEP. I think your school is

> following some good rules but personaly I don't

think

> they should give anything without the parents consent first. Becki and

> 6systemic

>

September 3, 2004

Patty,

Our schools will not allow any medication without a doctor's note about

frequency etc. They do finally allow the high school students to carry one dose

of Tylenol or whatever but if they give it to their friends (even if it is in

its own individual paper packaging) they will both be expelled!

e

__________________________________________________

October 25, 2004

Congratulations Renate! I'm on disability for major depression too. I've

had fibromyalgia for years and have arthritis now but I got approved for

SSDI on the first try. It really helps when the doctors or lawyers fill out

the paperwork right. I'm so happy for you and I'm sure it's a relief to get

the income!

Darlene

-- [ ] OT

I don't post often but I got great news. After 10 months, 1 denial, and

hiring a lawyer, I have been approved for SS disability. I was approved more

for the depression than the RA. Just in case any one needs that imformation.

SS sent me to a shrink and paid for it during consideration. I just wanted

to tell some good news for a change.

Renate in Oklahoma

October 25, 2004

Thank you. Yes it is a relief. Now I can get the bill collectors off my

back.

[ ] OT

>

> I don't post often but I got great news. After 10 months, 1 denial, and

> hiring a lawyer, I have been approved for SS disability. I was approved

> more

> for the depression than the RA. Just in case any one needs that

> imformation.

> SS sent me to a shrink and paid for it during consideration. I just wanted

> to tell some good news for a change.

>

> Renate in Oklahoma

>

October 25, 2004

Good for you, Renate!!! It's too bad that it is soooooo difficult

for those who need it, to get it and for those who don't do!! Marina

October 25, 2004

Congratulations, Renate!

I'll tell you where to go!

Mayo Clinic in Rochester

http://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester

s Hopkins Medicine

http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org

[ ] OT

>

> I don't post often but I got great news. After 10 months, 1 denial,

and hiring a lawyer, I have been approved for SS disability. I was

approved more for the depression than the RA. Just in case any one needs

that imformation. SS sent me to a shrink and paid for it during

consideration. I just wanted to tell some good news for a change.

>

> Renate in Oklahoma

October 25, 2004

Congratulations Renate!!!!!!

> Thank you. Yes it is a relief. Now I can get the bill collectors

off my

> back.

>

> [ ] OT

> >

> > I don't post often but I got great news. After 10 months, 1

denial, and

> > hiring a lawyer, I have been approved for SS disability. I was

approved

> > more

> > for the depression than the RA. Just in case any one needs that

> > imformation.

> > SS sent me to a shrink and paid for it during consideration. I

just wanted

> > to tell some good news for a change.

> >

> > Renate in Oklahoma

> >

October 26, 2004

Congratulations Renate!!!! What a relief. I'm so glad you were approved.

Just for the record, this post is NOT off topic. This is a very ON TOPIC

post. It's only the posts that have nothing to do with our lives with RA

that are OT, such as jokes and recipes.

Thanks for sharing your great news!

a

>

> I don't post often but I got great news. After 10 months, 1 denial, and hiring

> a lawyer, I have been approved for SS disability. I was approved more for the

> depression than the RA. Just in case any one needs that imformation. SS sent

> me to a shrink and paid for it during consideration. I just wanted to tell

> some good news for a change.

>

> Renate in Oklahoma

>

February 5, 2005

In a message dated 2/4/2005 7:37:18 PM Eastern Standard Time,

jlv40@... writes:

Found out today that our insurance

for meds isn't accepted at Wegman's anymore - Senior Choice.

has a script for a special med that he has to take for 2 weeks before

he has an implant in his arm. (The prostate cancer has migrated to

his lungs........A very rare occurance according to his doctor.)

Anyway the medication costs $200.00 - amt. covered by insurance may

be fifteen to twenty dollars.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

So sorry to hear that, Jeanine. :-(

What scent are you going to use for your wine soap?

Beth

February 7, 2005

,

All the more mochae for you and I. LOL We can give your sis some Swiss

Miss. LOLOL

*---* *---* *---* *---* *---*

Don't squat with your spurs on.

& Gimlet (Guide Dawggie)

Portland, Oregon

N24C 3G 8/2000 Hookup

rlclark77@...

http://home.comcast.net/~rlclark77/

February 7, 2005

,

Swiss Miss? I used to love drinking that long ago -- until I discovered

Hershey's syrup. LOL! Oh yes...and Heshey's syrup with dark chocolate? Even

better!

Implanted: 12/22/04 Activated: 1/18/05

Deafblind/Postlingual

BTE hearing aid user 20 years

Severe-profound hearing loss 10 years

February 7, 2005

,

This may sound strange to you but I actually like doing things the hard

way in the kitchen. LOL I rarely buy pre cooked frozen foods, hardly ever

use mixes, and prwefer to use dried beans even tho they require special

care. LOL

*---* *---* *---* *---* *---*

Why don't you try practicing random acts of intelligence and senseless acts

of self-control?

& Gimlet (Guide Dawggie)

Portland, Oregon

N24C 3G 8/2000 Hookup

rlclark77@...

http://home.comcast.net/~rlclark77/

February 7, 2005

,

A man who loves to cook? You're a man after my own heart! <smile> I also

love to cook and have a variety of recipes I think you'd enjoy. When I come

to visit you this summer, we'll have to decide who will do the cooking.

<grin>

Implanted: 12/22/04 Activated: 1/18/05

Deafblind/Postlingual

BTE hearing aid user 20 years

Severe-profound hearing loss 10 years

February 7, 2005

,

OMG! You like to cook too? Well its a no brainer then. We both shall

cook! I have a coupl;e thousand recipes, wonder how long it will take to

try them out. LOL

*---* *---* *---* *---* *---*

You can say any foolish things to a dog, and the dog will give you this look

that says, " My God, you're right! I never would've thought of that! "

--Dave Barry

& Gimlet (Guide Dawggie)

Portland, Oregon

N24C 3G 8/2000 Hookup

rlclark77@...

http://home.comcast.net/~rlclark77/

February 7, 2005

,

That might be a recipe for disaster. I can see us now... 600 pounds

each -- unable to leave your home. Hehehehe.

Implanted: 12/22/04 Activated: 1/18/05

Deafblind/Postlingual

BTE hearing aid user 20 years

Severe-profound hearing loss 10 years

February 7, 2005

,

Well, I can think of worse fates. LOL

*---* *---* *---* *---* *---*

" We can do anything we want to do if we stick to it long enough. "

--Helen Keller

& Gimlet (Guide Dawggie)

Portland, Oregon

N24C 3G 8/2000 Hookup

rlclark77@...

http://home.comcast.net/~rlclark77/

February 8, 2005

& ,

Do you know there is a blind cook's list serve?

Re: OT

>

> ,

> OMG! You like to cook too? Well its a no brainer then. We both

shall

> cook! I have a coupl;e thousand recipes, wonder how long it will take to

> try them out. LOL

>

> *---* *---* *---* *---* *---*

> You can say any foolish things to a dog, and the dog will give you this

look

> that says, " My God, you're right! I never would've thought of that! "

> --Dave Barry

> & Gimlet (Guide Dawggie)

> Portland, Oregon

> N24C 3G 8/2000 Hookup

> rlclark77@...

> http://home.comcast.net/~rlclark77/

>

February 8, 2005

Hi ,

The only listservs I know of are " Blind Cook, " " Cooking in the Dark " and an

Australian Blind Cook list on .

To subscribe to Blind Cook, send a blank message to:

blindcook-subscribe

" Cooking in the Dark " is a weekly radio program that airs on ACB Radio. They

have an e-mail discussion list in which listeners can discuss program

content as well as exchange recipes and cooking ideas. To subscribe, visit

this URL and complete the online subscription form:

http://www.acb.org/cookinginthedark-acbradio-signup.html

To subscribe to the Australian Blind Cook list, send a blank message to:

aus-blind-cook-subscribe

Implanted: 12/22/04 Activated: 1/18/05

Deafblind/Postlingual

BTE hearing aid user 20 years

Severe-profound hearing loss 10 years

February 8, 2005

,

I am on the blindcook list. LOL

*---* *---* *---* *---* *---*

If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything.

& Gimlet (Guide Dawggie)

Portland, Oregon

N24C 3G 8/2000 Hookup

rlclark77@...

http://home.comcast.net/~rlclark77/

March 3, 2005

Sorry I was so slow to respond to your questions, Lynn!

1) I don't know. It seems to make sense that it would have been removed when

you had surgery, but I would ask your physicians if you are wondering about

it. I'm sure they simply made note of it in the first place because they had

to explain the lesion and rule out cancer.

2) Arteriosclerotic heart disease is commonly called " hardening of the

arteries. " It seems to be related to aging, although there are other risk

factors. Again, I would ask your physicians about it.

In the meantime, here is a good explanation of arteriosclerosis:

http://www.chic.eur.ch/English/Vascular%20D/arteriosclerosis.htm

I'll tell you where to go!

Mayo Clinic in Rochester

http://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester

s Hopkins Medicine

http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org

[ ] OT

>

> Hi ,

> I hope you are well. I have two questions that I thought maybe you could

> answer. I am reading all my medical records and finding a couple of

> things

> I didn't know about.

> 1. I read that I had or have a splenic artery aneurysm. I sort of

> remember the doctor saying at some point not to worry about it. But in

> reading this report one doctor says " the panceas appeared normal and the

> lesion near the tail of the pancreas was identified as a 1.5 cm splenic

> artery aneurysm " . I know that with the whipple they removed the tail of

> the pancreas. Do you think it means that this aneurysm went with too?

> 2. While reading this a see mentioned a couple of times that I have

> " Arteriosclerotic heart disease " , absolutely no one has ever mentioned any

> heart disease to me. I am wondering if it is something most people get as

> we get older.

> Hope it is okay that I am coming to you. I do plan to ask my doctor about

> all this but I didn't want to wait until April.

> We had more snow and I believe they are saying more is on the way next

> week. I keep thinking about a in sunny Florida, especially when I was

> trying to shovel.

> Thank you,

> Lynn

March 3, 2005

Hi ,

Thanks for the information. I have been reading more on my records and

it seems that they didn't remove the lesion. I am going to talk to the

doctor about it. I know I remember them telling me not to worry about when

I was first in the hospital. Now I want to know why I shouldn't worry.

Thank you for the site. I kind of thought that this is what it was, and

that is not so bad.

I just had a birthday and my kids got my a bike. So come spring I am

going to give that a try. I am trying to walk and use the stationary bike

as much as possible. I feel since medication isn't going to help me a lot

maybe moving as much as possible will. I even signed up for a bike class

at the hospital. I am graduating in May so I will have time on my hands.

I was thinking of giving up my disability and trying to work but the rheumy

has advised me against doing this. I have so much to think about a job or

whether I should continue on with more school. What a crossroad to be at

now.

I hope you and the family are well. Again thank you for all the help./

Lynn

Original Message:

-----------------

From: Matsumura_Clan@...

Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2005 11:56:34 -0600

, ruf-caimi@...

Subject: Re: [ ] OT

Sorry I was so slow to respond to your questions, Lynn!

1) I don't know. It seems to make sense that it would have been removed

when

you had surgery, but I would ask your physicians if you are wondering about

it. I'm sure they simply made note of it in the first place because they

had