Guest guest Posted June 14, 2006 Report Share Posted June 14, 2006 Anythng I can do personally, I will. This is totally inappropriate for a monitoring program to use this test as a diagnostic tool...which it was not meant to be used for. I am powerless over what the board is going to do to me, but at least I can arm myself with knowledge. I am really tired of being everyone's welcome doormat....! > Hi guys, > > I have read through all of the posts, very interesting. My story? I > have been clean/sober 7.5 years, finishing probation with CA board of > nursing, and just got the call today that I had a positive for alcohol > EtG. I was blown away! First of all, the test was back in March...3 > months later here I am trying to remember what I ate...then I was told > my result was 1400, WAY too high for incidental ingestion. I am at my > wits end...I KNOW I did not drink, so I KNOW that this test has > issues....Just wanted to get it off my chest....very frustrated here! > > > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 yes albuterol contains ethanol Re: New Hi Marsha...well, I was actually booted from the diversion program after three successful years, there was a personal conflict between one of the dec monitors and myself. When I was released, I was told it was for failure to derive benefit, when asked what that meant, I was told they didn't have to explain, and that if I wanted to join diversion in the future I could. Well, forget that. I continued to work, stayed clean, and waited for probation to roll around. Now, 7 1/2 years into this, I am still being hassled, even though I do participate in recovery/12 step program, compliant with probation, etc. This whole thing just blows me away. Does anyone know if an Albuterol inhaler can cause a false positive. I do remember having to use my inhaler more often in March than any other time, and wonder if that can have any impact? Again, thanks Marsha, I am sure we will be in touch! Jenn> Hi guys, > > I have read through all of the posts, very interesting. My story? I > have been clean/sober 7.5 years, finishing probation with CA board of > nursing, and just got the call today that I had a positive for alcohol > EtG. I was blown away! First of all, the test was back in March...3 > months later here I am trying to remember what I ate...then I was told > my result was 1400, WAY too high for incidental ingestion. I am at my > wits end...I KNOW I did not drink, so I KNOW that this test has > issues....Just wanted to get it off my chest....very frustrated here!> > > > > > __________________________________________________> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 eeeeeeeee yikes...maybe that is what caused my positive...i used my inhaler quite a bit back in March, along with my nebulizer and meds. I did get a call from kevin/WSJ, I was unable to talk with him, and he is going to get back to me...told my hubby this might be my 15 mins of fame...LOL....Jenn > > Hi guys, > > > > I have read through all of the posts, very interesting. My story? > I > > have been clean/sober 7.5 years, finishing probation with CA board > of > > nursing, and just got the call today that I had a positive for > alcohol > > EtG. I was blown away! First of all, the test was back in > March...3 > > months later here I am trying to remember what I ate...then I was > told > > my result was 1400, WAY too high for incidental ingestion. I am at > my > > wits end...I KNOW I did not drink, so I KNOW that this test has > > issues....Just wanted to get it off my chest....very frustrated > here! > > > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 HI Missy, I live in Grand Blanc, south of Flint area, in Michigan. I've taken the Reflexes class. Janet --- Missy Britton <lizziehear@...> wrote: > Hi my name is I have 3 Children Living in > Michigan > Becky age 14 learning disablity she is in the 10 > grade when school starts up and she is learning at a > 4 & 5 grade levels Karl age 13 adhd & learning > disablities. Irene 5 she has adhd I have not taken > any classed at all. I have been learning all this by > experince. > > > > > http://www.stuffafriend.biz/members/missybritton69 > God bless all Missy > > > > --------------------------------- > Sneak preview the all-new .com. It's not > radically different. Just radically better. __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 What is involved with taking the classes? Janet <janetroelle@...> wrote: HI Missy,I live in Grand Blanc, south of Flint area, inMichigan. I've taken the Reflexes class.Janet--- Missy Britton <lizziehear > wrote:> Hi my name is I have 3 Children Living in> Michigan> Becky age 14 learning disablity she is in the 10> grade when school starts up and she is learning at a> 4 & 5 grade levels Karl age 13 adhd & learning> disablities. Irene 5 she has adhd I have not taken> any classed at all. I have been learning all this by> experince.> > > > > http://www.stuffafriend.biz/members/missybritton69> God bless all Missy > > > > ---------------------------------> Sneak preview the all-new .com. It's not> radically different. Just radically better. __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2006 Report Share Posted July 30, 2006 Hi Gail, wecome to the group. I was also diagnoised in 2001 with Hep c. I had to have got it in 1985 from a blood transfusion. I spent 48 weeks in 2002 on treetment, was tested clear 4 months into treetment & have remained that way. Terrydazzygail <dazzygail@...> wrote: Hi all, my name is gail and I'm new to the group. I was diagnoised in 2001, but may have been having issues as far back as 87. My Dr. has recommended that I start treatment and so I am waiting for my next appt. I have a dear friend who has hep c and after many treatments has been told she is clear of it at this time. Anyway I just wanted to introduce myself and meets others who deal with this disease as well. thanksgail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 Welcome Gail, this is the best group of people, they have helped me. the treatments are tough but the alternative is way worse. Remember knowledge is power, as we speak I am in the hospital for biopsy, I dont want not avail myself of every possible weapon to fight this monster stay strong, we are with you!....mike savage --- dazzygail <dazzygail@...> wrote: > Hi I'm new to this group, I've been hoping that I > would'nt have to get > to this pooing but here I am. I was dignoised with > Hep C back in > 2001. I havent had to do anything about it except > doing the blood > labs and so forth. But just the other day my Dr. set > up a consult to > begin Interferon. This I have been dreading as a > close frined of mine > had went through that treatment and I am aware of it > side effects. > Although for her after 3 tries with this med she has > been told she is > hep c free. > > Anyway I am here to learn more and to listen to what > others are doing > and going through. Thanks > > Gail > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 5, 2006 Report Share Posted September 5, 2006 > to GP to get a referal to the opthamologist as I am afraid that I may > have something else going on with my sight - if I yawn my eyes get > teary but they sting and it hurts and sight is blurry for a minute or > two. > > Hi , Welcome to the board. You will find that you receive the best comfort here from people that understand exactly what you are going though. There is a tendancy to have more then one autoimmune disease when you have PS and psoriasis. you should go to an opthalmologist because what you are describing sounds like sjogrens symdrome which is the drying of the eyes and mouth. Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 In a message dated 05/09/2006 12:37:46 GMT Daylight Time, vowenmarshall@... writes: I am new here. I was diagnosed last March but I was told to come back when I was having symptoms as by the time I got to see the rheumologist, my symptoms were on " hold. " Hi , Welcome to the group. I'm sorry that you have to deal with so much over and above your PA which would be bad enough on its own. Is your husband now verbally abusive since being diagnosed with Cancer or is he a verbally abusive husband who has Cancer. Either way he has no excuse for his treatment of you. Have you arranged to go back to see the Rheumatologist yet. If not you should as soon as possible. It seems your doctor doesn't know what he is talking about. Meanwhile, I hope this group is of great benefit to you. They are a great bunch of people and hardly ever fall out. lol I hope we can help you in some way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 Welcome , I think my stress plays a lot on my PA... But everyone is different... I think it just depends... Love and Peace Always Shaun and Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 Thursday, September 21, 2006, 9:09:14 PM, you wrote: > Hello. I am na and I will be getting my band around the middle > of October. I am done with all the Dr Appt and I am just waiting On > insurance approval now. But my BMI is well within range for this > surgery. Anyway, I look forward to meeting each and every one of you. Although this group is only for people already banded, I went ahead and approved na's message, and trust that she will NOT ask any PRE-BAND questions, and will wait until after she's banded. There are lots of good places for pre-band questions, but this isn't one of them. dan -- Dan Lester, Boise, ID honu@... www.mylapband.tk Dr. Ortiz, Tijuana, 4/28/03 323/209/199 Age 63 The road goes on forever..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2006 Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 Hello, I am new to this site and I am looking forward to talking with others with Lymes. I was misdiagnosed for over ten years and now suffer from chronic mental ailments, chronic leg pain and muscle pain. My family also has it but was caught in time before it has done real damage thank God! I am married, live in MD. and have one fourteen yr. old daughter. I am looking forward to being around those who knows what it is like to have this awfull disease. Thanks so much. Shrry_rowe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2006 Report Share Posted October 2, 2006 Hi Shrry I am sorry you are so sick from lyme disease, but I know you must feel very relieved for your family that it was caught early and they have the hope of full recovery. Many of us on lymeaid have chronic lyme. You are right, this is an awful disease, but we are here to help and support each other through. Take good care > > Hello, > I am new to this site and I am looking forward to talking with > others with Lymes. I was misdiagnosed for over ten years and now > suffer from chronic mental ailments, chronic leg pain and muscle pain. > My family also has it but was caught in time before it has done real > damage thank God! I am married, live in MD. and have one fourteen yr. > old daughter. I am looking forward to being around those who knows > what it is like to have this awfull disease. Thanks so much. > Shrry_rowe > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2006 Report Share Posted October 2, 2006 HELLO SHRRY NEAT SP NAME, IAM SO SORRY THAT YOUR HURTING SO, HANG IN THERE BECAUSE THERE ARE BETTER DAYS. ENJOY YOUR TIME HERE THERE ARE SOME REALLY GOOD PEOPLE HERE. BUD Lizzie <betneal@...> wrote: Hi Shrry I am sorry you are so sick from lyme disease, but I know you must feel very relieved for your family that it was caught early and they have the hope of full recovery. Many of us on lymeaid have chronic lyme. You are right, this is an awful disease, but we are here to help and support each other through. Take good care > > Hello, > I am new to this site and I am looking forward to talking with > others with Lymes. I was misdiagnosed for over ten years and now > suffer from chronic mental ailments, chronic leg pain and muscle pain. > My family also has it but was caught in time before it has done real > damage thank God! I am married, live in MD. and have one fourteen yr. > old daughter. I am looking forward to being around those who knows > what it is like to have this awfull disease. Thanks so much. > Shrry_rowe > --------------------------------- Talk is cheap. Use Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Monday, October 9, 2006, 12:34:52 PM, you wrote: > Hello everyone Im very new to this all! I got my band 6 months ago and > Im ready for a fill can anyone help me with finding someone that does > fill in the USA So I don't have to go back to Mexico! So if anyone has > any idea that would be great thanks!! The website for this group has a list of fill places. Check it out. It is under databases on the left menu. But let us know WHERE you are, as if you're in Maine you wouldn't want a fill doc in Idaho or Florida, most likely. cheers dan -- Dan Lester, Boise, ID honu@... www.mylapband.tk Dr. Ortiz, Tijuana, 4/28/03 323/209/199 Age 63 The road goes on forever..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Hello and welcome! I actually was banded almost a year ago and I've been going back to Mexico each time for fills. Well, now I have major time constraints and am looking to get a fill closer to home (FL). I have checked out USA Fill Centers (www.fillcentersusa.com) which I've heard is a great resource. This would be the first time I would have a fill without flouroscopy (FYI almost all practioners on Fill Centers USA do not use fluoro). I'm a little nervous about this but I'm willing to give it a shot. I'd be interested to hear any experiences you all have had with Fill Centers USA??? I know several of you have commented that you've had problem-free fills without fluoro so I do feel kind of comfortable with this, but I kind of question the supervision, training, success rates, etc. of the Fill Center contacts. Thanks! >From: " kaymee4 " <kaymee4@...> >Reply- > >Subject: New >Date: Mon, 09 Oct 2006 18:34:52 -0000 > >Hello everyone Im very new to this all! I got my band 6 months ago and >Im ready for a fill can anyone help me with finding someone that does >fill in the USA So I don't have to go back to Mexico! So if anyone has >any idea that would be great thanks!! > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2006 Report Share Posted October 11, 2006 > > Hello and welcome! > > I actually was banded almost a year ago and I've been going back to Mexico > each time for fills. Well, now I have major time constraints and am looking > to get a fill closer to home (FL). I have checked out USA Fill Centers > (www.fillcentersusa.com) which I've heard is a great resource. This would > be the first time I would have a fill without flouroscopy (FYI almost all > practioners on Fill Centers USA do not use fluoro). I'm a little nervous > about this but I'm willing to give it a shot. > > I'd be interested to hear any experiences you all have had with Fill Centers > USA??? I know several of you have commented that you've had problem-free > fills without fluoro so I do feel kind of comfortable with this, but I kind > of question the supervision, training, success rates, etc. of the Fill > Center contacts. > > Thanks! > > > > >From: " kaymee4 " <kaymee4@...> > >Reply- > > > >Subject: New > >Date: Mon, 09 Oct 2006 18:34:52 -0000 > > > >Hello everyone Im very new to this all! I got my band 6 months ago and > >Im ready for a fill can anyone help me with finding someone that does > >fill in the USA So I don't have to go back to Mexico! So if anyone has > >any idea that would be great thanks!! > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2006 Report Share Posted October 12, 2006 Where do you live? You should really be sure you have a local fill doc available even before you get surgery. some places in teh US don't have fill people in the entire region or state, still. This could be a disaster if you get an overfill somewhere far away. ER's rarely have a clue what to do the a Bandstr, and any care for the band may not be covered by your ins. if they did not authorize the band surgery. This is something you need to pan ahead for, before you start with fills. We always need to have a fill person nearby, and know just what to do and where to go in case of big problems. Your band surgeon should be helping you find fill people. Sandy r > > Hello everyone Im very new to this all! I got my band 6 months ago and > Im ready for a fill can anyone help me with finding someone that does > fill in the USA So I don't have to go back to Mexico! So if anyone has > any idea that would be great thanks!! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2006 Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 Kaymee, Check out Fill Centers USA (www.fillcentersusa.com) they may have a location near you. You can call them at 866-345-5872 --------------------------------- Get your email and more, right on the new .com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 Be a bit careful of any " new " fill place. Fill Centers are verey new, and do not use fluroos. Some have very well-trained people, while others have little or no training. I have excellent and very poor reports about the " Fill Centers " . I have also heard from several people who were given written band info which their docs objected strongly to, or was not at all what the doc taught, or wanted taught to, his patient. Be sure to ask what they will do if they should accidentally puncture your rubing. Will they pay for the replacement surgery? or? There are lots of answers to get befor you choose a fill place other than your band surgeon. Sandy r > > Kaymee, > > Check out Fill Centers USA (www.fillcentersusa.com) they may have a location near you. > > You can call them at 866-345-5872 > > > --------------------------------- > Get your email and more, right on the new .com > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 Hello: Coconut has many benefits for the Liver. You should try and find some of Dr. Bruce Fife's books on Coconut and the health benefits it gives. Bonnie Canada new hallo,I am new to this and heard about coconut oil in my candida forum.I am on a candida diet and have also hep c.It seems that coconut has many health benefits.I was readin on the forum but feel overwhelmed by all the info.I live in Spain and here coconut oil is not well known.How should I start?I bought once coconutoil in a pharmacy for skin use.it was like butter.I mean it was not liquid.At my health food store they have very little expensive bottes for skin use.Do you know any good distributer in Spain and a reliable brand?if not what do I ahve to be creful sbout? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 23, 2006 Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 hi joanne, try coming over to lymestraegies, great protocol lots of help. any questions feel free to write. kurt. jojeanle1 <jojeanle1@...> wrote: Hi everyone, My name is Joanne, and I have been sick since January. Initially, my doc thought is was lyme, and he put me on doxy 200 mg for 6 weeks. All test kept comming up negative, so he discontinued abx and referred me to specialists (ENR, Neuro, Rhum, Derm) all test from them were negative. I started seeing a holistic chiropractor and taking bunches of supplements, while this improved some of my symptoms, others worsended. I finally went back to reg doc and said... Ok, Ive really had enough, something is wrong, there are to many symptoms to list, and they come and go... he finally told me about bowen labs, and we got the test... and wolla..... i came back postitive at 128. I've been back on Doxy now for about a week, only 200 mgs a day, which from what I understand is not enough.... All the llmds around my area are not accepting new patients at present, and I am angry, sad, most importantly determined to rid myself of this crap. Can you please tell me whats working for you? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Joanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 23, 2006 Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 Welcome sorry to hear of the problems; your sysmptom are not much different then mine except the had to fine mine in spinal fluid and had to be given Keflfex 2 gram a day for 30 days, it is most improtant that you keep a positive frame of mine. there is a lot of great information here, look and have fun as it will help you and your Dr. Welcome and hope your thanksgiving is great and you problems are smalll. Bud jojeanle1 <jojeanle1@...> wrote: Hi everyone, My name is Joanne, and I have been sick since January. Initially, my doc thought is was lyme, and he put me on doxy 200 mg for 6 weeks. All test kept comming up negative, so he discontinued abx and referred me to specialists (ENR, Neuro, Rhum, Derm) all test from them were negative. I started seeing a holistic chiropractor and taking bunches of supplements, while this improved some of my symptoms, others worsended. I finally went back to reg doc and said... Ok, Ive really had enough, something is wrong, there are to many symptoms to list, and they come and go... he finally told me about bowen labs, and we got the test... and wolla..... i came back postitive at 128. I've been back on Doxy now for about a week, only 200 mgs a day, which from what I understand is not enough.... All the llmds around my area are not accepting new patients at present, and I am angry, sad, most importantly determined to rid myself of this crap. Can you please tell me whats working for you? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Joanne --------------------------------- Access over 1 million songs - Music Unlimited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 23, 2006 Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 Where are you, Joanne? Can you travel out of state in order to get started? It is really very important that you get proper treatment quickly. You have been sick less than a year. You have a good chance of being cured. I know my LLMD in SE New Hampshire is taking new patients. Great person, very Lyme-savvy, and new enough to the area that he is not completely overwhelmed - yet. Every other follow-up is a phone consult, which would be helpful for someone out of the area. He really does his very best to keep it affordable. Meanwhile, as others have said, try the Lyme Strategies group. Salt/C may help you, as long as you do not suffer from high blood pressure. Also try the group. Perhaps adding some of the herbal remedies may help the lower dose of abx to do its job. If you are able, exercise helps. I try to run on the treadmill, then get into a hot bath. My goal is to raise my body temperature above 102F, preferably above 103F. This can weaken the spirochetes, making them easier for the drugs to kill. If you have access to a sauna, so much the better. Hot tubs are good too, depending on the chemicals used and your sensitivity. I can't use them. Normally, 400 or more mg of doxy is used to ensure good CNS penetration - the higher dose is necessary to cross the blood-brain barrier. But if you are having significant neuro symptoms, it is possible the meninges may be inflamed, and allowing things to penetrate that are usually kept out. If so, the 200 mg dose may actually cross the blood-brain barrier. This appeared to be the case with me. I initially got great CNS penetration at 200 mg, based on my response to the drug. Now that I am better, I need 400 mg to get results. So, hang in there. Your current medicine may be doing more good than you realize. There are ways you can make it more effective. And you WILL get the help you need. D. jojeanle1 <jojeanle1@...> wrote: Hi everyone, My name is Joanne, and I have been sick since January. --------------------------------- Everyone is raving about the all-new beta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 , I live in Pennsylvania. And I am dilligently searching for a doc. I'm currently on a waiting list for a couple around this area. Let me ask you something, how do you know if its in your spinal fluid. I think it is, because I get a stiff neck, and I have tingling sensations on my face, my hands and feet tingle sometimes, and I get stabbing and burning sensations all over my body. Thanks for the advice on the sauna, I belong to the local Y, and Im going to start going in the sauna an hour a day with the abx im on until i can get to a llmd. I hope this does ramp up the effeciency of the abx. Also, do you have carpel tunnel type symptoms, I do, and I dont know if Im late stage disseminated, or chronic at this point. MY symptoms started in January(with a vengence) But I dont know how long I might of had it before than. Thanks, Joanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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