Guest guest Posted November 14, 2004 Report Share Posted November 14, 2004 No, Rae, I don't have any bad side effects from Enbrel. Lately I have a mild injection site reaction once in a while, but that's no big deal. Enbrel has made it seem almost as if I don't even have RA. Sue On Sunday, November 14, 2004, at 06:07 PM, Rae Sandberg wrote: > > THANKS, SUE... oooppppss... did not know i was yelling, hahahahaha.. > do you have any bad side effects from enbrel? i took thre > methotrexate friday, we will see on thursday what is going to happen, > i hate waiting, i wanted to have this all under control before the > holidays, does not look like we will make it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2004 Report Share Posted November 14, 2004 oh, that is so good, sue... i am hoping for one day i will be able to say that! ) well, it is late and the AMA is almost over... so glad that toby keith won!!! i love his music.. well it is getting late and i should get to bed... i need all the beauty rest i can get.. haha ha ha ha.... good night to all... rae Re: [ ] New No, Rae, I don't have any bad side effects from Enbrel. Lately I have a mild injection site reaction once in a while, but that's no big deal. Enbrel has made it seem almost as if I don't even have RA. Sue On Sunday, November 14, 2004, at 06:07 PM, Rae Sandberg wrote: > > THANKS, SUE... oooppppss... did not know i was yelling, hahahahaha.. > do you have any bad side effects from enbrel? i took thre > methotrexate friday, we will see on thursday what is going to happen, > i hate waiting, i wanted to have this all under control before the > holidays, does not look like we will make it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2004 Report Share Posted November 15, 2004 We care. Post as much or as little as you like, but know we are here for you, if you do want to talk about it, or anything else going on in your life. You have your youth going for you. -dz-fowlereagles2004 <fowlereagles2004@...> wrote: I'm kinda new don't post much. I'm 19 with hep c from blood trans as a babby. It sucks bad, but who cares.Gabby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2004 Report Share Posted November 24, 2004 , Have you not had a thyroid test?? Yet you have had MRI and CAT scans?? I thought they would have done a thyroid test first. Well, I have cognitive problems and I am trying to see if I am hypothyroid too. I feel space out and lose my balance and can't concentrate. I have had a diagnosis of ME/CFS for 12 years and have had remissions and relapses. This time the neurological symptoms are the worst. I don't have any pain much. Sometimes I get nerve kind of pains down my leg. I don't know what's wrong with me either and nor do my docs. I just had another thyroid test done so I gotta see if it is that or not. Did you have a sudden onset of your symptoms or any viral activity? martin > > > > Hi, I'm new here. I have not been diagnosed yet with > hypothyroidism, > > but I have a doctor's appointment in 3 weeks. I've had numerous > tests > > done over the past year to try to figure out what is wrong with me. > > I've been to neurologist and seen a psychologist. Had MRI's, CAT > > scans, blood work, EEG's and have found nothing wrong. My symptoms: > > tired ALL the time > > sever PMS > > horrible mood swings (crabby most of the time) > > low metabolism and pulse > > mental fogginess, VERY forgetful, poor concentration, easily > confused > > cold feet and foot pain (my feet have been killing me!) > > gain 10 lbs. in the past year > > very depressed, sad, crying spells > > sometimes feel dizzy > > loss of interest-no energy > > > > and the list goes on... > > can anyone tell me if this is what i have? my worst symptoms are > the > > mental fogginess, i just feel real spaced out all of the time and > have > > a very hard time concentrating and paying attention to anything. > I've > > had to quit my job due to his....anyone else have these problems? > > Please help!! > > Thanks, > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 17, 2004 Report Share Posted December 17, 2004 Hi Sam: My name is . I have had RA for about 8 years or so. What questions do you want to ask? People are different. Some things help some and then other things don't. We usually all have pain. Although even that is different with different people. Some can bear it with some medication others need to take more. The best advice I could give you is to tell your Dr. everything about your condition. Don't keep anything from him. That is the only way to help yourself. Be honest with him and yourself and you will do okay. Sincerely, Colletti Anjillah@... PS: Write me anytime you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 17, 2004 Report Share Posted December 17, 2004 Sam, welcome to the group. Sorry that you have RA, but glad that you found us. This is a good place to get support and answers to your questions. I hope that you are going to a rheumatologist. They are best equipped to deal with these devastating autoimmune diseases. There are better medications today than in the past, so people with RA don't have to become crippled. It sometimes takes a while for the rheumy to find the right combination of meds to control the pain and inflammation. I have had RA for about four years. I have been on methotrexate, then Arava, and now Enbrel, one of the new, expensive biologicals. Enbrel is working very well to keep my RA under control. I am also taking Bextra, but getting more and more afraid to, with all of the news about Vioxx, and now Celebrex. What medications are you on? Sue On Friday, December 17, 2004, at 08:06 PM, Sam wrote: > > I was recently diagnosed with RA, and am searching for some real > people to talk to and get some answers concerning what to expect. > Anyone feel like talking to a confused man? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 17, 2004 Report Share Posted December 17, 2004 Sam,welcome to the group, glad your here, Tawny > > > I was recently diagnosed with RA, and am searching for some real > people to talk to and get some answers concerning what to expect. > Anyone feel like talking to a confused man? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 18, 2004 Report Share Posted December 18, 2004 Hi there, Sam. You are in the right place!! I was diagnosed a little over 2 years ago with RA, Fibromyalgia, Sjogrens. Evcen today they go back and forth with the diagnosis of RA, RA with Lupus, RA with Lupus tendencies, or even Lupus. I get so frustrated sometimes. But, like said, I tell my rheumatologist everything. Even if it seems insignificant. I am a nurse, so I have access to a lot of literature. But, in all the research I did, I have found that this group is the best place for information. There is nothing that replaces the answers you can get form people who are going through this. You will also find it easier to discuss your issues in here because we understand exactly what you are going through because we are going through it too. and a also post Research news and other important information that can help you out. So, feel free to ask what ever questions you come up with. We will do our best to answer if we can and with heart and honosty. Take care.....Blessed Be.........Marina in Ohio > > > I was recently diagnosed with RA, and am searching for some real > people to talk to and get some answers concerning what to expect. > Anyone feel like talking to a confused man? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2005 Report Share Posted January 18, 2005 Hi Joyce, I would say most likely that the herbal pills were not of high quality. A real colon cleanse - something that will truly make a difference in your life - takes time and effort. If you want to cleanse with herbs you will need to get high quality, organic/wildcrafted herbs. My recommendation (this is just my opinion) is to go with the Ejuva or Arise and Shine cleanses. They are generally the best, take 4 to 6 weeks to accomplish and they rid the intestines of mucoid plaque (THAT is what you want to get rid of and which is the cause of your health and weight issues). You won;t have any real success in colon cleansing unless you first change your body's pH from acidic to alkaline. You need to have an alkaline pH to be healthy. If you don;t your not. My suggestion (depending on how serious you are about your health and how much you are willing to spend to gain great health) is to: 1. Begin to transition to a living foods (raw fruits, veggies, soaked seeds and nuts) lifestyle (at least for a month if not forever). This in and of itself will transform your life. If you eat living foods you are taking life into your body. All cooked or processed foods are dead and only bring dealth into your life. 2. Drink living water. What is that? Living water is not tap water, not bottled water, not filtered water, not even distilled water. Living water is pure water that has been restructured at the molecular level into hexagonal water. It has life to it and is what is generally called " clustered " , " micro-clustered " or " structured " water. Go to te follow sites to understand what living water is and that it is essential for health in the body: http://www.aquatechnology.net/VITALIZER_PLUS.html (has the Vitalizer Plus) http://www.karinya.com/water.htm (also has great links to other living water sites) http://www.ewater.com/energy/info/waterprops.htm If you only did one thing for your health your entire life, it should be to invest in a product like Vitalizer Plus to provide you with living water. Just this will transform your life. 3. In my opinion, now, the greatest threat to our health today (besides drinking dead, fluoride water) is electro-toxins. What are electro-toxins, your PC, your cellphone, your t.v., your microwave, electric currents in your home, all EMFs....all these produce low frequency waves (negative energy) that interferes with our delicate body electricity. Yes, our bodies do have and produce bio-electricity. Every cell in our body uses electrical pulses to communicate and to function, otherwise we, too, would be dead. One of the very best things we could do for ourselves is to get EMF protection. I believe that ElectroMagnetic Frequency (EMF) is the NUMBER ONE cause for failed and poor health in the world today. The very best EMF devices on the market can be found here: http://www.ewater.com/ The FlexoElectric eCrystal Technology is the cheapest, most effective protection out there. Check the " Energy Appliances " . http://www.planet-tachyon.com/products/topprod.asp Tachyon products are amazing (as well as the FlexoElectric eCrystal Technology). They both are based on Quantum Mechanics. 4. Herbal Cleanse of Ejuva You can research this at: http://www.Ejuva.com http://www.transformyourhealth.com/ejuva/ejuvawelcome.htm If you or anyone were to begin eating living foods, drink living water, apply strong EMF protection, intake organic green super-foods of spirulina and blue-green alge, and use a great herbal cleanse like Ejuva and you will transform your life in such an amazing way that words could not even begin to describe. I myself am just about to do all of the above. I've purchased the Vitalizer Plus, the Ejuva cleanse, several energy appliances from both ewater and Advanced Tachyon Technologies, and am going to change my diet to a raw, living foods diet, along with green superfoods. I am very serious about my health because I know that my physical health directly effects my emotional/mental health and especially my spiritual health. We are Body/Mind/Spirit beings and a toxic physical body will effect all the other aspects on our Selves. Okay, i'm getting off my soapbox. Don't mean to step on anyones toes if I did. :-) Blessings, B >From: " adamselev " <adamselev@...> >Reply-bowel cleanse >bowel cleanse >Subject: new >Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2005 15:19:56 -0000 > > >Hi, I am new at this, I was reading up on colon cleansing and >decided that I should try it because, I keep gaining weight, even >after dieting and excercising. >I bought these herbal, pills.. from LIFE BRAND, colon cleanse. >ok, so nothing happened. what am I doing wrong, is it because the >pills were no good. or is it because I didn't take enough water? >someone help > >Joyce > > > > _________________________________________________________________ Don’t just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2005 Report Share Posted March 7, 2005 Hi Jayson This part of your introduction really caught my eye. Did you notice a particular worsening of the numbness/tingling while in the Dentist's office? I assume so because you felt compelled to mention that particular scenario. There are many possible causes for the neurological symptoms you describe. It could be restricted blood flow or pinched nerves due to swelling associated with PA. Restricted bloodflow fits well for the hands if you do have significant swelling there but in the thigh is a lot less likely to be from lack of bloodflow. The thigh is more in line with nerve impingement in the spine due to spondylitis and nerve impingement could account for the symptoms in the hands as well. A second possibility, one that is much less likely, is that you have a mercury problem. You mentioned the Dentist's office which is one of the most likely places for the average individual to be exposed to a large dose of mercury vapor. Make a point to eat a meal that contains fresh cilantro, lemon and garlic once a week for several months to help address that potential problem. If you dont normally eat any cilantro then go easy the first time or two and increase the amount each week until you are eating about 1/8 to 1/4 cup a week. The lemon and fresh garlic work together with the cilantro. You might also want to increase your water intake for a day or two after the cilantro meal. Another possibility, and this one is more worrysome is that you could be having a side effect from the Enbrel. The other potential causes should be ruled out before acting on this suspicion. I would say that from your description the most likely cause is the spondylitis but it wouldnt hurt to look in to the other potential causes and inform yourself so you can weigh it out for yourself. Orin In a message dated 3/6/05 10:53:09 PM Central Standard Time, jbarsic@... writes: ~~~Lately I've started to have burning numbness in the upper portion of my right thigh and numbness and tingling in my hands when I sleep or lie down even in the dentist's chair. ~~~Jayson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2005 Report Share Posted March 7, 2005 Orin, I also experience the numbness/tingling in my hands and in my thighs so I wonder if you are right about the nerve impingement. I really notice it in my hands when I use the mouse a lot or a hair dryer or am trying to hold something for a long time. In my thighs, I experience more when laying down on my back. It seems to get better if I lay on my side. I feel like I need to rub my legs to " wake them up " . It's kind of like they are going to sleep but not really. My hand has been tingling a lot today and my back has also been really bothering me today so maybe it is related. I'm not sure what it is but am interested in others input and wonder if anyone else out htere experiences the same thing. I unfortunately forgot to mention to my Rhuematologist last time about the tingling but am going for a follow up in a couple of weeks so will see what he has to say then. Debbie orinok@... wrote: Hi Jayson This part of your introduction really caught my eye. Did you notice a particular worsening of the numbness/tingling while in the Dentist's office? I assume so because you felt compelled to mention that particular scenario. There are many possible causes for the neurological symptoms you describe. It could be restricted blood flow or pinched nerves due to swelling associated with PA. Restricted bloodflow fits well for the hands if you do have significant swelling there but in the thigh is a lot less likely to be from lack of bloodflow. The thigh is more in line with nerve impingement in the spine due to spondylitis and nerve impingement could account for the symptoms in the hands as well. A second possibility, one that is much less likely, is that you have a mercury problem. You mentioned the Dentist's office which is one of the most likely places for the average individual to be exposed to a large dose of mercury vapor. Make a point to eat a meal that contains fresh cilantro, lemon and garlic once a week for several months to help address that potential problem. If you dont normally eat any cilantro then go easy the first time or two and increase the amount each week until you are eating about 1/8 to 1/4 cup a week. The lemon and fresh garlic work together with the cilantro. You might also want to increase your water intake for a day or two after the cilantro meal. Another possibility, and this one is more worrysome is that you could be having a side effect from the Enbrel. The other potential causes should be ruled out before acting on this suspicion. I would say that from your description the most likely cause is the spondylitis but it wouldnt hurt to look in to the other potential causes and inform yourself so you can weigh it out for yourself. Orin In a message dated 3/6/05 10:53:09 PM Central Standard Time, jbarsic@... writes: ~~~Lately I've started to have burning numbness in the upper portion of my right thigh and numbness and tingling in my hands when I sleep or lie down even in the dentist's chair. ~~~Jayson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2005 Report Share Posted March 8, 2005 Jayson, I have had numbness in my forearms. My rheumy said it was a sort of carpal tunnel syndrome due to nerve impingement from my arthritis. Best of luck with your appt.! Beth ajaxjkb <jbarsic@...> wrote: Lately I've started to have burning numbness in the upper portion of my right thigh and numbness and tingling in my hands when I sleep or lie down even in the dentist's chair. --------------------------------- Celebrate 's 10th Birthday! Netrospective: 100 Moments of the Web Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2005 Report Share Posted March 8, 2005 Dear Debbie, Not to make you worry, but I had the very same symptoms for a year or more and ignored them. Now I'm in chronic pain with 6 lumbar vertebrae bludging, not to mention facets disease, Spondylitis, and lumbar disc disease. My PA just seemed to attack that area or if anything has caused an already problem area to be much worse. I don't know if going to the doctor about this would have made any difference in the beginning or not. So many times, they just mark things up to fibromyalgia or PA without checking it out. Now I deal with numbness in both my feet, my thigh area hurts all the time, and both my legs are very much affected with pain and numbness. If you can get your doctor to do an MRI at least you can rest assured you are catching a problem early or at least see if there is anything they can do. I really wish now I had paid more attention to the numbness at the time. When it first started I was having so many other problems with PA and my other health problems that I put it out of my mind until it got so bad one day I couldn't walk. I hope your problem is nothing big and you never have to through what I've had too. Take care and don't forget to ask the doctor. Love, Fran Orin, I also experience the numbness/tingling in my hands and in my thighs so I wonder if you are right about the nerve impingement. I really notice it in my hands when I use the mouse a lot or a hair dryer or am trying to hold something for a long time. In my thighs, I experience more when laying down on my back. It seems to get better if I lay on my side. I feel like I need to rub my legs to " wake them up " . It's kind of like they are going to sleep but not really. My hand has been tingling a lot today and my back has also been really bothering me today so maybe it is related. I'm not sure what it is but am interested in others input and wonder if anyone else out htere experiences the same thing. I unfortunately forgot to mention to my Rhuematologist last time about the tingling but am going for a follow up in a couple of weeks so will see what he has to say then. Debbie orinok@... wrote: Hi Jayson This part of your introduction really caught my eye. Did you notice a particular worsening of the numbness/tingling while in the Dentist's office? I assume so because you felt compelled to mention that particular scenario. There are many possible causes for the neurological symptoms you describe. It could be restricted blood flow or pinched nerves due to swelling associated with PA. Restricted bloodflow fits well for the hands if you do have significant swelling there but in the thigh is a lot less likely to be from lack of bloodflow. The thigh is more in line with nerve impingement in the spine due to spondylitis and nerve impingement could account for the symptoms in the hands as well. A second possibility, one that is much less likely, is that you have a mercury problem. You mentioned the Dentist's office which is one of the most likely places for the average individual to be exposed to a large dose of mercury vapor. Make a point to eat a meal that contains fresh cilantro, lemon and garlic once a week for several months to help address that potential problem. If you dont normally eat any cilantro then go easy the first time or two and increase the amount each week until you are eating about 1/8 to 1/4 cup a week. The lemon and fresh garlic work together with the cilantro. You might also want to increase your water intake for a day or two after the cilantro meal. Another possibility, and this one is more worrysome is that you could be having a side effect from the Enbrel. The other potential causes should be ruled out before acting on this suspicion. I would say that from your description the most likely cause is the spondylitis but it wouldnt hurt to look in to the other potential causes and inform yourself so you can weigh it out for yourself. Orin In a message dated 3/6/05 10:53:09 PM Central Standard Time, jbarsic@... writes: ~~~Lately I've started to have burning numbness in the upper portion of my right thigh and numbness and tingling in my hands when I sleep or lie down even in the dentist's chair. ~~~Jayson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 hi beth, jayson, i have exactly the same thing as you beth - though for me it's not so much a numbing tingling sensation, it is shooting pains up my arms past my elbows, if i type too much (or use the upper case - lol!)... my rheumy has told me the same thing - the arthritis in my wrists are impinging on my nerves... for sure, not fun. have you tried icing your wrists? karen > Lately I've started to have burning numbness in the upper portion of my right > thigh and numbness and tingling in my hands when I sleep or lie down even > in the dentist's chair. > > --------------------------------- > Celebrate 's 10th Birthday! > Netrospective: 100 Moments of the Web > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 Fran, I will mention it to the doctor when I go a week from Monday. I guess I need to write down my questions because I had intended to bring it up last time but you get in there and talk about this and that and it seems like you always forget to ask something. Sometimes I think I might be afraid to hear the answer even though I know that if there is something wrong, I need to get it addressed right away. I appreciate your response and will let you know what the doctor says. Thanks. Debbie Fran Mishler <fran@...> wrote: Dear Debbie, Not to make you worry, but I had the very same symptoms for a year or more and ignored them. Now I'm in chronic pain with 6 lumbar vertebrae bludging, not to mention facets disease, Spondylitis, and lumbar disc disease. My PA just seemed to attack that area or if anything has caused an already problem area to be much worse. I don't know if going to the doctor about this would have made any difference in the beginning or not. So many times, they just mark things up to fibromyalgia or PA without checking it out. Now I deal with numbness in both my feet, my thigh area hurts all the time, and both my legs are very much affected with pain and numbness. If you can get your doctor to do an MRI at least you can rest assured you are catching a problem early or at least see if there is anything they can do. I really wish now I had paid more attention to the numbness at the time. When it first started I was having so many other problems with PA and my other health problems that I put it out of my mind until it got so bad one day I couldn't walk. I hope your problem is nothing big and you never have to through what I've had too. Take care and don't forget to ask the doctor. Love, Fran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2005 Report Share Posted March 11, 2005 In a message dated 3/7/05 4:53:09 AM GMT Standard Time, jbarsic@... writes: Lately I've started to have burning numbness in the upper portion of my right thigh and numbness and tingling in my hands when I sleep or lie down even in the dentist's chair. My shoulder joints have been razor painful. Has anybody experienced this as a part of PA? I'm seeing my rheumy in a few weeks, but thought I'd ask for experiences. Hi Jayson, Welcome to the group. I'm sorry that you have this disease but glad you found us. You will find it refreshing, as you said yourself, to be able to vent and know that the people you are talking to understand what you are saying. There is a wealth of personal experience within the group some have medical knowledge on top of that so you can usually get any info you require, you can vent if you feel the need, you can have a laugh if you are in the mood. We've got the lot. lol Regarding pain in the shoulders, I have had problems with my right one although its not too bad at the moment. I describe it as a feeling of someone sticking a knife under my shoulder blade and twisting it! lol Seriously though, it can be very painful. Do you really have pugs or did you just tell Kathy you did so she would let you join the group? She doesn't let you in unless you have pugs...................................Honest...............................only kidding. lol Actually I didn't even know what they were until I joined this group. lol Hope you enjoy it here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2005 Report Share Posted March 11, 2005 In a message dated 3/11/2005 12:52:30 PM Eastern Standard Time, martincoyless@... writes: Lately I've started to have burning numbness in the upper portion of my right thigh and numbness and tingling in my hands when I sleep or lie down even in the dentist's chair. My shoulder joints have been razor painful. Has anybody experienced this as a part of PA? I'm seeing my rheumy in a few weeks, but thought I'd ask for experiences. Hi , I also get some numbness in my feet and occasionally other places as well. I think some others on this board have said the same. I think mine may be a result of inflammation pressing on the nerves, however, you should definitely talk to your doctor about it. Oh, and about your saneness!!! I think you are as sane as the rest of us but I don't know if that is saying much. LOL Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2005 Report Share Posted March 13, 2005 Hi Janet, Actually that passage came from Jayson. I was just answering it. Thanks anyway. lol Take care Jayson wrote: Lately I've started to have burning numbness in the upper portion of my right thigh and numbness and tingling in my hands when I sleep or lie down even in the dentist's chair. My shoulder joints have been razor painful. Has anybody experienced this as a part of PA? I'm seeing my rheumy in a few weeks, but thought I'd ask for experiences. Janet wrote: Hi , I also get some numbness in my feet and occasionally other places as well. I think some others on this board have said the same. I think mine may be a result of inflammation pressing on the nerves, however, you should definitely talk to your doctor about it. Oh, and about your saneness!!! I think you are as sane as the rest of us but I don't know if that is saying much. LOL Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2005 Report Share Posted March 15, 2005 May I also add - review your state pharmacy board website to determine the requirements for technicians in your state. It may not be as simple as " wanting to be a tech " . Many states allow hiring techs off the street, but some have educational, licensing or certification policies. For example - In Louisiana a technician must be licensed by the state, or have a training permit. To get a training permit, you must be in a board approved structured program that has a didactic portion. Some large employers have their own training which qualifies, but many are relying on Community Colleges and Proprietary schools. Good luck in both your search for a job and med school Anne LaVance, BS, CPhT Texpert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2005 Report Share Posted March 15, 2005 Have you taken the MCATS already? If I were you, I'd concentrate on my GPA and scoring high on the MCATS rather than jeopardizing becoming a physician over a pharm tech job. Your in for the fight of your life trying to get accepted. I would devote 110% on your realistic goals and not let anything else create any distractions. I would focus on how to take an interview. There are some very good people with high GPA's and MCATS and can't get into med school cause they can't interview. If you haven't volunteered in a hospital as of yet, thats what I would be focusing on. They will ask you about that. Do you belong to any clubs at your college? That's what they look for. > > Hello everybody. I have just applied to a bunch of pharmacy tech jobs, > and I would like to take the PTCB exam in July. I know a lot of > pharmacy already so I think that's feasible. I'm applying to medical > school this summer, so I have about 1.5 years before I can go to > medical school, during which time I need to work. Being a pharmacy > tech seems appealing to me. so that's what I hope to do. I have a BA > and some work on a PhD, but I'm not sure if that will help me get a > job. I applied online to a local CVS and Acme pharmacy (a local > supermarket chain). I suppose in a few days I will call to make sure > my application was processed, though I'm not sure who to call. > > Anyway, can I mention during a job interview that I'm willing to take > the PTCP exam in July, and will that help me get a job? Also, I don't > really have money to pay for any expensive review books or anything. > I'm glad to see the numerous files available through this group. > > thanks for any help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2005 Report Share Posted March 15, 2005 My husband is currently in med school, so I know all about the admissions process. I am not in school; I was in graduate school but I disliked it and left. I am taking the MCAT in April and hope to start working immediately after that. I will be applying this summer for admission to medical school beginning in fall 2006, so in the meantime I need a job, and I would like to work as a pharmacy tech for that time. > > Have you taken the MCATS already? If I were you, I'd concentrate on > my GPA and scoring high on the MCATS rather than jeopardizing > becoming a physician over a pharm tech job. Your in for the fight of > your life trying to get accepted. I would devote 110% on your > realistic goals and not let anything else create any distractions. I > would focus on how to take an interview. There are some very good > people with high GPA's and MCATS and can't get into med school cause > they can't interview. If you haven't volunteered in a hospital as of > yet, thats what I would be focusing on. They will ask you about that. > Do you belong to any clubs at your college? That's what they look for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2005 Report Share Posted March 16, 2005 Dear elishevafranke, You need to get a job as a tech. I understand this. But put yourself in the shoes of the pharmacist. What would you look for in a tech? 1. Someone I can teach and train 2. Someone who will abide by the law and help protect the public and therefore ME, the licensed RPh. 3.Someone responsible to get to work everyday on time, who will work over when needed. Who is not going to demand a set schedule. 4. Someone who dose not have to worry about a broken nail or whitening their teeth. (ie not a princess or prince). 5. Some one who will do the work of a tech and not begrudge it. 6. Some one who will respect my the RPh Authority and not undermine me. 7. Someone with good, shall I say GREAT common sense. 8. someone with good aptitude. 9. A PhD or BS or AS is not necessary, but if they can do the job without thinking that I owe them something because of their previous non-pharmacy related education, then I will consider them because they usually have good math skills. 10. Someone who is not going to leave right after I train them for school in the fall. It is not necessary for you to mention all that you have done to get a tech job. For some RPh they might admire you, but when it comes downto hiring if you fit the mold of what they are looking for the basic requirements that is all they need. If you happen to have above and beyond the min requirements this may or may not help you depending upon the hiring pharmacists. Sell your self on your responsibility, integrity, honesty, dependability and your ability to adapt, ability to be flexible, have a flexible schedule, work what ever hours they need you for. and thensell your self on your math skills and quick ability to learn and being detail oriented and lastly GREAT communications: both written and oral. That is WHAT THEY WANT!!! OH YEAH! one more very IMPORTANT thing! MULTITASKING!! And give examples of it. I hope this helps you to better focus on what will get you the job most, and it is not your past education. It is you and your attributes. I had a BS in Chemistry and was a successful chemist for 10 yrs before I changed career paths into pharm tech. My degree did not necessarily help me. I still had to have a registration in the state of CA and that meant PT school for me at that time. Your degrees will help you on the job more than in landing an interview. My degree is required to be the program director, but not to teach. My chemistry background helped me to learn about drugs quicker and better than most techs, but did not make me a better or more efficient tech. That is quick thiniking and multitasking abiliity. That is something no pt program or degree can give you. Think cowardly lion. You want courage, but you just may need a heart. The list is endless, but now where in there will the main focus be degreed education. Key: following directions, and being a team player. I know what pharmacists want in a tech because I have them on my advisory board, they tell me and I send techs on inerviews etc Okay I hope this helps. I am glad you like this site. Read and study my tutorials and then ask questions. Here to help you as much as possible. Respectfully, Jeanetta Mastron CPhT BS Founder/Owner > > > > Have you taken the MCATS already? If I were you, I'd concentrate on > > my GPA and scoring high on the MCATS rather than jeopardizing > > becoming a physician over a pharm tech job. Your in for the fight of > > your life trying to get accepted. I would devote 110% on your > > realistic goals and not let anything else create any distractions. I > > would focus on how to take an interview. There are some very good > > people with high GPA's and MCATS and can't get into med school cause > > they can't interview. If you haven't volunteered in a hospital as of > > yet, thats what I would be focusing on. They will ask you about that. > > Do you belong to any clubs at your college? That's what they look for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2005 Report Share Posted March 16, 2005 Please read carefully Jeanettas message to you which she has listed as #10, " Someone who is not going to leave right after I train them for school, in your case, Med School in the Fall. " What say you to this ? So the Pharmacist trains you, puts much effort into you only for you to divorce him because you need to go to med school? Well, golly, gee-whiz! You telling him I'm here for a short period only. Why should any pharmacist even look at you when there are so many people applying who wish to make pharm tech their lifes work? What say you to this? > > My husband is currently in med school, so I know all about the > admissions process. I am not in school; I was in graduate school but I > disliked it and left. I am taking the MCAT in April and hope to start > working immediately after that. I will be applying this summer for > admission to medical school beginning in fall 2006, so in the meantime > I need a job, and I would like to work as a pharmacy tech for that time. > > > > > > Have you taken the MCATS already? If I were you, I'd concentrate on > > my GPA and scoring high on the MCATS rather than jeopardizing > > becoming a physician over a pharm tech job. Your in for the fight of > > your life trying to get accepted. I would devote 110% on your > > realistic goals and not let anything else create any distractions. I > > would focus on how to take an interview. There are some very good > > people with high GPA's and MCATS and can't get into med school cause > > they can't interview. If you haven't volunteered in a hospital as of > > yet, thats what I would be focusing on. They will ask you about that. > > Do you belong to any clubs at your college? That's what they look for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2005 Report Share Posted March 16, 2005 While at Kroger (I left there last Friday and start with Walmart this coming Monday), I hired several technicians who were only going to be with Kroger for a while. One of 'em, I happily transferred to another Kroger (she was driving me nuts), but she was in her pre-reqs for a Physical Therapy program. Kaleem, who was a pharmacist in Pakistan, has passed his NAPLEX and is waiting on results from the Law portion, then he'll be going to CVS to do his 1500 hours of Pharmacist Intern to be able to be licensed in Texas as a Pharmacist. I knew he would be doing that when I hired him. But I needed him at the time he was applying. Kelley is in pre-reqs for Pharmacy School. She'll transfer to another Kroger (or maybe even another company) when she starts Pharmacy School, which should be in another year, max. And she's was hired about 6 months ago. was looking for something temporary that would be portable. I knew her through rescue, and knew she had a brain. She's learned well, and is taking the PTCB exam this Saturday. She was an emergency veterinary technician (Certified Veterinary Technician), and has worked as a tech in an ER situation. (But she's not a nurse.) So yes, I have hired folks to work as Technicians knowing they'd be there for less than 2 years. In some cases, less than 6 months. But I'm a little different than some. I don't have a problem with folks using the pharmacy I'm in as a leap board to other things they want to do. As long as they tell me up front what's going on. If you want to look for another job while you're working with/for me, that's fine with me. Just don't up and leave me in a lurch. Give me some time to find your replacement. I want us BOTH to be happy where we work. But I also know that lots of other folks don't think that a way. Della On Wed, 16 Mar 2005 17:33:27 -0000, microword77 <microword77@...> wrote: > > Please read carefully Jeanettas message to you which she has listed > as #10, " Someone who is not going to leave right after I train them > for school, in your case, Med School in the Fall. " What say you to > this ? So the Pharmacist trains you, puts much effort into you > only for you to divorce him because you need to go to med school? > Well, golly, gee-whiz! You telling him I'm here for a short period > only. Why should any pharmacist even look at you when there are so > many people applying who wish to make pharm tech their lifes work? > What say you to this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2005 Report Share Posted March 16, 2005 Hi Elisheva, You can check out review books through your library and if they don't have them, get them through interlibrary loan. Please do tell them you are training for healthcare as it makes you more marketable. As far as CVS is concerned, call one of the stores and ask the pharmacist who is in charge of pharmacy technician hiring. Call that person, e-mail them and sell yourself. If you completed an online app, they will be able to tell you which stores are looking to train techs. One thing that is a sure way to get noticed is to inquire in person. Some pharmacists will call other stores in the area and recommend you for an interview. Good luck. Regards, Hannah > > Hello everybody. I have just applied to a bunch of pharmacy tech jobs, > and I would like to take the PTCB exam in July. I know a lot of > pharmacy already so I think that's feasible. I'm applying to medical > school this summer, so I have about 1.5 years before I can go to > medical school, during which time I need to work. Being a pharmacy > tech seems appealing to me. so that's what I hope to do. I have a BA > and some work on a PhD, but I'm not sure if that will help me get a > job. I applied online to a local CVS and Acme pharmacy (a local > supermarket chain). I suppose in a few days I will call to make sure > my application was processed, though I'm not sure who to call. > > Anyway, can I mention during a job interview that I'm willing to take > the PTCP exam in July, and will that help me get a job? Also, I don't > really have money to pay for any expensive review books or anything. > I'm glad to see the numerous files available through this group. > > thanks for any help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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