Re: I'M GOING BACK TO DENVER PERMANENTLY!!!

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e,

Gosh girl I really hope that this time you can get happy and settled into Denver and stay there. It seems to me that all this moving around must be so stressful for you.

I would love to know more about your massage and how you felt later on.

I hope that your new symptoms resolve soon and hope that things work out for you, I wouldn't think about or worry about anyone else, do what is right for you.

hugs

----- Original Message -----

From: e Rene

Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2002 10:56 PM

Subject: I'M GOING BACK TO DENVER PERMANENTLY!!!

Well, I had my second phone interview with a hospital in Denver. My first was yesterday with the nurse educator, then today with the PACU (recovery room) manager. She offered me the job!! I told her that I couldn't feasibly be back there and ready to work until at least Oct. She was cool with that. She said that she'd probably even hold the position until Nov if necessary. They will provide $2500 relocation assistance, although I have to pay for everything up front. Then they will give me a $5000 bonus.

So, it looks like I'm going back to Denver!!!! I couldn't be more happy! Now, I have to start looking for an apt in Denver and start saving up money for the move back there. I will feel so much better being back in Denver since all my docs are there, and God knows they are tons better than the freak doctors in this town! Of course, my mom had to throw in a snide comment: "you know, e, your father and I spent $1000 to come up to Denver and take you back to Tucson. The least you can do is stay a while to make it worth our while." That's my parents for you. Once again, when I get back to Denver, I am cutting all ties with them. My sister is leaving for Austin, TX next wk, and she hasn't been here but 9 months, and they aren't making nasty comments to her, and they also helped move her out here from Boston! By the time I leave Tucson, I will have been here 7 or 8 months. God, I hate them!!!

I had an integrative massage done tonight. She described it as deep tissue, trigger point release, neuromuscular, and rolfing. It sure did hurt, but she said that it would because I have so many toxins built up in my muscles. She said tomorrow that I would hurt, but to use ice. I go back in a wk to continue the treatment. The one concern I had is that when she was working on my anterior, posterior, and lateral neck, I had severe numbness in my arms. But I sure felt loose and relaxed afterwards!

I'm also having some new neurological problems. About 2 wks ago, I started dropping things constantly. Or I'd pick something up, and have a hard time holding onto it. Then I would be involved in conversations and would know what I want to say, but couldn't form the words. I would stutter a lot and fumble for words. My mom is actually the one who brought it to my attn, although I was aware of it. These are the same symptoms I had when I had my stroke. I hope to god that I haven't had another stroke. I'm waiting to hear back from my neurosurgeon to see what he wants me to do.

Anyway, as usual, my life is never boring. Always something going on. But hopefully this move to Denver will be my last ever, because I intend to stay in Denver for the rest of my life!!!!!

e

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e,

I am glad things are working out for you to move back to Denver! It sounds like that is where you really want and need to be, so I hope you can finally get settled and feel better as well.

I hope your symptoms will subside, as that can be very frightening. About the strokes, can you have strokes and not know it? How can they tell?

Take care of yourself!

Patty

----- Original Message -----

From: e Rene

Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2002 9:56 PM

Subject: I'M GOING BACK TO DENVER PERMANENTLY!!!

Well, I had my second phone interview with a hospital in Denver. My first was yesterday with the nurse educator, then today with the PACU (recovery room) manager. She offered me the job!! I told her that I couldn't feasibly be back there and ready to work until at least Oct. She was cool with that. She said that she'd probably even hold the position until Nov if necessary. They will provide $2500 relocation assistance, although I have to pay for everything up front. Then they will give me a $5000 bonus.

So, it looks like I'm going back to Denver!!!! I couldn't be more happy! Now, I have to start looking for an apt in Denver and start saving up money for the move back there. I will feel so much better being back in Denver since all my docs are there, and God knows they are tons better than the freak doctors in this town! Of course, my mom had to throw in a snide comment: "you know, e, your father and I spent $1000 to come up to Denver and take you back to Tucson. The least you can do is stay a while to make it worth our while." That's my parents for you. Once again, when I get back to Denver, I am cutting all ties with them. My sister is leaving for Austin, TX next wk, and she hasn't been here but 9 months, and they aren't making nasty comments to her, and they also helped move her out here from Boston! By the time I leave Tucson, I will have been here 7 or 8 months. God, I hate them!!!

I had an integrative massage done tonight. She described it as deep tissue, trigger point release, neuromuscular, and rolfing. It sure did hurt, but she said that it would because I have so many toxins built up in my muscles. She said tomorrow that I would hurt, but to use ice. I go back in a wk to continue the treatment. The one concern I had is that when she was working on my anterior, posterior, and lateral neck, I had seve r e numbness in my arms. But I sure felt loose and relaxed afterwards!

I'm also having some new neurological problems. About 2 wks ago, I started dropping things constantly. Or I'd pick something up, and have a hard time holding onto it. Then I would be involved in conversations and would know what I want to say, but couldn't form the words. I would stutter a lot and fumble for words. My mom is actually the one who brought it to my attn, although I was aware of it. These are the same symptoms I had when I had my stroke. I hope to god that I haven't had another stroke. I'm waiting to hear back from my neurosurgeon to see what he wants me to do.

Anyway, as usual, my life is never boring. Always something going on. But hopefully this move to Denver will be my last ever, because I intend to stay in Denver for the rest of my life!!!!!

e

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All that sounds real good! I like your dentist--find another

one in Denver just like him. . .

It's nice to know the Penta water price is consistent in different

areas (Im in Indiana) After a few days, or a case, you can split

the day with 1/2 Penta and 1/2 spring and save a few bucks. . .

Bonnie

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e--had two small strokes and a ton of TIAs--

why not check out www.-Syndrome.org? It

just outlines the fundamentals of the antiphospholid

syndrome--the brain is the most affected.

Bonnie

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e:

Hi. I'm glad to hear about your plans for Denver. Finally, you got your well deserved break!

Take care,

LM

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, Yes, moving around so much is stressful, and regardless of what anyone says, it doesn't get easier each time!! Quite the contrary. Anyway, even though this will be another move, I have a feeling that it won't be as stressful because I'm going back to where I want to be and where I'm most happy. The only concern I have is the cost of living. Apts (1 bdrm, ranging from 650 sf-725 sf range in price from $825-1000+ a month. I am going to see if I can move back into the complex I was living in before I started traveling. Great location, and in SW Denver where it's not so built up. But the apt I was living in now goes for $840/month, but it does have W/D, huge storage closet outside, private entrance, tons of windows, microwave, white sinks, which I know sounds dumb, but I HATE stainless steel sinks. Would much prefer a white one, and it also has one of those spray nozzles. Huge kitchen, very unique floorplan. I loved it there and I guess that's why I lived there since 1996. And screw my parents. They are so selfish, (although they would tell anyone and everyone that I'm the selfish one). If they won't support me, then goodbye forever to them. In my mind, they will be dead and buried. My mom just wants so desperately to have control over me and my sister, and by having both of us out here, she had that control. Now she's losing it again, and she doesn't like it one bit. I feel wonderful today after my massage. I thought I would have a lot more pain, but I don't. I do have some in my shoulder blades, but it's very tolerable. I think it did me a world of good to have that massage. It made me realize that I had so many toxins built up in those muscles, and they needed to be released. Also, I saw a holistic dentist that Patty recommended to me. He did my cleaning and exam, and boy, did he do an exam!! Not only did he look at my mouth and do the usual, but he checked my bite by sticking his fingers in my ears, he had me stand up and look at my body alignment. Turns out my left hip is higher than my right hip, which is adding to my pain in my back and neck. And my bite is off---he said that my jaw joint is out of socket, and when I bite down with my molars, it's being forced into my ear canal! He said that is also another reason my neck pain is so bad. He really made me realized how the musculoskeletal system affects every part of your body. He wants to also do some lab work by someone who really knows how to analyze the results. He wants a SMAC 22 and thryroid panel done. And he wants to hook me up with a nutritionist so that I can start eating better and improve my overall health. He also told me that it looks like I have a mild scoliosis, and interestingly enough, so did the massage therapist. So, I guess my spine/neck is really out of alignment. I also went out and bought Penta water today, along with a multi-vit which contains antioxidants. God, is that Penta water expensive----$42.79 for a case of 24 1/2 quart bottles! And the vit was $29.99!! Ouch! But I have to start getting healthy. Anyway, that's the lowdown for today...... e ----- Original Message ----- From: Heer Sent: Friday, August 09, 2002 6:53 AM Subject: Re: I'M GOING BACK TO DENVER PERMANENTLY!!! e, Gosh girl I really hope that this time you can get happy and settled into Denver and stay there. It seems to me that all this moving around must be so stressful for you. I would love to know more about your massage and how you felt later on. I hope that your new symptoms resolve soon and hope that things work out for you, I wouldn't think about or worry about anyone else, do what is right for you. hugs ----- Original Message ----- From: e Rene Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2002 10:56 PM Subject: I'M GOING BACK TO DENVER PERMANENTLY!!! Well, I had my second phone interview with a hospital in Denver. My first was yesterday with the nurse educator, then today with the PACU (recovery room) manager. She offered me the job!! I told her that I couldn't feasibly be back there and ready to work until at least Oct. She was cool with that. She said that she'd probably even hold the position until Nov if necessary. They will provide $2500 relocation assistance, although I have to pay for everything up front. Then they will give me a $5000 bonus. So, it looks like I'm going back to Denver!!!! I couldn't be more happy! Now, I have to start looking for an apt in Denver and start saving up money for the move back there. I will feel so much better being back in Denver since all my docs are there, and God knows they are tons better than the freak doctors in this town! Of course, my mom had to throw in a snide comment: "you know, e, your father and I spent $1000 to come up to Denver and take you back to Tucson. The least you can do is stay a while to make it worth our while." That's my parents for you. Once again, when I get back to Denver, I am cutting all ties with them. My sister is leaving for Austin, TX next wk, and she hasn't been here but 9 months, and they aren't making nasty comments to her, and they also helped move her out here from Boston! By the time I leave Tucson, I will have been here 7 or 8 months. God, I hate them!!! I had an integrative massage done tonight. She described it as deep tissue, trigger point release, neuromuscular, and rolfing. It sure did hurt, but she said that it would because I have so many toxins built up in my muscles. She said tomorrow that I would hurt, but to use ice. I go back in a wk to continue the treatment. The one concern I had is that when she was working on my anterior, posterior, and lateral neck, I had severe numbness in my arms. But I sure felt loose and relaxed afterwards! I'm also having some new neurological problems. About 2 wks ago, I started dropping things constantly. Or I'd pick something up, and have a hard time holding onto it. Then I would be involved in conversations and would know what I want to say, but couldn't form the words. I would stutter a lot and fumble for words. My mom is actually the one who brought it to my attn, although I was aware of it. These are the same symptoms I had when I had my stroke. I hope to god that I haven't had another stroke. I'm waiting to hear back from my neurosurgeon to see what he wants me to do. Anyway, as usual, my life is never boring. Always something going on. But hopefully this move to Denver will be my last ever, because I intend to stay in Denver for the rest of my life!!!!! e

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Patty, Yes, people have strokes everyday and don't know it. They are usually mild, and there are either no symptoms, or very mild symtoms, or symtoms that are severe, but if you're young, docs don't believe it could be a stroke. That's what happened to me with my first stroke. I was having right sided weakness, dropping things, forgetting things, had an ataxic gait, etc. That was when I was worked up for MS. Finally on a FLAIR MRI, they saw the left cerebellar infarct, and all my questions were answered as to what was going on with me neurologically. The docs were astounded that I could have had a stroke, because I was only 28 at the time. But these symptoms are the exact same that I had previously, and that is making me nervous. I refuse to see any doctor down here because I don't trust anyone in Tucson. I'm sure I will have to have another MRI to R/O a stroke. I can have that done here, but I'm sending my films to my neurologist in Denver for review. I'm sure if I've had another stroke, I will be on Plavix for the rest of my life, since I'm obviously at high risk. I can't take any type of NSAID (ASA is an NSAID) because it interferes with the healing process of bone. My neurosurgeon has not allowed me to take ibuprofen at all since my surgery. Just when I thought I was feeling better and on my way to better health! e ----- Original Message ----- From: ~*Patty*~ Sent: Friday, August 09, 2002 11:49 AM Subject: Re: I'M GOING BACK TO DENVER PERMANENTLY!!! e, I am glad things are working out for you to move back to Denver! It sounds like that is where you really want and need to be, so I hope you can finally get settled and feel better as well. I hope your symptoms will subside, as that can be very frightening. About the strokes, can you have strokes and not know it? How can they tell? Take care of yourself! Patty ----- Original Message ----- From: e Rene Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2002 9:56 PM Subject: I'M GOING BACK TO DENVER PERMANENTLY!!! Well, I had my second phone interview with a hospital in Denver. My first was yesterday with the nurse educator, then today with the PACU (recovery room) manager. She offered me the job!! I told her that I couldn't feasibly be back there and ready to work until at least Oct. She was cool with that. She said that she'd probably even hold the position until Nov if necessary. They will provide $2500 relocation assistance, although I have to pay for everything up front. Then they will give me a $5000 bonus. So, it looks like I'm going back to Denver!!!! I couldn't be more happy! Now, I have to start looking for an apt in Denver and start saving up money for the move back there. I will feel so much better being back in Denver since all my docs are there, and God knows they are tons better than the freak doctors in this town! Of course, my mom had to throw in a snide comment: "you know, e, your father and I spent $1000 to come up to Denver and take you back to Tucson. The least you can do is stay a while to make it worth our while." That's my parents for you. Once again, when I get back to Denver, I am cutting all ties with them. My sister is leaving for Austin, TX next wk, and she hasn't been here but 9 months, and they aren't making nasty comments to her, and they also helped move her out here from Boston! By the time I leave Tucson, I will have been here 7 or 8 months. God, I hate them!!! I had an integrative massage done tonight. She described it as deep tissue, trigger point release, neuromuscular, and rolfing. It sure did hurt, but she said that it would because I have so many toxins built up in my muscles. She said tomorrow that I would hurt, but to use ice. I go back in a wk to continue the treatment. The one concern I had is that when she was working on my anterior, posterior, and lateral neck, I had seve r e numbness in my arms. But I sure felt loose and relaxed afterwards! I'm also having some new neurological problems. About 2 wks ago, I started dropping things constantly. Or I'd pick something up, and have a hard time holding onto it. Then I would be involved in conversations and would know what I want to say, but couldn't form the words. I would stutter a lot and fumble for words. My mom is actually the one who brought it to my attn, although I was aware of it. These are the same symptoms I had when I had my stroke. I hope to god that I haven't had another stroke. I'm waiting to hear back from my neurosurgeon to see what he wants me to do. Anyway, as usual, my life is never boring. Always something going on. But hopefully this move to Denver will be my last ever, because I intend to stay in Denver for the rest of my life!!!!! e