Guest guest Posted April 30, 2001 Report Share Posted April 30, 2001 Dear Group, This is my first post to this group. I just want to say hello and introduce myself. I have been dealing with pulmonary sarcoidosis for many years. Currently, I've been on Imuran for over two years, and wonder if there are any other people in this group that have been on long term chemotherapy and can share their experience. Two years ago, I could not walk up a flight of stairs, now I am a lot better, not well, but better. I'm wondering if there are many in this group that deal with autoimmune disease processes? I recently finally won my disability hearing, which was a long and very challenging process (2 years), but am so grateful to have finally won. I feel like I should have been on it years ago, but anyway am glad now that I am on it. I want to encourage anyone trying for disability to hang in there, you deserve it, and don't let anyone, including an ignorant judge tell you you don't. The system is so ridiculous, with the doctors that they hire to tell them exactly what they want to hear, rather than the truth, but anyway, I got through it and WON! I'm jumping right in without reading many posts, but just want to say hello to all. Thanks, Kat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2002 Report Share Posted May 27, 2002 Connie... I know a bit about burn incident.. my dad was burnt very bad when i was in like.. 5th grade.. there was an experimental iodine type solution then that he got and he lived... others ..with same degree burns that didnt get that solution.. died.... and the long gaps in menstruation i had before knew i had hep c.... GP doc thought hypothyroid responsible... but then when on synthroid and still not coming unless went on the Pill.. then did tests and found out i had hep c.. so busy with that since that .. didnt check out the menstruation problem for some time... so now am finally going to a gynecologist this next week to find out... and i know some out there think i am crazy to think about a kid at this age.. but .. hey , i love kids.. had 4 with my ex.. we split cuz of abuse finally ... now have met a man that has always been single and is 39 years old.. would be THE wonderful father, i think but .. i dont know.. .. is not essential to have a kid he says... but think he might like one..and i am a born caregiver.. LOL.. worked for peanuts as a teacher in SD so.. ya know was cuz i loved teaching.... sorry for rambling... but have decided to get more involved online here .. thinking of volunteering at vets hosp here with hep c patients... well have to sleep now.. .. loving life, Dawn From: Constance Dickson Subject: Re: sleep? I am not going to say it did not hurt because it hurt really bad. I do not remember a lot of it though, I went into shock as the grease was hitting me. I guess it was shock. What happened is I could hear a sizzling noise as it hit me and it kind of echoed. I remember hearing screaming and wondering who it was(my daughter said it was me). My daughter told me a lot of stuff like me taking a cold shower, putting on loose clothing and driving to White Hosp. She said they cut my clothes off and packed me in ice. I do remember the Nurse and Dr talking as they made phone calls. One of them said if Tampas Burn Unit had no room that they would have to Bayflite me to, I think Houston, could have been Dallas, though. Then I do remember the EMT calling Tampa when ambulance was in route. He asked could he give me something for pain, they said yes. My daughter was in the front seat looking back at me. Then I saw my brother in law in the elevator and when they were debrieing me the Dr bent down and looked me in the eyes and said next time they do it I would be put out. I just remember the sound of water running and a cold metal table. Is it Curley who was asking about her period? I did not have one for about a year the Dr told me once my body was out of shock it would return. LOL, and boy did it! Had one every 2 weeks for 6 months, to make up for lost time I suppose. The EMT was a wonderful person he stayed with me till around 8 am in the morning...it all happened around 11 pm. Is wonderful how Shock can protect you mind. Anne your Arthritis is bad and you should not feel the way you do in comparing it, that pain is real for you. I also don't have the courage of a lion, :-), I be a wimp. Take Care All, Connie My message to you: Don't worry, be happy!! Love to hear from YOU! Dawn --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2002 Report Share Posted May 27, 2002 Connie... I know a bit about burn incident.. my dad was burnt very bad when i was in like.. 5th grade.. there was an experimental iodine type solution then that he got and he lived... others ..with same degree burns that didnt get that solution.. died.... and the long gaps in menstruation i had before knew i had hep c.... GP doc thought hypothyroid responsible... but then when on synthroid and still not coming unless went on the Pill.. then did tests and found out i had hep c.. so busy with that since that .. didnt check out the menstruation problem for some time... so now am finally going to a gynecologist this next week to find out... and i know some out there think i am crazy to think about a kid at this age.. but .. hey , i love kids.. had 4 with my ex.. we split cuz of abuse finally ... now have met a man that has always been single and is 39 years old.. would be THE wonderful father, i think but .. i dont know.. .. is not essential to have a kid he says... but think he might like one..and i am a born caregiver.. LOL.. worked for peanuts as a teacher in SD so.. ya know was cuz i loved teaching.... sorry for rambling... but have decided to get more involved online here .. thinking of volunteering at vets hosp here with hep c patients... well have to sleep now.. .. loving life, Dawn From: Constance Dickson Subject: Re: sleep? I am not going to say it did not hurt because it hurt really bad. I do not remember a lot of it though, I went into shock as the grease was hitting me. I guess it was shock. What happened is I could hear a sizzling noise as it hit me and it kind of echoed. I remember hearing screaming and wondering who it was(my daughter said it was me). My daughter told me a lot of stuff like me taking a cold shower, putting on loose clothing and driving to White Hosp. She said they cut my clothes off and packed me in ice. I do remember the Nurse and Dr talking as they made phone calls. One of them said if Tampas Burn Unit had no room that they would have to Bayflite me to, I think Houston, could have been Dallas, though. Then I do remember the EMT calling Tampa when ambulance was in route. He asked could he give me something for pain, they said yes. My daughter was in the front seat looking back at me. Then I saw my brother in law in the elevator and when they were debrieing me the Dr bent down and looked me in the eyes and said next time they do it I would be put out. I just remember the sound of water running and a cold metal table. Is it Curley who was asking about her period? I did not have one for about a year the Dr told me once my body was out of shock it would return. LOL, and boy did it! Had one every 2 weeks for 6 months, to make up for lost time I suppose. The EMT was a wonderful person he stayed with me till around 8 am in the morning...it all happened around 11 pm. Is wonderful how Shock can protect you mind. Anne your Arthritis is bad and you should not feel the way you do in comparing it, that pain is real for you. I also don't have the courage of a lion, :-), I be a wimp. Take Care All, Connie My message to you: Don't worry, be happy!! Love to hear from YOU! Dawn --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2002 Report Share Posted May 27, 2002 Dawn that is great about your father. Was it Silvadene they used on him? What was his percentage of being burned? There was a guy named , who was in with me he was burned 94%. Only place on him not burned was in the genital area. They used pig skin on him. Hot water (gas) exploded when he was working on a car cleaning stuff with Gasoline. That happened to a friend of mine Dusty , when we were teenagers. He ran out of the garage fully inflamed and fell in front yard. They think he was dead when he landed or close to it. There was an imprint of his body burned into the grass, and it seems like it stayed there forever. I haven't thought about Dusty in years. Is funny how something can remind you of things. Take Care, Connie --- Curlykew <curlykew12@...> wrote: > > Connie... > > I know a bit about burn incident.. my dad was burnt > very bad when i was in like.. 5th grade.. there was > an experimental iodine type solution then that he > got and he lived... others ..with same degree burns > that didnt get that solution.. died.... __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2002 Report Share Posted May 27, 2002 Dawn that is great about your father. Was it Silvadene they used on him? What was his percentage of being burned? There was a guy named , who was in with me he was burned 94%. Only place on him not burned was in the genital area. They used pig skin on him. Hot water (gas) exploded when he was working on a car cleaning stuff with Gasoline. That happened to a friend of mine Dusty , when we were teenagers. He ran out of the garage fully inflamed and fell in front yard. They think he was dead when he landed or close to it. There was an imprint of his body burned into the grass, and it seems like it stayed there forever. I haven't thought about Dusty in years. Is funny how something can remind you of things. Take Care, Connie --- Curlykew <curlykew12@...> wrote: > > Connie... > > I know a bit about burn incident.. my dad was burnt > very bad when i was in like.. 5th grade.. there was > an experimental iodine type solution then that he > got and he lived... others ..with same degree burns > that didnt get that solution.. died.... __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2002 Report Share Posted May 27, 2002 Connie...I can think of nothing worse than being burnt like you were, or , or your teenage friend....you are a very strong lady....a total inspiration. Huggggs Carol Constance Dickson wrote: > Dawn that is great about your father. Was it > Silvadene they used on him? What was his percentage > of being burned? > There was a guy named , who was in with me he > was burned 94%. Only place on him not burned was in > the genital area. They used pig skin on him. Hot > water (gas) exploded when he was working on a car > cleaning stuff with Gasoline. That happened to a > friend of mine Dusty , when we were teenagers. > He ran out of the garage fully inflamed and fell in > front yard. They think he was dead when he landed or > close to it. There was an imprint of his body burned > into the grass, and it seems like it stayed there > forever. I haven't thought about Dusty in years. Is > funny how something can remind you of things. > Take Care, Connie > --- Curlykew <curlykew12@...> wrote: > > > > Connie... > > > > I know a bit about burn incident.. my dad was burnt > > very bad when i was in like.. 5th grade.. there was > > an experimental iodine type solution then that he > > got and he lived... others ..with same degree burns > > that didnt get that solution.. died.... > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2002 Report Share Posted May 27, 2002 Connie...I can think of nothing worse than being burnt like you were, or , or your teenage friend....you are a very strong lady....a total inspiration. Huggggs Carol Constance Dickson wrote: > Dawn that is great about your father. Was it > Silvadene they used on him? What was his percentage > of being burned? > There was a guy named , who was in with me he > was burned 94%. Only place on him not burned was in > the genital area. They used pig skin on him. Hot > water (gas) exploded when he was working on a car > cleaning stuff with Gasoline. That happened to a > friend of mine Dusty , when we were teenagers. > He ran out of the garage fully inflamed and fell in > front yard. They think he was dead when he landed or > close to it. There was an imprint of his body burned > into the grass, and it seems like it stayed there > forever. I haven't thought about Dusty in years. Is > funny how something can remind you of things. > Take Care, Connie > --- Curlykew <curlykew12@...> wrote: > > > > Connie... > > > > I know a bit about burn incident.. my dad was burnt > > very bad when i was in like.. 5th grade.. there was > > an experimental iodine type solution then that he > > got and he lived... others ..with same degree burns > > that didnt get that solution.. died.... > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2003 Report Share Posted April 25, 2003 Hi all, new to the list, been reading for a few days since a friend sent me a link. I'm a NREMT-B in NYC, been NY certed for a little over a year and had the national for about 6 months. said: >Does anyone know much about securing airway procedures in the US ? do some >states really tube 'concious' patients ?? I understand about protecting >c-spine but surely you can still turn them. I've done it enough times in >A & E ..... TC+ I'd say this varies from state to state and even within the states themselves. RSI is getting to be pretty common, as well as sedated tubing, tubing of conscious pts I've seen done a few times but LOC is usually very low, traumas asthmas and intoxs being common im my exp. As for C-spine, in nyc it seems hospital providers have no concern for it as it's inconvenient for them. Around here transport times are so short that we often dont even get to bag the pt for a few seconds before we arrive and the latest protocols have emphasized the lack of necessity for intubation in the field, backing up the AHAs 2 person BVM with cric pressure is just as good in many cases. I've sees some of the shows you speak of and it's pretty common to see very early tubing, especially with long tx times and other conditions, but i've not witnessed it more than a few times in a bit less than 2 years riding. HTH, feel free to email me if you have more quesions. -bill _________________________________________________________________ The new MSN 8: smart spam protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2003 Report Share Posted April 26, 2003 Hi Bill, welcome to the list! thanks for your input - some of the abbreviations a new to me, but I expect our British ones are just as confusing to you as well! enjoy the banter of the list best wishes Re: Digest Number 905 Hi all, new to the list, been reading for a few days since a friend sent me a link. I'm a NREMT-B in NYC, been NY certed for a little over a year and had the national for about 6 months. said: >Does anyone know much about securing airway procedures in the US ? do some >states really tube 'concious' patients ?? I understand about protecting >c-spine but surely you can still turn them. I've done it enough times in >A & E ...... TC+ I'd say this varies from state to state and even within the states themselves. RSI is getting to be pretty common, as well as sedated tubing, tubing of conscious pts I've seen done a few times but LOC is usually very low, traumas asthmas and intoxs being common im my exp. As for C-spine, in nyc it seems hospital providers have no concern for it as it's inconvenient for them. Around here transport times are so short that we often dont even get to bag the pt for a few seconds before we arrive and the latest protocols have emphasized the lack of necessity for intubation in the field, backing up the AHAs 2 person BVM with cric pressure is just as good in many cases. I've sees some of the shows you speak of and it's pretty common to see very early tubing, especially with long tx times and other conditions, but i've not witnessed it more than a few times in a bit less than 2 years riding. HTH, feel free to email me if you have more quesions. -bill _________________________________________________________________ The new MSN 8: smart spam protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail Member Information: List owner: Ian Sharpe Owner@... Editor: Ross Boardman Editor@... ALL list admin messages (subscriptions & unsubscriptions) should be sent to the list owner. Post message: egroups Pleaes visit our website http://www.remotemedics.co.uk Regards The Remote Medics Team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest guest Posted March 16, 2005 Report Share Posted March 16, 2005 I also freeze flour or else the weavils start to wobble all over the cupboard! Message: 2 Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 07:37:34 -0800 From: " Shari Viger " <shavig@...> Subject: Getting Rid of Moths in Pantry Don't know how to get rid of moths, but I would put my stuff in BIG glass jars. That's what I put my staples in. And I have a second refrigerator just for seeds, nuts, and grains. And an occasional over buying of produce lives there too! I get gallon size wide mouth jars at my co-op for $3.00 with lids. Just my idea - Shari [This message contained attachments] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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