Guest guest Posted March 24, 2000 Report Share Posted March 24, 2000 Their is a group of veterans that have already started picketing recruiting stations it is the Firebase network....they have an email system and webpage set up. And yes they are handing out material when they do this not only on anthrax but on the loss of retirement benefits and all other items that veterans are being betrayed on! Believe me this is a bigger issue than just anthrax! So that means discontent in the veterans population is building. Each stone they refuse to turn over is a veteran. I have decided DOD just doesnt get it. That american veterans are educated and are not going to continue to take this betrayal. The recruiting issue has been having a down turn since the Gulf War. They are running long info commercials at late night hours on many tv and cable tv channels. They are trying to recruit movie stars to use the razzle dazzle. They are throwing big bonus to sign up to new recruits. Yet they refuse to see that the system is broken. When you have young people in the military having to use food stamps. When you have veterans that cannt get their claims through the system. When they have denied the after effects of the atomic testing, agent orange, experimentation, gulf war syndrome, vaccine reactions.......their nose keeps growing like PINOCCHIOS or however you spell the Disney character name. They supply chemical protective gear that if you have seen the documentation that Jim Brown has is little more than psychops. They have spent millions with OSAWGI to implement a high level policy decision. When will the elected leaders of our country realize that truth and morals and ethics have to be counted into the final equation. Those that get their benefits or find away out of the vaccine mess drift off to the vapors and fog tired and broke. But how many of us look at our teenagers and know we can not turn our backs? The future must be guarded as vigilantly as possible. The Senators and congressmen that have been contacted to help gulf war veterans and those currently fighting the anthrax situation that have not made the effort to support their veterans should be voted out of office. But how many veterans stand up and unite? How many veterans are serving now on the hill in DC? How many of those have supported the veterans? Sad to say but I see alot of petty bickering and splintering. Where are the Major VSOs? Those people in their headquarters that take a huge salary, that get paid trips, that never ask for open dialogue with the veterans they serve. Sorry all I am very upset with what I see and it just came out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2000 Report Share Posted March 24, 2000 This is exactly the idea behind and why I helped set up the web site at http://www.aboutanthrax.org. Though this web site was only born at the beginning of February, the main idea of the site is to provide a forum where people can submit comments about this issue and if enough people do and then spread the word, perhaps some of the " other side " will access the site and just maybe be persuaded to change their mind. Though I am personally not a parent of kids old enough to serve, someday my 8 year old son could be in the same predicament. It is one thing for myself as a member of the armed forces to have to decide if I should refuse this shot, it is quite another to feel the helplessness of watching a loved one go through the same process. The main focus of the web site at About Anthrax is to tell the true story straight from the people experiencing it. We welcome comments and personal experience stories to post on the " Comments " page. Probably the best example is when Austin's mom contacted us and passed on 's letter to Congress and all of the links to stories about 's plight in the news, we ended up devoting a separate page with this information. The other great idea behind our comments page is the fact someone can tell their story on the web site but elect to remain as anonymous as they want, without fear of retaliation from their branch of service or the DoD. If you or someone you know wants to make a comment or tell their story in a public forum to spread the word and in the hope that the big guys might see it and come to their senses, then please drop a line and we will make every effort to put the information on the web site after verifying the facts. Hope all is well with you and the people you love and care about, Pete (alias: DadFlys) dadflys@... http://www.aboutanthrax.org On Fri, 24 Mar 2000 17:31:34 -0000 " tawny fern " <tawnyfern@...> writes: > From: " tawny fern " <tawnyfern@...> > > Hello Group, > > It seems one of biggest problems other than the needless > destruction of our military men and women is an unimformed public. > Adding to this difficulty is the fact that our military men and women > have so much at risk if they come forward to complain, report, or > draw attention to this issue... > As a mom, there are few risks of reprisals. Would a nationwide > imformation rally, at every recruiting office in the U.S.A.,on a set > date, be too big of a dream? Would it hurt our cause? This mom is > very willing to gather those in her area. Let me know what you > think. > There is much to say for the power of womens groups in the U.S.A. > > > A Friend in the Fight > > > P.S. If this is a silly idea I apolojize, I just have difficulties > sitting still while my son is a captive of the military and for the > most part, being used as a human guinea pig for their > experimentations. What grips me is he, like many went to the > military because he is proud to be an American, and wanted to serve > our counties causes. He like many has been an obediant, and > upstanding soldier, taking the vaccines willingly up to his fourth > shot. Well, now as a young man, planning his future and his wedding, > he is expierencing pain so severe in his testicals and scrotum (for > an undifined reason. He has been twice to the Dr. and there is no > infection and no explanation) that he suffers the great fear it may > be permanant, and/or cause sexual dysfunction, or sterility. All > because he is a good soldier and followed orders. I wake up crying > some nights thinking about the fact that my son has always wanted to > be a soldier, that was his biggest dream. At five he had a full > dress camoflauge outfit, weapons vest and all, and dressed his > stuffed animals in military get-ups, his uncle even made him a > proto-type campflague teddy bed(a net for holding a childs stuffed > animals)for his stuffed animals. This is all he ever wanted, to be a > good soldier. > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > GET A NEXTCARD VISA, in 30 seconds! Get rates as low as 0.0% > Intro or 9.9% Fixed APR and no hidden fees. Apply NOW! > 1/937/1/_/508397/_/953923631/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Our Anthrax information web site: > http://www.dallasnw.quik.com/cyberella/ > To visit Dr. Meryl Nass's web site, go to: > http://www.anthraxvaccine.org > Also visit: http://www.MajorBates.com/ and > http://www.enter.net/~jfsorg/ > http://www.jamesmadisonproject.org/importantlinks.html > Contact list owner: Gretchen Whitney at: anna_nim@... > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2000 Report Share Posted March 24, 2000 I too agree. Visability and being heard are critical, to begin to stop the madness. My wife & I have 13 grandchildren, who will never serve willingly, that is, not if we have anything to say about it. Rick Viet Nam Era Vet Father of 3 Gulf War Era Vets Hope.........rgs On Fri, 24 Mar 2000 19:21:33 -0000 " Craig Uhl " <SeaDoc@...> writes: > From: " Craig Uhl " <SeaDoc@...> > > I think it is a wonderful idea. Parents have a lot of power in > determining whether their children should or will serve in this > military. > > > > Hello Group, > > > > It seems one of biggest problems other than the needless > > destruction of our military men and women is an unimformed public. > > Adding to this difficulty is the fact that our military men and > women > > have so much at risk if they come forward to complain, report, or > > draw attention to this issue... > > As a mom, there are few risks of reprisals. Would a nationwide > > imformation rally, at every recruiting office in the U.S.A.,on a > set > > date, be too big of a dream? Would it hurt our cause? This mom is > > very willing to gather those in her area. Let me know what you > think. > > There is much to say for the power of womens groups in the > U.S.A. > > > > > > A Friend in the Fight > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2000 Report Share Posted March 25, 2000 , You are so right - and you can count this mother in. Charlotte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2000 Report Share Posted March 25, 2000 Charlotte, Thank you so much...Memorial Day or the Monday before would be ideal days to realize a dream for a nation wide march at all recruiting stations, for past, present, and future Military issues, there seem to be many fights going on...if the different groups could get together on this one day I think we could get some media attention. If it is not in the news it doesn't exist, or so I have been advised by those who know much more than I. But this is just a dream at this point, feedback, input and resources are much needed. I am also writing to some of the Veteran's groups to see what they may think. Some of the Gulf War issues transcend the normal boundaries you see with separate protests..one is the Anthrax Vaccine, and there are more. I appreciate your response Charlotte, and your support. Friend in the Fight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2000 Report Share Posted March 25, 2000 please write to the Firebase network......they will be more than glad to join you on the recruiting protest but remember memorial day is a long holiday.....I would do before and after! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 This theory of Simon Baron-Cohen's has been around for a couple of years now. From a psychology point of view it is very good and explains a lot about ASD (although not everything). It also explains why, when I talk about my husband or son, people say to me " all men/boys do that " - my normal response is to say that not all men/boys do all of these things all of the time. One thing I would also like to investigate (not autism related) is whether people who feel the need to undergo surgery to change sex have the 'wrong' brain type for their sex (ie a 'male' brain in a female body or vice versa). I have heard Simon speak a couple of times and he emphasises the positive about autism. He is very approachable too, and I have exchanged e-mails with him. My son has been registered with the autism research unit at Cambridge for some years and has done some questionnaires on-line. He has also participated in research at Uta Frith's unit at University College, London. in England Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 Hi Lorri- my daughter is almost 16 and is planning on starting subq- she had a regular infusion today thru her vein but may start as early as next week with subq if all goes well with the insurance. She has never needed a port a cath- luckily she does have good vein access and is fine with needles. We went to the IDF conference in St Louis and was able to talk with several people on Subq-she is convinced that it will help her to feel better on a more consistent basis and she is hoping that it will help with her headaches (so are her dad and I). We will let you know how it goes- all our best to you and your daughter, Sue Petrelli mom to 16 year old w Cvid and migraines Bartlett, Illinois Lorri <llkraft@...> wrote: Hi all, I haven't posted much but trust you more then the doctors I see. I went to children's Today and saw a really good doctor I believe but he wanted me to so something I haven't decided How I feel about it and wanted your thoughts on the matter. My daughter is 17 years old and has had a port-a-cath for 14 years(she is on her second one) and The doctor feels really strong about taking it out due to the possibly of infection. He suggested Sub Q but her port works great we have no problems going to have her treatments done, she is Healthy on the most part except fatigue. We are used to it and not really thinking about Making changes. My questions is it really all that urgent to remove her port. Her veins are Really bad, he said we could try sub Q and if we didn't like it go back to IVIG but would have To start an IV each time. What are your thoughts? Lorri Kraft 17 years old CVID Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 --- You cant leave the port in, and try subq? that way, if it doesnt work, you can go back to that, not regular IVs? so long as it stays flushed, why would it hurt to do that? valarie In , " Lorri " <llkraft@...> wrote: > > > > Hi all, I haven't posted much but trust you more then the doctors I see. I > went to children's > > Today and saw a really good doctor I believe but he wanted me to so > something I haven't decided > > How I feel about it and wanted your thoughts on the matter. > > My daughter is 17 years old and has had a port-a-cath for 14 years(she is on > her second one) and > > The doctor feels really strong about taking it out due to the possibly of > infection. He suggested > > Sub Q but her port works great we have no problems going to have her > treatments done, she is > > Healthy on the most part except fatigue. We are used to it and not really > thinking about > > Making changes. My questions is it really all that urgent to remove her > port. Her veins are > > Really bad, he said we could try sub Q and if we didn't like it go back to > IVIG but would have > > To start an IV each time. What are your thoughts? > > > > Lorri Kraft > > 17 years old CVID > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 --- You cant leave the port in, and try subq? that way, if it doesnt work, you can go back to that, not regular IVs? so long as it stays flushed, why would it hurt to do that? valarie In , " Lorri " <llkraft@...> wrote: > > > > Hi all, I haven't posted much but trust you more then the doctors I see. I > went to children's > > Today and saw a really good doctor I believe but he wanted me to so > something I haven't decided > > How I feel about it and wanted your thoughts on the matter. > > My daughter is 17 years old and has had a port-a-cath for 14 years(she is on > her second one) and > > The doctor feels really strong about taking it out due to the possibly of > infection. He suggested > > Sub Q but her port works great we have no problems going to have her > treatments done, she is > > Healthy on the most part except fatigue. We are used to it and not really > thinking about > > Making changes. My questions is it really all that urgent to remove her > port. Her veins are > > Really bad, he said we could try sub Q and if we didn't like it go back to > IVIG but would have > > To start an IV each time. What are your thoughts? > > > > Lorri Kraft > > 17 years old CVID > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 Sue, Thanks for your information, what makes you think sub Q would help with headaches? gets them all the time and the doctor wanted her to see a neurologist for them. Also the doctor seems to think she is going to get an infection due to the foreign body in her system and is very fearful if we choose to leave it in. Lorri CVID 17 years of age From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Sue Petrelli Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 6:59 PM Subject: Re: what do you think Lorri <llkraft@... <mailto:llkraft%40comcast.net> > wrote: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 Lorri- does see a neurologist as well and has taken all sorts of migraine meds- her headaches are always worse after an infusion so hopefully on subq she won't get the after infusion headaches- she also heard from others at the conference that they too suffer from headaches on a regular basis and subq has helped with their daily headache patterns-not sure if there is any research on this- simply word of mouth from others who have said their headache pattern got better on subq- maybe something to do with antiinflammatory effect in IVIG??? not sure but hoping it will make a difference for --- Sue Petrelli Bartlett IL mom to CVID 16 yr old Lorri <llkraft@...> wrote: Sue, Thanks for your information, what makes you think sub Q would help with headaches? gets them all the time and the doctor wanted her to see a neurologist for them. Also the doctor seems to think she is going to get an infection due to the foreign body in her system and is very fearful if we choose to leave it in. Lorri CVID 17 years of age From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Sue Petrelli Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 6:59 PM Subject: Re: what do you think Lorri <llkraft@... <mailto:llkraft%40comcast.net> > wrote: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 Beth, I can't remember where you live, but Cincinnati Children's does say that they specialize in hypermobility disorders. That's one of the reasons we've considered going there for a second opinion for Chris. Jinny (pauci 11) http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/svc/alpha/r/rheumatology/default.htm The Rheumatology Clinic Our inter-disciplinary team is involved in the diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of children with rheumatic diseases, including: Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (also termed juvenile idiopathic arthritis) Pain in Rheumatic Conditions Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Mixed Connective Tissue Disease and other connective tissue diseases Hypermobility Disorders Reactive arthritis Polymyositis Juvenile Dermatomyositis Juvenile Primary Fibromyalgia Syndrome Scleroderma and Morphea Periodic Fever Syndromes Limb Pain Regional Musculoskeletal Pain Syndromes Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Spondyloarthropathy Uveitis Vasculitis The Cincinnati Children's Division of Rheumatology sees patients on referral from throughout the United States. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 Thanks Jinny, we are in Wisconsin and I have considered that too. Sending prayers & happy thoughts, Beth :-) re: what do you think Beth, I can't remember where you live, but Cincinnati Children's does say that they specialize in hypermobility disorders. That's one of the reasons we've considered going there for a second opinion for Chris. Jinny (pauci 11) http://www.cincinna tichildrens. org/svc/alpha/ r/rheumatology/ default.htm The Rheumatology Clinic Our inter-disciplinary team is involved in the diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of children with rheumatic diseases, including: Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (also termed juvenile idiopathic arthritis) Pain in Rheumatic Conditions Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Mixed Connective Tissue Disease and other connective tissue diseases Hypermobility Disorders Reactive arthritis Polymyositis Juvenile Dermatomyositis Juvenile Primary Fibromyalgia Syndrome Scleroderma and Morphea Periodic Fever Syndromes Limb Pain Regional Musculoskeletal Pain Syndromes Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Spondyloarthropathy Uveitis Vasculitis The Cincinnati Children's Division of Rheumatology sees patients on referral from throughout the United States. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2009 Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 I know that a vitamin D deficiancy can make you feel really sick but I dont know about the info in the article. My husband who has MS works outside all year round and gets way more sun than he should - we live in California so our winters are really mild. Obviously it did nothing to stop him getting MS but who knows if it keeps him healthier than others who dont get enough. Bev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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