Re: Digest Number 1276

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> My husband is having a Lymph Node/Lung Biopsy next week. They think he

> either has Pulmonary Sarcoidosis or Lymphoma. Were hoping for Sarcoidosis.

You might want to check out the Second Wind site at

http://www.secondwind.org/

Its full of info and they have an email group like this one, with lots of

friendly folks who can answer your questions.

Best wishes for you and your hubby,

Kandy

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Great info! Thanks, . Namaste, G.

> Menstruation is a complex process involving a few different

> hormones. It's possible

> for the hormones to prepare the uterus for implantation, but if

> ovulation doesn't

> occur, that tissue would still be shed. I just finished sudying

> reproductive

> physiology last term, and there are endless possibilities - the body

> is so complex. As

> I mentioned previously, at menarche a girl will often have several

> cycles before she

> begins to ovulate, and this process can take up to several years,

> with ovulation

> occurring more and more regularly. It's also possible (although we

> couldn't figure out

> how in class) for someone to NOT be menstruating, but still

> ovulating. My friend

> conceived 2 babies this way. Some women with fertility problems

> menstruate every month

> but don't always ovulate, or aren't ovulating at all. There are

> really 2 hormonal

> systems, which are connected but separate (if that meakes sense)

> that control ovulaton

> and menstruation. Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and lutinizing

> hormone (LH)

> control the development of the oocyte (it's not officially called

> the ovum until

> fertilization) and progesterone and estrogen control the build up

> and sloughing of the

> endometrium. The levels of each of these hormones affect the levels

> of the others in

> complicated feedback loops, but it's possible that if something was

> wrong with the

> FSH-LH system (or if it simply hadn't kicked in yet, as in menarche)

> ovulation would

> not occur.

>

>

>

> >

>

>

>

>

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> From: " Sandy Mintz " <sandym@...>

> Subject: Re: OT: Question about postpartum bleeding

>

> I'm really confused. Not that I'm that up on menstruation, the

> technicalities of it. But I thought you were sloughing off the

> non-fertilized egg, etc. For there to be an egg there has to be ovulation,

> no?

Menstruation is a complex process involving a few different hormones. It's

possible

for the hormones to prepare the uterus for implantation, but if ovulation

doesn't

occur, that tissue would still be shed. I just finished sudying reproductive

physiology last term, and there are endless possibilities - the body is so

complex. As

I mentioned previously, at menarche a girl will often have several cycles before

she

begins to ovulate, and this process can take up to several years, with ovulation

occurring more and more regularly. It's also possible (although we couldn't

figure out

how in class) for someone to NOT be menstruating, but still ovulating. My

friend

conceived 2 babies this way. Some women with fertility problems menstruate

every month

but don't always ovulate, or aren't ovulating at all. There are really 2

hormonal

systems, which are connected but separate (if that meakes sense) that control

ovulaton

and menstruation. Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and lutinizing hormone

(LH)

control the development of the oocyte (it's not officially called the ovum until

fertilization) and progesterone and estrogen control the build up and sloughing

of the

endometrium. The levels of each of these hormones affect the levels of the

others in

complicated feedback loops, but it's possible that if something was wrong with

the

FSH-LH system (or if it simply hadn't kicked in yet, as in menarche) ovulation

would

not occur.

>

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, Then is my point still a valid one? That there will always be risk

re:breastfeeding as a method of birth control, because in many cases you

would ovulate before menstruating the first time, so that many women would

be at risk for an unwanted pregnancy were they to use the absence of

menstruation as a sign that they hadn't ovulated yet? Am I making any sense

whatsoever? Sandy

Re: OT: Question about postpartum bleeding

> >

> > I'm really confused. Not that I'm that up on menstruation, the

> > technicalities of it. But I thought you were sloughing off the

> > non-fertilized egg, etc. For there to be an egg there has to be

ovulation,

> > no?

>

> Menstruation is a complex process involving a few different hormones.

It's possible

> for the hormones to prepare the uterus for implantation, but if ovulation

doesn't

> occur, that tissue would still be shed. I just finished sudying

reproductive

> physiology last term, and there are endless possibilities - the body is so

complex. As

> I mentioned previously, at menarche a girl will often have several cycles

before she

> begins to ovulate, and this process can take up to several years, with

ovulation

> occurring more and more regularly. It's also possible (although we

couldn't figure out

> how in class) for someone to NOT be menstruating, but still ovulating. My

friend

> conceived 2 babies this way. Some women with fertility problems

menstruate every month

> but don't always ovulate, or aren't ovulating at all. There are really 2

hormonal

> systems, which are connected but separate (if that meakes sense) that

control ovulaton

> and menstruation. Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and lutinizing

hormone (LH)

> control the development of the oocyte (it's not officially called the ovum

until

> fertilization) and progesterone and estrogen control the build up and

sloughing of the

> endometrium. The levels of each of these hormones affect the levels of

the others in

> complicated feedback loops, but it's possible that if something was wrong

with the

> FSH-LH system (or if it simply hadn't kicked in yet, as in menarche)

ovulation would

> not occur.

>

>

>

> >

>

>

>

>

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georgina...

birth control pills...hormones....pregnancy...is this the explanation for pregnancy induced remissions in arhtritis????just a thought....Donna

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Hi everyone,

I was wondering when your child with DS said his/her first word. I have read

Libby Kumin's book and she says it is usually between 2 and 3 but I just

wondered what your experience was. Thanks.

Janis (mom to Cariana, almost 1 year old!)

[Guest guest]

Hi,

started speaking after 2 years old and her favorite word was 'no'.

BTW she speaks very well now, but has had speech therapy since age 9 months

old.

~ Mom to 11 DS and Diabetes Type 1 and 8 NY

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Stefanie's first word was " da-da " and that was at 11 months. (I was told by

the speech therapists that da da is easier to say than mama.) The next word

immediately added to her vocabulary was " no. "

Cheryl in VA

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was almost two when he started talking. He could say his siblings'

names and mom and dad fairly early.

Elaine

Re: Digest Number 1276

Hi everyone,

I was wondering when your child with DS said his/her first word. I have read

Libby Kumin's book and she says it is usually between 2 and 3 but I just

wondered what your experience was. Thanks.

Janis (mom to Cariana, almost 1 year old!)

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In a message dated 06/20/2005 2:53:41 AM Pacific Daylight Time,

Scoliosis Treatment writes:

msulawgrrl@...

I just posted on your site. I'm looking forward to seeing how the blog thing

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touch with friends. Please let me know if you have any regrets after it's on

for a while. I did think it was a little confusing that to post I had to sign

up and almost got my own blog instead of just responding to yours. I didn't

want my own blog (yet). Buttonjo

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I saw the same hot tub on HSN.COM for the same price but with free shipping and you can pay in 4 payments with no extra charge. Read the reviews. Its call Spa to Go.

Spa 2 Go Inflatable and Portable Whirlpool Spa - HSN

I have been considering purchasing the same thing. Not sure if this is the exact same manufacturer but it gets mixed reviews.

Toni in Texas

In a message dated 10/8/2005 10:10:52 A.M. Central Daylight Time, Rheumatoid Arthritis writes:

Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2005 16:25:10 -0700 (PDT) From: Marcia Stoyle <marciastoyle@...>Subject: Re: Re: sauna versus hot tubboth are available for use at our locak YMCA, which I have tried for atemporary/3 month membership. I found the extreme heat of a suana tobe too difficult to handle. I did like the hot tub/whirlpool. And Isaw a soft-side two person tub on ShopNBC for only $799. I just don'tknow much about the upkeep and cleaning. can anyone advise? gentlehugs! Marcia

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thanks, Toni! I found those reviews very interesting. my hubby feels

that inasmuch as we have two cats, one dog and a wooded backyard

(numerous chipmunks, squirrels, etc.) that the soft-sided spa would not

last very long. so, I think we will keep on looking at other models.

thanks again, and gentle hugs! Marcia

--- aclavern33@... wrote:

>

> I saw the same hot tub on HSN.COM for the same price but with free

> shipping

> and you can pay in 4 payments with no extra charge. Read the

> reviews. Its

> call Spa to Go.

>

> _Spa 2 Go Inflatable and Portable Whirlpool Spa - HSN_

>

(http://www.hsn.com/cnt/prod/default.aspx?webp_id=2098487 & web_id=2098487 & sz=0 & sf\

= & dept= & cat= & subcat=

> & gs= & attr= & ocm=sekw#customercomments)

>

> I have been considering purchasing the same thing. Not sure if this

> is the

> exact same manufacturer but it gets mixed reviews.

>

> Toni in Texas

>

> In a message dated 10/8/2005 10:10:52 A.M. Central Daylight Time,

> Rheumatoid Arthritis writes:

>

> Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2005 16:25:10 -0700 (PDT)

> From: Marcia Stoyle <marciastoyle@...>

> Subject: Re: Re: sauna versus hot tub

>

> both are available for use at our locak YMCA, which I have tried for

> a

> temporary/3 month membership. I found the extreme heat of a suana

> to

> be too difficult to handle. I did like the hot tub/whirlpool. And

> I

> saw a soft-side two person tub on ShopNBC for only $799. I just

> don't

> know much about the upkeep and cleaning. can anyone advise? gentle

> hugs! Marcia

>

>

>

>

>

>

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Message: 1

Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2006 13:52:50 -0000

From: " Kel "

Subject: Re: New

-- In Lexapro , " nm10001 " wrote:

>

> Hi I am new to lexapro--just started last nite and was wondering what

> to expect. I've suffered from mild bouts of depression on and off but

> since a surgery I had about a month ago I have hit rock bottom. This

> is the first time I've tried any form of anti depressant.

>

> I also joined a gym today hoping that that would help alleviate some

> of my depression.

>

> Any suggestions or ideas or comments on what to expect or tips would

> be so appreciated.

>

> Thanks

Hi and welcome to the group!

I am pretty new here as well and don't post much, but I just wanted to

tell you that you're not alone, and wish you the best in getting

yourself back together. You'll find tons of info here, and some very

nice people as well.

BTW, how much are you taking to start? 10mg? I started on 10mg's, and

just like many others here, it worked for me for a few weeks and then

kinda stopped helping as much. Now I'm on 20mg's and I really starting

to feel better than I have in over 2 years.

Good luck to you!

-K

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It will generally take you at least 4-6 weeks to feel completely comfortable

with lexapro. And you may need to up to 20 mg. after a while. Just keep your

doc informed. Good luck.

Charlie

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Message: 2

Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2006 15:27:12 -0000

From: " torifstori "

Subject: Re: Wellbutrin-Lexapro Help- PS

>

> Is there anything (herbal or prescription) I can take to help with

this

> anger issue? I am almost ruining my marriage. I seem unable to

control

> my mouth-Its like a force I cant get control over. thanks

>

Why don't you talk with your doctor and tell him about this major

personality change...it can be a result of either one of your

antidepressants or...? It's important that you update him/her on

this as it's not necessary to put yourself and your family through it.

Sometimes, certain meds have oppostite effects...i.e. xanax or valium

supposedly suppress anxiety and are sedatives - however, I know

several people who have taken these and have had horrendous effects

and became violent and suicidal/homicidal. That's why it's also

important to keep your doc(s) abreast of what's going on with you.

Can't stress it enough.

Good Luck

tori

p.s. at this point, I'd think playing around with herbs would not

only be more dangerous but irresponsible - it's just adding another

unknown to your " problems " with drugs. Are you by any chance, taking

any other medications prescribed by other doctors? Sleeping meds

etc..?

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Message: 3

Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2006 15:36:10 -0000

From: " dynomo13 "

Subject: new

HI ,STARTED LEXAPRO 4 DAYS AGO,I FEEL ,HAVE NO MOTIVATION,ALSO

JITTERY. ANYONE HAVE ADVICE -ON 10 MGS

BEEN ON ANTI- DEPESSANT FOR 10 YEARS

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Message: 4

Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2006 09:42:43 -0600

From: rosered__@...

Subject: Re: Lexapro-Wellbutrin Help!~

I suppose everyone has a different reaction - I feel less angry on Lex

than I have in years - and content.