Need Advice

August 6, 2004

Have your tried ambien ???

Maybe you could give them a recliner as a wedding gift, and store it

in the hotel room ??

Maybe try a tempurapedic top - they have them at costco right now.

Kris

> Hello to all, I am needing some advice. In September we will be

going to Baltimore for our daughter's wedding. We will be staying in

a motel for two nights. Now the problem: I have not been able to

sleep in a bed for nearly a year because of pain. I sleep very

comfortably in a recliner. How will I manage in a motel? My pain

medicine routine has improved (on Darvocet up to 4 times a day) but I

still don't think I can make it in a regular bed. Any suggestions?

Thanks, Flo

>

August 11, 2004

Flo check with the hotel and explain to them the situation and see if

they may have a recliner that they can put in the room for you to

sleep in. Or many many pillows to help make a make shift recliner

for you to lie on in bed.

> Hello to all, I am needing some advice. In September we will be

going to Baltimore for our daughter's wedding. We will be staying in

a motel for two nights. Now the problem: I have not been able to

sleep in a bed for nearly a year because of pain. I sleep very

comfortably in a recliner. How will I manage in a motel? My pain

medicine routine has improved (on Darvocet up to 4 times a day) but I

still don't think I can make it in a regular bed. Any suggestions?

Thanks, Flo

>

August 23, 2004

Welcome - glad you're here!

You need a complte physical from your regular family doc, with

special atention to your respiratory system. You could be having a

suble reflux at night, that is going into your lungs and causing this

irriation and coughing. More severe reflux commonly causes an

aspiration pneumonia. Have you ever awkened in the middle of the

night , coughing and choking, or sitting suudenly upright because you

can't breathe? This is a sign of more severe reflux.

Any peristent cough, sore throat, new ear infections, bad taste in

the mouth in the morning, or new asthma should always be evaluated re

reflux , in Bandsters. Please see your doc asap - Sandy R

> Hi,

> I am new to this board and am experiencing a problem. I received

the

> band in mid-July and have had a persistant dry cough after

acquiring

> an upper respritory infection. This morning I woke up and had gag-

> reflex and persistant coughing. I went to the toilet and kept

> wretching but nothing would come up. This afternoon, it started

all

> over again. I am starting to get a bit scared now. I just

received

> my first fill of 2cc in the largest lap-band last week and do not

> hardly even feel restricted and can eat anything I want.

>

> Thanks,

> Patty

November 15, 2004

At 11:01 PM 11/15/2004 -0000, you wrote:

>

>hi

>

>my husband just got a new job, which is a big praise God! We have

>been without income for nearly 2 months.

>

>He is a nurse, and they are requiring him to have 2 TB tests before

>he starts working. He just had 2 this summer for his other job. He

>has had SO many TB tests since he became a nurse, I worry about him

>contracting TB. With all of my recent realizations about the

>dangers of immunization, not to mention the entire allopathic health

>system, I wonder, how harmful are these TB tests? And can they

>legally require him to take them for employment?

Why can't he just get the results from those and show them?

Yes, TB tests are harmful also.

>

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November 15, 2004

>

> Why can't he just get the results from those and show them?

> Yes, TB tests are harmful also.

>

> >

because they werent done in the last 90 days.

November 15, 2004

At 12:30 AM 11/16/2004 -0000, you wrote:

>

>>

>> Why can't he just get the results from those and show them?

>> Yes, TB tests are harmful also.

>>

>> >

>

>because they werent done in the last 90 days.

that is INSANE

But hospitals can do whatever they want - another fascist business.

That is one of the reasons I do not work in their system.

Sometimes they will allow an xray in lieu of a TB

test...................but xrays are harmful too.

I don't know what else to tell you.

Sheri

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November 15, 2004

its not even a hospital, its a children's long term care facility.

not sure if that makes a difference.

is there a risk of him contracting TB from so many tests?

November 16, 2004

At 12:50 AM 11/16/2004 -0000, you wrote:

>

>its not even a hospital, its a children's long term care facility.

>not sure if that makes a difference.

>

>is there a risk of him contracting TB from so many tests?

>

Hi!

Read the article I sent right after my first response to you.

There is always a danger of that or a disturbance related to TB on an

energy level that can lead to other things (homeopathic perspective).

Sometimes people just ignore the order to get the TB test and nothing more

comes of it due to disorganization

Sometimes people make it up

Sometimes people can talk them out of it due to the relatively recent tests

(90 days is ridiculous)

Sometimes people refuse to endanger their health for a job.

Good luck

Sheri

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February 28, 2005

Hi Sue,

I'm so sorry that you have to undergo the stress of being ready for

surgery only to have it cancelled. I have no idea how I would have

coped this upsets all the plans we put in place prior to surgery.

Because its major surgery the slightest thing can lead to a

cancellation as they want you in tip-top condition I guess.

Normally its low platelets-anaemia that leads to cancellations. I'm

a fellow THR patient but work in a hospital laboratory-not an expert

by any means- but my trusty book says that there is increased

bleeding if platelets are raised. Hopefully they will repeat the

test to see if its a one off and if the result is still high they

can come up a treatment. Whats the doctor advising to do? I only

understand the basics of the tests- I have no idea of causes or

treatments.

Leigh>

>

March 4, 2005

How about vasoline?

>

> My three year old has had a runny nose for the last week. When it

> runs it ends up all over her cheeks and irratates the skin. I have

> tried to put some cream on the skin but my daughter is very

sensitive

> and while I have tried different creams they all hurt her. We went

> through the same problems when she had diaper rash and couldn't

find

> a creme that was comfortable for her. Does anyone have any

> suggestions? Glenda

March 4, 2005

Petroleum isn't very good for skin, or anything for that matter.. I like

Apriocot Oil..

heims_boxers wrote:

>

>How about vasoline?

>

>>My three year old has had a runny nose for the last week. When it

>>runs it ends up all over her cheeks and irratates the skin. I have

>>tried to put some cream on the skin but my daughter is very

>>

>sensitive

>

>>and while I have tried different creams they all hurt her. We went

>>through the same problems when she had diaper rash and couldn't

>>

>find

>

>>a creme that was comfortable for her. Does anyone have any

>>suggestions? Glenda

>>

>

March 4, 2005

What about calendula cream?

Sue

> need advice

>

> My three year old has had a runny nose for the last week. When it

> runs it ends up all over her cheeks and irratates the skin. I have

> tried to put some cream on the skin but my daughter is very sensitive

> and while I have tried different creams they all hurt her. We went

> through the same problems when she had diaper rash and couldn't find

> a creme that was comfortable for her. Does anyone have any

> suggestions? Glenda

>

March 4, 2005

virgin coconut oil. it's the only thing i allow on my

family's skin.

claudia

--- saanhj <glenda.willemsma@...> wrote:

>

> My three year old has had a runny nose for the last

> week. When it

> runs it ends up all over her cheeks and irratates

> the skin. I have

> tried to put some cream on the skin but my daughter

> is very sensitive

> and while I have tried different creams they all

> hurt her. We went

> through the same problems when she had diaper rash

> and couldn't find

> a creme that was comfortable for her. Does anyone

> have any

> suggestions? Glenda

>

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March 5, 2005

Hi Glenda,

We use Organic Neem Oil derived from virgin cold pressed neem oil. This product

is animal and cruelty free. http://www.neem.us . Good luck with your little one.

Anita

saanhj <glenda.willemsma@...> wrote:

My three year old has had a runny nose for the last week. When it

runs it ends up all over her cheeks and irratates the skin. I have

tried to put some cream on the skin but my daughter is very sensitive

and while I have tried different creams they all hurt her. We went

through the same problems when she had diaper rash and couldn't find

a creme that was comfortable for her. Does anyone have any

suggestions? Glenda

March 8, 2005

Emilie,

So sorry that is staying so sick.

The JRA does not cause the immune system to be weak but the drugs can if

there isn't the proper balance.

You need to start with the meds and see if the doses of any are to high for

her,unless it's the pred then your just stuck.

If it's not drug related then you might want to consider a break from

school.You will need to set up an IEP meeting to get the tutoring in place and

all

the paper work done.A month off away from all those germs might be just what she

needs.

I hope is fealing better soon.

Hugs

Becki and 6 systemic

March 8, 2005

Emilie - We recently withdrew Hunter from school (Kindergarden) due to the

risk of infections, not getting enough fluids throughout the day, she was not

gaining weight and coming home starved. Not to mention anemic and could not rest

when she needed it. It took alot of weighing the pros and cons. She does

miss her friends - we try to have at least one over each week for a sleepover.

She stills goes to church on Weds and Sun. We have joined a homeschooling

group and have begun going on field trips. I am with her and can ensure that

she

gets proper care. At her school they would not keep soap and towels in

bathroom because the children would play with it. Where is the supervision? As

a

teacher, I have taken a one year medical leave. Her health is first priority

- hopefully next year her immune system will be stronger and she won't be

anemic. It was a hard decision - and a personal one that you and your family

need

to really think about. Good luck - if you homeschool her - I have lots of

info. Sandi Ken Hunter (6 Systemic)

March 8, 2005

About withdrawing children from school...I recently spoke to a mom whose

daughter has JRA and she did pull her daughter out of school and a tutor is

coming

to their home because the fear of infection is up due to meds and so many

viruses going around. I know this is not that uncommon and for many a temporary

solution. ..Donna

March 8, 2005

> Has anyone ever considred pulling their kids out of school due to

their lowered immunity to infections?

I have not considered that because we haven't had that many problems,

but I joined a French JRA support group (we'll be moving to the south

of France in June) and their ministry of education offers all kinds

of help for JRA kids, including sending home tutors to your home to

help educate those kids away from public schools. I thought that was

cool, not that we're likely to need it.

Annie & nne, 6yo, pauci.

March 8, 2005

Emilie - Which medicines is she on?? Caroline went through the same thing

over the last several months and we determined that her immunity was too

compromised due her meds. She was on Enbrel, Prednisone, and Methotrexate.

We eventually took her off Enbrel permanently in January to see if this

would help. We have since started cyclosporine, but she has yet again

started in with the infections. She had an ear infection two weeks ago and

now whooping cough.

It's a tough decision that you have to make. Caroline's doctors think she

has a very sensitive immune system and that we just have to watch her.

Unfortunately most of what she has could be caught anywhere. The grocery

store, Target, or my husband and I could bring it home. We are working with

her rheumatologist though. We keep raising and lowering her meds in hopes of

finding that perfect mix.

Good luck. I am sure you will make the right choice.

Alia and Caroline, age 3, poly and uveitis

Need Advice

Has anyone ever considred pulling their kids out of school due to their

lowered immunity to infections?

Since October, Ashly has been on 4 different antibiotics. Right now she is

on Omnicef for pneumonia, last month it was cefzil for bronchitis. My big

concern is that we get her over the infection, she has a maybe one or two

good weeks and then we are sick again. The doc said Wednesday that if was

feeling better she could go to school yesterday. So she went. When she got

off the bus in the afternoon she had a fever of 100.00. She is home again

today with a doctors appt this afternoon. I am just wondering if pulling

her from school ( kinda isolating her) for about a month, and having a tutor

come in would help her build up some restistance to some of the bugs that

are out there. I am also considering homeschooling her. She loves school

though and I would hate to take that away from her..

If anyone has any advice I would greatly appreciate it..

thanks ,

Emilie ( 5 Poly)

March 8, 2005

When my oldest went through strep every month, we did pull her out of

preschool for almost 2 months. It did not really help as her tonsils

were by that time so infected, they had to come out. was my most

sick kid when he was younger, and I did not pull him out for any length

of time. He has not been sick in quite awhile, which I think has to do

with the hyper immune system thing. Being that is 5, is she in

kindergarten? Perhaps you could just speak with the school and get work

from the teacher to help her keep up. I think pulling her out is a good

idea in your case. It may give her body time to recuperate. I just

wonder if the school will see a need for a tutor. Good luck with what

you decide, Michele ( 17, pauci & spondy)

Need Advice

Has anyone ever considred pulling their kids out of school due to their

lowered immunity to infections?

Since October, Ashly has been on 4 different antibiotics. Right now she

is on Omnicef for pneumonia, last month it was cefzil for bronchitis.

My big concern is that we get her over the infection, she has a maybe

one or two good weeks and then we are sick again. The doc said

Wednesday that if was feeling better she could go to school yesterday.

So she went. When she got off the bus in the afternoon she had a fever

of 100.00. She is home again today with a doctors appt this afternoon.

I am just wondering if pulling her from school ( kinda isolating her)

for about a month, and having a tutor come in would help her build up

some restistance to some of the bugs that are out there. I am also

considering homeschooling her. She loves school though and I would hate

to take that away from her..

If anyone has any advice I would greatly appreciate it..

thanks ,

Emilie ( 5 Poly)

March 8, 2005

Emilie...

This time last year, Nick was having a lot of problems and his

rheumatologist wrote a note to his school saying that if needed he

could have 1/2days ( his was a huge fatigue issue) or even home

tutoring.

I beleive it was even written into his IEP, so its there if its ever

needed.

I think would benefit greatly from a break in school... not

only to stay away from the germs, but also if shes home tutored, its

a much shorter day and she will be free to rest more to get better.

I would talk to the school and her doctor and see what they say,

does she have a IEP in place???

Hugs Helen and (7,systemic)

> Has anyone ever considred pulling their kids out of school due to

their lowered immunity to infections?

>

> Since October, Ashly has been on 4 different antibiotics. Right

now she is on Omnicef for pneumonia, last month it was cefzil for

bronchitis. My big concern is that we get her over the infection,

she has a maybe one or two good weeks and then we are sick again.

The doc said Wednesday that if was feeling better she could go to

school yesterday. So she went. When she got off the bus in the

afternoon she had a fever of 100.00. She is home again today with a

doctors appt this afternoon. I am just wondering if pulling her

from school ( kinda isolating her) for about a month, and having a

tutor come in would help her build up some restistance to some of

the bugs that are out there. I am also considering homeschooling

her. She loves school though and I would hate to take that away from

her..

> If anyone has any advice I would greatly appreciate it..

> thanks ,

> Emilie ( 5 Poly)

>

March 8, 2005

Michele,

The principal at her school has already told me that if we deem it neccessary to

keep her out for a period of more than 5 days that the school district has to

provide a tutor for her.. I am going to talk to the school tomorrow..

Thanks for the advice,

Emilie