[TMIC] THIMEROSAL (mercury) POISON for the masses
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[TMIC] flu shots
I'm so glad that I have always been stubborn enough to never get a flu shot or allow any of my children to have a flu shot. Just the thought of having yourself injected with the virus itself has always seemed stupid to me. Every time someone gets a flu shot that I knew seemed to get sick within a week after the shot. So now I will FOR SURE NEVER GET A FLU SHOT! **Planning your summer road trip? Check out AOL Travel Guides. (http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide/united-states?ncid=aoltrv000316)
[TMIC] Stiff neck
As per my more recent e mails I have stated that my good leg has been exhibiting new wonderful sensations such as burning and freezing. One other item for discussion...I also notice pain and stiffness in my neck...have any other members gone thru this and if so what was the diagnosis. Lastly having had TM for more than 10 years I am having pain in my left knee...I attribute this to the way I have adapted to walking...it would not surprise me if in the near future I perhaps will need knee (hip too?) replacement. It just appears that every time I feel I have a handle on this lousy condition something else comes up...and the worst part of this is I believe as we get older (I am 60) many of our symptoms will become more pronounced as we face normal aging problems such as arthritis. Other than continually adding more and more pain meds, what are we suppose to do. Per Dr. Kerr he wants me to conduct almost all exercise in the pool..either swimming or even walking...low impact...I should have realized that years ago ..but youth is wasted on the youngOK I am thru rambling for todaythanks for letting me vent! Rob in New Jersey
[TMIC] When do you know if it is time to quit!
I am obviously on a letter writing campaign...this is due to what I perceive as a worsening of my condition...ok here is my questionI have been working full time for the past 10 years after contacting TM (obviously this was after the hospital and rehab)...I drive more than 2 hours a day (welcome to New York City) and for the first time I am really wondering how much longer I will be able to keep this up...it just keeps getting harder. On the one hand if I stop working I will have all the time in the world to think of my condition (bad!), on the other hand work just keeps getting harder and harder both physically and mentally(bad too!). Please don't tell me to just cut down..that cannot work.therefore what I have done mentally is say to myself that if I can just work 2 more years then I can retire...only problem is that 2 years seems like a very very long time! I am going for a spinal MRI next week and Dr Kerr hooked me up with an excellent Dr. in New Jersey whom I will be seeing in a couple of weeks...so I am trying to be proactive...just not sure how much longer my positive attitude will be enough to get me by! Sorry about this I truly hate complaining when I know so many of you are so much worse than I am! Thanks for everything! Rob in New Jersey
Re: [TMIC] When do you know if it is time to quit!
Hi Rob, I don't see it as complaining. I see it as asking your friends for advise. And that is what we are here for. Let us know how the MRI goes and the new Dr. Have a great day! Jenna - Original Message From: Robert Pall [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, April 3, 2008 9:32:01 AM Subject: [TMIC] When do you know if it is time to quit! I am obviously on a letter writing campaign…this is due to what I perceive as a worsening of my condition…ok here is my question….I have been working full time for the past 10 years after contacting TM (obviously this was after the hospital and rehab)…I drive more than 2 hours a day (welcome to New York City) and for the first time I am really wondering how much longer I will be able to keep this up…it just keeps getting harder. On the one hand if I stop working I will have all the time in the world to think of my condition (bad!), on the other hand work just keeps getting harder and harder both physically and mentally(bad too!). Please don't tell me to just cut down..that cannot work…..therefore what I have done mentally is say to myself that if I can just work 2 more years then I can retire…only problem is that 2 years seems like a very very long time! I am going for a spinal MRI next week and Dr Kerr hooked me up with an excellent Dr. in New Jersey whom I will be seeing in a couple of weeks…so I am trying to be proactive…just not sure how much longer my positive attitude will be enough to get me by! Sorry about this I truly hate complaining when I know so many of you are so much worse than I am! Thanks for everything! Rob in New Jersey You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost. http://tc.deals.yahoo.com/tc/blockbuster/text5.com
RE: [TMIC] Stiff neck
I too am 60 years young. I too HAD a stiff neck. my solution is an oval pillow. before I used this I could barely move my neck in the morning.. Scince I got the pillow. I have not had any problems. Talking about venting. I was recently diagnoised with ITP I have to undergo 5 days of five hours per day 0f Iv immunoglobulin. then they WILL HAVE MY SPLEEN TAKEN OUT. i KNOW HOW YOU FEEL BELIEVE ME. eVERY DAY IS A CHALLENGE. bUT IT IS YOUR LIFE. MAKE THE MOST OF EVERY DAY. iT IS ALL YOU HAVE. REMEBER THER ARE OTHERS SUCH AS jUDE WHO ARE GOING THROUGH MUCH WORST THAN WE ARE. From: Robert Pall [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: [TMIC] Stiff neck Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 08:55:19 -0400 As per my more recent e mails I have stated that my good leg has been exhibiting new wonderful sensations such as burning and freezing. One other item for discussion...I also notice pain and stiffness in my neck...have any other members gone thru this and if so what was the diagnosis. Lastly having had TM for more than 10 years I am having pain in my left knee...I attribute this to the way I have adapted to walking...it would not surprise me if in the near future I perhaps will need knee (hip too?) replacement. It just appears that every time I feel I have a handle on this lousy condition something else comes up...and the worst part of this is I believe as we get older (I am 60) many of our symptoms will become more pronounced as we face normal aging problems such as arthritis. Other than continually adding more and more pain meds, what are we suppose to do. Per Dr. Kerr he wants me to conduct almost all exercise in the pool..either swimming or even walking...low impact...I should have realized that years ago ..but youth is wasted on the youngOK I am thru rambling for todaythanks for letting me vent! Rob in New Jersey
Re: [TMIC] Stiff neck
Rob, we are so blessed as to have a hot tub and doing water therapy has probably been the best thing I could be doing. With already having the hot tub and with the price of gas, adding to that not being able to work any longer, I decided I would set up my own set up PT (sorry to be repeating myself to those who have already read this!!) and the main PT in my plan was water therapy. I do 5-6 different sets for all parts of my body and that includes swimming in place (sitting in one spot) to keep up the upper body strength the take care of the lazy bottom part!! Not everyone has a hot tub but are you are close to a YMCA? They would probably have a wonderful pool and/or an exercise warm pool where the PT from your hospital has patients come over for water therapy. These warm pools are specifically designed to just to the water therapy and have a Physical Therapist there for you if your physiatrist writes a script for you A script from your provider for PT which in my case covered the water therapy so I did not have to join the Y to use their facility. Sorry for being so 'wordy' but sometimes we just don't know what is available without finding out from each other! A wonderful surprise that came out of the water therapy was that when we went on vacation with my daughter and family last Thanksgiving the place we stayed had a large pool and I learned that I can actually swim again! My daughter was helping me and had to tell me that I was even kicking my legs and feet! If a person was able this would be wonderful therapy for your back since our backs have such a tendency to get so stiff from lack of movement. Jeanne ---Original Message--- From: Robert Pall Date: 04/03/08 07:55:33 To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: [TMIC] Stiff neck As per my more recent e mails I have stated that my good leg has been exhibiting new wonderful sensations such as burning and freezing. One other item for discussion I also notice pain and stiffness in my neck have any other members gone thru this and if so what was the diagnosis. Lastly having had TM for more than 10 years I am having pain in my left knee I attribute this to the way I have adapted to walking it would not surprise me if in the near future I perhaps will need knee (hip too?) replacement. It just appears that every time I feel I have a handle on this lousy condition something else comes up and the worst part of this is I believe as we get older (I am 60) many of our symptoms will become more pronounced as we face normal aging problems such as arthritis. Other than continually adding more and more pain meds, what are we suppose to do. Per Dr. Kerr he wants me to conduct almost all exercise in the pool..either swimming or even walking low impact I should have realized that years ago ..but youth is wasted on the young .OK I am thru rambling for today .thanks for letting me vent! Rob in New Jersey BackGrnd.jpg
Re: [TMIC] When do you know if it is time to quit!
Oh, Rob, to us there is no complaining when it comes to our TM. If that were the case, we might as well back out of TMIC and crawl in a hole and be alone, again!! One of the most difficult moments of this entire TM time is when I had to walk in and give my notice having to tell my 'other family' of many years that I just could not do what I did before I was stricken. Nursing was so wonderful and the people I worked with and were truly my friends plus I was a lead nurse boss and by golly, I liked that!! I was sad to be giving up all of the patients that I had gotten to know so well over the years, also. The clinic would have let me continue working but my ability and stamina were not even half of what they were before. There was just too much pain and by noon I could hardly motivate. Plus I then had an hour drive back home which was stressful even with hand controls (that I didn't use) (another story).. So, Jack and I talked it over and me, being spoiled rotten (at work and) at home finally decided I had to quit. I was able to get onto disability quite fast and have not regretted it one moment. I miss my people from the bottom of my heart but I just couldn't keep on. Jack then took early retirement and we have had the most wonderful time together. THE BEST PART NO ALARM CLOCK!! We are so busy and able to help the kids and grandkids more plus get back into volunteering in our little town, again. When the weather is halfway nice, we are outside. (I have a picture of me on the tractor if you want to see it!) Anyway, just my two cents worth. Seriously, it's a very personal decision. That's where the prayer comes in Jeanne ---Original Message--- From: Robert Pall Date: 4/3/2008 8:32:19 AM To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: [TMIC] When do you know if it is time to quit! I am obviously on a letter writing campaign this is due to what I perceive as a worsening of my condition ok here is my question .I have been working full time for the past 10 years after contacting TM (obviously this was after the hospital and rehab) I drive more than 2 hours a day (welcome to New York City) and for the first time I am really wondering how much longer I will be able to keep this up it just keeps getting harder. On the one hand if I stop working I will have all the time in the world to think of my condition (bad!), on the other hand work just keeps getting harder and harder both physically and mentally(bad too!). Please don't tell me to just cut down..that cannot work ..therefore what I have done mentally is say to myself that if I can just work 2 more years then I can retire only problem is that 2 years seems like a very very long time! I am going for a spinal MRI next week and Dr Kerr hooked me up with an excellent Dr. in New Jersey whom I will be seeing in a couple of weeks so I am trying to be proactive just not sure how much longer my positive attitude will be enough to get me by! Sorry about this I truly hate complaining when I know so many of you are so much worse than I am! Thanks for everything! Rob in New Jersey
RE: [TMIC] When do you know if it is time to quit!
If you would see me walk, you would KNOW that I had either been tipping the bottle or was certainly disabled! I was just too darned stubborn to use the hand control and how, I don't know, but my right foot (the weakest one) just took care of me!!! We live around a lot of deer and that old foot came to the rescue many times...amazing! J When I walked into the DMV to get my driver's license renewed, there was no doubt there had been 'changes' since I had last had it done. I had to take a driver's test and even with the hand control built in the car, I didn't use it so had a choice in how my license was 'issued'. I chose to have it shown as 'handicapped' but the gal told me I could certainly have it as normal' since I didn't use the controls at all during the test and passed with flying colors. I wasn't quite ready to give them up 'just in case'. Now that the weather is better, I'll be out driving more and retake the test But that danged old parallel parking is for the birds! I didn't do so hot when I was 16 and still don't like it!! J PS: Me, too! ---Original Message--- From: Robert Pall Date: 4/3/2008 10:13:05 AM To: jrushton Subject: RE: [TMIC] When do you know if it is time to quit! Jeanne: I loved your reply. I think it will be the right choice for me (sooner rather than later). Mentally I could not use hand controls...it would have made me feel disabled and embarrassed! Strange as it seems I want people to not see me as disabled and certainly not treat me as disabled...but time is taking its toll! Thx Again! Rob PS: I believe if we ever met we would like each other! From: jrushton [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2008 9:08 AM To: tmic-list@eskimo.com; Robert Pall Subject: Re: [TMIC] When do you know if it is time to quit! Oh, Rob, to us there is no complaining when it comes to our TM. If that were the case, we might as well back out of TMIC and crawl in a hole and be alone, again!! One of the most difficult moments of this entire TM time is when I had to walk in and give my notice having to tell my 'other family' of many years that I just could not do what I did before I was stricken. Nursing was so wonderful and the people I worked with and were truly my friends plus I was a lead nurse boss and by golly, I liked that!! I was sad to be giving up all of the patients that I had gotten to know so well over the years, also. The clinic would have let me continue working but my ability and stamina were not even half of what they were before. There was just too much pain and by noon I could hardly motivate. Plus I then had an hour drive back home which was stressful even with hand controls (that I didn't use) (another story).. So, Jack and I talked it over and me, being spoiled rotten (at work and) at home finally decided I had to quit. I was able to get onto disability quite fast and have not regretted it one moment. I miss my people from the bottom of my heart but I just couldn't keep on. Jack then took early retirement and we have had the most wonderful time together. THE BEST PART NO ALARM CLOCK!! We are so busy and able to help the kids and grandkids more plus get back into volunteering in our little town, again. When the weather is halfway nice, we are outside. (I have a picture of me on the tractor if you want to see it!) Anyway, just my two cents worth. Seriously, it's a very personal decision. That's where the prayer comes in Jeanne ---Original Message--- From: Robert Pall Date: 4/3/2008 8:32:19 AM To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: [TMIC] When do you know if it is time to quit! I am obviously on a letter writing campaign this is due to what I perceive as a worsening of my condition ok here is my question .I have been working full time for the past 10 years after contacting TM (obviously this was after the hospital and rehab) I drive more than 2 hours a day (welcome to New York City) and for the first time I am really wondering how much longer I will be able to keep this up it just keeps getting harder. On the one hand if I stop working I will have all the time in the world to think of my condition (bad!), on the other hand work just keeps getting harder and harder both physically and mentally(bad too!). Please don't tell me to just cut down..that cannot work ..therefore what I have done mentally is say to myself that if I can just work 2 more years then I can retire only problem is that 2 years seems like a very very long time! I am going for a spinal MRI next week and Dr Kerr hooked me up with an excellent Dr. in New Jersey whom I will be seeing in a couple of weeks so I am trying to be proactive just not sure how much longer my positive attitude will be enough to get me by! Sorry about this I truly hate complaining when I know so many of you are so much worse than I am! Thanks for everything! Rob in New Jersey
Re: [TMIC] When do you know if it is time to quit!
That's a hard one, Rob. Do you have any other job options? Barbara H. _http://barbarah.wordpress.com/_ (http://barbarah.wordpress.com/) In a message dated 4/3/2008 9:32:45 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am obviously on a letter writing campaign…this is due to what I perceive as a worsening of my condition…ok here is my question….I have been working full time for the past 10 years after contacting TM (obviously this was after the hospital and rehab)…I drive more than 2 hours a day (welcome to New York City) and for the first time I am really wondering how much longer I will be able to keep this up…it just keeps getting harder. On the one hand if I stop working I will have all the time in the world to think of my condition (bad!), on the other hand work just keeps getting harder and harder both physically and mentally(bad too!). Please don't tell me to just cut down..that cannot work…..therefore what I have done mentally is say to myself that if I can just work 2 more years then I can retire…only problem is that 2 years seems like a very very long time! I am going for a spinal MRI next week and Dr Kerr hooked me up with an excellent Dr. in New Jersey whom I will be seeing in a couple of weeks…so I am trying to be proactive…just not sure how much longer my positive attitude will be enough to get me by! Sorry about this I truly hate complaining when I know so many of you are so much worse than I am! Thanks for everything! Rob in New Jersey **Planning your summer road trip? Check out AOL Travel Guides. (http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide/united-states?ncid=aoltrv000316)
[TMIC] When do you know if it is time to quit!
Rob, I've wondered how you could possibly be driving that distance and working full time! I know that when I overdo, my residuals are worse and in my mind, your scedule would be WAY TOO MUCH for me!! Of course, I'm older than you, but my symptoms have progressed as the years have passed. I'll be celebrating 12 years this month and I know I couldn't do what you do. If I were you, I'd ask about the possibility of SS Disability . In my opinion, there's no sense in working until what health you have is gone!! Just my 2¢, janh In a message dated 4/3/2008 9:32:45 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am obviously on a letter writing campaignâ¦this is due to what I perceive as a worsening of my conditionâ¦ok here is my questionâ¦.I have been working full time for the past 10 years after contacting TM (obviously this was after the hospital and rehab)â¦I drive more than 2 hours a day (welcome to New York City) and for the first time I am really wondering how much longer I will be able to keep this upâ¦it just keeps getting harder. On the one hand if I stop working I will have all the time in the world to think of my condition (bad!), on the other hand work just keeps getting harder and harder both physically and mentally(bad too!). Please don't tell me to just cut down..that cannot workâ¦..therefore what I have done mentally is say to myself that if I can just work 2 more years then I can retireâ¦only problem is that 2 years seems like a very very long time! I am going for a spinal MRI next week and Dr Kerr hooked me up with an excellent Dr. in New Jersey whom I will be seeing in a couple of weeksâ¦so I am trying to be proactiveâ¦just not sure how much longer my positive attitude will be enough to get me by! Sorry about this I truly hate complaining when I know so many of you are so much worse than I am! Thanks for everything! Rob in New Jersey - Planning your summer road trip? Check out AOL Travel Guides.
[TMIC] Brazil
Dear TM Family, I left for Brazil on March 24. My family doctor who is an infectous disease specialist suggested that I DO NOT take the shot for yellow fever so I did not!!! BTW, I´m still in Brazil and will be returning on April 5th. I and five friends landed in Rio and from then on referred to ourselves as the girls from Ipanema. I am having the most awesome time. I am challenging myself to do things that I probably would not do if I was able bodied!!! I took a cable car up Sugar Loaf mountain, toured the city which is so beautiful and ate, ate, ate,. I am now in Iguassu Falls. I walked the cat walk to the Argentina side, took the boat ride which literally goes under the falls and today I took a helicopter ride over the falls. I was so scared doing each of these things but what a great feeling afterward. Having wonderful friends who were always there to give me a hand and encourage me made the difference. I used bug spray with DEET which I don´t like but I felt protected. All those who are deciding whether or not to travael.I say DO IT!!! I ´m not home yet and still can´t believe the experiences I´m having. Am I dreaming?? Stay well everyone, Tobe Foz do Iguaçu Brazil - You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost.
Re: [TMIC] Brazil
My husband and I are learning our way through the world of red wine. We are stuck on the Malbec from Argentina. You might wanna tour some wineries. Evidently Malbec is a grape that grows better there than anywhere else in the world. Oh ya, even the cheap stuff is good! Chile has some great Carmenere too. Sandy in Wisconsin where 45 degrees seems downright balmy! - Original Message - From: T Kanon To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2008 11:47 AM Subject: [TMIC] Brazil Dear TM Family, I left for Brazil on March 24. My family doctor who is an infectous disease specialist suggested that I DO NOT take the shot for yellow fever so I did not!!! BTW, I´m still in Brazil and will be returning on April 5th. I and five friends landed in Rio and from then on referred to ourselves as the girls from Ipanema. I am having the most awesome time. I am challenging myself to do things that I probably would not do if I was able bodied!!! I took a cable car up Sugar Loaf mountain, toured the city which is so beautiful and ate, ate, ate,. I am now in Iguassu Falls. I walked the cat walk to the Argentina side, took the boat ride which literally goes under the falls and today I took a helicopter ride over the falls. I was so scared doing each of these things but what a great feeling afterward. Having wonderful friends who were always there to give me a hand and encourage me made the difference. I used bug spray with DEET which I don´t like but I felt protected. All those who are deciding whether or not to travael.I say DO IT!!! I ´m not home yet and still can´t believe the experiences I´m having. Am I dreaming?? Stay well everyone, Tobe Foz do Iguaçu Brazil -- You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost.
Re: [TMIC] When do you know if it is time to quit!
Yes, I do, Galon. Nurses put miles on (not literally, but it feels like it!) and even more so in a hospital setting. Most all of the medical field is computerized with way more sitting at the computer and not nearly as much moving around working with paper and charts but there is still a lot of moving and walking. Also, there are the hospitals, etc. that have gone to the longer shifts but then you get a longer period of time that you have off. They are also the ones that pay the best. In the clinical settings, you get more regular hours and days but the pay is not as good. Drawbacks in each. BUT!! I don t regret one second of all of the time I was able to be a nurse. Life is way to short to give up your dream and you may be able to work it out just great! There are so many fields in nursing you can get into and I do so encourage you to look into it further! I don't think you would put on as many miles being a radiologist and you might really enjoy that, also! All sorts of directions you can go! The world is open to you! My motto?? JUST DO IT!!! And think of the cheering squad you have here through TMIC no matter which direction you go!!! Jeanne ---Original Message--- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 4/3/2008 10:53:37 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TMIC] When do you know if it is time to quit! Jeanne, I have been strongly considering going back to school in the health care industry, but when my mother just a few weeks ago was in the hospital with a brain tumor and operation the daily walking back and forth from her rooms and the parking garage day after day for over a week had me walking very slowly for the last few days of her stay in the hospital. The distance was great and my fatigue was extreme. This has caused me to rethink this field because I watched all the different nurses and how much they have to walk in a days time. Since you are experienced in this area I would like to ask you a question.If I were to study the Radiologic field do you think the amount of walking would be drastically reduced since most of the time the patients would be coming to me instead of having to go to the patients all day over and over again? What do you think about this theory? In a message dated 4/3/2008 11:09:13 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Oh, Rob, to us there is no complaining when it comes to our TM. If that were the case, we might as well back out of TMIC and crawl in a hole and be alone, again!! One of the most difficult moments of this entire TM time is when I had to walk in and give my notice having to tell my 'other family' of many years that I just could not do what I did before I was stricken. Nursing was so wonderful and the people I worked with and were truly my friends plus I was a lead nurse boss and by golly, I liked that!! I was sad to be giving up all of the patients that I had gotten to know so well over the years, also. The clinic would have let me continue working but my ability and stamina were not even half of what they were before. There was just too much pain and by noon I could hardly motivate. Plus I then had an hour drive back home which was stressful even with hand controls (that I didn't use) (another story).. So, Jack and I talked it over and me, being spoiled rotten (at work and) at home finally decided I had to quit. I was able to get onto disability quite fast and have not regretted it one moment. I miss my people from the bottom of my heart but I just couldn't keep on. Jack then took early retirement and we have had the most wonderful time together. THE BEST PART NO ALARM CLOCK!! We are so busy and able to help the kids and grandkids more plus get back into volunteering in our little town, again. When the weather is halfway nice, we are outside. (I have a picture of me on the tractor if you want to see it!) Anyway, just my two cents worth. Seriously, it's a very personal decision. That's where the prayer comes in Jeanne ---Original Message--- From: Robert Pall Date: 4/3/2008 8:32:19 AM To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: [TMIC] When do you know if it is time to quit! I am obviously on a letter writing campaign…this is due to what I perceive as a worsening of my condition…ok here is my question….I have been working full time for the past 10 years after contacting TM (obviously this was after the hospital and rehab)…I drive more than 2 hours a day (welcome to New York City) and for the first time I am really wondering how much longer I will be able to keep this up…it just keeps getting harder. On the one hand if I stop working I will have all the time in the world to think of my condition (bad!), on the other hand work just keeps getting harder and harder both physically and mentally(bad too!). Please don't tell me to just cut down..that cannot work…..therefore what I have done mentally is say to myself that if I can just work 2 more years then I can retire…only
Re: [TMIC] Brazil
Tobe!!! I'm so PROUD of you and HAPPY for you!!! Enjoyenjoyenjoy!!! Keep a journal so you can relive your trip! I can't stress that enough and take lots of pictures to add to your journal... Have a wonderful few days that you have left and have a safe trip home! Jeanne ---Original Message--- From: T Kanon Date: 4/3/2008 11:47:31 AM To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: [TMIC] Brazil Dear TM Family, I left for Brazil on March 24. My family doctor who is an infectous disease specialist suggested that I DO NOT take the shot for yellow fever so I did not!!! BTW, I´m still in Brazil and will be returning on April 5th. I and five friends landed in Rio and from then on referred to ourselves as the girls from Ipanema. I am having the most awesome time. I am challenging myself to do things that I probably would not do if I was able bodied!!! I took a cable car up Sugar Loaf mountain, toured the city which is so beautiful and ate, ate, ate,. I am now in Iguassu Falls. I walked the cat walk to the Argentina side, took the boat ride which literally goes under the falls and today I took a helicopter ride over the falls. I was so scared doing each of these things but what a great feeling afterward. Having wonderful friends who were always there to give me a hand and encourage me made the difference. I used bug spray with DEET which I don´t like but I felt protected. All those who are deciding whether or not to travael.I say DO IT!!! I ´m not home yet and still can´t believe the experiences I´m having. Am I dreaming?? Stay well everyone, Tobe Foz do Iguaçu Brazil You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost.
[TMIC] urogenital system operation
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Re: [TMIC] When do you know if it is time to quit!
It's hard, isn't it, to realize that it is real and that it is not going to go away like the flu BUT you just keep on doing the very best that you can, keep as good an attitude as possible, DON'T GIVE UP, and every time you go to PT and they tell you to do 25 whatevers, do 35! Keep a smile on your face as much as you can and pretty soon it moves to your heart and soul and that is what can get you through the rougher times. Also, remember that it is okay to have those times when all you want to do is curl up in a ball and feel sad and sometimes even mad.as long, tho, as you get back up and take off again! Life is just too danged short no matter if you're 20 or 70 so you live, laugh, and love..literally! Off of my high horse(which, at times, is a lazy, crazy old mule) Jeanne ---Original Message--- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 4/3/2008 12:35:41 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TMIC] When do you know if it is time to quit! Thank you, I do know the feeling about determination. I was in total disbelief that I had been stricken. Actually I would have to say that I only now am really coming to terms with my TM illness since it hit me almost 7 months ago. In a message dated 4/3/2008 1:26:04 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My last day was a year last Sept. The TM hit 5/2005 and I was determined I could get right back to work as soon as I could stand and move with a cane, by golly! It actually set me back a bit because I pushed myself too hard. The best way is to go on line. If I was starting out, I would go to the college and go into the nursing department and talk to one of the advisors. They would be wonderful in getting you started. You will have your parallels that you'll need to get out of the way. You'll need to get your school transcripts and you will get credit for a lot you've already taken in the maths, sciences, and humanities. Some classes you can probably challenge and may not even need to take them. All of these things your advisor can help you with. The biggest part is walking through that college door to get started! You may go into the program thinking you want to go in a certain field and halfway through change your mind which is perfectly all right! You can't always tell until you get into your studies and clinicals and see what is actually done. I wish you ALL of the best in whichever direction you decide upon!! Please keep me up to date on your decision?? Jeanne ---Original Message--- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 4/3/2008 12:13:13 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TMIC] When do you know if it is time to quit! Thanks for the reply Jeanne, how many years has it been since you had to quit your head nursing job?And what is the best way to get just how many different fields a person can specialize in , in the health care field? In a message dated 4/3/2008 12:56:52 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Yes, I do, Galon. Nurses put miles on (not literally, but it feels like it!) and even more so in a hospital setting. Most all of the medical field is computerized with way more sitting at the computer and not nearly as much moving around working with paper and charts but there is still a lot of moving and walking. Also, there are the hospitals, etc. that have gone to the longer shifts but then you get a longer period of time that you have off. They are also the ones that pay the best. In the clinical settings, you get more regular hours and days but the pay is not as good. Drawbacks in each. BUT!! I don t regret one second of all of the time I was able to be a nurse. Life is way to short to give up your dream and you may be able to work it out just great! There are so many fields in nursing you can get into and I do so encourage you to look into it further! I don't think you would put on as many miles being a radiologist and you might really enjoy that, also! All sorts of directions you can go! The world is open to you! My motto?? JUST DO IT!!! And think of the cheering squad you have here through TMIC no matter which direction you go!!! Jeanne ---Original Message--- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 4/3/2008 10:53:37 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TMIC] When do you know if it is time to quit! Jeanne, I have been strongly considering going back to school in the health care industry, but when my mother just a few weeks ago was in the hospital with a brain tumor and operation the daily walking back and forth from her rooms and the parking garage day after day for over a week had me walking very slowly for the last few days of her stay in the hospital. The distance was great and my fatigue was extreme. This has caused me to rethink this field because I watched all the different nurses and how much they have to walk in a days time. Since you are experienced in this area I would like to ask you a question.If I were to study the
Re: [TMIC] When do you know if it is time to quit!
My last day was a year last Sept. The TM hit 5/2005 and I was determined I could get right back to work as soon as I could stand and move with a cane, by golly! It actually set me back a bit because I pushed myself too hard. The best way is to go on line. If I was starting out, I would go to the college and go into the nursing department and talk to one of the advisors. They would be wonderful in getting you started. You will have your parallels that you'll need to get out of the way. You'll need to get your school transcripts and you will get credit for a lot you've already taken in the maths, sciences, and humanities. Some classes you can probably challenge and may not even need to take them. All of these things your advisor can help you with. The biggest part is walking through that college door to get started! You may go into the program thinking you want to go in a certain field and halfway through change your mind which is perfectly all right! You can't always tell until you get into your studies and clinicals and see what is actually done. I wish you ALL of the best in whichever direction you decide upon!! Please keep me up to date on your decision?? Jeanne ---Original Message--- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 4/3/2008 12:13:13 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TMIC] When do you know if it is time to quit! Thanks for the reply Jeanne, how many years has it been since you had to quit your head nursing job?And what is the best way to get just how many different fields a person can specialize in , in the health care field? In a message dated 4/3/2008 12:56:52 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Yes, I do, Galon. Nurses put miles on (not literally, but it feels like it!) and even more so in a hospital setting. Most all of the medical field is computerized with way more sitting at the computer and not nearly as much moving around working with paper and charts but there is still a lot of moving and walking. Also, there are the hospitals, etc. that have gone to the longer shifts but then you get a longer period of time that you have off. They are also the ones that pay the best. In the clinical settings, you get more regular hours and days but the pay is not as good. Drawbacks in each. BUT!! I don t regret one second of all of the time I was able to be a nurse. Life is way to short to give up your dream and you may be able to work it out just great! There are so many fields in nursing you can get into and I do so encourage you to look into it further! I don't think you would put on as many miles being a radiologist and you might really enjoy that, also! All sorts of directions you can go! The world is open to you! My motto?? JUST DO IT!!! And think of the cheering squad you have here through TMIC no matter which direction you go!!! Jeanne ---Original Message--- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 4/3/2008 10:53:37 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TMIC] When do you know if it is time to quit! Jeanne, I have been strongly considering going back to school in the health care industry, but when my mother just a few weeks ago was in the hospital with a brain tumor and operation the daily walking back and forth from her rooms and the parking garage day after day for over a week had me walking very slowly for the last few days of her stay in the hospital. The distance was great and my fatigue was extreme. This has caused me to rethink this field because I watched all the different nurses and how much they have to walk in a days time. Since you are experienced in this area I would like to ask you a question.If I were to study the Radiologic field do you think the amount of walking would be drastically reduced since most of the time the patients would be coming to me instead of having to go to the patients all day over and over again? What do you think about this theory? In a message dated 4/3/2008 11:09:13 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Oh, Rob, to us there is no complaining when it comes to our TM. If that were the case, we might as well back out of TMIC and crawl in a hole and be alone, again!! One of the most difficult moments of this entire TM time is when I had to walk in and give my notice having to tell my 'other family' of many years that I just could not do what I did before I was stricken. Nursing was so wonderful and the people I worked with and were truly my friends plus I was a lead nurse boss and by golly, I liked that!! I was sad to be giving up all of the patients that I had gotten to know so well over the years, also. The clinic would have let me continue working but my ability and stamina were not even half of what they were before. There was just too much pain and by noon I could hardly motivate. Plus I then had an hour drive back home which was stressful even with hand controls (that I didn't use) (another story).. So, Jack and I talked it over and me,
[TMIC] Sandy and Tobe
I'm traveling with you vicariously. You make it sound awesome. Wish I had your guts. Have a great time and let us know more about your adventures in Brazil and Chile. R
[TMIC] when do you know it's time to quit?
Hi Rob in N.J., It's a very personal decision. Your commute is quite a deterrent and certainly a source of frustration. Would you feel the same way if you worked close to home? I am retired and now only work on Tuesdays and Saturdays, close by thank Goodness. Not that long ago, I could work all week but gradually as time progresses, I noticed that by the time I get home, my feet hurt and I can hardly move. I long to just go to bed regardless of what time it is, read, watch TV and fall asleep. I'm even exhausted the next day. I know that I am not improving. I tell myself that if I don't improve, at least I want to do all I can to not get worse. I exercise hard and I keep working. Sometimes I wonder how much longer I will be capable of working at all, will it be time to quit? I don't share that with anyone but you. When asked how I am (they see me dragging my left foot, my cane, my walker), I smile and say fine or hanging in there, or rarely just a little tired, but I'm okay. No one in interested in hearing anything else. I think it's best to take it one day at a time. I for one am not ready to give up. It's great that you have access to Dr. Kerr and will have a neurologist nearby that he recommends. Let us know the result of the MRI and what follows. Sending good wishes your way. R
Re: [TMIC] When do you know if it is time to quit!
Robert, Try finding a new profession. Before I finished being a Family Practitioner in 1999, I was learning how to be a writer, then started submitting articles to magazines, then was befriended by a woman who hardly knew me- She turned out to my editor. She'd been reading my articles. I wrote well, but just needed a little bit of help. She would rewrite my articles, then send them back to me. I'd study the changes she made, then rewrite the article again. The first time we did this that document attached to our e-mail went back and forth 12 times, then OK'd, and published. I received a check for $1000. I was hooked, plus I'd found a way to continue practicing medicine the way I wanted, not what the insurance co. wanted. I found that the insurance problems were just too much, and that writing articles for women's magazines paid better, and no-one ever called me up in the middle of the night to complain about the latest sexual position, I'd written about in the issue she'd purchased at the grocery store t! hat afternoon. Maybe you can't write. How about a real Estate broker license? Or doing deed searches for law firms? Or Selling Insurance? Or if you want something even better... AMWAY!! Don't Laugh Amway is a pretty unique company. I did Amway for about 5 years while building my practice. A patient showed me the plan. I worked his plan and made lots of money. It made the difference in the quality of home we had, the location of our winter vacation. I actually recruited several other physicians. My patient (Sponsor) is still doing Amway, but lives in a small mansion outside San Diego, works 15 hrs a week and earns $300,000 a year. So, Change how you earn your money Good Luck- Look in the white pages under AMWAY F
Re: [TMIC] When do you know if it is time to quit!
If I were you, I'd ask about the possibility of SS Disability . In my opinion, there's no sense in working until what health you have is gone!! I get about $13,000 a year from SSDisability. How does one live on that amount? Are there people who live on that income? They must not go out to eat very often, probably have to turn the thermostat dfown to 55. That's Scary pH
[TMIC] med question - meloxicam and baclofen
Ok - what's the scoop on these drugs. Have any of you all taken them? Did they help? Where there any significant side effects? I was sent to a bone doc. to have a look. He wants me to try baclofen for spasms, (i didn't know that I was having them - everyone else says that I'm not have spasms - I'm so confussed on the term spasms. - first neuro talked about my legs being spastic because they wouldn't move - he pick them up and the right leg would stick in mid area lol - he'd have to push it back down. When I mentioned spasm later, everyone would look at me oddly and say that I wasn't having spasms. Now this guy is giving me meds for spasms and says that my right leg shows signs of spasticity) He said my vert was great - mild degeneration in mid T and at L-5 S-1 - which I already knew about. The 'arthritis' is genetic/ getting older he said - but it is unusual for my age. He said my 2001 car accident didn't have anything to do with it - but my chiro told me in 01 that it would come in time because it almost always shows up in a few years after a major collision. Anyway - what's the scoop on all these meds. before I decide to go ahead and take them I just wanted find out if it is worth the time. - You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost.
[TMIC] RE: tmic-digest Digest V2008 #156
re: Gaylon Nurisng School Hi, I am Marieke, 32 yrs old, TM since 2004 (hit me at T1, so I was totally paralyzed from mid-chest down). I now walk with a cane and a long (full, KAFO) brace. I take meds 4x a day, for spasticity, neuro pain, low BP, bowels, bladder... AND I will be graduating from nursing school in 5 weeks! I have 4 weeks of clinical left (16 days) and a week of exams and then a few weeks off then I start work (cross your fingers I have an interview next week). I will not lie, nursing school is hard, freaking hard! Not just because of the course work, but because of TM and what it's left me with (or without) I get physically exhausted and basically have NO energy for anything else. Especially now that I have had 4 days a week of clinical... My back hurts, my leg (good side) hurts, more so after the 4 days of 8 hr shifts on my feet. While it's true you can choose where you want to work when you are done, you still have to be able to get through school and it's requirements in clinical (skills as well as required hours). When I started I had no idea if I would be able to get through ONE day of clinical a week the first year, let alone 2 days (in 2nd year) and 4 days in 3rd! BUT I made it... somehow... not sure how! LOL If you think that you can get through the clinical days your school requires (and yeah, a lot of those days are spent standing/walking) then go for it! Feel free to email me or ask me any questions. Marieke [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 11:15:30 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: tmic-digest Digest V2008 #156 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] --Forwarded Message Attachment-- tmic-digest Digest Volume 2008 : Issue 156 Today's Topics: Re: [TMIC] When do you know if it is [ jrushton [EMAIL PROTECTED] ] [TMIC] urogenital system operation[ neda fotouhie [EMAIL PROTECTED] ] --Forwarded Message Attachment-- Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 10:24:59 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] When do you know if it is time to quit! My last day was a year last Sept. The TM hit 5/2005 and I was determined I could get right back to work as soon as I could stand and move with a cane, by golly! It actually set me back a bit because I pushed myself too hard. The best way is to go on line. If I was starting out, I would go to the college and go into the nursing department and talk to one of the advisors. They would be wonderful in getting you started. You will have your parallels that you'll need to get out of the way. You'll need to get your school transcripts and you will get credit for a lot you've already taken in the maths, sciences, and humanities. Some classes you can probably challenge and may not even need to take them. All of these things your advisor can help you with. The biggest part is walking through that college door to get started! You may go into the program thinking you want to go in a certain field and halfway through change your mind which is perfectly all right! You can't always tell until you get into your studies and clinicals and see what is actually done. I wish you ALL of the best in whichever direction you decide upon!! Please keep me up to date on your decision?? Jeanne ---Original Message--- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 4/3/2008 12:13:13 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TMIC] When do you know if it is time to quit! Thanks for the reply Jeanne, how many years has it been since you had to quit your head nursing job?And what is the best way to get just how many different fields a person can specialize in , in the health care field? In a message dated 4/3/2008 12:56:52 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Yes, I do, Galon. Nurses put miles on (not literally, but it feels like it!) and even more so in a hospital setting. Most all of the medical field is computerized with way more sitting at the computer and not nearly as much moving around working with paper and charts but there is still a lot of moving and walking. Also, there are the hospitals, etc. that have gone to the longer shifts but then you get a longer period of time that you have off. They are also the ones that pay the best. In the clinical settings, you get more regular hours and days but the pay is not as good. Drawbacks in each. BUT!! I don't regret one second of all of the time I was able to be a nurse. Life is way to short to give up your dream and you may be able to work it out just great! There are so many fields in nursing you can get into and I do so encourage you to look into it further! I don't think you would put on as many miles being a radiologist and you might really enjoy that, also! All sorts of directions you can go! The world is open to you! My motto?? JUST DO IT!!! And think of the cheering squad you have here through TMIC
