2" rear block lift only on 2003 2wd chevy 2wd s10 blazer ???

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DING DING!! Air bags— the best way to go. And not too pricey, either. Plus you can "remove" them when you don’t need them <drop the pressure to just a pound or two> You can get them from JCW for about $150 or so.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I ‘m thinking that blocks are out of the question because as "Styx" > pointed out your axle is above the springs so blocks will lower > the vehicle. > The thought of towing a 20′ cruiser with extended shackles gives me > heartburn. > You should seriously consider beefing the leafs or installing air-bags. > — > Mad Dog > Good info Mad .. True newbie here and looking for some info like this > help make desicion. In terms of lateral movement, whats the risk? and > are shackles any worse than blocks? > Also, how can these guys claim max lift of 2" on a 1.5" product? > BTW, I wont be doing any real offroading with this truck, but will be > towing a 20 foot cruiser. > thanks again.

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Following up on my own question. Will the stock 2wd rear shocks be long up enough for a 2" rear lift? It also does appear that Tough Country makes a block lift for the s-10 2wd blazer – not sure why. The truck’s rear uses springs (not coils).. What about the following Warrior 1.5" spring shackle product http://www.tellico4×4.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_offroad/6360 1-1/2" Rear Lift Shackles For Chevy $34.95 Will the stock shocks be long enough with this product? Will the ride be noticably tighter? Long term effects on the suspension/truck. Thanks.

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Isn’t the rear of an S10 ABOVE the leafs? adding a block will lower it. On my 87 I added blocks to lower it level with the V8 installed.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > If it doesn’t come with longer u-bolts…..get them > You wont need to shim the angle cause it under 4" > of lift. > Maybe you should consider a add a leaf kit instead of blocks, > it would supplement the load carrying capacity while lifting > the ass end and they are safer than blocks. > — > Mad Dog > I want to lift the rear of my truck – mostly for astetics, like the > way she looks with her butt up a little, but mostly don’t like the it > looks with any weight, like she’s dragging. > Considering one of those Rough Country Lift Block Kits – they are > really affordable and look easy to self install.

http://us.shop.com/cc.amos?main=catalog&pcd=5743552&adtg=05300436&GA=… – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Questions: > Will this block lift affect the ride in any way, what about the > shocks, what happens why you extend two inches forcing a new section > to take the brunt? > Regarding installation, easy do it yourself job? Any suggestions? > Thanks for any help or information.

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Good point, I was assuming he had done a spring-over — Mad Dog

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Isn’t the rear of an S10 ABOVE the leafs? adding a block will lower it. > On my 87 I added blocks to lower it level with the V8 installed. > If it doesn’t come with longer u-bolts…..get them > You wont need to shim the angle cause it under 4" > of lift. > Maybe you should consider a add a leaf kit instead of blocks, > it would supplement the load carrying capacity while lifting > the ass end and they are safer than blocks. > — > Mad Dog > > I want to lift the rear of my truck – mostly for astetics, like the > > way she looks with her butt up a little, but mostly don’t like the it > > looks with any weight, like she’s dragging. > > Considering one of those Rough Country Lift Block Kits – they are > > really affordable and look easy to self install.

http://us.shop.com/cc.amos?main=catalog&pcd=5743552&adtg=05300436&GA=… – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> > Questions: > > Will this block lift affect the ride in any way, what about the > > shocks, what happens why you extend two inches forcing a new section > > to take the brunt? > > Regarding installation, easy do it yourself job? Any suggestions? > > Thanks for any help or information.

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Yes its spring (not coil). How about shackles like these: http://www.tellico4×4.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_offroad/6360 Good idea? Will the 2" lift seriously impact the ride/ stock shocks (2003 s10 blazer 2wd) ? Today I think the back end is all over the place anyways. Thanks.

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When i said "spring-over" i meant locating the axle under the springs which would lift the truck w/o changing springs but you must cut the spring perches off the bottom of the axle housing and weld them on top. 4" of shackle length will lift the truck 2" Shackle length versus lift is a 2:1 ratio I don’t like shackles because they allow lateral axle movement. — Mad Dog

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Yes its spring (not coil). How about shackles like these: > http://www.tellico4×4.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_offroad/6360 > Good idea? Will the 2" lift seriously impact the ride/ stock shocks > (2003 s10 blazer 2wd) ? Today I think the back end is all over the > place anyways. > Thanks.

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Good info Mad .. True newbie here and looking for some info like this help make desicion. In terms of lateral movement, whats the risk? and are shackles any worse than blocks? Also, how can these guys claim max lift of 2" on a 1.5" product? BTW, I wont be doing any real offroading with this truck, but will be towing a 20 foot cruiser. thanks again.

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I ‘m thinking that blocks are out of the question because as "Styx" pointed out your axle is above the springs so blocks will lower the vehicle. The thought of towing a 20′ cruiser with extended shackles gives me heartburn. You should seriously consider beefing the leafs or installing air-bags. — Mad Dog

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Good info Mad .. True newbie here and looking for some info like this > help make desicion. In terms of lateral movement, whats the risk? and > are shackles any worse than blocks? > Also, how can these guys claim max lift of 2" on a 1.5" product? > BTW, I wont be doing any real offroading with this truck, but will be > towing a 20 foot cruiser. > thanks again.

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If it doesn’t come with longer u-bolts…..get them You wont need to shim the angle cause it under 4" of lift. Maybe you should consider a add a leaf kit instead of blocks, it would supplement the load carrying capacity while lifting the ass end and they are safer than blocks. — Mad Dog

> I want to lift the rear of my truck – mostly for astetics, like the > way she looks with her butt up a little, but mostly don’t like the it > looks with any weight, like she’s dragging. > Considering one of those Rough Country Lift Block Kits – they are > really affordable and look easy to self install.

http://us.shop.com/cc.amos?main=catalog&pcd=5743552&adtg=05300436&GA=… – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Questions: > Will this block lift affect the ride in any way, what about the > shocks, what happens why you extend two inches forcing a new section > to take the brunt? > Regarding installation, easy do it yourself job? Any suggestions? > Thanks for any help or information.

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I want to lift the rear of my truck – mostly for astetics, like the way she looks with her butt up a little, but mostly don’t like the it looks with any weight, like she’s dragging. Considering one of those Rough Country Lift Block Kits – they are really affordable and look easy to self install. http://us.shop.com/cc.amos?main=catalog&pcd=5743552&adtg=05300436&GA=… Questions: Will this block lift affect the ride in any way, what about the shocks, what happens why you extend two inches forcing a new section to take the brunt? Regarding installation, easy do it yourself job? Any suggestions? Thanks for any help or information.

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excruciating heartburn / esophagitis

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Developed after 10 days on Doxycycline as treatment for prostatitis. My gastroenterologist suspects the doxycycline is the cause.  I would tend to agree, but I always took it with a full meal, so can’t quite see how it could have worked its evil on my esophagus.  Anyway, assuming I have doxy induced esophagitis, my doc put me on 30mg prevacid 1x/day, and sucralfate 4x/day.  So far, after only 1 day’s treatment, I am still in agony.  I have slept virtually not at all the past two nights because of the pain, which is still excruciating even when fully upright.  Food or lack of it does little to affect the pain.  Tylenol seems to do nothing as well. Is there any medication I can take to relieve the pain so that I can sleep and let the other medicines do their work?  I’ve heard of a "GI cocktail" that has lidocain in it that is used in ERs.  Is there something similar OTC? TIA for any and all ideas — John.

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In article <95556f1e.0402110805.5b5cc475 > Developed after 10 days on Doxycycline as treatment for prostatitis. > My gastroenterologist suspects the doxycycline is the cause.  I would > tend to agree, but I always took it with a full meal, so can’t quite > see how it could have worked its evil on my esophagus.  Anyway, > assuming I have doxy induced esophagitis, my doc put me on 30mg > prevacid 1x/day, and sucralfate 4x/day.  So far, after only 1 day’s > treatment, I am still in agony.  I have slept virtually not at all the > past two nights because of the pain, which is still excruciating even > when fully upright.  Food or lack of it does little to affect the > pain.  Tylenol seems to do nothing as well. Is there any medication I > can take to relieve the pain so that I can sleep and let the other > medicines do their work?  I’ve heard of a "GI cocktail" that has > lidocain in it that is used in ERs.  Is there something similar OTC? > TIA for any and all ideas — John.

First of all, one can take prevacid 30 mg twice a day.  It is a large dose, but not that infrequently done (I’m doing it for the last month and it’s helped a lot with acid burning my throat till I could barely talk).  If you’re in the US, and using our wonderful insurance plans…..your doctor will have to get special permission for the large dose, but it can be done and it will make a big difference. Also, OTC Gaviscon is different from other antacids in that it creates a barrier of foam so the acid has a harder time refluxing.  If you take too much, the magnesium in it might give you some diahrrea – but again, for a little while, no harm done. In the health food camp:  1 tsp of aloe vera juice (pure) a few times a day.  DGL (deglycerized licorice) tablets chewed 15 minutes before meals. Put some kind of blocks under the head of your bed so that it is at an angle – they usually recommend 6 to 8 inches.   DO NOT USE EXTRA PILLOWS – you need the blocks under the top of the boxspring to create the proper angle. There are other things, such as medicines available in other countries, but not here, but those will take weeks for you to get and you’ll probably be better by then. Hope this helps and that you’re feeling better soon. Louise

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flare up because of SPLENDA?

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I have had heartburn incidences periodically for over 15 years. Starting at the end of September, I had the flare up from hell. Nonstop pain.  Last weekend I had no pain.  Oddly enough, I was out of town.  I kept thinking to myself what was different.  I realized that I had not brought my Splenda (sugar substitute with me) and was using Equal and regular sugar.  Since I have been home, I have used only real sugar and still no pain. Coincidence?  Maybe.  But it was in September that I started using Splenda.  Anyone else ever have problems with this?  I know it is not the cause of my original problem, but it seems that it heightened the pain intensity and amount.

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In article <350bd14.0312161924.63812e87 > I have had heartburn incidences periodically for over 15 years. > Starting at the end of September, I had the flare up from hell. > Nonstop pain.  Last weekend I had no pain.  Oddly enough, I was out of > town.  I kept thinking to myself what was different.  I realized that > I had not brought my Splenda (sugar substitute with me) and was using > Equal and regular sugar.  Since I have been home, I have used only > real sugar and still no pain. Coincidence?  Maybe.  But it was in > September that I started using Splenda.  Anyone else ever have > problems with this?  I know it is not the cause of my original > problem, but it seems that it heightened the pain intensity and > amount.

YES!   I have been increasingly sick for over a year and recently discovered that all the non-absorbable sugars tend to cause excessive gas.  I was using Splenda almost exclusively during this time but never put the two together. In my case the increased gas definitely has been connected to increased reflux.  I have stopped all artificial sweeteners and I’m not all better, but I’m noticeably improved. I’ve been trying xylitol (Miracle Sweet) which comes from Finland and is, I believe a natural and absorbable sugar.   I think it’s ok but I’m so flared that it’s hard to tell. My gastro (AFTER I found out about the artificial sweeteners), also told me that some people have trouble with the sugars in milk products as well. Keep us posted as to how you’re doing and what you’ve found.   Louise

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > In article <350bd14.0312161924.63812e87 > I have had heartburn incidences periodically for over 15 years. > Starting at the end of September, I had the flare up from hell. > Nonstop pain.  Last weekend I had no pain.  Oddly enough, I was out of > town.  I kept thinking to myself what was different.  I realized that > I had not brought my Splenda (sugar substitute with me) and was using > Equal and regular sugar.  Since I have been home, I have used only > real sugar and still no pain. Coincidence?  Maybe.  But it was in > September that I started using Splenda.  Anyone else ever have > problems with this?  I know it is not the cause of my original > problem, but it seems that it heightened the pain intensity and > amount. > YES!   > I have been increasingly sick for over a year and recently > discovered that all the non-absorbable sugars tend to cause > excessive gas.  I was using Splenda almost exclusively > during this time but never put the two together. > In my case the increased gas definitely has been connected > to increased reflux.  I have stopped all artificial > sweeteners and I’m not all better, but I’m noticeably > improved. > I’ve been trying xylitol (Miracle Sweet) which comes from > Finland and is, I believe a natural and absorbable sugar.   > I think it’s ok but I’m so flared that it’s hard to tell. > My gastro (AFTER I found out about the artificial > sweeteners), also told me that some people have trouble > with the sugars in milk products as well. > Keep us posted as to how you’re doing and what you’ve > found.   > Louise

hi louise! thanks for your input.  10 days splenda free and there is a major difference.  like i said, it wasn’t what caused years of reflux, but what has amazed me is how i have controlled my diet so well and still had horrible problems while i was using splenda.  if i had eaten this way before, i would never have had a problem.  this body hasn’t seen a margarita or mexican food for 4 months now…no sodas, fried foods, fatty foods etc.  i eat small amounts intentionally avoiding that sensation of being "full".  i just eat to ease the hunger and wait and do it again when i need to.  no big dinners and i raise the head of my bed and i don’t wear tight clothing around the middle.  if splenda was indeed the "bad guy", that would explain why none of that was working very well.  i am gonna stay off the rest of 2003 and see what happens.  I WANNA GET OFF MY MEDS!!!!  anyone else out there ever had an issue with this?  howard, how about any of your patients?  i have to believe there are foods that have a negative affect on this condition in certain sensitive individuals. melanie

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In article – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> In article <350bd14.0312161924.63812e87 > > I have had heartburn incidences periodically for over 15 years. > > Starting at the end of September, I had the flare up from hell. > > Nonstop pain.  Last weekend I had no pain.  Oddly enough, I was out of > > town.  I kept thinking to myself what was different.  I realized that > > I had not brought my Splenda (sugar substitute with me) and was using > > Equal and regular sugar.  Since I have been home, I have used only > > real sugar and still no pain. Coincidence?  Maybe.  But it was in > > September that I started using Splenda.  Anyone else ever have > > problems with this?  I know it is not the cause of my original > > problem, but it seems that it heightened the pain intensity and > > amount. > YES!   > I have been increasingly sick for over a year and recently > discovered that all the non-absorbable sugars tend to cause > excessive gas.  I was using Splenda almost exclusively > during this time but never put the two together. > In my case the increased gas definitely has been connected > to increased reflux.  I have stopped all artificial > sweeteners and I’m not all better, but I’m noticeably > improved. > I’ve been trying xylitol (Miracle Sweet) which comes from > Finland and is, I believe a natural and absorbable sugar.   > I think it’s ok but I’m so flared that it’s hard to tell. > My gastro (AFTER I found out about the artificial > sweeteners), also told me that some people have trouble > with the sugars in milk products as well. > Keep us posted as to how you’re doing and what you’ve > found.   > Louise > hi louise! > thanks for your input.  10 days splenda free and there is a major > difference.  like i said, it wasn’t what caused years of reflux, but > what has amazed me is how i have controlled my diet so well and still > had horrible problems while i was using splenda.  if i had eaten this > way before, i would never have had a problem.  this body hasn’t seen a > margarita or mexican food for 4 months now…no sodas, fried foods, > fatty foods etc.  i eat small amounts intentionally avoiding that

 hi, I assume that you do know about the "standard" no-no foods such as carbonated beverages, chocolate, alcohol, mint, and for me, definitely garlic and onions.  I also discovered that the menthol in cough drops is a peppermint based substance and should be avoided. Do you find that gas builds up when you have the worst reflux? Louise —

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flare up because of SPLENDA?

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I have had heartburn incidences periodically for over 15 years. Starting at the end of September, I had the flare up from hell. Nonstop pain.  Last weekend I had no pain.  Oddly enough, I was out of town.  I kept thinking to myself what was different.  I realized that I had not brought my Splenda (sugar substitute with me) and was using Equal and regular sugar.  Since I have been home, I have used only real sugar and still no pain. Coincidence?  Maybe.  But it was in September that I started using Splenda.  Anyone else ever have problems with this?  I know it is not the cause of my original problem, but it seems that it heightened the pain intensity and amount.

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In article <350bd14.0312161924.63812e87 > I have had heartburn incidences periodically for over 15 years. > Starting at the end of September, I had the flare up from hell. > Nonstop pain.  Last weekend I had no pain.  Oddly enough, I was out of > town.  I kept thinking to myself what was different.  I realized that > I had not brought my Splenda (sugar substitute with me) and was using > Equal and regular sugar.  Since I have been home, I have used only > real sugar and still no pain. Coincidence?  Maybe.  But it was in > September that I started using Splenda.  Anyone else ever have > problems with this?  I know it is not the cause of my original > problem, but it seems that it heightened the pain intensity and > amount.

YES!   I have been increasingly sick for over a year and recently discovered that all the non-absorbable sugars tend to cause excessive gas.  I was using Splenda almost exclusively during this time but never put the two together. In my case the increased gas definitely has been connected to increased reflux.  I have stopped all artificial sweeteners and I’m not all better, but I’m noticeably improved. I’ve been trying xylitol (Miracle Sweet) which comes from Finland and is, I believe a natural and absorbable sugar.   I think it’s ok but I’m so flared that it’s hard to tell. My gastro (AFTER I found out about the artificial sweeteners), also told me that some people have trouble with the sugars in milk products as well. Keep us posted as to how you’re doing and what you’ve found.   Louise

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > In article <350bd14.0312161924.63812e87 > I have had heartburn incidences periodically for over 15 years. > Starting at the end of September, I had the flare up from hell. > Nonstop pain.  Last weekend I had no pain.  Oddly enough, I was out of > town.  I kept thinking to myself what was different.  I realized that > I had not brought my Splenda (sugar substitute with me) and was using > Equal and regular sugar.  Since I have been home, I have used only > real sugar and still no pain. Coincidence?  Maybe.  But it was in > September that I started using Splenda.  Anyone else ever have > problems with this?  I know it is not the cause of my original > problem, but it seems that it heightened the pain intensity and > amount. > YES!   > I have been increasingly sick for over a year and recently > discovered that all the non-absorbable sugars tend to cause > excessive gas.  I was using Splenda almost exclusively > during this time but never put the two together. > In my case the increased gas definitely has been connected > to increased reflux.  I have stopped all artificial > sweeteners and I’m not all better, but I’m noticeably > improved. > I’ve been trying xylitol (Miracle Sweet) which comes from > Finland and is, I believe a natural and absorbable sugar.   > I think it’s ok but I’m so flared that it’s hard to tell. > My gastro (AFTER I found out about the artificial > sweeteners), also told me that some people have trouble > with the sugars in milk products as well. > Keep us posted as to how you’re doing and what you’ve > found.   > Louise

hi louise! thanks for your input.  10 days splenda free and there is a major difference.  like i said, it wasn’t what caused years of reflux, but what has amazed me is how i have controlled my diet so well and still had horrible problems while i was using splenda.  if i had eaten this way before, i would never have had a problem.  this body hasn’t seen a margarita or mexican food for 4 months now…no sodas, fried foods, fatty foods etc.  i eat small amounts intentionally avoiding that sensation of being "full".  i just eat to ease the hunger and wait and do it again when i need to.  no big dinners and i raise the head of my bed and i don’t wear tight clothing around the middle.  if splenda was indeed the "bad guy", that would explain why none of that was working very well.  i am gonna stay off the rest of 2003 and see what happens.  I WANNA GET OFF MY MEDS!!!!  anyone else out there ever had an issue with this?  howard, how about any of your patients?  i have to believe there are foods that have a negative affect on this condition in certain sensitive individuals. melanie

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In article – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> In article <350bd14.0312161924.63812e87 > > I have had heartburn incidences periodically for over 15 years. > > Starting at the end of September, I had the flare up from hell. > > Nonstop pain.  Last weekend I had no pain.  Oddly enough, I was out of > > town.  I kept thinking to myself what was different.  I realized that > > I had not brought my Splenda (sugar substitute with me) and was using > > Equal and regular sugar.  Since I have been home, I have used only > > real sugar and still no pain. Coincidence?  Maybe.  But it was in > > September that I started using Splenda.  Anyone else ever have > > problems with this?  I know it is not the cause of my original > > problem, but it seems that it heightened the pain intensity and > > amount. > YES!   > I have been increasingly sick for over a year and recently > discovered that all the non-absorbable sugars tend to cause > excessive gas.  I was using Splenda almost exclusively > during this time but never put the two together. > In my case the increased gas definitely has been connected > to increased reflux.  I have stopped all artificial > sweeteners and I’m not all better, but I’m noticeably > improved. > I’ve been trying xylitol (Miracle Sweet) which comes from > Finland and is, I believe a natural and absorbable sugar.   > I think it’s ok but I’m so flared that it’s hard to tell. > My gastro (AFTER I found out about the artificial > sweeteners), also told me that some people have trouble > with the sugars in milk products as well. > Keep us posted as to how you’re doing and what you’ve > found.   > Louise > hi louise! > thanks for your input.  10 days splenda free and there is a major > difference.  like i said, it wasn’t what caused years of reflux, but > what has amazed me is how i have controlled my diet so well and still > had horrible problems while i was using splenda.  if i had eaten this > way before, i would never have had a problem.  this body hasn’t seen a > margarita or mexican food for 4 months now…no sodas, fried foods, > fatty foods etc.  i eat small amounts intentionally avoiding that

 hi, I assume that you do know about the "standard" no-no foods such as carbonated beverages, chocolate, alcohol, mint, and for me, definitely garlic and onions.  I also discovered that the menthol in cough drops is a peppermint based substance and should be avoided. Do you find that gas builds up when you have the worst reflux? Louise —

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Anybody awake and want to chat?

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I’m just hanging out in the chat room – too tired to watch the rest of the movie I rented (Gladiator) but too awake to go to bed…. Come on in and join me! Michele

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I’m at the chat room right now.  Hope it not too late.  It is still early 9:30p in calif. John K — Make a FREE long distance call from your PC! http://www.eboom.com/free/

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I’m just hanging out in the chat room – too tired to watch the rest of the > movie I rented (Gladiator) but too awake to go to bed…. > Come on in and join me! > Michele

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> I’m just hanging out in the chat room – too tired to watch the rest of the > movie I rented (Gladiator) but too awake to go to bed…. > Come on in and join me! > Michele

         Michele, I don’t know if it’s too late for you or not.  It’s 12:50AM Central Time where I am, & I would be glad to chat with you, abdominal pain keeping me up again tonite. (competes with back pain for attention <g>) Hope that I find you & it’s not too late, otherwise I will try again tomorrow.          With Love, Caring, & Peace,                   Albert — Tis easier to go thru the eye of a needle, than the knee of an idol                        web    http://www.schmendrik.org

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Dear Albert:  Are you taking anything for irritable bowel syndrome? Is the pain intestinal or in your stomach proper?  Librax works well for me for intestional pain and phenergan works for the tummy pain along with the Prilosec twice a day.  Would yor doctor consider any of these or do you think any of them would help?  Just a couple of thoughts.  Thinking of you… Take Care, Deanie – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I’m just hanging out in the chat room – too tired to watch the rest of the > movie I rented (Gladiator) but too awake to go to bed…. > Come on in and join me! > Michele >         Michele, >I don’t know if it’s too late for you or not.  It’s 12:50AM Central >Time where I am, & I would be glad to chat with you, abdominal pain >keeping me up again tonite. (competes with back pain for attention <g>) >Hope that I find you & it’s not too late, otherwise I will try again >tomorrow. >         With Love, Caring, & Peace, >                  Albert >– >Tis easier to go thru the eye of a needle, than the knee of an idol >                       web    http://www.schmendrik.org

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Hi Albert, Sorry I missed you – I stayed for a little while and then went to bed.  Hope to see you there another time and I also hope you are feeling better. Michele – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I’m just hanging out in the chat room – too tired to watch the rest of the > movie I rented (Gladiator) but too awake to go to bed…. > Come on in and join me! > Michele >         Michele, >I don’t know if it’s too late for you or not.  It’s 12:50AM Central >Time where I am, & I would be glad to chat with you, abdominal pain >keeping me up again tonite. (competes with back pain for attention <g>) >Hope that I find you & it’s not too late, otherwise I will try again >tomorrow. >         With Love, Caring, & Peace, >                  Albert >– >Tis easier to go thru the eye of a needle, than the knee of an idol >                       web    http://www.schmendrik.org

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[[ This message was both posted and mailed: see    the "To," "Cc," and "Newsgroups" headers for details. ]] > Dear Albert:  Are you taking anything for irritable bowel syndrome? > Is the pain intestinal or in your stomach proper?  Librax works well > for me for intestional pain and phenergan works for the tummy pain > along with the Prilosec twice a day.  Would yor doctor consider any of > these or do you think any of them would help?  Just a couple of > thoughts.  Thinking of you… > Take Care, > Deanie

         Deanie, God bless you for the suggestions.  I am currently taking 150mg generic Zantac at bedtime for horrible acid reflux.  Thought I had a heart attack one night, almost called my internist at about 2AM one morning. The Gastroenterologist that decided I had IBS after giving me an Endoscopy & Colonoscopy (maternal grandma had colon cancer) is only giving me MiraLax.  That is a prescription laxative to help with the miserable constipation from the Methadone.  I had planned to schedule an appt. with him this week or next, and will ask. Thank you again for the suggestions, I have felt so lost since he first suggested that I had IBS.  When I told him of the horrible pain, he just nodded, and said ok.  He did not offer any drugs to help the problem.  Like many docs I have seen in the past, he probably thinks that at 12 scripts already, I am taking enough prescription medication. Too bad he doesn’t have the care/comfort of the patient primary in his mind.  He didn’t even tell me that there were meds available to help with the IBS, or possibly the pain from it.  I will say that 70-80mg of Methadone a day doesn’t even touch the pain in the abdomen! Some days the pain feels like the stomach proper, and other days it does feel lower, like in the intestines.  That’s just me guessing, tho, it could all be in the intestines, and I just don’t know how low the stomach is in the human body :-} Again, thanks for the help, hope you are having as pain free nights & days as is humanly possible.  You are in my thoughts & prayers, and I will put 36 cents in the pishka for you.  Your kindness & support are nothing short of amazing.          With Love, Caring, & Peace,                   Albert — Tis easier to go thru the eye of a needle, than the knee of an idol                        web    http://www.schmendrik.org

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[[ This message was both posted and mailed: see    the "To," "Cc," and "Newsgroups" headers for details. ]] > Hi Albert, > Sorry I missed you – I stayed for a little while and then went to bed.  Hope > to see you there another time and I also hope you are feeling better. > Michele

         Michele, I hope that you are feeling better now, and the pain has dropped to a more managable level.  The abdominal pain is a little better on days when I take just a little muscle relaxant, NOT enough to take a "trip", ala the ’60s :-} Hoping that you are having as pain free nights and days as are humanly possible, and that you are getting better rest now.  Looking forward to chatting with you another night.          With Love, Caring, & Peace,                   Albert — Tis easier to go thru the eye of a needle, than the knee of an idol                        web    http://www.schmendrik.org

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FAT!!!

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In today’s Washington Post, on the (bottom of the) front page: Human Fat May Provide Stem Cells "Scientists for the first time have transformed human fat into a variety of different tissue types, suggesting the much reviled substance may be an unexpected source of cells useful for the treatment of a wide range of ills." http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A61404-2001Apr 9.html

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<giggle> Well I have about 170 pounds of fat they can use for their product. I am a willing giver. Di

: In today’s Washington Post, on the (bottom of the) front : page: : : Human Fat May Provide Stem Cells : : "Scientists for the first time have transformed human fat : into a variety of different tissue types, suggesting the : much reviled substance may be an unexpected source of cells : useful for the treatment of a wide range of ills." : : http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A61404-2001Apr : 9.html : : : : : :

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><giggle> Well I have about 170 pounds of fat they can use for their >product. I am a willing giver.

Di, You beat me to the punch…..I was just about to offer to donate all they needed Bev Remove the "SpamFree" for email, please.  

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Well you can help but the first 170 comes from me. LOL Besides you are not —that word—anyway. You are beautiful Love Di

: ><giggle> Well I have about 170 pounds of fat they can use for their : >product. I am a willing giver. : : Di, : : You beat me to the punch…..I was just about to offer to donate all they : needed : : Bev : : : Remove the "SpamFree" for email, please. :

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Me, three!  Take it all! melodymom – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -><giggle> Well I have about 170 pounds of fat they can use for their >product. I am a willing giver. > Di, > You beat me to the punch…..I was just about to offer to donate all they > needed > Bev > Remove the "SpamFree" for email, please.

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Do you think they will do free liposuction as a means of harvesting the fat? Just wondering where I can make the appointment..starting with the 6 chins. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > <giggle> Well I have about 170 pounds of fat they can use for their > product. I am a willing giver. > Di > : In today’s Washington Post, on the (bottom of the) front > : page: > : > : Human Fat May Provide Stem Cells > : > : "Scientists for the first time have transformed human fat > : into a variety of different tissue types, suggesting the > : much reviled substance may be an unexpected source of cells > : useful for the treatment of a wide range of ills." > : > : http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A61404-2001Apr > : 9.html > : > : > : > : > : > :

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<giggle> Hmmm. I hope so cause I have TB (two bellies) Di

: Do you think they will do free liposuction as a means of harvesting the : fat? : Just wondering where I can make the appointment..starting with the 6 : chins. :

: : > <giggle> Well I have about 170 pounds of fat they can use for their : > product. I am a willing giver. : > Di : > : In today’s Washington Post, on the (bottom of the) front : > : page: : > : : > : Human Fat May Provide Stem Cells : > : : > : "Scientists for the first time have transformed human fat : > : into a variety of different tissue types, suggesting the : > : much reviled substance may be an unexpected source of cells : > : useful for the treatment of a wide range of ills." : > : : > : http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A61404-2001Apr : > : 9.html : > : : > : : > : : > : : > : : > : :

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> Well you can help but the first 170 comes from me. LOL Besides you are > not —that word—anyway. You are beautiful

You are BOTH beautiful, how come you are both up so early though. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Love Di > : You beat me to the punch…..I was just about to offer to donate all > they > : needed

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Hi sweetie Thanks so much. It is 4:45 p.m. here. going to bed in about 6 hours. What are you doing up so early. LOL Di

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: > Well you can help but the first 170 comes from me. LOL Besides you : are : > not —that word—anyway. You are beautiful : : You are BOTH beautiful, how come you are both up so early though. : : > Love Di : > : You beat me to the punch…..I was just about to offer to donate : all : > they : > : needed : :

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>In today’s Washington Post, on the (bottom of the) front >page: >Human Fat May Provide Stem Cells >"Scientists for the first time have transformed human fat >into a variety of different tissue types, suggesting the >much reviled substance may be an unexpected source of cells >useful for the treatment of a wide range of ills." >http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A61404-2001Apr >9.html

oh this is SO cool! — dx as Type 1 in Mar 00, joyfully pumpin’ since October! "I’d rather be loved by only me,     than create a facade and be loved by no one." — wombn "Never give up", Winston Churchill www.mindspring.com/~wombn On ANY "advice" I give here: I expect you to research it and confirm it independently

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> Hi sweetie > Thanks so much. It is 4:45 p.m. here. going to bed in about 6 > hours. What are you doing up so early. LOL

Sorry, get the times mixed up I am always up early, have kids – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> :

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Me too got Jacob and he is enough to be considered kids. LOL Di

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: > Hi sweetie : > Thanks so much. It is 4:45 p.m. here. going to bed in about 6 : > hours. What are you doing up so early. LOL : : Sorry, get the times mixed up I am always up early, have kids : > : : > : > :

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Thanks Di and Jan I was up early because I had a followup with the gastroenterologist today.  I saw her about 3 months ago with a swallowing problem, and was unable at that time to do a test she wanted because of a work conflict (no coverage when you are a one-woman show). The swallowing problem has disappeared, however, I’m having discomfort in my chest  which goes straight thru to my back, which sometimes worsens after I eat.  It’s like a dull ache, and lasts off and on for days. She was very concerned that, as a diabetic, I had not had a cardiology workup in 7 years, especially since I take heart meds and still experience palpitations and occasional tachycardia.  She doesn’t believe in taking chances where diabetics and chest pain are concerned.  She insisted that I go back to my cardiologist for a complete exam. The Gastro Doc is also going to do an upper GI and Barium Swallowing test to rule out any problems with my esophagus, especially Barrett’s Esophagus, since I have experienced heartburn for many years.   All in all, I am very pleased with the care I received….. Now, if I can just get a referral to an endo Bev Remove the "SpamFree" for email, please.  

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(((Bev))) You sure do have your share of pain and suffering. Keeping you in my prayers. Good to see you post. I don’t see too much of it. Dale had an EGD and the doctors thought he may have to have surgery but not yet. He has to avoid red meat, caffeine, chicken, any fried food because he had inflammation around the esophagus leading to the stomach. He is taking Aciphex for it right now. I hope you get better and it isn’t bad news after your tests. Love Di

: Thanks Di and Jan : : I was up early because I had a followup with the gastroenterologist today.  I : saw her about 3 months ago with a swallowing problem, and was unable at that : time to do a test she wanted because of a work conflict (no coverage when you : are a one-woman show). : : The swallowing problem has disappeared, however, I’m having discomfort in my : chest  which goes straight thru to my back, which sometimes worsens after I : eat.  It’s like a dull ache, and lasts off and on for days. She was very : concerned that, as a diabetic, I had not had a cardiology workup in 7 years, : especially since I take heart meds and still experience palpitations and : occasional tachycardia.  She doesn’t believe in taking chances where diabetics : and chest pain are concerned.  She insisted that I go back to my cardiologist : for a complete exam. : : The Gastro Doc is also going to do an upper GI and Barium Swallowing test to : rule out any problems with my esophagus, especially Barrett’s Esophagus, since : I have experienced heartburn for many years. : : All in all, I am very pleased with the care I received….. : : Now, if I can just get a referral to an endo : : Bev : : : Remove the "SpamFree" for email, please. :

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Well they can have some of mine just for the asking!!! I figure that they can get about thirty pounds worth off of me for free!! — Paul Patron Saint of Lost Causes and Hopeless Endeavours – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > In today’s Washington Post, on the (bottom of the) front > page: > Human Fat May Provide Stem Cells > "Scientists for the first time have transformed human fat > into a variety of different tissue types, suggesting the > much reviled substance may be an unexpected source of cells > useful for the treatment of a wide range of ills." > http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A61404-2001Apr > 9.html

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>Hmm…You know how they give you cookies after you give blood?   What >would they give fat givers?  Baked potato…fried rice…?

I don’t know,  but I’d be first in line, Tru Bev Remove the "SpamFree" for email, please.  

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you are one up on me. I was second this time. LOL Di

: >Hmm…You know how they give you cookies after you give blood? What : >would they give fat givers?  Baked potato…fried rice…? : > : : I don’t know,  but I’d be first in line, Tru : : Bev : : : Remove the "SpamFree" for email, please. :

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I’ll take the baked tater.

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: : > ><giggle> Well I have about 170 pounds of fat they can use for their : > >product. I am a willing giver. : > : > Di, : > : > You beat me to the punch…..I was just about to offer to donate all they : > needed : > : : Hmm…You know how they give you cookies after you give blood? What : would they give fat givers?  Baked potato…fried rice…?

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> I’ll take the baked tater.

plus burnt baked pumpkin and onion

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> plus burnt baked pumpkin and onion

Okay…now I’m curious…what’s this?  I mean I KNOW what pumpkin is, and onion too, but combined? and burnt? Carol P.

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> plus burnt baked pumpkin and onion > Okay…now I’m curious…what’s this?  I mean I KNOW what pumpkin is, > and onion too, but combined? and burnt?

no, separate, baked potato, baked pumpkin (slightly burnt) and baked whole onion

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I realize I’m bujtting in here, bujt I had similar symptoms (chest pain, dull and sstuffy feeling) a few years ago.  After several tests, it turned oiut to be arthritis in the rib cage and sternum!  The cardiologist siad I didn’t exhibity the classic cardio symptoms at all and he fiddled around for a while; then  he almost literally jumped onto my chest and then asked "Is that it?"  After a couiple more tries, the pain was localized and identified as osteoarthritis…Ibuprofen made it disappear.  I believe part of it was psychosomatic, as well…I pysched myself into believing it was cardio. Gene

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Thanks Di and Jan > I was up early because I had a followup with the gastroenterologist today. I > saw her about 3 months ago with a swallowing problem, and was unable at that > time to do a test she wanted because of a work conflict (no coverage when you > are a one-woman show). > The swallowing problem has disappeared, however, I’m having discomfort in my > chest  which goes straight thru to my back, which sometimes worsens after I > eat.  It’s like a dull ache, and lasts off and on for days. She was very > concerned that, as a diabetic, I had not had a cardiology workup in 7 years, > especially since I take heart meds and still experience palpitations and > occasional tachycardia.  She doesn’t believe in taking chances where diabetics > and chest pain are concerned.  She insisted that I go back to my cardiologist > for a complete exam. > The Gastro Doc is also going to do an upper GI and Barium Swallowing test to > rule out any problems with my esophagus, especially Barrett’s Esophagus, since > I have experienced heartburn for many years. > All in all, I am very pleased with the care I received….. > Now, if I can just get a referral to an endo > Bev > Remove the "SpamFree" for email, please.

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>I realize I’m bujtting in here,

bujt I had similar symptoms (chest pain, – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->dull and sstuffy feeling) a few years ago.  After several tests, it turned >oiut to be arthritis in the rib cage and sternum!  The cardiologist siad I >didn’t exhibity the classic cardio symptoms at all and he fiddled around for >a while; then  he almost literally jumped onto my chest and then asked "Is >that it?"  After a couiple more tries, the pain was localized and identified >as osteoarthritis…Ibuprofen made it disappear.  I believe part of it was >psychosomatic, as well…I pysched myself into believing it was cardio. >Gene > Thanks Di and Jan > I was up early because I had a followup with the gastroenterologist today. >I > saw her about 3 months ago with a swallowing problem, and was unable at >that > time to do a test she wanted because of a work conflict (no coverage when >you > are a one-woman show). > The swallowing problem has disappeared, however, I’m having discomfort in >my > chest  which goes straight thru to my back, which sometimes worsens after >I > eat.  It’s like a dull ache, and lasts off and on for days. She was very > concerned that, as a diabetic, I had not had a cardiology workup in 7 >years, > especially since I take heart meds and still experience palpitations and > occasional tachycardia.  She doesn’t believe in taking chances where >diabetics > and chest pain are concerned.  She insisted that I go back to my >cardiologist > for a complete exam. > The Gastro Doc is also going to do an upper GI and Barium Swallowing test >to > rule out any problems with my esophagus, especially Barrett’s Esophagus, >since > I have experienced heartburn for many years. > All in all, I am very pleased with the care I received….. > Now, if I can just get a referral to an endo > Bev > Remove the "SpamFree" for email, please.

ya know……  there is no such thing as butting into a public discussion.  :-) As far as I’m concerned, you can participate in ANY discussion that’s going on here with no apology and no worries about "butting in". IMO, of course. — dx as Type 1 in Mar 00, joyfully pumpin’ since October! "I’d rather be loved by only me,     than create a facade and be loved by no one." — wombn "Never give up", Winston Churchill www.mindspring.com/~wombn On ANY "advice" I give here: I expect you to research it and confirm it independently

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>I had similar symptoms (chest pain, >dull and sstuffy feeling) a few years ago.  After several tests, it turned >oiut to be arthritis in the rib cage and sternum!  The cardiologist siad I >didn’t exhibity the classic cardio symptoms at all

I really don’t expect a heart problem to be the culprit, but the gastro doc is concerned.   I have had cardio problems before, such as tachycardia and irregular heartbeat, but as far as heart disease I’ve been clear in the past.  I guess this will just provide a base line exam, since I haven’t had one in 7 years. Bev Remove the "SpamFree" for email, please.  

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H. pylori

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>>I mean, it’s not life threatening or anything but it can be so rotten.<<

Constant irritation to the esophageal lining by stomach acid can lead to a condition called Barretts Esophagus. This is a precursor to Esophageal Cancer. Only 10% with Barretts go on to actually get Esophageal Cancer but, I would not want to be one of the 10%. If you are having heartburn more than twice a week do not treat it lightly. Seek medical attention. Ginger juice is a pungent spice. Proceed with caution. It has made some people worse. Some have made the claim that it has helped them but no explanation is given as to why it seems to help. Is it merely numbing the esophageal lining while the acid continues its damage? If anyone has any official studies on the use of Ginger Juice for heartburn, I would be more than interested in seeing them. Heartburn and Gastro Esophageal Reflux web page: http://www.heartburn-help.com

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I did some research on ginger juice and wow! it sounds pretty good. So that’s what I am going to try. The more I think about the drugs I was given for my H.pylori the less I want to take them. For one thing they sound as if they will give my stomach a real battering. And for another thing, there seems to be very little certainty that my symptoms will be cured. My heartburn is worse at night, when it stops me sleeping. I tried raising the head of the bed around 8 inches. I found this amazingly uncomfortable, plus it made no difference. I have to confess I could only put up with it for 2 or 3 nights. It’s amazing that something like heartburn can make such a difference to your life. I mean, it’s not life threatening or anything but it can be so rotten. I’ve got a friend with a cancerous eye tumour and when I start to feel too sorry for myself, I think of her and remind myself whose shoes I’d rather be in.

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Neurontin for pain?

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Has anyone heard of this? Any experiences?? — Christi Exquisite Essentials http://www.eeshops.com Tell me about your PETS! http://www.trilogyonline.com/ChristiConley/ >^,,^<         >^,,^<         >^,,^<         >^,,^<

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I am on neurontin and I have mixed feelings about it.  Sometimes it seems to help and others, not much at all.  It also sometimes gives me odd feelings, like my nerves are kind-of jerking.  It has not stopped my "CPS with neurogenic features" (sheesh!) from progressing. However, I don’t want to come off it either as it is at least some help. Sorry to be so ambivalent about it.  I did have severe dizziness at first but this soon wore off. Sue A Jessie’s website: http://homepages.win.co.nz/creation/Jessindex.html

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I was started on it, but I was having side effects I didn’t like (like feeling slow, and not all there) so I never got up to a high enough dose to get any pain relief. Im starting another similar drug now, called Topamax. So far no bad side effects, but no pain relief, either. But again, I just started, so Im not sure how much more I have to increase before I can expect some pain relief if its going to work. Good Luck! Before you buy.

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They say that neurontin is primarily to decrease likelihood o seizures occurring, but attempting to block neuro/nervous signal activity. Supposedly, less nerve signals can mean less pain signals as well. I took it for awhile, it worked some, no bad side effects that i noticed. oran >Has anyone heard of this? >Any experiences?? >– >Christi >Exquisite Essentials >http://www.eeshops.com >Tell me about your PETS! >http://www.trilogyonline.com/ChristiConley/ >^,,^<         >^,,^<         >^,,^<         >^,,^< >~*~ Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator ~*~

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I am on my second trial with Neurontin.  While prescribed for severe neck, back, testicular pain, and a neuroma, I have found it MOST helpful in the treatment of FMS/CFS symptoms.  My dose is 300mg three times per day (after I had a "step-up" period).  I would highly recommend this med to anyone. Lyle www.my.webmd.com Prescription Drug Reference Gabapentin Neurontin

PLEASE help — New 'odd' feeling in chest..

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I thought Ultram has been shown to cause seizures if taken in amounts more than 8 per day and for more than two consecutive weeks.   ? Dunno ?  Could this be the start of seizure activity? Peace,  Jane

|I’ve been in pain for almost 5 years now and have taken Ultram |for that long.. started out on 1 pill, then 1 1/2, then 2, now it takes |THREE damn pills.. <<snip>> |Ok, on to the ‘new’ odd problem.. for about 2 months now, on and off I’ll |get this VERY odd (Never experenced this feeling before) feeling.. I cannot |pinpoint where the feeling is, except its somewhere from my waist up to my |throat.. I have a shakey feeling, but I am not shaking.. <<snip>>>

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I’ve been in pain for almost 5 years now (This March), and have taken Ultram for that long.. started out on 1 pill, then 1 1/2, then 2, now it takes THREE damn pills.. and what really hurts me is its not cheap, and its not helping the pain sometimes.. ANYWAY, I have a pinched nerve or Burcitus or something.. they don’t know, My hips ache, back too.. legs the MOST… Ok, on to the ‘new’ odd problem.. for about 2 months now, on and off I’ll get this VERY odd (Never experenced this feeling before) feeling.. I cannot pinpoint where the feeling is, except its somewhere from my waist up to my throat.. I have a shakey feeling, but I am not shaking.. It sometimes makes me feel sick to my stomach.. I have to lay down.. nausea too.. If I press right between my ribs (you know, that spot that hurts bad when you press) it kinda feels like thats the source.. hell, I don’t know.. Anyway,  I started off with my Ultram story because of this question: could I have an Ulcer? I do get heartburn SOMETIMES, but nothing at all bad… any Ideas? PLEASE respond.. I can’t deal with yet another ‘problem’.. my lifes not worth living this way.. Dan — Dan Huling aka "Ziroc" The Great Escape Studios Free 3D Models – Animated PC Movies – Webdesign – Support for many PC RPG Games (IronWorks) www.tgeweb.com (ICQ: 1472240 )

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Dan,      I don’t know what level of pain you are living with, but to be honest, it sure sounds as if you are seriously under – medicated. Although I do not know what the direct cause of your new symptom is, I can tell you that chronic, severe pain can play havoc with the central nervous system. I went to bed one night and the left side of my body went completely numb.Figuring I had had a stroke I called 911 and it turns out it was misfirings in my CNS. Because of my pain level, stuff like this happens fairly regularly. When you said that one more problem and you couldn’t go on, it sure sounds like you are living in way too much pain.      I have a good friend who has what are called ortho- static tremors, which even when he is having a flare-up, there is no outwardly visible shaking or trembling. However he feels the sensation so strong, he has to sit down. The origin is presently unknown, but I do know he is prescribed Demerol for severe pain and he does not use it correctly. He will let himself get into agony before he takes it, which is why I suggested your new problem may be similar.      Whose idea was the 5 years of Ultam. If it is your PCP , perhaps a referral to a pain clinic is in order. If it is a pain doc who is letting you remain in pain, he is doing you no good and IMO is causing you harm . The money you are paying for Ultram would buy a whole lot of Methadone, and you would actually get some relief. We just recently had a long thread on Ultram, and one thing that was apparent was that it is not effective for severe pain in most cases.( if any )      Please pressure your Doc to get moving on your new problem and your old pain. Keep us up to date. Peace, Richard

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Thankyou for the reply, lots of good info there.. What about Lortab? (might have fudged the name) but someone here said it changed his life.. God, if only I could have that type of effect.. I would be so happy, I used to be very active, and do lots of stuff, but now its all I can do to keep my website going (It keeps me going too).. Next time I visit the doc, I’ll request a better drug.. I did try Ty.#3, but even TWO tablets did nothing, so now I have nearly 100 pills that are going to waste.. I guess I’ll just use them for headaches.. hehe.. ugh. P:S By the way, I also wait until I am hurting REAL bad before I take my meds– I read the Ultram threads, I personally don’t have a dependence on it, when I feel good (rarely as of late) I don’t take any… no problem either.. (Thank god)..  but when a person is in so much pain 99% of the time, getting addicted isn’t what people are going to really worry about starting out, atleast thats how I kinda feel.. I have personally told my doc I don’t wanna take hard meds if I can help it.. BUT, theres a point where its too much.. I am 27 also, Doc says I am too young to start reg. doses of that II or III stuff.. — Dan Huling aka "Ziroc" The Great Escape Studios Free 3D Models – Animated PC Movies – Webdesign – Support for many PC RPG Games (IronWorks) www.tgeweb.com (ICQ: 1472240 )

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->Dan, >     I don’t know what level of pain you are living with, >but to be honest, it sure sounds as if you are seriously >under – medicated. Although I do not know what the >direct cause of your new symptom is, I can tell you >that chronic, severe pain can play havoc with the >central nervous system. I went to bed one night and >the left side of my body went completely numb.Figuring >I had had a stroke I called 911 and it turns out it was >misfirings in my CNS. Because of my pain level, stuff >like this happens fairly regularly. When you said that >one more problem and you couldn’t go on, it sure sounds >like you are living in way too much pain. >     I have a good friend who has what are called ortho- >static tremors, which even when he is having a flare-up, >there is no outwardly visible shaking or trembling. However >he feels the sensation so strong, he has to sit down. The >origin is presently unknown, but I do know he is prescribed >Demerol for severe pain and he does not use it correctly. >He will let himself get into agony before he takes it, which >is why I suggested your new problem may be similar. >     Whose idea was the 5 years of Ultam. If it is your >PCP , perhaps a referral to a pain clinic is in order. >If it is a pain doc who is letting you remain in pain, >he is doing you no good and IMO is causing you >harm . The money you are paying for Ultram would >buy a whole lot of Methadone, and you would actually >get some relief. We just recently had a long thread on >Ultram, and one thing that was apparent was that it is not >effective for severe pain in most cases.( if any ) >     Please pressure your Doc to get moving on your new >problem and your old pain. Keep us up to date. >Peace, Richard > I’ve been in pain for almost 5 years now (This March),

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Well Dan sorry you have a doctor that thinks age has something to do with what type of medications you take.  Maybe you should ask him him why they make pediatric dosages of morphine?  Age has nothing to do with when a person starts any type of med.  Maybe another Drs.. opinion is in order.  As far as posts others have made regarding how a particular medication has changed their life, each of us reacts differently to different medications. So people get help from oxycontin where i personally dont. MS contin does work well for me.  So there are many dif types of meds, they hope is that you may find a Dr. who is willing to work with you to find a med that fits your condition and your body.  My dr. described it as we all have different chemistry and we had to find meds what worked with that chemistry.  Thanks

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Thankyou for the reply, lots of good info there.. What about Lortab? (might > have fudged the name) but someone here said it changed his life.. God, if > only I could have that type of effect.. I would be so happy, I used to be > very active, and do lots of stuff, but now its all I can do to keep my > website going (It keeps me going too).. Next time I visit the doc, I’ll > request a better drug.. I did try Ty.#3, but even TWO tablets did nothing, > so now I have nearly 100 pills that are going to waste.. I guess I’ll just > use them for headaches.. hehe.. ugh. > P:S By the way, I also wait until I am hurting REAL bad before I take my > meds– I read the Ultram threads, I personally don’t have a dependence on > it, when I feel good (rarely as of late) I don’t take any… no problem > either.. (Thank god)..  but when a person is in so much pain 99% of the > time, getting addicted isn’t what people are going to really worry about > starting out, atleast thats how I kinda feel.. I have personally told my doc > I don’t wanna take hard meds if I can help it.. BUT, theres a point where > its too much.. I am 27 also, Doc says I am too young to start reg. doses of > that II or III stuff.. > — > Dan Huling aka "Ziroc" > The Great Escape Studios > Free 3D Models – Animated PC Movies – Webdesign – > Support for many PC RPG Games (IronWorks) > www.tgeweb.com (ICQ: 1472240 ) >Dan, >     I don’t know what level of pain you are living with, >but to be honest, it sure sounds as if you are seriously >under – medicated. Although I do not know what the >direct cause of your new symptom is, I can tell you >that chronic, severe pain can play havoc with the >central nervous system. I went to bed one night and >the left side of my body went completely numb.Figuring >I had had a stroke I called 911 and it turns out it was >misfirings in my CNS. Because of my pain level, stuff >like this happens fairly regularly. When you said that >one more problem and you couldn’t go on, it sure sounds >like you are living in way too much pain. >     I have a good friend who has what are called ortho- >static tremors, which even when he is having a flare-up, >there is no outwardly visible shaking or trembling. However >he feels the sensation so strong, he has to sit down. The >origin is presently unknown, but I do know he is prescribed >Demerol for severe pain and he does not use it correctly. >He will let himself get into agony before he takes it, which >is why I suggested your new problem may be similar. >     Whose idea was the 5 years of Ultam. If it is your >PCP , perhaps a referral to a pain clinic is in order. >If it is a pain doc who is letting you remain in pain, >he is doing you no good and IMO is causing you >harm . The money you are paying for Ultram would >buy a whole lot of Methadone, and you would actually >get some relief. We just recently had a long thread on >Ultram, and one thing that was apparent was that it is not >effective for severe pain in most cases.( if any ) >     Please pressure your Doc to get moving on your new >problem and your old pain. Keep us up to date. >Peace, Richard >> I’ve been in pain for almost 5 years now (This March),

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Throat irritation from inhalants?

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>Specifically, I have been using beclovent and Serevent for just 3 months, >and starting about 2 months ago I developed a severe inflamed irritation in >my throat.  It impedes breathing somewhat, especially at night, and even >produced an occasional laryngo-spasm where the throat closed up completely.

Same thing happened to me. When I discontinued the inhaled steroids, the throat eventually (several months) resolved itself. >The pulmonologist says no cause and effect;  the ENT doc says no cause and >effect.  Both want to treat me for acid reflux, which I have never had in my >life.

They mentioned reflux to me but I it turned out not to be so. Jo.

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>>"Is there any evidence that long-term use of inhaled steroids and

broncho-dilators might be the cause of esophageal inflammation? <snip> Both want to treat me for acid reflux, which I have never had in my life."<< Yes, they can cause irritation of the throat. Acid reflux is also very common and can produce the symptoms you describe. I would address both by using a spacer, rinsing your mouth after meds, and treating the reflux. If you feel beter you can always reduce or stop the reflux meds and see if it comes back. — CBI, M.D. Please note: It is impossible to accurately diagnose medical problems without seeing the patient and reviewing the entire history. These posts are intended to be helpful and informative. Always check with your doctor before following any advice given.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Is there any evidence that long-term use of inhaled steroids and > broncho-dilators might be the cause of esophageal inflammation? > Specifically, I have been using beclovent and Serevent for just 3 months, > and starting about 2 months ago I developed a severe inflamed irritation in > my throat.  It impedes breathing somewhat, especially at night, and even > produced an occasional laryngo-spasm where the throat closed up completely. > The pulmonologist says no cause and effect;  the ENT doc says no cause and > effect.  Both want to treat me for acid reflux, which I have never had in my > life. > Is there any literature on this?   Thanks. > Joel

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Is there any evidence that long-term use of inhaled steroids and broncho-dilators might be the cause of esophageal inflammation? Specifically, I have been using beclovent and Serevent for just 3 months, and starting about 2 months ago I developed a severe inflamed irritation in my throat.  It impedes breathing somewhat, especially at night, and even produced an occasional laryngo-spasm where the throat closed up completely. The pulmonologist says no cause and effect;  the ENT doc says no cause and effect.  Both want to treat me for acid reflux, which I have never had in my life. Is there any literature on this?   Thanks. Joel

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