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On Mon Apr 23 23:59:32 2001 JOHN Type-1 (A/B) said:
Thank you Marc,....you
are a gentleman and a scholar. JOHN.
On Mon Apr 23 21:49:34 2001 Marc W (sdlightningbolts55@yahoo.com) said:
John... 50 years, man you are an old..... won't go there! Congrats, man not
that many marriages go 5 anymore, so 50 is impressive.Sam.. I would send you
some but I don't think that is a good idea, for many reasons! If they say no,
there is a pain killer called Norco, which is vicodin with lower acetaphenemin,
not as bad for you. Faye... the OXY is made from the same class of opiate as
Percocet. It really is for "chronic pain" and since everyone calls me a pain in
the butt, I guess I am a chronic pain? I will e-mail you my phone number again,
unless you think I should just post it here?......Marc W
On Mon Apr 23 21:31:50 2001 Faye aka fara (fteague@sugar-river.net) said:
After I had my reconstructive surgery from the complictions of my incision
opening up after the heart by-pass, I was on Percersets for almost 3 months
starting out every 2 hours around the clock, then the hours got longer every 3
and then 4. I was so afraid of becoming addicted to the. My doctor kept telling
me that I had to keep the pain under controll to heal and get better, and we
would cross the bridge of addiction if and when the time came. I was so afraid,
that in the 4th month of taking them, I started to ween myself off them. I
remember the first day that I didn't need any, and I had not become addicted. My
blood sugars were better and I could decrease my insulin. Pain and drugs do
raise havoc with your diabetes but at times it is necessary.----John V
Congratulation to you and Johanna on your 50 years together. And GUESS
WHAT---the snow is almost gone in my yard. Today was in the 80's Suppose to be
the same tomorrow. Am going to put on some shorts and get out the lounge chair
and sit in the sun to get some color on my winter white body!!! Will read my new
Successful Living Diabetic Magazine that came today. Looks like a lot of good
articles and recipes in it.
On Mon Apr 23 20:57:58 2001 Marc Bernstein ((as before)) said:
Bs not bad
today. When I see my doc tomorrow,(fasting/"D" check up) will ask if I can go
back to taking avandia (twice) in morning-I have been on them in afternoon for
two weeks. He and I are trying to experiment with dosage change;in order to get
better results of bs. But my readings remain high since adjusting/changing
dose/time of drug! in morning(fasting):5.0 to 8.1) in afternoon,(now taking
double avandia+ glucophase) it is awful-11.3--17.0 in evening,it gets better.
not sure if change of drug from my previous routine has made bs worse,being
careful.
On Mon Apr 23 20:25:52 2001 Marc Bernstein ((as before)) said:
Hi Marc
W,thanks for the tip. My former(now retired orthopedic doc) told me to use
Celebrex. I was concerned about ulcer side effects from it-never used it. will
ask my doc tomorrow for specialist. Marc Bernstein.(I'll sign my full name)
On Mon Apr 23 20:19:03 2001 Sam (raneysam@yahoo.com) said:
Marc w...since I
have been thrown into an HMO, without asking, or knowing, I have to rely on the
Intern I get at any specific time for whatever drugs I get. So....will try, ask
& see what kind of meds I can get, they are so restrictive! Chiro. didn't
help..vicoprofen..did a bit...got to the store. O well..
On Mon Apr 23 20:06:06 2001 JOHN V. (Type1) (A/B.) said:
Marc W,....yes
looking at you , you look fine. You must have posted while I was typing. My doc.
says the stuff is addictive, but I agree if it hurts....stop it. Three postings
in one day. What is the world coming to?????? JOHN V.
On Mon Apr 23 19:59:07 2001 JOHN V. (Type1) (A/B) said:
Hello Faye,...nice
to see you...I have been very busy this last week celebrating our 50th wedding
anniversary Johanna and I. Had a terriffic time. Good to see you in good
spirits, you manage always to come back from the edge to win again!! Many of us
here look at your fantastic recovery power. You are a great example of courage.
JOHN V.
On Mon Apr 23 19:53:14 2001 Marc W (sdlightningbolts55@yahoo.com) said:
John... it is mighty strong, but I know Sam's situation and that medication
was made for people in her position. If the time release isn't broken, there are
reports that drug addicts break the capules to break the time release, then it
isn't bad. I take 20 mg's at night and 3 to 6- 5 mg "breakthru's" a day. And
look at me, I am just fine? Seriously, I have a very liberal doc who believes
that if pain is the cause of higher readings, that getting those readings lower
is the most pressing issue. It is a class 2 triplicate so the doc monitors the
use. Faithie, there is no tail either, and it does connect at the site. It is
much smaller and easier to use, except that you insert by hand. They do have a
"softserter" type device coming out, but it doesn't hurt. I love these in
comparison to the softset. And the release is real easy. Less tape also. Marc
B... I personally was told I cannot take anti inflamatories because they are
real bad for your kidneys. But that is from the same Dr that gives me OXY, so
it's kinda screwy thinking if you ask me. Many people here are prescribed anti
inflamatories so it depends on docs I guess. Some will raise sugars so watch out
for that....... Marc W... now that your back I have to use the W again!
On Mon Apr 23 19:47:50 2001 Faye aka fara (fteague@sugar-river.net) said:
Hi
everyone. Thanks for the encouragement. I needed it. I guess my friends are like
me, we read and when help is needed we come out of the closet so to speak! I'm
sure that will get a response!!!! Today I took my granddaughter to lunch and we
had a very nice visit just talking over linch. After lunch we went and looked at
stoves. Am getting a new one before hubby retires. Got a new dryer last week and
washer a few months ago. Now for the baking, I can't wait. Homemade bread and
biscuts, and cassrolles. Have a lot of good diabetic recipes for them. That
should help me get started again on the food plan.---Marc, I can't find your
phone number. Was going to call you the other day just to talk. You always boost
my spirit up.
On Mon Apr 23 19:17:32 2001 JOHN V. ( type 1) (A/B.) said:
Oxycontin my
doctor will give me only when under much pain. It is strong stuff. Below is a
list which converts your HbA1c test number into your Average Blood Glucose
(mg/dl): 14= 360 13= 333 12= 300 11= 270 10= 240 9= 210 8= 180 7= 150 6= 120 5=
80 The following is used for your bloodsugar tester. Anyone outside the US uses
the Moll system. Conversion is easy. 180 US is 10 Molls. So 5 is 5X18=90 The 18
(18.1) is the figure to keep in mind. BS means bloodsugar....nothing else, no,
no!! JOHN V.
On Mon Apr 23 19:10:00 2001 Marc B (mbernstein165old@yahoo.com) said:
Feeling ok today;walked at least half a mile. Seeing doctor(fasting/diabetic
check-up Tuesday morning) pain in spine not bad. Think it might be
arthritic-related. Have occassional pain in knee joint. I hope to have an x-ray.
What kind of anti-inflamatory pain relief drug(s) should I take to relieve
pain,without raising bs? Hi Fara,Marc W,Faith. Best wishes to all on chat.
On Mon Apr 23 17:46:10 2001 Squatfreak () said:
Misty...Good to hear of your
going against leg cramps. Activity is always abenefit in this area. Also, you
might check on nutrient lack which might be causing it.
On Mon Apr 23 16:21:58 2001 () said:
Faith do you like dogs ?
On Mon Apr 23 16:20:12 2001 () said:
FAITHIE GET A LIFE !!
On Mon Apr 23 14:16:00 2001 () said:
I HAD A BAD LOW ONCE WHEN I SAW A WITCH
ON HERE
On Mon Apr 23 13:29:34 2001 Faith (saext@hotmail.com) said:
Marc - does the
the Silhuoette have a quick release so you can take the pump off? This Quick set
comes off right at the injection site. No 'tail' hanging down! Sam---at the
injection site there is a round plastic disconnector that is about 3/4". I
haven't taken it off yet, but will tomorrow morning. You just squeeze the sides
together and turn toward an arrow on the tape that holds it in place and pull it
off. Then snap it back on. I think I'm going to like this! Marc.. I'll think
about your suggestion. FAITHIE!!!
On Mon Apr 23 13:29:26 2001 Sam (raneysam@yahoo.com) said:
Marc; Thanks,
will check out that Rx. Will try anything now.
On Mon Apr 23 11:56:29 2001 () said:
SUE GET A LIFE !!!
On Mon Apr 23 11:53:36 2001 () said:
MAYBE LILLY STAYS THE DETAIL BECAUSE
SHE IS A REAL PERSON THAT SOUNDS LONELY AND HAS A PROBLEM. WHY DON'T YOU LEAVE
HER ALONE. CAN'T YOU SEE THAT SHE IS REACHING OUT FOR HELP? SHEESH!
On Mon Apr 23 11:46:37 2001 Misty (chmgm@yahoo.com) said:
Hi Faye! I have
not been posting but I do check in every day. I sure hope your spirit pick up.
That always helps me with getting back on track. I surrprised myself today and
went to a track to see how far I could gp without cramping my legs, ended up
doing mmuch better then I thought I would. I also did some flower planting
yesterday and did have a low during that. Beautiful sunny day here and I will go
do something to enjoy it. Love & Luck, Misty
On Mon Apr 23 11:30:09 2001 Marc W (sdlightningbolts55@yahoo.com) said:
Sorry Sam, you got in ther while I was typing. You should ask you Dr about
OXYCONTIN. It is made specifically for chronic pain and they have a low dose,
time release. I use it for my shoulder. Pain will mess with the sugars, you
should try to gain control somehow. Ask you Dr, maybe he/she will let you give
it a try.....Take care
On Mon Apr 23 11:27:19 2001 Marc W (sdlightningbolts55@yahoo.com) said:
Faye..... don't ever forget that you could reach me by e-mail and I did send
you my phone number if you ever feel like talking. Don't not reach out because
of this place. Also, you go through so much, don't force the issue, let it come
to you. I notice you get frustrated when you can't get back on track, maybe try
less hard and just let it come to you. E-mail me or call anytime. Jim, sorry to
hear that. Hang in there, somethings gotta break for you. You guys scared the
hell out of me with Tomlinson at 3. We got lucky and you guys did well. Hi Sue,
hope things are well with you. FAITHIE.... would you consider trying the
Silhuoette? It is so much better. It lays flat on your stomach, feels more
comfortable. Hey, you know what? You wouldn't lay off me about the pump, maybe I
could just pay you back with the Silhuoette? Just kidding, but that set has many
advantages, but it's a little harder to use. Considering you get a week, that
shouldn't matter. I am sure this will bring a scathing response, but LILLY, I
find your writing skills to be entertaining. I laugh at your posts, which is
obviously the response your looking for. I don't encourage you to continue, this
isn't the place for it. But as for that or attacking, "Lilly" is the lessor of 2
evils. You should write for a living. I could see you have a good sense of
humor. And no, it is not me trying to make me sound good for writing it. I
wouldn't have the ability to stay to detail as this person has, nor would I try.
.......Marc
On Mon Apr 23 11:11:39 2001 Sam (raneysam@yahoo.com) said:
Faith...big bump?
How big? Let us know how it is to use..time for my re-order, maybe I'll try
them. My back has been bad, hard to get around sometimes. Still must walk every
day to stay in shape. Should not have worked on the lawn yesterday, will pay for
that. but the bushes need trimming, branches all over & someone has to do
it. I despise being limited!
On Mon Apr 23 10:57:31 2001 Lilly () said:
Hey ho! Mr moosemittens died some
time last night. It must have hirt him when I tripped over him the other day. I
dont know what Ill do without him. And March was pretty cool two. Fourtene time
I hollered at that dam dog last night but it wouldnt shut up. My naybor hollered
and told me to shut up so they could get some sleep. I gave him what for let me
tell you. I think he works for the CIA and is trying to drive me crazy. My phone
is tappped I think. He is not a nice man. But if bellbottom pants come back I
think I see now. I sure do hate dogs. I wish that stinking dog next door would
die. Why in the world would he fly there. my favorite song is crocadile rock. I
wish a crocadile would eat that dam dog next door. My suger is really hi from
not sleeping. My son came home from work and the dog shut up. He has a good job
but is in bad hellth. Well I love you very muck. Write back soon. Lilly B
On Mon Apr 23 10:39:55 2001 Faith (saext@hotmail.com) said:
Faye - don't
give up, the good ones are still here. Hope you are able to get back on your
routine. Pumpers, I got a few of the quick sets and am giving them a try. The
'button' is bigger than the one on the sof-set QR. It sure shows through the
clothes. Hope you all have a great Monday. It is raining HARD here right
now!
On Mon Apr 23 09:52:58 2001 Jim (jimfultz@alltel.net) said:
Good morning
everyone. Marc- I got your email and appreciate it very much. It's hard to
believe that we used to attack each other the way we did. Haven't had a chance
to respond yet, sorry. Nothing has changed as far as your question. Again,
thanks. Faye- Hi. Ignore it and post for what you need. There are still good
people here. If WE don't post, then all that will be on here is them. Jim
On Mon Apr 23 09:40:09 2001 sue (sueshappy@hotmail.com) said:
Faye, sorry to
hear you are having trouble.. I too think about all the help and friends I made
here and wish things were different. Sue
On Mon Apr 23 09:27:49 2001 () said:
HAY FARA, STOP WHINING...GET A LIFE
On Mon Apr 23 09:25:00 2001 () said:
Fara, If your talking about Lilly, she
obviously has a problem and I feel sorry for her. Lay off will you???
On Mon Apr 23 09:14:36 2001 Faye aka fara (fteague@sugar-river.net) said:
It
is so sad to see what has happened here. The person, or persons that have been
posting all the crazy things, has really caused so many to just stop posting. I
feel that this person is hoping that we will all go to another chat board and
forget all about this one, and that is just as sad. On each chat board there are
new and old friends, all looking for the same thing, support and information.
Can't we give to everyone?---------I have been and still am having trouble
getting back on track since my last hospital stay. My food plan is what I am
havng trouble getting back to. Have wanted to post for help and encouragement,
but due to what has been going on here, I figured it would be useless. I haven't
seen my friends here for awhile. I know that they are still rooting for me
though.
On Sun Apr 22 20:03:42 2001 () said:
Hay Norma : GET A LIFE
On Sun Apr 22 17:24:17 2001 Norma (ncoello@globalnet.hn) said:
Isn't this
chatroom supposed to be about diabetes ?????
On Sun Apr 22 16:16:00 2001 () said:
Whoever the idiot is that sends crazy
messages, get a life.
On Sun Apr 22 16:08:52 2001 () said:
mark 2
On Sun Apr 22 13:36:35 2001 () said:
SOMETIMES THERE IS A EVIL WITCH WOMAN
ON HERE
On Sun Apr 22 11:05:47 2001 . (.) said:
is marc w back to his multiple
personalities or do we have another nut case in here? this obsession of shouting
and his love for dogs. or is it for attention.
On Sun Apr 22 10:44:41 2001 () said:
THANK YOU FOR REMEMBERING. I HAD A BAD
LOW ONCE WHILE READING POSTS FROM A RETARD LIKE YOU
On Sun Apr 22 10:39:47 2001 Lilly () said:
I forgot to ask if you will be my
frind. Lilly
On Sun Apr 22 10:38:35 2001 Lilly () said:
Hey ho! Some of you people are
mean and some of you are nice. I like the nice people. Last night I fell down
the stares because my back gave out. I woke up with Mr moosemittens licking my
face. I had a dog once when I was 8 and mt daddy got rid of him because he bited
me. I sure do hate dogs. I saw a ostrich. Barking dogs make my ears hirt. Well I
love you all. Lilly
On Sun Apr 22 09:50:49 2001 () said:
what happened to all those lows, you
freak
On Sun Apr 22 03:11:28 2001 () said:
MARC B DO YOU LIKE DOGS ?
On Sun Apr 22 03:10:31 2001 () said:
MARC B ???
On Sun Apr 22 03:07:13 2001 () said:
MARC B DO YOU LIKE DOGS ?
On Sat Apr 21 21:57:12 2001 () said:
Who sounds like a nut?
On Sat Apr 21 21:24:41 2001 () said:
SUPPORT FIRSTSTRIKE
On Sat Apr 21 19:17:32 2001 () said:
You sound like a nut
On Sat Apr 21 19:05:05 2001 Marc B ((as before)) said:
Jim,thanks for the
advice. I'm waiting to hear from the doctor. Been a long time since I saw a
specialist. (Spine) I have a curvature of the spine-my spinal cord is fused at
back of my neck. It is getting more curved. don't like taking too many pills for
the spine problem;they cause stomach pain.
On Sat Apr 21 18:18:52 2001 () said:
Gordo..are you still on here , or your
email ?
On Sat Apr 21 16:57:14 2001 Jim Dandy () said:
narc B The best possible way
to protect your eyes is to be in good control of your diabetes. I lost an eye
due to the big D.They will probiby take pictures of the back of your eye. It
will show new blood vessels that are forming. They are very weak and can bleed
into the vitreous fluid. Then come the laser blasts to kill the weak ones. Have
you had laser treatments yet? Your job has nothing to do with it.I still have
flashes. They drive me nuts. Diabetics also have a problem with cataracts. Hope
this helps.
On Sat Apr 21 15:53:23 2001 () said:
dear anita...did you dream about snakes
in your bed when you were a young girl..?? now be honest
On Sat Apr 21 13:42:41 2001 Lilly () said:
Hey ho! Well I did it. I threw my
back out swinging at that darn barking dog. It is still barking and I think god
is punishing me. I sure do hate dogs. I was bited by my dog when I was 8 and my
daddy got rid of him. Did you know if a dog chases his tale there will be a
tornado. And that bug looked at me before running away. But when I called the
police on my naybor they said I should shut up and there is no dog next door. I
know they are just covering for my naybor because I here it barking. Last night
I watched the wizard of oz and it made me have bad dreams all night about flying
monkies. Except they could talk and they told me things. My blood suger is still
hi. I sure do hate dogs thow. I was chased bye one once and I screemed really
loud. I called it a f er when I got in the house. Mr moosemittens sleeped in
really late today. I made him breckfast and he wouldnt even get up to eat it. Do
you know why the monkey chased the weesil around the mullbeery bush. I sure wish
I knew. Well I have to go to the dockter for my back. Write me and Ill be back.
Love Lilly
On Sat Apr 21 12:09:00 2001 bbtheenergiser ((oo)) said:
nice to see you here
bambi. i miss chatting with you. and i see all else is the same in here.
On Sat Apr 21 11:25:45 2001 Anita (aeallman@piggott.net) said:
Don't know
what is with the dog question, but Yes, I like dogs, Cats, and most critters
excluding snakes have an enmity with those suckers. Why??? Love yall, Anita
On Sat Apr 21 08:53:02 2001 () said:
MARC B. DOES YOUR MOMMIE LIKE DOGS
?
On Sat Apr 21 01:54:52 2001 () said:
ANITA DO YOU LIKE DOGS ?
On Sat Apr 21 01:07:46 2001 Anita, again (same as below) said:
Bambi, a
while back you mentioned Betsy, I have gotten in contact again with her on email
and icq, email me if you want her email address. Anita
On Sat Apr 21 01:00:44 2001 Marc B (mbernstein165old@yahoo.com) said:
Jim,
thanks. I left a message on my eye doctor's (he's hard to reach/get
appointments) voice mail-what sort of tests will I have? If there is damage to
my retina (as a projectionist,I'm exposed to blinding xenon lights) how will I
be able to protect my eyes from further damage? I have,from time to time(due to
allergies) scratched cornea. Since my mother had cateract(one eye) will I have
same?
On Sat Apr 21 00:52:48 2001 Anita (aeallman@piggott.net ) said:
Hi, there,
finally found yall again, lost the address when dumb computer crashed and didn't
have it written any where, but put it on cd now so will have it. Have a good
weekend, everyone. I am doing well and about to have a housefull of company
again next week. Love Anita, aka hotpink
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