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| Grumpy Old Pharts Board Gerritol, Ex-Lax, Immodium, Bad Breath - all requirements for the Grumpy Board |
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04-24-2014, 07:51 PM
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Thanks all - Lymes came back negative ... dr said test results led him to Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) ... an issue with the immune system and controlled by predisone, which can eliminate it in a year ... so I am starting the dosage tomorrow morning with breakfast ...
It normally impacts older adults - 50 or older, with the average age at 70 ... but for some reason I have it (probably because of my type 1 diabetes) ... there are side effects ... so have to watch it, my biggest issue is raising blood sugar levels ...
So, I need to ensure I am more than 150% on target at all times and beat it ... as this crap is not going to beat me, no way whatsoever.
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"It was the blackest night! There was no moon in sight! (You know the stars ain't shinnin cause the sky's too tight) "
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04-24-2014, 09:06 PM
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look
we are all essentially walking bags of chemicals
that being Said
a medication that works on one person may not work on another
watch for swelling of the feet as a rejection sign
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04-25-2014, 04:38 PM
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Thanks - will do ... so far from the first day, pain has decreased but still exhausted, maybe even more so ... but it's only the first day
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"It was the blackest night! There was no moon in sight! (You know the stars ain't shinnin cause the sky's too tight) "
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04-25-2014, 07:23 PM
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with arthritis symptoms / the pain is similar
you'd qualify for medical cannabis
which can also reduce pain by half
just a fyi
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04-27-2014, 06:31 PM
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Thanks - although medical c won't go over well with me ... I will wind up like  ... tough enough as is ... |
"It was the blackest night! There was no moon in sight! (You know the stars ain't shinnin cause the sky's too tight) "
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05-20-2014, 07:47 AM
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and now?
how ya doin?
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05-26-2014, 05:50 PM
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Hi Craig ... sorry for the delay ... it seems to be working for the pain, the immune system is still a bit compromised as I twisted my ankle two and a half weeks ago and it's taking a long time to heal ... but almost there ... lots of ice bath soaks and starting the epsom salt soaks as well. Scratches, etc. take a little longer to heal as well ... but also started accupuncture ... this coming Friday I will learn how the last blood test does (testing for levels of inflammation) ... so hoping it is normal and below. Thanks
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