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Sep 9, 2009 - 10:46am |
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I've never had allergies before. I've had sinus BS now for three weeks. It DEFINITELY started as a cold, now it's stuffy head all the time and runny nose at night before bed and in the AM.... and coughing up luuuuggers pretty regularly throughout the day (baad post nasal drip)
How do you know when it's allergies When it's a cold When it's an infection?
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bokey
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Aug 19, 2009 - 9:54pm |
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zipper wrote:Yes, you need an advocate to help you figure all this out. You've been carrying a load of responsibility for a couple of years or so. Does his insurance cover that service? Maybe there's someone available at the hospital who isn't affiliated with the hospital? It would be bad to reach the point of not being able to take it any more while there's still lots of things left to decide and do. Oh yeah- he retired from Lockheed. Those bombs and planes and shit paid for some good stuff for some people. Especially secondary insurance. He's primarily covered through Medicare though.
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BlueHeronDruid
Location: Заебани сме луѓе
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Aug 19, 2009 - 9:53pm |
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bokey wrote: BlueHeronDruid wrote:Boke, the Aricept won't harm his mind. And it might help him keep it for a while longer. Good luck with your decisions, and good luck getting him back home. Thankee Ms. C- I gave quite a bit of consideration to what you said the other week about Aricept and was almost going to do it, but in the end I decided it would not be what he would want. And since it is his life, I need to respect what I know would be his decision. I did allow the Remoron to be increased from 7.5mg to 15, but that's going to be it as far as stuff that affects his head. He has made it clear that his wish is to go out in a natural way, and I must respect that. Yer a good lad. My mother wanted to fight it. So I helped her do that - even obtaining a drug from Germany (with her doctor's knowledge and support) - memantine HCl - that wasn't available here at the time. Never saw any adverse reactions from either the aricept or the memantine. But it was up to her for the most part. I did force a companion on her - 40 hrs. a week - turned out to be a loving friend after a year. I'm really glad I did that. It kept me sane (Monday through Friday, 8-4.) PS - keep in mind that sometimes mood-altering drugs like Ativan also alleviate symptoms - including pain.
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bokey
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Aug 19, 2009 - 9:49pm |
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BlueHeronDruid wrote:Boke, the Aricept won't harm his mind. And it might help him keep it for a while longer. Good luck with your decisions, and good luck getting him back home. Thankee Ms. C- I gave quite a bit of consideration to what you said the other week about Aricept and was almost going to do it, but in the end I decided it would not be what he would want. And since it is his life, I need to respect what I know would be his decision. I did allow the Remoron to be increased from 7. 5mg to 15, but that's going to be it as far as stuff that affects his head. He has made it clear that his wish is to go out in a natural way, and I must respect that.
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oldviolin
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Aug 19, 2009 - 9:47pm |
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bokey wrote: Decisions about other peoples lives.
Decisions.
Life.
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zipper
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Aug 19, 2009 - 9:44pm |
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bokey wrote: I'm starting to push them. He is covered by his excellent insurance 100% until 9/26/09 and I think they want to tap all of that. He was supposed to finish rehab this week, and then sit around like an eggplant or something for a few more weeks but I didn't like the way he was transferring and got an extra week of PT added.
I'm going to try to have him out next week, but I hate his primary care physician and I need to find a geriologist.(sp)
I've had all his meds handled by his endocrinologist for the past year, but it's getting past that point and I need some help or I will go totally fucking insane.
Yes, you need an advocate to help you figure all this out. You've been carrying a load of responsibility for a couple of years or so. Does his insurance cover that service? Maybe there's someone available at the hospital who isn't affiliated with the hospital? It would be bad to reach the point of not being able to take it any more while there's still lots of things left to decide and do.
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BlueHeronDruid
Location: Заебани сме луѓе
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Aug 19, 2009 - 9:40pm |
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bokey wrote:The shrink called back yesterday( after not returning my call from the other week) and I over ruled her. I think a man with an IQ of 180 deserves to have his mind left alone. Even if he is slipping, he is still smarter than the shrink or any of his doctors. However I'm going to keep him on the Remerol until he gets back home. Boke, the Aricept won't harm his mind. And it might help him keep it for a while longer. Good luck with your decisions, and good luck getting him back home.
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bokey
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Aug 19, 2009 - 9:35pm |
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zipper wrote: When do you expect him to return home?
I'm starting to push them. He is covered by his excellent insurance 100% until 9/26/09 and I think they want to tap all of that. He was supposed to finish rehab this week, and then sit around like an eggplant or something for a few more weeks but I didn't like the way he was transferring and got an extra week of PT added. I'm going to try to have him out next week, but I hate his primary care physician and I need to find a geriologist. (sp) I've had all his meds handled by his endocrinologist for the past year, but it's getting past that point and I need some help or I will go totally fucking insane.
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zipper
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Aug 19, 2009 - 9:22pm |
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bokey wrote:The shrink called back yesterday( after not returning my call from the other week) and I over ruled her. I think a man with an IQ of 180 deserves to have his mind left alone. Even if he is slipping, he is still smarter than the shrink or any of his doctors. However I'm going to keep him on the Remerol until he gets back home. When do you expect him to return home?
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bokey
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Aug 19, 2009 - 9:12pm |
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bokey wrote:So a shrink in the rehab place where my Dad is at while recovering from hip replacement surgery suggests that he goes on Aricept. Anyone have any experience with this? ( I mean with a family member, if you've taken it yourself fer crissakes leave me alone ) The shrink called back yesterday( after not returning my call from the other week) and I over ruled her. I think a man with an IQ of 180 deserves to have his mind left alone. Even if he is slipping, he is still smarter than the shrink or any of his doctors. However I'm going to keep him on the Remerol until he gets back home.
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bokey
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Aug 6, 2009 - 7:06am |
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I called the shrink and told her to do it. Also he's getting his Remerol upped to 15 mg.
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bokey
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Aug 5, 2009 - 8:29pm |
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katzendogs wrote: What's hard Bob?
Decisions about other peoples lives. Decisions. Life.
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katzendogs
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Aug 5, 2009 - 7:17pm |
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bokey wrote:She kind of waffled on me. I guess it's up to me. This crap is too hard.
What's hard Bob?
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bokey
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Aug 5, 2009 - 7:14pm |
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She kind of waffled on me. I guess it's up to me. This crap is too hard.
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bokey
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Aug 5, 2009 - 2:51pm |
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I think I'm going to let my cousin the trauma nurse call it. She doesn't really know that, but I'm just going to roll with whatever she suggests since I'm such a tard.
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Welly
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Aug 5, 2009 - 2:40pm |
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bokey wrote:So a shrink in the rehab place where my Dad is at while recovering from hip replacement surgery suggests that he goes on Aricept. Anyone have any experience with this? ( I mean with a family member, if you've taken it yourself fer crissakes leave me alone ) My father-in-law, who had Alzheimers - was on it. But my info is that it is most effective when used early in the onset of symptoms. My FIL was well on his way by the time the drug became publicly available.
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DownHomeGirl
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Aug 5, 2009 - 2:37pm |
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bokey wrote:So a shrink in the rehab place where my Dad is at while recovering from hip replacement surgery suggests that he goes on Aricept. Anyone have any experience with this? ( I mean with a family member, if you've taken it yourself fer crissakes leave me alone ) Studies indicate some minimal benefit is possible— very mild, and very short term (as in— you might buy yourself a couple months). However, if you're talking about someone's memories, functionality, etc., some people think it's worth a try. It is expensive. If the cost won't break you, it's worth considering. But don't expect it to be a miracle drug. EDIT: As BHD said, it's going to be hard to tell if it did any good or not. But it seems (for now) to be relatively harmless in terms of adverse effects. If he's got a history of stomach ulcers there's potential for problems, but otherwise... has so far shown low incidence of side effects.
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BlueHeronDruid
Location: Заебани сме луѓе
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Aug 5, 2009 - 1:32pm |
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bokey wrote:So a shrink in the rehab place where my Dad is at while recovering from hip replacement surgery suggests that he goes on Aricept. Anyone have any experience with this? ( I mean with a family member, if you've taken it yourself fer crissakes leave me alone ) My mother was on that. Hard to say if it did any good - but it didn't seem to cause any harm. IIRC, studies are showing some benefit. I'd do it.
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bokey
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Aug 5, 2009 - 1:29pm |
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So a shrink in the rehab place where my Dad is at while recovering from hip replacement surgery suggests that he goes on Aricept. Anyone have any experience with this? ( I mean with a family member, if you've taken it yourself fer crissakes leave me alone )
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JrzyTmata
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Jul 15, 2009 - 1:47pm |
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geoff_morphini wrote: I think you should take care of your hemorrhoid first, then think about your toe.
OMG! I just got this. now I have the giggles.
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