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stkitt

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Posted 12/14/2011 6:13 PM (GMT -6)

The road of life twists and turns and no two directions are ever the same.

How do you deal with the twists and turns of life when you wish you were going straight ahead? Please share your thoughts in this special thread.

Part 9 of 9 of the thread The Road of Life.

Link to Part 8 : https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=45&m=2228335

Everyone join in as this is your place to write of your journey too.

Gentle Hugs,

~~Kitt~~
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Posted 12/14/2011 6:17 PM (GMT -6)

Posted 12/12/2011 1:43 AM (GMT -7) by Aeshleyrose

Hey all,

I just got back from the doctor. He says that Barium Swallow is no longer performed here in Finland as they think gastroscopy is the best way to determine if the LES is working properly.

For now, he has switched me to Somac (Pantoprazole) 40mg/day to see how it works for me. I don't know when I will make the change but WOW it is so much cheaper than the Nexium! 3€ versus 88€!

He has scheduled me for a stomach ultrasound and is going to send an email to the GI who did my gastroscopy to ask for advice about how to proceed. I made it clear for the first time that I am not opposed at all to having the Nissen (I had terrible heartburn on Friday night for no particular reason).

Hopefully I'll be getting some answers soon. I would love to hear anyone's thoughts on this as I feel okay about the new path but also a little unsure.

Kitt, is there any update?

Love to all!
Ashley

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Posted 12/14/2011 6:19 PM (GMT -6)

Posted 12/12/2011 4:43 PM (GMT -7) by couchtater

Annoucing the birth of my grand-niece -Arianna! :)
I'm hoping to see her sometime next week if things don't change.
My father's going to have hernia surgery soon. We'll find out when on Thursday when he sees the doctor.
My favorite cousin is being buried tomorrow after a 2 year battle with cancer. She had colon cancer, lung cancer, and developed brain cancer during the last month. She was just a year younger than me. She leaves behind a husband and three children. Think of them for me will you?

Joy

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Posted 12/14/2011 6:21 PM (GMT -6)

Posted Yesterday 8:36 AM (GMT -7) by dencha

Hi Joy,

That's definitely a good news-bad news post. Congratulations on your new baby niece! How exciting. Best wishes to your father, and here's hoping his surgery goes well.

Of course I'll be saying prayers for your cousin and her family. Do they live nearby?

Hi Ashley,

Interesting...no barium swallows. I have to agree. I don't think they're all that accurate, and do miss plenty. Good luck with your tests! Glad to hear you've been switched to a more reasonably priced PPI!

(((Hugs)))

Denise

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Posted 12/14/2011 6:22 PM (GMT -6)

Posted Yesterday 10:28 AM (GMT -7) by MMM

Hi everyone,

I came across this whilst sorting through some papers at home, and I thought it was just so appropriate for us all here!

"Your influence, like your shadow, extends where you may never be"

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Posted 12/14/2011 6:24 PM (GMT -6)

Posted Yesterday 4:29 PM (GMT -7) by couchtater

Denise, she lived about four hours south of me.

I hope everyone's doing well and is having a good day.

Joy

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Posted 12/14/2011 6:26 PM (GMT -6)

Posted Yesterday 5:32 PM (GMT -7) by stkitt

Dear Friends,

Last days have been pretty busy. Our friends have been moved from Rochester to our own Transional Care here at our hospital They expect a 1-2 month stay. Betty has 2 fracture vertibrae of her neck and fractured sternum in upper chest. Jim has 12 fractured ribs on the Left and 2 on the right. They are in separate rooms here as they don't do the coed roommates but at least they are in town and can be with their loved ones.

Would you believe the hospital just started building a new addition onto the nursing home - 7 new rooms dedicated to transional care with it's own dining area and lounge. Right now Trans Care is mixed in with regular long term nursing home patients.

I have been reading and wondering where in the world is Bill. Anyone heard from him. I do hope he is ok.

I will be back here first thing in the morning. My hubby has his stess test scheduled for 9:00AM in the morning so he is home from up north but headed back up on Friday. Maybe he has Bill with him.

Love to all,

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Posted 12/14/2011 6:27 PM (GMT -6)

Posted Today 7:48 AM (GMT -7) by dencha

Hi Kitt,

I'm glad Betty and Jim are close to family now...that will be better for everyone! We have a close friend who fell off a roof onto a paved driveway, and has faced a long recovery. He was in intensive care for about two weeks, and in the hospital over a month. He came home to a hospital bed, OT, PT, and lots of continued healing. Want to know how crazy he is? He is already hunting. He has someone drive him, then he gets up into his tree stand and stays there all day waiting for a deer. Seriously? Remind you of anyone?

Have a wonderful day. Our weather has been more like springtime than winter. I just hope we get snow for Christmas!

(((Hugs)))

Denise

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Posted 12/14/2011 6:29 PM (GMT -6)

Posted Today 7:49 AM (GMT -7) by dencha

Joy,

I hope you are having a good day. I'm sure you have your family on your mind! Those little elves must be keeping you hopping!

Enjoy the day!

Denise

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Posted 12/14/2011 6:30 PM (GMT -6)

Posted Today 8:58 AM (GMT -7) by stkitt

I promised to be back this morning..........and here I am. Hubby having Stress Echo so my mind is preoccupied. I am into the the "What ifs?' dah...........like he took my car so what if he fails the test and they want him uptown right away. I may have to hitchhike to town. Stupid thinking and I have to laugh at myself. Our daughter lives 5 minutes away and so that "what if?" thought bit the dust. Also I have a bicycle in the garage

I will restart this thread today and then I will post to each of you in the new thread.

Love and hugs,

Kitt

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Posted 12/14/2011 6:32 PM (GMT -6)

Posted Today 9:17 AM (GMT -7) by dencha

Hi Kitt,

It sounds as if your "what if" has run its course, and you've problem solved its demise! Yay! Think positive...good test results and no worries. I'll be thinking of you today. Let us know when you find out the results.

I agree...this thread is pretty lengthy!

Happy Day,

Denise

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Posted 12/14/2011 6:44 PM (GMT -6)

Joy,

"Each time a child is born... the world lights up with new possibilities." Welcome Arianna !

I am sorry to read of the death of you cousin, Joy, and I know you will miss her and grieve for her. Sending you many loving prayers.

Denise, Made it through the stress test and he drove my car back home . I am really expecting the results to be good as he was so sick with pneumonia that I suspect his heart was acting up thus the results of the last Echo.

Aeshleyrose, I am glad to hear you saw your Dr. and between the two of you a plan is being developed. The cost difference is huge between the 2 medicaitons.

Bill, Come out an play with us ! If you not feeling well and you need to vent this is the place to do it. You know we are here to support you always.

To Everyone - I think it is time to check in here and let us know how you are doing. (((((((((((((Hugs))))))))))))))))))

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Posted 12/16/2011 9:29 AM (GMT -6)

Good Morning Everyone,

I am missing you and hope you all find a minute to check in. I know with the holidays everyone is busy but I just want each of you to know I am lonesome for you.

Wishing you an abundance of friends, happiness, and fun this holiday season,

Love and hugs,

Kitt

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Posted 12/16/2011 1:13 PM (GMT -6)

Kitt

sorry for the passing away of your cousin ... awful for the her husband and three children. especially hard this time of year

2011 has beat a lot of us up

lately ive been struggling with horrendous case of tinnitus,,ive had it for 20 years but suddenly and without known cause it doubled down on me...sadness and insanity

...one can only hope and pray for a brighter tomorrow..

best wishes, mock turtle

ps congrats on the birth of your new grand-niece!! a blessing that helps us get past the trials of life

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Posted 12/16/2011 1:52 PM (GMT -6)

http://cat.inist.fr/?aModele=afficheN&cpsidt=24344047

Mock T,

Have you tried melatonin for your tinnitus - see the link to a study above.

Worth a go?

MMM

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Lifelong stuff: Food allergies, eczema, asthma

mock turtle

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Posted 12/16/2011 3:22 PM (GMT -6)

mudmagnetmum...thanks for the link...good stuff

i used to take melatonin for tinnitus and it worked!

i stopped taking almost all meds and supplements for awhile cause of side effects and trying to pin down causes

youre right i should try melatonin....(again)

thanks for the excellent suggestion

mt

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Posted 12/16/2011 3:46 PM (GMT -6)

You're welcome - might be worth taking it until it's reached maximum benefit and then seeing how you can trade off side effects by tapering the dose or taking short breaks from it. Hope it kicks in in time for Christmas!

The study looked very favourable I thought.

MMM

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Posted 12/16/2011 4:07 PM (GMT -6)

Melontonin doesn't stop my my ears from ringing. :(
My ring all of the time.

Joy

stkitt

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Posted 12/16/2011 5:53 PM (GMT -6)

Mock Turtle,

I am sorry for the confusion but it was Joy's cousin that died, I was just copying the lastest old threads into this new one. She is also the one with the new baby in the family.

I hope the melatonin works for you and please do keep us posted.

Kindly,

Kitt

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Posted 12/16/2011 7:29 PM (GMT -6)

Kitt

i saw that you did the copy and then my brain went poof

thanks for the correction

Joy please forgive my error an i do send my best wishes

mock turtle

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Posted 12/18/2011 2:08 PM (GMT -6)

It's okay. I figured you got confused. My brain brain goes poof a lot lately.

Joy

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Posted 12/19/2011 9:45 PM (GMT -6)

KITT Merry Christmas to you and yours.. Praying for blessings for all..

DENISE Merry Christmas... I hope yours is fun and fabulous and OH so memorable with the little guy this year and so many more to come...

JOY Merry Christmas... Congratulations on the addition to your family and sincere condolences on your loss...

ASHLEY Merry Christmas..... Hope you have the best yet.. and new year that brings relief....

LIZ Merry Christmas.... have wonderful holiday times

LYNDA Merry Christmas.... Happy New Year...

BILL Merry Christmas... Please let us know how you are.. we are concerned and we miss your presence here..

All of my HealingWell family and friends.. This is the time of the year that brings back memories to us all and some of us have a harder time than others..I am wishing pleasant memories and a wonderful New Year for you all...

I know I am on the road to health.. I refuse to have it any other way... I am almost 9 months post NF and I am feeling better than I have in years, even considering the thing with my heart .. pacemaker is doing it's job and I am regaining the energy that went down the tubes in October.

MAY HEALTH AND HAPPINESS BE YOURS NOW AND THROUGHOUT THE NEW YEARS TO COME...

Reach for the Sunshine... Rainbows will follow

SANDI