tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23830899.post2052736409263250827..comments2024-03-27T12:58:00.592-07:00Comments on Snowbrush: I’m so wired I don’t need coffeeSnowbrushhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00436087215476479042noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23830899.post-10586309947858933192010-07-12T09:56:48.911-07:002010-07-12T09:56:48.911-07:00Snow, I'm fascinated by the "personalitie...Snow, I'm fascinated by the "personalities" you assign to medications. Never thought of that approach.Rob-bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00171692478879522588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23830899.post-24304530252475947672010-02-05T19:30:22.451-08:002010-02-05T19:30:22.451-08:00During one of my more traumatic surgeries, I was t...During one of my more traumatic surgeries, I was telling the surgeon what was helpful for pain, NOT to use staples, and I told the anesthesiologist what I prefered as an anesthetic. The surgeon listened. He knew me. The anesthesiologist gruffly asked "Are you a DOCTOR? When you're gone to school for 8 years, you can tell me what to do"<br /><br />I said "I'm not a DOCTOR OF MEDICINE, I'm a 40 year graduate of intensive study regarding crohns disease, medications for crohns disease, and ME."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23830899.post-77851678261734536212009-12-30T20:45:12.371-08:002009-12-30T20:45:12.371-08:00At Last! Someone else who thinks vicodin is the w...At Last! Someone else who thinks vicodin is the weeniest pain killer ever! How do people get addicted to it? I agree on the sleep meds as well. Lunesta is completely useless. I have several friends with chronic pain and insomnia because the two go together. I get soooooooooooooooo angry because docs treat folks with chronic pain and/or migraines(me)as if we're junkies or we sell the stuff. Real working pain clinics needs to be mandatory with doctors who are pain experts. Include adjunct therapies, realize patients in true pain rarely get addicted.<br /><br />I personally do not get euphoric from percocet. Demerol makes me hallucinate and hurl. Morphine makes me hurl. I don't want major opiates. I want pain relievers that work w/o turning people into zombies. Toredol can be effective for very short term but is very hard on kidneys.<br /><br />Because pain cannot be measured by mathematics and differs from person to person, culture to culture, people in chronic pain tend to get screwed. I know there is better meds out there but the FDA farts around or gets overly cautious esp. after the oxycontin epidemic.<br /><br />Now I'm ranting. I'm a huge advocate for effective pain relief for patients.Crazed Nitwithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09433413927453925851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23830899.post-85512879409066672582009-12-30T12:29:25.620-08:002009-12-30T12:29:25.620-08:00This last post is an emotional piece of writing fr...This last post is an emotional piece of writing from the heart. Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23830899.post-31945671364089993772009-12-11T14:36:38.066-08:002009-12-11T14:36:38.066-08:00Had my surgery, and made it home. Am tired, drugge...Had my surgery, and made it home. Am tired, drugged, and typing with one hand until I get a different (and much bigger) chair in here (so that I can type without lifting my arm in its sling), so I'll keep this short). I'm mindful that some of the responses require a response from me, and I hope to get to them soon. <br /><br />The doc said that this arm looked better than the one he did in March, so I'm hoping for a better recovery as well.Snowbrushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00436087215476479042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23830899.post-24635400409151443752009-12-08T14:09:46.270-08:002009-12-08T14:09:46.270-08:00Fear is the mind-killer so stay clear of it.
You ...Fear is the mind-killer so stay clear of it.<br /><br />You are so amazing Snow and such a good advocate for yourself.<br /><br />I know it is so hard sometimes to even ask for what we want when we are in so much pain or sick, so good for you for being so clear headed.<br /><br />I'm thinking positive thoughts dear friend.<br /><br />Love Renee xoxoxoReneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11785932958464359112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23830899.post-58480705544808788102009-12-07T22:39:38.067-08:002009-12-07T22:39:38.067-08:00Sending you prayers for a speedy recovery.....:-) ...Sending you prayers for a speedy recovery.....:-) HugsBerniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03024565921761129108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23830899.post-38713093726561843762009-12-07T20:53:40.247-08:002009-12-07T20:53:40.247-08:00So sorry to hear you are having to endure all this...So sorry to hear you are having to endure all this! I'm a fairly disgusting healthy creature, but I have had migraines for years and know about pain. Unfortunately, pain medication is equal to sweet tarts when it comes to migraine. But fortunately, I don't have them anymore.<br /><br />My doctor did gives Ambien when I take an overseas flight at night. I was convinced they wouldn't work, said so, and two minutes later woke up in London. They work.<br /><br />Sorry I haven't visited lately. For some reason, I had neglected to sign up to follow your blog. Problem rectified!!Pamela Terry and Edwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746603636884819522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23830899.post-49650343501198870002009-12-07T20:05:24.962-08:002009-12-07T20:05:24.962-08:00snow, god you look like my good friend walter in m...snow, god you look like my good friend walter in minneapolis. if you saw one another on the street, you would both laugh out loud.<br /><br />i happen to think your surgery is going to go much better than last time around. how about we bet $10? i will trust you to tell the truth but i won't tempt you by betting $ 100.<br /><br />your personifications of drugs is hysterical. i work in a mental health clinic and i just may pass your apt descriptions on to the shrinks-that-be.<br /><br />i'm rooting for you, snow. please keep in touch.<br /><br />xo<br />kjkjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15122196887043345981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23830899.post-76494267870993516672009-12-07T06:10:47.210-08:002009-12-07T06:10:47.210-08:00Snow, I love you! My husband (a retired nurse) ha...Snow, I love you! My husband (a retired nurse) has been helping me and has himself sat in the doctor's office for me many times just to demand my medications. <br /><br />I am going to take all of your advice. I have a head start because my hairdresser knows the scum sucking surgeon and goes to church with him, so I'll have no trouble getting his address AND phone number. I'm going kamikaze on his ass this week. Will keep you posted, dear friend. Wishing you health, wealth and peace of mind. Get well soon!!! I so appreciate your help!!!!!BLESSING!!!Marionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14786883679294446945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23830899.post-86733436887453866322009-12-06T20:36:56.007-08:002009-12-06T20:36:56.007-08:00i so get you about the ~fear~ thing... Too easy to...i so get you about the ~fear~ thing... Too easy to buy into sometimes especially when it is the wee hours of the morning & one can't sleep for pain... That's when fear whispers in my ear, but i see 'her' more as sneaky back stabbing unsupporting 'friend'(Than a frothy mouthed stallion)... You know the kind of 'friend' (you may have had as a teen) who had a penchant for getting you both into trouble! ...i also think it is great Snow that you are organized with your surgeon etc... My surgeon has always said just that to me, that only i truly know my own body & he needs to be guided by that knowledge too... GoodLuck xnollyposhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205974328143335552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23830899.post-29518340020230375312009-12-06T17:57:19.493-08:002009-12-06T17:57:19.493-08:00All your preparation sounds pretty astute. Wish yo...All your preparation sounds pretty astute. Wish you the best.Joe Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07960458164425338569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23830899.post-52533090633764399102009-12-06T07:13:53.734-08:002009-12-06T07:13:53.734-08:00Snow, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I'...Snow, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm really impressed with the info you gave Marion. Most of us are content to sit back and complain and whine. You take the bull by the horns (a metaphor best not explored too deeply here)....<br /><br />Get well. Stay well. BE well. One day all this will be behind you.rhymeswithplaguehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10870439618129001633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23830899.post-10586443206212157502009-12-06T06:26:32.582-08:002009-12-06T06:26:32.582-08:00Snow, am also sending you love, gentle hugs and pr...Snow, am also sending you love, gentle hugs and prayers for your upcoming surgery.<br /><br />I so agree with you that only you know what will work for your body and mind. Love your descriptions of the pills! <br /><br />I know it won't be painless recovery but hopefully, you'll have the right "stash" to keep you comfortable until the worse pain is over.<br /><br />xoxo<br />JaneAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16813508472498593787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23830899.post-27095987935711951252009-12-05T21:14:31.010-08:002009-12-05T21:14:31.010-08:00Sending you love and prayers for a successful oper...Sending you love and prayers for a successful operation, and a very speedy recovery.xx♥Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12919764140075852854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23830899.post-65333598498779057252009-12-05T20:40:34.809-08:002009-12-05T20:40:34.809-08:00Snow, I LOVE your descriptions of the pills...I...Snow, I LOVE your descriptions of the pills...I've never taken narcotics well at all. I stay wide awake and very jumpy! You sound very wise and in tune with your own body. <br /><br />I wish you well. I pray this recovery goes much better!!CreekHiker / HollysFollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14987597104795294851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23830899.post-75712067109854104022009-12-05T20:01:37.826-08:002009-12-05T20:01:37.826-08:00It amazes me and I admire how much you know about ...It amazes me and I admire how much you know about your condition. I'm sure you baffled the lady at Mark's office. <br />Fear can sometimes take over our reason but as long as you stay on the saddle the horse will eventually stop.A Plain Observerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03741520771592669741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23830899.post-33934376299119411502009-12-05T19:26:14.377-08:002009-12-05T19:26:14.377-08:00wow! you know your stuff and good for you. too man...wow! you know your stuff and good for you. too many people just do what they are told by the great medical gods.<br />it has to go better this time.<br /><br />all the best and i look forward to your full on return to blogging<br /><br />kkyliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08964475783207438103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23830899.post-85139529656892085862009-12-05T19:19:58.188-08:002009-12-05T19:19:58.188-08:00Geek, glad you're looking out for yourself.
M...Geek, glad you're looking out for yourself.<br /><br />Marion, the first two paragraphs of the following are from page eight of a document entitled "Your Medical Record Rights in Louisiana." The last paragraph is from page one. <br /><br />"You have the right to see your medical record. You also have the right to get a copy of your medical record. These rights are often called the right to access your medical record. <br /> <br />"Usually, your health care provider must respond to your request for your record no later than 15 days after receiving your request.<br /><br />"You have the right to file a complaint with the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services if you believe your health care provider has violated your right to see, get a copy of, or amend your medical record. You can also file a complaint with the state agency that regulates your health care provider."<br /><br />You can find the document at: http://medicalrecordrights.georgetown.edu/stateguides/la/la.pdfSnowbrushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00436087215476479042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23830899.post-11509161331133864362009-12-05T17:10:56.735-08:002009-12-05T17:10:56.735-08:00Yes, I checked the proper dosage for the medicine ...Yes, I checked the proper dosage for the medicine I'm taking. The dosage was okay but it has sedative and analgesic components -- which my body isn't used to.<br /><br />Get well soon, Snow!Kerthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17146666763404548871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23830899.post-51036264035013905032009-12-05T13:26:16.502-08:002009-12-05T13:26:16.502-08:00Thank you, Klelsaoe. Thank you, Swan.
Marion, ano...Thank you, Klelsaoe. Thank you, Swan.<br /><br />Marion, another thought. Try paging your surgeon at his country club. Show up at his church and talk to him with other people around. Ask his pastor to intervene. Yes, I WOULD personally do everything I've advised. You've go to stop worrying about making people hate you. I know it's way, way, way harder when you're wounded and in pain and dealing with someone who has more money and social status, but you've got to. Also, get your husband to help (why isn't he doing it already?). Nurse Peggy always takes me to the doctor with her because she says she'll be treated better if a man is there, even if her doctor is a woman (actually, she says that women doctors treat nurses worse than men doctors do).Snowbrushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00436087215476479042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23830899.post-42325866581468523032009-12-05T12:57:17.468-08:002009-12-05T12:57:17.468-08:00Great to see you in my dashboard today! I love to...Great to see you in my dashboard today! I love to see people taking care of their own health control. I have a feeling that this surgery is going to go great. Just think....all of this prep, and maybe it'll all be for nothing because you'll heal up in no time! Good luck, friend.khelsaoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09610241132053255015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23830899.post-32058168380898502852009-12-05T12:33:53.178-08:002009-12-05T12:33:53.178-08:00Snow,
Please LIVE and LIVE all the way... I say t...Snow,<br /><br />Please LIVE and LIVE all the way... I say this for purely selfish reasons, I want you to live so that I have somthing to read... :) I want you to live so that I can read your writing! YES LIVE and WRITE! You are beautiful!<br />swanswanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03570724226491054508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23830899.post-73553406463238355212009-12-05T11:35:36.649-08:002009-12-05T11:35:36.649-08:00Marion, I wonder if the threat of a complaint to t...Marion, I wonder if the threat of a complaint to the local medical board would help--or at least the doctor's practice manager (not office manager, practice manager). How about sitting in the office and refusing to leave until you get xeroxes of your records, or else calling and dropping by several times a week to see if they're ready. Maybe you could get the doctor's home phone number off the Net and call him there a few evenings in a row. Another idea would be to explain the problem to your new doc-to-be, and ask him or her to call your old doc personally. Don't you have a primary care doc who could do better by you on the pain care end--and maybe talk to your surgeon on your behalf? My last surgeon wouldn't give me anything but Elavil for pain. That was the last straw for me remaining his patient. If I were you, I would make it my career to do everything I had to do to get those goddamn records. I would literally call his office a dozen times a day if that's what it took. I would not let up. You would not believe how intensely I would become. You have right to your records, and your doctor is not complying with the law or with medical ethics by withholding them.<br /><br />RNSane, if I knew who the good nurses were, I would ask for them by name. My doc only does end-of-the-week surgeries, so that eliminates some problems, and mine was first-up last time, and will probably be first this time because he takes the more complicated cases early.<br /><br />Geek, have you gotten on line and checked the proper dosage of the drug that knocked you out for two days? Not to one-up you, but Demerol made me feel so bad for three days that I felt as if the life were draining from me. Guess what? The prescription was written for 200 mgs when 150 mgs was the very most I should have taken. Never assume that anyone gets anything right when it is your life that is at stake. I've had five surgeries in 20 months, and you would not believe the screw-ups that I and everyone else who is in the system long enough has witnessed.<br /><br />Winifred and Lakeviewer, great hearing from you. I feel bad that I haven't been around for awhile. After surgery, I'll have a lot more time to sit.Snowbrushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00436087215476479042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23830899.post-60517459123428074482009-12-05T10:35:44.364-08:002009-12-05T10:35:44.364-08:00Snow, you are a walking pharmaceutical encyclopedi...Snow, you are a walking pharmaceutical encyclopedia. Good for you and your pro-active stance. Good luck on your surgery. May you sleep soundly and wake up restored. My best wishes.Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.com