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Jwoo, I've seen that, so true, thanks for sharing
For all of you with computer problems:
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2ta, hmm 91 is super super super ...did I say super low. The thermometer had to be broken. Serious . You would be in coma if it were that low. Google hypothermiaOn Ebola, heads will roll........... If someone wrote a book with everything as it has happened , it would be rejected as being ridiculous. Remember the other day I said Emory and Nebraska were like a Lexus and Texas Resourse Health was like an Escort. The stories coming out because the nurses are talking, outrageous. The hospitatal screwed this up majorly in every aspect. SO DID THE CDC. Had one of there people taken one look on Duncans first day in the hospital. They would have known in <ten seconds. All the bad stuff could have been corrected. How no one thought it important for a review of the plan, space, people, trash etc. It's beyond belief. Like I said if it were a script it would be trashed as ridiculous
With the PPE personal protective equipment. What I can't figure out is 77 direct care givers and all the hospital employees and probably 1500-2000 employees, did no one watch anything from Africa. The PPE in Africa and even Spain was better than what THR's had. You would think that somebody would have said, "hey do you see how different what we wear than what they wear?"
Regretfully, THR's type of PPE is the standard for the USA. The type is one of the reasons I believe we have such bad hospital infections. If you look at how many ways bacteria can hitch a ride not good. The positive is so much will change. This time outsiders will be watching.
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Sassy, oops, brain wasn't working when I posted that (or fingers not keeping up with brain). What I meant was weather was 91* yesterday, dipping into 70's today. My body temp was 97.7 (only took the one time). Was wondering if big change in weather only added to me feeling icky. What I don't understand is, lost some weight lately, lost the big tummy (not quite flat though). Can't keep food or liquids down, big preggo tummy back and rock hard. Huh?
The ice cream truck is playing Christmas music! Too early for that.
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Littlegoats, here it's 'Cmet and Bmet' not sure why regional differences. Maybe it's like Frank-Starling and Starling-Frank --depends where your from. DRG's Diagnosis Related Groups---and ICD9 codes. Everything has a number--Everything. What's bad is the doc doesn't do the coding so errors can be made. Yes they do go for codes that cause the highest reimbursement. AND the wording has to be right other wise insurers won't pay. There is a college level courses that teach coding.
Smarrty, I'll meet where ever you want me to come too
Chevy wish you guys never left
Mommy I missed something?
Mags and Spookie, I shouldn't second guess, I wasn't there.
Spookie forgive me PUleese.................
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I said I wasn't mad. I tried to call you today, no answer. The grands have unhinged me. Want them?
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Local report this evening says that the CDC ok'd 2nd hospital worker to get on commercial flight with a 99.5 temp. Incredible and distrubing.2ta, love the kitty!!
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I think the Ebola crisis in this country will get worse before it gets better, but I don't believe it will be on the same massive level as in West Africa.
What confused me was after WEEKS of showing American medical personnel in Liberia with full Hazmat suits, booties taped to pants, gloves taped to sleeves, and complete headgear - covering the entire head - with internal respirators, (and complete spray-downs with bleach after seeing patients) they show the "gear" that the Dallas nurses got: a gown, booties, gloves, and a plastic face shield. What about their hair? Body fluids can spray anywhere, at great speeds. Even I know that.
A tiny drop of blood infected with the HIV virus has 1 million viral cells in it. A tiny drop of blood infected with the Ebola virus has 1 BILLION viral cells in it. Doesn't seem like those nurses stood a chance.
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Still either fighting a cold or allergies, or the results of being on a loaner APAP machine for a week. I've been coughing and sneezing and it seems like I have had laryingitis for weeks. Oh, well, the machine went back to Kaiser for analysis, and I should get my own machine soon. With a HUMIDIFIER!
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Oh, Owlettes - so many of you need big prayers and gentle hugs... consider them sent!!!!!
xoxoxo
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Blessings, hope you're feeling better too!
Tang,
. Can't get too much of cute kitties! Posted this on Pinktober. Pink Ribbons, Inc. Although it's long, it's still very interesting:
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Mom sorry bout u r mom
They r scaring the crap out of everybody, does anybody know what they r doing.
2ndhope u feel better soon
It is raining here has all day who knows bout tomorrow.
HUGS ALL AROUND
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blondiex46 - please fax us some rain... we are desperate out here!!!!
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Hi everyone, the weatherman said that this is the weather when everyone starts feeling sick, even if the are not. Well I'm glad he's finally putting his medical degree to use.
So 2d maybe it's a mix of the weather plus all the crap u'r going thru.
I love te pics and I swear when my cat lays with me and is purring I feel better and more relaxed, so it might be true.-It finally stopped raining here, I think and supposed to be in the 50's so that's not so bad, but it has been windy and a lot of leaves are off the tress already.
HUGS all around
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hi, just stopping by, hope all are ok
So my sister s biopsy was cancer, now here is what they will give her for two week
How does Xeloda work? What will it do for me?
Capecitabine belongs to the group of cancer-fighting medications known as antineoplastics, and specifically to the group of antineoplastics known as antimetabolites.Capecitabine fights cancer by killing cancer cells and preventing their growth. Capecitabine is usually used alone or in combination with other medications to treat certain types of breast cancer and colorectal cancer.
This medication may be available under multiple brand names and/or in several different forms. Any specific brand name of this medication may not be available in all of the forms or approved for all of the conditions discussed here. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here.
Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking this medication, speak to your doctor. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.
Do not give this medication to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you do. It can be harmful for people to take this medication if their doctor has not prescribed it.
How should I use Xeloda?
The recommended dose of capecitabine varies according to body size. You may need to take a combination of 150 mg and 500 mg tablets. Capecitabine is normally given in 2 equal doses twice a day for 2 weeks followed by a rest period of one week. This cycle is repeated until treatment is complete, as assessed by your doctor.
Capecitabine tablets should be swallowed with water within 30 minutes after the end of a meal.
Many things can affect the dose of a medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here,do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.
It is important that you take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you vomit shortly after taking capecitabine, contact your doctor for instruction on whether to take more medication or not. If you miss a dose of this medication, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
As well as interfering with the growth of cancer cells, capecitabine can interfere with some of your normal cells. This can cause a number of side effects such as mouth sores. Keep track of any side effects and report them to your doctor as suggested in the section, "What side effects are possible with this medication?"
Store this medication at room temperature, protect it from excessive heat and direct light, and keep it out of the reach of children.
Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.
Anyway, this is all news to me I never knew there were chemo pills.
I will keep you poeted.
I have been doing well overall. Trying to adjust to work and dealing with insomnia still
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Fax on its way , still raining here
Enerva, yep there r pills, i took them 4 8 months is that what they want u to do
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You guys, does it also make sense, that maybe the spreading of the virus, is also in the air? I mean just like you said Blessings, maybe the virus is not only spread by direct contact, such as fluids, etc. but just MAYbe, like extreme reactions to things, like I am with inhalants, from those chemicals, or viruses in the air!
When I was using paint stripper, and even Epoxy, I was outdoors, and had on long sleeves and gloves, but the chemical was also in the air, and I didn't have my hair or face protected... Things can be on your clothes, and like taking off my shirt, I'm still in contact with it. So just not touching it, was not helpful.... it can still hurt you.
So maybe the AIR is also contaminated.... and not only direct contact like they are saying.
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This is getting really nuts with the Ebola thing. I mean who in the government can you trust to tell you the truth?
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mommy - very true statement. Who indeed can we trust from the government?
Holeinone - loved the falls pic. Truly beautiful. Looks like healing therapy for me.
Hello to all.
Ds was in hospital last week and now u have been such since mon. Went to mo yesterday for scheduled lab and xgeva shot. Nurse very persistent I stay and see mo since I looked like crap. After all tests and waiting for ever, mo says prob caught a virus in hospital no antibiotic needed. Wait it out. Duh. That was my plan like 5 hours ago when I came in fir a quick a shot. So still temp 103.1 , achy, do very tired, nausea and some vomiting. Boo. Now i see so many on here are sick also. Dang weather change. Hope everyone feels much better today.
Hello to all
Hootie hoo
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Chevy, hoping I can explain, when we speak, we spray droplets from the mouth . Really small, but there is a spray. When we sneeze or cough there is even a greater and more forceful spray of droplets. On these droplets bacteria and viruses attach a ride. This spray lands on surfaces. The droplet then dries out, like dishes drying in the rack. Bacteria/viruses also dry out. If a bacteria/virus needs to be moist it eventually dies because the environment needed for it's survival is gone.
When it is said that a bacteria/ virus can live on a surface for X number of hours it is b/c of what I just described.
2ta lol, you had me going on that 91*. I was thinking "Nope that can't beeeee"
Smarrty are you thinking Harry Potter at Universal? It's continued to break all kinds of records. And is responsible for record setting travel to the area since it opened. I'm a huge HP fan, but haven't gone yet. I want to go with DS. I highly recommend it if you are a Potter fan. I'll meet for lunch, even breakfast if it's the only way to squeeze me in. Not a morning fan, but I can do it when it's important. Seeing you is important
Enerva, thinking of you, then you pop in just like magic
. No clue on drug question. Chemo drugs are completely out of my reference. Hope your sister is doing well otherwise. Hope your return to work is going well Patty, hmmm you're home with a 103.1 temp. 103.1 that's high. Are you taking Tylenol? Fluids? The standard phrase if symptoms change or worsen get to someplace quick. I know you are staying on top of it, but have to say it. Your post was written two hours ago. Give the cancer center a call and let them know. Ask for one of the nurses
PITA, but they may have you come in for some IV fluids and a re-evaluation
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enerva, I was on xeloda for 5 months. Had real bad neuropathy . Like walking on shards of glass. If , I think it's your sister, not you, gets that...comes with real bad peeling raw feet to...if she gets those symptoms...pm me.....I figured out a way to ease it....hope she does well. I have been on chemo pills too. Different ones. I would put it in sherbet and swallow them. Then follow with water. I would get mouth sores if I didn't.
Hope envy one is well today
Whoever asked....daughter is great. Saw her last month for a week and her and her hubby come in a week from Friday for a long weekend
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All the housework is done so its time to goof off now!
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Realized this might have appeared tacky. Enjoy your well deserved rest.
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LMG, looks like every room in my house right now ! Not tacky, more like reality.....lol...
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Not a bit tacky, the story of my life really!
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Smaarty, I might be able to swing a lunch if Sas knows a reasonable place.
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PattyPepper,
Yikes ! That is a hot fever. I hope it's broken & you are sleeping, resting, rehydrating. Let us know when you are feeling better..
Blondie, the pills are for Envera sister. She lives in Venezuela & has breast cancer also.
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AAAARRRRGGGGHHH
I feel OLD today! Today is DDs birthday. She is 43!!!!! Where did the years go? That makes me as old as dirt.
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Spookie this is the time to sweep the dirt right out the door. Besides if your as oldd as dirt I am too. AND Chevy and Cami would be fossils
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cwap, long post, moved to pet the cat, didn't save, poof, it's all gone.
Thanks for all the good thoughts and prayers. Seem to be getting worse, now coughing, sore throat, joints ache. DH not happy with me, don't have energy for much of anything (did make dinner last night, last of the dishes still waiting for me). Love the pictures of a woman's work is never done, that's what it feels like. Even after sx, there's always stuff to do...
Patty, hope you're taking it easy! It's not selfish, but necessary. Please rest and take care of yourself! Have been in your situation and didn't care for myself, either passed it on to other family members and/or made it so much worse for myself. Remember taking care of a family member after a hospital stay when I didn't care for myself, turned to 3 weeks of bronchitis. So please don't do what I did and make yourself a priority,
Hoping we get rai soon. Everything is so dry, we could use it.
Niece, the nurse, posted this on FB:
http://deansarablog.wordpress.com/2014/10/13/the-...
Wish all the finger pointing would stop and let's get this problem solved, just my opinion.
Enerva, so sorry about your sister.
Enjoy the rest of your day!
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Spookie - I should be there as well. If DD has been born when I was in my early 20's instead of almost 35 she'd be at least 40 now instead of 27.
It is a beautiful warm 89 degree day. Having sensory overload. Congressional hearing streaming, soap opera on TV - not paying much attention & goes off at 2, and a third window with sound open for an eagle nest. I have to get to Mommyof2's house cleaning. Mine is about as far done as it can be. Had a brain fart and got to rewash all the silverware yesterday. I put dishwasher tab foil wrapped in and ran cycle. Wondered what the heck that foil thing was in the DW bottom. I had put all the silverware up b4 I found it, luckily was just about to start on plates/glasses.
But maybe I may have to do some back porch sitting with a magazine. Why do today what you can put off till tomorrow - riff on Scarlett O'Hara. I at least have dinner thawing and have made chicken salad for DH's sandwiches.
2TA and Patty - Y'all take care of yourselves. Patty hope your fever is down this afternoon. 2TA kinda sounds like what I had a couple of weeks ago. Couldn't eat, not even hot tea sounded good. Tomato soup and hot tea (almost wrote teat that would be interesting). I splurged and bought some of those heat/eat tomato soup cups. Think they also have chicken noodle.
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