Greetings..... The ingredient used in the ALCIS cream is trolamine salicylate.......same as in aspercreme. No difference. You just pay a lot more. copy and paste from med pharmacy...... Trolamine...
Hoping you are feeling better this morning!!!! Hugs from Minnesota, Andrea...
Wish I was there to help. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please ask for some stronger pain meds to help you get through this. A support group may be a blessing for you. With todays miracle...
My "ugly stick" and Rappala want to go fishing too!!!! (fishing rod and lure for those who don't know) Best wishes Silly Pete!!!! See ya, Andrea...
Char, Is your asthma allergy related? Did you know when we have elevated histamine levels we have much more pain because histamine cells have "pain memory". So increase in histamine cells...
Welcome Daryl! Thank you for posting your story. Yes, the right neuro surgeon makes the difference in most cases. Mine has retired and I am at a loss should I need surgery again. Having cervical neck...
PAlady, I am thinking very hard and trying to send vibs to those that need to help you (don't laugh) We get so tired of fighting for even small crumbs of help. It is just too much sometimes but we...
So stay at work doing your desk/telephone duties and just say you are unable to do the inventory. So how is your plan to stop working going? Hugs, Andrea...
PAlady, your post brought back memories I don't want to think about re the privacy issues. I remember legal depositions lasting almost two hours with a court reporter recording everything and then a...
Thanks for the heads up PAlady. Will read it today. I use a PCP and happy with him. He recently put me on Vit D to help with the bone pain. Truthfully, can you imagine a pain management doctor...
Apology accepted Pete. Scarred....thank you so much for the Buffalo Bill story. My memories of so many patients are just like yesterday. What a gift they were to us. I too cared for a 104 year old...
Morning "Silly Pete"....(long story for newcomers reading) Last time I had a Cervical MRI I was entombed in crypt like contrapation. I thought what if they forget me. Well now I know that if I give...
Thanks....I miss my patients and their families so much. I worked in mostly ICU's but part time to help in a local nursing home which was my love. All these years and I still want to work as a nurse....
Ace.....you can get legal advice from this web site. There are attorneys that participate on the board. http://www.workerscompensationinsurance.com/forum/index.php A comment re you wanting a jury to...
Dear silly Pete.....how funny is it that twice we were typing to each other at the same time.......you crack me up. I will come out of my funk sooner or later. I usually go in a corner and hide...
So then...."he is the top dog around here".......This is your life. It sounds even more important to me now that you go elsewhere for an attorney. Drive 100 miles if you have to! Do you want to end...
If you have not yet...please consider the Philips Eye Institute in Mpls, MN. They are miracle workers...... Here is the link http://www.allina.com/ahs/pei.nsf/ ps, I had surgery there a year ago and...
I have been on MN work comp for many years....settled last year so only on medical now. I did a lot of research and although states have different work comp laws they still have a lot in...
Pete, I have been in a funk. I am not sad, happy, angry or anything.....I just feel quiet "inside".....like I am mentally shut down. Read your posts......since you asked......figure out how you can...
I will be thinking of you and saying a special prayer. Behave yourself around the nurses!!!!!!!!! Andrea ps Who will take care of Angie?...
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!! I will never forget how I felt when I held copy of court order with the stipulations for money settlement and most importantly that WC will pay for my care the rest of my...
Omega3 Welcome to our place!!!!!! Cold outside huh? I am in Minnesota and so tired of winter already. Mostly stay in the house. Sounds like you might be getting some long overdue help. Please avoid...
Morning..... Susie, you cracked me up with your "old time doctor narration". I love it......now.......lets all stand in a "virtual" circle, hold hands, and pray that doctor be mass produced!!!!!!...
Thought I would give some info on this....I had been on oral prednisone years ago and then the IV steroids during and after surgery.....followed up with decadron at home post op. A couple of years...
PaLady, I am truthfully floored by the response I have had.........I have tried so many "nothings". My prescription is for Atarax 25mg tabs 2 every 6 hours. I started at one morning and night. That...
Hi, I have several allergies....including codiene, M.S. and Percocet . I was allowed to "try" Vicodin with warning from Pharmacist. Vicodin is in the same family ........I felt itchy the first couple...
Update.....Pete, I figured out a roundabout way on Photobucket to get my Mac to transfer pic here. (several steps) If you like I can give you instructions so you can post a pic of Angie for everyone...
I don't have any advice but welcome and come back soon.....Andrea...
Think about your dad and all the special times you shared in the past......the silly times etc. Not them. This is his time. No one should deprive him of that.........like wise it is your time.....you...
Rommel, "Wonder what we should do today Karma?" Karma, " Gee whiz Rommel, not much going on today!...
Quick response......I have limited access to records.....ie any blood tests mri's etc. Only doctors notes on my tests. My doctor also notes his comment. I then can choose to send my comments which I...
Hi......just taking a "silly" break to check in. I am busy pondering over my income taxes.......Ekeeeee! Sun is shinning through the window and I feel pretty good. Yesterday I had a series of neck...
Phewy!!!!! Stop the smoking guilt trip!!!! Haven't you noticed they never ask and bug you anymore about it at a routine appt...... Reason.......too many of us know the large number of doctors (and...
Hoping you are feeling better soon!!!! Watch for those crisis signs.....can happen fast! Waiting to hear you are feeling better!!! Andrea...
Karen...just a thought...could Jay be deliberately pushing you to do something........like put him out of your life so he can just wallow in his bad habits happily .........won't be the first time in...
Dear Snowflake, I am so sorry for your distress. Do you have family....live alone? After having steroids....prednisone I had the most horrible nightmares. I was alone and would lock myself in the...
Ohhhhhhhhh.....Good Grief...............I don't know whether to laugh or cry. Before SO (significant other we were not married) and I broke up he said I loved my dogs more than him. I said it is...
Yes, I watched that very wonderful movie......what a gift it was. Andrea...
I found a post I made two years ago....copied and will paste here. Although it is off topic I think you will enjoy it. Andrea Posted 3/13/2007 7:31 PM (GMT -6) Thank you so much for posting that...
Pete, I was thinking last night about starting a similar thread. You beat me to it. Thanks, you saved me the work of tiring my arms out typing. After my husband died, I met a wonderful man.....we...
I am a dummy when it comes to oral drugs cause I worked in ICU.....that said we frequently gave phenegran with pain meds to enhance them....just not the oral route....
I have been dealing with work comp for 16 years so I understand your plight. Sadly my feeling is that there is a good chance they will let your Dr. walk. I finally settled a few months ago. I...
Jeepers................when my son chastises me for doing something I say if I have to be a statue and not move than what is the purpose in living.......and.....at least I tried and sometimes don't...
I agree with the above posters so will not have much to add. Being on o2 of 70% tells me that he is very ill. Please force yourself to eat nutritious foods and pop a vitamin or two. You have to take...
Bad Pete...lol I am now ill with wanting to see all of that north FL area...never explored it. It does sound like paradise. Yes, you belong with your wife!!!!!!!! How can you mend things long...
Hey Gang.......how about a get to together someday (winter month) in Fl. We could pick a spot........ a campground or something .....something to dream about for next winter. Some of the state parks...
Very interesting......think I would have a "recipe box" with recipe cards and put things into catagories or something or I never could keep it all straight. Prayers......Andrea...
Bonnie, my prayers are with you. Sorry but I don't know any more than what I would read in a medical book or internet. Do they have any support groups available for you? I would think one would be so...
Linda, I know your area well. I lived east of Ocala......east on 40....then 314A going south.....and almost home. Andrea...
My vit D was sitting on the porch (from yesterday) so I just took my first. Lets touch base in one month and see if we feel any improvement..... 2 inches loss is a lot Susie! How long since you...