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Old 10-14-2016, 01:53 PM   #341
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I forgot you were also on Coumadin, don't know if anti inflammatory foods might help bring swelling down.


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Old 10-15-2016, 02:31 PM   #342
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The steroid injection is slowly taking effect, we are hoping this will relieve edema on knee, but, a physical needle withdrawal is on the table if all else fails....ouch!
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Old 10-15-2016, 02:54 PM   #343
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Evelyn our prayers for your Granddaughter, a lot to go thru at such a young age. I had my gallbladder out 16 months ago, first six months ok. Then not so much, apparently liver is producing way too much bile, it hits the duodenal backs up into the stomach and pain, nausea and so on. Been going on for a year now, some days could not leave the house. PCP and specialist have said - might end in a year or so, might not. So on a bile absorbing powder which if I take the right amount works fine.

The back and driving, so be it. I put the truck on cruise as often as I can and sometimes end up driving with the cruise, speeding up and slowing down. With trailer and without. Alice hates it when I do it, but so far so good.

My best, take care of the knee.

I must have missed at some point your nursing in the USAF, thank you. In for four years - 68'-72', interesting times - SO and then MTI.

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Old 10-16-2016, 01:44 PM   #344
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Bud, thanks for your input. I am sorry to learn of your continued difficulty post cholestecomy. This is not unusual, especially when gallbladder is grossly inflamed and full of stones, as in Nicole's case, (and perhaps in your as well?). The unusual, for Nicole....she is a trim 30 yr old....gallbladder disease tends to affect 40-50 yr old, and frequently overweight folks.

The docs inserted a bile duct/liver stent, that will hopefully lower her prospect of enduring pain and nausea. Plan is to remove the stent in 6 weeks. Time will tell.

Prayers go out to you, as well, Bud. Nicole thanks you for your prayers for her, as do I.

I have encouraged my grandkids to do those pleasurable things, I.e., travel ,etc, while they are young and active, able to really enjoy life. All too often, we tend to wait till the "right time".... After retirement, hoping for time and enough $$$, to enjoy life. As we, who are now, retired have learned...even if the $$$ are there...the body does not cooperate, as we wish it could!

So, here I am, at almost 78, now, finally, with Goliath, my AI, ready and willing to get out and travel...and my aging body is complaining. I am determined...and God willing, I hope to have a few years ahead to see this great country of ours, experience regions and enjoy more ....even if it requires use of a cane or a rolling walker...I'm still planning next years trips.
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Old 10-17-2016, 03:45 AM   #345
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Evelyn, yes my gallbladder was a mess, much more so than the surgeon expected. A gastro friend said my issues might clear up in a couple of years that the reported problems are far below what is actual.

Continued prayers for your granddaughter.

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Old 10-17-2016, 11:03 AM   #346
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Thanks, Bud. I do hope your continued recovery is uneventful. Nicole is being discharged from hospital today, finally. She's been there almost 2 weeks this time and is needing to go home.

I finally found a solution to being able to take my little Nikko camping with me next year. He is a Pom mix...short, portly, and pretty heavy....too heavy for me to pick up. He has very short legs and is afraid of the steps in Goliath. I found a foldable dog ramp at Tuesday Morning. I will give this a try for him next season. He is such a little sweetly and I would like to give him equal time with Mikki on camping trips.

Goliath is is still at dealer for warranty work and winterizing. Scheduled for pickup on the 24th. Then to storage facility...tuck him in for winter with electric hookup.
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Old 10-21-2016, 05:58 PM   #347
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Received a call from tech at local AS dealer re: warranty repairs. Most everything is finished, except, still awaiting arrival of new Macerator pump for waste system, as existing one is burned out...apparently, a not unusual problem. So, Goliath will stay there till all work is completed. Maybe, one or two more weeks.
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Old 10-22-2016, 11:46 AM   #348
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I hope your knee and Nicole are doing OK. My right knee started bothering me again, so I am going to rig up some kind of bumper for it when driving the van. [See Post #322 here]

The renewed pain prompted me to consider that my Lyme Disease may be flaring up again, and to ask you Evelyn whether your doctor ordered blood work specifically for Lyme? With all your travels, you probably had contacted with plenty of ticks FWIW.

FYI dogs can also get Lyme, and fortunately on Long Island NY Lyme Disease has been on the radar for doctors and vets for decades now. Our Mini Schnauzer got Lyme and her vet picked up on it right away. The symptoms vary widely and often look like flu and other common problems, so a doctor that can rule out all the regular stuff is worthwhile!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyme_disease

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Old 10-22-2016, 12:03 PM   #349
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Hi Peter. No Lyme disease. I have never been one to trek off trail or thru brush...even. In my youthful days. When we lived in Texas, in the mid 70's, I was very careful, as ticks, chiggers, fleas, etc. could be anywhere. My walks are on pavement or gravel, or treadmill.

My knee is getting better and stronger, thanks to steroid injection and rest, then exercise to strengthen. Losing weight is also helpful. X-rays revealed only very mild osteoarthritis, thank goodness.

Nicole was released from hospital this past Monday. This morning, she is back in again...this time, pancreatitis, but, only expected to be there a couple days. I believe she is currently reaping the effects of experimentation with "recreational substances". I have tried telling her for years that you can't abuse your body and expect to not pay for it. Hopefully, all this will eventually be resolved. Time will tell.
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Old 10-24-2016, 11:42 AM   #350
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I wish I could go camping! Our weather here has been perfect and is expected to continue in the mid 70's over at least the next week. But, alas, Goliath remains at the dealership, awaiting delivery of the Macerator pump from Jackson center. I guess the late camping opportunity will have passed by the time I get it back. In the meantime, I'll dream of next year's trips.
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Old 10-28-2016, 07:43 AM   #351
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For many of my issues and my wife as well we use a local Chiropractor-he does not do the head snapping adjustments. Gives relief and has helped with the back and knee, the knee is directly related to the herniated discs in the back as the nerves run down the legs, at least that is what he says, our PCP says and the pictures I've been shown.

We also use the Chiro for our "little" black Lab. She sprained her front left elbow joint and two to three visits she is back to her old self. Light adjustments by him and she feels better the next day. He is a human Chiro, cannot in our state charge to do animals, so he does it for free. Great guy. I never believed in Chiro, until I broke my back and herniated two discs, he has helped a lot and refuses to even discuss surgery which our PCP of 35 years totally agrees with.

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Hi Bud. I'm glad your "chiro" provides some relief for you. I know there are some reliable ones out there. As for me, during my many decades of my nursing career, I saw so many lives changed for the worse...by some of the bad ones. I would not be willing to chance it.

I have always vetted any doctor or anesthesiologist before I see them. My MD/PCP is very cautious about my care, as am I...and I appreciate that. I do have two herniated discs in my lower back from an auto accident....not at all related to the knee. The discs, if extruded will radiate pain down the leg...through the nerves....a neurological issue. The knee problem is an orthopedic joint issue. The two are unrelated.

I have had problems with the back and am very careful with any lifting and manipulation, as when that sucker acts up, and the pain radiates down the back of my leg, sometimes down the foot as well, it can also affect the strength and ability to walk in a stable fashion. Not fun at all. My knee has calmed down and is functioning normally , thank God.

Be well. Evelyn.
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Good to hear you're on the mend, Evelyn.


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Good to hear the knee is better.

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Old 10-29-2016, 12:25 PM   #355
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Thanks Maggie and Bud. No pain.....feels good!
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Old 11-06-2016, 10:56 AM   #357
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Edward, welcome to the forums. I see you have a 2016 AI and an FC. Do you still have the AI? If so, do you tow the FC with the AI? Just curious. I traded a 16' Bambi in on my AI GT and really enjoy the conveniences.
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Thank goodness....we are now relieved of never ending "ads"! An historic event has now occurred! The future must be brighter!
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Winter has arrived in Colorado! 81* yesterday...now, snowing today. Rapid transition!
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