Post #260,112
6/27/06 8:20:15 AM
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I'm sick!!
Good old fashioned rip roaring sinus infection!! Havent had one since I had that surgery over a year ago and now look- 3 days before the big road trip and I'm SICK!
Off to the doctor today for some good old fashioned antibiotics.
This sucks.
Sometimes.
When a man is alone in his room...
he wears stretchy pants.
It's for fun.
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Post #260,114
6/27/06 8:21:44 AM
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DOH!
Get better!
Regards,
-scott anderson
"Welcome to Rivendell, Mr. Anderson..."
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Post #260,117
6/27/06 9:08:50 AM
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
No microscopic beasties allowed in the crazy train. Get better. Get drugs. Good ones.
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Post #260,119
6/27/06 9:39:27 AM
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Remember, she'll be in her own vehicle.
And I'll bring a couple of those walkie talkie things. (I have a few sets)
Oh, Batteries for the walkie talkies ONLY (/me looks suspicously in Bionerd direction, as I think she ain't gotta in-dash CD player)
KNOW STEENKEEN SEA-DEE THEENGER OOZING UHP AWL DA BAWGHTERRIES!
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Post #260,134
6/27/06 12:20:23 PM
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I have an in-dash CD player. Geez.
Walkie Talkies, huh? This'll be me:
Are we there yet?
I have to go to the bathroom.
Slow down, you're going too fast.
I dont feel so good.
What state are we in?
I'm bored. Somebody talk to me
I'm hungry
I'm thirsty.
I have to pee again.
I need more tissues
Yoo-hoo, is this thing on?....
Sometimes.
When a man is alone in his room...
he wears stretchy pants.
It's for fun.
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Post #260,137
6/27/06 12:30:22 PM
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And this'll be us
| Are we there yet? | No. | \r\n| I have to go to the bathroom. | Thanks for sharing. | \r\n| Slow down, you're going too fast. | BWAAAAAhahahaha! | \r\n| I dont feel so good. | So? I don't plan on feeling you. | \r\n| What state are we in? | Confusion. | \r\n| I'm bored. Somebody talk to me | ... | \r\n| I'm hungry | Eat my shorts, man.</bart> | \r\n| I'm thirsty. | Sorry, Greg finished the last of the Diet Dew. | \r\n| I have to pee again. | You know what rhymes with Niagara? | \r\n| I need more tissues | More than what? | \r\n| Yoo-hoo, is this thing on?.... | ... |
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Post #260,139
6/27/06 12:32:14 PM
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Just for that...
You're gonna ride with me!
Sometimes.
When a man is alone in his room...
he wears stretchy pants.
It's for fun.
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Post #260,122
6/27/06 9:51:26 AM
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I hope you get over it soon.
Sinus infections blow. :-(
I'm sure you already know this, but don't take aspirin or anything else that thins your blood. It'll make things worse for your sinuses (it makes it easier to get nosebleeds). At least that's my experience.
Luck!
Cheers,
Scott.
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Post #260,123
6/27/06 10:01:26 AM
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Diluted Hydrogen Peroxide flush?
HA!
Nah, use a slightly warmed Saline solution, the warmth will help the swelling and cause additional draining. I use 110 degree Farenheit now. I warm it in the Microwave heat it a bit warmer, use a thermometer to check it then stir and wait till it cools to 110.
Yes, I also do this with 0.3% Hydrogen Peroxide (standard Dilution is about 3% H2O2/ 97% H20), but I doubt you'll use this. I guess I am a bit extreme.
I hope you don't flake out. It'll be good to meet and chat with you again.
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Post #260,135
6/27/06 12:24:35 PM
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Oh, veeerry funny
I'm not squirting any crap up my nose, except zinc, which already seems to be helping. Have you ever used Zicam? Good stuff. And I have a nice antibiotic so I should be just fine by Friday.
So dont worry, I aint gonna flake.
Sometimes.
When a man is alone in his room...
he wears stretchy pants.
It's for fun.
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Post #260,144
6/27/06 1:46:58 PM
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not so funny
saline rinses work great. I had a significant reduction in sinus infections after a doctor told me about it. Never tried hydrogen peroxide.
I had an outbreak of hives a few years ago and have been taking 3 different medications(Claritin, Astelin and Zantac) every since to keep them suppressed. A very nice side effect of the medication is I haven't had allergy problems since then. The hive problem has been getting better, I used to take the medication twice a day, and a missed dose would result in an outbreak. I'm down to once a day with a smaller dosage and it takes a few missed days before the hives show up.
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Post #260,146
6/27/06 1:54:05 PM
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Remember, I have a high threshold of pain
and .3% is 10 times more dilute than OTC standard.
Please please make sure you are careful.
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Post #260,150
6/27/06 1:59:33 PM
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Probably won't try it
The saline rinse works well as it is, plus I don't keep H2O2 in the cabinet.
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Post #260,156
6/27/06 2:27:09 PM
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And remember what happened the last time I took your advice.
My head nearly shot off my neck from the pain. (okay, I forgot to dilute the peroxide. But still. I aint taking medical advice from you no more.)
Sometimes.
When a man is alone in his room...
he wears stretchy pants.
It's for fun.
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Post #260,149
6/27/06 1:58:02 PM
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I'm very sorry to hear that. I hope you're better soon.
a very rich person should leave his kids enough to do anything but not enough to do nothing. -- Warren Buffett
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Post #260,153
6/27/06 2:10:11 PM
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Hope you're well in time for the Beepbash!
"When you take charge of your life, there is no longer need to ask permission of other people or society at large. When you ask permission, you give someone veto power over your life." -- By Geoffrey F. Abert
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Post #260,154
6/27/06 2:18:50 PM
6/27/06 2:24:55 PM
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Get well, Girlfriend!
You got just enough time to recuperate before you will need more time to recuperate. <Ernest>Know what I mean?</Ernest>
Hugs
Smile,
Amy
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Edited by imqwerky
June 27, 2006, 02:24:55 PM EDT
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Post #260,157
6/27/06 2:33:31 PM
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Any germs remaining on Friday
will be killed by the sudden influx of alcohol Friday night! And just to be sure, I'll repeat the process on Saturday (you know, for medicinal purposes)
We are going to have such fun!!
Sometimes.
When a man is alone in his room...
he wears stretchy pants.
It's for fun.
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Post #260,158
6/27/06 2:36:29 PM
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I can't wait!
Smile,
Amy
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Post #260,160
6/27/06 2:40:05 PM
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I think someone's drinking straight tequila
a very rich person should leave his kids enough to do anything but not enough to do nothing. -- Warren Buffett
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Post #260,162
6/27/06 2:46:15 PM
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That could end up being your worst nightmare :-P
Sometimes.
When a man is alone in his room...
he wears stretchy pants.
It's for fun.
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Post #260,181
6/27/06 5:13:57 PM
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Do we need to put you on a leash?
a very rich person should leave his kids enough to do anything but not enough to do nothing. -- Warren Buffett
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Post #260,185
6/27/06 5:30:09 PM
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Who's got the studded leather collar?
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Post #260,188
6/27/06 6:13:29 PM
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Don't get her too excited. ;-)
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Post #260,190
6/27/06 7:01:34 PM
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It's already packed
HA!
Sometimes.
When a man is alone in his room...
he wears stretchy pants.
It's for fun.
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Post #260,291
6/28/06 2:47:59 PM
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<envy />
/me likes Tequila!
jb4
"So don't pay attention to the approval ratings that say 68% of Americans disapprove of the job this man is doing. I ask you this, does that not also logically mean that 68% approve of the job he's not doing? Think about it. I haven't."
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Post #260,183
6/27/06 5:18:38 PM
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Ditto.
Finally getting over this beastie, though... Came down with something on Friday, had my throat all scratch, head all foggy, and my ears clogged. It's pretty much gone now...
See ya all on Saturday!
When somebody asks you to trade your freedoms for security, it isn't your security they're talking about.
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Post #260,186
6/27/06 5:33:39 PM
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Gee, 2 sinus infections, and I've got an eye infection
For which I just started receiving medication. I don't know which warning concerns me more. The one listing all of the ways in which it has been known to kill people, or the one pointing out how likely it is that the medication will do nothing.
It is minor, but I'm under orders that if this does not clear up, I need to see an opthamologist.
Cheers,
Ben
a very rich person should leave his kids enough to do anything but not enough to do nothing. -- Warren Buffett
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Post #260,187
6/27/06 5:39:12 PM
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Egads! Two snot-blowers and a Pink-Eye! Anybody else?
Smile,
Amy
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Post #260,196
6/27/06 8:51:28 PM
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Not pink eye. Blepharitis. (Mild case though.)
a very rich person should leave his kids enough to do anything but not enough to do nothing. -- Warren Buffett
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Post #260,212
6/27/06 11:02:24 PM
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*boggle* What do you need drops for?
Baby shampoo on a Q-tip, scrub the edges of your lids in the shower. Helps if you hold a *hot* steamy cloth over them while open, too.
Regards,
-scott anderson
"Welcome to Rivendell, Mr. Anderson..."
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Post #260,213
6/27/06 11:04:34 PM
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Because the eye is infected as well.
a very rich person should leave his kids enough to do anything but not enough to do nothing. -- Warren Buffett
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Post #260,224
6/27/06 11:40:17 PM
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So, conjunctivitis.
Otherwise known as pinkeye.
Blepharitis is scaling and/or inflammation of the lids near the eyelashes. If the eye itself is inflamed, that's conjunctivitis.
Regards,
-scott anderson
"Welcome to Rivendell, Mr. Anderson..."
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Post #260,227
6/28/06 12:00:17 AM
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*ahem* I DO live with a doctor
In any case the conjuctivitis is very recent and so far very mild. (You can find it on an eye exam, but not just casually looking.) But the fact that the condition has persisted and is getting worse is why it is getting treated relatively aggressively right now.
Cheers,
Ben
a very rich person should leave his kids enough to do anything but not enough to do nothing. -- Warren Buffett
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Post #260,228
6/28/06 12:11:20 AM
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No, you SLEEP with a doctor...
She'll tell you anything you want :)
Besides, as soon as you start with the drops, you are fine. Just, uh, sit on the OTHER side of the table at Grey Lodge, okay? And, uh, use the LARGE bottle of hand sanitizer that I'll be bringing (that goes for everybody!). (I keed, I keed!)
Smile,
Amy
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Post #260,240
6/28/06 6:30:51 AM
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Uhoh
So, if you don't manage to actually destroy the vehicle you are in, you have a second line of attack against the occupants.
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Post #260,264
6/28/06 12:26:31 PM
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Luckily it is Bill's car I'm threatening. :-)
a very rich person should leave his kids enough to do anything but not enough to do nothing. -- Warren Buffett
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Post #260,281
6/28/06 2:02:43 PM
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I was admonished harshly just a few weeks ago.
By my General Practioner. He explained it to me. Conjuntivits is Pink-Eye, but there are several types of it. - Viral Pink Eye, contagious. Light discharge, some residual crusting, typically only one eye.
- Bacterial Pink Eye, also contagious, but far worsererer than viral. Heavy, sometimes green discharge, crusting of the eyes is typical sometimes completely blinding during the episode. Typically affects both eyes.
- Chlamydia Pink Eye, yes the kind treated with tetracycline, and transmitted through eye touching or sex with body fluid exchange.
- Allergic Pink Eye, caused by histomines reacting to Pollen, Pet Dander etc... resulting in scratching or rubbing the eye, worsening the condition
- Chemical Pink Eye, Smoke from tobacco products, Hot Pepper residue, etc, typically removal of chemical irritant is enough to let it subside, although may continue for a week or more
- Disease Induced Pink Eye, from things like: rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus. Kawasaki's disease, ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.
- Subconjuctival Hemorrhage, from rapid increase in blood pressure to the head, like laughing realy hard, severe vomitting, trying to pinch a huge loaf or getting smacked in the eye by your really strong Wiemaraner/Boxer so hard it makes you see stars (this is what I had, initially)
Infectious pink eye can only be caused by bacteria or viruses. I had Subconjuctival Hemorrhage with a bit of "dirt", but my allergies aggravated the situation. Causing Allergic Pink Eye. I was given combo antibiotic, histomine blocker, slight numbing, inflammation reduction and a slide/wetting eyedrops. Within 3 days I was back to normal, but was told to keep the drops going till they were done. which was about 8 days. -- [link|mailto:greg@gregfolkert.net|greg], [link|http://www.iwethey.org/ed_curry|REMEMBER ED CURRY!] @ iwetheyFreedom is not FREE. Yeah, but 10s of Trillions of US Dollars? SELECT * FROM scog WHERE ethics > 0;
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Post #260,285
6/28/06 2:16:06 PM
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That's more than I *ever* wanted to know about Pink Eye!
Subconjuctival Hemorrhage, from rapid increase in blood pressure to the head, like laughing realy hard, severe vomitting, trying to pinch a huge loaf or getting smacked in the eye by your really strong Wiemaraner/Boxer so hard it makes you see stars (this is what I had, initially) Why does this quote remind me of Cartman? Smile,
Amy
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Post #260,195
6/27/06 8:42:40 PM
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Not a sinus infection.
Common cold, no antibiotics needed.
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