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Morgan

posted 10/31/2008, comments (2)

It's finished!

My endoscopy is finally over. I'm coverd in bruises. They doctors and nurses could not get an IV in. I was poked seven times before they took me back to the OR. Then they gave me laughing gas to knock me out. Then I was poked three or four more times and finally on the 10th or 11th try they were successful. More sedation was given and the... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/31/2008, comments (0)

9 Ways to Plan Women's Retreat So the Chronically Ill Can Attend

This article is free to reprint if you leave everything "as is" including the footer at the bottom. Thank you! --------------------------------------- 9 Ways to Plan Women's Retreat So the Chronically Ill Can Attendby Lisa Copen We often assume that the chronically ill are in the minority, however, you may be surprised to know... Read more Chevron

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Morgan

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posted 10/29/2008, comments (6)

I'm a ball of nerves...

I'm so nervous. Tomorrow I have my endoscopy. I am really nervous. I have had this procedure done every day since the 6th grade and I have never ever been this nervous before. Any suggestions? Thanks. : )

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posted 10/28/2008, comments (0)

Book Review: Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers

When I first heard about Robert Sapolsky's book, Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers, I thought it might be a perfect book to recommend to people about stress management, a crucial aspect of pain management. The title and cover lured me into thinking that this would be a fun, light-hearted read. After reading the first eight... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/27/2008, comments (0)

Helpless and spit on.

I go to a pain managment dr. I have been put on the fentanyl patch 50mcg td every 72 hours. You can't keep it on and now it has begun to break me out at the patch site. I am having severe stomach pain, nausea and it is not controlling the pain. I contact my dr. to try to get something done and am told sorry you will have to wait until your next... Read more Chevron

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