I wonder - Page 3

scaeagles · 06-21-2006, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Scrooge McSam

That's great news!

You're not expecting more surgery, are you?

Thanks. And no, not expecting any more. May have to have an outpatient procedure in a couple months which is common (to stretch the esophagus, as healing will cause shrinkage - I was told this pre surgery).

Outlook is pretty good, although studies are limited. The only long term study ever done could only find 51 people in the world who have had my surgery over 10 years ago, and 48 have had no problems.

As it is incurable, I still have days when I spasm up. That's all I was referring to.

Gemini Cricket · 06-21-2006, 06:31 PM

I don't think a couple of pills will do any damage. It takes something like 6 weeks to work its way into the system and even then you have to take it everyday. There could be complications if MBC is allergic to the meds or it mixes with something else he's on or if he drinks alcohol...

Motorboat Cruiser · 06-21-2006, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

I don't think a couple of pills will do any damage. It takes something like 6 weeks to work its way into the system and even then you have to take it everyday. There could be complications if MBC is allergic to the meds or it mixes with something else he's on or if he drinks alcohol...

Yeah, I'm not too worried about it. I checked the site of the drug (Lexapro) pretty extensively and didn't find anything too alarming. I also don't have any drug allergies that I'm aware of. And although a glass of wine might calm my nerves a bit, I'm not about to introduce another substance into my system. I didn't even take the damn aspirin.

Still, I'm going to refrain from driving until tomorrow. I don't want to get somewhere, only to find that I don't feel comfortable driving home. Everything can wait until tomorrow.

BarTopDancer · 06-21-2006, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Motorboat Cruiser

Still, I'm going to refrain from driving until tomorrow. I don't want to get somewhere, only to find that I don't feel comfortable driving home. Everything can wait until tomorrow.

D'oh! Call me if you need anything! I'll be around tonight.

scaeagles · 06-21-2006, 06:35 PM

I think it takes 6 weeks to normalize the brain chemistry of someone who needs their brain chemistry adjusted. On someone with brain chemistry in balance, I am not exactly sure what to expect. And he took double the dosage. Not to try to freak him out or anything. I'm sure it will clear, but I am also certain that his symptomology is not being imagined.

Scrooge McSam · 06-21-2006, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by scaeagles

On someone with brain chemistry in balance, I am not exactly sure what to expect.

Awwww Cuddly bear... that's the sweetest thing you've ever said about MBC

lashbear · 06-21-2006, 06:57 PM

I wonder when I'll ever get to a Lashbear LOT Meet.

I wonder if anyone will ever come to Oz and visit.

I wonder when I should change that battery in the alarm clock.

Matterhorn Fan · 06-21-2006, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by lashbear

I wonder when I should change that battery in the alarm clock.

I've been told that if you touch the battery to your tongue, the strength of the shock you feel is an indication of how much life is left in the battery. Granted, this was told to me by a crazy person, and since I have no interest in subjecting myself to mild electrical shocks of any degree, I will be forever ignorant of whether this was a joke or not.

If you want to try it, go ahead. Let me know if it works.

lashbear · 06-21-2006, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Matterhorn Fan

I've been told that if you touch the battery to your tongue, the strength of the shock you feel is an indication of how much life is left in the battery......

I Wonder whether I really should have done that.........

Kevy Baby · 06-21-2006, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Matterhorn Fan

I've been told that if you touch the battery to your tongue, the strength of the shock you feel is an indication of how much life is left in the battery. Granted, this was told to me by a crazy person, and since I have no interest in subjecting myself to mild electrical shocks of any degree, I will be forever ignorant of whether this was a joke or not.

If you want to try it, go ahead. Let me know if it works.

Obviously, this (practically) only works with 9 volt batteries (although I would like to meet the person who could get their tounge to touch both the positive and negative terminals on a "D" cell battery).

The jolt isn't too bad - mostly startling. And you have to have a fair amount of experience to know the difference between the jolt from a good or bad battery.

And never stick your tongue in a wall socket to see if it is working.

06-21-2006, 06:31 PM	#2
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I don't think a couple of pills will do any damage. It takes something like 6 weeks to work its way into the system and even then you have to take it everyday. There could be complications if MBC is allergic to the meds or it mixes with something else he's on or if he drinks alcohol...
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06-21-2006, 06:35 PM	#5
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	I think it takes 6 weeks to normalize the brain chemistry of someone who needs their brain chemistry adjusted. On someone with brain chemistry in balance, I am not exactly sure what to expect. And he took double the dosage. Not to try to freak him out or anything. I'm sure it will clear, but I am also certain that his symptomology is not being imagined.
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06-21-2006, 06:57 PM	#7
lashbear SwishBuckling Bear Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In Isolation :) Posts: 6,597	I wonder when I'll ever get to a Lashbear LOT Meet. I wonder if anyone will ever come to Oz and visit. I wonder when I should change that battery in the alarm clock. __________________ *I Heart* my Husband - I can't think of anyone I'd rather be in isolation with.**
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