tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21050713.post2072254700653229975..comments2023-10-31T11:30:53.528-04:00Comments on Master of Irony: not muchJust Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01085642883987294862noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21050713.post-42501074583185655692011-02-26T21:20:40.695-05:002011-02-26T21:20:40.695-05:00Glynis-I don't know that you'll see this a...Glynis-I don't know that you'll see this as I'm not sure when your comment appeared; it didn't show up in my inbox for some reason.<br /><br />I have a script for 5 mg of valium. I usually take 1.25 mg. I have never needed more than 2.5; however I am on high dose Klonopin so that kind of means I should need less. <br /><br />I don't know why you needs meds for spasticity or sleep but truthfully there are at least a million better options for most people. I just am in a strange situation. I don't respond to prescription sleep meds, even at HUGE doses and in combinations. I'm already on a high dose very sedating antipsychotic. I have been through all antidepressants that sedate. I can't take many meds b/c of my MAOI. Etc. Originally I got valium after hospitalization when I needed some form of anxiety med every 2 hours and valium let me do that and still have something left for sleep. Now it's because after my ashtma is stable my psychiatrist will restabilize my less addictive meds. I find it a scary med, although knowing I'm addicted to Klonopin and valium is harder to get addicted to should help that. Plus my doctors have agreed this is a fine solution. I just don't like med changes.<br /><br />I tried to comment on your blog but it wouldn't let me and I'm too zoned out to figure out how right now.Just Mehttp://www.masterofirony.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21050713.post-62566551069239780002011-02-25T17:04:40.480-05:002011-02-25T17:04:40.480-05:00How much is a teensy dose of valium for you? The r...How much is a teensy dose of valium for you? The reason I ask is that I have a hard time staying asleep. About 15 years ago I was on a low dosage of valium for spasticity and now I wondering if I need to go back to it.Glynis Jollyhttp://www.musingsbyglynis.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21050713.post-64006383883091125202011-02-12T12:59:54.183-05:002011-02-12T12:59:54.183-05:00How are you, Jen?
B.How are you, Jen?<br />B.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21050713.post-81803850254084538792011-02-12T01:11:26.226-05:002011-02-12T01:11:26.226-05:00Catching up on the saline rinse subject...
I'...Catching up on the saline rinse subject...<br /><br />I've read that use of the rinse on a daily basis removes germs and viruses. They apparently need 24 hours to incubate so this can really cut down on colds and flu. Seems like a sensible theory.Michal Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17680002305753968190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21050713.post-64981872200460196482011-02-09T21:21:58.629-05:002011-02-09T21:21:58.629-05:00I actually have a sinus rinse bottle. My doctor e...I actually have a sinus rinse bottle. My doctor even gaveit to me. I've had it for quite a while because when I get sinus infections/colds I can't use decongestants and that gets the gunk out. I don't know how much it will help with the problems since most of it is during the day but getting what is left out of my nose at night is a good idea. Thanks.<br /><br />WNP-some kind of ionizer for home is on my list; it's part of the allergen proof bedroom.Just Mehttp://www.masterofirony.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21050713.post-13946964649757590172011-02-09T21:10:25.543-05:002011-02-09T21:10:25.543-05:00I'm sure someone may have mentioned this - but...I'm sure someone may have mentioned this - but it struck me when you mentioned recurring sinus infections. Have you tried a saline sinus rinse? You can read about it here: http://allergies.about.com/od/noseandsinusallergies/a/nasalsalineirr.htm<br /><br />Every year the inside of my nose gets so dry from using heat that I get terrible scabs inside my nose. The sinus rinse fixes that. It helps really well with allergies. I also thought of it because it won't interact badly with any of your meds. Just a thought. Hope you get a good night's sleep tonight - Thinking peaceful, breathing thoughts for you.Rachaelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21050713.post-31061924618239973592011-02-09T11:14:55.191-05:002011-02-09T11:14:55.191-05:00a lot of hospitals I work with (I do computer syst...a lot of hospitals I work with (I do computer systems for hospitals) run huge ionizers to cut down on particulate in the air, I wonder if nursing homes do the same?? I wonder if you had an ionizer to put in your car/ portable one to carry into homes it would help?WinnyNinny PooPoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13237156887425609665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21050713.post-43910336723530309732011-02-09T05:29:21.290-05:002011-02-09T05:29:21.290-05:00Michal-I woke up knowing someone prayed. I slept ...Michal-I woke up knowing someone prayed. I slept soundly and woke up at my usual time from my healthy days. I did go back to leep for a while simply because I need to rest as much as possible, but this is the most rested I've felt in a month.<br /><br />WNP-<br />The doctor thinks that I have probably always had allergies that have been brought into play by the change in my work environment. The town where I work has chemical plants that are clear triggers, as are smokers' homes, very unclean homes, etc. I had more trouble with fall allergies this year than ever before (although some of my "allergies" were stage I whooping cough) so this does make sense. I also have risk factors for serious environmental allergies; my medication allergies are one, another that also is linked to adult asthma is that I had a lot of topical allergies to weird things (disposable diapers; dog shampoo) as well as more normal like detergents as a kid and my sister had severe allergies to everything that required years of allergy shots and she still has dietary limitations. Oddly her allergies put ME at risk for adult onset ashtma. And also oddly there's a new study showing a link between giving up soy and developing asthma. The MAOI means no soy, and a year after starting it I have asthma. Weird correlation if nothing else.<br /><br />So yeah, this may have been coming for a while. My doctor thinks the more sealed environment of nursing homes just protected me, as well as not being in and out of cold polluted air. Hard to tell but it does make sense.<br /><br />Thankfully he's trying to help instead of telling me I have to change jobs, which I was afraid of when that conversation started.Just Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01085642883987294862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21050713.post-42732738034586042672011-02-09T02:10:23.752-05:002011-02-09T02:10:23.752-05:00Soooooooo glad to hear about the restful night. ...Soooooooo glad to hear about the restful night. I will pray you enjoy another good sleep tonight, dear Jen.<br /><br />In peace I will both lie down and sleep;<br />for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.<br /><br />Psalm 4: 8Michal Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17680002305753968190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21050713.post-80752820291432390322011-02-08T23:10:16.053-05:002011-02-08T23:10:16.053-05:00So glad you are sleeping. Gosh, I think you manag...So glad you are sleeping. Gosh, I think you manage to balance everything very well with your illnesses and work and medication. And you have a very good medical team! Wonder if the asthma has always been lurking around and the whooping cough just made it really obvious??WinnyNinny PooPoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13237156887425609665noreply@blogger.com