Pugmom..the ED checks records and will know that you are not a frequent flyer....sm

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I know my case is rare, and my pancreatitis is caused by cystic fibrosis.  (I did a little research, and the original name for cystic fibrosis was cystic fibrosis of the pancreas.)

I was lucky that I never started drinking.  My dad drank so much and then would beat up my mother and me.  I think that's what turned me off to alcohol.

My daughter, on the other hand, is drinking more, she's on Seroquel, Xanax, a few others I can't remember AND a prescription for medical marijuana. 

She keeps telling me that they think I'm an alcoholic, yet not ONE physician ever told me that, so I don't know where she gets that.  Like I said, she thinks I'm "faking," and what I need from her is some tolerance and understanding because I'm slowly beginning to hate her, so I try to keep my distance.  I get yelled at for every single thing I do in this house, and she's threatened to evict me on many, many occasions.

My relationship with her has always been somewhat contentious.  She knew I was doing well in 2004 and 2005 (earning in the mid 40s).  We had been talking about my moving in with her then.  On day four of my first hospitalization, she bought a one-way airline ticket and brought me back to Colorado.  We both thought this was just a one-time illness, but when the true cause was found, her attitude changed, particularly regarding money.  So I realize now that the only reason she wanted me living with her was so she could get money.  Now that I don't have any, she wants me out.  (I AM keeping track of the months I didn't pay rent, and when Social Security goes through, I WILL pay her back.)  After that, I'm not so sure I want anything to do with her, and you'd better believe I'm holding my tongue because I'm terrified of her.  My 16-year granddaughter is turning into her mother, constantly being rude, and if I complain, then I get yelled at again.

My two little grandsons, though, are the loves of my life.  Sweetness just runs through them. 

Oh, my!  This turned into another novel.  I apologize.  Thanks very much for your post.  It means a lot to me. 

I know my case is rare, and my pancreatitis is caused by cystic fibrosis.  (I did a little research, and the original name for cystic fibrosis was cystic fibrosis of the pancreas.)

I was lucky that I never started drinking.  My dad drank so much and then would beat up my mother and me.  I think that's what turned me off to alcohol.

My daughter, on the other hand, is drinking more, she's on Seroquel, Xanax, a few others I can't remember AND a prescription for medical marijuana. 

She keeps telling me that they think I'm an alcoholic, yet not ONE physician ever told me that, so I don't know where she gets that.  Like I said, she thinks I'm "faking," and what I need from her is some tolerance and understanding because I'm slowly beginning to hate her, so I try to keep my distance.  I get yelled at for every single thing I do in this house, and she's threatened to evict me on many, many occasions.

My relationship with her has always been somewhat contentious.  She knew I was doing well in 2004 and 2005 (earning in the mid 40s).  We had been talking about my moving in with her then.  On day four of my first hospitalization, she bought a one-way airline ticket and brought me back to Colorado.  We both thought this was just a one-time illness, but when the true cause was found, her attitude changed, particularly regarding money.  So I realize now that the only reason she wanted me living with her was so she could get money.  Now that I don't have any, she wants me out.  (I AM keeping track of the months I didn't pay rent, and when Social Security goes through, I WILL pay her back.)  After that, I'm not so sure I want anything to do with her, and you'd better believe I'm holding my tongue because I'm terrified of her.  My 16-year granddaughter is turning into her mother, constantly being rude, and if I complain, then I get yelled at again.

My two little grandsons, though, are the loves of my life.  Sweetness just runs through them. 

Oh, my!  This turned into another novel.  I apologize.  Thanks very much for your post.  It means a lot to me. 

sufferer of insomnia myself, also mostly due to pain issues, I would be so eleated to get 5 to 6 hours of continuous sleep.  I can't recall the last time that occurred.  Why not follow your physician's recommendation regarding increasing the Pamelor, and if about 1 month you are still displeased with your sleep pattern, request a trial of another medication.  There are plenty of them out there.  Like I mentioned, trazodone is often prescribed as the initial line of therapy, most likely because it is non-addicting. If your PCP is prescribing the sleep aid, I would mention the problem also to your physician who is treating your fibromyalgia.  He or she may be more up on what helps insomniac patients who have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia.  If you want to discuss this further, feel free to post a message asking for my email address, as I have alot of experience and knowledge regarding sleep aids and could give you the ins and out if you so desire.  Take care.   

Wknds are the toughest at any hosp.     

Considering your FIL has had a stroke, who's his proxy?.... he can't sign for himself....Someone has to run down to medical records and sign a release for ALL the medical records pertaining to the dates in question......ER, HP, procedures, consults, progress notes,  labs, anything you can think of ...You are entitled to a free copy and it will be sent to your home address within a week.      

Docs at the new hosp may be able to access records over the internet as a course of professional courtesy.   Hope he recovers soon.              

Today there was a newspaper article by Leonard Pitts.  He wrote about celebrities and their right to privacy.  He specifically talked about Farrah Fawcett's battle with cancer and how she knew that info was being leaked by someone in the hospital.  She proved it by withholding some info from all family and friends--that only she and her doctor knew--and the info still got to the gossip rags.  The hospital at first would not release the worker's name due to privacy policies.  Ironic, huh?  She apparently had easy access to the med record since there was a record of her looking at it more than anyone else did.  Eventually the worker was charged but died of cancer before being sentenced. 

Anyway, my question is this:  If an offshore MT did this, could s/he be charged as well, either in their country or ours?  Or would only the MTSO be in some trouble?  I heard an offshore MT a few years back who threatened to release info if she did not get, I believe, an increase in pay, but do not know what the outcome was. 

We have not heard from you. How are you doing? Did you get to the ED? Did you get any meds? Hope you are feeling better and that no news is good news.

I still haven't gotten mine, and will believe it when I have it in my hand.  Worse, I just got one of those "Return Information Notices" in the mail.  Well, guess what?  The state of Calif. did a little number-rearranging, (or should I maybe call it "fuzzy math"?), and my state income tax refund has been changed from over $300 down to ZERO.  When you call the number on the website, and finally get a live person to help, they very helpfully refer you to "someone who can go over it with you", and then the system tells you it's too busy, and hangs up on you! 

And get THIS:  The actually had a LOWER taxable income than I had calculated.  So how do they figure I am suddenly owed NO refund?  It sure sounds like that's how the gov't. is funding those economic stimulus checks.  Like I'm really sure that gypping us like that is going to create an economic stimulus. 

Looks like once again, this Calif. taxpayer has been Californicated. 

Is there a way to obtain your credit report for free?  I have never checked it.  I have always been afraid to, but now I would like to check it now matter how bad and figure on a way to make it better.  I have looked on line and found several sites offering "free" credit checks, but then pay a monthly fee for something.  I don't want any monthly fees as that is my problem now.  I have too many straws in my bank account.  I was wondering if my bank would do it or maybe an 800.  If I ask, would I get laughed out of the building imaging something for free? TIA.