tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15895111.post982586409562670711..comments2023-11-03T12:44:19.948+01:00Comments on Orwell's Picnic ~: Science is cool: PET and MRI scansHilary Jane Margaret Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03771332473693479830noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15895111.post-22127966220578408542011-03-23T22:16:58.517+01:002011-03-23T22:16:58.517+01:00Vegetables, deep breaths and exercise sound very s...Vegetables, deep breaths and exercise sound very sensible, and much healthier. Everyone is different, and of course, you know what's right for you. Certainly ativan and other Rx's are not good for everyone. In my case, in the days while I was waiting for surgery and a prognosis, I got into a state of anxiety where I couldn't sleep or keep food down. Ativan was prescribed on a temporary basis, and I was then able to build up my strength. <br /> <br />One thing I realized, is that everyone who goes through an illness does it in their own way, there is no "one size fits all". Another thing I learned is that people will chip in with well-meaning advice, and it's not always welcomed. And there, I went ahead gave advice myself, when I really know better. Sorry for that, and once again, God bless. <br />FernAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15895111.post-38900784733095988952011-03-23T11:02:40.591+01:002011-03-23T11:02:40.591+01:00About 12 years ago, a team of professional, highly...About 12 years ago, a team of professional, highly trained doctors damn near killed me with their wanton, and frankly negligent, chucking around of drugs, Ativan included. <br /><br />Been there; never going back. <br /><br />Deep breaths. Green vegetables. Exercise. No drugs. It's a rule.HJWnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15895111.post-44447987050360112442011-03-23T02:47:28.652+01:002011-03-23T02:47:28.652+01:00"Don't do drugs.
Ever. For anything.
Ev..."Don't do drugs.<br /><br />Ever. For anything.<br /><br />Ever."<br /><br />Even if they're prescribed for a specified medical condition? That's the only way I would ever take them. <br /><br />I won't make any more comments about "courage" etc.<br />Don't wish to be smited. Or is it "smote"? Either way, it doesn't sound like much fun.Garynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15895111.post-83601161939148722352011-03-23T00:38:24.418+01:002011-03-23T00:38:24.418+01:00The thing about MRI machines and the like in the U...The thing about MRI machines and the like in the US is that hospitals will buy them, and then put out word to the doctors that enough tests had better be done to pay for the machines, and they are, "we just need to make sure nothing's wrong, you see." Those not in the know would marvel at how nicely demand catches up to supply when another machine is bought.<br /><br />With MRIs, this doesn't seem to be too big a biggie, though, truth be told, no one really knows that its side-effects are. CT scans, however, are not as benign. As for how useful x-rays and the like are; although the establishment adamantly refuses to use it, infra-red (warmth) imaging of breasts catches growths much earlier and much more thoroughly than annual mammographies, for much less money, and without irradiating the patients.<br /><br />If Canada is plodding, lethargic, and cautious, the US is hasty, overzealous, and not as much concerned about healing the patients as about billing them.<br /><br />-VictorAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15895111.post-53567233397536416052011-03-22T15:22:08.519+01:002011-03-22T15:22:08.519+01:00Ingemar:
Wah!Ingemar: <br /><br />Wah!Hilary Jane Margaret Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03771332473693479830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15895111.post-29937007493068091692011-03-22T02:10:40.636+01:002011-03-22T02:10:40.636+01:00Hilary I'm a scientist and I am not so enthusi...Hilary I'm a scientist and I am not so enthusiastic about the amazingness of science.<br /><br />Sure there are all the cures, but then there are all the new ways to kill people (nukes, oral abortifacients).<br /><br />There's also a lot of tedium that goes behind every scientific discovery. I'm currently in the middle of such tedium.<br /><br />And then we have ghouls like Peter Singer.<br /><br />Nevertheless I'll say a prayer for you when coming before Christ and His Mother. (caveat: I am one of those Eastern schismatics).Ingemarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15895111.post-27395668145627581122011-03-22T01:17:03.447+01:002011-03-22T01:17:03.447+01:00Don't do drugs.
Ever. For anything.
Ever. ...Don't do drugs. <br /><br />Ever. For anything. <br /><br />Ever. <br /><br />And the next person to ladle on any more comments about my courage will meet the Smite button.Hilary Jane Margaret Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03771332473693479830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15895111.post-13010389713130079202011-03-22T00:05:50.341+01:002011-03-22T00:05:50.341+01:00Yes, the panic attacks and 3:00 am phone calls. Th...Yes, the panic attacks and 3:00 am phone calls. They come with the territory. Been there, done that. Ativan is also very effective. <br /><br />I found myself saying lots of "Hail Marys". I don't usually say the rosary much, but I they were very comforting. I'll say a rosary for you tonight. <br /><br />FernAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15895111.post-52064557121752569132011-03-21T23:18:10.029+01:002011-03-21T23:18:10.029+01:00Yeah. What Gary said. (Both about the Xanax and ab...Yeah. What Gary said. (Both about the Xanax and about courage.)<br /><br />I've just sent a Mass stipend to a local Latin Mass priest, and have asked him if he could please offer a Mass for you.Robertnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15895111.post-17344171910382085572011-03-21T21:57:48.368+01:002011-03-21T21:57:48.368+01:00From personal experience, Xanax is good for anxiet...From personal experience, Xanax is good for anxiety/panic attacks.<br /><br />Your courage and good humor through all of this is inspiring.Garynoreply@blogger.com