Question #1:
THIS IS MY COLLEGE APPLICATION ESSAY, IS IT READY TO BE SENT TO COLLEGES?
I would like to share with you something about my current medical situation. Ordinarily I would not do so, as I am an intensely private person, but I now accept that my physical limitations have quite possibly impacted my high school performance in a negative manner, and I feel that it is only fair that you have this information. Therefore, I am reluctantly going to allow access to information that I would never, otherwise, speak of.For the past several years, I have been afflicted by a physical situation that has sometimes interfered with my ability to focus, both in the classroom and out. I do not wish to be too specific about the symptoms of my disease, except to say that they are digestive in nature and sometimes require me to spend long periods of time in the Mens Room. Despite my terrible discomfort, I refused to accept that there might be something wrong with me, and would not seek treatment. I know now that I should have been less determined to suffer in silence and more willing to accept help. Finally, my parents insisted on bringing the matter to the attention of a physician. I was tested, over a period of several weeks, for colon cancer, Crohn’s Disease, intestinal obstructions, diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, Barrett’s esophagus, Heliocobacter pylori (commonly known as ulcer), celiac sprue (commonly known as wheat allergy), lactose intolerance, gallstones, bile duct stones, sclerosing cholangitis (the narrowing of the bile ducts), “Sphincter of Oddi” dysfunction and pancreatitis. You can imagine how relieved I was to learn that I had none of these terrible diseases.
Finally, I received the diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). IBS is sometimes known as spastic colon, nervous colon, nervous stomach, mucous colitis and spastic colitis, and is distinguished by abnormal bowel habits, such as diarrhea (loose stools), constipation or sometimes, as in my own case, both. It is well known to experts in this field that periods of stress can intensify the severity of IBS. I have certainly found my busy schedule of six honors/AP classes, Varsity field hockey, swimming and track teams, performing lead roles in three consecutive Spring Musicals, volunteering at the local animal shelter, tutoring at-risk children, and working three evenings a week plus all day Saturday at The Gap to be, at times, stressful, but of course it is impossible to say what has caused me to be afflicted with this very horrible syndrome.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS or spastic colon) is a diagnosis of exclusion. It is a functional bowel disorder characterized by chronic abdominal pain, discomfort, bloating, and alteration of bowel habits in the absence of any detectable organic cause.[1] In some cases, the symptoms are relieved by bowel movements.[2] Diarrhea or constipation may predominate, or they may alternate (classified as IBS-D, IBS-C or IBS-A, respectively). IBS may begin after an infection (post-infectious, IBS-PI), a stressful life event, or onset of maturity without any other medical indicators.
Although there is no cure for IBS, there are treatments that attempt to relieve symptoms, including dietary adjustments, medication and psychological interventions. Patient education and a good doctor-patient relationship are also important.
Several conditions may present as IBS including celiac disease, Fructose malabsorption,[3] mild infections, parasitic infections like giardiasis, several inflammatory bowel diseases, functional chronic constipation, and chronic functional abdominal pain. In IBS, routine clinical tests yield no abnormalities, though the bowels may be more sensitive to certain stimuli, such as balloon insufflation testing. The exact cause of IBS is unknown. The most common theory is that IBS is a disorder of the interaction between the brain and the gastrointestinal tract, although there may also be abnormalities in the gut flora or the immune system.
IBS does not lead to more serious conditions in most patients. But it is a source of chronic pain, fatigue, and other symptoms, and it increases a patient's medical costs, and contributes to work absenteeism. Researchers have reported that the high prevalence of IBS, in conjunction with increased costs produces a disease with a high societal cost. It is also regarded as a chronic illness and can dramatically affect the quality of a sufferer's life.
In fact, doctors do not know what causes IBS, or why people who share my disease feel the need to have a bowel movement soon after eating, causing diarrhea, or why the prolonged spasm of the large intestine causes stool to stay in one area for too long and get dried out, resulting in small hard stools (constipation). As of today, palliative treatments are only in the experimental stage, and the hard truth is that there is no cure for IBS.
It has been very difficult for me to accept this diagnosis at my young age
Question #2:
Questions about the process of selling my eggs?
I am doing some research about selling my eggs and I was wondering if anyone with experience doing so or with experience working in a clinic can enlighten me on this. I would like to know what I am in for, what kinds of questions they would ask, if I'm a candidate, etc.I have been sitting on this for a year and I feel I am ready to take this step. I mean, being on a five year birth control (Mirena), I am NOT planning on having any kids of my own I am childless and I am staying that way, and that's another thing, would I have too have my IUD removed for this? If I don't, would the meds affect it's use? Would I have to abstain from sex at all? I figure I should list everything about me now, since I cannot reply to any questions.
I am 21, 5'1 or 2 feet tall and weigh approx 104-106 lbs. I have dark hair, and blue eyes. I wear glasses but I wear contacts mostly. I have a noticeable red birthmark on my face, but it has never caused me any problems (and from what my dermatologist tells me if not hereditary), and I have always had very light acne problems. I have hyper mobility in my elbows and thumbs, meaning I am super flexible and can bend these joints around, do some contortion, etc.
I have been on "Mirena" since November 24, 09 and I have a tilted uterus that my GYN says he can fix, but right now on my right ovary I have a 4cm cyst that hasn't popped or developed into anything yet. my GYN says this can be fixed somehow, but I was wondering if that will decrease my chances of donating?
my education is pretty average, college student. very imaginative in art, pretty great at science, weak in math and English comp. I am really active, since i live on a farm, so I barely ever get to sit still and only have a mild allergy to dogs (I have 4 hairy ones :) ) I have a great sense of humor and strong ethics (I heard that helps) and I barely ever drink, if I had to make a guesstimate, I would say maybe I'll have a drink maybe every few months? Normally wine, maybe a rum and coke. I do not smoke or do any form of drugs, unless it's prescription from the doctor, if I am sick or something.
Would I be a good candidate for this? Who should I go to, my GYN or a different clinic? If I donate/sell would I still be about to get money for them? What should I say to the people I have to talk too? If I am a candidate, so i have to make a tape or something so, kids could see and hear me talk? I thought they do that when guys donate sperm?
This is my own personal choice, I'm sorry if it seems callous. I would like to do this to earn some extra money to help me with school/food/rent and this way would also provide a sterile couple a chance to have a baby. So please, only people who have had some experience with this situation or knows a great deal about it?
Thanks :)
Gray
Question #3:
question about selling my ovarian eggs?
I am doing some research about selling my eggs and I was wondering if anyone with experience doing so or with experience working in a clinic can enlighten me on this. I would like to know what I am in for, what kinds of questions they would ask, if I'm a candidate, etc.I have been sitting on this for a year and I feel I am ready to take this step. I mean, being on a five year birth control (Mirena), I am NOT planning on having any kids of my own I am childless and I am staying that way, and that's another thing, would I have too have my IUD removed for this? If I don't, would the meds affect it's use? Would I have to abstain from sex at all? I figure I should list everything about me now, since I cannot reply to any questions.
I am 21, 5'1 or 2 feet tall and weigh approx 104-106 lbs. I have dark hair, and blue eyes. I wear glasses but I wear contacts mostly. I have a noticeable red birthmark on my face, but it has never caused me any problems (and from what my dermatologist tells me if not hereditary), and I have always had very light acne problems. I have hyper mobility in my elbows and thumbs, meaning I am super flexible and can bend these joints around, do some contortion, etc.
I have been on "Mirena" since November 24, 09 and I have a tilted uterus that my GYN says he can fix, but right now on my right ovary I have a 4cm cyst that hasn't popped or developed into anything yet. my GYN says this can be fixed somehow, but I was wondering if that will decrease my chances of donating?
my education is pretty average, college student. very imaginative in art, pretty great at science, weak in math and English comp. I am really active, since i live on a farm, so I barely ever get to sit still and only have a mild allergy to dogs (I have 4 hairy ones :) ) I have a great sense of humor and strong ethics (I heard that helps) and I barely ever drink, if I had to make a guesstimate, I would say maybe I'll have a drink maybe every few months? Normally wine, maybe a rum and coke. I do not smoke or do any form of drugs, unless it's prescription from the doctor, if I am sick or something.
Would I be a good candidate for this? Who should I go to, my GYN or a different clinic? If I donate/sell would I still be about to get money for them? What should I say to the people I have to talk too? If I am a candidate, so i have to make a tape or something so, kids could see and hear me talk? I thought they do that when guys donate sperm?
This is my own personal choice, I'm sorry if it seems callous. I would like to do this to earn some extra money to help me with school/food/rent and this way would also provide a sterile couple a chance to have a baby. So please, only people who have had some experience with this situation or knows a great deal about it?
Thanks :)
Gray
Question #4:
Thoughts on Holistic Nutritionists?
I am contemplating a career change. I have found out in the last couple of years that many of the physical ailments I have been suffering from (some for my entire life) are because of my diet. I have always eaten a healthy, balanced diet focused on whole foods but recently found that I am allergic to yeast. This allergy has caused ongoing skin problems, digestive issues, and many more health problems for many years. In my road to discover of this allergy I have been learning a lot about nutrition, done extensive research into food allergies, preservatives, etc etc etc. Through this, I have developed a great interest in nutrition and healing or improving symptoms of physical ailments through diet.I have come across "Holistic Nutrition" as a career option that really fits my passion for this. It is a relatively short education requirement (1-2 years) which I like, as I work full time and have a busy schedule, but I must admit - it does make me question the legitimacy of the designation.
I just wonder, does anybody who is in the industry (Naturopaths, etc.) have some insight on Holistic Nutrition? Is it legit? It is well regarded within the community? Has anybody seen a Holistic Nutritionist before? Was it helpful? I would love to hear your experiences and thoughts.
Thanks!
Question #5:
THIS IS MY COLLEGE ESSAY, IS IT READY TO BE SENT TO COLLEGES?
I would like to share with you something about my current medical situation. Ordinarily I would not do so, as I am an intensely private person, but I now accept that my physical limitations have quite possibly impacted my high school performance in a negative manner, and I feel that it is only fair that you have this information. Therefore, I am reluctantly going to allow access to information that I would never, otherwise, speak of.For the past several years, I have been afflicted by a physical situation that has sometimes interfered with my ability to focus, both in the classroom and out. I do not wish to be too specific about the symptoms of my disease, except to say that they are digestive in nature and sometimes require me to spend long periods of time in the Ladies’ Room. Despite my terrible discomfort, I refused to accept that there might be something wrong with me, and would not seek treatment. I know now that I should have been less determined to suffer in silence and more willing to accept help. Finally, my parents insisted on bringing the matter to the attention of a physician. I was tested, over a period of several weeks, for colon cancer, Crohn’s Disease, intestinal obstructions, diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, Barrett’s esophagus, Heliocobacter pylori (commonly known as ulcer), celiac sprue (commonly known as wheat allergy), lactose intolerance, gallstones, bile duct stones, sclerosing cholangitis (the narrowing of the bile ducts), “Sphincter of Oddi” dysfunction and pancreatitis. You can imagine how relieved I was to learn that I had none of these terrible diseases.
Finally, I received the diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). IBS is sometimes known as spastic colon, nervous colon, nervous stomach, mucous colitis and spastic colitis, and is distinguished by abnormal bowel habits, such as diarrhea (loose stools), constipation or sometimes, as in my own case, both. It is well known to experts in this field that periods of stress can intensify the severity of IBS. I have certainly found my busy schedule of six honors/AP classes, Varsity field hockey, swimming and track teams, performing lead roles in three consecutive Spring Musicals, volunteering at the local animal shelter, tutoring at-risk children, and working three evenings a week plus all day Saturday at The Gap to be, at times, stressful, but of course it is impossible to say what has caused me to be afflicted with this very horrible syndrome.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS or spastic colon) is a diagnosis of exclusion. It is a functional bowel disorder characterized by chronic abdominal pain, discomfort, bloating, and alteration of bowel habits in the absence of any detectable organic cause. In some cases, the symptoms are relieved by bowel movements. Diarrhea or constipation may predominate, or they may alternate (classified as IBS-D, IBS-C or IBS-A, respectively). IBS may begin after an infection (post-infectious, IBS-PI), a stressful life event, or onset of maturity without any other medical indicators.
Although there is no cure for IBS, there are treatments that attempt to relieve symptoms, including dietary adjustments, medication and psychological interventions. Patient education and a good doctor-patient relationship are also important.
Several conditions may present as IBS including celiac disease, Fructose malabsorption,[3] mild infections, parasitic infections like giardiasis, several inflammatory bowel diseases, functional chronic constipation, and chronic functional abdominal pain. In IBS, routine clinical tests yield no abnormalities, though the bowels may be more sensitive to certain stimuli, such as balloon insufflation testing. The exact cause of IBS is unknown. The most common theory is that IBS is a disorder of the interaction between the brain and the gastrointestinal tract, although there may also be abnormalities in the gut flora or the immune system.
IBS does not lead to more serious conditions in most patients. But it is a source of chronic pain, fatigue, and other symptoms, and it increases a patient's medical costs, and contributes to work absenteeism. Researchers have reported that the high prevalence of IBS, in conjunction with increased costs produces a disease with a high societal cost. It is also regarded as a chronic illness and can dramatically affect the quality of a sufferer's life.
In fact, doctors do not know what causes IBS, or why people who share my disease feel the need to have a bowel movement soon after eating, causing diarrhea, or why the prolonged spasm of the large intestine causes stool to stay in one area for too long and get dried out, resulting in small hard stools (constipation). As of today, palliative treatments are only in the experimental stage, and the hard truth is that there is no cure for IBS.
It has been very difficult for me to accept this diagnosis at my young age. I do not know what the future will h
Question #6:
Would prenatal care be listed under any of these catagories?
General practice ?OB/GYN ?
Pediatrics ?
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Acupuncture ?
Allergy and immunology ?
Audiology (hearing care) ?
Cancer care (oncology) ?
Cardiovascular disease ?
Chiropractic care ?
Chronic pain management ?
Dermatology (skin care) ?
Diabetes education ?
Diabetes, endocrinology and
metabolism ?
Dietitian services ?
Ear, nose and throat
(otolaryngology) ?
Eye care ?
Gastroenterology ?
Geriatric medicine ?
Hematology (blood conditions and cancer) ?
Infectious disease ?
Maternal and fetal medicine (high-risk pregnancy care) ?
Mental health ?
Nephrology (kidney care) ?
Occupational medicine ?
Orthopedics ?
Physical medicine and
rehabilitation ?
Physical therapy ?
Plastic surgery ?
Podiatry (foot care) ?
Pulmonology (lung care) ?
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Sleep medicine ?
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Question #7:
Is it possible that Bipolar disorder is most often caused by parents, environmental toxins,...?
...eating processed sugar, etc?In other words, could people with bilpolar disorder actually be acting the way they act as a reaction to our modern american way of living: haphazard upbringing, bad quality education, people not having goals- nothing to look forward to- un-healthy eating habits (too much sugar, too many processed foods, flour, wheat, etc.) - maybe allergies, past drug use, lack of life skills and/or coping skills? Maybe many of them feel isolated, misunderstood, out of touch with their feelings, wrapped up in themselves and defined by others?
Question #8:
Is giving someone prescription drugs illegal? No selling involved and in 1 time quantities. Does reason matter?
Basically is it ever legal?The reason Im asking this is because Im not a Dr but do have similar education background and I do alot of field work. I was wondering if stuff like allergy meds (pills, injections), pain meds (morphine, codeine ect) can legally be given in a situation that it would be the smart thing to do.
A hypothetical example, Im in the woods and a team mate hurts themselves badly, can I give pain meds?
If a friend gets stung by a Bee can I give allergy meds etc?
Basically I mean in situations where a Dr is not possible to reach for several hours, not so people can get high
Question #9:
PLEASE ANSWER My allergies?
They are ruining my life!Basically, i have suffered from perennial allergic rhinitis and atopic dermatitis allergies since the age of ten, i am now eighteen. The dermatitis is rather mild and only has occasional small flare ups, however the rhinitis is ruining my life. It affects my eyes the most as i have severely inflamed under-eye skin that is raw and i suffer from allergic shiners year round, i have also developed denni morgan lines under my left eye, they are always irritated and i find it hard to go outside.
Aside from that i feel that it is really affecting my quality of life since i can't sleep or concentrate properly because of my allergies, i also find it difficult to hear properly. I have tried every medication under the sun, i have even seen the homoeopathic doctor Jan de vries to no avail.
I have tried herbal remedies, steroid medication, decongestants and antihistamines ( Zyrtec, clarityn and benadryl which have little to none effect).
I suffer from these allergies year round and worst of all, pet dander makes them worse and we have three cats, i live at home so this is not avoidable, my doctor is completely useless he gave me betnovate for the rough skin under my eyes and beconase which does jack sh*t! They are really getting me down, i have the dermatologists on the 31st but sadly pollen season with birch trees has started early this year already!
During summer, they are worst and i cannot leave the house for days, even weeks at a time, i cannot open windows or leave my bedroom, i may as well live under a rock. it affects my education and school because i have to take time off because i feel so ill from them frequently.
What options do i have? I cannot live through this hell any longer.
Would i be applicable for allergy shots when my tests come back with my allergens?
And no, taking local honey has not helped me in the slightest.
Question #10:
My allergies are ruining my life!?
Basically, i have suffered from perennial allergic rhinitis and atopic dermatitis allergies since the age of ten, i am now eighteen. The dermatitis is rather mild and only has occasional small flare ups, however the rhinitis is ruining my life. It affects my eyes the most as i have severely inflamed under-eye skin that is raw and i suffer from allergic shiners year round, i have also developed denni morgan lines under my left eye, they are always irritated and i find it hard to go outside.Aside from that i feel that it is really affecting my quality of life since i can't sleep or concentrate properly because of my allergies, i also find it difficult to hear properly. I have tried every medication under the sun, i have even seen the homoeopathic doctor Jan de vries to no avail.
I have tried herbal remedies, steroid medication, decongestants and antihistamines ( Zyrtec, clarityn and benadryl which have little to none effect).
I suffer from these allergies year round and worst of all, pet dander makes them worse and we have three cats, i live at home so this is not avoidable, my doctor is completely useless he gave me betnovate for the rough skin under my eyes and beconase which does jack sh*t! They are really getting me down, i have the dermatologists on the 31st but sadly pollen season with birch trees has started early this year already!
During summer, they are worst and i cannot leave the house for days, even weeks at a time, i cannot open windows or leave my bedroom, i may as well live under a rock. it affects my education and school because i have to take time off because i feel so ill from them frequently.
What options do i have? I cannot live through this hell any longer.
Would i be applicable for allergy shots when my tests come back with my allergens?
And no, taking local honey has not helped me in the slightest.
Question #11:
service animals in the classroom?
I have also asked for advice in education and dogsA student in a self contained Special ed classroom has gotten a service dog. This is great for him , but unfortunately another of the students in the class is considered medically fragile and the service dog is a threat to their health. Among other things they have respiratory difficulties, they have asthma and allergies including to Dog. They use Oxygene, and receive breathing treatments and tube feedings throughout the day. The allergies are life threatening and I have seen them go into anayphalactic shock.
I now have a dilemma , the parents of the child with the service dog claim that according to the ADA he has every right to bring the dog to school. meanwhile the other child is unable to attend school because of the presence of the dog. Laws established by different agencies are conflicting against each other and I am in the middle. One child's right to a service dog is conflicting to another child's right of a least restrictive environment and public education.
Both parents are threatening to sue.
Question #12:
Do you think that my son's school nurse should be required to receive additional training?
About a month ago while eating lunch with the rest of his Kindergarten classmates, my son had an allergic reaction to a snack given to him by a teacher/aid at school that had cashews in it. When I registered him for school I made sure to make everyone (his teacher, nurse, front office) aware of this allergy. Immediately after injesting the food he vomited and complained of his throat hurting, and soon after passed out and hit his face on the floor. His teacher being aware of the allergy IMMEDIATELY contacted the nurse, however the nurse insisted that he was not have an allergic reaction...even after he passed out.Once they called me at home, I was there in less than 15 minutes because we live less than 1 mile from the school. I grabbed the only Epipen that we have and Benedryl. When we arrived he was not conscious as the nurse slowly tried to explain what happened and even stopped me before I gave him a dose of Benedryl and said very adamantly "before you give him that, I just want to tell you that he DID NOT have an allergic reaction." Having been through this with him before, I gave him the Benedryl and proceeded to inform the nurse of why I was 100% positive he was....him passing out was a dead give-a-way!
Also, instead of sending someone to get my oldest son out of his 1st grade class, she decided to call his teacher's classroon instead, who line was busy. She then stated "it may be a while, because I can't get through." While my cousin stayed with my youngest in the nurses' office, I quickly went to his brothers class, which was right down the hall and we left to the nearest emergency room.
Once we took him to his doctor a day or so later and had him tested for other allergies....there were four additional foods and two non-food allergies added to what I already knew.
What do you think I should do about the nurses lack of education and knowlege on anaphalactic shock. Once he passed out she should have known to call an ambulance because his allergy to cashews is deadly.
Question #13:
Service dogs in the classroom?
service dogs in the classroom? This was also posted in Educationa student in a self contained classroom will be getting a service dog which is great for this child. The problem is that several other students in the class are medically fragile with among other things asthma and severe allergies, including to dogs. ( I also am allergic to dogs but can tolerate them.) What are the laws about service dogs in schools, in regards to conflicting with other students needs, and posing health risks to allergic students? When I mentioned my concerns to the parents they reminded me that"because it was a service dog I could not ban it from the classroom. Unfortunately the dog in the classroom will pose a life threatening risk to a very fragile child. How could this be balanced keeping in mind all of the laws, IEP's and specific need of each student in the class?
Question #14:
marriage problem with my husband seeming lazy, and lacking ambition, what am i to do? newly married, pls help?
I have been married since December and allot has come out since then. First of all we dated for two years so I dont know how these issues remained such a secret. I suppose because he was working on his masters and they kept making excuses. His parents were less than honest with me for one thing. My husband is going on 28, an only child and has never held a job besides teaching guitar 2 days a week. he never had to work through college, his dad just told me that they paid for his education and supported him through college, food, rent (because he couldnt handle sharing a dorm room) and all. all because of his "allergies" he got at his PT job. Yes, they are loaded. he didnt even work part time. now he has his masters and is wanting to move us back into his parents house to "save money". look im 31, was recently told that i have to start having kids NOW because of a med, condition and im a little upset. Im running out of time here for him to be a father type figure. they solve all his problems and are also way too involved in our life. They wont back off, I tried to tell them politely and his mom threw glasses across the room and started crying like a baby.i dont want to live with them, im an adult and they talk to everyone like they are five and have done nothing with their lives. and it makes me feel like im 23 again. I feel like we are growing apart. I have had to work for everything, work full time, pay my way through school with good grades and just work myself to death. im starting to lose respect AND INTEREST. I know he is musical, and studying to be a teacher, but i worked and was still performing at night. He likes to stay in the house and just write all day. Pls tell me what to do. God forbid the college asks him to make copies or work for his assistantship. I feel like we are becoming more like best buddies instead of being in love. FYI I have to work 50 hours a week to pay for my side of the wedding and he ran his daddys amex card. thats when i started to get upset. Pls help, im so confused.thankyou, and when he performs i have to make his clothes and costumes, i know i offer but he really expects it, never has he taken me shopping for clothes, and ive never asked, but he just gives me a face
when he blows through our money his dad puts money in our account, that bothers me also, i feel like im married to his dad, everything he has accomplished has been because of his father, not himself, i didnt even have a dad growing up!!
his childhood well, lets see, he got everything he ever wanted, he has a step brother who was ignored and came out very screwed up, and all they do is make fun of him now, because he came out very mentally ill, all my husband does is ask and he gets the best of everything, it makes me sick. they think he can do no wrong, and yes they enable him. one time they told me to get a better job because we had no money, like im 15 and dont want to work, his mom doesnt work, she sits at home and reads fantasy books all day, she should talk. she retired at 40
yes gabriela, they kept it hidden. they made excuses for him and painted a great picture. the whole time they were dropping money into his account and he had a linked card and account. then after the wedding, um they are sitting there telling me that i need to accept his weaknesses and all kinds of other fun info about how they support him.
i want to thank everyone that stops by to comment for reading this, im devastated.
he actually is very whiny.. how did you know? it came out after the honeymoon.... it is like he relaxed.
SOO. we have been talking about this for 6 mths, about his responsibilities, he goes "oh my godddddddddd" like that and goes back to writing.. yay and he dotn sell his music. allot of my music freinds worked, and sold their music, instead of making piles of music no one ever sees
Question #15:
Autistic child with gastrointestinal issues disrupting SPECIAL education setting?
I have a 6 year old, non-verbal autistic daughter. Approximately 2 years ago, we moved from another state to our current state of Ohio so that our daughter could attend a special school for autism. Upon enrolling her, she was assigned an aide strictly to her based on the amount of care she required. Come to find out, this particular school pays their employees almost nothing (one employee wasn't even paid for 4 months), expects extreme requirements from these underpaid workers, and has a high turnover rate. My daughter has had different aides over the last 2 years, currently she has no aide. This facility loses their employees and just doesn't replace them. Hence the reason my daughter has no aide. About 6 months ago, my daughter started spitting up. She's had acid reflux issue in the past, but we had thought they were resolved. We took her to see a gastrointestinal specialist and an allergist. She has no allergies, but has ulcers, scarring at the base of her esophagus, and scarring at the top of her small intestine. This is the reason for the spitting up. We have tried her on prevacid which was ineffective, and are know trying Nexium which doesn't seem to be real effective either. About a month ago, I tried giving her TUMS before every meal along with her Nexium once ago. This did work temporarily, however, it no longer seems to be effective & we have another appointment scheduled with the specialist. In the meantime, I had been sending TUMS to school with my daughter so that her aide could give her one prior to meals. The school nurse discovered this & sent a form home requesting that I get a physicians signature okaying the use of the TUMS. I tried to do this. However, my Pediatrician said that he was not the one treating this Gastro issues & I should take that up with the Gastro Physician. Upon calling the Gastro Physician, I was told that I should never have taken it upon myself to self medicate, that I should have called them if the Nexium wasn't working, and they scheduled me another appointment. In the meantime, this school my daughter attends sends a note home saying thatmy daugher's vomiting has become a disruption to the "educational environment" & since I have "chosen" not to have the appropriate forms completed they will be sending my daugher home whenever she has spit up/vomited more than twice in a day. Well, I might as well not even send her to school, as it is a certainty that she will spit up more than 2x a day. This issue isn't a new issue for my daughter. She has always had episodes of spitting up, although they used to be self-induced. This school was aware of these issues when she was enrolled. The only difference is that my daughter had a one-on-one aide, and due to their inability to maintain staff, she no longer has that. I tried to get the forms the school wanted filled out, I've got an appointment with the physician, I am not ignoring my daughter's medical issues. However, I feel that the school is coercing me into having the forms filled out for the TUMS. This sending my daughter home for vomiting that isn't intestinal flu related is a new development not otherwise applicable to my daughter. She attends this school because she is neurologically impaired & is medically fragile. I intend to write a letter to this school, however I'm not sure of any legal ground I have to stand on. I was hoping someone out there had some thoughts.
Question #16:
are "red nose" and "blue nose" pit bulls worth more than other ones?
so,I hear all this rave about red nosed pit bulls,but I know theyre just regular APBTs so are they worth any more than a black nosed one? Also if you know what a "silver tipped" pit is what is it? My sisters BF thinks his parents dog is all great and needs to be bred cause hes a "silver tipped" pit and can throw red or blue nosed pits.ADD: category suggestion fail haha
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thanks guys,I didnt think they were worth more,and they were made up,I looked around online,and didnt find anything so I thought I would ask
Question #17:
I have pain in my nose, what could it be?
I have been having a lingering pain in my left nostril that gets worse when I drink cold beverages, right at the bottom (by the bone/cartilage that separates the two nostrils) that has persisted for 6-7 months or so. Originally when it happened, I thought it might be a tooth infection, I have no idea why, because my teeth are all healthy and I have very good oral hygiene. In addition to that, it's not something that I could locate and say "it's this particular tooth, or that other one!" so I went to a dentist within a couple of weeks and got an xray and everything showed fine.I have been to my general practitioner several times since and have used allergy medication, etc. Nothing seems to work! I don't have any drainage or anything to think it might be sinusitis, but the inside of my nose swells up and I can't breath with that nostril at night. I am thinking about getting a CT scan!
I am out of ideas, and am thinking about I might be a rare case now. I do have sensitive teeth and some gum recession, but nothing out of normal. Could I all of a sudden develop root damage in some of my front teeth's roots that doesn't show up on xray? what would be the other symptoms of a case like that? Could I have sinusitis without any drainage? Could I have developed bone infection? Don't these diseases need a reason to develop or can I just wake up one day with them? More importantly: could a CT scan eliminate the possibility of tooth nerve damage or sinus?
BTW, I have TMJ, could this be a part of my TMJ?
Please respond only if you know something about what I said above either from experience or education.
Question #18:
can anyone correct my writing please?
on last week, I did Religious Education about Diwali.This was the story of Diwali and making on Indian traditional sweets and Diwali story related Art activity. I prepared the whole class activity of storytelling with pictures and the small group sessions are making sweets and colouring activity.First, I used the teacher laptop and I selected the picture of Diva lamps then I displayed the picture of burning diva lamps on the interactive whiteboard because the word Diwali means "rows of lighted lamps”. So I showed that picture with children. The class teacher read my preparation of Diwali story and I assisted to the teacher to realise the characters name, which was the mother of Hindu’s God, king of Lanka and Ayodhya and helping monkey warrior. I brought Indian traditional costume for children and adults. I showed them and I shared the information about that costume.
The teacher already got the sand clay in the classroom. She explained to the children, how to make the Diva lamps? The children understood their task and they made the creative Diva lamps from sand clay.
I did a cooking activity in two times with the two groups of children. That was the making on sweets (Pudding). I read clearly with the children about the name of the recipe, ingredients and the direction of cooking. I demonstrated with them about the cooking method. I shared the information and encouraged the children who were interested and involved on making that recipe.
The children enjoyed that activity and they shared their Social, Physical, Intellectual, communication/creativity and Emotional feelings.
The teacher and I discussed the risk assessment policy so I followed the health and safety rules and regulations in that situation. I didn’t use nuts and allergy ingredients.
I helped to the teacher and the TA to wear the sari (Indian traditional costume).
Children needed to know the more information about that material then I explained them and I communicated well in that classroom situation.
I worked with the small groups of children their Art activity, which was the people were watching the fireworks. This was the Diwali story related activity.
The teacher invited to the class B children in my class and they were come and shared their knowledge of Diwali. I and the class teacher were served that sweet recipe with the two class children. The children were enjoyed that situation.
The teacher encouraged my every work on that day. Finally, the children and the teachers were thanked me to the preparation of Diwali activity.
I felt happy and I hope, that day was the very special for the children in the school situation.
Question #19:
17, tonsils swollen, can i get them removed?
I'm 17 years old, I have constant infections in my sinuses, ears, throat, etc. I have constant post nasal drip that accompany my horrible allergies and I'm on decongestants, claritin, and singuliar. I take them on a regular basis. I was on 2 rounds of antibiotics, one 10 day and one 5 day, and they didn't do much. Just cleared up my ear infections. My tonsils have been constantly swollen to the point where I can hardly swallow. When I was younger, I had strep throat 7 times in one year.. but they didn't take my tonsils out. Can I get them taken out now? Should I get them taken out now? I'm a singer- and studying music; the constant throat problems are getting in the way of my education. :(Question #20:
Question in reference to the peanut ban, kind of a comparison?
Do you think that handing out condoms to kids in sexual education classes should be banned because there might be someone who is allergic to latex?What about using iodine in the nurse's station or using iodized salt in the cafeteria? Should iodine be banned as well because there are a few students who have a severe or life threatening allergy to iodine?
I think if we want to be fair, we should also ban these things as well. I'm asking this in all seriousness because latex and iodine allergies are/can be just as life threatening as a peanut allergy.
Thoughts?
Actually TC, I'm really interested in hearing people's thoughts. I'm not talking about the peanut ban. I'm talking about the importance of recognizing other dangerous allergies and what should or can be done to protect children with those allergies as well.
Brayden's Mom- Actually my opinion has changed some. I am accepting the peanut ban because I see it's purpose, but I still think it's unrealistic to expect the ban alone to protect children from being exposed to peanut residues.
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