Archive for July, 2007

48 yr old male has open hrt surgery has kidney and liver fail,developed burnt like chars on hand and feet why?

Monday, July 30th, 2007
HRT
cheech asked:


My husband has been in criticle condition for the past 18 days now I understand about the liver and kidneys failing as part of the risk with open heart procedures, what I dont understand is why are his feet and one hand black and seems to have a charred like appearance. No one seems to beable to give me a straight answer, I wonder if I sould take this to another level? Was it human error? Was it medication? I dont understand, how does a strong, vital and otherwise healthy young man go in for a risky yet very common procedure and wind up looking as he does, he is on a trach and unable to move, talk or function up to this point. How was this possible, he’s confused I’m confused I hope there is someone who can shed some light on this - also his extremities are very pain full and there are blisters forming. Thank you for your responses.
I’m sure he had to be shocked as he had aortic valve repair and replacement and well as a quad bypass his aortic valve was so small that it is vertually unheard of and therefore they do not manufacture replacement valves that small so the surgeon was left with a dillema as to what to what had to be done they had to cut and open the valve till it was big enough to fit the replacement valve then they had to repair that using pig tissue all of that took the time of what the whole procedure should have normally been. so all and all he was on the bypass machine for 12 hrs and they were unable to get his heart pumping again. when the surgeon finally got the heart going he had to have a pump do the work that his heart would have otherwise done. He is no longer on that pump, but still many complications.
My husband is now a candidate for amputation,as a result he will lose three fingers on his left hand and all ten of his toes.Because he has wet gangren,this type is bactirial and very dangerous,only occurs when an open wound is present. I know there were no wounds when he went in there.Also is it common practice to switch the IV site during a procedure of this magnitude? IV for fluids and blood gases were set in the left hand,when he came out they were relocated to the right hand.As far as I’m concerned somebody messed up big time,and the only person who knows for sure, was in that OR on June 9th. Everytime I ask for an answer to my why and how, I get the run around.Iam very pleased however with the quality of care that he is receiving, but this should have never happened. In the four weeks that I have been there I have seen at least fifty open heart patients come and go from that floor both young and old, and none have even come close to being in the condition that my husband is in.

Brendon

I am taking Prozac for my depression and going natural (no HRT) for my menopause, is that right? wondering?

Tuesday, July 24th, 2007
HRT
von asked:


I am caregiver to my adult disabled daughter who lives with me still.

Jessie

A woman whose menopause started recently, does she need to take HRT drugs?

Sunday, July 22nd, 2007
HRT
Sasha K asked:


do tell what is more important to do for such woman for her diet, and exercise and medicines.

Celeste

Early Menopause and HRT problems with Pain?

Saturday, July 21st, 2007
HRT
Ny&Jo asked:


Hi all

I had a full Hystertomery 3 yr ago i was 27yrs, been on HRT implants since then which have been fine up till now, i am suffering from Tachyphylaxis (my body is addictive to the HRT).

Does anyone know if this can cause severe pain and Reaccuring Kidney infections ?

I have recently have 2 bad spells of being in hospital with severe pain , sickness, they say it was a severe kidney infection i was treated with IV PPI and Antibiotics and released on a PPI.
Kidney scan was fine, ultra sound was fine having a Gasteropsy tomoz ?

Now they also are saying i MAY have adhesions causing a blockage from my Hysteo. ( typical NHS guess work )

Now is my HRT causing all of this ?

Also i am worried as i’m not sure which HRT i will be replaced with and my flushing is ridculous litually every 2-3 mins at the moment horrendous.

What with the pain and flushes it is affecting my whole life, i’m of work again due to my illness and basically feel like SH1T.

Any advice pls….

Santiago

Does it hrt a cows body to not milk them?

Tuesday, July 17th, 2007
HRT
karen? asked:


You’d think so because they were made to be milked or god would’ve never gave them the ability to be milked.

What do you think?
I meant to say hurt

Grace

Friday, July 13th, 2007
HRT
Robert asked:


At any given moment there are so many things going on inside our bodies that we couldn’t possibly take notice to all of them. We basically walk through life just taking for granted that everything is working fine, and we sometimes make the mistake of taking this to such an extent that we assume that everything will be working fine forever – and hopefully it will.

But as soon as something odd happens, as soon as an eye becomes blurred, we get a terribly unusual headache, or our engines main unit – our heart – begins to beat a little bit off kilter we suddenly take notice in a big way. Now, things happen; stress, over exertion, under activity, etc. which normally cause things to seem a little wacky with our heart, but it still brings the thought to the forefront of our minds, “what if this isn’t right”, “what if this means something”. These thoughts race through our mind in a moment’s time.

One thing that’s important is that we don’t wait until these times to take care of one of our most crucial body parts, and that we start taking care of it now while it’s still healthy.

Agel HRT, a product developed by the company Agel Enterprise specifically for heart health has recognized the facts that have just been laid out clearly for you; that all too often we wait until it’s too late. Agel has created its HRT product to make it easier than ever for you to take care of your heart now, even if you’re the busiest human being on the planet.

Now let’s not try to kid ourselves, nutrition and exercise are the two most important parts of keeping your heart healthy that there are. If you’re hitting the fast food joints on your way to work for breakfast as well as on your way home for dinner then that’s something that’s definitely got to change and quick!

Maybe though, you’re just the average person who takes pretty good care of yourself (when you think about it), and eat half way decently most of the time. Either way, it’s important that you start now and take bold steps keep your heart functioning as great as you can. That’s what Agel HRT does exactly.

Agel HRT combines a blend of nutrients and antioxidants that are designed to specifically target the heart in order to add a healthy boost to your myocardial system – that system that keeps your heart beating, and pumps your blood in order to send oxygen to all of your other vital organs and body parts. It’s also designed to help you keep your ever so important cholesterol levels down, because we know how important having low bad cholesterol and high good cholesterol levels is for your overall heart health.

Using natural ingredients like Taurine and Carnitine you’ll be equipped to help repair some of the previous damage that’s been done to your heart, as well as fuel the entire myocardial system, making your heart and all of its components operating as closely to a well-oiled machine as possible.

What’s better yet is that by using the superior techniques of gel suspension in a delicious tasting gel formula, your body will be able to absorb the nutrients way faster than it ever could a pill. With gel, you’ll absorb more of the beneficial nutrients; and plus be able to grab and go, doing it all on the run with the cool single serve gel packs that you can take with you easily wherever you go.

Don’t wait until something goes terribly wrong before you start using Agel HRT. Start now and prevent it from ever happening.



Kayla

Is there a better alternative to alendronic acid for an osteoporosis sufferer who has came off HRT?

Sunday, July 8th, 2007
HRT
Frankie C asked:


The health clinic advised coming off HRT,( which was by far the most effective treatment), due to recent carcinogenic effects, however the side effects of alendronic acid, which I am now on are horrendous. I am now quite desperate and looking for an answer to this question.

Peyton

how do i become a member of the FBI HRT?

Saturday, July 7th, 2007
HRT
ghost asked:


what are the requirements? ect…

thanks

Cody

How do i get started with HRT?

Saturday, July 7th, 2007
HRT
Shi-chan asked:


I’m trans-girl and i want to know how to get started with Hormones. I’m 17.
i was born male just to tell ppl

Grace

Thursday, July 5th, 2007
HRT
Alex Rider asked:


Consuming a diet that is healthy, alongside regular exercising, helps menopausal women to feel at their best. Menopause can cause symptoms that are very uncomfortable, in these cases treatments are available. When seeking treatments your local doctor should always be consulted first so as to tailor the requirements.

The use of hormone therapy (HT) is highly effective when used in the correct fashion. In the past referred to as ‘hormone replacement therapy’ (HRT), HT is the only government approved therapy for the treatment of vaginal dryness and strong hot flashes. In addition, HT reduces bone loss whilst improving sleep and lowering mood swings.

So called ‘bioidentical’ hormones are available from your doctor. There is much confusion over what this term actually means. These are simply products containing the exact same hormones that a woman produces naturally. A variety of well tested products exist in the marketplace.

Exercise should be taken after discussing it with your doctor. Aims should be to reduce the risk of serious diseases like diabetes or heart disease whilst maintaining your weight. Typically this consists of a minimum of 30 minutes exercise each day.

Symptoms like hot flashes are able to be reduced by lowering the quantities of spicy or hot food, alcohol and caffeine consumed. Less stress, and turning down the heating also work to halt flashes. By putting clothes on in layers controlling your temperature can be fine tuned through removing or adding a layer or two. Nearby fans, whether in the office or at home, offer fast and effective heat or cold relief. Exercise has been seen to both reduce and sometimes increase hot flashes. If hot flashes don’t disappear and your doctor informs you that HT is not an option available to you ask about taking epilepsy medicine or antidepressants. Evidence exists that indicates some women have had their hot flashes reduced with the use of both of these last two prescription medicine types.

Water-based prescription vaginal lubricants (e.g. KY Jelly) can make sex less painful. Prescription vaginal moisturizers enable lubrication and moisture retention in the vaginal tissues. For severe vaginal dryness HT is advisable, if purely used for dryness a vagina-specific estrogen product, in the form of creams, tablets or rings, is most effective.

Sleep problems can be reduced by regular 30 minute exercise routines each day. It is important not to exercise too late since this may keep you awake for longer into the night. Try to avoid smoking, working right up to bed time, large meals, and afternoon and evening caffeinated or alcoholic drinks. Consuming a warm drink just before going to sleep, e.g. herbal tea, can sometimes promote sleepiness. Your bedroom should only be used for sleeping and sex, at all times kept cool, dark and quiet. Cat-naps should be avoided, try to wake up and go to sleep at the same times every day. Whenever you can’t get to sleep in the middle of the night getting up and reading works well to induce sleepiness. If hot flashes appear to be the cause for most poor nights sleep then specifically work to reduce them.

Mood swings (PMS) often occur around the time of menopause. HT can in some cases, when already being used to treat hot flashes, lower mood swings.

Gaining sufficient quantities of sleep whilst also undergoing an effective daily exercise routine will help lower any memory deficiencies you may have due to hormone imbalances from the menopause.

Women who’ve had a hysterectomy where their ovaries have been removed tend to get a more sever form of menopause. Treatment for this more abrupt menopause should be discussed with your doctor.



Mia