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Topic: Making life easier...

Cobweb
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What have you learned on Lymenet to make life easier?

1.Take a dip in olive oil before swallowing Flagyl.

2.Put a hook up in the bathroom for an IV bag in case you need to make a mad dash during an infusion and want to hang yourself.

Keep it going/Pass it on
Carol

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3greatkids
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Member # 3838

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Never feel guilty about staying in bed all day.
Don't let people hold the guilt trip over your head.

Put a soft rug in the bathroom,for those times when you just can't make it off of the floor.Maybe a pillow close by.

Load up on funny movies.

Having everything w/ in reach on your bed.Books,papers,pencils,pens,phone...make it your new home office.

Dust is your friend!!!!

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Itsy_bitsyone
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1. Laugh at yourself...why not? Everyone else is laughing at you!

2. Remember that tomorrow you could get hit by a turnip truck, so do what you need to do to make yourself happy today.

3. Believe in something silly...like...bigfoot, nessie, jersey devil, or sensitive men...you've got to get yourself a hobby!! Too much time on your hands means you'll think too much about your situation and brood.

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Aniek
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quote:
Originally posted by Cobweb:

1.Take a dip in olive oil before swallowing Flagyl.

If only somebody told me that last summer.

I tried to take an olive oil bath once. Well, not on purpose. I was reaching for some gladware and knocked a bottle of olive oil down onto my face. My kitchen floor was slippery for months.

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AZURE WISH
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Member # 804

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No matter what new or old symptoms this disease decides to impose on me

1. I know I am not the only one who has expereinced it.

2. And I know someone somewhere has gotten thru/past it.

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Lymetoo
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Don't forget to remember everything you've already forgotten.

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Opinions, not medical advice!

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Cobweb
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quote:
Originally posted by Lymetoo:
Don't forget to remember everything you've already forgotten.

Right On!

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Cobweb
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Ask someone on board who's good at puzzles to arrange your med schedule.

If you feel like you're going to die-it means you're probably getting well.

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Cobweb
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Don't be afraid to get down on your knees
to ask God to help you up-
just make sure there's a grab bar near by.

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Cobweb
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If you're going to get a PICC line,
subscribe to the Daily Newspaper
So you can take a shower.

and if you don't want to take a daily shower-just subscribe for the weekend.

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LisaS
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That most MDs and anyone in the government is nuts...

And we're NOT [Wink]

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Cobweb
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And you don't have to chase the woohoo guy around trying to catch him... just click anywhere in the general vicinity.

but watch out-once he gets going it's hard to stop him.

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Cobweb
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Collect emails from friends on line for times when Lymenet is off line.

Or in case you get the boot.

(but you didn't hear that from me [Razz]

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Vermont_Lymie
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1. It is usually a herx after you start a new tx or ramp up. No, it is not a relapse, no, it is not side-effects of the tx; it's a herx.

2. This is going to take longer than one year.

3. You have to work at recovery like it is a job. Put in the time and effort, and just continue treating.

[ 30. August 2007, 11:02 AM: Message edited by: Vermont_Lymie ]

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monkeyshines
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Member # 6406

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Be humble and ask for help when you need it. Even if you'd usually rather give than receive.

monkeyshines

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Cobweb
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Cry a lot. Release those toxic tears.

Then drink a lot to replace with fresh water.

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Cobweb
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I think this thread should be added to the Newbie link!

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Geneal
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Member # 10375

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I've learned that prayers are answered when I found Lymenet and was directed

By Tutu to my LLMD. [Smile]

I have learned that pain is your friend.

I've learned that I am never alone in this.

I've learned that my health is something I will NEVER take for granted again.

I've learned just how woefully inadequate most of our doctors are. [Frown]

I've also learned how there are incredibly wonderful people all over the US

Who selflessly extend themselves, their knoweldge and their experience with complete strangers.

Hopefully, when I see this post, I will have learned how to use those instant graemlins!

[bow]

to Tutu if it works!

Hugs,

Geneal

Posts: 6250 | From Louisiana | Registered: Oct 2006 | IP: Logged |

Lymetoo
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Member # 743

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quote:
Originally posted by Cobweb:
Collect emails from friends on line for times when Lymenet is off line.

VERY good advice!! We won't talk about the other problem!! [Big Grin]

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Lymetoo
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Member # 743

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You did it, Geneal...You did it!! [woohoo]

I was hoping you saw my info in Off Topic!! [Razz]

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