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     Aesquire |
Sheep, Wolves, & Sheepdogs. Bless the Sheepdogs. http://www.gleamingedge.com/mirrors/onsheepwolvesa ndsheepdogs.html | ||
| Aesquire |
A former coworker shared this on Facebook. I got an email notifying me. I have no idea why I get emails for some things from Facebook, and not others, and frankly don't care, since I consider the whole organization a tool of an alien lizard. Or very clever, evil college student. Hard to tell. https://medium.com/s/powertrip/confessions-of-a-u- s-postal-worker-we-deliver-amazon-packages-until-w e-drop-dead-a6e96f125126?fbclid=IwAR1cfiBx0RydQ71o -PWGEcAbj50ndBoZYeI8k9UUqGP8A4lpjNpI4M98sZw In my experience the number of postal delivery people that have permanent crippling injuries approaches 100% as they get older... like their 50s. A bad back is so common that it's never spoken of until someone can't move. And the workman's comp system is set up to deny claims, more than help. To be fair when I got nerve damage at work, I did get a "shock him to find out where he's broken" test, ( instead of an MRI or Cat scan ) that actually taught me how to re write my nervous system and then a few weeks of physical therapy that helped a lot. The poor PA giving the shock test told me she's never heard anyone say "hit me again there, please" when she was zapping people with needles stuck into their bodies. Or been thanked so much. I do know the neurologist was astounded when I told him how it helped, since he had already written me off as permanently maimed. He may do a paper on me. How did I get hurt? Bashing my knee in tiny, old postal trucks with ergonomics not worthy of a medieval iron maiden. Repeatedly. Couldn't prove it happened at work, so all claims were denied. | ||
| Ourdee |
I have gout. One day at work I'm exiting a three wheel cart and bang my knee on the edge of it. Very non ergonomic vehicle. It aggravated my gout in my knee. I go to medical to get iced and something simple for pain. Nurse starts to deny me because she says the gout part is pre-existing. The doctor over hears her and recognizes me. I'm the guy that got injured by an unsafe operator of a crane in the past and would not let him give me days off or put me on PQX. I wanted to work because I could. He stepped up to the plate this time for me. Got me fixed up and back to work. So many times I've seen egotistical people with their own agendas messing with peoples health. It makes me sick. I nicked a tendon and the nurse decided I just needed a soak and band-aid. 2 days later my hand was on fire, swollen and infected. I went to an outside doctor and got the infection carved out and my ring had to be cut off. The medical people at work started yelling when I went back that they weren't responsible for it anymore because I went outside. I began by telling them that they should call security because this conversation was not going to end well. They must have went and reviewed the files of what they had done because they changed their tune after having a pow-wow prior to talking to me again. I found the in house medical staff to be the laziest, most incompetent people at that corporation. They too were there to deny any kind of claims and not to help anyone medically. | ||
| Aesquire |
The P.O. Got rid of the on duty nurse to save money and reduce liability! You get hurt today, a supervisor drives you to Urgent Care and gets a copy of the paperwork to use against you. Then, to be fair, drives you back to work. Re: Gout. I've always said how ironic, that I, of hardy peasant stock, would have the disease of the European aristocracy. I've found tart/sour cherry juice to be an excellent anti inflammatory, and about as useful as NSAIDS like Advil to relieve an attack, although useless as a straight painkiller, which it is not. And very good at preventing a flare up, ditto arthritis. Costco has Cheribundia brand for $3 a bottle in 3 packs, vs. $7+ in grocery stores. Tart cherry juice is a well known folk remedy, and doctors seem to approve "if it works for you, great! It can't hurt" I'm normally skeptical about "alternative medicine" especially " exotic asian" stuff that is usually used in China because of the shortage of money and doctors in a massively poor dictatorship. ( and they no longer push as useful now that we gave them Trillion$ in development ) But I control, or fail to, my gout with diet. About once a year or two I get a flare up, & the doctor gives me a week of steroids, which work great. ( but have side effects ) The tart cherry juice, if I drink 8-12 oz. a day seems to work to reduce inflammation in general. Win win, only side effect, a lighter wallet. Give it a try. My nemesis is the McDonald's double quarter pounder. Almost a guaranteed flare up. A Five Guys regular, sirloin steak, local burger joint burger? No problem. Go figure. I do limit my red meat consumption, but haven't eliminated it. We could do pages on fake/alt medical crap, like homeopathic medicine, but good nutrition is good nutrition. Someday I'll try one of those superfood powders and honestly report the results. But the tart cherry thing? Arthritis organization approved, and I like to think I'm fairly immune to cult food self esteem hype. | ||
| Ourdee |
I find raw cherries don't hurt me. Doc had me on heavy doses of Colchicine and Allopurinol daily for 15 plus years. I have about 2 years supply saved up. Last visit I asked to not have to take the pills. He said we could try. I've been good for a couple of months so far. I am very careful with the fried chicken for now. | ||
| Aesquire |
Patriotism & chronic inflammation! The eternal struggle. I'm sure there's a metaphor there. Good luck, and try some tart cherry juice. Or tart cherries. A buddy has gone all wild over the vinegar drink every morning regime, "but it has to be the natural stuff with the must" and I'm more than skeptical. He does say it cleared his sinuses out and he can now smell much better... ah, duh. We agree on the juice thing. Fried chicken, huh? I suppose we all have our triggers. | ||
| Sifo |
I used to work with a guy who would get attacks of gout. There was a sub shop near where we worked that had an amazing meatball sub. He said that they were a sure trigger for his gout, but worth it from time to time. I've got some minor arthritis and on recommendation from a close friend tried glucosamine. It hasn't helped as dramatically as my friend claimed it did for him, but it does seem to help for me. Some things are worth trying. | ||
| Aesquire |
My mother's doc suggests glucosamine sulfate, not the more common hydrochloride. In combination with chondroitin sulfate. I found it made no difference. My ortho surgeon said it couldn't hurt. I gave mom mine, and never noticed a change. Bear in mind I then had both knees replaced. That helped a lot.  | ||
| Ourdee |
I tried the Vinegar with the mothers for a while. It may have helped a little. Tracey started me on CoQ10. Jury is still out. | ||
| Aesquire |
Nutrition is absolutely important. However, there is a cultish aspect to almost all "cure all" foods and especially, supplements. The tart cherry juice is on the list of known to help foods from arthritis organizations. And Gout orgs. And my anecdotal testimony, which you should take very lightly. Very lightly. Like any unsubstantiated claims. It can be frustrating. I'm darn sure a lot of things, powders and juices, are good for body building, ( in proper context with diet and exercise ) And generally good for overall health, or relatively harmless. I don't see any adult getting hurt from fruit or vegetable juice in moderation. Even V8 is good for you, but get the low salt version & add hot sauce. ( plain it's bland ) But many herbal remedies have bad side effects, and the stuff most "effective" like plant based steroid heavy concoctions have the most potential harm. plus the poorly regulated supplement industry has bad apples that sell you crap instead of what's on the label. Recently the shelves at Walmart, locally, where I stand in line at the Pharmacy ( to buy really effective stuff with scary side effects ) were stripped of most of the supplements because of an investigation that showed sawdust, grass, and dirt instead of labeled contents on Millions in, unfortunately, scam products. Buyer beware. Check legit organizations that educate about your health issue ( and take them with the proverbial grain of salt ) before doing some miracle cure from the internet. IF you only saw it on Facebook? Beware. Yeti piss probably won't help your cataracts. | ||
| Sifo |
Yeti piss probably won't help your cataracts. Awww CRAP!!! | ||
| Ourdee |
My main reason for trying to get off the gout meds. was the side effects if I ate oranges....stones. I like oranges and think them good for me. | ||
| Aesquire |
I only used the colchicine for recovery from attacks, it was rough on the tummy. I tried Allopurinal for a while and saw no effect. Might revisit it with my doc. we've learned that it's important to understand that everyone has different effects from drugs. One could work aces for me, not at all for you, and overdose someone else, with bad results. Genetic drift.... Human variation is large. | ||
| Ourdee |
At one time the doctors had me on three different meds. together. I had it really bad. Left knee went septic and the antibiotics had trouble getting a foot hold. The antibiotics were near $1,000.00 a day for a month. In the end they left me on a high dosage of gout meds. to avoid the infection problem. I seam to remember the one doctor telling me to watch for joint deformity in my hands. I have a little that may require surgery later on. I have found the gout pain to be hard at times to keep out of your head. My normal pain management is to isolate that joint from being inside my skull with me. I look at the joint and say, "Oh, it is over there. It's not in here. It gets tough when the joint knocks you to the ground and you have to drag yourself with just your arms. I fear the pharmaceuticals more than the gout though. The reason I would ride to work in Northern Illinois at times was to get cold enough that I couldn't feel the pain. It worked. | ||
| Ourdee |
Hey, where is Julie? | ||
| Zac4mac |
sssshhhhhhh | ||
| Ourdee |
No, Really? LOL | ||
| Sifo |
Isn't a home remedy to her a coat hanger? | ||
| Aesquire |
Quit picking on Julie and thank her for this wonderful thread.  For those who don't have gout, ( be thankful ) a typical flare up, for me, is the big toe gets swollen at the joint and even a sheet touching it can prevent sleep. Every step is like a needle stuck in the joint is struck by a small hammer by a vengeful fairy. If it's the ankle, walking is.... problematic. Permanent deformation of the joint can happen, and it's a crippling disease, literally, for some. I've been lucky in that mine responds reasonably well to treatment and diet controls it to the point I don't need daily meds, ( although they might help ) others have it far worse than me. | ||
| Ourdee |
Gout occurs when urate crystals accumulate in your joint, causing the inflammation and intense pain of a gout attack. ... When this happens, uric acid can build up, forming sharp, needlelike urate crystals in a joint or surrounding tissue that cause pain, inflammation and swelling... | ||
| Aesquire |
https://pjmedia.com/trending/shock-fbi-raids-recog nized-whistleblowers-home-for-clinton-foundation-d ocs Pain inflammation and swelling. Sounds like what some "Deep State" folk need. I didn't believe in the Deep State as a vast evil conspiracy, until lately when it's becoming obvious it's not just bureaucratic inertia and CYA. Throwing a home invasion "judge authorized" search for 6 hours on one of your own when He is KNOWN to be innocent? Even Bad Cop movies wouldn't buy that as a scene. That is straight forward, "We Are The Power" intimidation tactics. No Justice, No Peace. | ||
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| Ebutch |
I have Gout since 1975.It's your body can't process potassium.It turns into crystals go's to joints like sand and destroys them.I take Allopurinol daily & no attacks since 1975.Had friend that his dog rear quarters was a cripple.the dog was on wheels to get around.started giving it glucosamine conjointin twice daily with food and in 2 mo. the dog is normale & 5 yrs. latter normal. | ||
| Ebutch |
My dog was injured as a puppy vet said she could do nothing 4 his limp so I gave him glucosamine chondroitin with food as my friend did twice a day 4 two mouths and hes not limped 4 a year.my hip hurt ever since before and after hip processes 1 mouth glu. con. no pain.I and dog walk daily 5 to 10 miles daily for 8 yrs but last year only pain free. | ||
| Aesquire |
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2018/12/t he_eureich_versus_britain.html I thought it was certain proteins that crystallized in my joints, not potassium. ? The Emperor of France, Kaiser of Germany, and bureaucrats of Belgium, have declared the New Roman Empire. So has Vladimir Putin, literally. So did Adolf. Every time the U.S. Goes isolationist, Europe burns. The Founding Fathers were isolationist to keep us out of the endless European wars. The above two statements are true, and not contradictory. | ||
| Sifo |
How does one do this to a six year old? Mom Dresses Six-Year-Old Son As Girl, Threatens Dad With Losing His Son For Disagreeing | ||
| Hootowl |
Gout is the crystallization of uric acid that fails to get removed from the blood by the kidneys. There is no potassium or protein in uric acid. | ||
| Sifo |
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| Ebutch |
Jeff you are Right I am incorrect.  |
