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Southern Marine
| | Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2008 - 10:56 pm: | 
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My thoughts and prayers are with your wife and you. I hope they find out something soon. |
Crusty
| | Posted on Friday, May 30, 2008 - 06:34 am: |
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Terri is home! Tufts/ New England Medical Center found the problem. Terri has a Post Viral Neuropathy. It is easily treatable, but it may take a while for her to recover completely. She is on a regimen of steroids (Medrol Dose Pack), a nerve inflammation reducer (Neurontin), a drug to ease the negative effects on the stomach that the steroids will have (Omeprazole), and a muscle relaxer (Flexeril).
Terri is still limited in her functions, but there is some improvement already.
I don't have the words to express how relieved we are.
We both want to thank everybody for all the Positive Energy and the Prayers. You all helped us get through a very tough time. It's times like this that really bring out the qualities of Badwebbers. |
Ulywife
| | Posted on Friday, May 30, 2008 - 07:58 am: |
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That's excellent news Crusty! Give Terri our best and we will continue to pray for a full recovery. |
Cyclonedon
| | Posted on Friday, May 30, 2008 - 08:15 am: |
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THANKS for the update John!!! Great news, something we were all hoping for!
Looking forward to seeing you & Terri again at this year's homecoming! |
Tramp
| | Posted on Friday, May 30, 2008 - 08:16 am: |
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Bear in mind that PVN is typically a clinical diagnosis, based upon symptomatic presentation.
Did they ID the involved virus? (No need to share the ID)
While i am very happy for you both, be sure to ask how the pyhysicians arrived at this diagnosis- corticosteroids, being strong anti-inflamatory meds, will improve symptoms of any inflammation; however, in the immunocompromised patient, they can cause symptoms and actual infection to worsen.
Again, I'm certainly NO doctor, and only a physician is qualified to make diagnoses, but you have every right to ask how said diagnoses were arrived at.
The meds that Terri has been prescribed diminish symptoms.
I am absolutely stoked that she'll find releife, and, in finding such, her odds at recovery (if only due to heightened spirits/positive outlook) will increase!
Follow the Medrol down-cycle to the letter, and be prepared for some limited (psychological) depression for a couple weeks after cessation of same.
Not a bad time, then, for a week or two of medical marijuana. (Zany though it may sound, such use is far less detrimental to cerebral chem. functions than most prescribed antidepressants, most of which act by an uptake inhibition mechanism, which can eventually turn the parent gland into a raisin. cannabis has no such long-term effect) |
04buell
| | Posted on Friday, May 30, 2008 - 08:17 am: |
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Fantabulous!!!!!!!!!! That is such great news. See you at Homecoming!!
Jerry and Carol |
Tramp
| | Posted on Friday, May 30, 2008 - 08:18 am: |
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PS- what are your shirt sizes? |
Glitch
| | Posted on Friday, May 30, 2008 - 08:29 am: |
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She is on a regimen of steroids
Now she'll be able to kick your ass!
j/k
Glad to hear the good news!
Keep us up to date, I'll keep the positive energy and prayers going y'alls way. |
Tramp
| | Posted on Friday, May 30, 2008 - 08:34 am: |
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different family of steroids- diametric opposite, in fact.
anabolic steroids were initially developed to a large degree, to counteract the muscle-wasting associated with corticosteroids.
such muscle-wasting isn't even noticeable, and is immediately reversible, for indications such as described by crusty |
Glitch
| | Posted on Friday, May 30, 2008 - 08:45 am: |
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Thank you Capt Obvious! 
It's a joke to help keep the mood light after such a heavy event.
Here's a hint
j/k = just kidding |
Tramp
| | Posted on Friday, May 30, 2008 - 08:54 am: |
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Easy, Francis.
The j/k (new to me, as I don't "IM")
might easily have been meant for the '...kick your ass' segment.
just trying to ensure that others don't misunderstand the family of steroids she's on.
A light is the ticket, good call.
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Etennuly
| | Posted on Friday, May 30, 2008 - 08:55 am: |
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Thank you Crusty for sharing the good news! Terri will still be in our thoughts for a complete recovery.
It probably doesn't matter now, but it would sure be great to hear about the Homecoming trip she would be able to make. I know she wants to make it on a Buell! |
Hughlysses
| | Posted on Friday, May 30, 2008 - 08:57 am: |
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Crusty- glad to hear she's on the road to recovery. |
Firebolteric_ma
| | Posted on Friday, May 30, 2008 - 11:40 am: |
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Good news for sure there John! Very happy to hear of this news!
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Diablobrian
| | Posted on Friday, May 30, 2008 - 12:44 pm: |
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Good news Crusty! remember that we are here for the long haul. |
Southern Marine
| | Posted on Friday, May 30, 2008 - 01:10 pm: |
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Good news indeed Crusty. Ya'll take it easy. |
Terriwj
| | Posted on Friday, May 30, 2008 - 01:46 pm: |
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THANK YOU ALL!!
I can't tell you how much your well wishes and prayers have meant to me. Each time I talked with John on the phone while I was in the hospital, he would read me the latest posts in this thread. I know your support has been a big part of my recovery process.
Although I still have limited function of my limbs due to the electric shock pains, I'm improving. I'm hoping to be back to work on Monday or Tuesday, but the BEST part is being home with John and my daughter, Andrea (who got her motorcycle license while I was in the hospital!).
I can't wait to see you at Homecoming!
Thanks Again!! |
Ducxl
| | Posted on Friday, May 30, 2008 - 01:53 pm: |
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She talks!!! Good to hear from Terri,we were ALL concerned.Get well there! |
Rubberdown
| | Posted on Friday, May 30, 2008 - 01:56 pm: |
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Get Well Soon!!! |
Jpb
| | Posted on Friday, May 30, 2008 - 02:35 pm: |
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Congrats Terri! Welcome back to the world outside of hospitals!
Little one with motorcycle license...a whole new world of family trips!
Keep up the mending! |
Buellfighter
| | Posted on Friday, May 30, 2008 - 02:38 pm: |
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Welcome Home! |
Djkaplan
| | Posted on Friday, May 30, 2008 - 02:45 pm: |
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The power of positivity is a remarkable thing.
Huzzah!
Huzzahs all around! |
Etennuly
| | Posted on Friday, May 30, 2008 - 03:05 pm: |
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SUPERB!! |
Ulywife
| | Posted on Friday, May 30, 2008 - 03:19 pm: |
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Excellent news Terri! Glad to see you posting. Hope you feel better each and every day. |
Blake
| | Posted on Friday, May 30, 2008 - 03:22 pm: |
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Excellent! |
Tramp
| | Posted on Friday, May 30, 2008 - 03:29 pm: |
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HOO-yah! |
Bads1
| | Posted on Friday, May 30, 2008 - 03:31 pm: |
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Terry and John,
Andrea and I are so relieved that you are going to be ok. See you both soon. Terry,you gotta a month to heal up. I get to see you on a Buell this year and not a Guzzi. |
Diablobrian
| | Posted on Friday, May 30, 2008 - 05:08 pm: |
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Glad you're back on-line Terri,
Are you going to be capable of doing homecoming?
If not we will all understand. |
Glitch
| | Posted on Saturday, May 31, 2008 - 10:15 am: |
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Best news ever! |
Mr_grumpy
| | Posted on Saturday, May 31, 2008 - 06:08 pm: |
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As you've had a Spinal Tap, you're now officially allowed to turn the volume up to 11.
Glad you're on the mend, hope to see you & John in July. |
Terriwj
| | Posted on Sunday, June 01, 2008 - 04:04 pm: |
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I WILL be better by June 26, our departure date. Come hell, high water, or nerve pain, I will be at Homecoming on my Cherry Bomb XB12Ss. I'm looking forward to seeing you all again! |
Damnut
| | Posted on Monday, June 02, 2008 - 05:30 pm: |
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Glad to hear it Terri and it will be GREAT to see the three of you at Homecoming. |
Wolfridgerider
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 04, 2008 - 09:01 am: |
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I will be at Homecoming on my Cherry Bomb XB12Ss.
Hell yeah!! See ya in.....
28 DAYS!!! |
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