[My] Life in Wisconsin

Pet POISONS, Updates & Hotline #'s

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Good Morning Everyone;

Garlic-
  • There is garlic in store~bought dog treats for Petes sake. Check the ingredient panel before you give these treats and/or food to your dog!
Xylitol-
  • A 'human food additive. But again check ALL panels before giving this common sweetener found in our foods.

Xylitol KILLS.

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Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pet
- Alcoholic beverages
- Avocado
- Chocolate (all forms)
- Coffee (all forms)
- Fatty foods
- Macadamia nuts
- Moldy or spoiled foods
- Onions, onion powder
- Raisins and grapes
- Salt
- Yeast dough
- Garlic
- Products sweetened with xylitol

Warm Weather Hazards
- Animal toxins—toads, insects, spiders, snakes and scorpions
- Blue-green algae in ponds
- Citronella candles
- Cocoa mulch
- Compost piles Fertilizers
- Flea products
- Outdoor plants and plant bulbs
- Swimming-pool treatment supplies
- Fly baits containing methomyl
- Slug and snail baits containing metaldehyde

Cold Weather Hazards
- Antifreeze
- Liquid potpourri
- Ice melting products
- Rat and mouse bait

Medication
Common examples of human medications that can be potentially lethal to pets, even in small doses, include:
- Pain killers
- Cold medicines
- Anti-cancer drugs
- Antidepressants
- Vitamins
- Diet Pills


Common Household Hazards
- Fabric softener sheets
- Mothballs
- Post-1982 pennies (due to high concentration of zinc)

Holiday Hazards
- Christmas tree water (may contain fertilizers and bacteria, which, if ingested, can upset the stomach.
- Electrical cords
- Ribbons or tinsel (can become lodged in the intestines and cause intestinal obstruction—most often occurs with kittens!)
- Batteries
- Glass ornaments

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Dogpack.com http://www.dogpack.com/health/poisonplants.htm

Listed below are links to the ASPCA® Animal Poison Control Center's information on some common garden and household plants that can be poisonous to your pet. This may not represent a complete list of all poisonous plants. Also, your pet may have a sensitivity or allergy to a plant that is not on the list, resulting in toxicity. Always contact your veterinarian immediately if you think your pet may have ingested a poisonous plant. If you don't find the information you're seeking listed below, click here for our additional sources of information, many including specific effects and plant photos from the various veterinary/horticultural schools.

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***This may not represent a complete list of all poisonous plants.

Alphabetical listing of poisonous plants by common name
Poisonous Plants by Category


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Not sure which plant is which?  Most plants above should be clickable!

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Homemade Dog Food Dangers-
 - Common Table Foods That Harm Dogs



Alcohol can cause breathing difficulties, abnormal blood acidity, coma and death in dogs. At parties, don’t let anyone offer your dog a ‘drink.’

Avocadoes contain persin which can cause digestive upsets and

Broccoli in large amounts can cause illness in dogs.

Bones and bone fragments may splinter and puncture or obstruct the digestive tract.

Chocolate, coffee and tea all contain stimulants that cause abnormal heartbeat, seizures and death in dogs. Chocolate is especially dangerous for dogs.

Corn on the cob is dangerous. Even though the corn will be digested, chunks of cob may obstruct the digestive tract.

Grapes and raisins contain an unknown substance that causes kidney failure in dogs.

Liver in large amounts can cause Vitamin A toxicity.

Macadamia nuts contain an unidentified toxin that causes weakness, tremors, panting and swelling in the legs.

Walnuts may have a fungus or mold which causes drooling, jaundice, lack of coordination, and vomiting.

Milk is difficult for some dogs to digest effectively, which leads to G.I. upsets.

Mushrooms and molds can be toxic to dogs. Some varieties are more toxic than others.

Nutmeg is a seasoning that causes tremors, seizures, and death in dogs.

Onions AND garlic, both cooked and raw, contain thiosulphate which can cause digestive upsets, hemolytic anemia, and death. Onions contain more of the toxin than garlic does.

Raw egg whites contain avidin which causes B vitamin deficiency, skin problems and skeletal deformities. Raw eggs can also harbor salmonella or e.coli.

Raw fish, especially salmon, may contain parasites that are dangerous for dogs.

Seeds and fruit pits can cause choking or intestinal blockages and some contain cyanide which is toxic to dogs.

Xylitol causes an insulin reaction in dogs which can lead to liver failure within a few days. It’s found in many candies, gums, toothpastes, and pastries.

Greasy, fatty table scraps can cause pancreatitis in dogs. Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas caused when too much digestive enzyme is produced. Affected dogs may have bloody vomit or diarrhea and suffer dehydration and even death.

Snacks shared with your dog need to be checked for hidden ingredients. Some foods such as cookies, gravies, and even some baby foods, can contain chocolate, nuts, onions, excessive salt or sugar, or other items dangerous for dogs. Keeping garbage cans secured is a good idea too.

Pennies are another danger to dogs worth mentioning. Those dated after 1981 are made from zinc with a thin copper coating. A dog swallowing just one of these pennies can suffer damage to red blood cells and kidney failure, due to zinc poisoning.

If you suspect your dog has consumed something toxic, call your vet right away. Hesitation can prove fatal.

Most doting dog owners, especially children, love to share snacks with their best friend but these should be healthful foods, approved by a veterinarian. A little awareness and caution can prevent a tragedy.
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Related Reading:

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Homemade Dog Food Recipes

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  Pet Poison Hotlines

If you think that your pet may have been poisoned, call a veterinarian, local animal emergency clinic, or pet poison control hotline. These hotlines, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, include:

  • Pet Poison Control Helpline: 1-800-213-6680, $35 fee
  • ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center: 1-888-426-4435, $65 fee

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For more on toxic substances and pets?
See Non-Toxic Flea Control and Are Poinsettias Toxic to Cats?

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References:

  • ASPCA, Ask the Expert: Poison Control, “Nutmeg,” ASPCA.org, 2011.
  • Cope, R.B., BVSc, PhD, “Allium Species Poisoning in Dogs and Cats,” Veterinary Medicine, August 2005, pp. 562-566.
  • Drs. Foster & Smith, Veterinary and Aquatic Services Department, “Citrus Oil Toxicity in Dogs and Cats” and “Macadamia Nut Toxicity in Dogs and Cats,” PetEducation.com, 2011.
  • Haynes, M., Dr., “Are These Foods Toxic to Dogs?” AskaVetQuestion.com, n.d.
  • Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, “Wild Mustard,” OMAFRA.gov.on.ca, 7 April 2011.
  • Pet Poison Helpline, “Poisons,” PetPoisonHelpline.com, 2011.
  • Ruben, D., Dr., “Dangerous Foods: Are They Harmful to Your Cat?” PetPlace.com, 2011.
  • Spielman, B., Dr., “Mushroom Poisoning in Cats,” PetPlace.com, 2011.
  • Stregoski, J., RVT, “Toxic Foods and Your Dog: People Foods That Can Poison Dogs,” About.com, 2011.
  • WebVet.com, “Toxic and Dangerous Foods for Pets,” 2010.
  • Wesley Chapel Veterinary Hospital, “What Foods Are Harmful to Your Dog?” WesleyChapelVet.com, 2009.
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Non-toxic Substances for Dogs and Cats
The following substances are considered to be non-toxic, although they may cause gastrointestinal upset in some animals:
- Water-based paints
- Toilet bowl water
- Silica gel
- Poinsettia
- Cat litter
- Glue traps
- Glow jewelry
Seems as though all the plastic stuff, jewelry etc, comes from China these days...
(No. I still wouldn't take a chance on those items).  Don't Feed the dragon
Because we ALL know what comes out of THAT country!
MELAMINE!!!  And it's in EVERYTHING!


Be aware of everything that can possibly get into your pets mouths.
Those mouths that kiss us are TOO important not to take care of.

XOXO
Me

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Awful. JUST AWFUL!!!



ARF!
(And we ALL know what THAT means)...





Ima gonna do this today cuz my 'she' doesn't want to.
"She" doesn't sleep like me, so I'll do it. (But just fer today).

My life has been just awful, i tell you.  
Just AWFUL!!!

Last week, that damn cat got sick(er). He is always sneezing, tho at least "she" has tried to teach him to get off the softer things when he does. H-A-rf, H-A-rf, this makes me sure that "I" get to sit by her when it happens!
Well, cep'tin' when "she" iz on the wheelie~thingie.
Now THAT thing is a downright sorry device. It even ran over my TAIL once!
('Course I might've had my tail where it din't b'long).
But STILL...

Ennyway, I really wuz talkin' 'bout Sput.
This, is him. ↓

Sputnik, Sick for Christmas 2011
One Sicko Cat.
I know!!! I should call him "SPIT"! H-A-rf. H-A-rf, H-A-rf!!!

Last week, he sneezed this drippy booger, a real grody red color too.
Unbeknownst to myself, my "she" called my doctor.
(I musta been sleeping or napping).
But didja read that line? He is MY DOCTOR!!!

I din't know bout this at all-
So when we ALL went for a ride, I had to share my little one's back seat with da damn cat!
He behaved for a while, then whent and sat on my Little One's lap!!! (And "she" had that round thing in her hands).
I kin't sit on her lap when "she" has the round thing in her hands when I'm in her car, so WHY kin he?!?
(Heck, I kin barely even EVER sit on her lap) .
So unfair that it's downright AWFUL! JUST AWFUL!!!
Huh? WHY?

Ennyway, off we go down the road.
We get to a stop and my Little One turns that one WRONG way!
How COULD she???

Cuz this way kin mean only one thing...
 ... that I'm bout to have this perv 'doctor' stick his finner up my butt. (And then he rubs it around too). Says he's checking my 'glands' er soumpthin' , and sez they should be no bigger than a walnut, (whatever THAT means)!

So I slinker on down in the backseat.
Maybe they'll forget I'm there.

Soon, we get to my doctors office. I stand up cuz I know they will only find me and make me go inside.
 
THEN!, THEY LEAVE ME IN THE CAR!!! (ALONE)!
Whaa-Da?!??

You see wat I mean 'bout things being just AWFUL?!?
JUST AWFUL!!!

I gotta share everything-
- And now I gotta share this Doc Spires' too!

So I'm left in the car, alone, to sit and think-
I figgur that the damn cat gets to see MY doctor...
Grrr.....
This is SO unfair! Cuz, I thought he liked only me, me, ME!
Now, I might not care to be stuck by this doc, but surely he kin't stick his finner in Sput's bum too!!?
(I mean I have SEEN dat bum-hole when I'm sniffin' it, and it's really really little)!
But NOoooo...
He seems to like the damn cat too.
What'z up with dat?

An THEN when the 'Sput-Spit' comes back to the car ride, he tells me nobody stuck their finners where they din't b'long.

S'much as I HATE THAT DAMN CAT (sometimes/most~times), an I woulda laughed at HIM bein' stuck fer once, I din't want to see him cryin' either.
(Gawd knows dat the sneezin' iz bad 'nuff).

He got some little stinky pills, some gunk for his mouth, and some MORE gunk to put in his eyes.
ICK!
This scares me cuz I 'member when I had to have stuff for MY eye. (Ya remember, don'tcha)? That was after I got that big ole stick STUCK IN MY EYE. CLICK HERE for that story.
An THAT's when I started not likin' this Doc Spires-
He put a pin in me that day an it made me feel funny.
THEN another pin, somethin' else happened, and I had tipped over and had an 'operashun".
It was bad, an when I waked up, it hurt LOTS and LOTS!
So now 'Spitty' -harf harf- hasta get somethin' in his eyes. BOTH of them!
GROSS!!!! I don't look when my "she" puts it in either.

Will this insanity ever end? 
  • (If you guessed 'NO', den you're right).

The other day, my Little One, an her Greg-man came over.
They had a big ole BOX-FULL of stuff, but I couldn't go near it. (An there was somethin' there that smelt really good).

Oh, ALL dese smells!
(Makes me wonder why I sniff the cat anywhere, anytime)?
Ya see, "she" had been makin' food in the big square thing in the wall, an it always smells SO yummy when "she" does this.
"She" doesn't do it near nuff either.
Not anymore. "she" sez it hurts.
(But "she" useta do it all the time).
Unfair. And awful. JUST AWFUL!!!

But, I'm smart too-
I figgered that it must be what they call a 'Special' day.

When my Little One and her Greg-man came, my Little One was kinda sick again. I try to make her feel better, so I give her kisses with my big ol' sloppy tongue.
My Little One sez my kisses are magic!
My Little One likes my kisses- But my "she" sez I kin only kiss her hands.
AWFUL I tell you- JUST AWFUL!!!
(Who knows where my "she's" hands have been)?!?

So we ate- (I got to eat too, but really late I might add).
Those skin-things with da real buttery corn flakes all over them were really crispy this time, and REALLY YUMMY too! (Tho' I always gotta fight with my Little One to get any).
AWFUL!

After I finally got some food in me, my peoples started digging in boxes and stuff and giving away other boxes.
Everyone had some, EVEN ME!

But I couldn't get to mine 'cuz they wuz wrapped in this bright stuff.

"She" helped me wit' one, and my Little One helped me with the rest of 'em.
They wuz ALL treats! And were ALL for me!
The room wuz a mess after all that stuff was all over the place.
(I kept my eye on MY presents)!

Now, sometimes I get presents when my "she" goes into a store without me; and sometimes my Little One will bring some with her when she comes over.
But not like THIS DAY!
I got a toys, a new Frisbee;
 and 3 bags of treats. ONLY fer ME!
Whee!

Sputty didn't get nuthin'! (Not that I cared, but isn't THAT awful)?
AWFUL! I tell you; JUST AWFUL!!!

See, sometimes Sput is mean, mean, MEAN to me.
I will take a nice nap and he [STILL] wakes me up by stickin' his claw(s) right into my nose.
Right INTO the nice delicate skin of MY NOSE!
Now THAT hurts really bad!
I wake up right away too.
I "ky-yike" at him right away, and he either ducks down, or runs away.
If he runs away, I chase him. (And sometimes I get in trouble too cuz "she" is sleepin')

AWFUL! I tell you, Just AWFUL!!!

"She" has some big paper bags, full, by the warm square box in the wall -and sez she hasta make some treats and some cookies.

*** By the way, I really LIKE cookies; they are kinda like TREATS, (but I don't get near enough either)! Mostly just some crumbs, and that's awful too.

AWFUL! You hear me? JUST AWFUL!

Awfuller, is when "she" naps, then doesn't wake up when it's time for my food!!!
Mostly I wait, and I wait, and I wait some more...
Just sometimes it gets too hard for me to wait anymore, so I just put my face by hers on that nice soft pillow.
I don't know why, but she always wakes up and sez "Pee-Oooh" in a funny voice.
I don't know what it means so I got sit by the door. 
(First, I give her a big sloppy kiss, THEN I go sit by the door). H-A-rf, H-A-rf. H-A-rf.

But then I always get my food, so I guess it's a good thing.
Oh, and I always get part of a banana too. It's YUMMY, and 'she' hides my own allergy pills in a little piece of it. If I drop one, 'she' won't give me another bite of the banana until I pick it up and swallow it, so I try not to drop them...
But 'she' feeds me good food too- all meat!, and my vitamins. Every now and then when my back or my shoulder hurt then she gives me something that makes me feel better too.

I will hafta ask my 'she' to post the list again what is good for us dogs, and what isn't. Sometimes you peoples forget, and I don't want any of my friends to be sick, or die.

I'd better stop typing and go bug her to get some lunch and then take me outside. (I don't get a lunch, but I get to lick her plate)!
The sun is shiny today, but it is very, very, cold on my paws.
Still, I wanna have some fun.
She will throw my new Frisbee thing, or my ball- but just for a little while.

We were outside earlier, and she hollered at me cuz I went to close to the road when she brought those big dumpsters down the driveway.
Don't know what her matter is- She useta take them both at one time, and now, she only took one, then she rested, (and put me in the house)!-
AWFUL 'she is; JUST AWFUL!

Then, she takes the other one out by the road without me.
An it took her a LONG time to come back inside too.

Then she got in the waterfall- (and she stayed THERE a really long time too). When she was done, I was waiting for her to throw my ball up the steps, playin', but she said 'no'.

Isn't that AWFUL?? I tell ya, it's JUST AWFUL!!!

Sheesh. I really don't ask for that much.
('Sides, if I do, I do know how to BEG, and make her feel bad). H-A-rf, H-A-rf, H-A-rf.

I hope everyone, and their puppies, got some nice treats on that "Special" day.
And I hope we have another "Special" day soon!

May you always have a bowlful of fresh water, and may you always get your breakfast and supper. ( & on time). May you appreciate YOUR treats as much as I do mine.

Yup. I don't get them enough.
And that is awful. JUST AWFUL.

ARF!

Love,
Punk
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Netiquette Defined, (and A QUIZ)!

No one is asking for perfection, but there are a few things that make our 'dotwww' much more friendly when think as we write.

In my own case, the pet peeve is TYPING IN ALL CAPS...

It makes me mad to even see it, and I generally pass over any column or post that is created this way.

Know too that if you are truly yelling then that's a whole 'nother thing. hehehe

Do you?

Netiquette defined:

Some simple rules of netiquette:

Recommended netiquette resouces:


    • What is netiquette?

Simply stated, it's network etiquette -- that is, the etiquette of cyberspace. And "etiquette" means "the forms required by good breeding or prescribed by authority to be required in social or official life." In other words, netiquette is a set of rules for behaving and interacting properly online.


  • Why is netiquette important?

Each culture, (and cyberspace has its own culture), operates under a system of rules that may not be explicitly stated but are expected and enforced all the same.  When you enter any new culture you're liable to commit a few social blunders unless you know the rules. You might offend people without meaning to. Or you might misunderstand what others say and take offense when it's not intended. 

The rules in cyberspace are intrinsically different than those of everyday life because cyberspace presents such a novel environment.  Gone are the gestures, facial expressions, voice tone, laughter, body language and other features of human non-verbal communication that help inform our understanding of others. 

To make matters worse, the logistics of communicating in cyberspace make it easy to forget that you're interacting with other real people -- not just ASCII characters on a screen, but live human beings. 

So, as a result of missing out on important non-verbal clues, forgetting that people online are still real, and not knowing the conventions, well-meaning cybernauts can make all kinds of mistakes and miscommunications. 

The "Simple Rules of Netiquette" and the explanations that follow them are offered here as a set of general guidelines for cyberspace behavior. They probably won't cover all situations, but they should give you some basic principles to use in communicating online.

Some Simple Rules of Netiquette:

General Rules

  1. Make your messages easier to read by making your paragraphs short and to the point.
  2. TYPING IN ALL CAPS IS CONSIDERED SHOUTING ON THE INTERNET. 
  3. Messages in all lowercase letters can be difficult to read, instead, use normal capitalization.
  4. *Asterisks* surrounding a word can be used to make a stronger point.
  5. Use the underscore symbol before and after the title of a book, (i.e., _Green Eggs and Ham_ )
  6. Be careful when using sarcasm and humor. Without face to face communications your joke may be viewed as criticism. When being humorous, use emoticons to express humor. (tilt your head to the left to see the emoticon smile)    :-) = happy face for humor
  7. Never give your userID or password to another person. System administrators that need to access your account for maintenance or to correct problems will have full priviledges to your account. 

Group Communication

  1. Respect the fact that the class list is a closed discussion; do not forward mail from your classmates to others without their permission. 
  2. In an online forum or newsgroup, debate is welcome, but be tactful in responding to others. Remember that there's a person (or a whole class) at the receiving end of your post. 
  3. Keep your questions and comments relevant to the focus of the discussion group.  Information intended for an individual or small group of individuals should be emailed to those people directly. 
  4. If you are responding to a message from someone else, briefly summarize her or his post. 
  5. When posting a question to the discussion group, request that responses be directed to you personally. Post a summary or answer to your question to the group. 
  6. If you quote a previous post (by using the reply function for example), quote only enough to make your own point.
  7. Include your signature at the bottom of Email messages when communicating with people who may not know you personally or broadcasting to a dynamic group of subscribers.
  8. Resist the temptation to "flame" others on the list. Remember that these discussions are "public" and meant for constructive exchanges. Treat the others on the list as you would want them to treat you.
  9. Use your own personal Email account, don't subscribe using a shared office account or a friend's account.

Individual Communication

  1. If you want to get in touch with only one person in the class, send a message to that individual's e-mail address, not to the entire discussion list. 
  2. When replying to a message posted to a discussion group, check the address to be certain it's going to the intended location (person or group). It can be very embarrassing if they reply incorrectly and post a personal message to the entire discussion group that was intended for an individual.
From here: http://www.indiana.edu/~icy/netiquette.html

Also, how about a little quiz from netmanners.com? CLICK HERE.

My apologies if this offends anyone, but I cannot stand people who type in ALL CAPITAL LETTERS!
asmentionedelsewhereitislikeleavingoutanyallproperandnecessarypunctuation

XOXO,
Me

Another great site for anyone who wishes to learn is HERE.
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Happy Happy- and a giggle...

Isaiah's letter to Santa:
"Dear Santa,
I don't need socks!"



Merry Merry to all!

I giggle aloud every time I think of Isaiah's letter to Santa- (I stole it off of Jennifer's FB page).
Too cute not to be shared.
Hmmm...
I do ♥ a man that knows his own mind, and doesn't beat around the bush, don't you?!?
That he's my grandbaby is a testament to the fact that he's smart enough to know not to lie to Santa!

But here's a big "Uh-Oh" for me... 
What does it say about me that I have planned our Christmas celebrating around the Packers game? (Be nice).
hehehe
  ~ Er, "HOHOHO" !!!!

XOXO,
Me
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Osteo




The Surgeon General’s advice — work with nature

In one sense, I agree with pharmaceutical companies: prevention is best. But I don’t agree with their approach to prevention. Pharmaceutical medications, in my opinion, don’t work with your body. They work by suppressing or fooling it into doing something it wouldn’t do naturally. I know that in certain circumstances, bisphosphonates can be helpful, but for the most part they should remain a last resort.

In 2004, the Surgeon General studied osteoporosis in the United States and wrote a report over 330 pages long on the best ways to promote bone health and prevent osteoporosis and fracture. His advice, in essence, is to work with nature.

He provides an osteoporosis pyramid for prevention and treatment that starts with nutrition, physical activity, and fall prevention at the base. The second tier involves assessing and treating the underlying causes of compromised bone health. The very tip of the pyramid, and the last resort, is pharmacotherapy. The bottom line is that your bones are meant to last a lifetime. In most cases they don’t need drugs to keep them strong or prevent fracture. There are many, many natural ways to support your bones with proper bone nutrition and, many times, simple lifestyle changes to prevent osteopenia, osteoporosis, and needless fracture.

To learn more on the topic of osteoporosis and bone loss, read our additional articles here:

  • Top 10 myths about osteoporosis
  • About the diagnosis of osteoporosis
  • Causes of osteoporosis


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    Possible adverse side effects associated with osteoporosis medications (bisphosphonates)

    • Ulcers of the esophagus
    • Upper GI irritation
    • Irregular heartbeat
    • Fractures of the femur
    • Low calcium in the blood
    • Skin rash
    • Joint, bone, and muscle pain
    • Jaw bone decay (osteonecrosis) (rare)
    • Increased parathyroid hormone (PTH)

    If patients knew the reality of these numbers and the dangerous side effects that come with taking bisphosphonates (see chart at left), I’m sure they would reconsider the merits of taking a prescription for low bone density for the rest of their days. This information is hard to find, and many practitioners don’t have the time to analyze the statistics of each and every study that comes across their desk.

    I would advise patients to ask their providers what the absolute risk reduction is for a drug before taking it. Or you can also ask about the number needed to treat (NNT). This figure gives you a sense of how many people would have to take the medication for one person to receive a benefit, and the lower the NNT, the better the chance that the drug will benefit you.

    For example, the above information tells us that Fosamax reduces fracture risk by about 1% (absolute risk reduction), so 100 people would have to be treated for one to benefit from fracture risk — the NNT is 100, in this case. In essence, the NNT is telling us that     for every single person who is benefiting from these drugs, 99 more are getting no benefit at all!







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Merry Christmas Eve- Especially for Mr. Greg



THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS,  Internet Style
 A festive holiday poem 






  'Twas the night before Christmas,
when all through the Net,
  There were hacker's a surfing.
Geeks? Yeah, you bet.

  The e-mails were stacked by
 the modem with care,
  In hopes that St. Nicholas
soon would be there.

  The newbies were nestled
all snug by their screens,
  While visions of Java
danced in their dreams.

  My wife on the sofa
and me with a snack,
  We just settled down
at my rig (it's a Mac).

  When out in the Web
there arose such a clatter,
  I jumped to the site
to see what was the matter.

  To a new page my Mac
 flew like a flash,
  Then made a slight gurgle.
It started to crash!!

  I gasped at the thought
and started to grouse,
  Then turned my head sideways
and clicked on my mouse.

  When what to my wondering
 eyes should appear,
  My Mac jumped to a page
 that wasn't quite clear.

  When the image resolved,
so bright and so quick,
  I knew in a moment
 it must be St. Nick!

  More rapid than mainframes,
more graphics they came,
  Then Nick glanced toward my screen,
  my Mac called them by name;

  "Now Compaq! Now Acer!",
my speaker did reel;
  "On Apple! On Gateway!"
Santa started to squeal!

  "Jump onto the circuits!
And into the chip!
  Now speed it up! Speed it up!
Make this thing hip!"

  The screen gave a flicker,
he was into my RAM,
  Then into my room
rose a full hologram!

  He was dressed in all red,
from his head to his shoes,
  Which were black
(the white socks he really should lose).

  He pulled out some discs
he had stored in his backpack.
  Santa looked like a dude
who was rarin' to hack!

  His eyes, how they twinkled!
His glasses, how techno!
  This ain't the same Santa
that I used to know!

  With a wink of his eye
and a nod of his head,
  Santa soon let me know
I had nothing to dread.

  He spoke not a word,
gave my Mac a quick poke,
  And accessed my C drive
 with only a stroke.

  He defragged my hard drive,
and added a SIMM,
  Then threw in some cool games,
just on a whim!

  He worked without noise,
his fingers they flew!
  He distorted some pictures
with Kai's Power Goo!

  He updated Office,
Excel and Quicken,
  Then added a screensaver
with a red clucking chicken!

  My eyes widened a bit,
my mouth stood agape,
  As he added the latest
version of Netscape.

  The drive gave a whirl,
as if it were pleased,
  St. Nick coyly smiled,
the computer appeased.

  Then placing his finger
on the bridge of his nose,
  Santa turned into nothing
but ones and zeros!

  He flew back into my screen
and through my uplink,
  Back into the net
with barely a blink.

  But I heard his sweet voice
as he flew from my sight,
  "Happy surfing to all,
and to all a good byte!"

Hugh Drumm & Vincent Ambrose


Oops!!!  I would give credit where credit is due- - -
But I have forgotten where I got this from!

XOXO
Me

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Off to fight the raging crowds now... (Happy that I have a cane too)! hehehe XOXO, Me

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Laugh it off!

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Take a minute to giggle away anything even remotely stressful.

XOXO
Me

GREAT SITE Danilo!

December 21, 2011   So Funny

1. Regular naps prevent old age… especially if you take them while driving.

2. Having one child makes you a parent; having two makes you a referee.

3. Marriage is a relationship in which one person is always right and the other is the husband!

4. They said we should all pay our tax with a smile. I tried- but they wanted cash.

5. A child’s greatest period of growth is the month after you’ve purchased new school uniforms.

6. Don’t feel bad. A lot of people have no talent.

7. Don’t marry the person you want to live with, marry the one you cannot live without… but whatever you do, you’ll regret it later.

8. You can’t buy love. . But you pay heavily for it.

9. True friends stab you in the front.

10. Forgiveness is giving up my right to hate you for hurting me.

11. Bad officials are elected by good citizens who do not vote.

12. Laziness is nothing more than the habit of resting before you get tired.

13. My wife and I always compromise. I admit I’m wrong and she agrees with me.

14. Those who can’t laugh at themselves leave the job to others.

15. Ladies first. Pretty ladies sooner.

16. It doesn’t matter how often a married man changes his job, he still ends up with the same boss.

17. They call our language the mother tongue because the father seldom gets to speak.

18. Saving is the best thing. Especially when your parents have done it for you.

19. Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools talk because they have to say something.

20. Real friends are the ones who survive transitions between address books..



Laughing Chipmunk






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Are These "Me" ?

Yes. Alright.
So I had a little fun...

XOXO
Me


You Are Biscotti
You are a very direct, honest person.
You don't have time for dramatics or emotional pleas.

You feel most comfortable in the intellectual realm, especially with science and technology.
You are good at understanding difficult subjects. Understanding people? Not so much.
       




Your Thoughts Are Blue
You are empathetic and feeling. Your thoughts are always colored with emotion.
You tend to be a positive and optimistic thinker. You don't dwell on what's going wrong.

Your purpose in life is to make the world better. There's so much you want to change.
You think more about what could happen than what is happening. Possibilities are what interest you most.
       



You Are Brawn
You are a very physically oriented person. It's not that you don't like to think - it's just that you prefer to do.
It drives you crazy to sit still for too long. You like to engage all your senses and jump into action.

You like to put ideas to the test. You think that too much thinking can be paralyzing.
You are active and proactive. You're the first person you know to take a risk and take the first step.
       



You Are in the Genital Stage of Development
According to Dr. Freud, you've reached the genital stage of development.
Whatever issues you may have had in your childhood have been resolved.
You don't have any hang ups, and you are able to function as a stable adult.
You are the model of being well-adjusted, and you are able to balance your life beautifully.
       



You Are 4% Phobic
Wow, you're scared of very little. And you're always conquering new fears that come up.
Have you considered a career as a stunt double? You should at least go on one of those crazy reality shows where you eat bugs!
       



Your Biblical Name Is: Joakima Penina
You will live to see the end of times.
       



You've Experienced 72% of Life
You have all of the life experience that most adults will ever get.
And unless you're already in your 40s, you're probably wise beyond your years.
You've put yourself out there, you've done a lot, and you've learned a lot.
You may not have experienced all life has to offer, but you've experienced enough!
       



Your Dominant Intelligence is Interpersonal Intelligence
You shine in your ability to relate to and understand others.
Good at seeing others' points of view, you get how people think and feel.
You have an uncanny ability to sense true feelings, intentions, and motivations.
A natural born leader, you are great at teaching and mediating conflict.

You would make a good counselor, salesperson, politician, or business person.
       



You Are Santa Claus
You are an optimistic and generous soul. It wouldn't be wrong to call you happy-go-lucky.
It lifts your spirit to brighten someone else's day, especially if this person is a child.

When it comes to helping others, you have boundless energy. And you admit that you sometimes put yourself last.
You'll put in the time to make sure that everyone is happy and content. You don't mind working long hours to bring others a little joy.
       

hehehe!!!!  
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Upper Gut Motility Disorders


No you don't have to read it if you prefer not to. I am just blogging this to save it for... later

A whole lot of possibilities...


Procedure Profile - Diagnosis and Treatment of Upper Gut Motility Disorders

Complex Digestive Disease Center -

Center for Neurogastroenterology and Motility


Upper Gut Motility Disorders

Upper gut motility disorders involve functional disorders within the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine. There are three primary components to functional gastrointestinal disorders: motility, GI tract sensation, and brain-gut dysfunction, all of which affect both the lower and upper gut.

Motility: Normal motility or peristalsis is an orderly sequence of muscular contractions from top to bottom. In functional GI disorders, muscular spasms can cause pain, or contractions can be very rapid or very slow, altering the speed or direction of gut transit.


Normal Peristalsis

GI Tract Sensation: The stomach nerves are sometimes so sensitive that even normal contractions can induce pain or discomfort in response to physiological stimuli, such as digesting a meal.

Brain-Gut Dysfunction: The regulatory connection between brain and gut function may be impaired, causing disharmony in the way the brain and gastrointestinal systems communicate altering the transit of luminal contents.

Esophageal Manometry

Esophageal motility encompasses four distinct areas of the esophagus: pharynx, upper esophageal sphincter, esophageal body, and lower esophageal sphincter.

Pharyngeal Manometry tests pharynx contractions or tone to diagnose movement dysfunctions that can lead to misdirected swallowing.

Upper Esophageal Sphincter (UES) Manometry tests UES tone, pressure, and relaxation. The UES may fail to relax or be unsynchronized with the pharynx causing peristaltic dysfunction or the sensation of an object being stuck in the throat.

Esophageal Body Manometry tests the muscle contractions and esophagus peristalsis.

Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES) Manometry tests sphincter tone and relaxation ability.
High-resolution esophageal manometry testing utilizes a small tube containing solid state pressure sensors. The tube is inserted through the nose into the esophagus to measure esophagus contractions and the relaxation of the LES. The high-resolution system provides accurate measurement and timing of pharyngeal and upper esophageal sphincter contractions. Esophageal manometry also measures the pressure and contractions of the LES muscle, identifying or ruling out LES muscle weakness. To measure esophageal pH levels, an esophageal impedance catheter or a Bravo™ pH capsule is used. The catheter measures impedance caused by reflux of either acidic or non-acidic fluid from the stomach. The catheter is the diameter of a string of spaghetti and is inserted through the nose for 24 hours. The Bravo capsule, temporarily attached to the esophageal lining, captures pH levels over a 48-hour period.



Bravo™ Capsule Recording Graph


Esophageal Motility Disorders

Achalasia: Characterized by the absence of esophageal contractions, achalasia is caused by nerve degeneration in the esophagus and LES, thus preventing food passage into the stomach. Persons with achalasia experience progressive difficulty with eating and drinking, usually with symptoms of vomiting and chest pain. These patients can be treated with pneumatic dilatation or laparoscopic myotomy.

Dysphagia: Ineffective swallowing can occur for many reasons. Stroke or nerve and muscle diseases affecting the tongue and throat are very common causes. Dysphagia also can cause food to back up in the esophagus, resulting in vomiting. High-resolution manometry records pharyngoesophageal coordination with high fidelity.

Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): The major symptoms of GERD are heartburn, sour mouth, and hoarseness with throat pain and chest pain. GERD, left untreated, can cause severe damage to the esophageal lining. In addition to a low LES pressure, GERD patients may also have transient LES relaxation that is unrelated to swallows.

A special sleeve manometer, Dent Sleeve, is used to measure the pressure in the pyloric sphincter, the ring of smooth muscle creating the boundary between the stomach and the small intestine. Pressure sensors in the manometer can also measure contractions of the stomach and upper intestine. If the pyloric pressure is elevated, the effect of Botox injection on the pyloric pressure can be immediately measured. In addition to the Dent Sleeve, a new solid-state catheter is also being used to measure the pyloric pressure.

Stomach Manometry


Dent Sleeve manometer in pylorus.

Gastric emptying studies measure the flow of solid or liquid meals as they empty into the small intestine. Gastric emptying is controlled by contraction and tone of the stomach wall. California Pacific utilizes a computer-controlled pump called the barostat which shows whether the upper stomach relaxes adequately during eating and how much filling of the stomach it takes to cause pain or discomfort.


Raw EGG and Data Anaylsis

The electrogastrogram (EGG) is a diagnostic tool used to measure the electrical control of the stomach’s contractions. EGG frequently identifies dysrhythmias, especially after meals, in patients with gastroparesis, chronic dyspepsia, anorexia nervosa and bulimia, cyclic vomiting syndrome, and other conditions characterized by a delayed gastric emptying. Dysrhythmias can be caused by specialized muscular conduction system abnormalities, present in the stomach.

Stomach Motility Disorders


Gastric Electrical Stimulation

Gastroparesis-Delayed Gastric Emptying:
Many gastroparesis patients have difficulty eating, and experience severe, chronic vomiting and nausea.
Some patients may even require tube-feeding to ensure adequate nutrition. There are a number of causes for gastroparesis, including diabetes mellitus, anorexia, bulimia, lupus, and brain disorders. How-ever, nearly 40% of the cases have an unknown origin. Patients who have not responded or are intolerant of conservative therapies are candidates for injection of Botox into a hypertensive pyloric sphincter or Gastric Electrical Stimulation (GES). GES is used only when medication is ineffective in controlling symptoms that can be serious, including mal-nutrition and severe dehydration.

Functional Dyspepsia (Nonulcer Dyspepsia): An abnormal gastric accommodation reflex or decreased relaxation of the fundus (upper body of the stomach) may cause functional dyspepsia. Patients’ symptoms include pain or discomfort and bloating in the upper abdomen, fullness, and nausea. New drugs are currently being used to normalize the accommodation reflex.

Small Intestine (Duodenum, Jejunum, and Ileum) Manometry

Antroduodenal Manometry: testing measures the pressure waves in the stomach and adjacent small bowel. Part of diagnostic testing includes measuring muscle contraction and responses to physiological stimuli (i.e. meals, erythromycin) using a manometer. A lactulose breath test is used to estimate small intestinal transit, as well as small bowel bacterial overgrowth. Additional diagnostic testing, in conjunction with nuclear medicine, includes measuring stomach emptying and transit in the small intestine using a nuclear medicine scan.

Small Intestine Motility Disorders

Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction Or Blockage: Resulting from either weak or chaotic peristalsis, intestinal pseudo-obstruction presents with symptoms of abdominal bloating, pain, nausea, and vomiting which vary in severity and frequency. Abnormal small bowel contractions can result in muscle ineffectiveness, which in turn affects peristaltic movement. Scleroderma or other autoimmune diseases can cause weak contractions, while chaotic contractions are often caused by nerve abnormalities in the myenteric plexus.

State-of-the-Art Motility Diagnostic Tools

High-Resolution Esophageal Manometry: Solid-state pres-sure transducers allow for simultaneous recording of the entire esophagus. The rapid and high- fidelity recording provides an accurate description of esophageal motility disorders. A similar system is used to measure pyloric pressures.

Barostat Studies: Barostat studies measure the tone and compliance (stretch) of the esophagus and upper stomach. It also measures gastric accommodation and gastric sensation. Barostat studies can show whether the upper stomach relaxes adequately during eating and how much filling of the stomach it takes to cause pain or discomfort. An intra- gastric balloon measures resistance and volume changes. Filling the balloon bit by bit with air, the motility specialist is able to determine volume related abdominal pressure pain levels, in addition to esophageal and stomach muscle tone and elasticity. In some patients, a barostat is used to diagnosis GERD and GERD related conditions that may be due to altered esophageal and stomach pressures.

An advantage of the barostat for gut measurement is its close contact with the stomach wall. Manometry testing can accurately detect stomach wall contractions in the esophagus, pylorus and small intestine. However, it does not accurately measure gut tone.

Bravo pH Test: The Bravo pH test offers patients with severe chronic reflux disease a viable option to an upper GI or 24-hour pH test. With the Bravo pH test, a tiny pH transmitter—about the size of a vitamin capsule—is attached to the esophageal lining. The capsule sends esophagus pH level data to a pager-sized recording device worn around the waist.

Patients are able to continue their regular daily routine and consume normal meals. After 24 to 48 hours the transmitter capsule is naturally sloughed off and eliminated through a normal bowel movement. After two days, the patient returns the recording device to the motility office for data analysis.


Esophageal Impedance Acid Reflux

Esophageal Impedance/ Simultaneous Motility: Esophageal impedance measures the reflux of not only acidic gastric contents, but also non-acidic material. This test is very useful for the evaluation of patients with continued GERD symptoms who are prescribed adequate doses of acid suppression. A combination with manometric recordings gives a full description of the underlying pathophysiology, allowing for better therapy.

Electrogastrogram (EGG): Similar to an electrocardiogram (EKG) of the heart, the EGG records the electrical signals that travel through the stomach muscles controlling the muscles’ contractions. Additionally, EGG measures stomach-wall nerve activity before and after food ingestion, as well as the conduction and coupling between muscle cells. The new EGG system records on four channels simultaneously, allowing for complete activity data collection in a short time frame.
EGG is a non-invasive test, relatively inexpensive, and easy to perform. Electrodes are placed cutaneously on the abdominal skin over the stomach. While the patient is lying down relaxing, the electrodes record the electrical activity of the stomach. Initially, the gastric electrical activity is recorded after fasting, then again after a small meal is ingested. Sometimes EGG is done in conjunction with or after gastric emptying studies to diagnose and manage functional dyspepsia and idiopathic gastroparesis.
Utilizing computer analysis, the power of the stomach muscle electrical current is measured. In a normal stomach muscle, the regular electrical rhythm generates an increased current after a meal. In persons with stomach muscle or nerve irregularities, the post-meal electrical rhythm is irregular or the voltage does not increase.

Pyloric Manometry: Pyloric pressures can be measured using either the water-perfused Dent Sleeve or the e-sleeve from the high-resolution manometry system. The contribution of the pylorus to altered gastric emptying can be immediately measured and treated.

Antroduodenal Manometry: Measuring pressure waves in the stomach and adjacent small bowel before and after physiological stimuli (i.e. meals, erythromycin), and recording the pressure changes in the antrum and duodenum provides information about how well the muscles and nerves in the stomach and small intestine work. A manometry catheter is placed over a guide within the stomach and small intestine. The catheter records the muscle signals and pressure changes in the fasting state and also as food or liquid are digested. Test data is down loaded onto a computer upon completion of the study allowing for thorough evaluation of gastric and small intestinal motor function. Antroduodenal manometry records the presence of muscle contractions and their site of initiation, direction of propagation, frequency, and duration.

Motility Disorder Treatments

Although motility disorders are functional, many can be controlled or corrected with surgical interventions. Surgical interventions are usually performed using minimally invasive or interventional endoscopic techniques.

Botox Injection in the pyloric sphincter helps gastric empting by paralyzing the LES or the pylorus. The response can be measured by pyloric manometry and gastric emptying studies.

Endoscopic Gastroplication Or Laparoscopic Fundoplication can lessen GERD symptoms and LES dysfunction.

Gastric Electric Stimulator Enterra™ Therapy, implanted laparoscopically, is a device for treating gastroparesis, improving gastric emptying and symptoms.

New Drug And Treatment Options in research clinical trials offer patients access to current investigational protocols for upper gut motility disorders.

Patient Referral and Insurance Coverage

Patients need a referral from their primary care provider or physician specialist prior to scheduling their gastrointestinal motility evaluation. Many pre-evaluation laboratory and radiological results can be forwarded to the Center for Neurogastroenterology and Motility prior to consultation.

Most motility diagnostic testing is covered by Medicare, Medi-Cal and private insurance companies. In order to avoid unexpected medical expenses, it is always best for patients to contact their insurance company prior to treatment and confirm coverage for this service, as well as obtain prior authorization.

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Casey. Minnesota.

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Hi All;
L-O-N-G day today. But we have learned one important thing.
The ERCP/EGD/EUS (whatever it was called), found nothing out of the ordinary in her stomach- Save to reveal that Casey's anastomotic ulcer has healed nicely. That is a very good thing, (she cannot afford to be losing any more of her stomach).
The contents of her stomach are also slow to empty as the muscle at the duodenum is very very constricted. I am not sure if that can be 'cut' to relax it; like the manometry etc at Froedtert Hospital did to the foremost sphincter in her pancreas- (way back when). I forget what that was called, and my computer is so slow tonight that I am not going to go click on "Froedtert" either.

Problem is that no one has learned where her blood is going, and why she is so dangerously anemic all the time.
I do not know what the next step(s) will be; save for a few more (some invasive), tests that can possibly be done, safely, in Green Bay.

My child has taught me much.
Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.

My love to all.
Have a 'wunnaful' Wednesday!

XOXO, and G' night.
me

PS
My apologies for not replying to my latest posts. My fingers are not cooperating much- and I swear ALL of my bones hurt tonight. (Fookin' Reclast poison that I had last April).
I promise to reply as soon as I can.
Thank you to everyone who took a moment to reply! :-)

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