HEALTH NEWS
Acetaminophen induced liver disease in some has stirred a new FDA probe. However,
it must be noted that the recent findings
are for the most part due to overdose. We
who are accustomed to prescription medications
may often overlook the dangers of taking
over the counter medications along with our
prescription drugs.
Before taking an over the counter pain medication,
always check first with your prescribing
physician for any possible dangers. Especially
if the drug you've been prescribed contains
acetaminophen (TYLENOL). For more information
about the recent problems.. [click here]
written by: SunE1
Water -- is it the answer? Or is this just another fad? The following
article, taken from the web, is quite interesting,
however it's validity is yet to be proven.
According to Dr. Batmanghelidj, ``The body is 75% water and the brain is
85% water, yet few people replace
it adequately
or consistently.'' He adds, ``Americans
consume
coffee and soft drinks when they
are thirsty,
yet these fluids cause further
dehydration.
This water shortage in the body
will manifest
in a variety symptoms, signals
and complications
now labeled as diseases.''
Dr. Batmanghelidj first realized
the importance
of water as a political prisoner
in his native
Iran. He found that he was able
to treat
the pain of a fellow prisoner's
peptic ulcer
with water. He subsequently treated
3,000
more ulcer sufferers -- his findings
on the
medical efficacy of water were
published
in the Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology
and the New York Times ``Science
Watch.''
Dr. Batmanghelidj can discuss:
- How chronic, unintentional dehydration is
the root cause of myriad diseases.
- How to treat disease and eliminate pain including;
heartburn, back pain, arthritis, migraine
headaches naturally!
- Testimonials from physicians and lay people
on astounding recoveries from increased water
intake.
- How SALT can be used as a medication.
- Why so called "bad" cholesterol
is actually a life saving element of the
body.
- Pennsylvania Auto Parts Dealer, Bob Butts,
who has contributed $300,000 of his own money
to advertise and educate the public on the
amazing benefits of Water -- without making
a penny in return.
For more information visit: www.watercure.com
NOTE - Any information you read on the web,
including our message board, website, chat
rooms, & news letter should not replace
the advice of your health care providers.
Any change in medications, including the
addition of supplements, alternative therapies,
or any change in symptoms should be discussed
with your physician.
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The treatment of post-surgical pain has not improved in the U.S. in recent years,
despite the growing recognition of adequate
pain relief as a fundamental patient right.
The current limitations of acute pain management
and possible improvements were the focus
of a meeting held in conjunction with the
International Anesthesia Research Society
75th Clinical and Scientific Congress. [Read More]
AuraLynn is not doing well, to read more about what's
going on.. [click here].
SunE1 was hospitalized and placed in ICU for chest
pains. A cancerous tumor was found in her
chest. She'll be going to a specialist at
Johns Hopkins... [Read More]
OregonGecko's back surgery date has been scheduled for
April 2nd. She's posted the hospital phone
number. Please take a peek at this message
so we can all give her support. CLICK HERE to find out more.
TENACITY2000 has been quite ill. She's in need of all
our support as she fights off all these infections.
[Read More]
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GROUP NEWS
CPSG Spring Picnic - The date is set for May 19, 2001, for this
year's CPSG get together. It will be held
in Sacramento, CA. If you're in that area
and want to attend, read more about it on
our message board [click here]. If you know you want to attend, and haven't
already contacted Solitaire, send an email
to: solitairem2@hotmail.com
.January Member of the Month
Judaba (JJ), was nominated by members of
CPSG and voted to be January's
mebmer of
the month by moderators and Staff
volunteers.
JJ has been a member of CPSG since 12/19/1999.
She is a '40ish' wife to Tom and mother of
two (daughter Kelly, 23, and son, Kevin,
17). JJ and her family reside in Wisconsin.
Not at all a stranger to pain, JJ's troubles
started when she was 18. This early pain
increased after her daughter, Kelly, was
born. However, a fall off the porch in 1990,
led to her daily chronic pain. After the
fall, doctors ran tests which diagnosed JJ
with degenerative arthritis in her lower
back, lumbar spine, right hip and knee, and
rheumatoid arthritis. Over the years she
has also endured IBS, Ulcers, Adult ADD,
Bipolar, CDS, DDD.
Like many pain sufferers, JJ, continued to
work full time for 10 years after her pain
began. Although her Doctors advise her to
not re-enter the workforce, JJ still prays
this will happen one day.
Non-pharmacuetical treatments JJ has tried
are: Physical Therapy, Heated Pool therapy,
and exercise. None of these have had lasting
results. Curtently she uses methadone and
Neurontin to combat pain. Even with these
meds her pain stays in the pain level range
of 4-6 with time where it climbs to the 8-10
level range.
JJ found CPSG when she was reading about
methadone on another forum at Delphi. She
states that what keeps her coming back to
CPSG is the people. We at CPSG are lucky
to have JJ as a member. It's people like
her that keep us all coming back.
JJ we're glad you found us. Your
active participation
in our group and your caring,
helping nature
have helped to make CPSG the
type of group
it is.
JuneBug has accepted role as a CPSG Staff volunteer.
We're exceedingly happy that she's agreed
to assist Solitaire with the management of
the message board!
JuneBug was a natural fit to assist Solitaire,
since in the last two months she's been recognized
as the member who posted the most messages
on our message board!! Thank you June for
all you do and keep those fingers going!
Chronic Pain Book Store Check out our book store.. or if you
have a particular book your interested in?
Search Barnes & Noble, through our site.
Just click here. Anytime you purchase a book from our site
or through our link, it helps to defer the
cost of the website. THANK YOU!
Please read our policy on Funds and Advertisements, for information on the percentage CPSG
receives from the purchase of books.
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 Get Your Page Listed on CPSG
Do you have a web page telling
of your struggle
with chronic pain or a chronic
illness? Now
you can list it on CPSG'S WEB SITE. -- Click here to learn more & list your Web Page!
Crisis Centers. A listing of local organizations to help
you in a time of extreme crisis or when someone
you know is having thoughts of suicide. Please
visit this site and book mark it.
- CPSG's Resource Page. We have a comprehensive list of resources
which are always available for you.. just
a click away.
Please note!
Any information that you read on the web,
including our web site, message
board, chat
rooms, or news letter, should
not replace
the advice of your health care
providers.
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! Are you a writer? We welcome all articles dealing with chronic
pain. If you wish to write an article, contact
SunE1 with your topic idea. There's no requirement
to know HTML.
U Pass it on! Please send this newsletter on to others..
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$ Editor: SunE1 (aka Sunny One)
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