[Yogi]

martin14 martin14:

Yogi Yogi:

t the mesh is now comming apart and actually pushing strands out thru my abdomen. At first I thought they were ingrown hairs. Pulling them out felt just like pushing a straight pin all the way in.

That's a helluva way to get the mesh out Yogi !


DIY job, there's gotta be a TV show in there somewhere.


I just hope you find a solution.

I was kinda thinkin along those lines too. Maybe he's hoping that if I remove it, he won't have to!

[ShepherdsDog]

What will they do next, put a new one in to prevent everything from falling out your asshole the next time you have a shit?

[Yogi]

ShepherdsDog ShepherdsDog:

What will they do next, put a new one in to prevent everything from falling out your asshole the next time you have a shit?

That's a question I should have asked the Drs. Sure as hell hope I don't end up with 'saddle bags'!

[ShepherdsDog]

"with the Grace of God, and these two fingers I got it all back in again"

[Yogi]

When we're out riding, the boys always want me up front or at least second. I like riding last. I'd only have to 'dump the bag' once!

[ccga3359]

PublicAnimalNo9 PublicAnimalNo9:

Yogi Yogi:

I'll do that^. Thanks, Shep.

Actually, I'm also taking Gabapentin for nerve pain in my leg because marijuana just doesn't seem to work for that kind of pain. I'm not big on pharmaceuticals and the potential side-effects of Gabapentin aren't exactly pleasant, but the nerve sensitivity and pain were preventing me from sleeping or wearing pants as just the slight movement of the material on my leg would send the nerves into a tizzy. I still get nerve pain in my leg but the frequency and severity have been greatly reduced.

In your case Yogi, I'm afraid that Gabapentin is probably a better choice than weed.

Off topic (my apologies Yogi)but it sounds like you're a candidate for a kilt (not knowing the location of your sensitivities). I know a few people that wear kilts strictly for the medical comfort of them. They just can't get a friggen prescription for them as they can be pricey).

[Yogi]

ccga3359 ccga3359:

PublicAnimalNo9 PublicAnimalNo9:

Yogi Yogi:

I'll do that^. Thanks, Shep.

Actually, I'm also taking Gabapentin for nerve pain in my leg because marijuana just doesn't seem to work for that kind of pain. I'm not big on pharmaceuticals and the potential side-effects of Gabapentin aren't exactly pleasant, but the nerve sensitivity and pain were preventing me from sleeping or wearing pants as just the slight movement of the material on my leg would send the nerves into a tizzy. I still get nerve pain in my leg but the frequency and severity have been greatly reduced.

In your case Yogi, I'm afraid that Gabapentin is probably a better choice than weed.

Off topic (my apologies Yogi)but it sounds like you're a candidate for a kilt (not knowing the location of your sensitivities). I know a few people that wear kilts strictly for the medical comfort of them. They just can't get a friggen prescription for them as they can be pricey).

Not off topic at all. Thanks for the suggestion. If a kilt would help I could get one from my brother. My situation demands tha I don't leave 'em swingin'!

[Jabberwalker]

Yogi Yogi:

I just got back from another consult with Dr.s. I am now on T-3's as required. Amoxicillan for infection & now they added 1200 MG of Gabapentin/day for 1 week. Then up to 1500MG/day. May require dosage to be increased over time. I was told to expect to be on this for life! To which I queried 'Medical Marijuana'. The Dr. I spoke with today admitted that she knew very little about it and suggested that I research the possibility. So I am looking for your experiences with weed use as an alternative to traditional 'chemical drugs'.
In another life, I did toke a few times. Never really cared for the effects. Dizziness. A feeling of not being 'in control'. Alcohol was my drug of choice for years. Finally gave that up and all I ever needed was a couple of aspirin for a headache or some sume minor ailment. Sure, for various ailments or injuries over the years I have been perscribed some pretty powerful drugs, but that was only on a temporary basis. This go-round appears to be on a much more permanent basis.
This is what I found so far on Gabapentin. There sure is a lot of possible side effects! Some, admittedly I think I have been experiencing without taking this drug. Some, I have been accused of experiencing! Having taken one cap about 1 hr ago, I am already feeling woozy, and having probs concentrating. To my benefit, a definite reduction in pain. I sure as hell am not looking forward to a lifetime of this!

Home → Conditions → Pain → Gabapentin → Side Effects Print Share Gabapentin Side Effects
Overview
Side Effects
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For Professionals
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Some side effects of gabapentin may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

For the Consumer
Applies to gabapentin: oral capsule, oral solution, oral suspension, oral tablet

Along with its needed effects, gabapentin may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking gabapentin:

More common
•Clumsiness or unsteadiness
•continuous, uncontrolled, back-and-forth, or rolling eye movements
More common in children
•Aggressive behavior or other behavior problems
•anxiety
•concentration problems and change in school performance
•crying
•depression
•false sense of well-being
•hyperactivity or increase in body movements
•rapidly changing moods
•reacting too quickly, too emotional, or overreacting
•restlessness
•suspiciousness or distrust
Less common
•Black, tarry stools
•chest pain
•chills
•cough
•depression, irritability, or other mood or mental changes
•fever
•loss of memory
•pain or swelling in the arms or legs
•painful or difficult urination
•shortness of breath
•sore throat
•sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
•swollen glands
•unusual bleeding or bruising
•unusual tiredness or weakness
Incidence not known
•Abdominal or stomach pain
•blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
•clay-colored stools
•coma
•confusion
•convulsions
•dark urine
•decreased urine output
•diarrhea
•dizziness
•fast or irregular heartbeat
•headache
•increased thirst
•itching
•joint pain
•large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
•loss of appetite
•muscle ache or pain
•nausea
•red skin lesions, often with a purple center
•red, irritated eyes
•skin rash
•unpleasant breath odor
•vomiting of blood
•yellow eyes or skin
Some side effects of gabapentin may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common
•Blurred vision
•cold or flu-like symptoms
•delusions
•dementia
•hoarseness
•lack or loss of strength
•lower back or side pain
•swelling of the hands, feet, or lower legs
•trembling or shaking
Less common or rare
•Accidental injury
•appetite increased
•back pain
•bloated or full feeling
•body aches or pain
•burning, dry, or itching eyes
•change in vision
•change in walking and balance
•clumsiness or unsteadiness
•congestion
•constipation
•cough producing mucus
•decrease in sexual desire or ability
•dementia
•difficulty with breathing
•dryness of the mouth or throat
•earache
•excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
•excessive tearing
•eye discharge
•feeling faint, dizzy, or lightheadedness
•feeling of warmth or heat
•flushed, dry skin
•flushing or redness of the skin, especially on the face and neck
•frequent urination
•fruit-like breath odor
•impaired vision
•incoordination
•increased hunger
•increased sensitivity to pain
•increased sensitivity to touch
•increased thirst
•indigestion
•low blood pressure
•nervousness
•noise in the ears
•pain, redness, rash, swelling, or bleeding where the skin is rubbed off
•passing gas
•redness or swelling in the ear
•redness, pain, swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
•runny nose
•sneezing
•sweating
•tender, swollen glands in the neck
•tightness in the chest
•tingling in the hands and feet
•troubled breathing
•trouble with sleeping
•trouble with swallowing
•trouble with thinking
•twitching
•unexplained weight loss
•voice changes
•vomiting
•weakness or loss of strength
•weight gain
•wheezing

Fun Stuff.

I've just found out that I'm going under the knife in a couple of months for something that requires a lot of pain killers afterward.
This is not encouraging.

[ccga3359]

Yogi Yogi:

Not off topic at all. Thanks for the suggestion. If a kilt would help I could get one from my brother. My situation demands tha I don't leave 'em swingin'!

Jeans are like a cheap motel... no ballroom. Kilts are great in that there is no chafing in certain sensitive areas and a lot cooler in warmer weather. They are also a lot warmer than levis in the winter (depending on wool weight) except for the occasional chilly updraft. I've worn my wool kilts at -20C no problem. Also since they aren't rubbing on certain areas they don't require cleaning very often (occasional airing though). Going regimental IS optional. A true kiltie would not look down upon you for wearing undergarments... nor will he look up! If interested I can give you a list of Canadian kilt makers that include wool, non-wool tartans, canvas, leather or hemp construction.

Edit changed from help to hemp. Interestingly this follows the original thread title of medicinal marijuana.

[Jabberwalker]

My wife's great grandfather served in a Highland Regiment (75th Battalion) as an infantryman during WWI and spent the winters of 1916, 1917 and 1918 in the trenches of Flanders and Ypres wearing a kilt .(!)

[Yogi]

I have finally discovered what 'amoment of clarity' really is. For me, it's about 15 mins before the hour while my meds are wearing off, to 15 mins after the hour that I take more!

Got a call today from False Creek Clinic that one of their surgeons has requested my files, along with a new ultra sound. I am going to our local clinic in the morning to see a Dr & get a requisition for one. Who knows? I could be bound for Hongcouver this week!

[Yogi]

Jabberwalker Jabberwalker:

Yogi Yogi:

I just got back from another consult with Dr.s. I am now on T-3's as required. Amoxicillan for infection & now they added 1200 MG of Gabapentin/day for 1 week. Then up to 1500MG/day. May require dosage to be increased over time. I was told to expect to be on this for life! To which I queried 'Medical Marijuana'. The Dr. I spoke with today admitted that she knew very little about it and suggested that I research the possibility. So I am looking for your experiences with weed use as an alternative to traditional 'chemical drugs'.
In another life, I did toke a few times. Never really cared for the effects. Dizziness. A feeling of not being 'in control'. Alcohol was my drug of choice for years. Finally gave that up and all I ever needed was a couple of aspirin for a headache or some sume minor ailment. Sure, for various ailments or injuries over the years I have been perscribed some pretty powerful drugs, but that was only on a temporary basis. This go-round appears to be on a much more permanent basis.
This is what I found so far on Gabapentin. There sure is a lot of possible side effects! Some, admittedly I think I have been experiencing without taking this drug. Some, I have been accused of experiencing! Having taken one cap about 1 hr ago, I am already feeling woozy, and having probs concentrating. To my benefit, a definite reduction in pain. I sure as hell am not looking forward to a lifetime of this!

Home → Conditions → Pain → Gabapentin → Side Effects Print Share Gabapentin Side Effects
Overview
Side Effects
Dosage
Interactions
For Professionals
More...
Some side effects of gabapentin may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

For the Consumer
Applies to gabapentin: oral capsule, oral solution, oral suspension, oral tablet

Along with its needed effects, gabapentin may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking gabapentin:

More common
•Clumsiness or unsteadiness
•continuous, uncontrolled, back-and-forth, or rolling eye movements
More common in children
•Aggressive behavior or other behavior problems
•anxiety
•concentration problems and change in school performance
•crying
•depression
•false sense of well-being
•hyperactivity or increase in body movements
•rapidly changing moods
•reacting too quickly, too emotional, or overreacting
•restlessness
•suspiciousness or distrust
Less common
•Black, tarry stools
•chest pain
•chills
•cough
•depression, irritability, or other mood or mental changes
•fever
•loss of memory
•pain or swelling in the arms or legs
•painful or difficult urination
•shortness of breath
•sore throat
•sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
•swollen glands
•unusual bleeding or bruising
•unusual tiredness or weakness
Incidence not known
•Abdominal or stomach pain
•blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
•clay-colored stools
•coma
•confusion
•convulsions
•dark urine
•decreased urine output
•diarrhea
•dizziness
•fast or irregular heartbeat
•headache
•increased thirst
•itching
•joint pain
•large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
•loss of appetite
•muscle ache or pain
•nausea
•red skin lesions, often with a purple center
•red, irritated eyes
•skin rash
•unpleasant breath odor
•vomiting of blood
•yellow eyes or skin
Some side effects of gabapentin may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common
•Blurred vision
•cold or flu-like symptoms
•delusions
•dementia
•hoarseness
•lack or loss of strength
•lower back or side pain
•swelling of the hands, feet, or lower legs
•trembling or shaking
Less common or rare
•Accidental injury
•appetite increased
•back pain
•bloated or full feeling
•body aches or pain
•burning, dry, or itching eyes
•change in vision
•change in walking and balance
•clumsiness or unsteadiness
•congestion
•constipation
•cough producing mucus
•decrease in sexual desire or ability
•dementia
•difficulty with breathing
•dryness of the mouth or throat
•earache
•excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
•excessive tearing
•eye discharge
•feeling faint, dizzy, or lightheadedness
•feeling of warmth or heat
•flushed, dry skin
•flushing or redness of the skin, especially on the face and neck
•frequent urination
•fruit-like breath odor
•impaired vision
•incoordination
•increased hunger
•increased sensitivity to pain
•increased sensitivity to touch
•increased thirst
•indigestion
•low blood pressure
•nervousness
•noise in the ears
•pain, redness, rash, swelling, or bleeding where the skin is rubbed off
•passing gas
•redness or swelling in the ear
•redness, pain, swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
•runny nose
•sneezing
•sweating
•tender, swollen glands in the neck
•tightness in the chest
•tingling in the hands and feet
•troubled breathing
•trouble with sleeping
•trouble with swallowing
•trouble with thinking
•twitching
•unexplained weight loss
•voice changes
•vomiting
•weakness or loss of strength
•weight gain
•wheezing

Fun Stuff.

I've just found out that I'm going under the knife in a couple of months for something that requires a lot of pain killers afterward.
This is not encouraging.

Good Luck JW. Maybe we can swap Horror stories!

[martin14]

Yogi Yogi:

Who knows? I could be bound for Hongcouver this week!

The punishment never stops, eh ?

[Yogi]

martin14 martin14:

Yogi Yogi:

Who knows? I could be bound for Hongcouver this week!

The punishment never stops, eh ?

I can give as good as I get! Time permitting,Steveston will definitely be on my itinerary.

[Jabberwalker]

Get yourself some fresh Dungeness crab.