How Much Do You Drink?

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  • COBRA666
    COBRA666 Member Posts: 2,401 Member
    #22
    illead said:

    Just wanted to say hi to y'all

    Yes, it's good to hear from you John, I knew you were lurking out there somewhere.

    Becky

    Oh Yea

    I am here everyday. Been traveling a lot lately. I travel from one Dr. to the other. AHHHH!!! the joys of getting old. The Golden years is nothing but the sound of the gold leaving my pocket into the Drs. pocket. Seems to be flowing more quickly now that this GREAT health care plan is taking hold. John

  • allmost60
    allmost60 Member Posts: 3,178 Member
    #23
    illead said:

    Just wanted to say hi to y'all

    Yes, it's good to hear from you John, I knew you were lurking out there somewhere.

    Becky

    Laughing..

    Dang...couldn't stop laughing! Glad to see everyone in good spirits! You need to come out and play more often John.Wink The large waxed crayons comment left me with a visual that made me laugh out loud.Laughing Sue

  • COBRA666
    COBRA666 Member Posts: 2,401 Member
    #24
    Rocquie said:

    Jim

    Jim, I was going to tell you he probably couldn't do it for you because he may already be full of it. 

    Maybe you don't drink enough fluids??

    Cheers,

    Rocquie

     

     

     

    Good Spirits and humor !!!!

    Rocquie,

       As Sue says it's good to have a little humor and good spirits once in a while. Got to go !!! I got a "JIM" coming on. JohnMoney Mouth

  • COBRA666
    COBRA666 Member Posts: 2,401 Member
    #25
    allmost60 said:

    Laughing..

    Dang...couldn't stop laughing! Glad to see everyone in good spirits! You need to come out and play more often John.Wink The large waxed crayons comment left me with a visual that made me laugh out loud.Laughing Sue

    Medical advice

    Sue,

      I been telling Jim all he has to do is sit on a hot heating pad for a few minutes and that should cure his problem. That big crayon wax will melt and problem solved.  John Yell

  • Rocquie
    Rocquie Member Posts: 869 Member
    #26
    COBRA666 said:

    Good Spirits and humor !!!!

    Rocquie,

       As Sue says it's good to have a little humor and good spirits once in a while. Got to go !!! I got a "JIM" coming on. JohnMoney Mouth

    Humor

    John, not to worry. . .Jim knows I have a sense of humor or he wouldn't have started smarting off on my thread. Only thing is I was trying to ask a serious question about #1 and he started in on #2. 

    Gotta roll with itSmile

    Rocquie

     

  • jimwins
    jimwins Member Posts: 2,107
    #27
    COBRA666 said:

    Medical advice

    Sue,

      I been telling Jim all he has to do is sit on a hot heating pad for a few minutes and that should cure his problem. That big crayon wax will melt and problem solved.  John Yell

    Hmm

    I think I have seen some of that in modern art museums, John Tongue Out. Thanks for making me laugh - I've been having a "jimmy" day.

  • jimwins
    jimwins Member Posts: 2,107
    #28
    Rocquie said:

    Humor

    John, not to worry. . .Jim knows I have a sense of humor or he wouldn't have started smarting off on my thread. Only thing is I was trying to ask a serious question about #1 and he started in on #2. 

    Gotta roll with itSmile

    Rocquie

     

    LOL

    Rocquie, that was funny and really made me laugh.  I didn't mean to distract from your post but laughter is good for us!

    Hugs

  • Rocquie
    Rocquie Member Posts: 869 Member
    #29
    jimwins said:

    LOL

    Rocquie, that was funny and really made me laugh.  I didn't mean to distract from your post but laughter is good for us!

    Hugs

    Jim

    At least I said roll WITH it. . . 

  • COBRA666
    COBRA666 Member Posts: 2,401 Member
    #30
    jimwins said:

    Hmm

    I think I have seen some of that in modern art museums, John Tongue Out. Thanks for making me laugh - I've been having a "jimmy" day.

    On the Serious side

    Jim,

      On the serious side though and I guess I do have one believe it or not. The Dr. I go to for my Colonoscopy told me to never use milk of mag, exlax, epson salts and most of off the shelf stool softeners. He said that will really mess your system up. He knew how chemo drugs and other drugs can throw your plumbing off and gave me a prescription called POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350. It's by prescription only, but the best stuff out there. He said you can use it prn with no side effects. If ever need a refill just call the office. John 

  • anliperez915
    anliperez915 Member Posts: 770
    #31
    jimwins said:

    Hola Chica

    Hola Liz. Usted, bebe tequila - ¿en serio?

    Hi Liz.  You, drink tequila - really?  Wink

    Nice to see you on.  Hope you're doing well my friend.

    Hugs

    Hi Jim

    Hi Jim,

    Hahaha I read through allll the post and you guys are just too funny!!! You guys made me laugh so much that people here at work were starting to think if I went loco :D

    Confessing here...I do drink Tequila just don't tell my dr ok!!! Hehe

    hope you're doing better including the wax build up lol!

    Take care buddy, sending you and everyone here a huge HUG!

    p.s. I went to California for Spring break and to the sin City (Las Vega$) lol...I had a great time! Just got back on Friday and I'm also moving from house, did that over the weekend so haven't had a lot of time but will try to play catch up!

    Sincerely,

    Liz 

  • epicc
    epicc Member Posts: 137
    #32
    Sodium

    Roquie,

    I brought up this subject last year when my mom was going through her chemo.  After her second treatment her sodium dropped to emergency level that sent her to the hospital and then ICU.  She actually went into a coma.  Finally when they got her sodium levels to return, she woke up.  We called a very good kidney specialist and she monitored my mom and put her on a medication that brought her sodium to normal levels   The cancer and possibly the chemo had alot to do with it.  But, when my mom's chemo changed from R-CVP to Bendimustine, the sodium levels went back to normal.  Not sure if your doctor would consider using the medication.  Good Luck.  This is the first time anyone here spoke about the sodium level.  Hope I was of some help.   Emily

     

  • Rocquie
    Rocquie Member Posts: 869 Member
    #33
    epicc said:

    Sodium

    Roquie,

    I brought up this subject last year when my mom was going through her chemo.  After her second treatment her sodium dropped to emergency level that sent her to the hospital and then ICU.  She actually went into a coma.  Finally when they got her sodium levels to return, she woke up.  We called a very good kidney specialist and she monitored my mom and put her on a medication that brought her sodium to normal levels   The cancer and possibly the chemo had alot to do with it.  But, when my mom's chemo changed from R-CVP to Bendimustine, the sodium levels went back to normal.  Not sure if your doctor would consider using the medication.  Good Luck.  This is the first time anyone here spoke about the sodium level.  Hope I was of some help.   Emily

     

    Emily

    Thank you so much for your reply. I read your post about your Mom's sodium and her diagnosis of SIADH, which was also my diagnosis. Your post was the only reference to the subject I found. I was also in a coma. They brought my levels up with a very concentrated sodium solution. Though not all the way up to normal levels and my sodium has not reached more that 130 (normal range 135-145). Two weeks ago, it was 125. My SIADH diagnosis was over a year ago.  

    I am also going to a kidney specialist. You don't happen to know the name of the medication your Mom took do you? Right now, the doctor has me on a protein concentrate and very limited fluid intake. I will have my sodium checked again on the 31st.

    I also know from reading past posts that your Mom lost her battle with Lymphoma and I am very sorry to hear that. I know you were a loving daughter and outstanding caregiver to her. Many hugs and my deepest condolences on your loss.

    Thank you again for your reply,

    Rocquie

     

     

  • epicc
    epicc Member Posts: 137
    #34
    Rocquie said:

    Emily

    Thank you so much for your reply. I read your post about your Mom's sodium and her diagnosis of SIADH, which was also my diagnosis. Your post was the only reference to the subject I found. I was also in a coma. They brought my levels up with a very concentrated sodium solution. Though not all the way up to normal levels and my sodium has not reached more that 130 (normal range 135-145). Two weeks ago, it was 125. My SIADH diagnosis was over a year ago.  

    I am also going to a kidney specialist. You don't happen to know the name of the medication your Mom took do you? Right now, the doctor has me on a protein concentrate and very limited fluid intake. I will have my sodium checked again on the 31st.

    I also know from reading past posts that your Mom lost her battle with Lymphoma and I am very sorry to hear that. I know you were a loving daughter and outstanding caregiver to her. Many hugs and my deepest condolences on your loss.

    Thank you again for your reply,

    Rocquie

     

     

    Rocquie,
    SIADH,,how could I

    Rocquie,

    SIADH,,how could I forget.  Wow, i blocked it out.  Rocquie, it was a very crazy time for us.  My very close friend is a RN and Kidney Dyalisis nurse.  She had connections with a very good specialist.  I was able to call my doctor at anytime of the day.  The first medicaton which was the least expensive did not work.  They had to switch her to the most expensive one.  Her sodium was monitored once every few days.  Rocquie your numbers are very low.  130 is passable, but the 125 is not good.  I wish I could remember the name of the meds, however, if you google SIADH I think they list it.  If not, I'm seeing my girlfriend tonight and I can ask.  It was a very difficult 6 months for me and my familiy.  We just hit the one year mark and it doesn't get easier.  Everyday is a constant struggle and I miss her so much.  Her lymphona was a very rare B cell called Intravascular Lymphoma.  She was very healthy for 82 years.  I guess I should be thankful for that.  This cancer took her in 6 months.  Not a lot of time to prepare.  I hope your sodium starts to go up.  Please let me know how you do. 

     

  • COBRA666
    COBRA666 Member Posts: 2,401 Member
    #35
    epicc said:

    Rocquie,
    SIADH,,how could I

    Rocquie,

    SIADH,,how could I forget.  Wow, i blocked it out.  Rocquie, it was a very crazy time for us.  My very close friend is a RN and Kidney Dyalisis nurse.  She had connections with a very good specialist.  I was able to call my doctor at anytime of the day.  The first medicaton which was the least expensive did not work.  They had to switch her to the most expensive one.  Her sodium was monitored once every few days.  Rocquie your numbers are very low.  130 is passable, but the 125 is not good.  I wish I could remember the name of the meds, however, if you google SIADH I think they list it.  If not, I'm seeing my girlfriend tonight and I can ask.  It was a very difficult 6 months for me and my familiy.  We just hit the one year mark and it doesn't get easier.  Everyday is a constant struggle and I miss her so much.  Her lymphona was a very rare B cell called Intravascular Lymphoma.  She was very healthy for 82 years.  I guess I should be thankful for that.  This cancer took her in 6 months.  Not a lot of time to prepare.  I hope your sodium starts to go up.  Please let me know how you do. 

     

    Posting

    Emily,

      So nice to see you are still with us with the posting. So many have desserted us, but you have stayed on even though your mom has passed on. Hope you are doing Ok. John

  • Unknown
    Unknown
    #36
    Drink

    I have about 4 cups coffee, ice tea at lunch, then at least 2 liters of water every day, sometimes more. No soda or beer., but an occasional glass of red wine (maybe  2 glasses per week) and a martini on our monthly nite out with our friends. I could drink scotch every day but seldom touch it. My wife always gets me an expensive bottle of single malt for my birthday. That usually lasts about 3-4 weeks. Straight, no ice! I am so glad God made Scottish peat bogs.

  • COBRA666
    COBRA666 Member Posts: 2,401 Member
    #37
    unknown said:

    Drink

    I have about 4 cups coffee, ice tea at lunch, then at least 2 liters of water every day, sometimes more. No soda or beer., but an occasional glass of red wine (maybe  2 glasses per week) and a martini on our monthly nite out with our friends. I could drink scotch every day but seldom touch it. My wife always gets me an expensive bottle of single malt for my birthday. That usually lasts about 3-4 weeks. Straight, no ice! I am so glad God made Scottish peat bogs.

    How much do I drink

    I drink about 3 cups of coffee in the morning while surfing the computer. I do drink about 2-3 glasses of iced tea a day. I used to drink water, but not as much as before or as I should. Maybe a soda a day. I do not drink beer, wine or hard liquer. Being from NC I am sure glad God made Copper stills, copper tubing, corn, sugar and yeast. And the band played on. YaHoo !!!!

  • epicc
    epicc Member Posts: 137
    #38
    COBRA666 said:

    Posting

    Emily,

      So nice to see you are still with us with the posting. So many have desserted us, but you have stayed on even though your mom has passed on. Hope you are doing Ok. John

    Hi John

    I could never leave.  I care too much about all of you.  I especially love your posts.  You are so entertaining!  And right!  I was so surprised to see someone with SIADH.  Last year noone had heard of it.  It was so fustrating.  It also went away on it's own.  I hope they give Rocquie the meds.  They worked very well and took the worry away.  I hope you are doing well John.  I'm hanging in there.  I have a wonderful support group.  But, I have my days.     Emily

  • epicc
    epicc Member Posts: 137
    #39
    COBRA666 said:

    Posting

    Emily,

      So nice to see you are still with us with the posting. So many have desserted us, but you have stayed on even though your mom has passed on. Hope you are doing Ok. John

    Hi John

    I could never leave.  I care too much about all of you.  I especially love your posts.  You are so entertaining!  And right!  I was so surprised to see someone with SIADH.  Last year noone had heard of it.  It was so fustrating.  It also went away on it's own.  I hope they give Rocquie the meds.  They worked very well and took the worry away.  I hope you are doing well John.  I'm hanging in there.  I have a wonderful support group.  But, I have my days.     Emily

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