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Of course there are many causes of excessive sweating - and sweating is normal in high temperatures or during exercise or hard work. But if you are the only person sweating when everybody else is comfortable, or if you are wiping the sweat off with a tissue or paper napkin while others just have a bit on their lip or forehead, then perhaps there is a cause - mentopause, cancer, treatment (medication), etc.

I believe the connection with Parkinsons has just recently been realized. People have told their doctors about not sleeping well while expriencing night sweats, only to have their doctor concentrate on their sleep difficulties without paying attention to their excessive sweating. I must remember to bring it up with my doctor during my next visit and see what she thinks. Once it is recognized as a problem we might find a solution.
 
Waterfall said:
That touched my heart this morning, thanks. Your courage is inspiring.
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Thanks, Waterfall - but it's Marianne Borg who has courage.
(She had to cope with recent widowhood -AND speak publically about the man she loved and admired so much. All I had to do was show up at Five Oaks wearing a label that said Pilgrims Progress, lol!)

Although I do recall on my first night in Canada I had a call from Crazyheart trying to calm me down when I couldn't work either the shower or the coffee maker!
 
Seeler said:
Pilgrim, I first met Marcus and Marianne at my the first week-long theological seminar I attended. I still remember the WOW I felt listening to them - Marcus challanging; Marianne feeding my spirituality. I met Marcus several times after than, and attended several more seminars where he was the keynote speaker (including one where he shared leadership with Greta Vosper). I've also read most of his books.
It is difficult to express what it has been like to meet someone who shares my ideas about God but who has developed them, articulated them, discussed them with peers, put them into words in books and in lecture halls, so thast I have been inspired to seek further, read more, attend more lectures, and use this inspiration and these teachings in my own leadership in the small congregations I am invited to lead in worship.
I'll miss him.
I'm thinking of Marianne at this time. fHow she must miss him!
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Oh lucky you - I would have dearly loved to hear Marcus speak!

Here's a thing that I noticed at the conference -many Progressive Christian speakers are intelligent academics and (to me) the emphasis was more on explaining their thinking and deconstructing literal Christianity. What was missing was the emotion and joy -that faith can add to our lives.

By way of contrast, both Dianna Butler Bass and Marianne Borg had enough warmth between them to light up Brisbane for the night.
 
PilgrimsProgress said:
Oh lucky you - I would have dearly loved to hear Marcus speak!
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I missed him the last time he was in London. He was doing a two-day set of lectures plus a service at Wesley-Knox United but I had other commitments for that weekend. He was supposed to come back to do another series but his final illness led to the cancellation of that visit.



 
ChemGal said:
Has anyone in health care heard of such a policy for meds while in the hospital before?
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Med policies are complex issues in hospital - and certainly not an area I'm very knowledgeable about - you'd really need a pharmacist or physician to answer this question. Nevertheless, in thinking through your example here are my thoughts ... Was your friend prescribed this med & using it in the community prior to coming to hospital? It seems it is a highly specialized medication for a rare condition & I could certainly see that an ER physician would not be comfortable prescribing it without specialist designation; just like they would not prescribe chemotherapy drugs for patients who come in during cancer treatment. Your example of equivalency to use of epinephrine is off - because epi is a very common drug, frequently administered in ERs. I certainly have seen physicians (not in ER, but in hospital care) decline to prescribe meds as a patient or family requests (even if taken in community) when it is a rarely used drug; they will usually defer until able to consult the specialist.
 
Carolla said:
Med policies are complex issues in hospital - and certainly not an area I'm very knowledgeable about - you'd really need a pharmacist or physician to answer this question. Nevertheless, in thinking through your example here are my thoughts ... Was your friend prescribed this med & using it in the community prior to coming to hospital? It seems it is a highly specialized medication for a rare condition & I could certainly see that an ER physician would not be comfortable prescribing it without specialist designation; just like they would not prescribe chemotherapy drugs for patients who come in during cancer treatment. Your example of equivalency to use of epinephrine is off - because epi is a very common drug, frequently administered in ERs. I certainly have seen physicians (not in ER, but in hospital care) decline to prescribe meds as a patient or family requests (even if taken in community) when it is a rarely used drug; they will usually defer until able to consult the specialist.
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The difference with chemotherapy is though that it's not an emergency situation. That's where epinephrine and firazyr are comparable, they both treat angioedema in emergency situations.

It's also one of the few treatments that have been shown to be useful for ACE inhibitor induced angioedema, so I'm very surprised to hear about a list.

Appreciate hearing about prescription declines in hospital though.
 
Interesting night last night.
I attend a social event where there is music played in the background.
I was aware the music was heavily male / metal / rock. I had done requests a few times, but, decided to request being able to play my own set one night.
I then built a set which was only female artists. It had every genre you can image, and some wonderful artists.

What was interesting was that most found it enjoyable. The mix/transition weren't the best, and at times, there was too much pop in a row.

One guy did not like it, unless he was a good actor. His frustration showed, and he requested songs. Male voices.
Another one commented he could fill his estrogen levels rising.

So, what dawned on me was that I doubt most women recognized that they barely heard any female voices in the playlists previously.

To me, it speaks to the continuing gender imbalance in society.
The person who was upset could have selected female artists in that genre. I'm not sure he would know any, though they exist with similair timbre in voice.

I have been invited to do a playlist again, and I will, not all female, point was made..but balance will be present
 
The guys' reaction actually bugs me. I am, I think, a guy and often go whole days only listening to female voices. Hell, I could easily do an all-female playlist myself with all the female artists I like.

Joni Mitchell
Kate Bush
Sarah McLachlan
Tori Amos
Kina Grannis

And those are just my 5 favorites. There's plenty more.

If the guys want some hard rockin' sounds, there's Heart, Lee Aaron, Halestorm, all heavy metal or hard rock with a female lead vocal.
 
Doing some carpentry work today, I managed to jam a splinter well under the fingernail of my left index finger.

Let that sink in for a bit.

It came out in one piece, but the finger is still smarting 8 hours later. I recommend you do not do that.
 
ow ow ow ow ow!! :sick::sick: That is so painful!! Soak it well in hot salt water a couple of times a day for the next 24 hours ... probably will help float out any fragments or bits of dust that may have been left behind. ow ow ow ow!! :cry:
 
Glad you got it all out! My elementary school playground had some pretty old equipment, quite a few students had to get their nails lifted to remove large pieces of wood that splintered off.
 
Lots of hard things going on right now. I don't feel like typing it all out but the jyst is
  • Boyfriends's mom is about half way through chemo treatments. They have had to change things around due to adverse side effects but as far as I am aware they are working
  • Boyfriend was in a serious car accident and is currently dealing with a severe concussion and other muscle injuries
  • One sister is still having uncontrolled seizures that have now affected her walking. Still no diagnosis as to why.
  • Other sister has had a baby (healthy baby boy on Friday) but her teenage daughter who is currently not living at home has announced she is also pregant which has further strained their already strained relationship
Not a great summer here
 
Oh dear, GreyWolf.

As i read your list, I just wanted to offer you comfort so.

I am sending you light, to hold you, to heal you,
I am sending you light, to hold you in love


I am also going to refresh the room.
There is a puzzle in the corner, wth perfect lighting for a night like tonight.
There is also wonderful food and drinks available to you.
 
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