http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ Daily Kitten Chat Forum Topic: KARENOPA!?!? en Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:58:58 +0000 http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/17901/page/3#post-396874 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:04:34 +0000 Karenopa 396874@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Who knows Amy.....it could happen! I think I'll buy a ticket for tomorrow night's drawing. If I win we all get a Tropical Island Luau!! =) </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/17901/page/3#post-396834 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:29:57 +0000 mollycat71 396834@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>I use Miralax twice a day and it is "gentle" and NO I don't get all the squeaks and inappropriate noises you do with adding all the extra fiber! I am all for the TDK Luau with EVERYONE there! Wouldn't that be fun! Does anyone here play the lottery so we can AFFORD it? If so, we can all go to a tropical island! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/17901/page/3#post-396822 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:49:47 +0000 Karenopa 396822@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Hahaha! Betty you're so funny and so helpful! Thanks sweetie and the info you emailed will help me alot! I definitely want to have the Miralax on hand and I love prune juice and bet it is even tasty when heated up! Sigh! Aging isn't for sissies is it? =)</p> <p>Susie wouldn't that be the ultimate Tropical Vacation??? The whole bunch of us together for a luau and a few pina collatas (sp?) ??? Sigh! =) </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/17901/page/3#post-396580 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:56:55 +0000 linda 396580@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>OY! Karenopa! I haven't been around for a couple days and I'm sorry I missed this, but I'm glad things seem to be getting under control. Take care of yourself toots! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/17901/page/3#post-396559 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:41:59 +0000 feral 396559@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>I think when your feeling lots better Karen, that we all need a good tropical vacation. :)<br /> Now...which one of you has the largest backyard we can decorate for the TDK Luxury Vacation?</p> <p>Completely LMAO at WWM </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/17901/page/3#post-396558 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:40:38 +0000 WillowandWindismom 396558@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>ACK!!! I haven't sent it yet but am off to do that now. If you use the Metamucil Clear and Natural, it doesn't have the side effects that the Metamucil that has Psyllium Husk in it. That's the one that turns into sort of a disgusting gel if you don't drink it fast enough. And you don't have to drink as much liquid with the Clear and Natural. I would say start with one rounded teaspoon per day. You can take up to three, but when you dramatically increase your fiber, it causes some....err... socially unacceptable squeaks and noises at the most inopportune times! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/17901/page/3#post-396511 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:08:41 +0000 Karenopa 396511@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>WWM...I'm relatively certain that I'm getting enough fiber and was actually using some metamucil until I discovered that without enough (how much is enough?) fluids it can do the opposite....well I decided to stop that one for now. The smaller food portions I eat seems to help me though it leaves my stomach always feeling on the verge of hunger. I'm afraid this whole bladder thing did overshadow the digestive thing as far as an ER visit. I understand though that in ER they are meant to address the immediate problem only which was the blood in urine and pain in same area. Thanks for sending email info.....it's been a crazy morning and my inbox is up to 100 messages which for me is ghastly! I'm on my way now to see what enlightenment you bring me. You are so wonderful Betty....You do so much input with us all here that I almost think we should be giving you a paycheck or sending you on a lovely tropical vacation! XOXOX </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/17901/page/3#post-396503 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:58:40 +0000 mollycat71 396503@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Karen, I buy my probiotics at WalMart. You take two in the morning with breakfast and that's it for the day. They are "good" bacteria and they help to clear out all the bad bacteria in your digestive tract as well as help to digest foods. A bottle was less than 10 dollars and I took them in to see my GI doc and he said those were just fine, I didn't need to spend lots and lots of money (which I do NOT have!) on an expensive bottle from a specialty store. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/17901/page/2#post-396500 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:54:32 +0000 Karenopa 396500@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>CBM....that really makes such total sense and I thank you for pointing it out. I hope you're right cause I'm real ready for this to be done for once and for all. =) </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/17901/page/2#post-396499 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:53:50 +0000 Annie R 396499@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>I'm a little late to the celebration but I'm so glad that you are on the road to recovery and relieved that there are no other issues too! I hope you have a restful and peaceful weekend. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/17901/page/2#post-396498 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:53:41 +0000 WillowandWindismom 396498@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Karen, I'll send you some stuff via email on IBS. I'm still concerned about those bowel symptoms. Do you get enough fiber in your diet? </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/17901/page/2#post-396488 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:44:52 +0000 CheetahBoysmommy 396488@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>I'm glad you are feeling better, Karenopa. By the end of the weekend you should be in pretty good shape. </p> <p>It is possible that the UTI caused a lot of problems that you wouldn't ordinarily equal with your bladder. You should still do some research on IBS, and a probiotic is a good idea whether you have IBS or not. But you might be surprised how many of your symptoms disappear when the infection is cleared up. Things are pretty tight in abdomens so distress in one organ can easily lead to distress in all its neighbours. So, that's what I'm hoping for you - the UTI goes away and all your other symptoms go with it. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/17901/page/2#post-396482 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:39:57 +0000 cricketsmama 396482@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Karen, Wayne has IBS and our doctor told him to cut the caffeine. So now he only drinks a small amt of caffeine once in a while. It worked wonders for him! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/17901/page/2#post-396481 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:39:10 +0000 AV 396481@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Karen,<br /> a probiotic is so much more than simply acidophilus, it does contain acidophilus, but also has more more of the "good" bacteria that needs to be put back in your system. Ask your health food store for the best one they sell, I buy mine from my doctor - it is pharmacutical grade. I can tell you that the pharmacutical grade ones do not have to be refridgerated (they are THAT good)... many in the health food stores will need to be kept refridgerated to keep them active, but if that's the best you can find, that's ok. ((hugs))...... congas back to the Cafe.... </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/17901/page/2#post-396478 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:34:41 +0000 Karenopa 396478@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Thanks also AV for the book tip. I'm going to check with our library for "the Maker's Diet". =) </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/17901/page/2#post-396473 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:22:01 +0000 tinafishfrombirthplaceofElvis 396473@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Joins in the celebratory conga line! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/17901/page/2#post-396462 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:03:06 +0000 mollycat71 396462@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>I too, have digestive nightmares but mine is due to an emergency colon resection in 2003. I agree with AV those are both GREAT ideas! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/17901/page/2#post-396461 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:02:32 +0000 Karenopa 396461@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Thank you very much AV! By probiotic do you mean cultured yogurt. Like activia?<br /> *running to research probiotic*</p> <p>Back:</p> <p>Hmmm..I've been drinking Acidophilus milk for a while but not daily. Maybe I should start drinking a small glass each day and see if it helps. I know it's a bad thing to depend on caffeine for anything but if it wasn't for my morning cups of coffee I think I'd be in big trouble. =( </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/17901/page/2#post-396459 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 07:57:35 +0000 AV 396459@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Karen, I've posted many times before about my digestive nightmares!..... I swear by two things.... a good probiotic.... and read "the Makers' Diet" by Jordan Rubin..... this book really helped my restore my digestive system after I almost died from having a severe allergic reaction to an antibotic I was given, and it caused Ulcertive Colitis!..... </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/17901/page/2#post-396458 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 07:56:37 +0000 mollycat71 396458@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>It is NOT a raised floor for the conga line, just a regular floor! I think there are too many of us that might fall and break something! So glad you are feeling better Karen! Keep getting better! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/17901/page/2#post-396456 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 07:53:38 +0000 Karenopa 396456@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>BC I'm taking regular adult strength aspirin and haven't noticed any bruising at all. So that's a good thing, right? </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/17901/page/2#post-396455 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 07:48:38 +0000 Karenopa 396455@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Thanks Katthays....I'm doing pretty well today. Relieved in one sense but like WWM stated the other day all the symptoms seem to indicate more than one thing going on and only one was truly dealt with. I think I need to research Irritable Bowel Syndrome and that will put me well on my way to having all the answers. =)<br /> Hahaha! I think in a couple of days I'll actually be able to join the conga line but don't expect me to do it on a raised dance floor....I'd probably break my neck! LOL! =) </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/17901/page/2#post-396423 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 05:58:37 +0000 katthays 396423@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Karen, hope you are feeling better today! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/17901/page/2#post-396360 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 04:48:35 +0000 jcat 396360@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>{{{Karen}}} We're so glad, happy dancing here right now... </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/17901/page/2#post-396335 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:25:15 +0000 Arcalian 396335@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>*hugs* </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/17901/page/2#post-396333 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 22:46:50 +0000 owlwatcher_974 396333@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>*sends hugs and healing prayers to Karen* </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/17901/page/2#post-396329 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 22:27:43 +0000 TheKnittingNinja 396329@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Talked to Karen earlier she is doing good, but is tiered from getting up so early. At least it was just a bad UTI and nothing worse.<br /> Love ya Karen </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/17901/page/2#post-396317 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:37:07 +0000 KapitiKats in NZ 396317@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>And another one slips onto the end of the conga line! You know me and falling off dance floors though. </p> <p>So glad the news is good, Karenopa! ((((HUGS)))) </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/17901/page/2#post-396316 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:33:22 +0000 Kitten Whisperer 396316@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>What great news! I am joining the happy dance conga line. :)<br /> Glad this was an easy fix. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/17901/page/2#post-396313 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:26:53 +0000 Buttercup 396313@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Karen is it a regular or baby aspirin? You just might want to notice if you are bruising more and let your doctor know. I'm so glad to hear that it is something so easily fixed.<br /> [[[[Karen}}}} </p>