CompSA, Hypoventilation, PLMs, Bradycardia and Hypotension?

SleepingUgly wrote:

Muffy wrote:OK, I'll give it a shot.

[Ahem]

"Hey, baby! Wanna get penalized?"

Muffy

Very punny! Try that on the other thread and let's see how it goes over.

I'd much rather walk into the Pit Bull Training Camp with my pockets full of raw hamburger.

Muffy

Muffy wrote:I'd much rather walk into the Pit Bull Training Camp with my pockets full of raw hamburger.

Oh come on, in the best case scenario you'll make it into the special closet reserved for those with at least a 600 on the Verbal section of the SAT, and in the worst case scenario, you can always make your way in through the back door of that closet by describing what you're wearing in next to no detail.

SleepingUgly wrote:

Muffy wrote:I'd much rather walk into the Pit Bull Training Camp with my pockets full of raw hamburger.

Oh come on, in the best case scenario you'll make it into the special closet reserved for those with at least a 600 on the Verbal section of the SAT, and in the worst case scenario, you can always make your way in through the back door of that closet by describing what you're wearing in next to no detail.

Nope, from now on I'm moving into this thread permanently. I have the painters here today and the furniture coming in tomorrow. Even though it's pretty hot, we're going to put in some foundation plantings and a few perennials (several varieties of hostas). Hopefully, we'll be able to start entertaining this weekend.

Muffy

Muffy wrote:Nope, from now on I'm moving into this thread permanently.

THIS thread right here? I thought you had moved into this thread permanently; I was surprised to see that you'd been let out on a weekend pass to visit other threads.

Muffy wrote:Nope, from now on I'm moving into this thread permanently. I have the painters here today and the furniture coming in tomorrow. Even though it's pretty hot, we're going to put in some foundation plantings and a few perennials (several varieties of hostas). Hopefully, we'll be able to start entertaining this weekend.

OK, done!



How do you like it?

Muffy

blizzardboy wrote:
So now I am starting on: methotrexate; an antimalarial drug; folate; and a specific brand of Norwegian fish oil for its omega-3 anti-inflammatory benefit (discovered through clinical trials done at Adelaide University; has mercury and vitamin A removed). I am to gradually weaning off prednisone - according to the rheumatologist my GP had prescribed me quite a high dose of the oral steroid - and ramp up my dose of methotrexate over the coming weeks. Weekly blood tests have been prescribed. The rheumatologist said that I am not to take ibuprofen (NSAID) while taking the steroid, but can take paracetamol if an analgesic is required to assist with sleep.

I'm glad you are getting things figured out BB, but I am concerned that the change from prednsone to methotrexate may not be so pleasant, but I hope I am wrong. My aunt has RA and took methotrexate and it had severe side effects and she had to go off of it. It is also one of the drugs used in some chemotherapy cocktails, again, side effects.

Muffy wrote:

Muffy wrote:Nope, from now on I'm moving into this thread permanently. I have the painters here today and the furniture coming in tomorrow. Even though it's pretty hot, we're going to put in some foundation plantings and a few perennials (several varieties of hostas). Hopefully, we'll be able to start entertaining this weekend.

OK, done!



How do you like it?

Muffy

It's lovely, but I don't see any perennials at all, let alone where you planted the Hostas. I suggest behind that old wheel, since they love shade. Does BB know that you are renovating his thread? He's in for a surprise, but I am sure he will love it--he seems to be very even tempered and easy going for an architect/centaur.

Was LMAO in reference to Muffy's housing situation on this board, good one SU
Nice digs Muffy Sort of that post-war nostalgic feeling.... Not a comment on the state of this thread I hope

SU, I will start the new thread tomorrow, right now I needs to get to bed and gets mah sleep. I finally found those articles back, will post them in the new thread.

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Muffy wrote:

SleepingUgly wrote:

Muffy wrote:OK, I'll give it a shot.

[Ahem]

"Hey, baby! Wanna get penalized?"

Muffy

Very punny! Try that on the other thread and let's see how it goes over.

I'd much rather walk into the Pit Bull Training Camp with my pockets full of raw hamburger.

While wearing a Michael Vick football jersey.

Muffy

Muffy wrote:

Muffy wrote:

SleepingUgly wrote:

Muffy wrote:OK, I'll give it a shot.

[Ahem]

"Hey, baby! Wanna get penalized?"

Muffy

Very punny! Try that on the other thread and let's see how it goes over.

I'd much rather walk into the Pit Bull Training Camp with my pockets full of raw hamburger.

While wearing a Michael Vick football jersey.

Putting up



signs all over the place.

Muffy

jnk wrote:

blizzardboy wrote:BB sits on his horse up on top of the ridge surveying the scene that has unfolded in front of him. Since the original call to arms this battle has unfolded like a stream finding its way down a valley for the first time. His advisers stand by, channeling years of experience from previous battles. But BB knows that he must issue the next command, taking care to insulate himself from the emotion of battle, steeling his mind to find the bedrock hiding deep amongst the reeds. His army will proceed and not be lost. Victory will be to BB's army. Now he just needs to work out how to ride the horse...

Heed not the banter and jests of idle warriors. From atop your mount, nod, gesture and set us upon our next task.

Today I feel like I've been hit with a mortar round - a bit stunned and in shock (metaphorically akin to the ramshackle cabin posted by Muffy.)
As I try to regroup I recall the following facts:

• My OSA is apparently well managed at present
• I am not experiencing EDS at present
• I am sleeping better since my inflammation (pain) has been treated with steroids
• My new-found joint pain and swelling was having a profound impact on my sleep and daily life (e.g. couldn't put my socks on; hobbling around)
• I don't want to stay on steroids
• Methotrexate/folate/hydroxychloroquine/fish oil is Plan A for controlling inflammation (pain)
• There is apparently Plan B and C if methotrexate doesn't work out
• Maybe in denial, I feel like getting a second opinion on my RA diagnosis
• My sleep doctor still needs to get back to me about PLMs/arousals from my PSG (reminder sent)
• Maybe another PSG is on the cards within the not-so-distant future (e.g. 6 months)
• I still don't know if I suffer from GERD

The rheumatologist told me that medicine is an art not a science. As a physicist, I feel frustrated by the vagueness of diagnosis and the potential roller-coaster ride that one can proceed on by taking different medicines without full belief that the diagnosis is spot on. Certainty, I want certainty, oh, and a healthy measure of confidence and control too.
(insert dreamy music)
But one's body is not a sphere in a vacuum, but instead a myriad of interconnected processes in a soup of complexity framed in a haystack of history and influences.
(BB goes off to lunch continuing to CBT himself silly...)

blizzardboy wrote: a specific brand of Norwegian fish oil for its omega-3 anti-inflammatory benefit

Which one is it? I have been wanting to start fish oil for awhile, but don't know which one. Course with my luck it won't be available here. Also, most importantly, does it cause fish burps? I mean, that's important enough to feature on every bottle that doesn't cause it, so it must be something I need to consider when selecting a brand.

SleepingUgly wrote:

blizzardboy wrote: a specific brand of Norwegian fish oil for its omega-3 anti-inflammatory benefit

Which one is it? I have been wanting to start fish oil for awhile, but don't know which one. Course with my luck it won't be available here. Also, most importantly, does it cause fish burps? I mean, that's important enough to feature on every bottle that doesn't cause it, so it must be something I need to consider when selecting a brand.

Hi SU, Melrose Omega 18/12 Fish Oil - manufactured here in Australia. Here's a product description:
http://www.melrosehealth.com.au/health_ ... sh_Oil/24/
There is a link in there from the Royal Adelaide Hospital (where the inflammation study was done - see references) with tips on avoiding the "burps". The oil has a lemon/lime flavour which is quite palatable. I haven't had fish burps so far! Not listed as being distributed in the USA; maybe you could purchase through an on-line pharmacy? Cheers,

Rebecca R wrote:It's lovely, but I don't see any perennials at all, let alone where you planted the Hostas.

Right, the landscaper thought it might be better to go with "buckets":



That's Gloria (from the "Other Thread").

BTW, they're real and they're fabulous.

Muffy

Muffy wrote:BTW, they're real and they're fabulous.

I should have known a guy with a jimmy leg like you would quote Seinfeld.