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by Betty
Sat Jul 01, 2023 2:01 pm
Forum: OT- DISCUSSION, Questions, Thoughts and Advice.
Topic: OT - Experienced over time; the Golfnut story
Replies: 193
Views: 54091

Re: OT - Experienced over time; the Golfnut story

Hello Golfnut, It has been years since I have posted and as many years since I have read any of your postings. I received a notification something I was watching had been posted so I checked, and it was you. It had been so long since I read anything from you, I started at the first and read to the e...
by Betty
Sun Oct 02, 2022 3:56 pm
Forum: OT- DISCUSSION, Questions, Thoughts and Advice.
Topic: "Participate in a support group"
Replies: 19
Views: 17920

Re: "Participate in a support group"

Hello to all, I haven't been on the Forum for quite a long time and I know I have missed a lot; but things have gotten in the way. I have had OT for almost 30 years now and it IS progressive. When it started, it was very manageable, but as the years have passed, less so. I ALWAYS use my walker and i...
by Betty
Sun Oct 02, 2022 3:55 pm
Forum: OT- DISCUSSION, Questions, Thoughts and Advice.
Topic: "Participate in a support group"
Replies: 19
Views: 17920

Re: "Participate in a support group"

Hello to all, I haven't been on the Forum for quite a long time and I know I have missed a lot; but things have gotten in the way. I have had OT for almost 30 years now and it IS progressive. When it started, it was very manageable, but as the years have passed, less so. I ALWAYS use my walker and i...
by Betty
Sun Apr 18, 2021 4:37 pm
Forum: OT- DISCUSSION, Questions, Thoughts and Advice.
Topic: New to the forum? post a quick introduction
Replies: 1015
Views: 240770

Re: New to the forum? post a quick introduction

Hi DonnaJean,

So sorry to hear you also have OT, but as you can see, there are a lot of us.

If you have any questions, we would be happy to try to answer them for you. You will find a lot of support here.

Good luck and stay in touch.

Betty in Florida
by Betty
Thu Sep 03, 2020 9:15 am
Forum: OT- DISCUSSION, Questions, Thoughts and Advice.
Topic: How is everyone?
Replies: 719
Views: 194009

Re: How is everyone?

Thanks, Peggy; I will pass alone your condolences.

Betty
by Betty
Thu Sep 03, 2020 9:13 am
Forum: OT- DISCUSSION, Questions, Thoughts and Advice.
Topic: How Can We Get More Participation on this Site ?
Replies: 5
Views: 2785

Re: How Can We Get More Participation on this Site ?

I am sorry you have had such an unfortunate experience on the OT site; I have found it to be very helpful. Of course, the Administrator is correct, if you write and no one checks the forum, your post will lie dormant until it is read. I am happy you had more success on Facebook, but don't give up on...
by Betty
Wed Sep 02, 2020 4:30 pm
Forum: OT- DISCUSSION, Questions, Thoughts and Advice.
Topic: How is everyone?
Replies: 719
Views: 194009

Re: How is everyone?

Hello everyone, This is a change of subject, but I thought this would be the best place to write this because so many people check here. It is with a heavy heart I write this, but I thought those of you who knew her would want to know. Our dear friend, Patty George, from Alaska, lost her battle with...
by Betty
Wed Sep 02, 2020 11:59 am
Forum: OT- DISCUSSION, Questions, Thoughts and Advice.
Topic: How Can We Get More Participation on this Site ?
Replies: 5
Views: 2785

Re: How Can We Get More Participation on this Site ?

Hello Freya,

I live in Florida, but I think there are people who live in England who are on this site. You might try posting on "How is Everyone"? There is a lot of communication there.

If I can answer any questions for you, I would be happy to try.

Betty in Florida
by Betty
Wed Sep 02, 2020 11:56 am
Forum: OT- DISCUSSION, Questions, Thoughts and Advice.
Topic: How Can We Get More Participation on this Site ?
Replies: 5
Views: 2785

Re: How Can We Get More Participation on this Site ?

Hello Shakeylegs, You didn't say where you live; it might be helpful to others to know so if there is someone in your area you could get together. I live in Florida and have met and become friends with many people on this site. Some were passing through our area and others I met at the Clinical Tria...
by Betty
Mon Aug 03, 2020 3:57 pm
Forum: OT- DISCUSSION, Questions, Thoughts and Advice.
Topic: OT Exercises
Replies: 1
Views: 2563

Re: OT Exercises

Hello Jim,
So happy you have found a gym/therapy group and it is helpful to you. Anything we can find to help is always welcomed.
I do wish you the best.
Keep us informed as to how you progress.
Good luck,
Betty
by Betty
Wed Jul 29, 2020 1:01 pm
Forum: OT- DISCUSSION, Questions, Thoughts and Advice.
Topic: "Participate in a support group"
Replies: 19
Views: 17920

Re: "Participate in a support group"

Hello all.... Just checking the Forum and found all the posts above. I live a loooong way from all of you; I live in Florida. I have had OT for over 27 years! It started with few symptoms. Some weakness in my legs, and balance poor (however, I also have vertigo), but they are different. As I progres...
by Betty
Sun Feb 23, 2020 2:14 pm
Forum: OT- DISCUSSION, Questions, Thoughts and Advice.
Topic: How is everyone?
Replies: 719
Views: 194009

Re: How is everyone?

Hello all, I rented an oxygen machine and have been using it for almost two weeks now. After the first two days, I THOUGHT it was working for me (I wanted it so badly to work), I think I 'willed' my body to stand still, and using 'mind over matter', I could for about one minute, then I had to sit. B...
by Betty
Wed Feb 12, 2020 4:41 pm
Forum: OT- DISCUSSION, Questions, Thoughts and Advice.
Topic: The use of statins to reduce cholesterol levels for patients with OT
Replies: 3
Views: 2894

Re: The use of statins to reduce cholesterol levels for patients with OT

Hello, it's me again! Regarding cholesterol and taking statins, my husband can't take them, they caused him severe muscle cramps, but our doctor prescribed Crestor for me and I have no problems with the medication. My cholesterol is 147; Triglycerides are 101; LDL is 37.8 and my HDL is 89.0; so it i...
by Betty
Wed Feb 12, 2020 4:34 pm
Forum: OT- DISCUSSION, Questions, Thoughts and Advice.
Topic: The use of statins to reduce cholesterol levels for patients with OT
Replies: 3
Views: 2894

Re: The use of statins to reduce cholesterol levels for patients with OT

Hello all, I, too, suffer from leg cramps at night, as does my husband, and we have found taking about a teaspoon of plain yellow mustard, (French's) along with a glass of water usually does the trick for us. Since mustard is a bit strong; only take a small amount into your mouth and follow it with ...
by Betty
Sun Dec 29, 2019 10:42 am
Forum: OT- DISCUSSION, Questions, Thoughts and Advice.
Topic: How is everyone?
Replies: 719
Views: 194009

Re: How is everyone?

Thank you for the information regarding pure oxygen and balanced oxygen, Theresaann. I had mentioned in an earlier post for Mike to give us the balance of oxygen and air. I am still eager to find out if I can try it. I am at the stage I will try almost anything that may help. I have had OT for 25 ye...