I'm from Canada and my employer of 30 yrs. has reccomended that I go on Disability (not my choice-fought against it for 4 yrs.and lost) through Sun Life Financial and it has been approved, it kicks in Feb/05. It might have been easier for me to qualify because I also have Ulcerative Colitis.
My employer has put me on medical retirement since April/04 with full salary until my disability insurance starts. The amount of my disability is 70% of my salary.
I agree that there are a lot of people out there that don't really need it but make up stuff so they can get benefits and not work. I'm only 48 yrs old and I'm not dying (yet)so maybe someone will hire me part time since my UC and EP has been in control (remission) for years.
I'm sorry you had to go on disability, not wanting too. I know it is hard to handle the fact that you can no longer work full-time, but hopefully like you said, you can find a part-time job.
I have been on disability since I was 40, I'm now 47. I didn't want to face it either at such a young age. I had no choice at the time either. I have lupus, RA, Fibro and other things as well. I was put on disability for lupus and RA. I was not able to work at all because of the two diseases and what they were doing to me.
I wish you luck with finding part-time work and trying to get part of your life back that was taken away. My heart goes out to you. I'm glad you have a good wife and family to support you through this. Take care and you are in my thoughts and prayers.
I'm brand new to posting so I hope I'm doing it right...so I had a nissen fundoplication surgery last Monday 2/19/18....so far so good...I had surgery because my stomach busted thru and was over my heart for about 3 months before I had surgery....mainly because most doctors didn't know how to do this type of surgery...so I went Duke....best decision your ever make is to have a doctor that's done alot of these surgerys...I have read so many problems people are having and I feel so lucky so far that I feel as good as I do...I was in so much pain before surgery and not being able to eat that maybe that's why I feel as good as I do!!!...I had extreme pain in chest thru out back before surgery with no help with pain...nothing helped it once it started to hurt...#1advice....get a doctor that has the experience of this surgery....I am a 60 year old female
Thanks for posting your positive experience and need for this surgery. It can be such a positive turn around for so many people who need it. And, the emphasis on the experience of the surgeon can't be said enough.
Thank you Mark for my welcome...I have felt good for such a big surgery and maybe I'm having healing pains now but today is a week home and for the last 3 days I have had the pain In my left shoulder constantly...also on each side close to the incisions I'm having pain.....making it hard to sleep at night....reading on here has been a big help to know if some things are normal or not. ...it seems like everyone is getting the trapped air when drinking....so I can't tell if I'm burping from stomach or just air trapped in throat yet??!!?.....yes I had gone to two other doctors before going to Duke and was on my 4th week of waiting and waiting for them to figure out how what to do.... before I called Duke and was having surgery within a week....since only 5 to 10% of Hiatal hernias are paraesophageal hernias and gigantic like mine not too many doctors have experience with the wrapping.....you may have to go out of state or farther than you would like to but in the long run it will be worth it...and that's what matters.....I will be here reading and for anyone needing help I will be happy to give my experience which is alot more than I have wrote here....lol...I was in extreme pain for months with not being able to get down but broth because of my esophagus being pushed over and stomach being pinched off... This is day 10 after surgery and being able to eat anything with no pain has been a joy
The pain in your left shoulder is more than likely gas trapped from the surgery. The best thing to remedy that symptom is to walk. Good luck with your recovery! You can also try some anti-gas medication (simethicone).
Thank you Sharon for your reply and it's very possible since I had so many little air bubbles from the surgery that that felt like bubble wrap and it went all the way up my neck and into my face I could just press it and you can hear it popping and it stayed for about a week .... delrose
Had my surgery due to reflux caused by a hiatus hernia as I didn't respond to any meds which was put down to a senstive esophagus. After surgery, my surgeon has put me on a 2 week liquid diet which I'm half way through, however I'm still getting heartburn even from liquids. I'm guessing this is surgical pain and not reflux but I'm hoping to get some reassurances from those in the know
I was a little worried my wrap might've slipped the day after my surgery as I was getting sharp stabbing pains in my side, under my right rip cage and my ab muscle was tight and spasming when laying down or getting up. This has since stopped though (thank goodness as it was agony!) so thinking it might just be my muscles moving back into place since being blown up with all the gas for the surgery.
I suppose I've just been thinking the worst but if anyone has any words of wisdom that would be appreciated.
Delrose - did you have surgery with Dr. Hartwig? I'm trying to get Stretta or Linx done by him. Nissen is my last option if insurance doesn't pay - which it hasn't. Just wondering if this is who you saw at Duke.
Yes dr. Hartwig is the one that did my surgery and he did a great job I'm doing quite well from the NF on 2/19/18
That is great to hear! I am quite comfortable and confident with him for sure, but have not met anyone yet who has had surgery by him. I'm so glad you doing well! Your situation sounded complicated.
I was told that Dr Hartwig does at least 80 of these surgery a year...thats a lot of experience and knowledge and needed for this serious of a surgery...yesterday was 3 weeks and I'm still in awe as to how good my tummy feels...i had one bout with Ibs but was my fault because I ate 5 potato rounds at hardees..(really stupid)...and will never eat there again...i have had no swallowing troubles and can eat chic/rice soup and most people have trouble with rice....and I had the full NF...i can't say enough about how great Duke treated me...i wish you all the best and I feel bad that insurance dictates which surgery you can have...but I know Dr Hartwig will do a great job with what ever you chose
Wow, that is incredible!! So happy you feel good. There is nothing like it after being in pain. I knew when I had the consult he was the surgeon I would go with no matter what procedure I end up getting. Coincidently, I heard from them today about the status of my appeals for Stretta and Linx. We are at final appeal for Stretta and I will know that answer 4/7. I am at level 2 with Linx. They will not consider Nissen for me until these other appeals are exhausted. I love Nancy and their nursing staff has happily answered all my questions. A very good experience for me there in everything too including a barium swallow. Ugh on those potatoes! Did it give you stomach upset or heartburn? They are fried correct?
yes I love Nancy also without her I would have never gotten to have my surgery as fast as I did... And Kim the PA is also great I love them all... As for the potato rounds they were fryed.. I had gone there just to get a side order of egg and decided since I was doing so good I would eat the potato rounds off of my husband's plate... They gave me IBS which was bouts of diarrhea and nausea for the rest of that afternoon... IBS is something I've had all my life but didn't need it at this stage after surgery but I didn't have any dry heaves or throwing up so I didn't cause any problems thank goodness...grease will give me ibs a lot so I'm giving up fried stuff....i have lost 26lbs now but I could not eat for almost 3 months before my surgery... My stomach was up over my heart and pushed into my esophagus which pinched off my stomach... sometimes even liquid would come back up and I was in extreme pain for several months... I tried eating egg drop soup and for 15 hours I was in bed in pain so I was very happy to have my surgery
That is just awful what you went through. I am in esophageal pain 24/7. It has gotten very bad the last week. I understand pain and I long for the day that mine is gone. I love Nancy and Kim always answers my questions. I am glad you did get through those potatoes! It is probably better to just stay away from fried foods anyway! But try are soooo good especially French fries! I would love to have some coffee! Someday!
That's the one thing that got me through all the months was my K-Cups decaf McDonald's coffee...i never gave that up... I learned how to make Olive Garden's gnocchi soup and between the broth, ice cream, and coffee was what I had... when I first started having a problem in the center of my chest with a little pain and food not going down I went to have a endoscopy and he said that he stretched me in two places and that everything should be fine but from that very day to the day I had surgery whatever was done in there cause great pain and I know that no amount of medicine will stop it so I understand the pain that you must be in I only went to the ER twice for the pain but even morphine didn't stop it...
I wish I could have coffee in any form. I tried everything including a very high quality, low acid, decaf coffee hot AND cold brewed. The heartburn just rages after a few days. And dairy has increasingly become a problem to the point where I can't have ice cream. Cold Stone absolutely almost killed me one time. I was in pain all night. I used to be able to eat it! I don't miss that though like I do coffee. I can't believe that endoscopy ended up causing you so much more trouble. That is awful. And with your stomach being where it was, who wouldn't be in excruciating pain? I'm so sorry to hear you had to go through that. But you are on the mend thankfully. I hope I don't end up in the ER. I may have to try PPI meds again to get me through. They give me awful stomach pain these days. I hate the meds SO much. Was on Nexium 10 years and now have polyps they can't do anything about. Had low iron for years Best of everything and thank you so much for writing. I feel so good now that someone else has had a great experience at Duke.
Nancy called me right after I text you to thank me for the brownies that I had made for her and Kim and the doc when we went last week for my post-op visit. we're known around here for making the best brownies... she said hands down they were lol... I told her that I had just talked with someone that thought the world of her too but I couldn't give her a name or where you were from but she thanked me so much for telling her that because they say that they feel like some people don't appreciate their efforts... So that goes to show that there is people out there that do and she was very thankful for that... I was on Nexium 40 mg and have been for 12 years but I really didn't think that I had such a serious problem with GERD only if I missed two days and then I would have some burning in the middle of my chest and I would start back taking them again and everything would be fine until my stomach decided to go north LOL... they have now taking me off of the Nexium and I will be glad to not have to take it anymore
I meant to tell you that I live in Sumter South Carolina I am four hours from Duke... But I had tried MUSC and Columbia heart health and decided neither one of them knew enough to take care of my problem so I decided to go to Duke best decision I ever made
What timing! I talked to Kim the PA today in fact! She was so nice and helpful. Yum...I would love to have a brownie! How sweet you did that for them. They deserve it for sure! I live in Apex so about 40-45 min away. We may eventually relocate 3 1/2 hours away so it is good to know you are 4 hours out and were able to make it work. I would be happy to give you my first name which is Lori. I can give you my full name in a pm? Thanks for mentioning to them my thoughts about them!
about Nexium, you were probably feeling that rebound when you stopped them after two days. They are very hard to get off of. I managed to get off almost two years ago now. My esophagus was not happy while I was on it and being off is just as bad if not worse. I get stomach pains too when I take it. Did they ever say if you developed polyps after being on for 12 years? Did yo have iron store issues? Constipation? I had all of that and borderline osteoporosis.
Well good for you that your not to far...also wanted to say that I am lactose intolerance also... so I always toke a lactaid pill and it always help me when I wanted to have some ice cream...;)
Are there people who hv hd reflux symptoms many weeks after their fundoplication and then felt better?? I'm from India and had my fundo 7 weeks back..I still HV reflux symptoms like heartburn and burning nose..I thought my fundo hs failed and posted my concerns..SharonZ and Alcie comforted me saying to b patient as I'm in my early recovery..and many people who have hd problems like me cannot be seen posting saying that they are better..they hv just stopped posting..any such experience is appreciated..
Hi guys! A specialist has recommended I have this surgery done as I suffer from major acid reflux and stomach problems... However I've read some things online that people can't burp or vomit for years if not ever again following the surgery, and have trouble eating certain foods and drinking alcohol. Is the surgery actually worth it? Im only 22 years old and I don't want to rush into something that may affect me for the rest of my life!
Chronic, unexplained vaginal pain can make sitting uncomfortable and sex nearly impossible. Find out if your symptoms could be vulvodynia–and how to get relief.
Vulvoydynia is a term used to describe unexplained vagina or vulva pain. Quick refresher: The vulva is the external female genitalia including the clitoris and the labia at the entrance to the vagina, which is the internal canal connecting the cervix to the outside of the body.
“Vulvodynia is a broad classification for a series of disorders that cause pain in the vulva and in the vagina,” says Anuja Vyas, MD, an ob-gyn and specialist in vulvar and vaginal disorders at Houston Methodist Hospital. “It’s a catch-all term for pain in that area.”
For many women who have vulvodynia, the pain is so intense they can’t have sex. Some women also have trouble exercising or even sitting for long periods of time. If left untreated, vulvodynia can lead to anxiety, depression, problems sleeping, poor body image, and relationship problems. Here’s what women need to know about the painful condition.
No one knows exactly what causes vulvodynia. However, certain factors seem to contribute, including yeast and other vaginal infections, skin allergies and sensitivity, hormonal changes, spasms or weakness in the muscles that support your pelvic area, nerve damage (maybe from childbirth), sensitivity to certain foods, and surgery or other trauma in the vaginal area. Sometimes a slipped disc in the spine can refer pain to the vulva.
There are also different types of vulvodynia. You can have generalized pain throughout the whole vulvar area, or localized pain confined to just one section. Vulvar pain can be unprovoked, meaning the pain happens for no known reason, called generalized vulvodynia. Or, it can be triggered when something touches the opening to the vagina, called vestibulodynia. This pain can be caused by sexual activity, a tampon, too-tight pants, or gynecological instruments–or even by wiping after going to the bathroom.
Pain in the vaginal area from vulvodynia can be described in many ways, says Jennifer Wu, MD, an ob-gyn at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. Sometimes it’s burning vaginal pain, other times sharp pain, stinging, soreness, or a dull throbbing pain. Usually, the vulva looks totally normal–but sometimes it can be a little inflamed or swollen with vulvodynia.
In order to get a diagnosis of vulvodynia, the vaginal pain has to have lasted for at least three months. Your doctor will ask questions about your symptoms and sexual and medical history to check for other possible causes of vaginal pain first, some of them serious.
“If you have vulvar pain, we want to rule out precancerous or cancerous conditions, nerve entrapment, and bad infections,” says Dr. Wu. That might involve a blood test to assess hormone levels, a pelvic exam, or a tissue sample for biopsy.
There’s no cure for vulvodynia, but there are multiple treatments. Treatment has to be individualized for each patient, says Dr. Vyas, and often more than one approach is needed.
Doctors often start with local anesthetics like lidocaine cream, which numbs the painful area and can be especially helpful before sex.
Medications are another option, including different types of antidepressants, anti-seizure drugs, and hormone creams. Steroid or anesthetic injections can help with pain relief, and Botox may relax the muscles of the pelvic floor.
Physical therapy to relax the pelvic area can be “invaluable,” says Dr. Vyas. Biofeedback is a type of physical therapy that teaches you how to strengthen the pelvic-floor muscles. Cognitive behavioral therapy has also been shown to reduce vulvar pain and help women cope with depression and anxiety, which can accompany vulvodynia. Sexual or relationship counselors can help support you and your partner.
If other treatments don't work, doctors sometimes try surgery to remove the painful tissue. This is usually a last resort and can only be used for localized pain.
“Sometimes it takes a really concerted effort with biofeedback, physical therapy, and a combination of [other treatments], but we usually are able to improve quality of life,” says Dr. Wu.
Other vulvodynia remedies don’t require a doctor or surgeon’s involvement. For instance, some women say they get relief from taking lukewarm baths. “It can help you relax the muscles,” says Dr. Wu. “But you don’t want to do anything to dry out your skin or irritate it.”
Avoid irritants by staying away from detergents, shampoos, and soaps with dyes or scents and avoid fabric softener, bubble baths, vaginal wipes, tight paints, and, importantly, douching. “The vagina is self-cleaning, so you don’t have to do much to keep it working properly,” says Dr. Vyas.
Wear 100% cotton underwear–in white–during the day and don’t wear any underwear at all at night. “The reason we say white is because sometimes dyes can be hyper-allergenic,” says Dr. Vyas.
Try patting yourself dry after urinating, and avoiding staying in wet bathing suits or sweaty workout gear for too long.
Lubricants can help with painful sex (as long as they don’t have potentially irritating flavors or warming or cooling properties), while cool ice packs applied to the area may lessen vaginal pain.
Only a few countries are prepared to tackle "superbug" infections which put even basic healthcare at risk, says World Health Organisation.
Only 34 countries have national plans to fight the global threat of antibiotic resistance, meaning few are prepared to tackle "superbug" infections which put even basic healthcare at risk, the WHO said on Wednesday.
In a survey of government plans to tackle the issue, the World Health Organisation said only a quarter of the 133 countries that responded were addressing the problem.
"This is the single greatest challenge in infectious diseases today," said Keiji Fukuda, the WHO's assistant director-general for health security. "All types of microbes, including many viruses and parasites, are becoming resistant."
"This is happening in all parts of the world, so all countries must do their part to tackle this global threat."
Superbug infections - including multi-drug-resistant forms of TB - already kill hundreds of thousands of people a year, and the trend is growing.
"Many more countries must ... step up" with comprehensive strategies to "prevent the misuse of antibiotics and reduce spread of antimicrobial resistance", the WHO report said.
Commenting on the WHO's report, Mike Turner, head of infection and immunobiology at international health charity The Wellcome Trust, described drug-resistant infections as "one of the biggest threats to the future of global health."
"Yet in most areas of the world we have no idea which drugs are being sold to whom and for what purpose. This is an appalling state of affairs," he said.
"We cannot hope to stop bacteria becoming resistant to drugs unless we have simple, basic information in place."
The study, published in The Journal of Physiology, recruited 84 male and 41 female cycling enthusiasts aged 55 to 79 to explore how the ageing process affects the human body, and whether specific physiological markers can be used to determine your age.
Cyclists were recruited to exclude the effects of a sedentary lifestyle, which can aggravate health problems and cause changes in the body, which might appear to be due to the ageing process. Men and women had to be able to cycle 100 km in under 6.5 hours and 60 km in 5.5 hours, respectively, to be included in the study. Smokers, heavy drinkers and those with high blood pressure or other health conditions were excluded from the study.
The results of the study showed that in these individuals, the effects of ageing were far from obvious. Indeed, people of different ages could have similar levels of function such as muscle strength, lung power and exercise capacity. The maximum rate of oxygen consumption showed the closest association with age, but even this marker could not identify with any degree of accuracy the age of any given individual, which would be the requirement for any useful biomarker of ageing.
Overall, the study concluded that ageing is likely to be a highly individualist phenomenon. As people are so different, the team concluded that more studies are needed which follow the same healthy and exercising individuals over time to better understand the effects of ageing the body.
Dr Ross Pollock, lead author of the paper from King’s College London, said: “An essential part of our study was deciding which volunteers should be selected to explore the effects of ageing. The main problem facing health research is that in modern societies the majority of the population is inactive. A sedentary lifestyle causes physiological problems at any age. Hence the confusion as to how much the decline in bodily functions is due to the natural ageing process and how much is due to the combined effects of ageing and inactivity.”
“In many models of ageing lifespan is the primary measure, but in human beings this is arguably less important than the consequences of deterioration in health. Healthy life expectancy – our healthspan – is not keeping pace with the average lifespan, and the years we spend with poor health and disabilities in old age are growing.”
An investigation into the relationship between age and physiological function in highly active older adults, by Pollock RD, Carter S, Velloso CP, Duggal NA, Lord JM, Lazaraus NR, Harridge SDR, is published online in The Journal of Physiology on Tuesday 6 January 2015.
King’s College London is one of the top 20 universities in the world (2014/15 QS World University Rankings) and the fourth oldest in England. It is The Sunday Times ‘Best University for Graduate Employment 2012/13’. King’s has nearly 26,000 students (of whom more than 10,600 are graduate students) from some 140 countries worldwide, and more than 7,000 staff. The College is in the second phase of a £1 billion redevelopment programme which is transforming its estate.
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Now, Norling, 64, is tackling another challenge – encouraging thousands in Wales to take part in mental health research.
Norling was inspired to help the National Centre for Mental Health (NCMH), based at Cardiff University, after experiencing mental health problems himself.
While working as Director of Referees for the WRU, Norling developed severe depression that led to him resigning his position.
“My mind fell into a black hole full of hopelessness, and my normal cheerful and optimistic attitude changed to gloom and pessimism,” says Norling.
As the illness progressed, he found himself living on just two hours of sleep a night, struggling with everyday tasks like showering and shaving, and losing more than 3 stone in body weight in just two months.
“I became very withdrawn within myself, not wanting to see or talk to anyone other than my partner, Mair. She was my rock, and without her I most certainly would not be here to tell this story.”
With Mair’s support and the right treatment, Norling recovered and was able to move forward with his life again.
In July 2014 he graduated with a doctorate in Philosophy from Cardiff University, where he heard about NCMH’s research.
Norling volunteered and spoke with researchers about his experiences, and also agreed to become a Research Champion for the centre to promote its work.
“As someone who had ‘walked the walk’ when it came to mental illness, I was pleased to be able to contribute” says Norling.
“I would encourage fellow sufferers of mental health problems to contact NCMH and talk openly to the researchers about their personal experience. Like catching a cold, mental illness can affect anyone, and so greater understanding is needed.”
The number of people in Wales volunteering to help with mental health research has doubled since the start of 2014.
The centre aims to contribute to better diagnosis, treatment and support for the future by collecting data from thousands of people on the genetic, psychological and environmental causes of mental health problems.
NCMH Director Professor Ian Jones said: “People like Clive are absolutely instrumental in our research, which we believe will make life better for people affected by mental illness in the future.
“We’re privileged to have his support and that of many thousands of other volunteers. But we need more people to come forward to help us learn how best to tackle mental health problems in the future.”
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Recruiting talented employees takes a certain amount of skill. The candidate needs a job, and you need to fill a role. It’s a partnership. So, just like you’re looking for specific qualifications in a potential employee, they too have certain expectations of you.
Do read the candidates resume so that you can discuss relevant information pertaining to the job position.
Do introduce yourself with a firm handshake to help the candidate feel more comfortable in an unfamiliar environment.
Do be on time to show the candidate that punctuality and attendance matters on both their end and yours.
Do discuss all of the fantastic perks your business can offer them such as competitive compensation, benefits, career advancement opportunities, catered lunches, paid time off, overtime pay, etc.
Do give candidates something to be excited about by putting some focus on your organization’s culture and values.
Don’t surprise the candidate. Instead, be transparent about the hiring process being sure to set proper expectations.
Don’t forget to write down notes on each candidate’s resume. Throughout the hiring process, you will meet a lot of people, so it’s important to have specific details to refer back to.
Don’t stick to certain hiring processes especially if you haven’t been getting the results you wanted with previous new hires.
Don’t let inexperienced staff handle the initial screening and interview process. An employee who doesn’t have the proper hiring background could easily overlook candidates whose talent could be best utilized.
Don’t forget that everything you say or do during the hiring process could cause the candidate to see the organization, culture, and management in either a negative or positive light.
Don’t drag the interview out or lead a candidate on if you know they aren’t the right fit. After all, you could be using that time to recruit someone you feel has more potential for your organization.
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Reasons for nipple discharge can include stimulation of the breast, pregnancy, medications, galactorrhea (secretion of milk or similar substance), an abscess or other breast infection, hormonal imbalances (like hypothyroidism), fibrocystic breasts (breasts are very fibrous), blocked mammary duct, breast cancer and intraductal papilloma (non cancerous mass), use of marijuana, anise and fennel.
Reasons for nipple discharge can include stimulation of the breast, pregnancy, medications, galactorrhea (secretion of milk or similar substance), an abscess or other breast infection, hormonal imbalances (like hypothyroidism), fibrocystic breasts (breasts are very fibrous), blocked mammary duct, breast cancer and intraductal papilloma (non cancerous mass), use of marijuana, anise and fennel. Would you like to video or text chat with me?
Nipple discharge that is transparent or sticky should be evaluated by your doctor. Clear and sticky discharge is very much like plasma, since that is the source of the secretion.
Unilateral spontaneous clear or bloody discharge is considered suspicious and requires a full workup.
Unilateral spontaneous clear or bloody discharge is considered suspicious and requires a full workup. Would you like to video or text chat with me?
There are hundreds of articles describing what dissociative identity disorder (DID) is, but there aren't many articles describing what DID is not. With all of the misconceptions and stigma out there about DID, it is just as important to write about what DID is not as it is to write about what DID is. Let us clear the air about DID.
There are still many people, including professionals, who believe that dissociative identity disorder is a made up illness and that people fake their DID symptoms, either consciously or unconsciously, for a variety of reasons. This is not the case. DID is a legitimate disorder, just as real as depression or bipolar disorder. Dissociative identity disorder is recognized by the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) and the International Classification of Diseases (ICD).
DID is chronic. Unlike some other illnesses or psychiatric disorders, dissociative identity disorder doesn't run its course and resolve itself within a short amount of time. Dissociative identity disorder is for life. Treatment often includes long-term therapy, sometimes even life-long therapy. Even if the person chooses integration, they will always be susceptible to dissociation and still be affected by DID -- just not to the degree they were before.
There has been a huge misconception over the decades that DID is related to schizophrenia, a disorder that includes symptoms of auditory and visual hallucinations. People with DID often experience auditory hallucinations, as they can hear the voices of their alters inside. These auditory hallucinations are not the same as those experienced in psychotic disorders.
While some people with DID also have a comorbid diagnosis of schizophrenia, the two disorders are unrelated. Schizophrenia is a psychotic disorder with a genetic component that is treated primarily with medication, while DID is a dissociative disorder caused by trauma that is treated primarily with therapy.
Another misconception people have is that DID makes a person violent. In the media, people with DID are portrayed as serial killers, murderers, and violent people who should be avoided at all costs. The truth is that DID is not a violent disorder. People with DID are not inherently dangerous or abusive; in fact, people with DID are just as, if not less likely, to engage in violent behavior as people without psychiatric conditions.
I've come into contact with a few people who, upon finding out about my DID diagnosis, said that I am lucky to have all these alters to do the work for me. While I understand where they would get that idea, having DID is definitely not lucky, nor does it make life easier. Dissociation complicates everything: relationships, work, school, family, and life.
Dissociative identity disorder is not a benefit, nor is it a curse. It's a disorder, a real disorder, and a lifelong disorder. But it is a disorder that can be managed with the right support, and more understanding of what DID is and is not.
That depends on your location. If you are in the US, there are listings for psychologists trained in trauma and dissociation. You can also search for therapists online and see what their areas of expertise are. Some do list dissociative disorders. Therapists with experience in DID are not as common, so it may take a little extra work, but they are out there.
We believe that preventative care is essential for staying in good oral health. Our goal is to keep our patients as healthy as possible. The best way to do so is through ongoing dental care and teaching our patients how to practice good oral hygiene at home. If you live in the 78626 area, call (512) 864-9010 to schedule your exam and to learn how you can stay healthy year-round.
Dr. Mathias works with patients of various ages and knows how to help children to feel comfortable while visiting the dentist. Families throughout Texas visit our dentist office to for their child to receive a teeth cleaning. We recommend that teeth cleanings and exams start from a very young age. This is important for ensuring that baby teeth grow in properly and stay healthy until the adult teeth are ready to come in. People may not realize how important healthy baby teeth are. Children can get cavities and gum disease just like adults do. The difference being that children are less capable of understanding or dealing with discomfort. We recommend that parents throughout Georgetown bring their children in for dental cleanings and examinations at least twice a year. This way, we can remove harmful plaque and bacteria in order to prevent cavities.
While cleaning children’s teeth, our staff will be sure to practice gentle dentistry. By building a rapport with our young patients, they will feel more relaxed during their dental appointments. Thus, visiting the dentist becomes fun instead of intimidating. We also recommend that parents take the time to read stories about going to the dentist and play games by teaching children how to examine their toy’s teeth. These little steps can help children to feel comfortable when getting their own teeth cleaned. By doing so twice a year, their baby teeth are more likely to stay in until they are supposed to fall out, and their adult teeth will also stay healthier. If you have questions about scheduling an appointment for your child call 512-864-9010.
We recommend that adults throughout Georgetown TX receive teeth cleanings at least twice a year, as well. Good oral health is important regardless of how old you are. As people age, their risk for an oral infection continues to increase. The older teeth get, the more the protective enamel starts to wear away, and it can become easier to get a cavity. The best way to combat this is by brushing and flossing throughout the day in addition to visiting the dentist on a regular basis. We offer flexible appointment times so that you can schedule an appointment around your work or family schedule, making it easier than ever to get a teeth cleaning.
Regularly scheduled dental cleaning and examinations can help to prevent a dental emergency. Many adults go far too long between visits to the dentist. As a year or two goes by, infections can develop that create a painful situation and lead to dental emergencies. For example, a minor cavity can be corrected with minimal discomfort. However, if the infection spreads into the center of the tooth, the dental pulp can become infected and a root canal will become necessary. Fortunately, these types of infections can typically be avoided by scheduling an appointment twice a year with Dr. Mathias. It is important to keep in mind that healthy teeth are also less likely to become damaged or injured. By staying in good health, you can prevent teeth from becoming cracked or chipped during an accident.
During the teeth cleaning and examination, we will also discuss ways that you can keep your teeth and gums healthy at home. At Healthy Smiles Dentistry, we believe that good oral hygiene at home is important to do in conjunction with visiting our office. We recommend that you use a soft toothbrush to brush your teeth twice a day and use fluoride toothpaste. This will keep harmful sugar and bacteria off of your teeth and the fluoride will help to strengthen them. You will also benefit from flossing daily to get food particles and bacteria out of hard to reach places. Following up with an antibacterial mouthwash will help to kill any remaining germs.
Your diet is also important to good oral health. Make sure to drink plenty of water and eat a diet that contains dairy products, lean protein, green vegetables and complex carbs so that your body gets the nutrients it needs to stay healthy. We can provide additional tips and information during your dental cleaning and examinations. To schedule your appointment with Dr. Mathias call 512-864-9010.
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Red onions and apple peels may be the best known sources of quercetin, but there are also plenty of other foods that contain a lot of quercetin. If you are trying to increase your intake of this powerful antioxidant, be sure to include the following 10 foods in your diet:
When it comes to the best natural sources of quercetin, it's hard to beat capers: these edible flower buds contain a whopping 234 milligrams of quercetin per 100 grams. That's six times the amount found in red onions!
Along with apple peels which we'll talk about later, onions are among the best known dietary sources of quercetin. Among the onion family, red onions are by far the best source of quercetin, with a 100-gram portion providing 39 milligrams of this powerful flavonoid.
Elderberries are highly valued for their health benefits in many European countries. These tart black berries are particularly known for their extremely strong antioxidant properties, which have been largely attributed to their high content of phenolic compounds such as anthocyanins and quercetin. According to data published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, elderberries contain a whopping 27 milligrams of quercetin per 100 grams.
The next food on our list is the superfood kale. Kale contains 23 milligrams of quercetin per 100 grams, which is seven times the amount of found in broccoli, another Brassica vegetable that is often touted as a good source of quercetin.
Okra doesn't usually appear on lists of foods recommended for people who want to up their intake of quercetin, perhaps because it's not as widely consumed as foods like onions and apples. However, with 21 milligrams of quercetin per 100 grams, okra has definitely earned its place on this list of the best sources of quercetin.
With 19 milligrams of quercetin per 100 grams, apple peels are an excellent source of this powerful flavonoid. The flesh of an apple, by contrast, provides only small amounts of quercetin.
Also known as black chokeberries, aronia berries, are known for their extremely strong antioxidant properties. The antioxidant powers of these small dark berries have been largely attributed to their extremely high content of anthocyanins, but they also contain significant amounts of other antioxidant compounds, including quercetin. In fact, with 19 milligrams of quercetin per 100 grams, aronia berries are on par with apple skin when it comes to providing quercetin!
Cranberries are yet another example of a quercetin-rich berry, and with 15 milligrams of quercetin per 100 grams, they are not far behind aronia berries. For maximum benefits, go for fresh cranberries: they have been found to contain significantly more quercetin than their dried, sweetened counterparts.
When it comes to the best vegetable sources of quercetin, asparagus is right there on top of the list after onions, kale and okra. But exactly how much quercetin do these lovely spears contain? According to analysis, 100 grams of cooked asparagus (or 6 medium-sized spears) contains 15 milligrams of quercetin.
Dried goji berries are a popular snack food among health food enthusiasts who keep praising their exceptionally high pro-vitamin A and iron content. But turns out, these superberries are also packed with quercetin, with dried goji berries providing 14 milligrams of this powerful antioxidant.
[Jesus said,] "And I assure you that the time is coming, indeed it’s here now, when the dead will hear my voice — the voice of the Son of God. And those who listen will live. The Father has life in himself, and he has granted that same life-giving power to his Son. And he has given him authority to judge everyone because he is the Son of Man."
I have a friend who has been deaf for most of his life. He has a great anticipation of the day he will be able to hear again. He tells everybody he knows that the very first words he will hear are these: "Lloyd, this is Jesus. It's time to rise up and come home to be with me in glory!" All of us who have lived for the Lord will hear him call us from our graves. What an awesome thought: Even though I live thousands of years after Jesus' death, resurrection and ascension, I will get to hear his voice and share in glory and grace.
Almighty God, Father of all life and sustainer of the universe, you spoke the things in my world into existence. You spoke your word through the prophets and the inspired writers of Scripture. I trust that you will one day have Jesus also call my name, and I will rise up and come home to you. Please accept my thanks and praise until that day is fully realized! In Jesus' name. Amen.