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    Any Doctors In The House?

    in Health and Medicine

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    General information about bursitis

    What is a bursa?

    Every person has hundreds of bursa scattered throughout the body. The function of a bursa is to decrease friction between two surfaces that move in different directions. The bursa can be thought of as a Ziplock bag with a small amount of oil and no air inside. Imagine rubbing this bag between your hands; movement of your hands would be smooth and effortless. That is what a bursa functions as--a smooth, slippery surface between two moving objects. Therefore, you tend to find a bursa at points where muscles and tendons glide over bones. Without the bursa between these surfaces, all movements would be painful.

    What is bursitis?

    Bursitis simply put is the inflammation of a bursa. In the normal state, the bursa provides a slippery surface that has almost no friction. A problem arises when a bursa becomes inflamed. The bursa loses its gliding capabilities, and becomes more and more irritated when it is moved.

    When the condition called bursitis occurs, the slippery bursa sac becomes swollen and inflamed. The added bulk of the swollen bursa causes more friction within already confined spaces. Also, the smooth gliding bursa becomes gritty and rough. Movement of an inflamed bursa are painful and irritating.

    What causes bursitis?

    Bursitis usually results from a repetitive movement or due to prolonged and excessive pressure. Patients who rest on their elbows for long periods or those who bend their elbows frequently and repetitively (for example, a custodian using a vacuum for hours at a time) can develop elbow bursitis, also called olecranon bursitis. Similarly in other parts of the body, repetitive use or frequent pressure can irritate a bursa and cause inflammation.

    Other causes of bursitis include traumatic injuries and systemic inflammatory conditions. Following trauma, such as a car accident or fall, a patient may develop bursitis. Usually a contusion causes swelling within the bursa. The bursa, which had functioned normally up to that point, no begins to develop irritation with what were normal movements and activities. This can lead to bursitis. Systemic inflammatory conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, may also lead to bursitis. These type of conditions predispose patients to developing inflammation of a bursa.

    http://orthopedics.about.com/cs/sportsmedi...lbursitis_2.htm

    Gentleman Scamp Good Man

    in General Topics

    Posted

    Maybe we should we start a poll on who we think the wind up merchant posing as Ning 2004 is?

    :o

    I know already.

    hello again

    Why you think me not Ning. I not lie to you and I not speak you bad.

    Anyway, I not care too much. I still remember my boyfriend before and him know I girlfriend him and my name Ning.

    bye bye

    Where are you now Ning?

    Are You On The Piss To Much And Wanna Cut Down?

    in General Topics

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    SO ARE YOU AN ALCOHOLIC? ???

    The sub-questions are designed to help shed light on the basic question. Read them only if necessary, but don't count them separately. What will eventually happen is that you will have a discussion with yourself; this is only an outline to give your conversation some constructive direction.

    This survey was written by recovering people. They had the same questions while they were still drinking or using and probably came up with the same answers. They survived and so will you. But there needs to be a starting point, and question No. 1 is as good a place as any ...

    1. Is there some particular reason why you are concerned about your drinking at this time?

    Are you drinking more often that you used to, or greater quantities when you do drink?

    Are you able to drink more without getting drunk?

    Do you sometimes have the shakes or other discomfort the next morning, and does a pick-me-up drink help make you feel better?

    2. Is one of the reasons for your concern the fact that some people are getting on your back about your drinking?

    Do close friends say you are acting differently these days, or that you undergo some kind of personality change when you drink?

    Are they suggesting that you cut down or cut it out?

    3. Do you have other friends that you prefer to be around these days -- people who don't mind your drinking, or don't mention it?

    Are these new friends that you've recently made?

    Are they fairly good drinkers, also?

    Do you have much else in common with them, or are drinking-related activities your main bond?

    Do you tend to prefer social events where drinking is more readily available?

    4. Have you had more than two or three memory lapses (called blackouts) in the past 90 days?

    After an evening or other period of drinking, have you forgotten where you left your car?

    Or how you got home?

    Have you had to call someone the next day to fill you in on what you were doing the night before?

    5. Do you sometimes regret things that you may have said or done while you were drinking?

    Are you ever embarrassed to the extent that you want to avoid certain people, or going back to a place where you may have done some foolish things?

    Do you wish that you could undo those things, or ever think that less drinking might help prevent them from happening again?

    6. Do you drink more than the people you are with, or do you ever load up your drinks so others don't notice what you are doing?

    Do you order or mix doubles for yourself while others are drinking singles?

    Do you carry an extra supply with you in case the host runs out, or the bar closes before you are ready to quit?

    Is there anything unusual about your drinking habits that might make other people wonder!

    7. Have you gotten careless about things that used to be important to you, or have you dropped certain activities from your routine?

    Do you spend less time with your children, spouse, or other family members than you used to?

    Are you less interested in some of your former hobbies or sports or entertainment source?

    Are you reducing outside activities that interfere with your drinking?

    8. Have you tried or considered changing things in your life in order to get along better and eliminate some of the problems?

    Have you thought of leaving your spouse, or the family, or going away for a while to give everybody a little extra space?

    Have you thought about changing jobs, or maybe even moving to another part of the country where you could make a clean start, without the hassles and disadvantages from the past?

    9. Do you ever wonder if some of the problems that may accompany your drinking would be lessened or go away, if you decided to stop entirely?

    Are there family arguments that might not flare up so often?

    Would work (or school) tardiness or absenteeism be somewhat improved?

    Are there financial or business setbacks that could be reduced? Insurance problems? Checkbook or household budget balancing?

    Difficulties in meeting obligations or paying back loans?

    10. Have you ever promised yourself that you would really try to cut down on your drinking without quitting altogether?

    Have you tried skipping certain nights of the week, or hours of the day, when you wouldn't drink at all?

    Have you tried switching brands or type of alcohol in order to keep from getting so drunk or losing control so much?

    Have you tried putting someone else in charge of your drinking to help you cut down?

    11. Have you ever tried to quit -- totally -- and not been able to?

    Have you ever set a date or duration when you would actually try to stop?

    Were there reasons why the effort really never took hold, or the timing never seemed right?

    Did your promise to quit seem less important when the deadline to quit rolled around?

    Was it easier to continue drinking than to fight the situation, and are you still drinking at this time?

    12. Was it difficult for you to make this self examination, and is this a subject you consider too personal to discuss with others?

    Do you intentionally avoid discussions about your drinking or its complications?

    Do you sometimes have your spouse or other persons intervene for you, or make excuses about your tardiness or other related problems?

    SCORING

    This is the simplest scoring system in the annals of do-it-yourself testing. Any "YES" answer to a main or sub-question has earned you membership in a not very exclusive population of several million people with drinking or drugging problems. The more "YES's" you toted up, the better off you are. Every "YES" you were able to mentally put down was a striking symbol of personal honesty. It meant that you have begun the process of self-realization -- a principle in which virtually all recovery problems are based. Without personal recognition of your condition, there can be no meaningful recovery.

    If you will consider each "YES" to be a minor victory in this same sense, you might want to take the test again and see how many more "YES's" you can identify. The enemies of recovery are guilt, denial and alibis. The allies are acceptance, understanding and honesty.

    If the results of the test suggest that you, or whoever you took the test for, are an alcoholic or other chemical dependent, congratulations. Now you're getting somewhere.

    http://www.alcoholicsvictorious.org/am-i-alc.html

    Are You On The Piss To Much And Wanna Cut Down?

    in General Topics

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    How to Cut Down on Your Drinking

    If you are drinking too much, you can improve your life and health by cutting down. How do you know if you drink too much? Read these questions and answer "yes" or "no":

    Do you drink alone when you feel angry or sad?

    Does your drinking ever make you late for work?

    Does your drinking worry your family?

    Do you ever drink after telling yourself you won't?

    Do you ever forget what you did while you were drinking?

    Do you get headaches or have a hang-over after you have been drinking?

    If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you may have a drinking problem. Check with your doctor to be sure. Your doctor will be able to tell you whether you should cut down or abstain. If you are alcoholic or have other medical problems, you should not just cut down on your drinking--you should stop drinking completely. Your doctor will advise you about what is right for you.

    If your doctor tells you to cut down on your drinking, these steps can help you:

    1. Write your reasons for cutting down or stopping.

    Why do you want to drink less? There are many reasons why you may want to cut down or stop drinking. You may want to improve your health, sleep better, or get along better with your family or friends. Make a list of the reasons you want to drink less.

    2. Set a drinking goal.

    Choose a limit for how much you will drink. You may choose to cut down or not to drink at all. If you are cutting down, keep below these limits:

    Women: No more than one drink a day

    Men: No more than two drinks a day

    A drink is:

    a 12-ounce bottle of beer;

    a 5-ounce glass of wine; or

    a 1 1/2-ounce shot of liquor.

    These limits may be too high for some people who have certain medical problems or who are older. Talk with your doctor about the limit that is right for you.

    Now--write your drinking goal on a piece of paper. Put it where you can see it, such as on your refrigerator or bathroom mirror. Your paper might look like this:

    My drinking goal

    I will start on this day ____________.

    I will not drink more than ______ drinks in 1 day.

    I will not drink more than ______ drinks in 1 week.

    or

    I will stop drinking alcohol.

    3. Keep a "diary" of your drinking.

    To help you reach your goal, keep a "diary" of your drinking. For example, write down every time you have a drink for 1 week. Try to keep your diary for 3 or 4 weeks. This will show you how much you drink and when. You may be surprised. How different is your goal from the amount you drink now? Use the "drinking diary" below to write down when you drink.

    Now you know why you want to drink less and you have a goal. There are many ways you can help yourself to cut down. Try these tips:

    Watch it at home.

    Keep a small amount or no alcohol at home. Don't keep temptations around.

    Drink slowly.

    When you drink, sip your drink slowly. Take a break of 1 hour between drinks. Drink soda, water, or juice after a drink with alcohol. Do not drink on an empty stomach! Eat food when you are drinking.

    Take a break from alcohol.

    Pick a day or two each week when you will not drink at all. Then, try to stop drinking for 1 week. Think about how you feel physically and emotionally on these days. When you succeed and feel better, you may find it easier to cut down for good.

    Learn how to say NO.

    You do not have to drink when other people drink. You do not have to take a drink that is given to you. Practice ways to say no politely. For example, you can tell people you feel better when you drink less. Stay away from people who give you a hard time about not drinking.

    Stay active.

    What would you like to do instead of drinking? Use the time and money spent on drinking to do something fun with your family or friends. Go out to eat, see a movie, or play sports or a game.

    Get support.

    Cutting down on your drinking may be difficult at times. Ask your family and friends for support to help you reach your goal. Talk to your doctor if you are having trouble cutting down. Get the help you need to reach your goal.

    Watch out for temptations.

    Watch out for people, places, or times that make you drink, even if you do not want to. Stay away from people who drink a lot or bars where you used to go. Plan ahead of time what you will do to avoid drinking when you are tempted.

    Do not drink when you are angry or upset or have a bad day. These are habits you need to break if you want to drink less.

    DO NOT GIVE UP!

    Most people do not cut down or give up drinking all at once. Just like a diet, it is not easy to change. That is okay. If you do not reach your goal the first time, try again. Remember, get support from people who care about you and want to help. Do not give up!

    http://www.mahidol.ac.th/mahidol/ra/rapc/mhpage.html

    When Thailand Get's Too Much

    in General Topics

    Posted

    Mental Health Page

    This page is aimed to provide a brief guidelines to help solving the everyday life mental health problems to the public in both English and Thai. The contents are prepared and maintained by a group of Thai psychiatrists in order to ensure their quality and validity. Anyway one should consider consulting professional help if the practices according the guidelines do not alleviate the problem. The contents are copy right but we allow anyone who wish to use the information in a non-profitable way.

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    Children & TV violence

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    Psychiatric medication for children

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    http://www.mahidol.ac.th/mahidol/ra/rapc/mhpage.html

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    Scampy's Diary

    in ASEAN NOW Community Pub

    Posted

    Right off topic on page 1 - more postings like the above and I'll soon have the longest running thread no worries! :o

    BTW - Cheers Doc r.e. title change. :D

    UPDATE: NING JUST RANG TO ASK WHAT I'M DOING AND MAKE SURE I DIDN'T SHOW SPLITLID THE PART OF THE HOME MOVIE WHICH BRIEFLY REVEALS HER BOOBIES. :D  :D

    I think auld Splitty has seen them already scamp.

    Stop shit stirring Paddy.

    I've done you a favour and contributed to your return, don't abuse it now. :D

    Your 48 hrs to make a decision on a job in BKK has expired.

    Scampy's Diary

    in ASEAN NOW Community Pub

    Posted

    Right off topic on page 1 - more postings like the above and I'll soon have the longest running thread no worries! :o

    BTW - Cheers Doc r.e. title change. :D

    UPDATE: NING JUST RANG TO ASK WHAT I'M DOING AND MAKE SURE I DIDN'T SHOW SPLITLID THE PART OF THE HOME MOVIE WHICH BRIEFLY REVEALS HER BOOBIES. :D:D

    I think auld Splitty has seen them already scamp.

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