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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Feb 20, 2009 - 10:23pm PT
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It's an open invite;...so you know who will probably be there.......(Hope this won't scare anyone away.....)...His head looks big, doesn't it?.....
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Feb 20, 2009 - 10:36pm PT
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Start poppin' the cialis;...then not only won't you be able to use your arms or hands, but you will have to contact your physician if you have an erection lasting more than 5 hours.......(maybe the nurses can help you with that situation too......)
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Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
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Feb 20, 2009 - 10:45pm PT
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Thanks for the clarification & importatant distiction between the two drugs Ezra.
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Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
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Feb 20, 2009 - 10:49pm PT
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almost done with the numbers...
from August 2007
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Ezra
Social climber
WA, NC, Idaho Falls
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Feb 20, 2009 - 11:15pm PT
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you're killing me tar, this is like a torturing board exam.
I'm REALLY not an endocrine expert, although I theroretically am qualified to interpret the shite. I have absolutely no frigging idea how to deal with burned out adrenals, although it can be a very serious problem and replacment of Cortisol, aldosterone and testosterone may be necessary. Acute adrenal failure can be fatal, as you are already aware (your situation sounds more chronic). Seek qualified medical advice, as I am not qualified in this area.
DHEA is supposedly a testosterone precursor and available at any health store, you mentioned you had already tried it.
Out for the night (my head hurts after the adrenal axis crap).
-e
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Ezra
Social climber
WA, NC, Idaho Falls
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Feb 20, 2009 - 11:27pm PT
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Tar,
One last thought,
Long term prednisone use causes adrenal suppression, rapid with-drawl of high prednisone doses can be fatal (hypotension (low blood pressure) among other things), make sure you taper slowly if you ever use the stuff (as any one should). Particularly with your poor adrenal function to begin with this would be even more crucial.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Feb 20, 2009 - 11:28pm PT
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Having to work hard for the living lately, I am way behind on my lovely posts :D
Have not read this thread in depth except it is for the
TARBUSTER Dude. One of the best and significantly unique, great and Talented humans on this planet....as well as caring for humans that need it ..... like yo at the last J. Reunion.
So, Mr. TB, Yo Mon, we will be there for you (if the creek don't rise) and you know if our business can help at all, whatever you need is there for you... medical supplies, equipment or pharmacy IV infusion and sterile compounding. Just let us know.
Peace,Joy and Respect to all around the Great Campfire. Lynne
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Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
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Feb 20, 2009 - 11:31pm PT
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Just getting your eyeballs on this is great Ezra.
I mean, it's ostensibly a forum where we seek to enjoy ourselves.
So you are taking in a lot and adding quite a bit here, especially given the venue.
Thanks a whole bunch for your contribution.
Also, it's possible other MD's will be looking in on it.
Healyje has started a thread to direct them here if they happen to wander by this forum.
(Cheers Lynne!!!)
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Ezra
Social climber
WA, NC, Idaho Falls
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Feb 20, 2009 - 11:47pm PT
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Tar,
I have really enjoyed working through this. I like a good intellectual challenge, which is why I went in to medicine (also to help others, although the system doesn't seem set up to do that in this country).
My earlier statement may have been incomplete about microvascular surgery. It's done all the time, particularly in hands. I have never heard about in the fore arms. Most vascular surgeons use doppler flow to justify digging up a limb for revascularization (your flows were good).
Although because it has affected you ability to work you might find some one who would try surgery, but I would exhaust the conservative non surgical route first.
best,
if you have any questions that you don't want to broadcast to the planet
ezraellis@hotmail.com (my supertopo e-mail may be wrong.)
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mooser
Trad climber
seattle
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Feb 21, 2009 - 12:11am PT
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I sure would love to be there to be part of this, but I'm not sure I can change my flight to make it possible. I'll be on the eastside climbing with my brother, and am scheduled to leave the 25th. Man...if there was some way to pull this off, it sounds like a great event to be part of, and very fun to be supportive of one of the most positive guys on this forum. Must get creative...must get creative...
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nature
climber
Tucson, AZ
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Feb 21, 2009 - 12:19am PT
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Roy called... he begged. It was embarrassing but I caved ;-)
I'm bringing fish... and a lot of it.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Feb 21, 2009 - 12:22am PT
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Nature, let us know what nights and we will 'send'. :D Lynne
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Jaybro
Social climber
wuz real!
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Feb 21, 2009 - 01:22am PT
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Say Roy, if I can help with those translations, I have a fleeting knowledge of the Russian language, and a pretend knowledge of the russian mind, I could maybe help keep the terminals from being crossed, or something.
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Feb 21, 2009 - 01:53am PT
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I'm ready to party....
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Feb 21, 2009 - 01:56am PT
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No wonder (land) at least you have a smile on ya unlike.....
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Feb 21, 2009 - 01:56am PT
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No wonder (land) at least you have a smile on ya unlike.....
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nature
climber
Tucson, AZ
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Feb 21, 2009 - 02:09am PT
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Todd... Roy gave me your number. I'll call you Sunday (928 area code).
look.... the... fsck... out!
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Mimi
climber
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Feb 21, 2009 - 02:13am PT
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Yes, Mussy has an average sized largess head. Ha!
I like this pic of Tucker. So cheery! Good days.
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WBraun
climber
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Feb 21, 2009 - 02:18am PT
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The real question is.
Who's actually been/seen the inside of that thing?
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Mimi
climber
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Feb 21, 2009 - 02:22am PT
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I saw it once. I was waiting for him to get his gear to go climbing. Nothing to write home about. Tuck's a regular guy.
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