Posted by BarbaraCat on April 9, 2004, at 15:23:06
In reply to ruthere » BarbaraCat, posted by katia on March 7, 2004, at 3:32:57
Hi Katia,
I posted yesterday, but don't know anymore where the heck these posts end up. So I wanted to get back to you anyway. Yes, I'm still here, emerging from a very dark and crazy tunnel and now med free. Life crashed very hard for me. So did our computers, dishwasher, car broke down. At least our 2 sick cats are still with us. Gotta give thanks for what we can, eh?Please tell me about your Lam rash. I'm down and out pretty seriously at the moment from getting Stevens Johnson rash from taking DMPS to chelate mercury. My last 50mg pill of Lamictal was the end of January so I don't think there's a huge correlation, but one has to wonder. Was in the hospital and saw 2 derm consultants, on the horn with the naturopath and the various staff. The consensus is it's a reaction to the chelating agent which may possibly be a sulfa drug allergy (although I've never been allergic to sulfas before). DMPS is a not FDA approved for chelating mercury so, of course, there's no accurate or consistent info anywhere. But I've got it and it's real lucky the progression halted when it did. Besides the rash and itching, it affected my mucous membranes so I'm blistered and bleeding from mouth to vagina and anus as well as having a semi-ulcerative rash on my body (thank god not the face). There's nothing to do except basic system support like plenty of water, watch for infections, good nutrition, enhance immunity, meditate, pray. There's really no 'cure' for it and cortisones cause more problems than not.
What happened with you and the rash? How much Lam were you taking? Please give me the details. There's so little info out there.
It's funny when so many intense things hit over such a short period of time. Something inside just surrenders and says 'aw shit, have your way with me and stop farting around'. I guess it's a step along the transformational path with all the lessons we're here to learn. The main one I've gotten for sure is how important it is to take only one moment at a time, really be in it in all its textures, and trust that the next moment will fall as it will. Each moment is manageable in discrete doses. It's the projection into the 'what if' scary shit that gets me into trouble. Worry is so addicting and so damaging. So this is a grand training in trust.
How is the Antabuse going? I considered it a few years ago after getting my first and only DUII but figured it wouldn't be physically good for me. My drinking has tapered down to practically nothing these days. I've gotten over the craving at last for the most part, or at least am able to choose not to give in to it. Being this sick also makes me want to puke when I think of the slimy swampwater gargoyle blood, or whatever we called it. Please let me know how you are. As I said, I replied to I think it was Fluffy trying to get back to you all. I won't be a regular because I'm really sick and it'll be a while before I'm back to swing again. But love ya, and hope you're doing well. Barbara
> HI Barb,
> Are u there anymore?
> katia
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