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butterflydawn @butterflydawn (297) • Canada 6 Mar 07

Do you go for or know anyone who needs to go for dialysis three days a week? How long have they been on dialysis? How long do they have to be hooked up and stay on the dialysis each time? Do you have to drive very far to get them...

dialysis

kidney disease

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butterflydawn It is good for you that you only have to go twice a week as most people usually have to be there the three times. I drive my dad because of his age, and the fact that he no longer has his driver's license and is almost blind at this point so couldn't go on his...

27 Mar 09

djsimba1982 @djsimba1982 (53) 7 Dec 06

I have been on dialysis now for almost 5 years, i sometimes get very tired and weak after a session and sometimes need to take an afternoon nap.

kidney failure

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butterflydawn Some people maintain the shunt I believe it's called, in the chest where it's hooked up to a vein or artery, and the hookup remains attached all the time. My dad refused to have the operation to enlarge the veins in his arm so he still has his access in his...

3 Jul 07

janand @janand (156) • United States 26 Jun 07

can anyone tell me if there is a complete cure for kidney failure?

acute renal failure

kidney failure

renal failure

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butterflydawn I someone isn't in complete kidney failure and they follow a rigid diet for renal failure, it's surprising how well one can do, but you do need to keep getting checking for the various levels. Once the kidneys are failing, there really isn't much else to do...

3 Jul 07

butterflydawn @butterflydawn (297) • Canada 6 May 07

What are you going to do for Mother's Day? Is your mother still alive to celebrate or what do you do if they aren't?

mothers day plans

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butterflydawn Well I hope that someone takes you out for dinner, and you are also able to wish your mother a Happy Mother's Day. My mother passed away almost 10 years ago, so I often find it difficult celebrating Mother's day. I do have two other women in my life who...

7 May 07

resa77 @resa77 (51) • United States 6 May 07

I currently own two greyhounds and do "Show and Tells" for the local greyhound adoption group because of the many misconceptions about greyhounds as pets. Please help me out by telling me what are some of the first things you...

dogs

greyhounds

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butterflydawn The exercise is good for them...but they can manage without a lot.. They make excellent companions...are very loving and want to be with you. Some are guard dogs...although certainly not a traditional part for them.

6 May 07

winterose @winterose (39887) • Canada 3 May 07

What do you do when you are feeling tired? What do you do shake that tired feeling? I am feeling very tired, I get these bouts every month when all I want to do is sleep. What do you do?

feeling tired

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butterflydawn Extra vitamins, going to bed earlier....

6 May 07

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daycarepal @daycarepal (1998) • United States 4 May 07

I'm just curious how other moms feel about this.....I have a home daycare and today is one of the little guys birthdays. He is turning 2 years old today. Such a cutie!! Anyway, his mom is off from work today but still brought him...

birthday

child

daycare

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butterflydawn Chertsy made some good points especially since the mother is paying for the daycare anyway. You just never know why the mom needed or took the time to spend alone. Perhaps she even had some doctor's appointments or was planning something for the evening with...

6 May 07

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butterflydawn @butterflydawn (297) • Canada 6 May 07

What are you going to do for Mother's Day? Is your mother still alive to celebrate or what do you do if they aren't?

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butterflydawn That must be hard having both your mother and your daughter living so far away. Hope you have a Happy Mother's Day.

6 May 07

butterflydawn @butterflydawn (297) • Canada 23 Apr 07

Just wondering how many people out there have actually gone into remission with their fibromyalgia? If you had to decide on a number from 1 to 10 with 10 being the highest, what level would you say your pain seems to average...

pain

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butterflydawn To add to that, it was only just recently that I started hearing about people saying they were in remission, so that's why I was asking about it. I had never heard it mentioned as a remission before...but it would be nice to think that there actually is a...

6 May 07

butterflydawn @butterflydawn (297) • Canada 23 Apr 07

Just wondering how many people out there have actually gone into remission with their fibromyalgia? If you had to decide on a number from 1 to 10 with 10 being the highest, what level would you say your pain seems to average...

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butterflydawn ArysMom, I've never heard of the fibro going into remission either, although I have heard some people say that their fibro has eased up pretty good at times. I suppose it's a matter of finding what does and doesn't help for everyone, and what also may be a...

6 May 07

butterflydawn @butterflydawn (297) • Canada 23 Apr 07

Just wondering how many Sheltie owners are out there? Has your Sheltie been de-barked? How do you feel about the practice of de-barking a dog?

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butterflydawn Enjoy your puppy. Hope the bark collar works. I've heard about them but never tried one. Ah, the water bottle trick... it works sometimes and continue enforcing by saying no each time. Good luck.

30 Apr 07

butterflydawn @butterflydawn (297) • Canada 23 Apr 07

Just wondering how many people out there have actually gone into remission with their fibromyalgia? If you had to decide on a number from 1 to 10 with 10 being the highest, what level would you say your pain seems to average...

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butterflydawn Thanks Patgalca. Along with the pain I have had terrible fatigue recently, and have been having to go to bed early most nights which is not usual for me. I just can't seem to get caught up on my sleep. If I had to rate my own pain I'd have to do it based on...

23 Apr 07

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butterflydawn @butterflydawn (297) • Canada 23 Apr 07

Just wondering how many Sheltie owners are out there? Has your Sheltie been de-barked? How do you feel about the practice of de-barking a dog?

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butterflydawn In order to de-bark a dog it requires surgery on the dogs vocal cords. Apparently they cut a part of the vocal cord, which reduces the sound of the bark, however does not stop it. From what I've been able to learn, there are a lot of people who run kennels...

23 Apr 07

butterflydawn @butterflydawn (297) • Canada 24 Mar 07

How much do you really love those little guys that run around your home? To what lengths would you go to save your dog or cat if it was sick or dying? Do you treat them like part of the family, or are they banned from the...

are they family or not

dogs cats

pets

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butterflydawn Awe, sounds like your cats are pretty special winterose. They are alot like very special children. I love my dogs and cat very much as well.

20 Apr 07

butterflydawn @butterflydawn (297) • Canada 24 Mar 07

How much do you really love those little guys that run around your home? To what lengths would you go to save your dog or cat if it was sick or dying? Do you treat them like part of the family, or are they banned from the...

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butterflydawn Glad to hear you appreciate and care a great deal for you pets.

20 Apr 07

butterflydawn @butterflydawn (297) • Canada 2 Mar 07

Has your child ever cut their own hair or another childs before? What did you do about it when you found out?

hair cutting

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butterflydawn Oh wow, your daughter really did a number on her hair didn't she. lol You just never know what they are going to do, or how.

20 Apr 07

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butterflydawn @butterflydawn (297) • Canada 26 Feb 07

I know there are a lot of people here on MyLot. Just wondering where everyone is from? How many of you will come and share this information? Does MyLot have people from all over the world??

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butterflydawn Hi loriclaire. Thanks for your response. What's it like there in the Philippines?

20 Apr 07

butterflydawn @butterflydawn (297) • Canada 14 Apr 07

When was the last time that you went to a sleepover? Do you think they are just for kids or for adults too? I went to one last night with some friends and we stayed up really late, then sat and talked for half the night with...

sleepovers

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butterflydawn Hi Judytoo,Nice that you can plan get togethers at your daughters house, and include the kids as well. There's always so much one can do during those times. I know we certainly enjoyed our sleep over on Friday night. Didn't get a whole lot of sleep, but it...

15 Apr 07

butterflydawn @butterflydawn (297) • Canada 14 Apr 07

When was the last time that you went to a sleepover? Do you think they are just for kids or for adults too? I went to one last night with some friends and we stayed up really late, then sat and talked for half the night with...

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butterflydawn What a great idea winterose. Nice when two single parentscan can get together and spend time with one a nother, ands

15 Apr 07

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