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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Arthritis / October 2006Palm Pilates Revisited
Hi Gang! Just a quick note here as I'm not supposed to keyboard for any more than 15 minutes a day until my hands heal a little more from my hand surgery. Thank goodness I'm a fairly fast typist! Had the hand surgery on both hands on the 25th of september, and so far, so good! Was a bit bumpy the first week or two with my hands wrapped up like boxing gloves, but much easier now that the dressings are off and the stitches are out! Also did my first two infustions of Rituxan and am waiting now to see if it is going to work for me. Just had the second infusion last week, so have a bit of a wait to see yet. RD said 6-8 weeks for it to kick in if it is going to work. The infusions were ok, although, both times I broke out in hives when they game me the IV benedryl. Go figure?! After the first infusion, landed in the hospital with side effect issues, but was a little more prepared the second time around. The side effects were still unpleasant, but they have started to subside now---thank goodness! In any case, I was wondering for those of you that have palm pilots, if you could share some of your experiences with the palm pilots with me. 1. Can the palm pilots be used independently of a computer or do you absolutely have to have a computer to use one? 2. When entering adresses and phone numbers in the palm pilot, does the palm pilot allow/have space for more than just one or two phone numbers? 3. Does the palm pilot allow you to add additional notes/information in the same area that you enter the phone numbers and addresses? 4. Does anyone have any recommendations on specific types of palm pilots that are very user friendly? 5. If you were going to buy a new palm pilot today, what brand/kind would you buy? Thanks for any and all input on this subject, I really appreciate it!!! . . . . . Donna G > 1. Can the palm pilots be used independently of a computer or do you > absolutely have to have a computer to use one? Yes - they don't need the computer at all except as a really convenient back up storage. I use both the computer and the palm. I use the palm when I'm out and about and the computer version when I'm at home. > 2. When entering adresses and phone numbers in the palm pilot, does > the palm pilot allow/have space for more than just one or two phone > numbers? Yes - they have home, work, mobile, fax, email, and just about any way of contacting the people that you can come up with. > 3. Does the palm pilot allow you to add additional notes/information > in the same area that you enter the phone numbers and addresses? Most have not only four or five extra blocks for info, but you can also add a note to any of the entries. > 4. Does anyone have any recommendations on specific types of palm > pilots that are very user friendly? I love my Zire 31 PalmOne. It was barely over $100 and has been a workhorse for me. > 5. If you were going to buy a new palm pilot today, what brand/kind > would you buy? I would get another Zire without reservation. Hope this helps, Donna. DeeTee The only thing I could add to DeeTee's post is that my Treo is a cell phone, built by Palm, which has the best of both worlds in one unit. I couldn't live without it. I have my cell phone (which is my emergency number for Rachel's school) with me at all times, and it includes all contact info and calendars pertaining to her. If this thing dies, I probably won't be far behind.lol Kelly C. >> 1. Can the palm pilots be used independently of a computer or do you >> absolutely have to have a computer to use one? [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] > Hope this helps, Donna. > DeeTee LOLOLOL...........I think I need to find a palm pilot that helps me spell too! Can't believe that I spelled pilot the way that I did in the subject line! Whoooo boy, I think I need a brain transplant! . . . Donna G. . . . ANGELS EXIST, but some times, since they don't all have wings, we call them FRIENDS...... Well, I wasn't going to say anything, but I did think at first that it was some new form of exercise!lol Kelly C. > LOLOLOL...........I think I need to find a palm pilot that helps me > spell too! Can't believe that I spelled pilot the way that I did in [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > ANGELS EXIST, but some times, since they don't all have wings, we call > them FRIENDS...... Donna G. . . . ANGELS EXIST, but some times, since they don't all have wings, we call them FRIENDS...... Well actually Donna, when you first started talking about your hand surgerys....I thought maybe you were going to tell us about some excercises for the hands that you had to do to help them heal...LOL. Hope the healing is quick and Please don't over do on the keyboard as you do want them to heal quickly and without complications. Hugs Cindy > LOLOLOL...........I think I need to find a palm pilot that helps me > spell too! Can't believe that I spelled pilot the way that I did in [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > ANGELS EXIST, but some times, since they don't all have wings, we call > them FRIENDS...... > Well actually Donna, when you first started talking about your hand > surgerys....I thought maybe you were going to tell us about some excercises > for the hands that you had to do to help them heal...LOL. me too, me too.  SignatureNann remove the Gator cheer to email me Simply the thing I am shall make me live --- William Shakespeare Donna, I didn't even notice the misspelling. I read it for what it was supposed to be. What does that say about my brain? Gwen > LOLOLOL...........I think I need to find a palm pilot that helps me > spell too! Can't believe that I spelled pilot the way that I did in [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > ANGELS EXIST, but some times, since they don't all have wings, we call > them FRIENDS...... Donna, I also thought you were going to talk about exercises you need to do for your hands. ;-) I sure hope things go well and you have a speedy recovery. Have been thinking of you alot. I sure hope you don't have anymore reactions or side effects with the Rituxan. You take care and don't be typing too much. I know you want to be back with us and we want you back. But you have to do what you have to do to recover quickly and correctly. SignatureLove and hugs Jo (\__/) .~ ~. )) /O O ./ .' {O__, \ { / . . ) \ |-| '-' \ } )) Warning: squirrels. .( _( )_.' '---.~_ _ _& >> LOLOLOL...........I think I need to find a palm pilot that helps me >> spell too! Can't believe that I spelled pilot the way that I did in >> the subject line! Whoooo boy, I think I need a brain transplant! >> >> Donna G. Hey SJ, what's the latest on Denise? How is she coming along??? Hope you are doing better too! . . . . Donna G. . . . ANGELS EXIST, but some times, since they don't all have wings, we call them FRIENDS...... Denise is still healing. It is slow going. She can walk further now. But still not able to do much else. She saw her lung dr yesterday and he seems to think she is doing good so far. She is upset though because they had to increase her pain meds and neurotin to help with the nerve damage done by the surgery. She is in alot of pain right now. Me, I am about the same. But I did hurt myself yesterday. The bum leg that I supposedly didn't hurt when I fell, that has permanent damage done in it now from the fall. My hip popped out when I was getting in the car, I of course moaned and whimpered. Some woman two cars down thought that was funnier than all get out. If my hip wouldn't have gone out, I would have shown her how funny pain is. ;-) But today now, I keep getting spasms and cramps down the back of my leg, also sharp pains in the knee, and the ankle is all swollen again. Did I say I hate this weather. ;-) But life goes on and I know alot of others have far worse stuff going on. My lungs still are not doing good either. OH yeah Jim is going for a job interview tomorrow. Then he got a call from a friend he used to work with and they have a lead for him to follow too. So we are hoping he gets one of these jobs. This boss he has now is not working him enough and we still have to keep getting money from his dad. That is sad. SignatureLove and hugs Jo (\__/) .~ ~. )) /O O ./ .' {O__, \ { / . . ) \ |-| '-' \ } )) Warning: squirrels. .( _( )_.' '---.~_ _ _& > > Hey SJ, what's the latest on Denise? How is she coming along??? [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > ANGELS EXIST, but some times, since they don't all have wings, we call > them FRIENDS...... SJ. praying for one of the jobs to work out. Gwen > Denise is still healing. It is slow going. She can walk further now. But > still not able to do much else. She saw her lung dr yesterday and he seems [quoted text clipped - 36 lines] >> ANGELS EXIST, but some times, since they don't all have wings, we call >> them FRIENDS...... Thanks Gwen, He is still gone, so I know he had the appt in SF at 1. and it was suppose to be a twenty minute interview. He was talking about stopping in at the administrative office on his way home about the other job, so he might be there now. I will let you know as soon as we know. SignatureLove and hugs Jo (\__/) .~ ~. )) /O O ./ .' {O__, \ { / . . ) \ |-| '-' \ } )) Warning: squirrels. .( _( )_.' '---.~_ _ _& > SJ. praying for one of the jobs to work out. > Gwen > Me, I am about the same. But I did hurt myself yesterday. The bum leg that I > supposedly didn't hurt when I fell, that has permanent damage done in it now > from the fall. My hip popped out when I was getting in the car, I of course > moaned and whimpered. Some woman two cars down thought that was funnier than > all get out. If my hip wouldn't have gone out, I would have shown her how > funny pain is. ;-) heehee, I know what you mean! Some folks are just as insensitive as all get out. > OH yeah Jim is going for a job interview tomorrow. Then he got a call from a > friend he used to work with and they have a lead for him to follow too. So > we are hoping he gets one of these jobs. oh boy, I am ramping up the prayers some more - though the 2 of you are always in mine. SignatureNann remove the Gator cheer to email me Simply the thing I am shall make me live --- William Shakespeare LOLOLOL...........I think I need to find a palm pilot that helps me spell too! Can't believe that I spelled pilot the way that I did in the subject line! Whoooo boy, I think I need a brain transplant! LOL! what? you mean "palm pilates" isn't part of your hand surgery rehab???? darn! and here i thought i could check it out on the web, find a local palm pilates program and benefit from it.<grin> hey kid, heal up quickly! kate . . . Donna G. . . . ANGELS EXIST, but some times, since they don't all have wings, we call them FRIENDS...... Donna, What side effects on the rituxan. Think I will be starting in the next 2 weeks or so. Kelly > Hi Gang! > [quoted text clipped - 43 lines] > . > Donna G Even if you are a fast typist, please don't overdo it; I believe that it's more about the flexing and the impact than about how many minutes you type. They may mean "15 minutes a day" for people who do "biblical typing" (seek and ye shall find). That would mean five minutes for a faster typist. It reminds me of a photographer I once knew who came down with German measles; when they told him to avoid bright lights, he went into the darkroom to print pictures and caused himself some big problems. They meant for him to avoid looking at bright lights as his eyes were very sensitive, and here he was staring into the enlarger via the grain focusing tool. One or two days more rest can mean one or two weeks sooner recovery. Take care of yourself, Norman |
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