Gawain 0 #51 August 9, 2003 QuoteQuotewhere or what is Caledonia? Here buddy Ahh...French colony... QuoteSettled by both Britain and France during the first half of the 19th century, the island was made a French possession in 1853. It served as a penal colony for four decades after 1864. Agitation for independence during the 1980s and early 1990s seems to have dissipated. So, does that mean the vibes have a criminal intent? So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #52 August 9, 2003 "So, does that mean the vibes have a criminal intent? " You fools, Caledonia, Alba, and Scotland are the same place...... Either way Chris...I hope you got the long distance vibes.-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #53 August 9, 2003 Again...in awe of the Caledonian Vibes from the islands...wherever they are... So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #54 August 9, 2003 "...in awe of the Caledonian Vibes from the islands...wherever they are... " You should be Gawain, Caledonian vibes are very powerful, rare, and sincere.....-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tb62871 0 #55 August 10, 2003 Good vibes to you, Chris. Hope to see you out at the DZ soon. --TB Welcome my friends to the show that never ends. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #56 August 10, 2003 Thanks Tim. I really miss being out there. You're probably up to your B by now. Fly safe buddy. NacMac, I accept your Caledonian vibes. Coming from you, I'm sure they are true healing vibes. I'll know more on Monday. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinker 0 #57 August 10, 2003 preyin hard 4 u bro... see u soon... -the artist formerly known as sinker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldnewbie 0 #58 August 10, 2003 Sorry to hear this Muenkel!!! I'm having the same problems you are (for a long, long time now). I jumped once in june to get current, and here i am again, i will not be current as of next week, since i decided to stop jumping until my ears cleared up. They still are not better, so i went to an allergist last thursday. He said *no* jumping until they clear. I decided to go on Tuesday so i would stay current. (against what the doctor said) I think after hearing about your problems, I will just wait until my ears and sinus get better, even though i will have to go through recurrency training!!!(maybe this woudn't be that bad anyways, safety and all) Thanks for relating your problems, maybe it will help me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Muenkel 0 #59 August 10, 2003 Sorry to hear you're going through this also. Are you experiencing the vertigo? That's the toughest part of it. With me, it's not just that my ears are clogged. They did clear but filled back up. This is why my doc is suspicious of a perforation which is allowing any sinus fluid to just dump into the ear canals. Did your allergist rule out any tear or perforation in your case? Get better soon and do not jump until you are completely well. If you pop an eardrum, I hear it is excrutiatingly painful, and you don't want to deal with that during freefall. I was really lucky, because my doc did clear me to jump last Monday. Fortunately, I have realized the problem was not solved before this weekend. I really could have done some serious damage. Stay safe and be well, Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Muenkel 0 #60 August 10, 2003 QuoteIf you have any congestion in your head and a decongestant does not eliminate it -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- don't jump while on decongestants, either. sleepy time + jumpy time = not good. Hey, thanks for catching that Brian. Very important. I was referring to the non-drowsy decongestants such as pseudoephedrine. I didn't think of the ones with the antihistamines. No one should ever jump if they have taken an antihistamine. Chris Good to have a medical guy around. _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Snowbird 0 #61 August 10, 2003 Chris! Get yourself in working order! That's an order! This seriously sucks. I'm sending HUGS and VIBES right now! ((((((O)))))) \\\\\\\/////// Have you looked into any alternative treatments, like reflexology? Or an Eastern therapy like acupuncture? Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. -Robert A. Heinlein Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Muenkel 0 #62 August 10, 2003 Thanks Tina, I am being treated by a chiropractor who specializes in cranial work. It is her suspicion that there is a tear which would require conventional medical help. That's why she will decide on Monday if I should be referred to an Ear, Nose, Throat doctor. She first wants to see if the adjustments she made on Friday would give me relief. Unfortunately, it has only gotten worse since Friday. I believe it is time for a medical opinion. If there is a tear, reflexology or acupuncture would not be beneficial. If the medical doctor finds no tear, then those may be good options. Thanks for the suggestion. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites slotperfect 7 #63 August 10, 2003 Peace, patience, and quick healing, brother. Keep us informed about your health as things develop, OK?Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkyAnt 0 #64 August 10, 2003 If you get no joy from the next physician you see, I would perhaps try talking to a specialist or GP even who has some knowledge of hyperbaric medicine. AKA 'A Diving Dr'. I have all kinds of allergies and sinusitis like yourself. I have been SCUBA diving on and off for like 10 years so my eustachian tube is probably wider than your average land lover so I think this helps me. Simple over the counter drugs such as pseudoephedrine (check with the doc as it raises your heart rate a little, but wont make you drowsy) can make it easier to equalize. I could go on and on but I won't bore you with my medical history. "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." Edmund Burke (1729-1797) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites QuickDraw 0 #65 August 10, 2003 Or you could use that 'old Inca' method aka the hammer and nail. -- Hope you don't die. -- I'm fucking winning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites CrazyIvan 0 #66 August 10, 2003 QuoteOr you could use that 'old Inca' method aka the hammer and nail. After that, he'd be the new VERIZON guy: "Can you hear me now...?" __________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites oldnewbie 0 #67 August 10, 2003 Yes, I have been experiencing vertigo sometimes. Its been kind of weird, for no reason at all, sometimes when i make quick moves/turns when i'm walking or getting out of a chair, or if i raise my head i experience vertigo. yes, this does suck!! My allergist didn't mention anything about a tear or perforation. I'm going back to the doctors this week, and i will ask about that.!!! One doctor did clear me to jump, but the allergist said without a doubt, do not!!! I think I will listen to the allergist because of what you wrote!! So thank you for explaining your problems in this thread. You might have saved me from really screwing up, since I was going to jump this week, just to stay current. I guess staying current isn't as important as my ears/sinus. This really sucks, since I only have 3 weeks left on a 10 week vacation. I was hoping to lots of experience this summer, since i got my A license last February!! I had actually put away enough money for over 250 jumps. Oh well, i guess i will just put that money into the stock market!! Please keep us/me informed on how you progress, since I am really interested in this, obviously!!lol Good luck for your ear problems also, and get that A license!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VanillaSkyGirl 6 #68 August 10, 2003 Or you could use that 'old Inca' method aka the hammer and nail. Um....I was born in Peru. I know that you are joking, but the Incas were ahead of their time. They even performed brain surgery...of course, they also chewed on "coca leaves" to stay strong in certain altitudes... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites CrazyIvan 0 #69 August 10, 2003 Quotethey also chewed on "coca leaves" to stay strong in certain altitudes... ...and withstand the cold, don't forget that.__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Muenkel 0 #70 August 10, 2003 Oldnewbie, definitely listen to your allergist. You don't want to go through what I am going through...trust me. _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites QuickDraw 0 #71 August 10, 2003 Quoteof course, they also chewed on "coca leaves" to stay strong in certain altitudes... Man.. i really can't wait for my first HALO. "here...stick some of these in your mouth" "do they produce oxygen?" "um...no" -- Hope you don't die. -- I'm fucking winning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Snowbird 0 #72 August 10, 2003 Well then, my fingers are crossed that the doc has good news for you, in whatever form that may be. Oh, and I'm LMAO... 'Can you hear me now?' Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. -Robert A. Heinlein Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites oldnewbie 0 #73 August 11, 2003 Vanillaskygirl, its funny you should mention the coco leaves!! My parents were in Peru a few years ago, and they were climbing up that huge mountain side, and the guides gave everybody coco leaves to chew on. Whats funny about that is, my parents are the most conservative people in the world so now we tease them about being *drug users*!!! Well, its funny to my sisters and i anyways!!! Chow! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sunshine 2 #74 August 11, 2003 Hang in there Chris. Take care of yourself first. The sky will always be there waiting for you. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites pleifer 0 #75 August 11, 2003 hey hope it works out vibes from the west coast headed your way _________________________________________ The Angel of Duh has spoke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 4 Next Page 3 of 4 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. 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Muenkel 0 #59 August 10, 2003 Sorry to hear you're going through this also. Are you experiencing the vertigo? That's the toughest part of it. With me, it's not just that my ears are clogged. They did clear but filled back up. This is why my doc is suspicious of a perforation which is allowing any sinus fluid to just dump into the ear canals. Did your allergist rule out any tear or perforation in your case? Get better soon and do not jump until you are completely well. If you pop an eardrum, I hear it is excrutiatingly painful, and you don't want to deal with that during freefall. I was really lucky, because my doc did clear me to jump last Monday. Fortunately, I have realized the problem was not solved before this weekend. I really could have done some serious damage. Stay safe and be well, Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #60 August 10, 2003 QuoteIf you have any congestion in your head and a decongestant does not eliminate it -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- don't jump while on decongestants, either. sleepy time + jumpy time = not good. Hey, thanks for catching that Brian. Very important. I was referring to the non-drowsy decongestants such as pseudoephedrine. I didn't think of the ones with the antihistamines. No one should ever jump if they have taken an antihistamine. Chris Good to have a medical guy around. _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowbird 0 #61 August 10, 2003 Chris! Get yourself in working order! That's an order! This seriously sucks. I'm sending HUGS and VIBES right now! ((((((O)))))) \\\\\\\/////// Have you looked into any alternative treatments, like reflexology? Or an Eastern therapy like acupuncture? Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. -Robert A. Heinlein Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #62 August 10, 2003 Thanks Tina, I am being treated by a chiropractor who specializes in cranial work. It is her suspicion that there is a tear which would require conventional medical help. That's why she will decide on Monday if I should be referred to an Ear, Nose, Throat doctor. She first wants to see if the adjustments she made on Friday would give me relief. Unfortunately, it has only gotten worse since Friday. I believe it is time for a medical opinion. If there is a tear, reflexology or acupuncture would not be beneficial. If the medical doctor finds no tear, then those may be good options. Thanks for the suggestion. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #63 August 10, 2003 Peace, patience, and quick healing, brother. Keep us informed about your health as things develop, OK?Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyAnt 0 #64 August 10, 2003 If you get no joy from the next physician you see, I would perhaps try talking to a specialist or GP even who has some knowledge of hyperbaric medicine. AKA 'A Diving Dr'. I have all kinds of allergies and sinusitis like yourself. I have been SCUBA diving on and off for like 10 years so my eustachian tube is probably wider than your average land lover so I think this helps me. Simple over the counter drugs such as pseudoephedrine (check with the doc as it raises your heart rate a little, but wont make you drowsy) can make it easier to equalize. I could go on and on but I won't bore you with my medical history. "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." Edmund Burke (1729-1797) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickDraw 0 #65 August 10, 2003 Or you could use that 'old Inca' method aka the hammer and nail. -- Hope you don't die. -- I'm fucking winning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #66 August 10, 2003 QuoteOr you could use that 'old Inca' method aka the hammer and nail. After that, he'd be the new VERIZON guy: "Can you hear me now...?" __________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldnewbie 0 #67 August 10, 2003 Yes, I have been experiencing vertigo sometimes. Its been kind of weird, for no reason at all, sometimes when i make quick moves/turns when i'm walking or getting out of a chair, or if i raise my head i experience vertigo. yes, this does suck!! My allergist didn't mention anything about a tear or perforation. I'm going back to the doctors this week, and i will ask about that.!!! One doctor did clear me to jump, but the allergist said without a doubt, do not!!! I think I will listen to the allergist because of what you wrote!! So thank you for explaining your problems in this thread. You might have saved me from really screwing up, since I was going to jump this week, just to stay current. I guess staying current isn't as important as my ears/sinus. This really sucks, since I only have 3 weeks left on a 10 week vacation. I was hoping to lots of experience this summer, since i got my A license last February!! I had actually put away enough money for over 250 jumps. Oh well, i guess i will just put that money into the stock market!! Please keep us/me informed on how you progress, since I am really interested in this, obviously!!lol Good luck for your ear problems also, and get that A license!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #68 August 10, 2003 Or you could use that 'old Inca' method aka the hammer and nail. Um....I was born in Peru. I know that you are joking, but the Incas were ahead of their time. They even performed brain surgery...of course, they also chewed on "coca leaves" to stay strong in certain altitudes... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #69 August 10, 2003 Quotethey also chewed on "coca leaves" to stay strong in certain altitudes... ...and withstand the cold, don't forget that.__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #70 August 10, 2003 Oldnewbie, definitely listen to your allergist. You don't want to go through what I am going through...trust me. _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickDraw 0 #71 August 10, 2003 Quoteof course, they also chewed on "coca leaves" to stay strong in certain altitudes... Man.. i really can't wait for my first HALO. "here...stick some of these in your mouth" "do they produce oxygen?" "um...no" -- Hope you don't die. -- I'm fucking winning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowbird 0 #72 August 10, 2003 Well then, my fingers are crossed that the doc has good news for you, in whatever form that may be. Oh, and I'm LMAO... 'Can you hear me now?' Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. -Robert A. Heinlein Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldnewbie 0 #73 August 11, 2003 Vanillaskygirl, its funny you should mention the coco leaves!! My parents were in Peru a few years ago, and they were climbing up that huge mountain side, and the guides gave everybody coco leaves to chew on. Whats funny about that is, my parents are the most conservative people in the world so now we tease them about being *drug users*!!! Well, its funny to my sisters and i anyways!!! Chow! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #74 August 11, 2003 Hang in there Chris. Take care of yourself first. The sky will always be there waiting for you. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pleifer 0 #75 August 11, 2003 hey hope it works out vibes from the west coast headed your way _________________________________________ The Angel of Duh has spoke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
