Help with mother

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Dear Jagannath, I am not sure if it was you who posted a note about helping your mother with her high blood pressure. Anyway I have a query - I wonder if you can help. My mother is 86 and has congestive heart disease. She takes many medications including Lasix. This promotes copiuos urine and since she cannot get to the bathroom on time many accidents occur. Without Lasix, she gets water retention and pneumonia. But she and I are both losing a lot of sleep over this. I am working with an accupressurist, but can I do more? So far urine flow has not been controlled. Sorry for taking so much of your time. T & R, Prabha.jagchat01 <jagchat01 wrote: Dear Prabhaji,It is so humble of you to ask for my opinion on your project. I am trained in Reiki and so I have some idea about non medical healing. I started my journey in Reiki with a lot of doubt and scepticism. But I was blessed with many experiences that convinced me that such healing was indeed possible.In the matter of healing I have come across cases which have been aided by Reiki, energy healing, prayers and faith healing. But I have personally not physically seen any case which has been fully cured by such methods alone.I too believe that it is the spiritual and faith angle in all methods of healing that ultimately help

the patient in overcoming illness. One reason why the modern doctors are increasingly becoming unpopular is that they do not listen to the patient, and worse, do not treat him as a human being. However as a member of many energy healing groups I have come across claims that spontaneous healing has indeed occurred. I don't know whether there was any follow up to ensure that the healing was permanent. I know that most of us have the ability to rise above our illnesses, but they return when we lower our defences.I have seen many energy healers at work on the Discovery channel. The other day I saw an energy healer being probed on the Ripley's Believe It Or Not show. It was amazing to see steam rising from the wet towels he placed on the affected parts. An examination with a thermal camera also clearly showed that there was a rise in temparature in his palms and in the affected areas which he attempted to heal. It

is also important to note that he was treating a mainstream doctor who obviously was very pleased with the result. He was relieved of his rheumatic pain.I think ladies are more amenable to try this form of healing, though I know of both genders being benefitted. My own Reiki teacher has introduced us to many subjects who were very sceptical at the time of healing. So clearly faith is not the only criteria here.I believe in spiritual healing because I have FELT divine guidance during at least two of my healing sessions. On one occasion I was guided to the Reiki positions intuitively without my knowing that those positions were the best. In another case I was overwhelmed at the intensity of the case and percieved a divine power taking over when I cowered and faltered.I will try to help you by introducing you to a group which has many healers and would be happy to guide you.Respect &

Regards,Jagannath. , Prabha Krishnan <prabha40249 wrote:>> Dear Jagannath,> > I am attaching details of my current project. (I'm not sure if this group accepts attachments?)> I wonder if you will be so kind as to comment on it.> > As you will see, it is gender-specific, because it is sponsored by the Research Centre for Women's Studies SNDT University. I would like to interview women who have experienced healing after working with Muslim or Christian faith groups.I am also keen to understand the insights of women who have been care-givers for men and chidren experiencing such healing.> I am already examing the Charismatic Healing Centre here which is a branch of the world wide Christian movement. I am sorry to add to your work load! But if you

suggest some suitable cases I would be so grateful.> Thanks and regards.> > Prabha Krishnan.>

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Dear Prabha

 

Ageing is very difficult with dignity flying out the window and much sensitivity and compassion needed for those who care for the elderly. When medications cause such a large diuresis then you have to manage the problem in the most practical manner possible. In the west the elderly wear napkins to contain such a problem and at night if there is a commode next to the bed then the distance to walk is reduced and the accidents may be less, however as soon as older people get up the "let down" in the bladder sphincter is not always able to be controlled so however close the toilet is there will always tend to be an uncontrolled gushing of urine which is difficult for patient and family. Usually Lasix is taken in the mornings with the biggest response at 2 to 4 hours after taking the medication so if you can get a regime going where your mother's bladder is kept reasonably empty then it would be easier to manage. Encouraging patients to go to the toilet every three to four hours, whether they might appear to need to go or not, will help them control things a little more comfortably + using napkins too to contain the "accidents" and reduce the need to constantly wash clothes and linen and cleaning up.

 

HTH

 

Best,

 

Jane

 

 

 

 

- I wonder if you can help. My mother is 86 and has congestive heart disease. She takes many medications including Lasix. This promotes copiuos urine and since she cannot get to the bathroom on time many accidents occur. Without Lasix, she gets water retention and pneumonia. But she and I are both losing a lot of sleep over this. I am working with an accupressurist, but can I do more? So far urine flow has not been controlled.

 

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Dear Jane, Thanks for your post. Ma does use gel-filled pull-on panties all day. But accidents do happen. She categorically refuses the bedside commode. Feels I'm doing too much cleaning anyway. Lasix is given only at breakfast, but the urine flow is on all day. Also she uses a walker hence speed is an issue. Lastly, these panties are imported, hence cost is a consideration. Once again, thanks for your suggestions. Love and light, Prabha.Jane MacRoss <HIGHFIELD wrote: Dear Prabha Ageing is very difficult with dignity flying out the window and much sensitivity and compassion needed for those who care for the elderly. When medications cause such a large diuresis then you have to manage the problem in the most practical manner possible. In the west the elderly wear napkins to contain such a problem and at night if there is a commode next to the bed then the distance to walk is reduced and the accidents may be less, however as soon as older people get up the "let down" in the bladder sphincter is not always able to be controlled so however close the toilet is there will always tend to be an uncontrolled gushing of urine which is difficult for patient and family. Usually Lasix is taken in the mornings with the biggest response at 2 to 4 hours after taking the medication

so if you can get a regime going where your mother's bladder is kept reasonably empty then it would be easier to manage. Encouraging patients to go to the toilet every three to four hours, whether they might appear to need to go or not, will help them control things a little more comfortably + using napkins too to contain the "accidents" and reduce the need to constantly wash clothes and linen and cleaning up. HTH Best, Jane - I wonder if you can help. My mother is 86 and has congestive heart disease. She takes many medications

including Lasix. This promotes copiuos urine and since she cannot get to the bathroom on time many accidents occur. Without Lasix, she gets water retention and pneumonia. But she and I are both losing a lot of sleep over this. I am working with an accupressurist, but can I do more? So far urine flow has not been controlled. : .

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Mainstream diuretics point gun at central nervous system, which gives

all controls to medicine, so that incontinence is the result.

Incontinence is also experienced when synthetic hormones being taken

willingly by middle aged indian ladies in child bearing age, to

control the fertility and prolong the cycle at some inconvenient but

auspicious times.

 

1. Lasix is not good if CHF also exists, as it throws out potassium,

an essential mineral for heart rate stability. YOu can find this on

net itself. Lasilactone is the costly alternative. What author does

when he gets such patients who do not wish to jettison their

synthetic meds, he asks them to take one or two yellow skin Banana,

they suppliment potasium and also help reduce constipation, if any.

Some nuts too help.

 

2. Punarnava Mandur 2 tabs and Aarogyavardhini 2 Tabs, both slight

chew and swallow after lunch and dinner, will reduce kidney

exhaustion and swellings on legs, under eye bagginess. Action will be

slow and at least a month may be needed. Nervous system reacts slowly

to ayurvedic medicines, as they are mild. Your descrioption suggests

she may be having such swellings on feet, legs (calf muscle, knees).

But Lasix or Lasilactone should not be immediately stopped, gradually

reduced, as the above medicines help gradually. You can also add 2

tabs Shilajit Rasayana to reduce dependance on lasix, to be taken

with other tabs in the same manner. Even if her B.P. is higher, it

will reduce soon, but under no circumstances stop any beta-blockers

or ACE Inhibitors tabs, as most of them cause rebound B.P. if you

stop. Such is the addictive grip of these anti-hypertensives, which

fetches 30% of drug sales in U.S.A.

 

Above suggestion not to be taken as online practice and adopt in

consultation with your doctor only, at your risk, and not to replace

the grip of your mainstream doctor on your patient! You will need him

further at short notice if water retention propogates to lungs or

heart surrounding region! These days, many younger aged patients do

have what she is facing at 86!

 

 

Regards

Dr Bhate

 

, Prabha Krishnan

<prabha40249 wrote:

My mother is 86 and has congestive heart disease. She takes many

medications including Lasix. This promotes copiuos urine and since

she cannot get to the bathroom on time many accidents occur. Without

Lasix, she gets water retention and pneumonia. But she and I are both

losing a lot of sleep over this. I am working with an accupressurist,

but can I do more? So far urine flow has not been controlled.