The Sicatoka
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The Medical Thread: We're experts on everything else; why not?
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The Sicatoka
Kicizapi Cetan
Re: The Medical Thread: We're experts on everything else; why not?
I have a relative (uncle) who recently went in for a colonoscopy. They were "lightly sedated", whatever that means; however, they are now having some short-term memory issues post-procedure. This is interesting given the family history: a parent (uncle's sibling), post-general anesthesia, went from mild memory issues to diagnosed dementia (memory care for nearly a decade now).
And now a sibling has their GP recommending a screening colonoscopy and they are paranoid. So, poll the audience.
And yes, my day is coming soon enough.
I have a relative (uncle) who recently went in for a colonoscopy. They were "lightly sedated", whatever that means; however, they are now having some short-term memory issues post-procedure. This is interesting given the family history: a parent (uncle's sibling), post-general anesthesia, went from mild memory issues to diagnosed dementia (memory care for nearly a decade now).
And now a sibling has their GP recommending a screening colonoscopy and they are paranoid. So, poll the audience.
And yes, my day is coming soon enough.
There's a whole thing among naturopaths about how anesthetics stay in the body and accumulate to cause problems if you don't get them "cleared". There's so much complete garbage out there about clearing toxins and using essential oils and whatnot, though, that if you look into it I advise skepticism and keeping one hand on your wallet. But then, I've been surprised and impressed by what "alternative" practitioners can get done. If you find a smart and ethical one.
Re: The Medical Thread: We're experts on everything else; why not?
Explain risks. All of them. Then let him decide.
My contribution: was diagnosed with severe psoriasis last year. Prescribed Stelera. Works wonders. No side effects. And thank GOD for a good insurance policy at my company. The stuff is expensive without good insurance.
Explain risks. All of them. Then let him decide.
My contribution: was diagnosed with severe psoriasis last year. Prescribed Stelera. Works wonders. No side effects. And thank GOD for a good insurance policy at my company. The stuff is expensive without good insurance.
You're probably right, he is 16 so I hate to dictate his choices. But man...
Re: The Medical Thread: We're experts on everything else; why not?
I do not envy you. But if he knows ALL the risks, and then proceeds...
The trouble is with players in the past, they DIDN'T know all the risks.
And here we are with this conundrum.
I do not envy you. But if he knows ALL the risks, and then proceeds...
The trouble is with players in the past, they DIDN'T know all the risks.
And here we are with this conundrum.
RaceBoarder
Waiting for the Snow to fly...
Re: The Medical Thread: We're experts on everything else; why not?
Big thing is that he is 16 and if he's never played before, he's missed out on a lot of the cumulative hits. So he does have that going for him.
Might want to consider meeting with his high school coach(es) and find out if they are "old school" football or not. While many coaches have adapted to how the game has changed and are at the forefront of playing "the right way", there are also others who think the game peaked in 90's and still play as such.
Working as a Back Judge on Friday nights has shown that those types are still somewhat common and are going to be the death of this sport
Big thing is that he is 16 and if he's never played before, he's missed out on a lot of the cumulative hits. So he does have that going for him.
Might want to consider meeting with his high school coach(es) and find out if they are "old school" football or not. While many coaches have adapted to how the game has changed and are at the forefront of playing "the right way", there are also others who think the game peaked in 90's and still play as such.
Working as a Back Judge on Friday nights has shown that those types are still somewhat common and are going to be the death of this sport
walrus
Wind up workin' in a gas station
Re: The Medical Thread: We're experts on everything else; why not?
Is that a biologic?
Is that a biologic?
Kepler
Cornell Big Red
Re: The Medical Thread: We're experts on everything else; why not?
This is excellent advice.
It is also appropriate to give your personal opinion / preference as parent. But giving him the power to make the decision makes him feel autonomous and that's what is really important that age.
Also it sets the tone between you and him where you are a positive, supportive resource rather than a dictator to be sneaked around. One season of football is probably not a big deal either way. But he is entering a decade with very, very hairy decisions and he's going to need to trust his father for guidance. It's best to establish early that you respect him as starting to grow into an adult but you also have been down the road before him scouting and have valuable intel.
This is excellent advice.
It is also appropriate to give your personal opinion / preference as parent. But giving him the power to make the decision makes him feel autonomous and that's what is really important that age.
Also it sets the tone between you and him where you are a positive, supportive resource rather than a dictator to be sneaked around. One season of football is probably not a big deal either way. But he is entering a decade with very, very hairy decisions and he's going to need to trust his father for guidance. It's best to establish early that you respect him as starting to grow into an adult but you also have been down the road before him scouting and have valuable intel.
SonofSouthie
Misanthrope
Re: The Medical Thread: We're experts on everything else; why not?
Done that, 3 times already. Was given propofol for the "light sedation" with no problems. Next one is in 2 years. Oh, and just because colon cancer doesn't run in the family you have to get it done starting at 50. Polyps will form and if the go undetected they can become cancerous. The prep is the worst part as everyone will say but one would rather be safe than sorry.
Kepler
Cornell Big Red
Re: The Medical Thread: We're experts on everything else; why not?
This. Start earlier. I had mine at 52 but in retrospect just start at 45 ferchrissakes -- risk/reward.
BTW, everybody talks about the prep being horrific but I just found it to be gross and an inconvenience, it's not actually painful or anything.
The procedure is a breeze (because you're on a beach on the Pain Killer Archipelago) and there's no aftermath issues atoll.
This. Start earlier. I had mine at 52 but in retrospect just start at 45 ferchrissakes -- risk/reward.
BTW, everybody talks about the prep being horrific but I just found it to be gross and an inconvenience, it's not actually painful or anything.
The procedure is a breeze (because you're on a beach on the Pain Killer Archipelago) and there's no aftermath issues atoll.
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Re: The Medical Thread: We're experts on everything else; why not?
I have no idea. It's a tiny shot that I inject into my lower torso or leg 4x a year. The doctor said it's basically a superdrug that only attacks the crap that creates the psoriasis flare up.
I have no idea. It's a tiny shot that I inject into my lower torso or leg 4x a year. The doctor said it's basically a superdrug that only attacks the crap that creates the psoriasis flare up.
SonofSouthie
Misanthrope
WisconsinWildcard
The plural of anecdote is not data
Re: The Medical Thread: We're experts on everything else; why not?
A colonoscopy is a screening test that can also be curative. It is one of the most successful advances in medicine in terms of years saved of morbidity and mortality. You should have a **** solid reason not to get one when recommended by your primary care doc.
A colonoscopy is a screening test that can also be curative. It is one of the most successful advances in medicine in terms of years saved of morbidity and mortality. You should have a **** solid reason not to get one when recommended by your primary care doc.
16 is a good age to begin contact in a helmet sport. If he wants to, support him.
Just make sure the coaches are teaching rugby tackles not flying body missile hits.
Re: The Medical Thread: We're experts on everything else; why not?
This. Don't try to make the highlight reel.
This. Don't try to make the highlight reel.
dxmnkd316
Lucia Apologist
Re: The Medical Thread: We're experts on everything else; why not?
I'm not giving my kids, if I have any, the choice to play football. It's like handing him a pack of cigarettes in high school and saying, "Your choice."
No, this is a case where you need to be the adult and say no. For the health of your children.
I'm not giving my kids, if I have any, the choice to play football. It's like handing him a pack of cigarettes in high school and saying, "Your choice."
No, this is a case where you need to be the adult and say no. For the health of your children.
FadeToBlack&Gold
Kettle Medallion
Re: The Medical Thread: We're experts on everything else; why not?
CTE also happens to hockey players. You gonna stop them from playing that, too?
CTE also happens to hockey players. You gonna stop them from playing that, too?