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    "Soul Surfer"

    I just watched this movie on dvd last night and recommend it! It's the story of Bethany Hamilton, a teenager in Hawaii, who lost her arm in a shark attack and decided to go on with her life goals - including professional surfing - in spite of the difficulties of balance with only one arm. I also really recommend the "special features", a section of dvd's that I usually ignore, but am glad I didn't this time. There are short features on the making of the movie, how the actress got into character, the special effects, and a truly uplifting documentary of the real Bethany and what has become her Christian ministry.

    This movie gives a strong Christian witness, a message of hope for those of us with imperfect bodies, and a model of family support in medical crisis. And for me, most importantly, it reinforced the belief I have that no experience in this life is ever wasted - it can all be used to help others.
    Kadi

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    -Elavil 50mg at night
    -Continuous use birth control pills (4-5 periods/year)
    -Heparin/Marcaine/Sodium Bicarb home instills at night 3-4x per week, more often if needed
    -Pyridium if needed,
    -Pain medicine at bedtime daily, as needed during the day several times per week
    -Antibiotic when doing an instillation to prevent UTI
    -Colace & SmartFiber to treat chronic constipation from meds, Fleet enema as needed
    -Dye Free Benadryl 50 mg at bedtime
    -"Your Pace Yoga: Relieving Pelvic Pain" dvd, walking, treadmill at gym
    -Managing stress= VERY important!
    -Fur therapy: Hugging the cat!
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    Sounds interesting.

    Donna
    Stay safe


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    • #3
      Thanks Kadi. I know so many churches in our area are showing it at family nights. What a witness and I love your encouraging statement: "This movie gives a strong Christian witness, a message of hope for those of us with imperfect bodies, and a model of family support in medical crisis. And for me, most importantly, it reinforced the belief I have that no experience in this life is ever wasted - it can all be used to help others." I particularly like the part about "no experience in this life is ever wasted - it can all be used to help others." How true.

      I believe maybe you're off work for the summer? Hope all is well and you're looking forward to your new year ahead. You are such an inspiration!

      Blessings,
      Never heard of IC til suspected....Never knew so many suffer from it. Praying for a cure. I've found answers...so can you...keep the hope.

      11/2007 IC Symptoms began during recovery of surgery for bladder susp & hysto: painful/urge/freq urination up to 50 times a day, pain walking, even water hurts.
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      Gabapentin 12/2011 worked well *, Macrodantin 100mg after instill*, Probiotics*, PT-PFD*, Valium Vag Suppositories: Cyclo/diaz/lido, 10/5/62.5mg *
      PROB MEDS: Elavil, up to 50mg 1/2011 ret&hbp, Urelle ret, Vesicare ret

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      • #4
        That movie is one of my favorites. It inspired me so much and both my young daughters were moved by it as well.
        Frances

        Diagnosed: 2011 - have had symptoms for over 20 years. Diagnoses so far: Overactive Bladder, then IC, and now Myofacial Pelvic Pain Syndrome.

        Medicines: For IC am doing PT, and will be taking Gabapentin, Ativan, Tramadol and Ambien. Ice packs and drinking vanilla shakes help. Foods that cause a flare, tomatoes, yogurt, coffee, soda, all sports drinks, and most teas. Take Verapamil, Naproxen (as needed), Omeprazole, Frova (as needed) and receive Botox shots(every three months) for migraines. For allergies I use Claritin and Flonase. (Feel free to ask me any questions about meds.)

        Other conditions: Migraines, allergies, mild IBS.

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        • #5
          i want to see this movie so bad! my auntie lives on kauai and says she sees bethany charging it downhill on her bike to go surf. that's so awesome. i requested it at my library, but there's a wait, and i'm person 84.
          lucky to live in hawaii but having a hard time and have a lot of questions.


          vesicare


          detrol la
          pyridium


          ditropan
          buspirone

          ?(new medications)
          chinese herbs: golden form with rehmannia

          triggers: alcohol, coffee, soda, chocolate, citrus, sex, spicy food, soy, running/jumping, pms, birth control pills, stress, and lack of zzz.

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