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[susanlea]

please see posted question under this thread. Thank you

[Brighty]

Hi Lea... not to be a know it all but reading your comment to medhelp makes me think of all the other comments directed to the doctor here and similar concerns.

After a year on the board,here's what I've figured out.. it's not likely that medhelp will see your post because there is not a live webmaster here monitoring the forum like there are other forums.  If there's a problem you have to contact them by e-mail. Medhelp is a foundation, an organization, and this is their board as well as many other medical topic boards. Cindy and Phil are the founders of the organization medhelp. If you contact them by e-mail they will reply.

The only way to get your questioned answered by the doctor is to have it posted as a question.. and then you have to wait a few weeks at least. Dr.Steve is someone who is an expert but only provides his replies to this board as a service... he has a practice and so on and works elsewhere. I think he also has a site on the web of his own. Lots of times people wonder why he has deleted threads and so on... I do not think he does that. I seriously doubt if he comes here to read very much let alone makes decisions about what stays on the board etc... He seems to have little time. I personally feel that the information provided by the participants is the best information... however, the site exists as a medical help board so a doctor does eventually reply on all the boards... don't hold your breath...His replies are so short and not very in depth so I know most people realize that they need to see a doctor on their own.. not one on the net.

I think medhelp deletes the threads...but I have no idea by whom nor do I have any idea what the criteria... I inquired once and all I learned is it was due to space. It does seem that some threads stay around longer than others and it does appear that some topics are not well received.... this is only my opinion and observation. Since the business of space came up they have the added feature now of condensing posts in a thread... you notice the top line of a long thread says (comments from date to date)... it used to be they just deleted them. Anyway, the doctor does not run the board and does not do the deleting from what I have observed.

Someone just asked about archives. Once a thread is not on the board any longer the only parts of it that are archived are the question and the reply from the doctor.

It's very hard to post a question.. try the wee hours or get up at 5 am.. that is the only time I was ever lucky to get a question on here. No matter how many times you post a question in a thread the doc will never reply... you will get lots of help from other people though.

I am in NO WAY associated with medhelp LOL !!!!! Just have been around for awhile and therse are my observations. Love, Brighty

[Brighty]

Just so you get an idea of the frequency that the doctor replies here.. scroll down the board... May 3, April 16, March 18 and Feb. 2.... Love, Brighty

[jennyfla]

Thank you, you answered my question.  I was wondering how to read the participants responses to the archieves.
I really wish that information was available because i agree with you 100%, that is where the REAL information lies.
****, too bad it's not available!
Stomp, stomp (tandrum in process!) lol!
I can't get enough of this forum, it's unbelievable the knowledge and support that is here!  I've never found a forum quite like this one; you all are the best!
I know i can do this, especially with the support i have found here, you all deserve a very big, comfy seat in heaven some day!
:)
Lv Jenny

[Thomas]

not only that, but I, a comlete non-medical professional, could have easily given the answers Dr Steve has given to the lucky ones who get up in the middle of the night to post a question. There usn't a single bit of advice I couldn't have given the posters myself. It's a complete waste of time to have Dr Steve on the forum. Anyone with any brains or experience at all could parrot his answers 90% of the time. I say, don't read DrBb's responses anymore. Let's make the point that it doesn't take a doctor to offer the impersonal, generic, frankly disinterested advice he offers. At least find different med experts and let them rotate duties. That way we might actually find som

[Brighty]

This is it.. what I love about you.. that big set you have !!!
Love, Brighty

[Brighty]

The whole world has my e-mail address... LOL.. I don't care.. I just delete... if some one wants to come to my house they have to get past the Japanese fighting fish :-)) my e-mail is

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Love, Brighty

[Brighty]

Thank you... I saw it earlier today and have been very disturbed. I contacted some people regarding help for this situation as soon as I saw it... via e-mail because it's the only way I know right now... I did not have your e-mail address in my list. God bless you for your caring heart.
Love, Brighty

[Wizard]

Thank you Brighty...I was very upset myself. I do not take these things very lightly under any circumstances. I would rather be wrong and fooled then to do nothing. Please if you have Cindi's e-mail address contact her for mine. I don't want to post it here as yet for obvious reasons.. I would appreciate hearing from you on this matter as I didn't know what else to do but to shout at Thomas. Thank you for caring so much Brighty. God Bless you and your family.
Power & Magick 2 U,
luv,
Wiz

[Wizard]

Thomas, ditto on what Brighty said! LOL You do come through with the BIG ONES when it counts. I know you quote Spook a lot and YOU always seem to have the right words to say at crucial times. PLEASE see his post below under Anyone I think dated the 20th.
He is hurting bad I think.
Power & Magick 2 U,
Wizard

[Brighty]

I said I was signing off and it was maily because of the weird goings on here.... that seems to have settled and I came back.. mostly because it's good for me... I need this support. However, it has been brought to my attention by someone I love very much that I am spending too much time here...that I need to be doing more of this giving in my personal life...it's true.  I think I will take a look at that... it's the least I can do ... in any case I am signing off and if anyone needs something in the way of support please e-mail me.. it's listed above... that mail box is strictly for this board and is why I opened it. God bless all of you. Thank you for everything you have given me in terms of hope and healing. Love forever, Brighty

[Thomas]

Bye

[Angelica]

.......It's as though, the foundation has fallen out from under this board!..Won't be the same w/o YA!!!!

[cindi]

My dear brighty,,,geeze, I have been so sensitive lately and now the tears once again won't stop...I have come to know you and love you...you will never, ever know how much you have helped me since I started posting here...no words could ever tell you how much you mean to me..your strength, compassion,caring, courage and understandin/forgiving nature...the world needs more Brighty's...I have found a place within my heart for you and     and I will always stand by my statement that it was divine intervention Brighty,Go and be well, do what you need to do for yourslf...and forever will your brightness remain in my soul MAy God be with you and your family my friend   Love ya   cin

[HedHurtz]

Kudos to you on your May 19th post........I was laughing my ass off! It is soooo true re: Dr.( and I use that term loosely)Steve's responses. I know he has like a list of generic responses that he just copies and pastes under the questions. I learned more from just the "real" people on here, than anything.
Hey, has anyone else been recv. emails to "donate" to Medhelp? If so, are you? I'm kind of curious! Thanks
PS: Who's been complaining about giving email addresses on the board? It's a free country! Damn

[Deja]

Yeah! re: letters for donations!  Kind of freaked me out.  I have no problem believing that it costs a lot to run this board- but I was freaked out and thought of leaving - this being an addiction board -and- I was in fear of my real identity being given out.  Anyone else think of that?

I've been reading this board now for a couple of years and I am always struck by everyone's reaction to a sudden outburst by someone or another.  If we can all manage to remember this-

We are all here because we have something in common! Weather we post here often or just come to ask a question or gather information by reading past messages, we all have DRUGS in common! That makes each and every one of us vulnerable to lash out sometimes. It's safe to do it here - and better here than at a child or spouse, friend or family member.  

I love all of you and hate the thought of one random poster driving a valued member away.  You have all helped me more than you will ever know.  

I can't talk about my addiction with the abandon and freedom that I can here!  That may be the case for many of us.

You may all flame me now for my Pollyanna lah-ti-da attitude (lol).  Just think about it.  It's not the first - or the last time someone is going to come in here and rock the boat.

Love,
Deja

[Wizard]

Hey what's wrong with a PollyAnna la-ti-da attitude? Hell, I think I'm the Wizard of Oz following the yellow brick road. What the hell's wrong with that?LOL It beats ALL THEM DRUGS we have in common for sure. You are right, it won't be the last time the boat gets rocked. The Wiz here has only been around 4 weeks and I've seen wicked witch stuff AND A LOT of GLENDA the GOOD witch stuff. More Glenda then not. I think I'm gonna stick around for the long haul to the Emerald City.;-) LOL With Gods good Grace and all you angels I have no choice but to make it!  I really do apologize to all of you for my last post up above. I had just recently posted that I wouldn't get caught up in the B.S. Hey, I slipped. I took the attack on Thomas personal. Heck I can't give that much power to some unappreciative, angry man I don't even know. I just lost my temper. Gotta work on that for sure. Need to be the Happy Wizard. My prayers are with all of you, but tonight please pray for me too, so I can be a better person for all of you. God Bless all of us,
Power & Magick 2 U,
Peace and the Light of God onus all,
Love,
Wizard

[Deja]

LOL!!  You are such a crack up! I must confess- I took it personally too!

I'm on the Yellow Brick Road right behind ya brudda!!  LOL

I grew up in what's considered the nastiest city in the world -  I can swear like a cab driver in rush hour traffic on his way to the airport-  nothing wrong with it sometimes, it's actually theraputic!  Let's hear it for da Bronx Cheer- ROFL!

Hope your crappy day gave way to the rainbow!!

Deja :)

[Wizard]

Deja, thanks for letting me off the hook LOL Bronx cheer and all......I really shouldn't let my mouth run...I've got a lot of explaining to do to all the "Munchkins" ROFLMAO 2!
Angelica, You are a sweet angel and I really do apologize.
AHHHHHHHH POOP! the devil made me say it. But I'm not perfect, just FORGIVEN. Right?  Back to Deja, yep my crappy day was then and this is now! Rainbows everywhere thanks to God and you all.
Well, I'm off to my little girls baseball game. Wish her luck!
Atcha all later,
Power & Magick 2 U all,
Peace and the Lords light shining,
Love,
Wizard

[Angelica]

lmao.....I know who Dorothy is, but could you tell me who GLENDA is???  ..and need I ask who is the wicked witch )):, I haven't been a witch, Have I????  lmao  <<see I'm laughing.....ok?

[Angelica]

Apology accepted, but what made you think you had to give one? Just currious.   It was big of you....to do that, and you are definately turning out to be: a genuine, loyal, peacemaking,gentlemanly, little wizard.....Think we'll get an apology outta Max, for tom????  Kinda doubt it.
RE: DEJA......I needa learn to keep MY nose outta all the BS thats been flying around this board, myself.  When will I ever learn? Got caught up in that stuff majorly.....last week.
By the way, I am not always the innocent little Cherrub, ya know!!!  Far from it.  I'll be the first to admit it.  
Good thing I checked under this thread?? I see yall snuck on over here....LOL  I woulda never noticed your little post here.
Guess your just following the yellow brick road, HUH? Keep on being the peacemaker, Wiz..it's seems to be a gift.  We need that here, lately.....fer sher! And I apologize if I seemed abrupt w/ anyone!!!!  SORRY...I was just joking about the clorox.......LOL <SEE   I'll retract that statement.....wasn't funny huh?
LOVE, angelica

[Wizard]

ROFLMAO!!!!!!! :-) Heck no you ain't ever been a witch!! Na, I was just using figures of speech. The Wizard of Oz had the wicked witch....hence the antagonist in the story......and Glenda was the Good witch in the story..protaginist I think. My english classes weren't to good. I just meant there has been some negatives and a LOT of POSITIVES here on the forum lately.
And, since I'm the Wiz it just seemed appropriate to use those examples. And I LOVE the munchkins to death don't ya know. Although if I had a chance to be in the movie with Judy Garland, I would definantly have wanted to be one of the flying monkey's!!!LOL I always love the highs! That's what got me on trouble the first place!!!  Peace to you Angelica, really! :-)
I was just funning during a dark moment on the board..In my opinion we need the Light and Rainbows! and the yellow brick road of course! You just stay like you are in personality luv!
Peace & Light,
Power & Magick ALWAYS 2U,
God Bless us all,
Wiz

[Angelica]

LMAO @ YOU!  Hey, you definately have added personality, color, and uniqueness to this board......What a nice addition you are.  You crack me up till no end.....in stitches, once again (<: LOL

[chessclock]

I am new to the list and you've probably heard this story a milliion plus times. Never wanted to be an addict but became one. I do 7-9 oxy 40s per day along with 12-15 percocette.\
I am going to try weaning off the drus and would like some help and advise. Please e-mail me at ***@****

[cindi]

There are tons of posts above re: tapering...It may help you alot to start at the top and read all the posts....are you taking oxy's etc for pain?  my e-mail is ***@**** or ***@****  private e-mails are ok but this forum and all these people are so wonderful you could get alot of good solid advice from everyone instead of just one person....listen to what everyone has to say....I just can't say enough about these people...and they care...that is what's nice  we all care....hang in there and keep coming back,,,,,love to all cin