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  Most parents would be proud...

  by Odrade in

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  about a year ago, he had an emotional crisis and questioned a lot of things, including his faith.

  i thought (and hoped) that he would consider his beliefs and come realize that his beliefs were part of his crisis.

  this was not the case, but he and i continue to be on good terms.

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  I sent you a pm odrade
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  Is there a doctor in the house? Body builder?

  by FiveShadows in

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  i'm trying to restart my body building and have met several people that work out and train on a regular basis.

  i want to get healthy, partly over the fact that my health isn't doing too good.

  i'm very thin, but the deal is, my cholestrol level is bad.

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  Vinny I am a health care provider (I am a Lithotripsy Specialist) Any gall stones would have to pass through the common bile duct, It's internal diameter is only 4mm to 11 mm. (The normal diameter is considered to be around 6mm over 8mm is considered dilated) the size stone you are describing passing would be impossible to get out of the liver, through the gall bladder, and past the common bile duct. What you are describing is most likely bile-stained "soaps" produced by partial saponification (soap formation) of the oil. It is considered that any stone over 5mm in size has a chance of getting lodged in the common Bile duct or in the Sphincter of Oddi.

  I am not trying to argue with you Vinny, just trying to present the facts.

  Here is a more scholarly look at the anatomy and Physiology of the biliary system if you are interested.

  http://books.google.com/books?id=r7M9DZV-vfsC&pg=PA9&lpg=PA9&dq=Sphincter+of+Oddi+ductal+diameter&source=web&ots=VRjuJ7LYmC&sig=qCyzuejB8ogIOdhgGg3Ix7ybMyY&hl=en&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=2&ct=result#PPA9,M1
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  Is there a doctor in the house? Body builder?

  by FiveShadows in

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  i'm trying to restart my body building and have met several people that work out and train on a regular basis.

  i want to get healthy, partly over the fact that my health isn't doing too good.

  i'm very thin, but the deal is, my cholestrol level is bad.

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  What you advocate is dangerous Vinny. Just because one person with a liver issue got away with a treatment does not mean that the treatment is safe for all people with liver disease. Common sense should guide you as you pointed out.

  1, Not everyone's body reacts the same to treatment.

  2, Not all liver ailments are the same. There are many reasons that liver enzymes are out of the normal range.

  3, the efficacy of such treatments have never been scientifically validated

  http://www.quackwatch.org/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/flushes.html

  4, depending on the person such treatments may actually be harmful.
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  Physical Child Abuse.

  by recovering in

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  2. child-abuse

  i have been a member of this forum for a while.

  most of the time here limiting myself to lurking in the background without saying much (i am posting more recently).

  i was wondering those of you who where raised as jw did you experience physical abuse as a child?

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  I can remember the belt (razor strap actually) Welts where common. When I did tell the elders about what I was experiencing I got some of the lamest excuses. I.e. "It is a hard situation, your mother is from Portugal, and they discipline differently." I had a real hard time reconciling myself regarding their attitude when I was young. It just did not make sense. I used to wonder if it was ok in other countries for Jehovah’s witnesses to torture their children? To be honest one brother (not an elder) tried to talk to my mom about what he was observing, to no avail. One elder met with my mom in hopes of her easing up on how strict she was. I guess he did not handle it well. The situation got worse. She was upset that I aired our family’s dirty laundry to the elders. (she screamed and yelled and beat me to within an inch of my life) This was ironic since the she ran to the elders with anything I did that she was not in agreement with. (choice of friends, school field trips, how I studied etc.) My father died when I was 12 years of age so I had no one else to turn to, and a deep sense of responsibility towards looking after my family. I have a younger sibling as well as my mom. My halve brothers and sisters from my Fathers first marriage (before he became a JW) at one time wanted to rescue me. My mother would not hear of it. My brother and sister where not witnesses.

  Like I commented on before I am now in the position of caring for her in her old age. It is so hard to truly forgive. I am trying to be the better person and demonstrate the unconditional love that I found lacking from my mother and the JWs in general. Am I deluding myself? How do I cope with the feelings I have? I have looked into assistance in caring for her. She continues to lay a guilt trip on me as far as why I do not visit her more often or do more for her. I call about every 3 to 4 days. I also live several states away from her so traveling to visit is difficult.

  Please forgive my ramblings; I hope I am making sense.
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  Physical Child Abuse.

  by recovering in

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  2. child-abuse

  i have been a member of this forum for a while.

  most of the time here limiting myself to lurking in the background without saying much (i am posting more recently).

  i was wondering those of you who where raised as jw did you experience physical abuse as a child?

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  Physical Child Abuse.

  by recovering in

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  2. child-abuse

  i have been a member of this forum for a while.

  most of the time here limiting myself to lurking in the background without saying much (i am posting more recently).

  i was wondering those of you who where raised as jw did you experience physical abuse as a child?

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  I have been a member of this forum for a while. Most of the time here limiting myself to lurking in the background without saying much (I am posting more recently). I was wondering those of you who where raised as JW did you experience physical abuse as a child? If so do you think it was related to how the organization encouraged their members to parent, or do you think it was just an aberration due to your parent’s nonability to appropriately discipline and raise children? The reason I ask is I was raised by an extremely abusive JW mother. The memories of the physical and emotional abuse still haunt me. My mother is elderly now and caretaking of her is in part my responsibility. I am trying to be a good son, in spite of the past. Sometimes I find it so difficult however. When I was growing up I spoke to the elders on more than one occasion, I found them ill equipped, as well as nonresponsive in their dealing with the situation. Please give me your insights I am still trying to heal and move on.
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  What is the average age of those who no longer believe?

  by crapola in

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  i have been reading many posts today and some of you have mentioned your age and how long you have been away from the org.made me start wondering what the average age is for most on this site who no longer go along with the org.

  it would be interesting to find out..

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  mid 40's

  been out for a couple of decades
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  Is there a doctor in the house? Body builder?

  by FiveShadows in

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  i'm trying to restart my body building and have met several people that work out and train on a regular basis.

  i want to get healthy, partly over the fact that my health isn't doing too good.

  i'm very thin, but the deal is, my cholestrol level is bad.

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  I work in the health field (Lithotripsy specialist). I would be concerned about kidney ailments ie. kidney stones with creatine suppliments

  Other kidney ailments may also result.

  I found this caution from a creatine manufacturer, If the manufacturer is admitting to these side effects, in view of your current medical condition I would exercise extreme caution. See a DR. before using any suppliments.

  Creatine side effects and cautionsNausea, stomach upset, dizziness or weakness, loose stools, diarrhea, and weight gain are the most common creatine side effects, and generally occur with creatine dosages greater than 5 grams a day. Another creatime side effect sometimes reported is muscle cramping. Strains and sprains can occur (perhaps even muscle tears?) when individuals over enthusiastically and rapidly increase their workout regimen before their tendons and ligaments have adapted to the increase in muscle size and power.
  Long-term side effects of daily creatine monohydrate ingestion, especially in high dosages, are currently not known. There is a possibility that excess creatine can put stress on the kidneys and liver. Creatine converts into creatinine which, in high dosages, could act as a toxin. Whether there is a potential for increasing the risk of cancer with regular high dose use is currently not known. I discourage the regular, high dose use of creatine unless frequent breaks are taken. Individuals with kidney disease should not use creatine.
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  Post a pic of anyone that reminds you of an elder, etc....

  by asilentone in

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  My first topic on JWN and a pic

  by coffee_black in

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  i'm still learning my way around here... thought i'd jump in, so this is a test topic...can't find the feature where you can upload a picture here...so i tried photobucket.

  yesterday i conducted a seminar at an architect's office on the 10th floor overlooking boston harbor.

  what an amazing view~ if i worked there, i'd never get anything done!

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  thanks i got it now I sent you a response,