Wellness

[AngelPuppy1]

@adoreqvc

Thank you for your post and I truly appreciate all the time and trouble you took to post this.

When I started this post I had no idea that there could be any health risks at all.  I had looked on line several places and did not see much of anything to suggest that these things could be harmful.  

I am sorry that you had a bad experience with one and I truly hope that you are fine and have no lasting and lingering affects from it.

As I said, I really did not think there was anything harmful to something like this and did not think it was a reason to contact a doctor before using it.  I am grateful that I posted here though as I gained some valuable information.

Stay well and blessings.  

[AngelPuppy1]

I thank everyone for their replies, comments and information on these lamps.  I don't think I want to pursue the purchase of one.  After reading everything here, I am afraid that I could cause some potential problems for myself that I really don't need.

Blessings, everyone!!!  

[masque]

I would like to thank @AngelPuppy1 for starting this thread, and thanks to all who posted. I was also interested in perhaps buying one of these lamps, but after reading all the replies, I am not going to buy one at this time. (probably never)

[adoreqvc]

Dear AngelPuppy1,

Happy belated New Year to one and all.  

AngelPuppy1 if you are referring to me when you replied "Thank you for your post and I truly appreciate all the time and trouble you took to post this"......, then I reply "You are very welcome, and thank you for your kind words & replies."

Also thank you AngelPuppy1, for taking the time to acknowledge what I posted in both replies is indeed important factual proven medical information, everyone should be aware of.

I felt it imperative to share my medical knowledge of all I replied to, and I would just like to reply here to inform you I was not the one who suffered the asthma attacks, each time the Himalayan Salt Lamp was was turned on, and operational. 

The person who replied to that is gailchap.

In any event many thanks again for your kindness AngelPuppy1, and my thoughts are to remain safe from potential harm if at all possible, and that is also what I wanted to share and convey in my two replies on this thread.

As I stated "always consult a medical professional before purchasing anything, especially if an item is being sold to the public and states unfounded unproven Health related promises or guarantees.

Making oral or written statements to that effect which refer to a product which remains untested by licensed qualified professionals, is very disturbing, and usually those claims are false and only being display or orally spoken to promote sales. Truly I find that concept highly deplorable and dangerous, to the general public. Eventually the truth will unveil, and hopefully it will be sooner than later. 

In this day and age we need to be totally responsible and do the best we can, to actively police and safe guard our own medical health and well being.

By becoming more involved we also help the Medical Professionals treat us for whatever medical ailments/ conditions we have.

In any event AngelPuppy1, I always research and when in doubt ....find out from a true reputable source.

There are so many hidden and unknown dangers which we may not be aware of, and the only way to find out is, as in this case about this Himalayan Salt Lamp "inquire before purchase".

Also if any of the medical disabilities, impairments, or symptoms I outlined earlier on this thread, are experienced by anyone who is not under current medical care/treatment, then it is also long overdue to seek qualified professional licensed medical intervention.

In cases like that is is imperative to have the correct medical diagnosis made so treatment can begin.

Also please remember even prescription medications can have adverse reactions and conflict with other meds being take, and citrus juices cannot be consumed with many medications, as citrus interferes with the stability of many prescription meds. (Also many meds cannot be combined at the same time and taken, and Physicians know their patients history, so they should inform the patient of anything the patient should become aware of, especially when handing them a script to be filled).

I always ask my Physicians when receiving a new prescription to write the brand and generic name on a separate piece of paper, along with the dosage, and how it should be dispensed.  

Before I give it in to be filled at my Pharmacy, I already have done my own on line research, and know if it is a script that should be filled, and if it will not harm any medical condition I may have.

I do this for self knowledge and medical awareness, also my Pharmacist knows my Pharmaceutical script situation, so if a prescription is given in which may harm me or is very questionable, they will not fill it.

Instead they will call me, and also call my Physician to see if he can fax over a different script. One which can also help with the medical issue at hand, and be safe for me to take, without any dangerous reported interactions.

I prefer prescription medications that have been approved and on the market for at least 10 years, rather than try new ones recently, or just released.

"I am all too aware of the free tickets, free dinners with guest, and all expenses paid trips, of which many are to very exotic locations, in addition to free gifts of various natures...

ABC News did an expose on this very subject and below is that link:

Do Drug Company Perks Influence Doctors?

http://abcnews.go.com/Primetime/story?id=132141&page=1

These Are The Drugs Doctors Get Paid The Most To Promote

http://www.businessinsider.com/what-drugs-are-doctors-paid-the-most-to-promote-2015-1

Should Doctors Be Paid to Prescribe Generic Drugs?

http://allfinancialmatters.com/2008/01/24/should-doctors-be-paid-to-prescribe-generic-drugs/

AngelPuppy1, The above is also why I prefer the tried and true older more stable scripts, which have been on the market for many years.

The older proven drugs offer the same results as many of these newest drugs do, and many are much less expensive, and have been taken by a vast group of patients for many, many years, so there is proven history available for anyone who desires to learn more.

The newest drugs being dispensed lack a long history and interactions relative to patient usage, complications, dangerous interactions, and unfortunate patient fatalities.....therefore no one has the exact knowledge of what the side effects or dangers are which patients will experience.

By taking an older trusted medication, I feel safer in the long run.

We all must make wise choices, interact and participate in the decision making pro and con process, with the end result being to ensure we live as safely as we can when taking scripts, and not become an early statistic.

Again many thanks for this entire thread AngelPuppy1, and also many thanks to everyone who replied.

May we all someday soon also enjoy "Peace on Earth, and good will towards one another, in addition to continued better health, joy, and prosperity".

[INDIANA BONES]

@adoreqvc

I realize it took you a long time to write your post and thank you very much.  You may save a life with that post.  As a person misdiagnosed with Asthma when I had COPD for years, your post may bring attention to others the importance of getting tested for medical issues by specialists.  COPD changes a person's life forever and there is no cure as you well know.  If I had been diagnosed earlier, I would have been able to control the stage I had reached which would have prolonged how long I  was able to live my life as I always had done.  At this point, I can only hope  other people can be educated to get tested for COPD if they are exposed to certain elements.  Ironic how one can run 5 miles and suddenly have a hard time walking one block.  It happens and when it does it seems to come on quickly without warning in my circumstance.   Good wishes to all. 

[AngelPuppy1]

@adoreqvc

Thank you once again.  You are very knowledgeable and it is most kind of you to take your time to post this here.  I appreciate it and I am sure others here do also.  I am sorry that I got confused and thought that you you were the one that had the asthma problem.

I apologize to gailchap if I did not acknowledge her properly as well!!!

My best to you and thanks for kindly posting. 

[AngelPuppy1]

@INDIANA BONES

Yes, how very true.  I have first hand knowledge of this horrible disease as well.  I wish you all the best also.  

[INDIANA BONES]

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@AngelPuppy1 wrote:

@INDIANA BONES

Yes, how very true.  I have first hand knowledge of this horrible disease as well.  I wish you all the best also.  

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Thank you very much AngelPupply and if it is you are a friend or a loved with with COPD , may they learn to cope and live their life to the best of their ability.  I myself so hate that I can no longer walk through Disney, Sea World, play tennis and the list goes on with my children  One does not always know the beauty of a healthy body until we have destroyed it.   

[adoreqvc]

Hi Moroco,

Many thanks for your detailed reply, and I also thank you for informing others.

What happened to you is unconscionable, and in the view of many, also represents deliberate harm and medical negligence. "BTW I wonder what happened to do no harm?".

Evidently from your reply, in your case, you were misdiagnosed with Asthma instead of life threatening terminal painful COPD, which  occurs in 4 stages.

It is so unfair, sad, and horrific in general when anyone misdiagnosed, loses many years from their lives, and their quality of life dramatically changes. 

For others who refuse to comply and accept their COPD limitations and life threatening consequences if intentionally ignored, they expire sooner.

"Sure no one enjoys portable oxygen, or a large tank on wheels which one keeps by their side always, but people do what they can to survive.

Also allergy testing is a must I believe for everyone even if one does not have any reactions or symptoms. Best to be prepared than not know and risk fatal Anaphalasis Shock.   

Yes you are correct that if the proper medical diagnostic diagnosis was received, along with COPD meds etc., your COPD stage would not be the # that it is now.

We have many family members, acquaintances, neighbors, and dear friends also diagnosed, and also misdiagnosed right after the WTC attack, so we are totally aware of how important getting a second opinion really is, especially if one knows something is very wrong with their medical health, and their Physician does not take the medical concern seriously.

Moroco, I am so sorry you were also misdiagnosed, and pray you have been properly addressing all your medical options wisely, so you can have a more comfortable breathing existence with all the COPD Meds known.....such as Spiriva, Adviar in different strengths, Ventolin HFA rescue Inhalers, and the Aerospan Inhaler. Steroids may not be the best solution.

Steriods taken in conjunction with other life sustaining meds, for Pneumonia and Chronic Bronchitis are needed to survive, and there are no arguments from me in that area.

As for allergies it is good to be tested for those too, and know in advance if one has allergies, since not knowing could result in premature fatalities.

Well my friend I will hold you in my daily prayers and know you will be dilligent in poicig your ownd medical health and well being, in addition to seeking proper medical treatment, so what happened to you in the past hopefully will never happn agian.

I also agree with you Moroco, that everyone must try and educate others as we do, because not knowing is worse.  One must fully understand all their medical options and enact wise decisions in their own best medical interest, because the life they save..... may just be their own....and that is most certainly a very precious gift to all of us.

[adoreqvc]

No problem AngelPuppy1,and please no worries because I was not offended at all.

Again many thanks for this thread, and all your concerns, replies and kindnesses.

My very best to you AngelPuppy1, and to everyone....and one is never too old to learn something new.

Now hopefully many more will read all replies here, and become even more knowledgeable & medically educated.......and perhaps even discuss having these medical tests mentioned in the replies with their Medical Advisers, especially if they would like to confirm their current medical health status.