DD called terrified for her Dad

SkeeterN · 04-20-2008, 10:25 AM

First off to refresh those who do not go to the Playground. My DH has been in great pain. The MRI showed that he has 3 disks that have bone spurs on them that are compressing onto his spinal cord and he has a 3 inch area with no spinal fluid surrounding the cord. He has already lost sensation in his arms and legs. The surgeon said surgery is his only option or he faces permanent spinal cord damage.

Ok to the subject of my post. DD works at a college. She mentioned her DD's issues to a nurse who teaches at the school who immediately blamed Atkins. She went on and on how that too much protein causes bone deposits. I told my daughter that so many people are so wrong about Atkins. It is not all protein. I said to her. If he had a grilled chicken sandwich for lunch and no fries instead got a salad she would have said he had a healthy lunch. But my DH had 2 grilled chicken breasts no bun and had a side salad. What is wrong with leaving the bread off? Told my DD we eat better now than we ever had before. Our diet doesn't consist of total protein.

The medical community drives me up a wall.

*KatNip* · 04-20-2008, 10:37 AM

OUGH!!! How frustrating. You are right, so many people are wrong about atkins. I have never eaten so healthy in my life and the few people I made the mistake to tell go off on me telling me how Im gonna make myself sick? WTH how? by eating lots of veggies and healthy protein?

I hope your daughter looks into this diet more and learn it to get some peace of mind about her dad.

Charski · 04-20-2008, 10:43 AM

Oh man, Nita, your poor DH - I feel for him - back pain is horrible. I hope they can relieve his pain with the surgery.

And your poor DD - WHY must people add insult to injury? Good grief!!

Pay no attention to the ill-informed.

nonstickpam107 · 04-20-2008, 10:46 AM

Actually a very 'common' condition (that is getting even MORE common in younger individuals...always thought to be a condition of geriatrics) causes calcium deposits. It's hyperparathyroidism. I have bone spurs and calcium deposits on my bones and in my internal organs. I have Paget's because at the 'ripe ol' age' of 32 I had a tumor on my parathyroid diagnosed. It'd been there for a long time even then. It spilled calcium into my bones/body.

Even to this day (over 20 yrs. later) whenever a new spur/calcium deposit shows up, my doctors know WHY. Usually when a person has bone/calcium deposits/spurs the very FIRST thing that is done is a blood level calcium (there's also a newer test for this). So, that nurse should learn more...if I had been told by your DD what your husband has...that would be the first thing I would have thought of (usually ENT's and endo's would look for that...I know several people IRL who've gone ahead and had the surgery your DH is going for that weren't checked for blood calcium...until they heard this was a common cause.

My best wishes to your DH, yourself and family that surgery goes VERY well and he's feel better soon!

Pam

Sarajewel · 04-20-2008, 10:47 AM

I work with SCI patients and trust me, we DO NOT blame diet for bone overgrowth. If anything, typically diet is totally ignored (but that's another rant). Lots of protein post surgery will speed his healing. Hopefully his is going in for surgery soon. My prayers and thoughts are with all three of you.

HeatherKae · 04-20-2008, 10:58 AM

The Atkins diet is also responsible for the Great Depression, the assassination of JFK, global warming, the recent real estate crisis, and the insurgency in Iraq.

From the wife of another back sufferer (my husband was medically discharged from the Army as a result), hang in there. It is so tough to watch your husband in that much pain.

atcgirl42 · 04-20-2008, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by HeatherKae

The Atkins diet is also responsible for the Great Depression, the assassination of JFK, global warming, the recent real estate crisis, and the insurgency in Iraq.

SkeeterN · 04-20-2008, 04:28 PM

I think I convinced her that this woman was wrong but it still bugs me. DH's blood pressure has never been this good. We do eat healthy very healthy. We don't live on eggs and bacon for goodness sake!

BeThin · 04-20-2008, 05:53 PM

What will people think of next. I guess Atkins is the cause of cancer also.

Strawberry · 04-20-2008, 06:45 PM

This is ridiculous... Tell Miss Nurse if anything, high protein diets have been blamed for causing bone LOSS! Not bone deposits.

Tell the nurse to either figure out how to be compassionate and supportive of a young girl in distress or mind her own darn business.

ebonyeyz28 · 04-20-2008, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by HeatherKae

The Atkins diet is also responsible for the Great Depression, the assassination of JFK, global warming, the recent real estate crisis, and the insurgency in Iraq.

From the wife of another back sufferer (my husband was medically discharged from the Army as a result), hang in there. It is so tough to watch your husband in that much pain.

Well, I'm glad that somebody FINALLY admitted it!

Skeeter, I will be praying for DH, DD and YOU! Hang in there and know that we are all sending you are best wishes!

idioglossic · 04-21-2008, 04:25 AM

My doc told me my blood sugars (after the 5 hour test) were seriously far too low and that I HAD to stop my low carb life style....

Ignored that.... as I feel fine... had the test for diabetes as part of my annual check. i did have the symtom of being thirsty all the time... later found out this is due to my Celexa...

Everyone is entitled to their opinion... but it is just that .... in most instances...

Butternut · 04-21-2008, 05:03 AM

I hear the Atkin's diet caused the recent earthquakes in the midwest too!

LucilleMcgill · 04-21-2008, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Butternut

I hear the Atkin's diet caused the recent earthquakes in the midwest too!

LucilleMcgill · 04-21-2008, 05:10 AM

Skeeter I hope the surgery goes well! Some people really don't like atkins, it baffles me. My sister inlaw just told me she hates it. That it's terrible, I think it's because she couldn't stick with it.

JennyJ · 04-21-2008, 05:45 AM

, Skeeter!!! I'll be praying for your family!!

~Jen~

Tooter · 04-21-2008, 06:09 AM

Skeeter, Your hubby is in my prayers.

Hang in there, sweetie.

Cutelilsunflower · 04-21-2008, 08:51 AM

My 80 year old grandma just had this exact procedure done at Riverside in Columbus and 1 1/2 months later is doing WONDERFULLY. Good luck to your DH and my grandma wasn't ever on Atkins and that's silly for anyone to say the reason for the deposit.

04-20-2008, 10:25 AM	#1
SkeeterN Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Central Ohio Posts: 9,618 Gallery: SkeeterN Stats: 160/115 Age 49 Height 4'11 WOE: 4 years on Atkins	DD called terrified for her Dad First off to refresh those who do not go to the Playground. My DH has been in great pain. The MRI showed that he has 3 disks that have bone spurs on them that are compressing onto his spinal cord and he has a 3 inch area with no spinal fluid surrounding the cord. He has already lost sensation in his arms and legs. The surgeon said surgery is his only option or he faces permanent spinal cord damage. Ok to the subject of my post. DD works at a college. She mentioned her DD's issues to a nurse who teaches at the school who immediately blamed Atkins. She went on and on how that too much protein causes bone deposits. I told my daughter that so many people are so wrong about Atkins. It is not all protein. I said to her. If he had a grilled chicken sandwich for lunch and no fries instead got a salad she would have said he had a healthy lunch. But my DH had 2 grilled chicken breasts no bun and had a side salad. What is wrong with leaving the bread off? Told my DD we eat better now than we ever had before. Our diet doesn't consist of total protein. The medical community drives me up a wall. __________________ <><Anita aka Skeeter ><> Happily Married 26 years , 2 wonderful children! And my first Grandchild on the way A Born Again child of God McCain/Palin 08 My Story _____________________________________ Last edited by SkeeterN : 04-20-2008 at 10:27 AM.

04-20-2008, 10:46 AM	#4
nonstickpam107 Thyroid Patient Advocate Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: NE Indiana Posts: 11,984 Gallery: nonstickpam107 Stats: 230/116/120 (BF<26%) WOE: Started w/Atkins/Now BFFM Start Date: Nov. 23 2000	Actually a very 'common' condition (that is getting even MORE common in younger individuals...always thought to be a condition of geriatrics) causes calcium deposits. It's hyperparathyroidism. I have bone spurs and calcium deposits on my bones and in my internal organs. I have Paget's because at the 'ripe ol' age' of 32 I had a tumor on my parathyroid diagnosed. It'd been there for a long time even then. It spilled calcium into my bones/body. Even to this day (over 20 yrs. later) whenever a new spur/calcium deposit shows up, my doctors know WHY. Usually when a person has bone/calcium deposits/spurs the very FIRST thing that is done is a blood level calcium (there's also a newer test for this). So, that nurse should learn more...if I had been told by your DD what your husband has...that would be the first thing I would have thought of (usually ENT's and endo's would look for that...I know several people IRL who've gone ahead and had the surgery your DH is going for that weren't checked for blood calcium...until they heard this was a common cause. My best wishes to your DH, yourself and family that surgery goes VERY well and he's feel better soon! Pam __________________ So many fireworks. So little time. "The thyroid is nothing to mess with" ... Sunset

04-21-2008, 05:10 AM	#15
LucilleMcgill Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 404 Gallery: LucilleMcgill Stats: 235.5/233/199 ~ 5'2.5" WOE: CAD/CALP Start Date: August 3, 2008	Skeeter I hope the surgery goes well! Some people really don't like atkins, it baffles me. My sister inlaw just told me she hates it. That it's terrible, I think it's because she couldn't stick with it. Last edited by LucilleMcgill : 04-21-2008 at 05:12 AM.

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04-20-2008, 10:37 AM	#2
KatNip Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 205 Gallery: KatNip Stats: 275/247/135 WOE: Atkins Start Date: March 2008	OUGH!!! How frustrating. You are right, so many people are wrong about atkins. I have never eaten so healthy in my life and the few people I made the mistake to tell go off on me telling me how Im gonna make myself sick? WTH how? by eating lots of veggies and healthy protein? I hope your daughter looks into this diet more and learn it to get some peace of mind about her dad.

04-20-2008, 10:43 AM	#3
Charski Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Central Coastal CA Posts: 9,616 Gallery: Charski Stats: 174 (WW)/130/150 goal 5'5" 54 years young WOE: ATKINS! now and always.... Start Date: 5/03	Oh man, Nita, your poor DH - I feel for him - back pain is horrible. I hope they can relieve his pain with the surgery. And your poor DD - WHY must people add insult to injury? Good grief!! Pay no attention to the ill-informed.

04-20-2008, 10:47 AM	#5
Sarajewel Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Central NY Posts: 4,139 Gallery: Sarajewel Stats: 236/168/148 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 5/03-10/03 (Got pregnant!), restart 1/19/07	I work with SCI patients and trust me, we DO NOT blame diet for bone overgrowth. If anything, typically diet is totally ignored (but that's another rant). Lots of protein post surgery will speed his healing. Hopefully his is going in for surgery soon. My prayers and thoughts are with all three of you.

04-20-2008, 10:58 AM	#6
HeatherKae Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Carpenter's House Posts: 214 Gallery: HeatherKae Stats: 180/163/130 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 2005	The Atkins diet is also responsible for the Great Depression, the assassination of JFK, global warming, the recent real estate crisis, and the insurgency in Iraq. From the wife of another back sufferer (my husband was medically discharged from the Army as a result), hang in there. It is so tough to watch your husband in that much pain.

04-20-2008, 04:28 PM	#8
SkeeterN Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Central Ohio Posts: 9,618 Gallery: SkeeterN Stats: 160/115 Age 49 Height 4'11 WOE: 4 years on Atkins	I think I convinced her that this woman was wrong but it still bugs me. DH's blood pressure has never been this good. We do eat healthy very healthy. We don't live on eggs and bacon for goodness sake!

04-20-2008, 05:53 PM	#9
BeThin Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: WV Posts: 967 Gallery: BeThin Stats: 190/175/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 2008	What will people think of next. I guess Atkins is the cause of cancer also.

04-20-2008, 06:45 PM	#10
Strawberry MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,580 Gallery: Strawberry	This is ridiculous... Tell Miss Nurse if anything, high protein diets have been blamed for causing bone LOSS! Not bone deposits. Tell the nurse to either figure out how to be compassionate and supportive of a young girl in distress or mind her own darn business.

04-21-2008, 04:25 AM	#12
idioglossic Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Virgin Islands Posts: 9,700 Gallery: idioglossic Stats: 172/132/125 5'2" WOE: Stillmans, low carb, low fat, low sodium, 2 meals Start Date: August 29, 2004	My doc told me my blood sugars (after the 5 hour test) were seriously far too low and that I HAD to stop my low carb life style.... Ignored that.... as I feel fine... had the test for diabetes as part of my annual check. i did have the symtom of being thirsty all the time... later found out this is due to my Celexa... Everyone is entitled to their opinion... but it is just that .... in most instances...

04-21-2008, 05:03 AM	#13
Butternut Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,666 Gallery: Butternut Stats: 3x/2x/Med. WOE: Low Carb Start Date: December 2001	I hear the Atkin's diet caused the recent earthquakes in the midwest too!

04-21-2008, 05:45 AM	#16
JennyJ MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: California Posts: 2,052 Gallery: JennyJ Stats: 154.5/138/135 WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 29, 2006	, Skeeter!!! I'll be praying for your family!! ~Jen~

04-21-2008, 06:09 AM	#17
Tooter Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 9,468 Gallery: Tooter Stats: 5' 6" and 128 lbs	Skeeter, Your hubby is in my prayers. Hang in there, sweetie.

04-21-2008, 08:51 AM	#18
Cutelilsunflower Low Carbin' Italian Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: A McNugget sleeping in a Big Mac box. Posts: 9,773 Gallery: Cutelilsunflower Stats: Shrinking/BFL WOE: Che Bella Vita! Short and Proud! Start Date: 9/2/76	My 80 year old grandma just had this exact procedure done at Riverside in Columbus and 1 1/2 months later is doing WONDERFULLY. Good luck to your DH and my grandma wasn't ever on Atkins and that's silly for anyone to say the reason for the deposit.