Numismatist. 50 year member ANA. Winner of four ANA Heath Literary Awards; three Wayte and Olga Raymond Literary Awards; Numismatist of the Year Award 2009, and Lifetime Achievement Award 2020. Winner numerous NLG Literary Awards.
Thanks for sharing your personal story. Eight months is a long time to not be feeling well. Your signature line says it best, "Never give in." I coach football and always tell our players that everyone has limitations, disabilities in one form or another, illness and personal struggles. It is how we react and overcome them that makes a difference. Keep fighting. Your story, along with others here, is an inspiration.
Keep fighting and learning Al. Glad you're doing better.
There's so much that doctors don't know or just don't want to know. Sometimes we have to do the legwork ourselves because someone out there is on the right track. They say that 50% of what modern medicine knows today will be proven false a few decades down the road. Unfortunately, we don't know which half.
<< <i>Keep fighting and learning Al. Glad you're doing better.
There's so much that doctors don't know or just don't want to know. Sometimes we have to do the legwork ourselves because someone out there is on the right track. They say that 50% of what modern medicine knows today will be proven false a few decades down the road. Unfortunately, we don't know which half.
roadrunner >>
I agree completely!
Al, I am going thru the same thing right now, PM me and we can talk when you feel like it-------------------------------BigE
Had no idea you were facing medical problems. You always seem so up-beat. Makes my problems trivial in the face of yours. Keep on the recovery path and we will pray for your speedy return to health.
Ron
Collect for the love of the hobby, the beauty of the coins, and enjoy the ride.
<< <i>I think we're twins... I've been taking medicine for acid reflux since 1986 and my cholesterol is at 313.
Get better so you won't have so much time to spend on this forum! >>
313 should be the blood pressure due to ex wives and not cholesterol.
Alan- Glad you feel you are heading in the right direction.
16 years ago i learned in a hurry that you have to do research and ask a lot of questions and go to multiple sources when sickness or similiar occurs. My son was 2.5 when we found he had brain cancer. 3 or 4 doctors blew us off and said it was nothing. 9 years and 3 operations later he is cancer free and working in Alaska this summer leading ATV tours.
Mark NGC registry V-Nickel proof #6!!!! working on proof shield nickels # 8 with a bullet!!!!
Glad to hear about your recovery. I had a liver problem like that about 10 years ago so I know what it feels like. Hope everything continues on course for a continued recovery.
Great news Alan. From your posts one would not have guessed you had such serious health issues. I also had a life threatening health issue 10 years ago and had to endure 9 years of medication to recover. Continued success buddy.
Glad to hear you are doing better. Just think how much more your gross weight would have been if you'd been buying double eagles instead of half dimes lately !!!
Wow, congrats and glad you are recovering. I am certain they checked but did they rule out Hepatitis? My cousin had similiar symptoms and his was due to hep.
If I say something in the woods, and my wife isn't around. Am I still wrong?
If there is an award for the craziest reply, I may win it here, but it comes from the heart.
First...seriously consider medical marijuana if you can obtain it. I know it stimulates appetite and I once had the absolute worst hangover in the world just vanish from that stuff. Yeah...you'll watch more cartoons...but pain does vanish.
Second, I've read studies that healthy "gut bacteria" can be re-established by ingesting healthy gut bacteria entrained in donor fecal matter. Yeah...thats gross...but Google the topic and discuss it with your physician. Its a serious form of treatment.
I didn't even know you were sick! I sure hope you keep getting better my friend as I find your posts interesting and you have inspired me just in case you didn't know this. I have also been hit with problems that have affected my health and it not much fun. Keep your head up bro and I hope you you can turn it around........Joe
The bitterness of "Poor Quality" is remembered long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
Hope you get real better real soon. And besides, there are those of us that would be more than a bit generous in sharing some body fat - I'll gladly pitch in that nagging 5 kilogrammes to start.
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Good news, I enjoy your post's....and your taste in coins!
Didn't even bother to edit for spelling/grammer......you know what I'm saying....Hang tough
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There's so much that doctors don't know or just don't want to know. Sometimes we have to do the legwork ourselves
because someone out there is on the right track. They say that 50% of what modern medicine knows today will be proven
false a few decades down the road. Unfortunately, we don't know which half.
roadrunner
<< <i>Keep fighting and learning Al. Glad you're doing better.
There's so much that doctors don't know or just don't want to know. Sometimes we have to do the legwork ourselves
because someone out there is on the right track. They say that 50% of what modern medicine knows today will be proven
false a few decades down the road. Unfortunately, we don't know which half.
roadrunner >>
I agree completely!
Al, I am going thru the same thing right now, PM me and we can talk when you feel like it-------------------------------BigE
Had no idea you were facing medical problems. You always seem so up-beat. Makes my problems trivial in the face of yours. Keep on the recovery path and we will pray for your speedy return to health.
Ron
<< <i>I think we're twins... I've been taking medicine for acid reflux since 1986 and my cholesterol is at 313.
Get better so you won't have so much time to spend on this forum!
313 should be the blood pressure due to ex wives and not cholesterol.
Alan- Glad you feel you are heading in the right direction.
16 years ago i learned in a hurry that you have to do research and ask a lot of questions and go to multiple sources when sickness or similiar occurs. My son was 2.5 when we found he had brain cancer. 3 or 4 doctors blew us off and said it was nothing. 9 years and 3 operations later he is cancer free and working in Alaska this summer leading ATV tours.
NGC registry V-Nickel proof #6!!!!
working on proof shield nickels # 8 with a bullet!!!!
RIP "BEAR"
Wow, heads on straight, that's for sure!
Another hurdle in life that you have to conquer and you will, because you have
the right attitude and a family that supports you and loves you.
Be well, my friend.
bob
R.
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Hope you continue to see improvement.
Glad to hear about your recovery. I had a liver problem like that about 10 years ago so I know what it feels like. Hope everything continues on course for a continued recovery.
Steve
Keeper of the VAM Catalog • Professional Coin Imaging • Prime Number Set • World Coins in Early America • British Trade Dollars • Variety Attribution
Really great news! Keep it going!
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best wishes for the future!
God Bless
I hope this recovery brings you lots of future joy and happiness. You have my prayers for a full recovery.
First...seriously consider medical marijuana if you can obtain it. I know it stimulates appetite and I once had the absolute worst hangover in the world just vanish from that stuff. Yeah...you'll watch more cartoons...but pain does vanish.
Second, I've read studies that healthy "gut bacteria" can be re-established by ingesting healthy gut bacteria entrained in donor fecal matter. Yeah...thats gross...but Google the topic and discuss it with your physician. Its a serious form of treatment.
Best of health to you,
Steve
I hope you continue to improve !
Paul
I doubt you have as yet identified the correct cause of your problems.
P.S.
' always enjoyed our phone chats.
Joe
Sugar magnolia blossoms blooming, heads all empty and I don't care ...
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We are all very glad that this seems to be one of the very good times. May all your
future concerns, be only about obtaining beautiful coins for your collection. Regards, Abe
Camelot
Hope it doesn't come to that for you Alan! But who knows!!!
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