Hocking Hills Messenger-June 2018 by Jeff Freas

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NOT THE ANSWER I WANTED by Rick Schneider, FairHoPe Hospice

My goal in life is to live forever and so far so good. But there have been a few days when sometimes it did not feel like I’d live forever. And whether I like it or not it looks like there may be an end to my life at some point. My kids have told me that you may not live forever but that if you haven’t grown up by the time you are 50, you don’t have to grow up. That gave me solace. Seriously, though, there were several extended periods in my life where I have been very sick. During those times I prayed for healing. I prayed to be brought back to good, if not perfect, health. In the case of my most severe illness that manifested itself around 2006, I did get an answer to my prayer, but it was not the one that I wanted. Maybe you’ve had a similar experience. One of the hard facts of life is that prayers aren’t always answered in the way we prefer. The serious illness that I developed in 2006 is a chronic (meaning lifelong) illness known as Crohn’s Disease. When the specialist was trying to determine what was causing my physical distress, he thought it was probably Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). He casually mentioned that it might be Crohn’s Disease but was fairly sure that it was IBS. He explained in layman’s terms that IBS can be taken care of with medication or if necessary, surgery. Crohn’s, however, is a lifelong disease that may be controlled but never cured. For the week that I was waiting for tests results to come back, I was praying that I had IBS. That is something that I never thought that I would be praying for but considering the alternative it made sense to me. My prayers were answered, but the answer was, “No.” I had Crohn’s. Having been associated with FAIRHOPE Hospice since March of 1997, I’ve talked to quite a few people who received that same answer to their prayer for healing, i.e.; “No.” I feel that my Crohn’s has helped me relate, in some degree, to many of those on our service. A diagnosis of a serious illness can rearrange your whole way of thinking about how much future you have and how it will be spent. When people are healthy their hope is linked to the future with plans and goals. A serious illness can make you feel like you are no longer in control. I felt like I had no control of my life after my diagnosis. I half-jokingly considered asking for a refund from my church since I had tithed weekly for years, yet my perceived reward was a chronic illness. Initially I denied that I had anything seriously wrong. I knew someone must be mistaken. I had to come to the conclusion that the “someone” was me. I’ve heard receiving a serious diagnosis such as mine compared to an unwelcome guest moving in; changing my way of life and my plans for the immediate future. I did eventually come to the conclusion that I had to accept my predicament because a chronic illness can’t be cured. It was James Dean who said, “Dream as if you’ll live forever and live as if you’ll die today.” I know quite a few people who might have misconstrued the quote; they died trying to live forever. I guess that working at FAIRHOPE Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc. taught me that, if nothing else, God is not a genie in a lamp. Why some people go through suffering, especially people who are too young, is beyond me. I can’t explain it but I think of what Mr. Rogers would say whenever a disaster happened, “Look at all of the good people helping.” When the answer to your prayers is “No”, think of FAIRHOPE Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc. Then watch all of the good people helping.

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MANAGING KIDNEY STONES

Written by: Mark Fratczak, MD, FACP, FHM FMD and Hospitalist at Hocking Valley Community Hospital Also called nephrolithiasis or urolithiasis, kidney stones affect approximately one in 11 people (19% of men and 9% of women by age 70 years.) Fortunately, treatment is available to effectively manage most stones. In addition, you can take steps to prevent kidney stones from recurring. A kidney stone can form when there are normal or high levels of substances such as calcium, oxalate, cystine, or uric acid in the urine. These substances can form crystals. Crystals become attached to the kidney and gradually increase in size forming a stone. Certain diseases and habits can affect a person’s risk for developing kidney stones. These include a past history or family history of kidney stones, and certain dietary habits like high intake of salt, calcium, sugars and animal protein. Underlying medical conditions like gout, diabetes, Crohn’s or overactive parathyroid also contribute to stones, along with certain medications such as water pills and dehydration. Typically, the stone will move through the urinary tract and is passed out of the body in the urine. A stone may cause pain if it becomes stuck and blocks the flow of Dr. Mark Fratczak, MD, FACP, FHM urine. Large stones do not always pass without medical assistance and sometimes require a minimally invasive surgical procedure to remove them. Pain is the most common symptom when passing a kidney stone. Most commonly, pain only occurs with obstruction, in which the urine cannot pass freely from the kidney to the bladder. Pain can range from a mild and barely noticeable ache to discomfort that is so intense it requires treatment in the hospital. Most often the pain escalates and then gets better, but does not go away completely. Waves of severe pain known as renal colic usually last 20 to 60 minutes. Pain can occur in the flank (the side between the ribs and the hip) or the lower abdomen, and the pain can move toward the groin. Most people with kidney stones will have blood in the urine known as hematuria. Urine may be pink or reddish, or the blood may be visible only with urine dipstick testing or microscopic examination of the urine. You may pass “gravel” or “sand,” which are small stones in your urine. Other kidney stone symptoms include nausea or vomiting, pain with urination, and an urgent need to urinate. Kidney stones are usually diagnosed based upon your symptoms, a physical examination, and imaging studies. A non-contrast helical CT scan of abdomen and pelvis is the best imaging test if kidney stones are suspected. A renal ultrasound can also be used to detect kidney stones and is the procedure of choice for people who should avoid radiation, including pregnant women and children. Treatment of a kidney stone that is causing obstruction depends upon the size and location of the stone, as well as your pain and ability to keep down fluids. If your stone is likely to pass, your pain is tolerable, and you are able to eat and drink, then you can be treated at home. If you have severe pain or nausea, you will need to be treated with stronger pain medications and intravenous (IV) fluids, which are often given in the hospital. In addition, patients with stones and who also have a fever must be treated in the hospital as soon as possible to avoid a life-threatening infection. At home, you can take non-prescription pain medication until the stone passes. This includes nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) or Naproxen (Aleve), but it is important to check with your provider first. Other medications, such as Tamsulosin (Flomax), may also be recommended to speed the passage of stones. You will probably be asked to strain your urine to recover the stone. After you retrieve it, you should take it to your medical provider so it can then be analyzed in a laboratory to determine the composition of the stone (eg, calcium oxalate, uric acid, etc.) Knowing what type of kidney stone you have is important in planning treatments to prevent future stone formation. Stones larger than 9 or 10 millimeters rarely pass on their own and generally require a procedure to break up or remove the stone. Some smaller stones also do not pass. Several procedures are available. Ureteroscopy is a common endoscopic procedure that uses a thin scope, which is passed through the urethra and bladder, into the ureter and kidney. This endoscope allows the urologist to see the stone and remove it or to break up the stone into smaller pieces that can pass more easily. Shock Wave Lithotripsy or SWL is a reasonable treatment option in many patients who need help passing a stone. You may require medication to make you sleepy and reduce pain during lithotripsy treatment. Lithotripsy is performed by directing high-energy shock waves toward the stone. These sound waves pass through the skin and bodily tissues and release energy at the stone surface. This energy causes the stone to break into fragments that can be more easily passed in the urine. Extremely large or complex stones, or large stones resistant to shock wave lithotripsy, may require a minimally invasive surgical procedure to remove the stone. In this procedure, a small endoscopic instrument is passed through the skin (percutaneously) of the back into the kidney to remove the stone. After you have a kidney stone attack, you should have blood and urine tests to determine whether you have certain health problems or dietary habits that increase the risk of kidney stones. If you passed and saved the stone, it should be analyzed to determine the type of stone. In addition, your clinician may request that you perform a 24-hour urine collection to determine underlying risk factors for your kidney stone disease. Based upon these test results, you may be advised to drink more fluids to decrease the risk of another stone. Experts recommend drinking enough fluid that you make more than 2 liters of urine per day. Also, you may be advised to make changes in your diet depending upon the type of kidney stone you have and the 24-hour urine results, or you may be advised to take a medication to reduce the risk of future stones.

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JULY 13,14 & 15, 2018

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Friday, July 13: 10am – 6pm

GARDENS

Saturday, July 14: 10am – 5pm

13200 Little Cola Road Rockbridge, OH 43149

Sunday, July 15: 10am – 4pm

A celebration of Arts, Crafts, Music, and Gardens in the Hocking Hills OPEN GARDENS SUN, JULY 8 — WED, JULY 11: 9am – 5pm For garden lovers, photographers, and those with special needs. No vendors these days.

Over 60 fine artists and craftspersons offering their work for sale in a variety of mediums. Garden art, pottery, jewelry, glasswork, sculpture, leather and more! Three acres of artistically designed gardens, ponds and garden sculptures. OSU Master Gardeners and Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalists on hand to answer questions. Live music throughout the festival. See www.lilyfest.com for this year’s line up!

FOOD Returning this year, Chef Moe’s On-the-Go, Buzz-in Buzz-Out, and Pap’s Ice Cream. Serving a selection of sandwiches, salads, and special desserts.

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS & HIKES Guided nature hikes, Cookies and Canvas for Kids, and more. See Hocking Soil and Water Conservation District (www.hockingswcd.com) for details. ADMISSION to LILYFEST is FREE, but donations are gladly accepted for educational funds. PARKING in two fields. Car pool if possible. Bring a friend but NO PETS please. Lilyfest follows the ADA guidelines related to service animals.

Special thanks to our sponsors: LOGAN-HOLL FOUNDATION, OHIO MAGAZINE, and HOCKING HILLS TOURISM ASSOCIATION

FOR MORE INFO: www.lilyfest.com, www.explorehockinghills.com or call 740-969-2873

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Outdoor Adventures Ltd. is a small business with a lot of heart! We are NRA members and support the 2nd Amendment. 250 new and used guns instock. Special orders welcome. We accept transfers. We have a variety of ammunition on-hand to suit your needs.We have holsters, knives, scopes and much more.

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FAREWELL PARTY FOR DR. BEED ON JUNE 29 LOGAN – A public farewell party will be held for Dr. Elaine Beed on Friday, June 29 from 12 to 1 p.m. in the Hocking Valley Community Hospital Meeting Room. Dr. Beed has provided care to area residents for nearly 30 years. While she will be vacating her Logan practice, she will continue practicing oncology in Cambridge. Please join HVCH in wishing her the best on her future endeavors. Kindly RSVP to Beth Bell at (740) 380-8154 or email bbell@hvch.org.

NEW HVCH URGENT CARE HOURS BEGIN JULY 1 LOGAN – Hocking Valley Community Hospital Urgent Care hours are changing beginning Sunday, July 1 to better accommodate area patients. The HVCH Urgent Care will continue to be open seven days a week, now from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. “This is a change we wanted to make to better suit the needs of our patients,” HVCH ER/Urgent Care Director Michelle Matheny said. “It is important for us to be able to provide prompt, medical attention when our patients need us most.” More than 31,000 people were seen in the HVCH Emergency Room and Urgent Care in 2017, and more than 109,000 patients were seen hospital wide. HVCH Urgent Care treats patients with mild to moderate medical situations or illnesses. If there is a more serious medical need, HVCH Emergency Department is always open. HVCH Urgent Care is located inside the emergency entrance to the hospital. For more information, visit www.hvch.org or call (740) 380-8000.

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