As you know, I couldn't agree more that Palm Sunday would be the perfect song for Patti to cover. Fingers crossed.
Heidi's use of eternal recurrence is wonderful. It puts a whole different slant on what we do in our lives, even if it is used with a wry smile. If you don't mind, I'm going to borrow it in certain situations. At the …
As you know, I couldn't agree more that Palm Sunday would be the perfect song for Patti to cover. Fingers crossed.
Heidi's use of eternal recurrence is wonderful. It puts a whole different slant on what we do in our lives, even if it is used with a wry smile. If you don't mind, I'm going to borrow it in certain situations. At the very least it will lighten my day.
I often think of you and your illness, wishing that something would bring you relief. I hope you know that there are a lot of people out here with the same wish.
And I believe I can safely say that, for many of us, your presence here on this site is a gift.
May today be a good one for you. And, even though it is Monday, I'll listen to Pslm Sunday as I do the dishes. Eternally, it seems.
Thank you so much, Jim. You’ve no idea what joy it brings to think of you borrowing Heidi’s version of Nietzsche. Borrow anything. In that way, she lives.
Thank you for your wishes for my health. Ironically, there is something that would bring me relief. I am experiencing a critical Vitamin A deficiency that is threatening two of my vital organs: my eyes and liver. There is no way to deliver vitamin A to me except through an intramuscular injection. It is the same injection that they give to children who are malnourished to prevent blindness. There is only one pharmaceutical company in the US that makes vitamin A for injection and they have none. It is a very rare condition in the US. It costs a fortune so it’s probably mostly purchased by non profits like Doctors Without Borders to take to children in other parts of the world. Since there are currently so many starving children, you’d think the pharmaceutical companies would be cranking out the Vitamin A. I keep hoping that that’s why they’re out of it. If so, let them have it. But if not, then it’s a shocking example of not making it a priority that for the admittedly few people in the US who have such a deficiency and are at risk for blindness, organ failure, infections, and who can’t get vitamin A any other way, owing either to poverty or illness, there are shots available. It isn’t rocket science. It’s just a question of giving a shit about the people who are the poorest or sickest.
I’m sorry for the rant. It’s a surreal situation and, as I said, ironic since I can’t stop thinking of all the suffering children.
Thank you so much for your kindness, Jim. I’m grateful to have you for a friend.
Robin, I think how can this be...something as simple as an injectable vitamin and
only one US company makes it. And, I wonder, why would it be so expensive?
You have good reason to rant - for the children who are suffering, and for yourself and others that are at risk for more serious problems. I agree with Jim, probably not a big enough "customer base" here - and big pharma is more than likely making a hefty profit. Hoping for the best for you, Robin. I'll be keeping you in mind.
Thank you so much. Your message came when I was in need. I’ve gotten bad news. The vitamin A for injection has been delayed again. There is no telling when it will be available in this country. It’s not available in Canada either.
My doctors are now trying to ascertain whether any hospitals have it. It is rare to have this kind of deficiency in a developed country but you would think there would be something available in case of an emergency.
Anyway, I appreciate your thoughts more than I can say.
It's unbelievable to me that something as basic as human health is bartered in the marketplace for profit. It may be true that the vast majority of the Vitamin A supply is being purchased to help starving children but you can bet that the pharma company is making a tidy profit from those sales. So there isn't a big enough 'customer base' in America. Then just ignore them. That's appalling.
No need to apologize for the rant. I'd be frustrated too. Of course, the children should be treated but so should everyone else.
I hope there's a solution for you soon. All the best to you.
Hi Robin
As you know, I couldn't agree more that Palm Sunday would be the perfect song for Patti to cover. Fingers crossed.
Heidi's use of eternal recurrence is wonderful. It puts a whole different slant on what we do in our lives, even if it is used with a wry smile. If you don't mind, I'm going to borrow it in certain situations. At the very least it will lighten my day.
I often think of you and your illness, wishing that something would bring you relief. I hope you know that there are a lot of people out here with the same wish.
And I believe I can safely say that, for many of us, your presence here on this site is a gift.
May today be a good one for you. And, even though it is Monday, I'll listen to Pslm Sunday as I do the dishes. Eternally, it seems.
All the best.
Jim
Thank you so much, Jim. You’ve no idea what joy it brings to think of you borrowing Heidi’s version of Nietzsche. Borrow anything. In that way, she lives.
Thank you for your wishes for my health. Ironically, there is something that would bring me relief. I am experiencing a critical Vitamin A deficiency that is threatening two of my vital organs: my eyes and liver. There is no way to deliver vitamin A to me except through an intramuscular injection. It is the same injection that they give to children who are malnourished to prevent blindness. There is only one pharmaceutical company in the US that makes vitamin A for injection and they have none. It is a very rare condition in the US. It costs a fortune so it’s probably mostly purchased by non profits like Doctors Without Borders to take to children in other parts of the world. Since there are currently so many starving children, you’d think the pharmaceutical companies would be cranking out the Vitamin A. I keep hoping that that’s why they’re out of it. If so, let them have it. But if not, then it’s a shocking example of not making it a priority that for the admittedly few people in the US who have such a deficiency and are at risk for blindness, organ failure, infections, and who can’t get vitamin A any other way, owing either to poverty or illness, there are shots available. It isn’t rocket science. It’s just a question of giving a shit about the people who are the poorest or sickest.
I’m sorry for the rant. It’s a surreal situation and, as I said, ironic since I can’t stop thinking of all the suffering children.
Thank you so much for your kindness, Jim. I’m grateful to have you for a friend.
As ever,
Robin
Robin, I think how can this be...something as simple as an injectable vitamin and
only one US company makes it. And, I wonder, why would it be so expensive?
You have good reason to rant - for the children who are suffering, and for yourself and others that are at risk for more serious problems. I agree with Jim, probably not a big enough "customer base" here - and big pharma is more than likely making a hefty profit. Hoping for the best for you, Robin. I'll be keeping you in mind.
Thank you so much, Suzi. It is hard to believe, but so much in the world is. I truly appreciate your good wishes.
As ever,
Robin
Robin, when I said I'd be keeping you in mind - that set you there -for you have
been in my thoughts a lot today. I'm wishing for solutions (as Jim said), and for
the best days possible. A "mind how you go" sent with heartfelt wishes for your
dear self.
Dear Suzi,
Thank you so much. Your message came when I was in need. I’ve gotten bad news. The vitamin A for injection has been delayed again. There is no telling when it will be available in this country. It’s not available in Canada either.
My doctors are now trying to ascertain whether any hospitals have it. It is rare to have this kind of deficiency in a developed country but you would think there would be something available in case of an emergency.
Anyway, I appreciate your thoughts more than I can say.
Wishing you well, as ever, Suzi.
With gratitude,
Robin
Thank you, Jim. I really appreciate your hoping.
As ever,
Robin
It's unbelievable to me that something as basic as human health is bartered in the marketplace for profit. It may be true that the vast majority of the Vitamin A supply is being purchased to help starving children but you can bet that the pharma company is making a tidy profit from those sales. So there isn't a big enough 'customer base' in America. Then just ignore them. That's appalling.
No need to apologize for the rant. I'd be frustrated too. Of course, the children should be treated but so should everyone else.
I hope there's a solution for you soon. All the best to you.