Hey notice how as soon as everybody starts asking where were the support programs ACC SHOULD have had in place for the guy who lost it with the guns and Police shot dead the whole thing vanishes from the news and radar.
Poor bugger living alone and abandoned by the system (Oh he wa sSO INDEPANDENT!!!!) The poor bugger was in a wheelchair and spine and brain injured then left alone.
Going got tough so ACC WERE OUTAA THERE!!!!!
Cheap way let him die alone!!!!
MEANWHILE ACC having been used to bail out the railways by "Investment" Yeah right tAir new Zealand has now brought 5% of fisher and paykel that iconic Kiwi Brand now mostly owned by Haier who make the crap you see at the worry forry and everybody knws is going to crap out in short order so mostly don't touch.
Injured NEW ZEALAND WORKERS ARE HOUNDED TO HELL BY FANATICAL ACC yet the levies collected are once again used to bail out industries, in which most of us were probably injured in the first place.
What we need is to ignore ACC completely and form a co operative of disabled injured people and others willing to join to help each other out.
Common knowledge that as soona syou ask from help ACC is outta there
"no provision in thelgislation for such, Complain and they throw the entire weight of the corporation at you and no doubt still hold regular staff junkets at the Copthorne Resort Solway park as Team building exercises.
Hey that was good for this morning, must eb recovering from the semi Anaphalctic Shock of the last couple of days.
Silly person brought it on myself by working with something I did not think I'd react to but did, big time but I got through it.
IF you have MCS ACc will not point out that you are now far more prone to anaphalaxis and it takes a while to work out what happens.
the very worst thing you could ever do is send a submission to ACC explaining that travel by public transport may induce anaphalaxis because of your mcs, Staff will thent ake every opportunity to try out the recipe yous end them and see if you die as a result, or at leats use such to enjoy making you extremely unwell.
One day it will kill me and ACC know this, probably why they kept arranging meetings in smelly rooms and the like.
Now if you have mcs, are an ACC client (who have of course never covered such in their opinions) doa search on Anaphalxis and Go Hello ACC have read how to induce such attacks to!
ahufffamilyblog.blogspot.com/2008_10_01_archive.html
medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Anaphalaxis
Anaphylaxis
Definition
Anaphylaxis is a rapidly progressing, life-threatening allergic reaction.
Description
Anaphylaxis is a type of allergic reaction, in which the immune system responds to otherwise harmless substances from the environment. Unlike other allergic reactions, however, anaphylaxis can kill. Reaction may begin within minutes or even seconds of exposure, and rapidly progress to cause airway constriction, skin and intestinal irritation, and altered heart rhythms. In severe cases, it can result in complete airway obstruction, shock, and death.
Causes and symptoms
Causes
Like the majority of other allergic reactions, anaphylaxis is caused by the release of histamine and other chemicals from mast cells. Mast cells are a type of white blood cell and they are found in large numbers in the tissues that regulate exchange with the environment: the airways, digestive system, and skin.
On their surfaces, mast cells display antibodies called IgE (immunoglobulin type E). These antibodies are designed to detect environmental substances to which the immune system is sensitive. Substances from a genuinely threatening source, such as bacteria or viruses, are called antigens. A substance that most people tolerate well, but to which others have an allergic response, is called an allergen. When IgE antibodies bind with allergens, they cause the mast cell to release histamine and other chemicals, which spill out onto neighboring cells.
The interaction of these chemicals with receptors on the surface of blood vessels causes the vessels to leak fluid into surrounding tissues, causing fluid accumulation, redness, and swelling. On the smooth muscle cells of the airways and digestive system, they cause constriction. On nerve endings, they increase sensitivity and cause itching.
In anaphylaxis, the dramatic response is due both to extreme hypersensivity to the allergen and its usually systemic distribution. Allergens are more likely to cause anaphylaxis if they are introduced directly into the circulatory system by injection. However, exposure by ingestion, inhalation, or skin contact can also cause anaphylaxis. In some cases, anaphylaxis may develop over time from less severe allergies.
Anaphylaxis is most often due to allergens in foods, drugs, and insect venom. Specific causes include:
Fish, shellfish, and mollusks
Nuts and seeds
Stings of bees, wasps, or hornets
Papain from meat tenderizers
Vaccines, including flu and measles vaccines
Penicillin
Cephalosporins
Streptomycin
Gamma globulin
Insulin
Hormones (ACTH, thyroid-stimulating hormone)
Aspirin and other NSAIDs
Latex, from exam gloves or condoms, for example.
Exposure to cold or exercise can trigger anaphylaxis in some individuals.
Key terms
ACTH — Adrenocorticotropic hormone, a hormone normally produced by the pituitary gland, sometimes taken as a treatment for arthritis and other disorders.
Antibody — An immune system protein which binds to a substance from the environment.
NSAIDs — Non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs, including aspirin and ibuprofen.
Tracheostomy tube — A tube which is inserted into an incision in the trachea (tracheostomy) to relieve upper airway obstruction.
Symptoms
Symptoms may include:
Urticaria (hives)
Swelling and irritation of the tongue or mouth
Swelling of the sinuses
Difficulty breathing
Wheezing
Cramping, vomiting, or diarrhea
Anxiety or confusion
Strong, very rapid heartbeat (palpitations)
Loss of consciousness.
Not all symptoms may be present.
Diagnosis
Anaphylaxis is diagnosed based on the rapid development of symptoms in response to a suspect allergen. Identification of the culprit may be done with RAST testing, a blood test that identifies IgE reactions to specific allergens. Skin testing may be done for less severe anaphylactic reactions.
Treatment
Emergency treatment of anaphylaxis involves injection of adrenaline (epinephrine) which constricts blood vessels and counteracts the effects of histamine. Oxygen may be given, as well as intravenous replacement fluids. Antihistamines may be used for skin rash, and aminophylline for bronchial constriction. If the upper airway is obstructed, placement of a breathing tube or tracheostomy tube may be needed.
Prognosis
The rapidity of symptom development is an indication of the likely severity of reaction: the faster symptoms develop, the more severe the ultimate reaction. Prompt emergency medical attention and close monitoring reduces the likelihood of death. Nonetheless, death is possible from severe anaphylaxis. For most people who receive rapid treatment, recovery is complete.
Prevention
Avoidance of the allergic trigger is the only reliable method of preventing anaphylaxis. For insect allergies, this requires recognizing likely nest sites. Preventing food allergies requires knowledge of the prepared foods or dishes in which the allergen is likely to occur, and careful questioning about ingredients when dining out. Use of a Medic-Alert tag detailing drug allergies is vital to prevent inadvertent administration during a medical emergency.
People prone to anaphylaxis should carry an "Epi-pen" or "Ana-kit," which contain an adrenaline dose ready for injection.
What to do when you have an attack?
Not a lot, I have never tried adrenalin, I have been lucky and managed to "sleep" comatose most attacks off.
Amazingly enough I find a teaspoon of Baking Soda in warm water helps and did find that baking Soda has a reputation for easing allergic reactions.
Milky Milo, Cuppicinos when the old throat starts to close up.
Avoid Chilli and Thai food!
Used to be a neat lolly called a Spearmint Chew which worked well.
Thought I was even more of a nut case but quack suggested it wwas a combination of the Sugar and Spearmint flavouring which probably did the trick.
Be wary of Doctors telling you that you may be diabetic anaphalaxis has a similar effect on your blood sugar levels.
Although there are times when taking sugar to try and shock yourself out of it does not work.
There are a lot of helpful bits and peices you pick up along the way which help you survive, most seem to include avoiding ACC and ACC preferred providers (Many of whom seem to write "learner reports" without actually meeting you like the plague and learning from word to mouth who the good people are.
Ok got a painting to work on, I am outta here.
Need to open yet another can of "Harden Up" to suck on
