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Thursday, May 27, 2010 – Daily News – 5A FEATURES Rice bodies plague patient DEAR DR. GOTT: My heal- ing wasn’t com- plete a year fol- lowing rotator- cuff surgery. My shoulder became red and swollen. My doctor opened it up to see what was going on and found “rice bod- ies” — thousands of them. I understand this is a rare thing and that lit- tle is known about the cause or the treatment. I am specifically interested in knowing what antibi- otics should be used. I am now on infusion therapy. Also, could these be else- where in my body? DEAR READER: Identified and document- ed as far back as 1895, rice bodies were original- ly thought related to tuberculous arthritis. The name originated because of a similarity in appear- ance to grains of polished white rice. Today, rice bodies are commonly linked with chronic rheumatoid arthritis (RA), as a com- plication of bursitis or an underlying systemic dis- order. They appear to rep- resent an unrelated group of particles that may con- tain fibrin, fibronectin, mononuclear and blood cells, collagen and amor- phous materials. Diagnosis is accom- plished through X-ray, ultrasound or MRI. I can- not tell you which antibi- otic to take because man- agement depends on the underlying cause. For example, if your rice bod- ies are the result of chron- ic bursitis, an antibiotic may not be appropriate. Only your physician can direct you in that regard. Elimination of the offender in conjunction with treatment for any possible underlying dis- ease should provide relief. Infusion therapy is a means of administering medication through a needle or catheter intra- venously. Infections and disorders unresponsive to oral medications, dehy- dration, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, congestive heart failure and immune deficiencies are commonly handled through this form of ther- apy. Thirty years ago, patients being infused were required to remain in the hospital for the duration of the treatment. However, with expenses as they are in a hospital setting, the same service can now be provided in an outpatient setting or at home. I remember when a woman remained in hos- pital for close to a week following childbirth. Sur- gical patients undergoing relatively simple proce- dures spent almost the same amount of time recuperating before being sent home. Now, howev- er, the sooner a patient returns to normal activity, the bet- ter. Dr. Peter Gott Rice bodies can be found in joint areas such as the shoulder, knee or ankle. If your condition is the result of chronic bursitis or RA, multiple joints can be affected, but I can’t guess whether that will occur in your case. To provide related information, I am sending you a copy of my Health Report “Managing Chronic Pain.” Other readers who would like a copy should send a self- addressed stamped No. 10 envelope and a $2 check or money order to Newsletter, P.O. Box 167, Wickliffe, OH 44092- 0167. Be sure to mention the title or print an order form off my website at www.AskDrGottMD.co m. DEAR DR. GOTT: Many publications have inserts in them for dis- counts on prescription drugs. When I see these, I tear them out, take them to my pharmacy, and pre- sent them at the window where prescriptions are filled. Employees save them to use for customers who don’t have insur- ance. Why do I do this? Because I have insurance and can help others who do not. DEAR READER: Tar- get and Wal-Mart offer $4 prescriptions for a one- month supply of medica- tion. There may be other large chains I am unaware of that provide a similar program. This is of enor- mous assistance to every- one, but primarily those on a fixed income who must watch every penny. Over the years, I have known patients who cut their medication in half, making a prescription last twice as long. Obviously, it isn’t always as effective when a modification in dosage is instituted but just maybe half is better than nothing when the alterna- tive is not to take any- thing, compounding a medical disorder. If we all take your lead and make an effort to help others in similar ways, we will be doing some- thing good for our com- munities and perhaps might even feel better about ourselves. In today’s difficult econo- my, it’s a thoughtful thing you do. Keep up the good work. Dr. Peter H. Gott is a retired physician and the author of several books, including “Live Longer, Live Better,” “Dr. Gott’s No Flour, No Sugar Diet” and “Dr. Gott’s No Flour, No Sugar Cookbook,” which are available at most bookstores or online. 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I confront- ed my husband, and he claimed he was only check- ing out the website because a work associate suggested it and he was bored while dri- ving home. I have never suspected him of cheating, but this is the second time he has been to this website and used this excuse. I cannot stop crying and thinking about it. I am also appalled that he would risk his life and his family’s future by checking out a website while driving. It must have been really important to him. I don’t know what to do. — Arizona Dear Arizona: Looking at porn sites that advertise can be a prelude to cheating, and in any case, the lying is a serious issue. Tell your husband that his behavior is undermining your trust and you would like him to go with you for counseling. You know the rest — if he won’t go with you, go without him. You need to discuss this with a professional and develop some coping skills. Dear Annie: I recently had a visit from an old friend and am still fuming about it. Because I have a nice home and live in a desirable vacation spot, there are people who expect me to be The following defen- dants were sentenced in Tehama County Superior Court, according to the Tehama County District Attorney’s Office: —————— Recent State Prison Commitments: • Robert Jerald Leonard was sentenced to two years in state prison for receiving stolen property, possession of marijuana for sale, possession of an incendiary device. Leonard was originally granted formal probation. Leonard violated his pro- bation when he failed to report to probation in per- son and in writing as ordered. • John Anthony Ables was sentenced to two years in state prison for sale or transportation of marijuana. Ables was originally granted formal probation. He violated his probation when he failed to report to probation, failed to com- plete drug and alcohol classes and failed a drug test when he tested posi- tive for benzodiazapines. Recent County Jail Commitments: • Ryan Daniel Cool was sentenced to 270 days in Tehama County Jail for second degree commercial burglary. A deputy was dis- patched to an old ware- house for a report of possi- ble vandalism being com- mitted inside the ware- house. Upon arrival the deputy located Cool along with two juveniles inside the warehouse. The deputy was also able to locate a thrilled that they popped in to see me. For those who do the visiting, here is my advice: — Don’t plan to stay more than three days in someone’s home. After that, get a hotel room. — Don’t expect your hosts Annie’s Mailbox by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar to do everything for you. Take care of yourself, and don’t be a burden. — Rent a car or take a bus if you want to see the sights. They don’t owe you a tour, and if they drive you any- where, offer to pay for gas. — When they get home from a long day at work, don’t tell them you were bored lounging in their house all day. — If they take you somewhere, don’t make a mess of their car, com- plain about how long the trip is or expect them to stop every 15 minutes so you can use the bathroom. Hopefully they will see themselves and get the message. — You Are No Longer Welcome Here Dear You: We suspect this friend is not the easiest to get along with on a good day and, as a guest, was partic- ularly annoying. Even so, all guests should try to be as considerate as pos- sible if they expect to be invited back. Dear Annie: You recently printed a letter from ‘‘Scared Daughter-in- Law,’’ who asked whether or not to call 9-1-1 since her relative had a DNR request. Your response focused on the legal requirements, but I’d like baseball bat and flashlight. When the owner of the warehouse arrived he advised the deputy that several items had been broken and his personal property had been ran- sacked. • Christopher Williams was sentenced to 270 days in Tehama County Jail for possession of a deadly weapon. Williams was a passenger in a vehicle stopped for a traffic viola- tion. A search of the vehi- cle revealed 62 oxycontin pills as well as a set of brass knuckles which were located near the passenger side door. Williams denied knowledge of the pills but admitted to the ownership of the brass knuckles. • Windy Michelle Pleadwell was sentenced to 180 days in Tehama County Jail for possession of concentrated cannabis. An officer conducted a traffic stop on Pleadwell’s vehicle for a vehicle code violation. Upon contacting defendant the officer could smell the odor of marijua- na in Pleadwell’s vehicle. Pleadwell first denied hav- ing any marijuana but then admitted to having a "blunt". Upon a search of the vehicle, with the use of a K-9, officers found two Christmas boxes in the trunk of the vehicle. Both Christmas boxes con- tained packages of mari- juana bud totaling 1,367.2 grams of packaged mari- juana. • Amanda Lenise Beld- ing was sentenced to 180 days in Tehama County Jail for second degree to get into the other aspects. Her letter doesn’t say if the mother- in-law is bed-ridden, terminal and in constant pain, or why she signed the DNR in the first place. Is she under a form of hospice care for those nearing the end? And most importantly, what would she want her family to do? One should respect the wishes and dignity of those facing the end of their earthly existence. My father recently died at home in my presence after a long illness, also with a signed DNR. I have no idea what the legal require- ments were (I didn’t ask his doctor), but I know what he wanted. And to be honest, if the legal conflicted with the moral, then the family has some hard decisions to make. In such circum- stances, you may have better suggest- ed she talk to her fellow church mem- bers or a wise friend. — Reader in Bangkok Dear Bangkok: We understand the sentiment, but taking matters into your own hands could result in a mur- der charge. We urge all readers who are faced with caring for relatives to check the requirements and legal ram- ifications of a DNR with their doctor and a lawyer. Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailboxcomcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 5777 W. Century Blvd., Ste. 700, Los Angeles, CA 90045. COMMUNITY CLIPS commercial burglary. Belding was originally granted formal probation. She violated her probation when she failed to contact probation and keep them informed of her current contact information. Recent Proposition 36 Commitments: Note: All cases wherein a defendant is sentenced per the terms of Proposi- tion 36 are not at the request of the Tehama County District Attorney’s Office. Per the require- ments of Proposition 36, a defendant who possesses drugs cannot be sentenced to confinement time in jail or prison. Instead, the court must place defen- dant on probation and require drug treatment alone. Per the require- ments of Proposition 36, only upon a third drug related probation violation may the court impose con- finement time. In the event the defendant violates a non-drug related term of probation the court may then elect to sentence defendant to jail or prison. The Tehama County District Attorney’s Office contends that each crimi- nal case is unique and that in certain, specific, cases a defendant should be sen- tenced to a combination of drug treatment and jail time. We further contend that in other specific cases where a defendant has an extensive criminal record and/or a history of non- compliance with either previous grants of proba- tion or previous grants of drug treatment, a state prison sentence should properly be imposed. • Robert Ross Thissell, was sentenced to Prop. 36 probation for transporta- tion of a controlled sub- stance. A deputy conducted a traffic stop on Thissell’s vehicle for a vehicle code violation. A consent search of the vehicle and defendant revealed a methamphetamine smok- ing pipe, a small amount of methamphetamine and marijuana. GRADUATION 2010 A special page featuring this year’s graduates! From kindergarten to college. Congratulate your special graduate! THIS WILL APPEAR IN THE D NEWSAILY RED BLUFF TEHAMACOUNTY Saturday, June 5th $18 2 or more $ TOTAL COST ea. 12 ea. INCLUDES PHOTO