What are your thoughts on the US Presidential candidates when it comes to issues that affect us, like medical research and healthcare policy? Obama is my overall favorite candidate, and Hillary probably second, but I haven't gotten a chance to examine their policies on medical/scientific research in detail. Of interest is this article in the Huffington Post comparing the different candidates' plans:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/susan-blu ... 60549.html
Here's another link:
http://genefinding.blogspot.com/2008/01 ... stand.html
What do y'all think?
US Presidential Primaries
-
kevin
- Retired Mod
- Posts: 458
- Joined: Tue Aug 03, 2004 2:23 am
- Location: USA
US Presidential Primaries
Started: Spring 2003; high urinary frequency and pain associated with bladder filling; urinary hesitancy; pubic/prostate/perineal discomfort; Helped by: trigger point therapy, Afrin nasal spray, Cymbalta, hydrocodone (small doses), distraction. Makes worse: sex.
Not medical advice. Consult your doctor.
Not medical advice. Consult your doctor.
-
webslave
- Maintenance
- Posts: 11432
- Joined: Wed Oct 30, 2002 3:18 pm
- Location: Please give your location so we can help better
Re: US Presidential Primaries
Good News! The great ProstaQ is BACK at last! You must try it.
| HAS THIS SITE HELPED YOU? Say Thanks by donating. Keep the Forum alive on the Internet! PayPal link at end of page ↓ Contact me at support at ucpps.men |  |
-
Sleeper Service
- Sage
- Posts: 617
- Joined: Tue May 02, 2006 3:49 pm
- Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Re: US Presidential Primaries
Can't talk about health in general, but from an outsider's point of view Hilary Clinton seems to be the most qualified candidate to be US President by a mile.
Age 56: Onset 2006 and bouts on and off since then. See posts for details.
-
Richard.N
- Sage
- Posts: 578
- Joined: Wed Oct 30, 2002 6:05 pm
- Location: Bristol, England
Re: US Presidential Primaries
It's time for change though, isn't it? It's all I'm hearing from the media over here.Sleeper Service wrote:Can't talk about health in general, but from an outsider's point of view Hilary Clinton seems to be the most qualified candidate to be US President by a mile.
Richard
Age: 39. | Onset Age: 30. Onset Date: January 2002. Symptoms (back then): Supra-pubic pain, back pain, urinary frequency, urgency and difficulty, weak stream, nocturia, (and variously) chronic fatigue, IBS. Current symptoms: more frequent than normal, but pretty much under control. Current amelioration: Xatral 10mg, Mirtazapine 30mg. | Worsened By: Stress, binge drinking, strained bowel movements, bloating, sitting on hard surfaces, jogging, and regularly - THE WINTER!
I'm not a medical expert. My comment is opinion. See your medical professional.
Age: 39. | Onset Age: 30. Onset Date: January 2002. Symptoms (back then): Supra-pubic pain, back pain, urinary frequency, urgency and difficulty, weak stream, nocturia, (and variously) chronic fatigue, IBS. Current symptoms: more frequent than normal, but pretty much under control. Current amelioration: Xatral 10mg, Mirtazapine 30mg. | Worsened By: Stress, binge drinking, strained bowel movements, bloating, sitting on hard surfaces, jogging, and regularly - THE WINTER!
I'm not a medical expert. My comment is opinion. See your medical professional.
-
inflamed
- Veteran
- Posts: 152
- Joined: Thu Nov 11, 2004 8:07 pm
- Location: ireland
Re: US Presidential Primaries
No idea about there health policies but from what limited exposure I have saw the only 1 who makes sense to me is Ron Paul ie against killing people
also has no chance of winning
also has no chance of winning
Age:29 | Onset Age:19 | Symptoms: constant discomfort, dribbling | Helped By: Stanford/Wise-Anderson Protocol, jogging, taking it easy | Worsened By:
-
neue01
- Senior Veteran
- Posts: 225
- Joined: Wed Feb 06, 2008 6:17 pm
- Location: San Francisco
Re: US Presidential Primaries
Ron Paul all the way. It's about time we instituted freedom and choice again in America. Especially in areas as important as health care.
Age: 33 | Onset Age: 28
Flare | Symptoms: burning after urination/defecation, post-urinary dribbling, low libido, low arousal, pelvic aches and pains.
Helped By: Physical therapy of the levator ani muscle group, Relaxation, Diet
Worsened By: Eating refined sugar and gluten, coffee, beer, stress
Flare | Symptoms: burning after urination/defecation, post-urinary dribbling, low libido, low arousal, pelvic aches and pains.
Helped By: Physical therapy of the levator ani muscle group, Relaxation, Diet
Worsened By: Eating refined sugar and gluten, coffee, beer, stress
-
strobers
- Veteran
- Posts: 152
- Joined: Fri Feb 08, 2008 5:13 am
Re: US Presidential Primaries
I'd like to see Obama as President and Hillary as V.P.
However, even so, we all know that all politicians are puppets and beholden to the people that put them in office. The entities that really run this country are the multi-nationals. We just like to pretent that our leaders run everything.
However, even so, we all know that all politicians are puppets and beholden to the people that put them in office. The entities that really run this country are the multi-nationals. We just like to pretent that our leaders run everything.
Age: 46 | Onset Age: 45 | Symptoms: "gotta go to the bathroom feeling almost constantly, even after I go." Raw/irritated feeling mainly when sitting down. | Helped By: Following IC diet, Alo Vera caps, Cod Liver Oil, Flax seed oil, very warm baths, stretching, relaxation tapes, Yoga and meditation, | Worsened By: citrus fruits, chilie, old cheeses, coffee, alcohol, stress, anxiety, obsessing on the problem.
-
superuse
- Senior Veteran
- Posts: 234
- Joined: Thu Jan 03, 2008 1:08 pm
Re: US Presidential Primaries
No one in their right mind would want Hillary and Bill plotting against them inside their own administration from the vice presidents quarters. Hillary has high negatives and doesn't broaden the appeal of the ticket nationwide. The theme of change would need a break from the past and the soap opera aspect of the Clinton's relationship would be unwelcome also. Look for an Obama Richardson ticket or other western -southern governor or perhaps an outside chance of Wesley Clark.
I don't think whatever outcome affects chronic prostatitis / chronic pelvic pain syndrome folks unless he declares a war on CPPS!
I don't think whatever outcome affects chronic prostatitis / chronic pelvic pain syndrome folks unless he declares a war on CPPS!
strobers wrote:I'd like to see Obama as President and Hillary as V.P.
However, even so, we all know that all politicians are puppets and beholden to the people that put them in office. The entities that really run this country are the multi-nationals. We just like to pretent that our leaders run everything.
Age:43 | Onset Age:36 | Symptoms: First urinary and backside, golf ball feeling, now ok (no heavy exercise) . Major onset seemed to be with heavy coughing spell , felt "tearing" or nerve pain in rectum/prostate. | Helped By:Hot showers,sleep.Worsened By: Type A obsessiveness ... Stressing, what-if thinking, weights.
Not a doctor. -
The usual... anxiety prone programmer (my case), accountant, lawyer or self employed sitting 50 hrs/week combined with compulsively exercising on a bike,weights or running to compensate for stress. Also aka "graduate student syndrome" New email sigma556@hotmail
Not a doctor. -
The usual... anxiety prone programmer (my case), accountant, lawyer or self employed sitting 50 hrs/week combined with compulsively exercising on a bike,weights or running to compensate for stress. Also aka "graduate student syndrome" New email sigma556@hotmail
-
kevin
- Retired Mod
- Posts: 458
- Joined: Tue Aug 03, 2004 2:23 am
- Location: USA
Re: US Presidential Primaries
I think the outcome of the November election has a big effect on chronic prostatitis / chronic pelvic pain syndrome sufferers. Although Obama and Hillary are quite similar, they both differ significantly from McCain on healthcare and science/NIH funding, the latter being crucial in finding a cure for CPPS.superuse wrote: I don't think whatever outcome affects chronic prostatitis / chronic pelvic pain syndrome folks unless he declares a war on CPPS!
Started: Spring 2003; high urinary frequency and pain associated with bladder filling; urinary hesitancy; pubic/prostate/perineal discomfort; Helped by: trigger point therapy, Afrin nasal spray, Cymbalta, hydrocodone (small doses), distraction. Makes worse: sex.
Not medical advice. Consult your doctor.
Not medical advice. Consult your doctor.
-
webslave
- Maintenance
- Posts: 11432
- Joined: Wed Oct 30, 2002 3:18 pm
- Location: Please give your location so we can help better
Re: US Presidential Primaries
Will the next President have the balls to deal with this?
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/ ... y/Business
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/ ... y/Business
Good News! The great ProstaQ is BACK at last! You must try it.
| HAS THIS SITE HELPED YOU? Say Thanks by donating. Keep the Forum alive on the Internet! PayPal link at end of page ↓ Contact me at support at ucpps.men | |
-
neis
- Intermediate Member
- Posts: 99
- Joined: Tue Jan 08, 2008 9:52 pm
Re: US Presidential Primaries
Obama is worth the risk, though we really don't know much about him. He displays great leadership qualities, unlike the others. He'll need to be careful otherwise he'll get the Neville Chamberlain tag. Hillary would be a great mistake. More stalemates, extreme partisanship, and ineffectiveness. Not many really like her anyway, so I don't think it's in the cards for her. McCain's been around for decades, but I still don't know what he really stands for.
Age: | Onset Age: | Symptoms: | Helped By: | Worsened By: