Wheat allergy

[Guest guest]

1 banana - 27 gr of carb. 1 cup of cereal - another 26gr of so with less

than 2 gr of protein.

To eat an O friendly meal, you would have needed 2 cans of tuna with it,

or 8oz of steak.

Are you beginning to see how off your diet is?

The beautiful thing is that you can start over every morning.

Love

ABO Specifics Inc. - http://www.foodforyourblood.com

Re: wheat allergy

I carbed out? I thought that rice cereal was okay (as opposed to wheat)

and that bananas are okay for the Type O diet. I honestly thought I was

eating according to the BTD?!

You guys are going to have to be VERY tolerant of this newbie. I'm

obviously going to have to start over here.

Annie

Re: wheat allergy

In a message dated 3/6/2004 2:48:34 PM Eastern Standard Time,

areves@... writes:

> For instance, yesterday I had rice cereal for breakfast, (with a

very

> little bit of skim milk) and a banana and I just horrible all

morning. I wanted

> to gorge myself on sweets and junk food later on in the day. (And I

DID.

> Today I'm feeling like I crawled out from under a rock.)

>

LOL--you started the detox process and then gave in and carbed out.

Your

body let you know that those foods are poisons to you. Eat protein

and fat.

[Guest guest]

- one universal " key " to a healthy life is to eat simple. Fruits

should always be eaten alone and on an empty stomach.

Improper food combining puts too much stress on the liver.

Eat simple.

ABO Specifics Inc. - http://www.foodforyourblood.com

Re: wheat allergy

I would recommend a high protein breakfast (and other meals, too). Eat

meat or eggs. Experiment with having a little rice or banana with your

meat or eggs. Rice and banana are both high glycemic index foods - they

affect insulin and blood sugar levels more than lower index foods.

Even though rice is supposed to be OK for type O, I don't do well with

it. Combining a little rice with a good amount of a high protein food

helps.

wheat allergy

Hi Everyone,

I'm having a hard time staying away from wheat. I notice that I HAVE

been feeling much better the past couple of weeks without the wheat ...

haven't had to take an antacid since, those types of things. But I've

also noticed that at times I'm feeling very 'spacey' and I'm wondering

if this is about the lack of wheat or what that might be.

For instance, yesterday I had rice cereal for breakfast, (with a very

little bit of skim milk) and a banana and I just horrible all morning.

I wanted to gorge myself on sweets and junk food later on in the day.

(And I DID. Today I'm feeling like I crawled out from under a rock.)

Any words of wisdom from anyone who has been doing this for awhile?

Annie

[Guest guest]

I'm in Eugene, but I'm sure there are naturopaths in Portland too, if not in

Vancouver. I don't know any there personally; maybe searching the web would

give you more information than the phone book.

RE: wheat allergy

A great book to explain glycemic index, don't be worried of the title is

" Potatoes not prozac " . Check your library for it, it is a popular book.

There are charts out there of the worst offending high glycemic index

foods.

You actually don't need to read a book to apply it but you said you were

thinking of reading a book about glycemic index.

I really love sugar and sweets but since entering my 30s have reacted

badly

to them (before starting BTD). I'd eat it, (candy, chocolate, toast with

sugar and cinnamon, whatever...) and then I'd crave it all day long, so

I'd

indulge, over and over throughout the day. It was a roller coaster and

in

the last year it also affects my moods. I get swings of feeling nervous

energy then bitchy. It is awful.

An example is Rice Krispies (puffed rice) which have a glycemic index of

85.

That is high. Here is a key:

GI: low=1-55

mid=56-69

High=70-100

GL: low=1-10

mid=11-19

High=20 or more

My source is here which also has charts for foods. there is a nice

spreadsheet that you can download if you go to

food>glycemic index>GI spreadsheet

http://diabetes.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http://www.mendosa.com

/common%5Ffoods.htm

My reg. MD said I am in fine health after tests (blood, etc.) however

went

to NP and she said my blood tests indicate I am heading for diabetes.

Totally scary for 2 reasons: my regular internist didn't pick up on this

and

also the fact that I am not immune to serious medical problems and

admittance that I won't live forever, especially if I continue to not

eat

well and not exercise. (DUH.) What will make me get diabetes will be if

I

continue to indulge in high glycemic index foods.

Try eating the protein. Some people are recc. a lot of it. Just eat the

4-6

oz. per day. For ex. eat 2 oz of beef or poultry for lunch then 4 oz

with

dinner. Snack on nuts and seeds. Or keep hard boiled eggs done in fridge

and

snack on one. I think that is plenty of protein for the average person.

If

you keep a cooked whole chicken (or buy rotisserie one from grocery

store

already cooked) it is easy to use for meals and to snack on.

Before BTD I was not eating much beef, maybe 2x per month. However now

am

eating more and HIGH ENERGY. Amazing.

Walnuts for snacks (from Trader Joes, don't know if you have one near

you

but trail mixes and nuts are cheaper than other stores and delicious.

For

whatever reason I am eating more unsat. fats (nuts and seeds) and am

losing

weight. I have now hit my lowest weight since 8 years ago, and I am not

restricting calories. Wow.

[Guest guest]

Thanks, . Just thought maybe you were seeing someone up here.

RE: wheat allergy

A great book to explain glycemic index, don't be worried of the title

is

" Potatoes not prozac " . Check your library for it, it is a popular

book.

There are charts out there of the worst offending high glycemic index

foods.

You actually don't need to read a book to apply it but you said you

were

thinking of reading a book about glycemic index.

I really love sugar and sweets but since entering my 30s have reacted

badly

to them (before starting BTD). I'd eat it, (candy, chocolate, toast

with

sugar and cinnamon, whatever...) and then I'd crave it all day long,

so I'd

indulge, over and over throughout the day. It was a roller coaster and

in

the last year it also affects my moods. I get swings of feeling

nervous

energy then bitchy. It is awful.

An example is Rice Krispies (puffed rice) which have a glycemic index

of 85.

That is high. Here is a key:

GI: low=1-55

mid=56-69

High=70-100

GL: low=1-10

mid=11-19

High=20 or more

My source is here which also has charts for foods. there is a nice

spreadsheet that you can download if you go to

food>glycemic index>GI spreadsheet

http://diabetes.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http://www.mendosa.com

/common%5Ffoods.htm

My reg. MD said I am in fine health after tests (blood, etc.) however

went

to NP and she said my blood tests indicate I am heading for diabetes.

Totally scary for 2 reasons: my regular internist didn't pick up on

this and

also the fact that I am not immune to serious medical problems and

admittance that I won't live forever, especially if I continue to not

eat

well and not exercise. (DUH.) What will make me get diabetes will be

if I

continue to indulge in high glycemic index foods.

Try eating the protein. Some people are recc. a lot of it. Just eat

the 4-6

oz. per day. For ex. eat 2 oz of beef or poultry for lunch then 4 oz

with

dinner. Snack on nuts and seeds. Or keep hard boiled eggs done in

fridge and

snack on one. I think that is plenty of protein for the average

person. If

you keep a cooked whole chicken (or buy rotisserie one from grocery

store

already cooked) it is easy to use for meals and to snack on.

Before BTD I was not eating much beef, maybe 2x per month. However now

am

eating more and HIGH ENERGY. Amazing.

Walnuts for snacks (from Trader Joes, don't know if you have one near

you

but trail mixes and nuts are cheaper than other stores and delicious.

For

whatever reason I am eating more unsat. fats (nuts and seeds) and am

losing

weight. I have now hit my lowest weight since 8 years ago, and I am

not

restricting calories. Wow.

[Guest guest]

To eat an O friendly meal, you would have needed 2 cans of tuna with it,

or 8oz of steak.

--------------

, how did you figure this out?

And yes, I AM beginning to see how wacked out my diet is ... for ME. For the

past couple of weeks, I've honestly been eating what I thought was a healthy

diet for a type O, but obviously I was wrong.

I'm so glad I found you guys to straighten me out!

Annie

Re: wheat allergy

In a message dated 3/6/2004 2:48:34 PM Eastern Standard Time,

areves@... writes:

> For instance, yesterday I had rice cereal for breakfast, (with a

very

> little bit of skim milk) and a banana and I just horrible all

morning. I wanted

> to gorge myself on sweets and junk food later on in the day. (And I

DID.

> Today I'm feeling like I crawled out from under a rock.)

>

LOL--you started the detox process and then gave in and carbed out.

Your

body let you know that those foods are poisons to you. Eat protein

and fat.

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 3/7/2004 6:13:17 PM Eastern Standard Time,

Hestia@... writes:

> True, but again I combine and don't have liver problems per your

> example that started this discussion.

>

It isn't about the liver. It's about stomach acid, reflux, and digestion

problems. I don't usually worry about food combining because meat and

vegetables

is simple but I usually don't eat fruit with vegetables either.

[Guest guest]

You need about 60gr of protein to " balance " out 56 gr of carbs.

ABO Specifics Inc. - http://www.foodforyourblood.com

Re: wheat allergy

To eat an O friendly meal, you would have needed 2 cans of tuna with it,

or 8oz of steak.

--------------

, how did you figure this out?

And yes, I AM beginning to see how wacked out my diet is ... for ME.

For the past couple of weeks, I've honestly been eating what I thought

was a healthy diet for a type O, but obviously I was wrong.

I'm so glad I found you guys to straighten me out!

Annie

Re: wheat allergy

In a message dated 3/6/2004 2:48:34 PM Eastern Standard Time,

areves@... writes:

> For instance, yesterday I had rice cereal for breakfast, (with a

very

> little bit of skim milk) and a banana and I just horrible all

morning. I wanted

> to gorge myself on sweets and junk food later on in the day. (And

I

DID.

> Today I'm feeling like I crawled out from under a rock.)

>

LOL--you started the detox process and then gave in and carbed out.

Your

body let you know that those foods are poisons to you. Eat protein

and fat.

[Guest guest]

> - one universal " key " to a healthy life is to eat simple.

Fruits

> should always be eaten alone and on an empty stomach.

> Improper food combining puts too much stress on the liver.

>

> Eat simple.

, I don't really buy into the food combining thing.

Especially that fruit must be eaten separately and on an empty

stomach. I've never followed that and at 42 my doctor has been

commenting on how clean my liver is. Oh, and I haven't done any

" cleansings " either. I've had fruit with cereal, trail mixes,

and fruit stuffed meats as well as curries with fruit.

your mileage may vary.

Belinda

[Guest guest]

>>>, I don't really buy into the food combining thing.<<<

Nutrition is like religion - that is why there are so many different

beliefs.

I hope you don't add other things to your gas tank besides gas.

Once on PBS they had a program on a monkey who lived in a zoo. As a meal

the monkey was given a bowl that had fruits and veggies in it. The

narrator commented on the " " strange " " behavior of the monkey by saying

that the zoo's staff couldn't figure out why it would eat all the fruits

first, than would go to sleep for a couple of hours than eat the

veggies.

Humans are the only animals that combine foods. Guess which animal

develops digestive disorders?

In most cases what we believe when it comes to nutrition is not what is.

After all, you are eating according to your blood type. Why? Why not

just eat what ever you want to? Obviously there are issues for you

related to foods. Just try to have an open mind.

Eat 2 eggs, than eat some grapes. See what happens.

Sorry, but your body was not designed to be " blender "

ABO Specifics Inc. - http://www.foodforyourblood.com

Re: wheat allergy

*

, I don't really buy into the food combining thing.

Especially that fruit must be eaten separately and on an empty

stomach. I've never followed that and at 42 my doctor has been

commenting on how clean my liver is. Oh, and I haven't done any

" cleansings " either. I've had fruit with cereal, trail mixes,

and fruit stuffed meats as well as curries with fruit.

your mileage may vary.

Belinda

[Guest guest]

> >>>, I don't really buy into the food combining thing.<<<

>

> Nutrition is like religion - that is why there are so many

different

> beliefs.

Except that one can have scientific backing.

> In most cases what we believe when it comes to nutrition is not

what is.

True, but again I combine and don't have liver problems per your

example that started this discussion.

> After all, you are eating according to your blood type. Why?

Why not

> just eat what ever you want to? Obviously there are issues for

you

> related to foods. Just try to have an open mind.

Sure. But I haven't seen one instance in the Dr's books that

says not to combine in fact his example meal plans have plenty of

examples that DO combine.

> Eat 2 eggs, than eat some grapes. See what happens.

> Sorry, but your body was not designed to be " blender "

Well that generally won't happen because I don't see grapes as

breakfast food. But I have had grapes/raisins/apricots etc with

chicken and haven't had a problem. Even after starting the diet.

[Guest guest]

>>True, but again I combine and don't have liver problems per your

example that started this discussion<<

How do you know that?

Are you full of energy as soon as you wake up and have lots of it at

7pm, yet are able to sleep like a " baby "

<<<Well that generally won't happen because I don't see grapes as

breakfast food. >>>

Have it any time.

But as Max said try what he suggest and come back here and tell us that

we are wrong.

ABO Specifics Inc. - http://www.foodforyourblood.com

Re: wheat allergy

> >>>, I don't really buy into the food combining thing.<<<

>

> Nutrition is like religion - that is why there are so many

different

> beliefs.

Except that one can have scientific backing.

> In most cases what we believe when it comes to nutrition is not

what is.

True, but again I combine and don't have liver problems per your

example that started this discussion.

> After all, you are eating according to your blood type. Why?

Why not

> just eat what ever you want to? Obviously there are issues for

you

> related to foods. Just try to have an open mind.

Sure. But I haven't seen one instance in the Dr's books that

says not to combine in fact his example meal plans have plenty of

examples that DO combine.

> Eat 2 eggs, than eat some grapes. See what happens.

> Sorry, but your body was not designed to be " blender "

Well that generally won't happen because I don't see grapes as

breakfast food. But I have had grapes/raisins/apricots etc with

chicken and haven't had a problem. Even after starting the diet.

[Guest guest]

> In a message dated 3/7/2004 6:13:17 PM Eastern Standard Time,

> Hestia@... writes:

>

> > True, but again I combine and don't have liver problems per

your

> > example that started this discussion.

> >

>

> It isn't about the liver. It's about stomach acid, reflux, and

digestion

> problems. I don't usually worry about food combining because

meat and vegetables

> is simple but I usually don't eat fruit with vegetables either.

said it was hard on the liver. I've never had problems

with stomach acid, reflux etc but I guess I'm one of the lucky

ones there.

[Guest guest]

> >>True, but again I combine and don't have liver problems per

your

> example that started this discussion<<

>

> How do you know that?

Because I have had numerous blood tests over the last 3 months

because of my anemia and my liver function tests show a VERY

clean liver. That's why.

> Are you full of energy as soon as you wake up and have lots of

it at

> 7pm, yet are able to sleep like a " baby "

When I'm allowed to wake without an alarm clock, and it's not

that time of the month, yes. I am definitely NOT a morning

person, but then we've talked about that. My heavy menstral

anemia makes me tired during that time of the month, but I'm

working on that.

> <<<Well that generally won't happen because I don't see grapes

as

> breakfast food. >>>

>

> Have it any time.

>

> But as Max said try what he suggest and come back here and tell

us that

> we are wrong.

Again, *I* don't have a problem. I'm here for the BTD, NOT for a

food combining program. If I have to do both, well then I guess

I'm in the wrong place.

But then you've never answered my question about why Dr D'Adamo

doesn't talk about food combining.

[Guest guest]

He does talk about food combining.

ABO Specifics Inc. - http://www.foodforyourblood.com

Re: wheat allergy

> >>True, but again I combine and don't have liver problems per

your

> example that started this discussion<<

>

> How do you know that?

Because I have had numerous blood tests over the last 3 months

because of my anemia and my liver function tests show a VERY

clean liver. That's why.

> Are you full of energy as soon as you wake up and have lots of

it at

> 7pm, yet are able to sleep like a " baby "

When I'm allowed to wake without an alarm clock, and it's not

that time of the month, yes. I am definitely NOT a morning

person, but then we've talked about that. My heavy menstral

anemia makes me tired during that time of the month, but I'm

working on that.

> <<<Well that generally won't happen because I don't see grapes

as

> breakfast food. >>>

>

> Have it any time.

>

> But as Max said try what he suggest and come back here and tell

us that

> we are wrong.

Again, *I* don't have a problem. I'm here for the BTD, NOT for a

food combining program. If I have to do both, well then I guess

I'm in the wrong place.

But then you've never answered my question about why Dr D'Adamo

doesn't talk about food combining.

[Guest guest]

Where? Cuz I've certainly missed it and I've checked his meal

plans in CR4YT and the other books.

> He does talk about food combining.

[Guest guest]

>My daughter seems to have an allergy to something in addition to dairy...

>I'm thinking wheat, and she seems to have more trouble when she has eaten

>it. The next week or two I will be very diligent in limiting her

>consumption of it, and watching her when she does, but in the meantime, I

>am wracking my brain trying to think of things for her to eat. She is

>already tired of eggs every morning for breakfast, and I was making her

>pancakes with ww flour and free-range eggs. She doesn't care for other

>cooked grains for breakfast, but then neither do I, although I am working

>on developing a taste for oats. She can't exist on fruits and vegetables! I

>really would like to make bread for her instead of buying it, but I don't

>know if that is feasible or not.

>

>

There have been a ton of posts on this ... you can get gluten-free flour mix

and make just about anything (pancakes are easy) and there are a lot of

recipes online too. We don't eat wheat at all, ever, but we do have pancakes

and bread and waffles and brownies etc.

Heidi Jean

[Guest guest]

Hi Ellen, I'm not sure what I have with wheat can be called allergy or

something else. I feel allergic reactions to many things like

pineapples, kiwi, certain tomatoes, or certain cheese. They do burn my

mouth.

Then there's lactose. It causes me tummy ache and diarrhea, but no

burning in my mouth. I'm not sure I'm lactose intolerant (I don't fit

the description 100%). And in rare cases, I can digest milk without

trouble. I do crave to drink milk sometimes. Could I call

this 'allergy'? Not sure either....

Then there are milk products like yoghurt. NO problem to digest them.

And most cheese either. But I don't feel 'well' after eating these.

Maybe too heavy to digest?? I rarely crave them either. I only forced

myself eating those because of calcium or good bacteries, but I ate

them 95% of times 'forced', not willling. This is probably not

allergy... (??)

It was ART that showed 'allergy' or 'intolerance' to wheat and milk and

milk products. I had never associated fatigue to wheat consumption

before I stopped consuming wheat. It was a good reason to stop eating

milk products! But I wondered about wheat, I knew that too much white

flower made my GI sick (diarrhea), but that was all...

Whatever I have with wheat, I only could trace fatigue NOW that I have

lyme, and only after I stopped consuming wheat daily. I notice clear

difference after most meals with wheat/ spelt. But before, I never

noticed it. But it's true that it's not 100% of times that I can feel

clear fatigue after consuming wheat. Sometimes it takes a bit longer

(I'll feel fatigue many hours later, not immediately after consuming

it).

Wheat comes still negative to my daughter too (ART). The naturopath

told me that many people cannot tolerate wheat.

I would either try an 'energetic' test, if I were you. If you can't

find anybody to test you, you could just stop wheat consumption, at

least, during this period you're trying to get healed. And then check

by yourself if you feel a bit more energetic. After a meal, you should

feel good, relaxed, and feeling your energy tank is getting filled!!

If you feel the opposite, there may be a problem either with what you

eat or with your digestive system. My theory is that, if your body is

sick with an overwhelming disease like lyme, the more you do to soften

your body's burden, the best it will be for it to concentrate only on

healing.

I don't think there's a single theory/ description of what is an

allergic reaction/ allergenic element. There are certainly no tests

that are accepted by all either...

Selma

>

> Hi Selma,

> Do you ever find with a food that you determine you are allergic to,

> that sometimes it affects you and sometimes it doesn't, or is it

> consistent?

>

> As we have discussed earlier, I sometimes suspect I may be allergic to

> wheat bec. sometimes after I eat it, I am *extremely* fatigued.

> But sometimes not.

> Perhaps it only effects me in combination with something else.

> Or perhaps I don't have a wheat allergy.

>

> thanks,

> ellen

>

>

[Guest guest]

thanks, Selma,

I think that is necessary for me to stop wheat, as you sggest, for a

while - long enough to see if there is a difference.

These bodies of ours are complex!

well, it's a learning curve.

be well,

ellen

>

> Hi Ellen, I'm not sure what I have with wheat can be called allergy or

> something else. I feel allergic reactions to many things like

> pineapples, kiwi, certain tomatoes, or certain cheese. They do burn my

> mouth.

>

> Then there's lactose. It causes me tummy ache and diarrhea, but no

> burning in my mouth. I'm not sure I'm lactose intolerant (I don't fit

> the description 100%). And in rare cases, I can digest milk without

> trouble. I do crave to drink milk sometimes. Could I call

> this 'allergy'? Not sure either....

>

> Then there are milk products like yoghurt. NO problem to digest them.

> And most cheese either. But I don't feel 'well' after eating these.

> Maybe too heavy to digest?? I rarely crave them either. I only forced

> myself eating those because of calcium or good bacteries, but I ate

> them 95% of times 'forced', not willling. This is probably not

> allergy... (??)

>

> It was ART that showed 'allergy' or 'intolerance' to wheat and milk and

> milk products. I had never associated fatigue to wheat consumption

> before I stopped consuming wheat. It was a good reason to stop eating

> milk products! But I wondered about wheat, I knew that too much white

> flower made my GI sick (diarrhea), but that was all...

>

> Whatever I have with wheat, I only could trace fatigue NOW that I have

> lyme, and only after I stopped consuming wheat daily. I notice clear

> difference after most meals with wheat/ spelt. But before, I never

> noticed it. But it's true that it's not 100% of times that I can feel

> clear fatigue after consuming wheat. Sometimes it takes a bit longer

> (I'll feel fatigue many hours later, not immediately after consuming

> it).

>

> Wheat comes still negative to my daughter too (ART). The naturopath

> told me that many people cannot tolerate wheat.

>

> I would either try an 'energetic' test, if I were you. If you can't

> find anybody to test you, you could just stop wheat consumption, at

> least, during this period you're trying to get healed. And then check

> by yourself if you feel a bit more energetic. After a meal, you should

> feel good, relaxed, and feeling your energy tank is getting filled!!

>

> If you feel the opposite, there may be a problem either with what you

> eat or with your digestive system. My theory is that, if your body is

> sick with an overwhelming disease like lyme, the more you do to soften

> your body's burden, the best it will be for it to concentrate only on

> healing.

>

> I don't think there's a single theory/ description of what is an

> allergic reaction/ allergenic element. There are certainly no tests

> that are accepted by all either...

>

>

> Selma

>

>

>

> >

> > Hi Selma,

> > Do you ever find with a food that you determine you are allergic to,

> > that sometimes it affects you and sometimes it doesn't, or is it

> > consistent?

> >

> > As we have discussed earlier, I sometimes suspect I may be allergic to

> > wheat bec. sometimes after I eat it, I am *extremely* fatigued.

> > But sometimes not.

> > Perhaps it only effects me in combination with something else.

> > Or perhaps I don't have a wheat allergy.

> >

> > thanks,

> > ellen

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Gluten has been *modified* over the years - wheat is no longer the wholesome

substance it used to be. My homeopath here in Oz tells me that the

Australian flour has been genetically tweaked too, not to mention the stuff

they add to it in production.

Even home made bread isn't what it was.

Having said that, I'm sure you are right about vaccines being implicated - I

am sure they damage the gut.

Sue x

-- wheat allergy

I was wondering what the thoughts are for all the wheat allergies we are

now

seeing. I have been reading that gluten isn't good for you, thus wheat

isn't really that good for you either. Bread has been a staple in human

diet

since the beginning. I find it hard to believe it isn't good for you when

made

properly. I know w/peanuts and other stuff, vaccines have been implicated.

Do you all think they play a role in wheat allergies too? When I was a

youngster I don't remember anyone having any allergies to any foods. Then

again I

wasn't paying attention to it either. But I was wondering specifically on

wheat, if vaccines have influenced that allergy as well. thanks

Holly

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[Guest guest]

And what test is this? Is this from sage labs? I've run into a stumbling

block for how to pay for it. We're not sure insurance will cover it.

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6, Christian (7/16/03 to 8/22/04), 2 and Isaac, 2/3/08

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[Guest guest]

Hi Nita,

If you have a BCBS PPO with a suitcase on the card, Great Plains Lab

(www.gpl4u.com) is participating, and they do both IgG and IgE blood food

sensitivity tests. There are special forms to fill out that are available from

the lab, the tests have to be ordered by a doctor, samples have to be shipped

from the lab where they were drawn, and the appropriate diagnosis codes have to

be on the orders for the insurance to pay), but this might be an option if Sage

is not.

Incidentally, for those who are unfamiliar with the designations, IgG is

delayed sensitivity and may show up anywhere, including behavior; IgE is

immediate hives, etc. and the only kind of sensitivity most allergists believe

exists/is relevant to anything, much as many of us on this board will vouch

otherwise.

Hope this helps.

Venita Garner <nitagarner@...> wrote:

And what test is this? Is this from sage labs? I've run into a stumbling

block for how to pay for it. We're not sure insurance will cover it.

Nita (crew chief) and the crew: 15, Jon 13, 11, 9,

6, Christian (7/16/03 to 8/22/04), 2 and Isaac, 2/3/08

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http://nitasspot.blogspot.com

Learn from the mistakes of others. Trust me... you can't live long enough

to make them all yourself.

[Guest guest]

I have suffered for the past 20 years with extreme allergies, 2 sinus surgeries

and trips to the hospital for asthma attacks.  With that being said my numbers

were not high enough for me to start taking xolair.  Someone mentioned to me

that wheat was extremely bad for sinus and asthma.  I stopped eating my high

fiber wheat cereal and try to stay away as much as possible from wheat products

and within a matter of days I noticed a huge improvement.  Has anyone else

experienced this?  I am feeling so good that I can go out for my nightly walks

and do hills with very little effort.  Haven't had to use my inhalers or

prednisone in weeks.  I only hope this continues......

 

Carlyn

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From: Webber <melwebber22@...>

Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 1:14:00 AM

Subject: Re: [ ] not able to get into a routine

Regarding symptoms - I never have a problem even if I have symptoms.  I only

receive one shot per month and the last few days prior to receiving the

injection I sometimes do since Xolair is wearing off.  I am so thankful.  The

nurse always asks how I am doing and if I have any.  I always say I will be fine

once I get my shot and will call if I need anything else - sure enough the next

day - I feel great and do not need to call.

The doctor's office I go to is rather lax concerning peak flows where my

previous doc - had me meet 15 minutes with the nurse practioner, take peak flows

and vitals.   I really like the nurse practioner care management model though I

do not think the insurance companies do.  Dr. Silvers office in Denver, Colorado

uses this approach.  I did have a virus once with a fever and I did receive a

shot that day.  I didn't know I had a fever and complained of coughing which

I thought was triggered by asthma.  I think they were under the assumption

that Xolair would boost my immune system.  It would help rather than hurt and my

peak flows were normal.

Maybe National Jewish or the Xolair Docs have come up with best practices or

guidelines.

 

Webber

303.513.5653

melwebber22

 

 

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From: Jeannie Sheehan <fgigles55gmail (DOT) com>

Sent: Monday, June 8, 2009 9:30:37 PM

Subject: Re: [ ] not able to get into a routine

hi. my dd allergist wont give her shots if she is in the red zone on her

peak flow or has a fever. Jean

On Mon, Jun 8, 2009 at 3:14 PM, Adah Voigt <asthmatic50> wrote:

>

>

> I got my xolair when I had my last respiratory infection... bad cough, nasal

> drainage, the works. Even when I have had some sob, I have still gotten my

> shot. Maybe your doctor is just being very cautious. It could be that my

> symptoms are not severe. Ask your doctor.....

>

>

>

> From: <pirates_ej@ . com <pirates_ej% 40> >

> Subject: [ ] not able to get into a routine

> < % 40groups. com>

> Date: Monday, June 8, 2009, 9:04 AM

>

> I am really getting frustrated with Xolair. I have been taking it for over

> a year but have been extrememly inconsistent. My allergist's office won't

> let me get my shot if I am having any asthma symptoms. Well, I am always

> symptomatic hence the need for Xolair! Has anyone else been in that

> situation? How can I convince them to give me the shots irregardless of my

> symptoms in order to start to see some results???

>

>

[Guest guest]

I get angioedema from all wheat.

I'm not IGE + for wheat, but 2 pieces of bread will make my feet/hands and face

swell.

It' ridiculous. Wheat, soy and high histamine foods fuel my IA (idiopathic

anaphylaxis).

Seriously gut all wheat (no cheating!) out of your diet for two months and see

if you notice a difference.

Nan

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