Need some help

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Ron,

I've been there and done that and lived to write about it, in fact I

wrote a book about it called "The Complete Offshore Employment Handbook"

and it can be found at:

http://offshoreguides.com/BOOK.HTM

You will find a lot of basic information about the industry there.

Ron

RDPJEMTP@... wrote:

hey all, would someone who works on rigs out

in the GOM please take a

minute and tell me what the job and the working conditions are

like? I'm an EMTP with 15 yrs street experience but

have very

little remote care experience. I'm thinking bout giving this a

try

but it sure would help talking to someone who's been there, done

that. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

TKS, Ron

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Hi Ron,

Let me know what questions you have and I will be happy to answer them if I

can email me offline at tgreaber@... I have been working in the GOM for

2 years drilling and production

Tom

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>Subject: Need some help

>Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 01:23:36 -0000

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>hey all, would someone who works on rigs out in the GOM please take a

>minute and tell me what the job and the working conditions are

>like? I'm an EMTP with 15 yrs street experience but have very

>little remote care experience. I'm thinking bout giving this a try

>but it sure would help talking to someone who's been there, done

>that. Any info would be greatly appreciated. TKS, Ron

>

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Since you are presently working offshore I could use some general comments

about your job, what it's like, the state of the industry employment wise

and/or anything else that might be of interest to people wanting to work

on the the rigs.

thomas greaber wrote:

Hi Ron,

Let me know what questions you have and I will be happy to answer

them if I

can email me offline at tgreaber@... I have been working in

the GOM for

2 years drilling and production

Tom

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>egroups

>Subject: Need some help

>Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 01:23:36 -0000

>

>hey all, would someone who works on rigs out in the GOM please

take a

>minute and tell me what the job and the working conditions are

>like? I'm an EMTP with 15 yrs street experience but

have very

>little remote care experience. I'm thinking bout giving this a

try

>but it sure would help talking to someone who's been there, done

>that. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

TKS, Ron

>

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clair, Thanks for the receipe for my dad. I don't have any meadowfoam

seed oil, but I will look into getting some. thanks again. kathy

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I make a butter that works pretty well, it has 3oz. meadowfoam seed oil, 2

T. aloe( I cut the spikes in half lengthwise and scrape out gel), 1 oz. Shea

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> My dad is going in the hospital soon, and has phorisis on his elbows

really

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help

> clear this up before he has to deal with the hosp. sheets. I have made a

> lotion bar that has shae butter in it, but it still is pretty bad. Can

> someone tell me what else I could try that might help him. thanks.

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need some help

> My dad is going in the hospital soon, and has phorisis on his elbows

really

> bad, and they keep bleeding. I would like to make something for him to

help

> clear this up before he has to deal with the hosp. sheets. I have made a

> lotion bar that has shae butter in it, but it still is pretty bad. Can

> someone tell me what else I could try that might help him. thanks.

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the first thing i suggest is to take all those lemons youve been given by life and make lemonade of them.

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Try checkiing with a hospital's social services.

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Hi Gail,

Nice to hear from you! I hope your family is doing well. I've been reading

e-mails on the onelist but not participating in a while - we are very busy!

I don't know if I'm 'qualified' to help - my son has IgA deficiency, but I,

if you remember, have IgA deficiency and a specific antibody deficiency and

take subcutaneous Gamma.

If I can help, I'd be glad to. My home number is (561) 483-3414.

Thanks,

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Hi Gail,

Nice to hear from you! I hope your family is doing well. I've been reading

e-mails on the onelist but not participating in a while - we are very busy!

I don't know if I'm 'qualified' to help - my son has IgA deficiency, but I,

if you remember, have IgA deficiency and a specific antibody deficiency and

take subcutaneous Gamma.

If I can help, I'd be glad to. My home number is (561) 483-3414.

Thanks,

Anne

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Rene,

I was diagnosed with type 3 at a later age, but I feel that if it wasn't for

my parents encouraging me to keep moving...I would be in a different situation

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the floor is really hard. I go to physio three times a week. I went to physio

for years while growing up and then stopped and rejoined a year ago and I really

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long as it is not painful for him. I know that I have alot of pain, but others

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Need some help

Hello all, first off I just want you to all know i've learned a lot

since I joined this group. My son ,Jake, who will be 4 in Oct. was

diagnosed with SMA type III in June. We had our family conference

in July. My concern is that after his visit at the end of May he

started going to a swim class (Hope program) that the recreational

therapist at Texas ish Rites referred me to. Well the class

was only on Saturdays and when we went to our family conference in

July I asked his Doctor if he should start seeing a regular physical

therapist because swim class would soon be over. She said no that

at this point she didn't want to medically prescribe a PT cause he

goes back Oct.9 and they will do more testing to see where he's at.

I'm kinda lost at this point on knowing what is my responsibility to

do and how the hospital should help. Is it up to me to find a PT or

does the doctor say he should start going? Should I just wait till

Oct. then ask about the Physical Therapy again? Are there any

parents out there with any toddlers with SMA type III? Thanks for

any feedback:)

Rene from Texas

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--attached is the leading study on this subject published last

December, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, by Jill ,

Cutler, Laurette Janak, Neubrander

Metabolic biomarkers of increased oxidative stress and impaired

methylation capacity in children with autism1,2

S Jill , Cutler, Stepan Melnyk, Stefanie Jernigan, Laurette

Janak, W Gaylor, and A Neubrander

On Jun 21, 2005, at 8:45 AM, christinablakey wrote:

> Hey all-I apologize if this is in an obvious location, but I am

> looking for some studies to support the treatments we have seen such

> success with:chelation, b-12, etc.  I need studies that show these

> work.  Can someone please point me in the right direction?  Thanks.

> -

>

>

>

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I see the herb jars

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Ahhh Aliza - what you're experiencing is, I think, totally normal. It's

the 4th week 'slump.' Bill talks about it in his BFL Journal, and I'm

sure will chime in about how many folks experience this and quit.

First we have the excitement of learning and doing; by the 4th week, it

becomes a bit of a tedium, and the results may not be noticeable on a

week-to-week basis. So it's easy to be discouraged.

Look at the files section, and you'll see a document for

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Lady success -BFL Board Womens Success Posts; I re-read that periodically

if I need motivation.

You wrote that you're doing well for the nutrition & exercise. Possibly ou

need to re-read the chapter about crossing the abyss, and do some daily

work on your mindset. I realize it's hard to add that in with the college

studies and everything else. It seems so secondary, and touchy-feely, and

less important. But that is exactly the part that you need right now. I

made a mind-set journal page that doubles as my daily to-do list for work

and household chores. Perhaps you can make a modified page that

incorporates your college workload.

Those are just a couple of suggestions; I'm sure others will chime in

productively as well.

n T.

At 12:22 PM 1/24/2006, you wrote:

>Here's the thing. I cant really pinpoint it, exactly, but...I'm

>just losing hope.

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Sounds like you may have hit the wall. check out this

http://skwigg.com/id40.html

You're normal. Don't worry.

>

> Hey everyone. Its been quite a while since I've posted --- but

I've

> been reading so many of your posts, and theyre all so helpful.

So,

> before I get into my crap, I just want to thank you --- all of

you --

> - for all of your support.

>

> Its funny that I use the term support, because, ironically, thats

> whats leading me to write this post. This is my 5th week on the

BFL

> program. I've been following it meticulously, trying really

really

> hard (from a workout and an eating perspective,) and have

dedicated

> almost every minute of every day to getting this right. I started

> the diet when I was on winter break, and now I need to plan every

> day, minute by minute, just so I can manage to fit in 6 meals and

> working out every day into a very busy college schedule.

>

> Here's the thing. I cant really pinpoint it, exactly, but...I'm

> just losing hope. In the first two weeks, I lost 5 lbs. Then I

> stayed the same for the second two weeks. And I guess thats okay,

> (I wasnt supposed to lose weight in the first place -- only

maintain

> and gain muscle.) The thing thats really bothering me now, is

that

> I dont feel that great. Not necissarily, BAD, you know? But in

the

> beginning, I had this untapped energy...and I was really excited

> about what I was doing and the positive changes I was making for

> myself. I looked forward to each day as a challenge, you know?

One

> that I knew that I could overcome. I felt really good about

> myself. But now, as I reach the middle of my 5th week, I have

none

> of that excitement. I feel tired, dissappointed, and just...low.

I

> used to have this feeling in the beginning, every monday morning,

> because I felt bad about what I ate on my free day the day

before.

> But now it seems like this feeling of guilt and dissapointment

stays

> with me every day of the week. Just a few hours ago, for the

first

> time in 30 days, I forgot to eat a meal. I mean, I fit it in, but

I

> ate it like 15 minutes late. Not a big deal, i know...but I

havent

> let that happen in 30 days. I feel like its a sign of my becoming

> more and more unaware. And I think the unawareness stems from the

> fact that I dont have enough faith in the diet. I feel like I'm

> gonna gain weight, and that petrifies me.

>

> All in all --- I think I just need some words of encouragement.

> Have any of you guys ever felt this way? I mean, I realize that

> this isnt such a big deal...but in a way, it is. Cuz this diet

> involves so much work and planning and dedication --- and if your

> heart isnt in it (and I feel like I'm getting to that point,) its

10

> times as hard to keep up with all of it. I really need some help.

>

> I appreciate all of you for reading, and I hope everyone is doing

> well :-D

>

> ~~~Aliza~~~

>

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I was going to write some big reply, but everything you've described

is so normal that I don't even know what to say. :-) The rah-rah

exciting motivated stage is very short-lived. You can't count on being

all zippy excited through weeks and months and years of healthy

habits. Eventually, it has to become like bathing or brushing your

teeth where you just get up and do it and don't give it any real

thought. You WANT to become relaxed and unaware. That's the goal; it

isn't something to fear. You're treating it like a very rigid and time

consuming diet (which it is in the beginning) but once you get it

down, you should be able to manage your food without using a clock,

and a clip board, and a spreadsheet, and a wall calendar, and color

coded binders. :-) If you've got the grocery shopping down, it's just

a matter throwing a bunch of stuff in your cooler while you're

half-asleep in the morning and then eating it when you get hungry.

Missing a meal here and there or eating 15 minutes late definitely

isn't something to stress out over. And the waning excitement doesn't

spell doom. Trust me, I'm not excited when I get up and gulp down a

Myoplex and head for the gym. I do it every day because it doesn't

occur to me not to. I mean, what else am I going to do? Sleep late and

get fat? Don't think so. LOL

On 1/24/06, voodoomedicinegirl <VoodooMedicneGrl@...> wrote:

> Hey everyone. Its been quite a while since I've posted --- but I've

> been reading so many of your posts, and theyre all so helpful. So,

> before I get into my crap, I just want to thank you --- all of you --

> - for all of your support.

>

> Its funny that I use the term support, because, ironically, thats

> whats leading me to write this post. This is my 5th week on the BFL

> program. I've been following it meticulously, trying really really

> hard (from a workout and an eating perspective,) and have dedicated

> almost every minute of every day to getting this right. I started

> the diet when I was on winter break, and now I need to plan every

> day, minute by minute, just so I can manage to fit in 6 meals and

> working out every day into a very busy college schedule.

>

> Here's the thing. I cant really pinpoint it, exactly, but...I'm

> just losing hope. In the first two weeks, I lost 5 lbs. Then I

> stayed the same for the second two weeks. And I guess thats okay,

> (I wasnt supposed to lose weight in the first place -- only maintain

> and gain muscle.) The thing thats really bothering me now, is that

> I dont feel that great. Not necissarily, BAD, you know? But in the

> beginning, I had this untapped energy...and I was really excited

> about what I was doing and the positive changes I was making for

> myself. I looked forward to each day as a challenge, you know? One

> that I knew that I could overcome. I felt really good about

> myself. But now, as I reach the middle of my 5th week, I have none

> of that excitement. I feel tired, dissappointed, and just...low. I

> used to have this feeling in the beginning, every monday morning,

> because I felt bad about what I ate on my free day the day before.

> But now it seems like this feeling of guilt and dissapointment stays

> with me every day of the week. Just a few hours ago, for the first

> time in 30 days, I forgot to eat a meal. I mean, I fit it in, but I

> ate it like 15 minutes late. Not a big deal, i know...but I havent

> let that happen in 30 days. I feel like its a sign of my becoming

> more and more unaware. And I think the unawareness stems from the

> fact that I dont have enough faith in the diet. I feel like I'm

> gonna gain weight, and that petrifies me.

>

> All in all --- I think I just need some words of encouragement.

> Have any of you guys ever felt this way? I mean, I realize that

> this isnt such a big deal...but in a way, it is. Cuz this diet

> involves so much work and planning and dedication --- and if your

> heart isnt in it (and I feel like I'm getting to that point,) its 10

> times as hard to keep up with all of it. I really need some help.

>

> I appreciate all of you for reading, and I hope everyone is doing

> well :-D

>

> ~~~Aliza~~~

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Hi Aliza,

I'm glad you checked in...

Do not beat yourself up over a 15 min late meal! It is really

unrealistic to think that everything will go perfectly throughout a

challenge. In fact, personally, I can't think of anything in life

that is perfect. Perfect is an illusion. Life happens.

I am not you, but I feel like if I try to stick to a plan so rigidly,

especially one w/lots of details and new things to learn (as in BFL

for me), I will get discourgaged, tired of it and give up. I would

suggest trying to relax a bit about it and let it happen if you can.

Everybody has to find what works for them obviously. I'm not

suggesting not following the plan as described, but just trying to

change your thinking. I know easier said than done.

I think that you are doing an amazing job at your age (I remember you

are in college--when I was in college, I wasn't health conscious at

all). Instead of focusing on what you've done not perfectly, focus on

what you've done right.

Also in the book (sorry don't have it in front of me), I know BP talks

about being human and finding oneself in situations where things don't

go as planned. I don't know exactly, but I felt like he talked about

emptying a minibar in his hotel room. Anyway, that's not on the same

level as your ever so slightly late meal, but hey, if it could happen

to him, well...Maybe read it over for perspective.

Hang in there and check in again.

Candace

[Guest guest]

> Hi Aliza,

>5th week on the BFL program

Perhaps for your next 3 weeks, instead of looking at perfection, you

might want to study your meals and snacks and make a list of about 20

meals and snacks that you like/love that are easy to grab or put

together, so that the meals become much more automatic and become the

background/foundation of your health, instead of your main focus.

Sometimes, like when I'm away from home on vacation, meals took more

planning, but at home and at work I'm beginning to have certain combos

that I just know, like:

I mix 1 carb:

either apple, pear, orange, strawberries, 1/2 banana, 1/2C brown rice,

yogurt, sweet potato, oatmeal,

with 1 protein:

1/2 C cottage cheese

1 or 2 string cheeses

tuna or chicken or turkey or salmon or meat

3 egg whites, or 2 egg whites and 1 egg

egg whites and canada bacon

protein shake

For example

Breakfast and snacks:

a. 1/2 C cottage cheese with either apple, pear, orange, strawberries,

1/2 banana, 1/2C brown rice, yogurt, sweet potato, oatmeal,

b. 1 or 2 string cheeses with either apple, pear, orange,

strawberries, 1/2 banana, 1/2C brown rice, yogurt, sweet potato,

oatmeal,

lunches: salad with tuna or chicken or turkey or salmon, and one of the

carbs above

If you can get the foods more automatic, I think it could bring you

peace, and you could pay more attention to what others have said about

being content and satisfied and full of YOURSELF. Funny how we say we

are hungry and want food to 'satisfy' us, but it rarely actually ever

satisfies or fulfills... I think people with food issues, me anyway,

were confusing food hunger and emptiness and yearning, with a yearning

for something more in life.

Do you notice that you get excited about the beginning of many things,

(a new relationship/crush, a new car as was mentioned, a new

teacher/class/job) and then after a month or 2, it no longer is an

adrenalin rush, but is LIFE, as said, just everyday glorious

life!

- Etana

[Guest guest]

Aliza -

Something else I thought of about your situation - many of us change our

exercises periodically. I think some folks change things every 4 weeks,

and others change at 6 weeks. That might be something for you to consider,

to keep things fresh and " new " for you.

n T.

At 01:54 AM 1/25/2006, you wrote:

> >

>Do you notice that you get excited about the beginning of many things,<SNIP>

[Guest guest]

Hi everybody,

I'm so sorry I didn't get a chance to write earlier, but now that I have a

moment, I just want to thank you so much for all your wonderful responses.

They meant so much to me, and they really helped me to realize that what I'm

going through is probably...you know...normal. I've come to the conclusion

that the worst thing I can do is doubt myself (and its also the easiest thing

for me to do.) So I'm just gonna keep trying my hardest, I'm not gonna give

up, and I'm going to give it my all like I have been. If I do that, I dont

think I can go horribly wrong, you know? I mean, so what if I ate 15 minutes

later or I had too many calories one day or I had too much fruit in my shake

one day. You guys all emphasize that this is a lifestyle change - not really a

diet. Its so true. And its impossible to be perfect. If life was perfect

it wouldn't be...well...life...you know? Thank you so much for helping me

realize that.

Its hard for me to explain how much I appreciate all of your help. Just

know that I wouldn't be able to do this without your support and encouragement.

It means the world to me.

I hope everyone is doing well

~~~Aliza~~~

[Guest guest]

Hi - I don't have the study you are looking for but wanted to

make a suggestion. Has this child been tested for celiac disease?

Oats (regular), Rye and Wheat are big no no's on the gluten free

diet and many celiacs react to other grains like corn. Just an FYI

that they might want to explore. Looking forward to this study as I

am a celiac with other food allergies and expecting my first child.

Thanks!

Amy

>

> I need some help for a friend of my sister. His son was recently

diagnosed

> with food allergies (he is allergic to corn, oats, rye, soy,

rice, and wheat).

>

> I want to say that someone once posted a study here that showed a

link

> between vaccines and food allergies. I really want to get this to

him. I can't

> imagine that it is even remotely possible for a toddler to be

allergic to

> virtually all grains.

>

> Thanks

>

>

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Hi -Is this the study you are looking for ?

http://allergies.about.com/od/medicationallergies/a/vaccinesfoods.htm

Millions of routine childhood vaccinations are given every year in

the United States; allergic reactions from these vaccines are

extremely rare. However, some people with certain food allergies may

be at higher risk for allergic reactions as a result of vaccines

containing certain food proteins.

Up to 8% of children suffer from food allergies, with egg being one

of the most common foods to which children are allergic. Many routine

childhood immunizations contain traces of egg protein or other food

ingredients. As a result, there is the possibility that a child with

food allergies will experience anaphylaxis (a severe allergic

reaction) as a result of receiving a vaccination.

The following foods are present in small amounts in routine childhood

vaccines; other non-routine vaccines containing food proteins are

also listed.

Egg

Children with egg allergy present the biggest concern when receiving

childhood vaccines. The following routine childhood immunizations may

contain egg or egg-related proteins: influenza (flu) and measles-

mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccines. In addition, the following non-routine

vaccines contain egg protein: yellow fever and typhoid vaccines.

Influenza vaccine contains limited amounts of egg protein, and this

amount may vary from year to year and batch to batch. In general, the

influenza vaccine should not be given to people with a true egg

allergy (people who have a positive allergy test to egg but can eat

eggs without experiencing any symptoms are not egg allergic).

However, in certain situations, the benefit of receiving this vaccine

may outweigh the risks; this may be the case in people with severe

asthma and mild egg allergy. In these cases, an allergist may be able

to give the vaccine in small amounts over many hours, while closely

monitoring the person for an allergic reaction.

The MMR vaccine is produced in chick fibroblast cell cultures; the

vaccine likely does not contain egg proteins to which a person with

egg allergy would react. Most people, even those with a severe egg

allergy, do not have an allergic reaction to the MMR vaccine.

Therefore, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that

children with egg allergy can be given the MMR vaccine without any

special measures being taken. It would be reasonable, however, to

monitor an egg-allergic child in the physician's office for a period

of time after giving the MMR vaccine.

Yellow fever vaccine, a non-routine vaccine given to people traveling

to Central/South America and sub-Saharan Africa, does contain

significant amounts of egg proteins and should not be given to people

with egg allergy. Yellow fever vaccine, which contains the highest

amount of egg protein of all the egg-based vaccines, has also been

reported to cause allergic reactions in people with an allergy to

chicken meat. Similar to influenza vaccine, the yellow fever vaccine

may be able to be given to egg-allergic people in small amounts over

many hours, under close monitoring by a physician.

Gelatin

Gelatin, like that found in Jell-O, is added to many vaccines as a

heat stabilizer. Routine childhood vaccines containing gelatin

include MMR, varicella (chicken-pox), influenza and DTaP (diphtheria,

tetanus and acellular pertussis). Non-routine vaccines containing

gelatin include yellow fever, rabies, and Japanese encephalitis.

Allergic reactions to the MMR vaccine are far more likely due to the

gelatin in the vaccine rather than to residual egg proteins in the

vaccine.

Essentially, any person who has experienced an allergic reaction

after eating gelatin food products (Jell-O) should not be given any

of the above vaccines. However, as is the case with egg-containing

vaccines in egg-allergic people, gelatin-containing vaccines may be

able to be given to gelatin-allergic people under the direct

supervision of a physician.

Baker's Yeast

Certain vaccines are synthesized by Saccharomyces cerevisiae, which

is the common bakers' yeast used for making bread. Routine childhood

vaccines containing baker's yeast include hepatitis B, and any

combination vaccine that contains hepatitis B.

Any person who has experienced an allergic reaction after eating food

products containing baker's yeast should not be given hepatitis B

vaccine. However, as is the case with egg-containing vaccines in egg-

allergic people, yeast-containing vaccines may be able to be given to

yeast-allergic people under the direct supervision of a physician.

Learn more about the basics of food allergies, and the most common

food allergies in children.

>

> I need some help for a friend of my sister. His son was recently

diagnosed

> with food allergies (he is allergic to corn, oats, rye, soy, rice,

and wheat).

>

> I want to say that someone once posted a study here that showed a

link

> between vaccines and food allergies. I really want to get this to

him. I can't

> imagine that it is even remotely possible for a toddler to be

allergic to

> virtually all grains.

>

> Thanks

>

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

I know there was an article recently about finding that children who've

had the pertussis vaccine are more likely to have allergies or asthma,

but I can't find it.

~Robyn

rosemarypersi wrote:

>

>

>

> Hi -Is this the study you are looking for ?

>

> http://allergies.about.com/od/medicationallergies/a/vaccinesfoods.htm

> <http://allergies.about.com/od/medicationallergies/a/vaccinesfoods.htm>

>

> Millions of routine childhood vaccinations are given every year in

> the United States; allergic reactions from these vaccines are

> extremely rare. However, some people with certain food allergies may

> be at higher risk for allergic reactions as a result of vaccines

> containing certain food proteins.

> Up to 8% of children suffer from food allergies, with egg being one

> of the most common foods to which children are allergic. Many routine

> childhood immunizations contain traces of egg protein or other food

> ingredients. As a result, there is the possibility that a child with

> food allergies will experience anaphylaxis (a severe allergic

> reaction) as a result of receiving a vaccination.

>

> The following foods are present in small amounts in routine childhood

> vaccines; other non-routine vaccines containing food proteins are

> also listed.

>

> Egg

> Children with egg allergy present the biggest concern when receiving

> childhood vaccines. The following routine childhood immunizations may

> contain egg or egg-related proteins: influenza (flu) and measles-

> mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccines. In addition, the following non-routine

> vaccines contain egg protein: yellow fever and typhoid vaccines.

> Influenza vaccine contains limited amounts of egg protein, and this

> amount may vary from year to year and batch to batch. In general, the

> influenza vaccine should not be given to people with a true egg

> allergy (people who have a positive allergy test to egg but can eat

> eggs without experiencing any symptoms are not egg allergic).

> However, in certain situations, the benefit of receiving this vaccine

> may outweigh the risks; this may be the case in people with severe

> asthma and mild egg allergy. In these cases, an allergist may be able

> to give the vaccine in small amounts over many hours, while closely

> monitoring the person for an allergic reaction.

>

> The MMR vaccine is produced in chick fibroblast cell cultures; the

> vaccine likely does not contain egg proteins to which a person with

> egg allergy would react. Most people, even those with a severe egg

> allergy, do not have an allergic reaction to the MMR vaccine.

> Therefore, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that

> children with egg allergy can be given the MMR vaccine without any

> special measures being taken. It would be reasonable, however, to

> monitor an egg-allergic child in the physician's office for a period

> of time after giving the MMR vaccine.

>

> Yellow fever vaccine, a non-routine vaccine given to people traveling

> to Central/South America and sub-Saharan Africa, does contain

> significant amounts of egg proteins and should not be given to people

> with egg allergy. Yellow fever vaccine, which contains the highest

> amount of egg protein of all the egg-based vaccines, has also been

> reported to cause allergic reactions in people with an allergy to

> chicken meat. Similar to influenza vaccine, the yellow fever vaccine

> may be able to be given to egg-allergic people in small amounts over

> many hours, under close monitoring by a physician.

>

> Gelatin

> Gelatin, like that found in Jell-O, is added to many vaccines as a

> heat stabilizer. Routine childhood vaccines containing gelatin

> include MMR, varicella (chicken-pox), influenza and DTaP (diphtheria,

> tetanus and acellular pertussis). Non-routine vaccines containing

> gelatin include yellow fever, rabies, and Japanese encephalitis.

> Allergic reactions to the MMR vaccine are far more likely due to the

> gelatin in the vaccine rather than to residual egg proteins in the

> vaccine.

> Essentially, any person who has experienced an allergic reaction

> after eating gelatin food products (Jell-O) should not be given any

> of the above vaccines. However, as is the case with egg-containing

> vaccines in egg-allergic people, gelatin-containing vaccines may be

> able to be given to gelatin-allergic people under the direct

> supervision of a physician.

>

> Baker's Yeast

> Certain vaccines are synthesized by Saccharomyces cerevisiae, which

> is the common bakers' yeast used for making bread. Routine childhood

> vaccines containing baker's yeast include hepatitis B, and any

> combination vaccine that contains hepatitis B.

> Any person who has experienced an allergic reaction after eating food

> products containing baker's yeast should not be given hepatitis B

> vaccine. However, as is the case with egg-containing vaccines in egg-

> allergic people, yeast-containing vaccines may be able to be given to

> yeast-allergic people under the direct supervision of a physician.

>

> Learn more about the basics of food allergies, and the most common

> food allergies in children.

>

> >

> > I need some help for a friend of my sister. His son was recently

> diagnosed

> > with food allergies (he is allergic to corn, oats, rye, soy, rice,

> and wheat).

> >

> > I want to say that someone once posted a study here that showed a

> link

> > between vaccines and food allergies. I really want to get this to

> him. I can't

> > imagine that it is even remotely possible for a toddler to be

> allergic to

> > virtually all grains.

> >

> > Thanks

> >

> >

> >

> >

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> > Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001

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> >