Diagnosis

[Guest guest]

Not sure if this is what you meant, but psoriatic arthritis affects the

distal joints of the fingers more often (the ones nearest the fingernails).

It is usually preceded by psoriatic changes to the nails or psoriasis of the

skin. RA more often affects the knuckles first. No personal experience with

PA, but this is what I have read. Hope this helps. Liz G

PS Wow, three years a silent member--what a strong silent type you are! ; )

rheumatic diagnosis

I recall that someone said that the first sign of a particular type of

arthritis was pain and limited movement in the first joint of all of the

fingers. Apparantly this was a classic first sign of this disease.

I just met an old friend with these classic first joint problems and would

like to help him with the proper diagnosis.

[Guest guest]

The typical diagnosis for the first joints of all the fingers is

osteo arthritis. I have them too, and my rheumy took X-rays and made

the diagnosis, but also I read about it. At older age (above 50) it

is quite common.

I hope this helps some way.

Agnes

[Guest guest]

Morning:

Maybe the Lyme got the best of me. I have been very sick for

3 years. I was diagnosed in Jan of 2000. 15 months ago.

My Western Blot came back positive, and positive, and positve. So did the test for babesiosis.

Rita

[Guest guest]

How were you diagnosed? Was it a clinical diagnosis? Tests? Which ones?Sue B.upstate New York

Hi Sue,

I had a LUAT in December which turned out to be negative. I still had too many

symptoms to ignore, so I found a llmd. My diagnosis was clinical with tests to

confirm chronic and acute lyme and babesiosis. The tests I had were: ELISA,

Western Blot, C-reactive protein, B. microti antibody, and HME panel. He also

did a rheumatoid profile, thyroid panel, and a comprehensive blood test which

showed my liver enzymes to be elevated three times what they should be.

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[Guest guest]

Sorry to intrude, what of those tests came 'on the books' positive or

reactive? and which one's were negative??

Just curious

thanks.

-

[Guest guest]

Hi,

If you let us know your name it will be easier to correspond.

My name is , and I was diagnosed with AIH in Aug, 2000 with

LFTs of around 1800 and ANA of 1:640 - primary symptoms being

tiredness and jaundice. I was started on 20 mg Prednisone, then

added the Imuran. I am currently taking 10 mg Pred and 100 mg

Imuran. All of my liver numbers are now normal, but my ANA is still

1:160. I asked your exact question at my last doctor's visit when he

said that the goal was to get me off the Pred but the Imuran would

have to stay. He said that the Prednisone is what reduces the

inflammation in the liver, and the Imuran is what settles down the

immune system - but that you have to get the inflammation under

control first. He said that the Imuran wouldn't reduce the

inflammation. I guess a lot would depend on whether your LFTs

improve on their own, then maybe the Imuran would help.

I can't really address your other symptoms since I never had them.

Hope this helps. I'm sure that others have more information.

> I was just diagnosed w/ autoimmune hepatitis a few weeks ago. The

> gasteroenterologist had a hard time believing that I actually had

AIH.

> I had a positive test for anti smooth muscle antibodies and the

liver

> biopsy showed mild inflamation and mild scarring. I am pretty

lucky

> that my liver is actually in pretty good shape. I have been having

> many other symptoms though that have left me feeling pretty low:

> Headaches, terrible joint pain and muscle aches along w/ fatigue

and

> some itching, to name a few. By the end of an 8 hr day at work I

> really don't have much left for my wife and 3 year old son.

>

> The Dr. is still debating on treatment. He thought that he would

make

> the decision next week some time. The decision includes imuran for

> sure and he is debating on prednisone or at least how much.

>

> Does anyone know if just imuran alone will alleviate some of the

> previously mentioned symptoms.

>

> I have learned some things from reading some of the previously

posted

> messages.

>

> Thanks for the help

[Guest guest]

Hello,

My name is Kirk. I appreciate your information. I'm not real good

w/ the #'s but I know that my liver enzymes and all tests are only

slightly elevated. My internal med Dr. just called and she is going

to start Prednisone Mon. if the other Dr. doesn't get back w/ her she

said the same thing as you said " the prednisone is needed to reduce

the liver inflamation.

Thanks

Kirk

> > I was just diagnosed w/ autoimmune hepatitis a few weeks ago.

The

> > gasteroenterologist had a hard time believing that I actually had

> AIH.

> > I had a positive test for anti smooth muscle antibodies and the

> liver

> > biopsy showed mild inflamation and mild scarring. I am pretty

> lucky

> > that my liver is actually in pretty good shape. I have been

having

> > many other symptoms though that have left me feeling pretty low:

> > Headaches, terrible joint pain and muscle aches along w/ fatigue

> and

> > some itching, to name a few. By the end of an 8 hr day at work I

> > really don't have much left for my wife and 3 year old son.

> >

> > The Dr. is still debating on treatment. He thought that he would

> make

> > the decision next week some time. The decision includes imuran

for

> > sure and he is debating on prednisone or at least how much.

> >

> > Does anyone know if just imuran alone will alleviate some of the

> > previously mentioned symptoms.

> >

> > I have learned some things from reading some of the previously

> posted

> > messages.

> >

> > Thanks for the help

[Guest guest]

Hi Jeanne

I have PBC and take pred and urso. Side effects mainly bloating and weight gain from the pred. I have not heard of cellpet.

Anne UK

Pbc diagnosed may 2001

[ ] Diagnosis

Hello all;

It would be helpful if everyone ended with their diagnosis

and date of diagnosis as well as medications used.

I have PBC and auto immune hepatitis and am taking

URSO and Cellcept. The cellcept replaced prednisone

because it doesn't have the nasty side effects of prednisone.

Jeanne L in Missouri

[Guest guest]

Hi Anne;

I was on prednasone at first, developed cataract. Read

the side effects on prednasone - really bad! Cellcept is

expensive but probably cheaper than more of the pred

side effects.

Jeanne L - PBC/1987 AIH/ 1998 URSO and Cellcept

[ ] Diagnosis

Hello all;

It would be helpful if everyone ended with their diagnosis

and date of diagnosis as well as medications used.

I have PBC and auto immune hepatitis and am taking

URSO and Cellcept. The cellcept replaced prednisone

because it doesn't have the nasty side effects of prednisone.

Jeanne L in Missouri

[Guest guest]

Remember, AIH wasn't even identified until 1950 (under a different name.) Fortunately, that was about the same time someone identified prednisone; I think he received a Nobel prize for his discovery.

Harper

[Guest guest]

Cathie, glad you are happy with the dx of AIH! From what I gather, I

believe you are right.....both are bad, but if you have to choose from bad

to worst....I vote with you that I would rather have AIH than PBC. Hope

they can get you on the right meds to help out.

debby

[ ] diagnosis

> Dear all, GOt a call today from the hepatologist's office and it turns

out

> that I HAVE AIH and not PBC! Ever heard of anybody being happy to have

> AIH?! But it seems more controllable than PBC, and although the biopsy

said

> PBC, I don't have one of the markers for PBC, so it's AIH. I'm starting

one

> of those Candida diets today, no sugar, no bread, no a lot os stuff, and

> taking digestive enzymes, I really think I can beat this thing. I'm

> hopeful. Of course, I'm on Pred & ursodiol also. Am trying to make sure

> that the DR and the natural practitioner don't conflict. My heart goes

out

> to all who are suffering. Best wishes to anyone undergoing a transplant

or

> clinical trial. My prayers are added to the voices. Cathie

>

> _________________________________________________________________

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>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I am no doctor, but I am on a Candida diet too. Being on the meds is vital,

but the diet is a big factor. Eat healthy, eat less fat, and make sure to

drink sufficient water (preferably spring, mineral or artesian), and have

good poops (seriously!)...cos the less we dump out from what we eat, what's

left behind can become toxic to the liver.

So, I think you're on a good path....Good Luck, and I am so glad to hear of

someone on the same diet as myself!

Aisha

>From: " tdcc2000 " <tdcc2000@...>

>Reply-

>< >

>Subject: Re: [ ] diagnosis

>Date: Thu, 27 Jun 2002 11:34:33 -0700

>

>Cathie, glad you are happy with the dx of AIH! From what I gather, I

>believe you are right.....both are bad, but if you have to choose from bad

>to worst....I vote with you that I would rather have AIH than PBC. Hope

>they can get you on the right meds to help out.

>debby

> [ ] diagnosis

>

>

> > Dear all, GOt a call today from the hepatologist's office and it turns

>out

> > that I HAVE AIH and not PBC! Ever heard of anybody being happy to have

> > AIH?! But it seems more controllable than PBC, and although the biopsy

>said

> > PBC, I don't have one of the markers for PBC, so it's AIH. I'm starting

>one

> > of those Candida diets today, no sugar, no bread, no a lot os stuff, and

> > taking digestive enzymes, I really think I can beat this thing. I'm

> > hopeful. Of course, I'm on Pred & ursodiol also. Am trying to make

>sure

> > that the DR and the natural practitioner don't conflict. My heart goes

>out

> > to all who are suffering. Best wishes to anyone undergoing a transplant

>or

> > clinical trial. My prayers are added to the voices. Cathie

> >

> > _________________________________________________________________

> > Join the world's largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail.

> > http://www.hotmail.com

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

WHat's PBC? I would rather have AIH than a lot of other things, like

diabetes (where I have to give myself shots and monitor my blood glucose

regularly), MS, lupus, etc.

Thanks, Aisha

>From: " tdcc2000 " <tdcc2000@...>

>Reply-

>< >

>Subject: Re: [ ] diagnosis

>Date: Thu, 27 Jun 2002 11:34:33 -0700

>

>Cathie, glad you are happy with the dx of AIH! From what I gather, I

>believe you are right.....both are bad, but if you have to choose from bad

>to worst....I vote with you that I would rather have AIH than PBC. Hope

>they can get you on the right meds to help out.

>debby

> [ ] diagnosis

>

>

> > Dear all, GOt a call today from the hepatologist's office and it turns

>out

> > that I HAVE AIH and not PBC! Ever heard of anybody being happy to have

> > AIH?! But it seems more controllable than PBC, and although the biopsy

>said

> > PBC, I don't have one of the markers for PBC, so it's AIH. I'm starting

>one

> > of those Candida diets today, no sugar, no bread, no a lot os stuff, and

> > taking digestive enzymes, I really think I can beat this thing. I'm

> > hopeful. Of course, I'm on Pred & ursodiol also. Am trying to make

>sure

> > that the DR and the natural practitioner don't conflict. My heart goes

>out

> > to all who are suffering. Best wishes to anyone undergoing a transplant

>or

> > clinical trial. My prayers are added to the voices. Cathie

> >

> > _________________________________________________________________

> > Join the world's largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail.

> > http://www.hotmail.com

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Cathie and Aisha-

I am also on the Candida diet. I went on it last august when my

enzymes were really high. My allergist tested me for Candida and it

came back ++. She thinks that is what caused the liver inflammation,

but the GI said no. I did the diet for a month and they went down to

normal. I thought I was better and began to eat the junk I normally

did, and the next month they were elevated again. I went back on it

again, and it came back down to normal. I have been on it since. I

really think it helps take some burden off the liver. I also juice

veggie and fruit. I have a carrot/beet cocktail daily too! }

Actually, I stick just about anything in that juicer as I can fit in

it! The other day I put beets, kale, spinich, carrots, apples,

celery, lemon and I can't rememeber what else. I call it my " salad in

a glass " ! LOL! I don't have much of an appetite, so I think it helps

get some nurtition in me. Do you feel like you are running out of

variety?? It seems like I eat the same thing over and over again, and

they told me to rotate foods so I don't build up an allergy to them.

We should swap recipes! }

Has anyone read the liver cleansing diet?? It's a pretty good book

with lots of healthy recipes in it.

Healthy eating! }

[Guest guest]

Hmm that sounds like a great idea!

Blending vegs’ into a drink. I think I am going

to try it!

[ ] Re:

diagnosis

Cathie and Aisha-

I am also on the Candida diet. I went on it last

august when my

enzymes were really high. My allergist tested me

for Candida and it

came back ++. She thinks that is what caused the

liver inflammation,

but the GI said no. I did the diet for a month and

they went down to

normal. I thought I was better and began to eat

the junk I normally

did, and the next month they were elevated again.

I went back on it

again, and it came back down to normal. I have been

on it since. I

really think it helps take some burden off the

liver. I also juice

veggie and fruit. I have a carrot/beet cocktail

daily too! }

Actually, I stick just about anything in that

juicer as I can fit in

it! The other day I put beets, kale, spinich,

carrots, apples,

celery, lemon and I can't rememeber what else. I

call it my " salad in

a glass " ! LOL! I don't have much of an

appetite, so I think it helps

get some nurtition in me. Do you feel like you are

running out of

variety?? It seems like I eat the same thing over

and over again, and

they told me to rotate foods so I don't build up

an allergy to them.

We should swap recipes! }

Has anyone read the liver cleansing diet?? It's a

pretty good book

with lots of healthy recipes in it.

Healthy eating! }

[Guest guest]

!

Thanks for sharing....Yes...I do get tired of eating the same foods

everyday...I was not really a junk food eater (except for Kit Kat and Eskimo

Pies and Haagen Daaz Rum Raisin....LOL!) before I was diagnosed....but I DO

LOVE FOOD...Yes, we should DEFINITELY swap recipes...I have a bunch at

home...and some books...but I have been too lazy to try anything new, but I

am so glad to hear you feel the same about the food, so now I am encouraged

to try new recipes and pass them on to you if it's delicious!

I find that good restful sleep (7-8 hrs uninterrupted), a bowl of salad

(have a different dressing every day so you're not sick of it) and 1-2

fruits (this is not adhering strictly to Candida diet but after you're done

with it) daily helps to give me good bowel movements, which are indirectly

helpful for the liver.

If you have to consume any food allergen, it helps to chew some papaya

enzymes before and after the consumption. I chew those everyday and they

relieve me of heartburn too....the cheapest yet most effective brand is

" NOW " , about $8.50 for 360 tablets. I try not to use any antacid tablets

because they have chemical ingredients.

Can you tell me who's the author of " The Liver Cleansing Diet " ? My roommate

has some books with similar sounding titles.

By the way, I also tested ++ for candida, but my naturopath put me on some

supplements and the second stool analysis showed my candida was down to

almost the natural level that exists in our bodies. Check your tongue

daily...if it's coated white like cottage cheese, that's candida.

I am SO GLAD to know you ! (Where do you live by the way? I am in

Seattle - granola city and " capital " of naturopathic doctors).

Yours In Health,

Aisha

>From: " greggren " <greggren@...>

>Reply-

>

>Subject: [ ] Re: diagnosis

>Date: Fri, 28 Jun 2002 01:19:40 -0000

>

>Cathie and Aisha-

>I am also on the Candida diet. I went on it last august when my

>enzymes were really high. My allergist tested me for Candida and it

>came back ++. She thinks that is what caused the liver inflammation,

>but the GI said no. I did the diet for a month and they went down to

>normal. I thought I was better and began to eat the junk I normally

>did, and the next month they were elevated again. I went back on it

>again, and it came back down to normal. I have been on it since. I

>really think it helps take some burden off the liver. I also juice

>veggie and fruit. I have a carrot/beet cocktail daily too! }

>Actually, I stick just about anything in that juicer as I can fit in

>it! The other day I put beets, kale, spinich, carrots, apples,

>celery, lemon and I can't rememeber what else. I call it my " salad in

>a glass " ! LOL! I don't have much of an appetite, so I think it helps

>get some nurtition in me. Do you feel like you are running out of

>variety?? It seems like I eat the same thing over and over again, and

>they told me to rotate foods so I don't build up an allergy to them.

>We should swap recipes! }

>

>Has anyone read the liver cleansing diet?? It's a pretty good book

>with lots of healthy recipes in it.

>

>Healthy eating! }

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Aisha-Wow! It's hard, though. I'm not being real strict. Not yet. But

it's good! With the prednisone, I feel like eating everything in sight!

Keep in touch on how your diet is going. Cathie

>From: " aisha yeoh " <aishayeoh@...>

>Reply-

>

>Subject: Re: [ ] diagnosis

>Date: Thu, 27 Jun 2002 13:06:07 -0700

>

>Hi,

>

>I am no doctor, but I am on a Candida diet too. Being on the meds is

>vital,

>but the diet is a big factor. Eat healthy, eat less fat, and make sure to

>drink sufficient water (preferably spring, mineral or artesian), and have

>good poops (seriously!)...cos the less we dump out from what we eat, what's

>left behind can become toxic to the liver.

>

>So, I think you're on a good path....Good Luck, and I am so glad to hear of

>someone on the same diet as myself!

>

>Aisha

>

>

> >From: " tdcc2000 " <tdcc2000@...>

> >Reply-

> >< >

> >Subject: Re: [ ] diagnosis

> >Date: Thu, 27 Jun 2002 11:34:33 -0700

> >

> >Cathie, glad you are happy with the dx of AIH! From what I gather, I

> >believe you are right.....both are bad, but if you have to choose from

>bad

> >to worst....I vote with you that I would rather have AIH than PBC. Hope

> >they can get you on the right meds to help out.

> >debby

> > [ ] diagnosis

> >

> >

> > > Dear all, GOt a call today from the hepatologist's office and it

>turns

> >out

> > > that I HAVE AIH and not PBC! Ever heard of anybody being happy to

>have

> > > AIH?! But it seems more controllable than PBC, and although the

>biopsy

> >said

> > > PBC, I don't have one of the markers for PBC, so it's AIH. I'm

>starting

> >one

> > > of those Candida diets today, no sugar, no bread, no a lot os stuff,

>and

> > > taking digestive enzymes, I really think I can beat this thing. I'm

> > > hopeful. Of course, I'm on Pred & ursodiol also. Am trying to make

> >sure

> > > that the DR and the natural practitioner don't conflict. My heart

>goes

> >out

> > > to all who are suffering. Best wishes to anyone undergoing a

>transplant

> >or

> > > clinical trial. My prayers are added to the voices. Cathie

> > >

> > > _________________________________________________________________

> > > Join the world's largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail.

> > > http://www.hotmail.com

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

Hi -that sounds encouraging, about the Candida diet. I have heard

about a liver cleanse, and what I've heard is that most of the things that

they use for that are toxic to the liver-look at the herbs on the bad herb

list in Dr. Palmer's book, if you can. Now, as far as a liver

cleanse " diet " , I don't know. Chin up! Take care. Cathie

>From: " greggren " <greggren@...>

>Reply-

>

>Subject: [ ] Re: diagnosis

>Date: Fri, 28 Jun 2002 01:19:40 -0000

>

>Cathie and Aisha-

>I am also on the Candida diet. I went on it last august when my

>enzymes were really high. My allergist tested me for Candida and it

>came back ++. She thinks that is what caused the liver inflammation,

>but the GI said no. I did the diet for a month and they went down to

>normal. I thought I was better and began to eat the junk I normally

>did, and the next month they were elevated again. I went back on it

>again, and it came back down to normal. I have been on it since. I

>really think it helps take some burden off the liver. I also juice

>veggie and fruit. I have a carrot/beet cocktail daily too! }

>Actually, I stick just about anything in that juicer as I can fit in

>it! The other day I put beets, kale, spinich, carrots, apples,

>celery, lemon and I can't rememeber what else. I call it my " salad in

>a glass " ! LOL! I don't have much of an appetite, so I think it helps

>get some nurtition in me. Do you feel like you are running out of

>variety?? It seems like I eat the same thing over and over again, and

>they told me to rotate foods so I don't build up an allergy to them.

>We should swap recipes! }

>

>Has anyone read the liver cleansing diet?? It's a pretty good book

>with lots of healthy recipes in it.

>

>Healthy eating! }

>

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Thanx Trina ...,

...for all the information and the book names. I,

being in India, doesn't know how much easily I can get

access to these books, I think I'll try thru' net.

Anyway, we're going to a speech therapist for

consultation soon. is not aloof from others and

he is quite social. In the church, he smiles and

laughs with other people, and in the house he plays

with the neighbour's kids. But in his pre-school, his

teacher says that if he gets a toy, he doesn't play

with others. Perhaps it is because he is the only

child in the house and there are no kids of his age

nearby. I remember he used to say more words before

and now he feels shy to repeat after us. So, I don't

know what the real problem is.

Hope somebody can diagonise his exact problem.

Bibi(mother to - 2.5 mths - yet to be diagonised)

[Guest guest]

>>I have

read alot about autism on this group but any books, other groups and

resources would be greatly appreciated. Zeb is also SID, Verbal

Apraxic, adn visually impaired.Thanks Alisha

My site

http://www.autismchannel.net/dana/

Message boards

http://www.autismchannel.net/dana/msgboard.htm

Books

/files/Books_about_autism

Dana

[Guest guest]

Hi,

My homeopath told me that the doctors don't want to recognise candida because

then they have to stop giving antibiotics, hormones and contraceptive pills for

it promotes overgrowth of candida.

Heloise

Diagnosis

I was researching candidiasis after finding information on a

nutrition website. I seem to have a lot of the symptoms so I looked

into it further. I completed a test online to see if it is possible

that I am a sufferer. I scored 231 on the test which said any woman

that scores over 180 is likely to have it. I have been suffering

from a severe flu like cold for the last 3 weeks so this morning I

went to see my doctor. While I was there I mentioned candidisis to

him and he simply replied that there it is very unlikely as it is

only people with aids that suffer with this. From what I have read

this is not true. He has given me a blood test form, but this is

only for a blood count.

I don't really know what I should do next. Shall I book to see a

nutritionist? and does anyone know how much this will cost?

I would appreciate your help.

Thank you

Steph

[Guest guest]

Steph,

You should go back and read through the archives. There's TONS of great info

about tests for candida and ignorant Dr.'s.

Lynne

--- " stephnic1 " <stephnic@...> wrote:

>I was researching candidiasis after finding information on a

>nutrition website. I seem to have a lot of the symptoms so I looked

>into it further. I completed a test online to see if it is possible

>that I am a sufferer. I scored 231 on the test which said any woman

>that scores over 180 is likely to have it. I have been suffering

>from a severe flu like cold for the last 3 weeks so this morning I

>went to see my doctor. While I was there I mentioned candidisis to

>him and he simply replied that there it is very unlikely as it is

>only people with aids that suffer with this. From what I have read

>this is not true. He has given me a blood test form, but this is

>only for a blood count.

>I don't really know what I should do next. Shall I book to see a

>nutritionist? and does anyone know how much this will cost?

>I would appreciate your help.

>Thank you

>

>Steph

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I agree with what the others said about doctors. Doctors deal in

diseases and they act like they know nothing about wellness.

Candidiasis is not so much a disease as it is an imbalance in the

body. Doctors are not educated in imbalances. They do their tests

and proclaim you healthy because the tests come back within certain

parameters. And they tell you it must be all in your

head because their tests don't show anything.

I've not found anyone(a doctor) to help me with candidiasis. I

diagnosed myself. I do my own research and treat myself when it comes

to candidiasis.

> I was researching candidiasis after finding information on a

> nutrition website. I seem to have a lot of the symptoms so I

looked

> into it further. I completed a test online to see if it is

possible

> that I am a sufferer. I scored 231 on the test which said any

woman

> that scores over 180 is likely to have it. I have been suffering

> from a severe flu like cold for the last 3 weeks so this morning I

> went to see my doctor. While I was there I mentioned candidisis to

> him and he simply replied that there it is very unlikely as it is

> only people with aids that suffer with this. From what I have read

> this is not true. He has given me a blood test form, but this is

> only for a blood count.

> I don't really know what I should do next. Shall I book to see a

> nutritionist? and does anyone know how much this will cost?

> I would appreciate your help.

> Thank you

>

> Steph

[Guest guest]

From what I've read, minimal pairs is used for phonological delay/disorder

rather than apraxia (SLP's, please chime in here if I'm wrong!). Our SLP

used targeted repetition (i.e., lots of drills of sounds, but not in drill

form but rather by eliciting the target sound through play), so that the

child was doing a lot of the " talking " (vocalizing, whatever), NOT just the

therapist. Not a language stimulation/immersion approach at all, cause

apraxic kids don't learn that way. They need " hands on " approach using lots

of targeted repetition, also visual and tactile cues as to how to physically

make the sounds. apraxia is a problem with physically making the sounds, so

just sitting there listening to others speak won't do the trick. As far as I

know, minimal pairs is to help the child notice the difference between

sounds, develop phonemic awareness, etc. This is not the first step for an

apraxic child who needs to learn physically how to make each sound.

Again, I'm just a parent and just learned about minimal pairs very recently

(when my youngest got the diagnosis of phono delay - my middle one has

apraxia). so if this info is wrong, someone please correct me!

Sandy, Illinois

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In a message dated 3/11/03 10:01:58 PM Eastern Standard Time,

tyson@... writes:

> Does anyone know if psoriatic A is linked to frequent bouts of

> conjunctivitis?

I do believe that I have read somewhere that the two are linked somehow.

Since my Dx I have had conjunctivitis several times. Floxin Ophthalmic drops

are great and clear it up fast.