Re: New to the group, intro and questions...

[Guest guest]

Hi Stacey,

I am not a medical doctor, but do know that if you think your environment

might be causing your illnesses, the first thing you should do is go away for -

preferably a couple of weeks - then come back and see if your symptoms change

while away and then back again. Not necessarily all better and then all

worse - just a notable change.

If you can go somewhere that the air is fresh, such as a coast and not stay

in a moldy environment, that would help to understand.

Camping at the beach for a family vacation?

Good luck,

Sharon K

In a message dated 6/30/2008 5:19:31 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,

staceycannon27@... writes:

Hello! My name is Stacey and I am United States Vet's SIL (thanks for

the referral). I am married and have 2 little boys, and we are

currently in D.C.

Basically after getting some info from my BIL, my husband and I have

become concerned about several issues we have been dealing with.

This is the rundown...

Husband - has sinus issues, but that is pretty much the extent...

Me - I have asthma, sinus issues (and even had surgery to try to

help " fix " the problem, am allergic to ALL kinds of degergents. My

last resort is a mixture of vinegar and water - do any of you have

any suggestions as to what I can use, because even baby Dreft is

irritating to me.

My oldest son, Eli, is 4 and due to behavioral issues, anxiety and

frustration problems, was disgnosed (after lengthy observations and

hospital stays and visits)as having Pediatric Bipolar Disorder. He

also suffers from frequent sinus infections.

Chase, my youngest dealt with several health issues as an infant, but

now at 17 months seems to only deal with sinus infections as we all

do.

My main questions are...

1.How do you " reverse " the sinus damage that has been done, and is

that even possible?

2. What do you do to know the difference in a 4 year old if it is

truly a result of your environment being unhealthy, or if it is truly

a mental disorder passed down thru family?

3. And what the heck can I use to clean my clothing that won't

irritate me so much?

Thanks! I've already learned a lot from the short time I've been here

and the info passed along, and know this will be a helpful place for

me in the future!!!

**************Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for

fuel-efficient used cars.

(http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut00050000000007)

[Guest guest]

Stacey, Funny you mention that. K.C was the first to introduce me to the vinager

thing and that has bee an absolute godsend. Vinager can be used for a multitude

of things from ear infections to laundry. I use about a cup in every load. Borax

is another great solution. I will get you that information.

I am glad you two have joined the group and you will find many GREAT people

here. I will let the others give you the other information asked about and again

welcome to the group.

 

In case you did not notice be looking for a responce from Dr. Thrasher as I have

proposed the question about Children based on a post he has written in the past.

 

Chris...

From: Stacey <staceycannon27@...>

Subject: [] New to the group, intro and questions...

Date: Monday, June 30, 2008, 7:44 PM

Hello! My name is Stacey and I am United States Vet's SIL (thanks for

the referral). I am married and have 2 little boys, and we are

currently in D.C.

Basically after getting some info from my BIL, my husband and I have

become concerned about several issues we have been dealing with.

This is the rundown...

Husband - has sinus issues, but that is pretty much the extent...

Me - I have asthma, sinus issues (and even had surgery to try to

help " fix " the problem, am allergic to ALL kinds of degergents. My

last resort is a mixture of vinegar and water - do any of you have

any suggestions as to what I can use, because even baby Dreft is

irritating to me.

My oldest son, Eli, is 4 and due to behavioral issues, anxiety and

frustration problems, was disgnosed (after lengthy observations and

hospital stays and visits)as having Pediatric Bipolar Disorder. He

also suffers from frequent sinus infections.

Chase, my youngest dealt with several health issues as an infant, but

now at 17 months seems to only deal with sinus infections as we all

do.

My main questions are...

1.How do you " reverse " the sinus damage that has been done, and is

that even possible?

2. What do you do to know the difference in a 4 year old if it is

truly a result of your environment being unhealthy, or if it is truly

a mental disorder passed down thru family?

3. And what the heck can I use to clean my clothing that won't

irritate me so much?

Thanks! I've already learned a lot from the short time I've been here

and the info passed along, and know this will be a helpful place for

me in the future!!!

[Guest guest]

Hi Stacey,

The only thing that cleared my infectious sinusitis was Nizoral

antifungal spray for three years of use, three/four times a day.

My sinus/facial area was in extreme pain and the doctors kept

prescribing antibiotics which never cleared it.It took years to clear

and lots of die off pain, but it was worth it!

As for detergent, I react to Dreft too. The only one I can tolerate

now is Seventh Generation Baby (NFI). Some of the other Seventh

Generation products are reactive to me but this one seems to be okay.

I always rinse all the clothes in vinegar to assure all scents from

public exposures are out. I also add baking soda.

You may want to consult with an alternative type practitioner

regarding your kids. Once my son was out of the reactive environment

and doing CSM and other detox protocols, behavior calmed down. Taking

away all scented products for cleaning and personal products continued

to enhance the calmness, and after his exposures he was tested for

celiac disease which he tested positively for so now he eats no wheat,

rye, barely, oats, and no sugars. He is on Shoemakers' no mold diet as

well. Controlling the diet for these reactive foods also enhances

behavior. No more generic drugs with fillers, additives, colorings,

dyes, etc. No more drugs processed by aspergillus for us. Just things

to consider.

We are both trying Dr. Pall's supplements(NFI) for our chemical

intolerance and it seems to help with the reactivity. Just added

chlorella, magnesium, and buffered vitamin C which have also

helped.Watching all supplements for sugars, dyes, colorings,

additives, perservatives, etc. is extremely important when one is

sensitive in my opinion. Can't believe what I allowed into my body for

much of my life!

[Guest guest]

Well I don't know for sure but all those sinus issues would indicate

ongoing mold exposure in your home, wouldn't it? I don't know the

whole history of your home or exposure...maybe it is still in your

belongings or you are all colonized with it.

Have you tried antifungals: nystatin, caprylic acid, or diflucan? To

reduce your own body's load?

Re: detergents, I've been having issues with those because of our

laundry room. People use fabric softener and it sticks to the

dispensers and gets into the machines and reeks. Its petroleum based

with toxic chemicals and sticks to stuff. Then it gets on my clothes

and I react.

Why don't you use only 1/8 cup of a natural detergent like Seventh

Generation, and then follow with a wash with vinegar in the rinse.

I've been doing this downstairs and sometiems I have to do two vinegar

rinses to get other people's scented detergent and fabric softener

down to tolerable levels in my own clothes. Also there is a way to

clean your own washer--I think you put in something like baking soda

and vinegar when the rinse cycle has filled up, and manually turn it

to spin, so that the water spins out high intensity with the baking

soda and vinegar. This is supposed to clean the outer drum that is in

the washer that you can't see.

>

> Hello! My name is Stacey and I am United States Vet's SIL (thanks for

> the referral). I am married and have 2 little boys, and we are

> currently in D.C.

>

> Basically after getting some info from my BIL, my husband and I have

> become concerned about several issues we have been dealing with.

> This is the rundown...

>

> Husband - has sinus issues, but that is pretty much the extent...

>

> Me - I have asthma, sinus issues (and even had surgery to try to

> help " fix " the problem, am allergic to ALL kinds of degergents. My

> last resort is a mixture of vinegar and water - do any of you have

> any suggestions as to what I can use, because even baby Dreft is

> irritating to me.

>

> My oldest son, Eli, is 4 and due to behavioral issues, anxiety and

> frustration problems, was disgnosed (after lengthy observations and

> hospital stays and visits)as having Pediatric Bipolar Disorder. He

> also suffers from frequent sinus infections.

>

> Chase, my youngest dealt with several health issues as an infant, but

> now at 17 months seems to only deal with sinus infections as we all

> do.

>

> My main questions are...

>

> 1.How do you " reverse " the sinus damage that has been done, and is

> that even possible?

>

> 2. What do you do to know the difference in a 4 year old if it is

> truly a result of your environment being unhealthy, or if it is truly

> a mental disorder passed down thru family?

>

> 3. And what the heck can I use to clean my clothing that won't

> irritate me so much?

>

> Thanks! I've already learned a lot from the short time I've been here

> and the info passed along, and know this will be a helpful place for

> me in the future!!!

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Stacey,

Have you and your family been exposed to toxic mold? If so the first step is to

get on anti-fungal and/or cholestyramine medication immediately. From my

experience with toxic mold i had to take both medications. That will help the

whole family with main and secondary medical issues that resulted from toxic

mold exposure.

For clothes detergent go to your local grocery store or walmart or other store

like this and look for non-fragrance hypoallergenic detergents. there are some

right off the shelves.

Really consider these meds if you have not done so already.

God Bless your entire family

elias

From: Stacey <staceycannon27@...>

Subject: [] New to the group, intro and questions...

Date: Monday, June 30, 2008, 4:44 PM

Hello! My name is Stacey and I am United States Vet's SIL (thanks

for

the referral). I am married and have 2 little boys, and we are

currently in D.C.

Basically after getting some info from my BIL, my husband and I have

become concerned about several issues we have been dealing with.

This is the rundown...

Husband - has sinus issues, but that is pretty much the extent...

Me - I have asthma, sinus issues (and even had surgery to try to

help " fix " the problem, am allergic to ALL kinds of degergents. My

last resort is a mixture of vinegar and water - do any of you have

any suggestions as to what I can use, because even baby Dreft is

irritating to me.

My oldest son, Eli, is 4 and due to behavioral issues, anxiety and

frustration problems, was disgnosed (after lengthy observations and

hospital stays and visits)as having Pediatric Bipolar Disorder. He

also suffers from frequent sinus infections.

Chase, my youngest dealt with several health issues as an infant, but

now at 17 months seems to only deal with sinus infections as we all

do.

My main questions are...

1.How do you " reverse " the sinus damage that has been done, and is

that even possible?

2. What do you do to know the difference in a 4 year old if it is

truly a result of your environment being unhealthy, or if it is truly

a mental disorder passed down thru family?

3. And what the heck can I use to clean my clothing that won't

irritate me so much?

Thanks! I've already learned a lot from the short time I've been here

and the info passed along, and know this will be a helpful place for

me in the future!!!

[Guest guest]

Howdy. I'm Norm, USVet's brother and Stacey's husband. Also new to

the board. My brother just informed us of his condition, so

obviously we want to look into it, both to understand and support him

in hwat he's going through, but pursue all possibilities when it

comes to family member medical histories.

To add to Stacey's notes, her symptoms, all of them, have only come

about since our marriage, so I'm fairly confident that at least the

first apartment we lived in may have had something to do with her

medical issues. It seems that every new environment we've lived in

adds to the list, though not sure how much has to do with the

facilities we're in and how much is the environmental locations

(allergies, etc). I find it interesting that she grew up on a

farmaround all kinds of potential allergens with no reactions, then

after we get married and she moves in with me she begins developing

signs of asthma.

As for my 4 year old, I'm pretty confident in the Pediatric Bipolar

Disorder diagnosis (and believe me, we were all hesitant to diagnose

so young), but want to explore more about the possibilities of the 4-

3-53 strain my brother referred to. I haven't been able to find any

info on it yet through web searches. Since our mother has never been

tested for this or fully diagnosed as Bipolar (though I'm 100%

certain she is, with or without the strain), we don't fully know what

genetic traits, medical issues, or mental disorders have been passed

on to my brother and I, and therefore to our children. So again, I

want to explore these issues to see how they may or may not apply and

decide what areas we may want to test our children in.

My own allergies (been allergy tested about a million times) indicate

strong allergies to grasses, weeds, and molds. I'm constantly

stuffed up, no matter what medications I take, inclduing allergy

shots.

So any insight into the particular DNA strain and or

connections/previous confusions between the DNA strain and bipolar

disorder would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Norm

--- In , " Stacey " <staceycannon27@...>

wrote:

>

> Hello! My name is Stacey and I am United States Vet's SIL (thanks

for

> the referral). I am married and have 2 little boys, and we are

> currently in D.C.

>

> Basically after getting some info from my BIL, my husband and I

have

> become concerned about several issues we have been dealing with.

> This is the rundown...

>

> Husband - has sinus issues, but that is pretty much the extent...

>

> Me - I have asthma, sinus issues (and even had surgery to try to

> help " fix " the problem, am allergic to ALL kinds of degergents. My

> last resort is a mixture of vinegar and water - do any of you have

> any suggestions as to what I can use, because even baby Dreft is

> irritating to me.

>

> My oldest son, Eli, is 4 and due to behavioral issues, anxiety and

> frustration problems, was disgnosed (after lengthy observations and

> hospital stays and visits)as having Pediatric Bipolar Disorder. He

> also suffers from frequent sinus infections.

>

> Chase, my youngest dealt with several health issues as an infant,

but

> now at 17 months seems to only deal with sinus infections as we all

> do.

>

> My main questions are...

>

> 1.How do you " reverse " the sinus damage that has been done, and is

> that even possible?

>

> 2. What do you do to know the difference in a 4 year old if it is

> truly a result of your environment being unhealthy, or if it is

truly

> a mental disorder passed down thru family?

>

> 3. And what the heck can I use to clean my clothing that won't

> irritate me so much?

>

> Thanks! I've already learned a lot from the short time I've been

here

> and the info passed along, and know this will be a helpful place

for

> me in the future!!!

>

[Guest guest]

Sharon,

I was just talking to my husband about that. We actually were away

from home for about 3 weeks, and my irritation to the water went away

immediately. It seems that showering here, causes me a lot of

discomfort, yet as soon as we went to Missouri, I was fine, then on

to Oklahoma I was fine, and even in Jamaica I was fine. But as soon

as we came back here and I took my first shower, ALLLLL the

irritation came back with a vengence. I don't know what to do

considering I can't avoid the water here...

As far as my sinus issues, they are consistent no matter where I am,

and the same goes for the asthma. The main one that is truly

aggrivating and uncomfortable is the allergy to the water (and this

includes all clothing washed in this water...).

>

>

> Hi Stacey,

>

> I am not a medical doctor, but do know that if you think your

environment

> might be causing your illnesses, the first thing you should do is

go away for -

> preferably a couple of weeks - then come back and see if your

symptoms change

> while away and then back again. Not necessarily all better and

then all

> worse - just a notable change.

>

> If you can go somewhere that the air is fresh, such as a coast and

not stay

> in a moldy environment, that would help to understand.

>

> Camping at the beach for a family vacation?

>

> Good luck,

> Sharon K

>

> In a message dated 6/30/2008 5:19:31 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,

> staceycannon27@... writes:

>

>

>

>

> Hello! My name is Stacey and I am United States Vet's SIL (thanks

for

> the referral). I am married and have 2 little boys, and we are

> currently in D.C.

>

> Basically after getting some info from my BIL, my husband and I

have

> become concerned about several issues we have been dealing with.

> This is the rundown...

>

> Husband - has sinus issues, but that is pretty much the extent...

>

> Me - I have asthma, sinus issues (and even had surgery to try to

> help " fix " the problem, am allergic to ALL kinds of degergents. My

> last resort is a mixture of vinegar and water - do any of you have

> any suggestions as to what I can use, because even baby Dreft is

> irritating to me.

>

> My oldest son, Eli, is 4 and due to behavioral issues, anxiety and

> frustration problems, was disgnosed (after lengthy observations

and

> hospital stays and visits)as having Pediatric Bipolar Disorder. He

> also suffers from frequent sinus infections.

>

> Chase, my youngest dealt with several health issues as an infant,

but

> now at 17 months seems to only deal with sinus infections as we

all

> do.

>

> My main questions are...

>

> 1.How do you " reverse " the sinus damage that has been done, and is

> that even possible?

>

> 2. What do you do to know the difference in a 4 year old if it is

> truly a result of your environment being unhealthy, or if it is

truly

> a mental disorder passed down thru family?

>

> 3. And what the heck can I use to clean my clothing that won't

> irritate me so much?

>

> Thanks! I've already learned a lot from the short time I've been

here

> and the info passed along, and know this will be a helpful place

for

> me in the future!!!

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

> **************Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for

> fuel-efficient used cars. (http://autos.aol.com/used?

ncid=aolaut00050000000007)

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you so much!!! That is so helpful!!

>

> Hi Stacey,

> The only thing that cleared my infectious sinusitis was Nizoral

> antifungal spray for three years of use, three/four times a day.

> My sinus/facial area was in extreme pain and the doctors kept

> prescribing antibiotics which never cleared it.It took years to

clear

> and lots of die off pain, but it was worth it!

>

> As for detergent, I react to Dreft too. The only one I can tolerate

> now is Seventh Generation Baby (NFI). Some of the other Seventh

> Generation products are reactive to me but this one seems to be

okay.

> I always rinse all the clothes in vinegar to assure all scents from

> public exposures are out. I also add baking soda.

>

> You may want to consult with an alternative type practitioner

> regarding your kids. Once my son was out of the reactive environment

> and doing CSM and other detox protocols, behavior calmed down.

Taking

> away all scented products for cleaning and personal products

continued

> to enhance the calmness, and after his exposures he was tested for

> celiac disease which he tested positively for so now he eats no

wheat,

> rye, barely, oats, and no sugars. He is on Shoemakers' no mold diet

as

> well. Controlling the diet for these reactive foods also enhances

> behavior. No more generic drugs with fillers, additives, colorings,

> dyes, etc. No more drugs processed by aspergillus for us. Just

things

> to consider.

>

> We are both trying Dr. Pall's supplements(NFI) for our chemical

> intolerance and it seems to help with the reactivity. Just added

> chlorella, magnesium, and buffered vitamin C which have also

> helped.Watching all supplements for sugars, dyes, colorings,

> additives, perservatives, etc. is extremely important when one is

> sensitive in my opinion. Can't believe what I allowed into my body

for

> much of my life!

>

[Guest guest]

My husband is in the military, and that has required us to move every

two to three years, so I think that it is strange to have consistent

sinus issues despite moving to different climates, homes, and

environments. Cleaning out the washer is an excellent suggestion. I

hadn't thought to do that, and I should have. We recently moved into

an apartment that has the stackable kind, and no telling who had used

them in the past. I am feeling ill thinking that I hadn't cleaned

them and hadn't even thought to clean them. Thank you so much for

that suggestion!! I will absolutely do that!!!

--- In , " jill1313 " <jenbooks13@...>

wrote:

>

> Well I don't know for sure but all those sinus issues would indicate

> ongoing mold exposure in your home, wouldn't it? I don't know the

> whole history of your home or exposure...maybe it is still in your

> belongings or you are all colonized with it.

>

> Have you tried antifungals: nystatin, caprylic acid, or diflucan? To

> reduce your own body's load?

>

> Re: detergents, I've been having issues with those because of our

> laundry room. People use fabric softener and it sticks to the

> dispensers and gets into the machines and reeks. Its petroleum based

> with toxic chemicals and sticks to stuff. Then it gets on my clothes

> and I react.

>

> Why don't you use only 1/8 cup of a natural detergent like Seventh

> Generation, and then follow with a wash with vinegar in the rinse.

> I've been doing this downstairs and sometiems I have to do two

vinegar

> rinses to get other people's scented detergent and fabric softener

> down to tolerable levels in my own clothes. Also there is a way to

> clean your own washer--I think you put in something like baking soda

> and vinegar when the rinse cycle has filled up, and manually turn it

> to spin, so that the water spins out high intensity with the baking

> soda and vinegar. This is supposed to clean the outer drum that is

in

> the washer that you can't see.

>

> --- In , " Stacey " <staceycannon27@>

wrote:

> >

> > Hello! My name is Stacey and I am United States Vet's SIL (thanks

for

> > the referral). I am married and have 2 little boys, and we are

> > currently in D.C.

> >

> > Basically after getting some info from my BIL, my husband and I

have

> > become concerned about several issues we have been dealing with.

> > This is the rundown...

> >

> > Husband - has sinus issues, but that is pretty much the extent...

> >

> > Me - I have asthma, sinus issues (and even had surgery to try to

> > help " fix " the problem, am allergic to ALL kinds of degergents.

My

> > last resort is a mixture of vinegar and water - do any of you

have

> > any suggestions as to what I can use, because even baby Dreft is

> > irritating to me.

> >

> > My oldest son, Eli, is 4 and due to behavioral issues, anxiety

and

> > frustration problems, was disgnosed (after lengthy observations

and

> > hospital stays and visits)as having Pediatric Bipolar Disorder.

He

> > also suffers from frequent sinus infections.

> >

> > Chase, my youngest dealt with several health issues as an infant,

but

> > now at 17 months seems to only deal with sinus infections as we

all

> > do.

> >

> > My main questions are...

> >

> > 1.How do you " reverse " the sinus damage that has been done, and

is

> > that even possible?

> >

> > 2. What do you do to know the difference in a 4 year old if it is

> > truly a result of your environment being unhealthy, or if it is

truly

> > a mental disorder passed down thru family?

> >

> > 3. And what the heck can I use to clean my clothing that won't

> > irritate me so much?

> >

> > Thanks! I've already learned a lot from the short time I've been

here

> > and the info passed along, and know this will be a helpful place

for

> > me in the future!!!

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Stacey & Norm,

Welcome to the group you two. It's a real pleasure seeing other

family members join to investigate and learn more surrounding this

condition and exposure.

Stacey you mentioned something as far as your reaction after taking

showers (or during). Something you may want to consider, your shower

head may be contaminated (mold growth) where the air meets the

water. That continues to sit in the shower head itself. Sensitivity

people may react to the spores that become airborne in the mist or

water droplets. Hospitals have reported this, that it has caused

further infections to the immunocompromised. What I would recommend

is take a cup of white vinegar big enough to hold up over the shower

head to help clean or prevent mold or mildew growth. You can also

try baking soda. Thats the easy way or replace your shower head.

Just a thought.

KC

> >

> >

> > Hi Stacey,

> >

> > I am not a medical doctor, but do know that if you think your

> environment

> > might be causing your illnesses, the first thing you should do

is

> go away for -

> > preferably a couple of weeks - then come back and see if your

> symptoms change

> > while away and then back again. Not necessarily all better and

> then all

> > worse - just a notable change.

> >

> > If you can go somewhere that the air is fresh, such as a coast

and

> not stay

> > in a moldy environment, that would help to understand.

> >

> > Camping at the beach for a family vacation?

> >

> > Good luck,

> > Sharon K

> >

> > In a message dated 6/30/2008 5:19:31 P.M. Pacific Daylight

Time,

> > staceycannon27@ writes:

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > Hello! My name is Stacey and I am United States Vet's SIL

(thanks

> for

> > the referral). I am married and have 2 little boys, and we are

> > currently in D.C.

> >

> > Basically after getting some info from my BIL, my husband and I

> have

> > become concerned about several issues we have been dealing

with.

> > This is the rundown...

> >

> > Husband - has sinus issues, but that is pretty much the

extent...

> >

> > Me - I have asthma, sinus issues (and even had surgery to try

to

> > help " fix " the problem, am allergic to ALL kinds of degergents.

My

> > last resort is a mixture of vinegar and water - do any of you

have

> > any suggestions as to what I can use, because even baby Dreft

is

> > irritating to me.

> >

> > My oldest son, Eli, is 4 and due to behavioral issues, anxiety

and

> > frustration problems, was disgnosed (after lengthy observations

> and

> > hospital stays and visits)as having Pediatric Bipolar Disorder.

He

> > also suffers from frequent sinus infections.

> >

> > Chase, my youngest dealt with several health issues as an

infant,

> but

> > now at 17 months seems to only deal with sinus infections as we

> all

> > do.

> >

> > My main questions are...

> >

> > 1.How do you " reverse " the sinus damage that has been done, and

is

> > that even possible?

> >

> > 2. What do you do to know the difference in a 4 year old if it

is

> > truly a result of your environment being unhealthy, or if it is

> truly

> > a mental disorder passed down thru family?

> >

> > 3. And what the heck can I use to clean my clothing that won't

> > irritate me so much?

> >

> > Thanks! I've already learned a lot from the short time I've

been

> here

> > and the info passed along, and know this will be a helpful

place

> for

> > me in the future!!!

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > **************Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for

> > fuel-efficient used cars. (http://autos.aol.com/used?

> ncid=aolaut00050000000007)

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Stacey,

Cross contamination is one aspect many do not think about. You are

bringing the contaminates with you, whatever they may be. In this

case most likely mold. Also, there are many, many reports on

contaminated on or off base housing, military housing is at its

worse and I've seen many disturbing pictures. They are run down and

not up to par. Several months ago I believe congress was looking

into military housing and the condition they are in, due to the fact

of poor maintance and very old buildings.

KC

> > >

> > > Hello! My name is Stacey and I am United States Vet's SIL

(thanks

> for

> > > the referral). I am married and have 2 little boys, and we

are

> > > currently in D.C.

> > >

> > > Basically after getting some info from my BIL, my husband and

I

> have

> > > become concerned about several issues we have been dealing

with.

> > > This is the rundown...

> > >

> > > Husband - has sinus issues, but that is pretty much the

extent...

> > >

> > > Me - I have asthma, sinus issues (and even had surgery to try

to

> > > help " fix " the problem, am allergic to ALL kinds of

degergents.

> My

> > > last resort is a mixture of vinegar and water - do any of you

> have

> > > any suggestions as to what I can use, because even baby Dreft

is

> > > irritating to me.

> > >

> > > My oldest son, Eli, is 4 and due to behavioral issues, anxiety

> and

> > > frustration problems, was disgnosed (after lengthy

observations

> and

> > > hospital stays and visits)as having Pediatric Bipolar

Disorder.

> He

> > > also suffers from frequent sinus infections.

> > >

> > > Chase, my youngest dealt with several health issues as an

infant,

> but

> > > now at 17 months seems to only deal with sinus infections as

we

> all

> > > do.

> > >

> > > My main questions are...

> > >

> > > 1.How do you " reverse " the sinus damage that has been done,

and

> is

> > > that even possible?

> > >

> > > 2. What do you do to know the difference in a 4 year old if it

is

> > > truly a result of your environment being unhealthy, or if it

is

> truly

> > > a mental disorder passed down thru family?

> > >

> > > 3. And what the heck can I use to clean my clothing that won't

> > > irritate me so much?

> > >

> > > Thanks! I've already learned a lot from the short time I've

been

> here

> > > and the info passed along, and know this will be a helpful

place

> for

> > > me in the future!!!

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Yes, you are absolutely correct in your ideas about base

housing...The brand new stuff is fine, but more often than not, they

put families in horribly old, smelly, filth infested homes and expect

us to just deal with it. Our last home (where we moved from last

month) was brand new, so we lucked out there, but we have lived in

the horrid housing about 5 years ago...

> > > >

> > > > Hello! My name is Stacey and I am United States Vet's SIL

> (thanks

> > for

> > > > the referral). I am married and have 2 little boys, and we

> are

> > > > currently in D.C.

> > > >

> > > > Basically after getting some info from my BIL, my husband and

> I

> > have

> > > > become concerned about several issues we have been dealing

> with.

> > > > This is the rundown...

> > > >

> > > > Husband - has sinus issues, but that is pretty much the

> extent...

> > > >

> > > > Me - I have asthma, sinus issues (and even had surgery to try

> to

> > > > help " fix " the problem, am allergic to ALL kinds of

> degergents.

> > My

> > > > last resort is a mixture of vinegar and water - do any of you

> > have

> > > > any suggestions as to what I can use, because even baby Dreft

> is

> > > > irritating to me.

> > > >

> > > > My oldest son, Eli, is 4 and due to behavioral issues,

anxiety

> > and

> > > > frustration problems, was disgnosed (after lengthy

> observations

> > and

> > > > hospital stays and visits)as having Pediatric Bipolar

> Disorder.

> > He

> > > > also suffers from frequent sinus infections.

> > > >

> > > > Chase, my youngest dealt with several health issues as an

> infant,

> > but

> > > > now at 17 months seems to only deal with sinus infections as

> we

> > all

> > > > do.

> > > >

> > > > My main questions are...

> > > >

> > > > 1.How do you " reverse " the sinus damage that has been done,

> and

> > is

> > > > that even possible?

> > > >

> > > > 2. What do you do to know the difference in a 4 year old if

it

> is

> > > > truly a result of your environment being unhealthy, or if it

> is

> > truly

> > > > a mental disorder passed down thru family?

> > > >

> > > > 3. And what the heck can I use to clean my clothing that

won't

> > > > irritate me so much?

> > > >

> > > > Thanks! I've already learned a lot from the short time I've

> been

> > here

> > > > and the info passed along, and know this will be a helpful

> place

> > for

> > > > me in the future!!!

> > > >

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

>

> From: Stacey <staceycannon27@...>

> Subject: [] New to the group, intro and questions...

>

> Date: Monday, June 30, 2008, 7:44 PM

>

>

>

>

>

>

> Hello! My name is Stacey and I am United States Vet's SIL (thanks for

> the referral). I am married and have 2 little boys, and we are

> currently in D.C.

>

> Basically after getting some info from my BIL, my husband and I have

> become concerned about several issues we have been dealing with.

> This is the rundown...

>

> Husband - has sinus issues, but that is pretty much the extent...

>

> Me - I have asthma, sinus issues (and even had surgery to try to

> help " fix " the problem, am allergic to ALL kinds of degergents. My

> last resort is a mixture of vinegar and water - do any of you have

> any suggestions as to what I can use, because even baby Dreft is

> irritating to me.

>

> My oldest son, Eli, is 4 and due to behavioral issues, anxiety and

> frustration problems, was disgnosed (after lengthy observations and

> hospital stays and visits)as having Pediatric Bipolar Disorder. He

> also suffers from frequent sinus infections.

>

> Chase, my youngest dealt with several health issues as an infant, but

> now at 17 months seems to only deal with sinus infections as we all

> do.

>

> My main questions are...

>

> 1.How do you " reverse " the sinus damage that has been done, and is

> that even possible?

>

> 2. What do you do to know the difference in a 4 year old if it is

> truly a result of your environment being unhealthy, or if it is truly

> a mental disorder passed down thru family?

>

> 3. And what the heck can I use to clean my clothing that won't

> irritate me so much?

>

> Thanks! I've already learned a lot from the short time I've been here

> and the info passed along, and know this will be a helpful place for

> me in the future!!!

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Get a shower filter and a sink filter and see if that helps?

> >

> >

> > Hi Stacey,

> >

> > I am not a medical doctor, but do know that if you think your

> environment

> > might be causing your illnesses, the first thing you should do is

> go away for -

> > preferably a couple of weeks - then come back and see if your

> symptoms change

> > while away and then back again. Not necessarily all better and

> then all

> > worse - just a notable change.

> >

> > If you can go somewhere that the air is fresh, such as a coast and

> not stay

> > in a moldy environment, that would help to understand.

> >

> > Camping at the beach for a family vacation?

> >

> > Good luck,

> > Sharon K

> >

> > In a message dated 6/30/2008 5:19:31 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,

> > staceycannon27@ writes:

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > Hello! My name is Stacey and I am United States Vet's SIL (thanks

> for

> > the referral). I am married and have 2 little boys, and we are

> > currently in D.C.

> >

> > Basically after getting some info from my BIL, my husband and I

> have

> > become concerned about several issues we have been dealing with.

> > This is the rundown...

> >

> > Husband - has sinus issues, but that is pretty much the extent...

> >

> > Me - I have asthma, sinus issues (and even had surgery to try to

> > help " fix " the problem, am allergic to ALL kinds of degergents. My

> > last resort is a mixture of vinegar and water - do any of you have

> > any suggestions as to what I can use, because even baby Dreft is

> > irritating to me.

> >

> > My oldest son, Eli, is 4 and due to behavioral issues, anxiety and

> > frustration problems, was disgnosed (after lengthy observations

> and

> > hospital stays and visits)as having Pediatric Bipolar Disorder. He

> > also suffers from frequent sinus infections.

> >

> > Chase, my youngest dealt with several health issues as an infant,

> but

> > now at 17 months seems to only deal with sinus infections as we

> all

> > do.

> >

> > My main questions are...

> >

> > 1.How do you " reverse " the sinus damage that has been done, and is

> > that even possible?

> >

> > 2. What do you do to know the difference in a 4 year old if it is

> > truly a result of your environment being unhealthy, or if it is

> truly

> > a mental disorder passed down thru family?

> >

> > 3. And what the heck can I use to clean my clothing that won't

> > irritate me so much?

> >

> > Thanks! I've already learned a lot from the short time I've been

> here

> > and the info passed along, and know this will be a helpful place

> for

> > me in the future!!!

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > **************Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for

> > fuel-efficient used cars. (http://autos.aol.com/used?

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> >

> >

[Guest guest]

I'm glad if I could help. Use both baking soda and vinegar in

alternate washes and do it a few times. Air dry your clothes. It could

be fabric softeners used by the other people though I don't know why

that would affect the shower. I can tell you some of my stuff has been

ruined by stupidly putting it in a washer that had fabric softener

gook. I wash and wash it but I can't get it out. It can't be gotten

out frankly. It doesn't soften, it coats and sticks. If you look at

the MSDS on fabric softener its frightening.

> > >

> > > Hello! My name is Stacey and I am United States Vet's SIL (thanks

> for

> > > the referral). I am married and have 2 little boys, and we are

> > > currently in D.C.

> > >

> > > Basically after getting some info from my BIL, my husband and I

> have

> > > become concerned about several issues we have been dealing with.

> > > This is the rundown...

> > >

> > > Husband - has sinus issues, but that is pretty much the extent...

> > >

> > > Me - I have asthma, sinus issues (and even had surgery to try to

> > > help " fix " the problem, am allergic to ALL kinds of degergents.

> My

> > > last resort is a mixture of vinegar and water - do any of you

> have

> > > any suggestions as to what I can use, because even baby Dreft is

> > > irritating to me.

> > >

> > > My oldest son, Eli, is 4 and due to behavioral issues, anxiety

> and

> > > frustration problems, was disgnosed (after lengthy observations

> and

> > > hospital stays and visits)as having Pediatric Bipolar Disorder.

> He

> > > also suffers from frequent sinus infections.

> > >

> > > Chase, my youngest dealt with several health issues as an infant,

> but

> > > now at 17 months seems to only deal with sinus infections as we

> all

> > > do.

> > >

> > > My main questions are...

> > >

> > > 1.How do you " reverse " the sinus damage that has been done, and

> is

> > > that even possible?

> > >

> > > 2. What do you do to know the difference in a 4 year old if it is

> > > truly a result of your environment being unhealthy, or if it is

> truly

> > > a mental disorder passed down thru family?

> > >

> > > 3. And what the heck can I use to clean my clothing that won't

> > > irritate me so much?

> > >

> > > Thanks! I've already learned a lot from the short time I've been

> here

> > > and the info passed along, and know this will be a helpful place

> for

> > > me in the future!!!

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you for all of that info! Thankfully, neither of us smokes, and

so that isn't an additional issue. I have used those saline nasal

rinses, and know exactly what Dr. Oz episode you are referring to. I

think I should be doing that rinse more often. I will look into

those other products...Thanks so much for all the helpful

information!!!

[Guest guest]

Since we don't use fabric softener but wish we could, I think that this

is much needed!!! I'll def check that out.

>

> On the fabric softner thing I have found somthing at Sears that has

eliminated this problem for me. They are spiked balls that not only

help fluff up your cloths but keep out static electricity and have NO

odor. They are GREAT..

>

[Guest guest]

Can these be ordered online? What is the actual name? I don't have a

Sears near me.

>

>

> The fabric balls you are talking about are terrific! I use them all

the

> time and never use anything else.

>

> Sue

>

> On the fabric softner thing I have found somthing at Sears that has

> eliminated this problem for me. They are spiked balls that not only

help fluff up

> your cloths but keep out static electricity and have NO odor. They

are GREAT..

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

> **************Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for

> fuel-efficient used cars.

(http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut00050000000007)

>

>

>