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I have yet to recieve the minutes from our PPT last wednesday. Does anyone

know when I am supposed to recieve them? Is there a time limit? The meeting

was for 6 hours, and there were lots of recommendations so they said they

were going to review it to make sure they had everything. Now I think they

are " fixing " it. I may be wrong but I lost trust in them a long time ago.

Are there any rules for this?

Bonnie

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When I got my first cold/flu/yuck after being diagnosed, I saw those

warnings, too. I now use sugar free cough drops (Ricola brand green tea

flavor, but lots of brands/flavors available). As for decongestants, the

doctor said " that warning is CYA. Take one of whatever you used to take,

and see how it affects you " .

That's the story of most of our journey's with this disease. Take one and

see how it affects you. I still take the same meds (combination

Pseudoephedrine (take that, IOC!!) and guaifenisen). Works like a charm.

Robin G.

>From: Redgato@...

>Reply-To: diabetes_integroups

>To: diabetes_integroups

>Subject: Question

>Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2000 13:32:27 EDT

>

>Hi Guys!

>

>I have contacted a miserable cold (viral) and was surprised to see warnings

>that people with diabetes should not take most over the counter

>decongestants. Does anyone know why? What do you take for congestion and

>coughs?

>

>Pat

>Type II controlled by diet

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In a message dated 09/28/2000 10:35:03 AM Pacific Daylight Time,

Redgato@... writes:

<< What do you take for congestion and coughs? >>

There are a couple of diabetic syrups on the market.

Diabetic Tussin DM (cough suppressant/expectorant) Controls cough, loosens

and relieves chest congestion...sugar, sodium, alchohol, fructose, sorbitol

and dye free

Diabetic Tussin Allergy Relief (antihistamine) relieves sneezing, runny nose,

itching of nose and throat...sugar, sodium, alchohol, fructose, sorbitol and

dye free

Ask your pharmacist if you don't see it. I found mine at Kaiser and have

seen it (I think) at Wal-Mart.

Hope you feel better soon. Bummer to be sick.

Meniowl@...

type2,dx7/99,low-carbs & water walking

(last A1c 5.3) Normal range 4.8-6.0

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The following excellent comparison of decongestants vs. antihistamines is

from " Audio Health Library " ...

http://www.yourhealth.com/ahl/2002.html

What decongestant and anti-histamine medications do for the body are often

confused or thought to be the same. Although the effects of these two

medications are similar in some ways, they are not the same and do not act

the same way on the body.

Decongestants have a very specific purpose to relieve nasal congestion. They

do this by causing the blood vessels in the nasal membranes to narrow. This

reduces swelling, inflammation and the amount of mucus produced by the nasal

lining. Decongestants are most often used to treat colds and other upper

respiratory infections, especially in people who easily develop middle-ear

or sinus infections. Two common brand-name decongestants are Sudafed and

Neo-Synephrine

Anti-histamines have a much broader use than decongestants. Although they

are sometimes used in cough and cold remedies together with a decongestant,

they are more often used to treat symptoms of allergic reactions, most

commonly: the sneezing and runny nose of hay fever, and the itching,

swelling and redness of hives and other allergic rashes. Anti-histamines are

also used to calm a person and help him or her sleep, and to suppress

vomiting. Anti-histamines work by blocking the effect of a chemical produced

by the body in response to an allergic reaction. This chemical

histamine makes small blood vessels in the skin, eyes and nose, widen,

causing redness and swelling. Two common brand name anti-histamines are

Benadryl and Chlor-Trimeton.

Both decongestants and anti-histamines have some negative side effects. If

decongestants are used for too long, they cause nasal congestion to worsen.

Also, decongestants are not recommended for people with:

heart disease,

high blood pressure,

glaucoma,

thyroid disease,

urinary retention problems, or

certain people with asthma or diabetes.

This is because decongestants lead to constriction of blood vessels, which

could cause complications in the conditions just mentioned. Anti-histamines

cause drowsiness and dizziness, and may cause loss of appetite, blurred

vision and dry mouth. They are not recommended for people with:

glaucoma,

an enlarged prostate,

high blood pressure, or

for persons who are taking anti-depressant, sedative, hypnotic

or tranquilizer medications.

This is because anti-histamines tend to enhance the effects of certain

medications people may be taking, or cause complications of these disorders.

For example, anti-histamines may cause an increased sedative effect for

someone already taking a sedative.

Both decongestants and anti-histamines can be purchased over-the-counter or

be obtained with a doctor's prescription. However, pregnant women should

consult their doctor before taking any over-the-counter medication. Other

people, including those with medical conditions are advised to read product

labels carefully and consult a pharmacist if they have questions about use.

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I've seen it at Kroger and Wal-Mart

Re: Question

In a message dated 09/28/2000 10:35:03 AM Pacific Daylight Time,

Redgato@... writes:

<< What do you take for congestion and coughs? >>

There are a couple of diabetic syrups on the market.

Diabetic Tussin DM (cough suppressant/expectorant) Controls cough, loosens

and relieves chest congestion...sugar, sodium, alchohol, fructose, sorbitol

and dye free

Diabetic Tussin Allergy Relief (antihistamine) relieves sneezing, runny nose,

itching of nose and throat...sugar, sodium, alchohol, fructose, sorbitol and

dye free

Ask your pharmacist if you don't see it. I found mine at Kaiser and have

seen it (I think) at Wal-Mart.

Hope you feel better soon. Bummer to be sick.

Meniowl@...

type2,dx7/99,low-carbs & water walking

(last A1c 5.3) Normal range 4.8-6.0

Public website for Diabetes International:

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The week 1 book is a guide. Any time you have the direct nutritional

information, it overrides the book. So if your slide rule said 1 point, count

it as 1. :-)

Lyn

Question

Hi! I just started today so this may be a stupid question, but about the

points...I had 1/2 cup of spaghetti sauce tonight with dinner - in my Week 1

book, it says that's 2 pts., but with using that slide calculator thingy and the

label on the jar, it's 1pt. It's also Healthy Choice - maybe that makes a

difference? So...do I use the book or that slide calculator?? Thanks for

clarifying!

Amy Saleik

~~~~~~~

" A hundred years from now it will not

matter what my bank account was,

the sort of house I lived in, what kind

of car I drove, but the world may be a

better place because I was important

in the life of a child. " - Author Unknown

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Hi Amy,

Welcome!!! I love this group already. I was happy to wake up to lots of

messages so I hope that means the mail is moving faster.

Anyway.... regarding your question.... I would use the points you calculated

from the label. I would think that WW uses an averaging method for items like

spaghetti sauce that can have a variety of points. I always use the labels for

calculating!!

Hope that helps! And that everyone else agrees... LOL!

Hugs,

Connie

Question

Hi! I just started today so this may be a stupid question, but about the

points...I had 1/2 cup of spaghetti sauce tonight with dinner - in my Week 1

book, it says that's 2 pts., but with using that slide calculator thingy and the

label on the jar, it's 1pt. It's also Healthy Choice - maybe that makes a

difference? So...do I use the book or that slide calculator?? Thanks for

clarifying!

Amy Saleik

~~~~~~~

" A hundred years from now it will not

matter what my bank account was,

the sort of house I lived in, what kind

of car I drove, but the world may be a

better place because I was important

in the life of a child. " - Author Unknown

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I agree, Connie! LOL And I'm really sorry I haven't been active on the group.

I think that might be the same for many of the members, because of last week. I

hope it picks up too!

Lyn

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Hi Amy,

Welcome!!! I love this group already. I was happy to wake up to lots of

messages so I hope that means the mail is moving faster.

Anyway.... regarding your question.... I would use the points you calculated

from the label. I would think that WW uses an averaging method for items like

spaghetti sauce that can have a variety of points. I always use the labels for

calculating!!

Hope that helps! And that everyone else agrees... LOL!

Hugs,

Connie

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Geeze, I don't think any of us felt much like posting last week but I do think

we need to get back into some sort of normalcy, as much as possible. I love how

the country is reviving their patriotism and their faith in God, and hope and

pray that continues.

But the show must go on..... and I know that doing WW is sometimes the only

thing I feel I can control in my life.

Hugs,

Connie

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Hi Amy,

Welcome!!! I love this group already. I was happy to wake up to lots of

messages so I hope that means the mail is moving faster.

Anyway.... regarding your question.... I would use the points you calculated

from the label. I would think that WW uses an averaging method for items like

spaghetti sauce that can have a variety of points. I always use the labels for

calculating!!

Hope that helps! And that everyone else agrees... LOL!

Hugs,

Connie

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--- Amy Saleik wrote:

> Hi! I just started today so this may be a stupid

> question, but about the points...I had 1/2 cup of

> spaghetti sauce tonight with dinner - in my Week 1

> book, it says that's 2 pts., but with using that

> slide calculator thingy and the label on the jar,

> it's 1pt. It's also Healthy Choice - maybe that

> makes a difference? So...do I use the book or that

> slide calculator?? Thanks for clarifying!

Use your calculator. The points in the book are an

average value. Some brands/recipes will be higher in

points; some will be lower. If you have the label and

calculate points, that's the best bet. If you have

the (shoot, can't think of the name of it...Complete

Food Companion?) and can look up the points for that

brand, that's not perfect (they may have changed

recipes, for example)but it's more exact than the

generic value.

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Thanks so much, Connie!!

Amy Saleik

~~~~~~~

" A hundred years from now it will not

matter what my bank account was,

the sort of house I lived in, what kind

of car I drove, but the world may be a

better place because I was important

in the life of a child. " - Author Unknown

Question

Hi! I just started today so this may be a stupid question, but about the

points...I had 1/2 cup of spaghetti sauce tonight with dinner - in my Week 1

book, it says that's 2 pts., but with using that slide calculator thingy and the

label on the jar, it's 1pt. It's also Healthy Choice - maybe that makes a

difference? So...do I use the book or that slide calculator?? Thanks for

clarifying!

Amy Saleik

~~~~~~~

" A hundred years from now it will not

matter what my bank account was,

the sort of house I lived in, what kind

of car I drove, but the world may be a

better place because I was important

in the life of a child. " - Author Unknown

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Hi MS. Domestic Goddess! Sorry, but you didn't give your name. I'm

and want to say welcome to our group. I know for sure that it is possible to

conceive with one tube and one ovary. It may lower your chances a little but

it is definitely not impossible. If that is your dream then don't let

anything hold you back! Dr. Levin is a very capable Dr. and I'm sure he'd be

happy to talk to you at length about this. You should set up a consult with

him if your seriously considering TR. Just remember, you can do anything if

you want to bad enough! Good Luck to You!

What's your name?

Love,

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Immaculate Conception????? :):):)

Just kiddin! Could it be stress Arlene??? I've heard stress can cause that

and I know you've been kinda stressed out since before you and hubby's

anniversary. Hope everything's ok. Let me know.

Love to You!

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Oh, Arlene, I'm sorry, I didn't realize the possible severity with absence of

AF for you. I can understand why you're worried so much, with cancer in the

family maybe it's a good idea for you to go see your ob-gyn. But stress can

and will creep up and bite you in the butt when it gets too bad. I am sorry

that your life has to be so complicated right now. Just keep focused. You

know dh is gonna get to come home soon and you're gonna get that tr and you

guys are gonna be one happy family and put all this stuff behind you! I will

pray and pray and pray for you!

Bunches O'Love,

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>From: nickshan019@...

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>To: TubalLigationReversal

>Subject: Re: question

>Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2001 21:56:26 EST

>

>Can someone tell me how to email Dr. Levin. I went to the web site but I

>just

>cant seem to find it.

>

>

DH 27

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Good afternoon ladies, I just had a simple question, i was wondering does

anyone know how much the hsg. procedure costs? Also, what does the procedure

consist of? I will be going that route soon, and i just wanted to know what

to expect.

Marla, KY

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How soon after/before your Protein drink do you start

eating?

************ I drink as I prepare or drive to the meal, so ? 10-15 min?

BEFORE

How soon after/before your Protein drink do you take

vitamins?

********** I take my vites with meals

Can one take vitamins and a protein drink in one setting?

************* yep, as long as there is not milk or caffeine. Those mess with

iron. Otherwise, yep.

Can one take protein drink and then eat w/ in 1/2 hr

span?

********** as long as the protein comes first.

Thanks

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Sounds a lot like neuropathy for which docs will prescribe neurontin. Alpha

Lipoic Acid also helps. (Both pills rather than salves.)

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On 11/07/2004 17:39:36, fibromyalgia_support_group wrote:

> i, have a question, you know the pains we get that feel like our

> skin, has been like, rug burned down into several layers, but not to

> the bone, and it hurts to where you want to cry, heat or cold sdoes

> not help mine, is there some kind of a balm or salve that seems to

> aid with this, can any help with input, even if it is a somekind of

> homeapathic remidy. i, will try it.

>

> genie

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Thanks Chris! I should probably just count each day and not each workout. I'll have to think about it! LOL! I'm SO excited about getting back in the gym! I love the way I feel when I'm lifting weights. :-)

Re: Question -Wow - the first time in 3 years? WAY TO GO!!! Yes, you can count that astwo workouts (or not as you chose). I think the beauty of what Beckie setup is that the challenge is very individualized. It's what works for you.Some count only Tae Bo (I was going to do that, but then I got caught up ina weight training program and decided not to), some everything. Some counteach work out, some count each day. 30 minutes is fine, 2 hours is fine -whatever works for you and your personal goals.Good luck and welcome back.Chris

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No problem - and I'm with you! Weight lifting does incredible

things. I have never lifted seriously until now - I prefer cardio - but I

tell ya after 1 month of lifting I am seeing results that I never thought

I'd see. I'm a convert! I lost a full inch off of my thighs in ONE WEEK.

Can't beat that! And I love the toned look I'm starting to get. Of course

I still have about 25 pounds to go but, the differences are incredible.

I count each day, because I do often do two workouts - but I also started

earlier - so maybe you should count each workout until you catch up, then

go day by day - that why you'll get you 100 work outs in! Good luck!

Chris

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Thanks Chris! I should probably just count each day and not each workout.

I'll have to think about it! LOL! I'm SO excited about getting back in

the gym! I love the way I feel when I'm lifting weights. :-)

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Wow - the first time in 3 years? WAY TO GO!!! Yes, you can count that as

two workouts (or not as you chose). I think the beauty of what Beckie set

up is that the challenge is very individualized. It's what works for you.

Some count only Tae Bo (I was going to do that, but then I got caught up

in

a weight training program and decided not to), some everything. Some

count

each work out, some count each day. 30 minutes is fine, 2 hours is fine -

whatever works for you and your personal goals.

Good luck and welcome back.

Chris

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Three years ago I was lifting weights twice a week -- heavy weights. You can see my before and after pics in the "Files" section at yahoogroups. I had been doing Tae Bo for almost 3 years but the weights totally changed the shape of my body. I loved and it wish I hadn't stopped. But I'm pumped about getting back to it now! :-)

I think I'll take your advice and count individual workouts until I catch up with everyone and then count each day. Thanks again Chris!

Re: QuestionNo problem - and I'm with you! Weight lifting does incrediblethings. I have never lifted seriously until now - I prefer cardio - but Itell ya after 1 month of lifting I am seeing results that I never thoughtI'd see. I'm a convert! I lost a full inch off of my thighs in ONE WEEK.Can't beat that! And I love the toned look I'm starting to get. Of courseI still have about 25 pounds to go but, the differences are incredible.I count each day, because I do often do two workouts - but I also startedearlier - so maybe you should count each workout until you catch up, thengo day by day - that why you'll get you 100 work outs in! Good luck!Chris

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I think it's the stress and the lack of FOOD! How many times have I gotta tellya to EAT? Your body and your BRAIN need FOOD to function properly, with MS you've already got a built-in stumbling block, and if you deprive your Brain of Needed Nutrients...well...

Love ya sis!

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Either I am getting incredibly stupid as the days go on or incredibly forgetful. In the past three weeks, I have lost my wallet, lost my jacket, lost my brush and comb, misplaced the car payment money, opened a gallon of milk when I already had one opened, misread the expiration date on a jar of mayonnaise and threw it away, and called my dad to see what time he was coming down to remember that we had already talked about that in the morning, among other miscellaneous things. I am getting just a tad bit terrified that I am starting down the road of a new exacerbation. I have been doing really well and I chalked up the foggy mind syndrome to lack of sleep, lack of food LOL, and a touch of stress but I am still a little nervous about it. I don't know whether or not to call the doctor or give it time. I missed three appointments recently but they weren't for anything important and I have one today, with the nephrologist, that I plan to miss too. So the question is, does this sound like it could be the start of a relapse?

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Not more than I wanted to know at all. I'm so sorry for all the problems you're having. I've not experienced the problem with the leg/foot, but I've sure heard of it from plenty of MSers. You know one of us will ask, so I'll go ahead. LOL Are you keeping record of this? Writing is hard for you, so maybe printing or just saving these emails?? This is a lot going on. I hope it eases up very soon, Trista.

Hugs,

Challis

Hi Challis. The lump is there, but a little smaller and it is now a silver dollar sized bruise under the skin. I know I didn't bump it on anything. ??? As for the pain, my hands and arms are still giving me a lot of trouble. It used to be that only my left arm hurt, but now my right does too. The worst part is that it makes it hard to hold the baby. The numbness is so bad at times, I'm scared of picking him up. I can't feel my fingers. I've been taking vicodin for pain, but it doesn't touch the nerve stuff.

It's funny, I seem to "trade" sx's. One thing will stop and another will start. My vision is fine now. Yesterday I noticed a new thing for me. I was shopping and noticed that my left leg didn't want to work. I felt like I was just dragging it along with me everywhere I went. I'm chugging along though. No choice but to keep on keepin' on. Probably more than you wanted to know, but there it is! Thanks for asking. How are you feeling lately? Take care, Trista

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{{{{{{{{Trista}}}}}}}}

How are you doing the past few days? What's going on with the pain and the lump??

Hugs,

Challis

Good morning all.I have been in pain the last few days, so haven't been posting much. My arms and hands are killing me. I can hardly use my hands for anything. They ache and feel "cramped". This morning I woke up to a painful lump on my left forearm. It feels about the size of a quarter and very sore. I pushed on it and it seemed to "pop" back into place. I can still feel it, but it's not as big anymore. Anyone experience this? Is it a tendon, a muscle? I haven't done anything to injure my arm. Could it be MS related or something else? Go figure, I actually have a sx that a Dr. can "see" and it's the day before Thanksgiving, so I can't go in. No more typing for me. These stinking hands just won't work. :( TIA, Trista

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