RE: Digest Number 3798

[Guest guest]

Hi everyone. I too have suffered from depression for a long time (all my adult

life) and agree that people don't understand unless they have been through it.

People are always telling me to look on the bright side of things and stop

dwelling on my illnesses. Easier said than done. I just recently went to see a

dr. regarding changing my meds because the one i had been on for years was no

longer working for me. He said that a lot of time (more so in women than in

men) drugs such as zoloft and prozac no longer are as effective as they once

were and they have found it beneficial to decrease the dose of that one drug and

add wellbutrin. so that is what i am doing. I just started the new drug this

week and am not sure if it is working yet, but i'm keeping my fingers crossed

(so to speak).

I have a question for you all. I know that RA (among other things) are closely

linked to depression, but how many of you out there suffered from depression

BEFORE you were ever diagnosed with RA (or Decrum's, SLE, fibro.....)?

Hang in there everyone. It's gotta get better. Good Luck to all of you

(especially those going through an especially rough time right now). You're in

my thoughts and i wish you all well.

McK - in VA

Re: Back from the Hospital-Cary

I can't figure out how the SS system works. How can they deny that someone

with so much pain and knee problems is disabled? Doesn't make sense to me.

In our local paper, last Sunday, there was an article about a woman who is a

district judge. She has RA, and was granted a disablity by the governer of

Minnesota. Also her husband is CEO for the health system that owns, among many

other places, the clinic I work at. Just recently his salary was rated highest

in Minnesota for health sytem CEO's. Now I understand the lady judge has RA,

and is in pain, but how come she was able to get disability with barely any

fight, when others who truly need the money, can't get it? Makes me angry.

I wish you well Deb, and I hope you can finally get some relief from the pain,

and from the idiot doctors you've had to deal with over time.

Noreen

[Guest guest]

OK, I had depresssion long before I had RA. I think I've had bouts of

depression since adolecense.

Noreen

Re: Back from the Hospital-Cary

I can't figure out how the SS system works. How can they deny that

someone with so much pain and knee problems is disabled? Doesn't make sense to

me.

In our local paper, last Sunday, there was an article about a woman who

is a district judge. She has RA, and was granted a disablity by the governer of

Minnesota. Also her husband is CEO for the health system that owns, among many

other places, the clinic I work at. Just recently his salary was rated highest

in Minnesota for health sytem CEO's. Now I understand the lady judge has RA,

and is in pain, but how come she was able to get disability with barely any

fight, when others who truly need the money, can't get it? Makes me angry.

I wish you well Deb, and I hope you can finally get some relief from the

pain, and from the idiot doctors you've had to deal with over time.

Noreen

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In a message dated 8/29/2004 9:18:20 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

writes:

Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2004 00:17:25 +0300

From: " Yldyz " <ng2113@...>

Subject: Re: Inflamed Intestines, Lyme Testing and Acidity

Yes,licorice tea helps. (Beware that long term usage may cause blood pressure

problems.)DGL might be better. I also am using ginger and turmeric, and added

some garlic to my diet.

nil

..

..>>> If you are after the antiviral values in Licorice root, the DGL does not

have that but is helpful in dealing with H. pylori.

mjh

http://foxhillfarm.us/FireBasil/

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In a message dated 8/29/2004 9:18:20 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

writes:

Date: Sat, 28 Aug 2004 23:50:31 -0000

From: " sionascaig " <sionascaig@...>

Subject: Hypersensitivity to Drugs and Supplements

Hi,

Mark, thank you for your response. I have heard the idea of

magnesuium deficiency as a possible cause of hypersensitivity to

ingested substances such as medications and supplements.

Unfortunately, in my case, even a very small amount of magnesuim is

enough to stimulate me and exacerbate problems with insomnia.

Unfortunately, substances such as magnesium or other supplements,

which may hypothetically be used alleviate the source of the problem,

are substances, like nearly every other medication or supplement, to

which I am sensitive. Currently, I am just staying away from anything

that might cause a reaction with the thought that if I just stay away

from nearly all supplelments or medications for a sufficient length

of time, perhaps the reactivity will subside. At this point, I don't

know what else to do.

For anyone who may be interested in this problem, there is a site

for people who have this kind of reaction to thyroid supplementation,

which I have, at:

<thyroid_hormone_intolerance>.

Bruce

..

..

>>> Bruce

Many people with sensitivity find EPsom salt baths helpful. Epsom salt is

Magnesium sulfate.

mjh

http://foxhillfarm.us/FireBasil/

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In a message dated 8/29/2004 9:18:20 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

writes:

Message: 13

Date: Sat, 28 Aug 2004 22:59:21 -0400

From: " tea lk " <48tealk17@...>

Subject: Re: Digest Number 3797

hi does it afffect your adrenals ? tu tealk

..

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Licorice root is a known adrenal tonic. I rotate it with Siberian ginseng

every couple of weeks for adrenal support.

mjh

http://foxhillfarm.us/FireBasil/

[Guest guest]

hi i had licorice in a iv and within 24 hours i gained 3-5 lbs of fluid ...

ttook few days to get rid of fluid ..told affect badly adrenals by

altermative person cannot remember how or why,,,am ok om diglycerrated

licorice use for my stiomach lining

tealk

> [Original Message]

> From: <foxhillers@...>

> < >

> Date: 8/29/2004 11:08:41 AM

> Subject: Re: Digest Number 3798

>

> In a message dated 8/29/2004 9:18:20 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

> writes:

> Message: 13

> Date: Sat, 28 Aug 2004 22:59:21 -0400

> From: " tea lk " <48tealk17@...>

> Subject: Re: Digest Number 3797

>

>

> hi does it afffect your adrenals ? tu tealk

> .

> .

> Licorice root is a known adrenal tonic. I rotate it with Siberian

ginseng

> every couple of weeks for adrenal support.

>

> mjh

> http://foxhillfarm.us/FireBasil/

>

>

>

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In a message dated 12/14/2004 4:06:19 AM Pacific Standard Time, writes:

. . . I think everyone who's diagnosed with AIH should see a nutritionist/dietician, too.

Shirl (the other Shirley in WA)

This leads me to my tiresome (for you veterans) repeated reminder:

Keep in mind that many of us with AIH also have another autoimmune disorder, a digestive problem called celiac disease (CD.) It's the most common of all autoimmune diseases, causing upper intestine damage that causes malabsorption of vitamins and minerals, leading to malnutrition. The results may be anemia, osteoporosis, memory loss, strokes, heart attacks, tooth damage, and many other upleasant things.

Half of the people with CD have no overt symptoms at all. Others have every possible kind of intestinal distress and vomiting. Once, doctors thought everyone with CD was very thin; now they know CD can lead to obesity. CD is an extremely serious disease, long-term. The treatment is simply avoiding any trace of wheat, rye, barley, oats, and a couple of other uncommon grains. One must not just stop eating these foods to "self-test", as doing so will make lab tests or biopsies invalid.

CD is a highly familial disease. One of 133 people in the U.S. has it. In Italy, the disease is no more common than here, but all Italian children must be tested for CD before beginning school.

If you suspect CD, please talk with your GI. Not all doctors (and not all GIs) in this country know about CD. Harper

[Guest guest]

Dear Debbie,

Your labs don't sound so great. Any explanation from the doctor?

Elevated Alt and AST indicate ongoing inflammation, which eventually

leads to fibrosis, which you don't want. Elevated direct bilirubin and

low platelets could indicate decreased liver function. Not too good. Get

some answers from them.

Wishing the best for you,

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Those of us who have not heard this before really appreciate that you are here to help. And even the people who know about CD can use a reminder. So I am sure they thank you too. Clara from OR.

Re: [ ] Digest Number 3798

In a message dated 12/14/2004 4:06:19 AM Pacific Standard Time, writes:

. . . I think everyone who's diagnosed with AIH should see a nutritionist/dietician, too.

Shirl (the other Shirley in WA)

This leads me to my tiresome (for you veterans) repeated reminder:

Keep in mind that many of us with AIH also have another autoimmune disorder, a digestive problem called celiac disease (CD.) It's the most common of all autoimmune diseases, causing upper intestine damage that causes malabsorption of vitamins and minerals, leading to malnutrition. The results may be anemia, osteoporosis, memory loss, strokes, heart attacks, tooth damage, and many other upleasant things.

Half of the people with CD have no overt symptoms at all. Others have every possible kind of intestinal distress and vomiting. Once, doctors thought everyone with CD was very thin; now they know CD can lead to obesity. CD is an extremely serious disease, long-term. The treatment is simply avoiding any trace of wheat, rye, barley, oats, and a couple of other uncommon grains. One must not just stop eating these foods to "self-test", as doing so will make lab tests or biopsies invalid.

CD is a highly familial disease. One of 133 people in the U.S. has it. In Italy, the disease is no more common than here, but all Italian children must be tested for CD before beginning school.

If you suspect CD, please talk with your GI. Not all doctors (and not all GIs) in this country know about CD. Harper

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In a message dated 7/5/2005 5:34:32 AM Eastern Standard Time,

writes:

Did you know R. Gere, MJ Fox, and other celebrities have tested positive

for lyme. It is unreal. Keep up the fight. I will do all I can.

Interesting about MJ FOX as he also lives on eastern long island where I

became infected with lyme, and since he is suffering parkinsons disease you have

to wonder...... c in vt