newbie intro

[Guest guest]

Welcome Rhea. I am - Owner of the group. I lost my thyroid almost 10 years ago to cancer. I was in such bad shape until working with Dr. Brownstein to get my health back. I have two hypothyroid children - 7 & almost 10. They are on Nature-throid too and take Iodine. They are also gluten intolerant and my son has food issues as well. Testing positive for egg and dairy allergies. We are working through them.

Do you have recent thyroid labs? How many grains / mgs of Nature-throid are you on? Sounds like you may be undertreated or your adrenals are sluggish.

Newbie intro

Hi,Somehow when searching for answers I ran across a mention of iodine and a search on it lead me to the site with the books for sale (I ordered the iodine book and the hormone book) and mention of this group.I don't know anything yet about iodine except what little I've gleamed from the net and messages here. I hope that it can help. I lost my thyroid 17 years ago and take naturethroid. My hair has been falling out ever since my thyroid was killed. (I know that's not the correct way to put that about the thyroid, but my memory isn't offering me anything else right now.) Wasn't too bad at first, but year after year with it falling out, then not growing back in... eek.I have memory problems too, and brain fog. Had my hormone levels checked recently and my progesterone was low (I'm now on a bio-identical supplement) and my 16-alpha was four times as high as my 2 hydroxy. That one is scary, especially as my father and aunts all died of cancer. I'm now taking a DIM supplement. I think my doctor (a naturopath) is planning to check my hormones again in 4 weeks.My eldest is 14 and has problems eating many foods. She's doing good now on an all raw vegetarian diet, but even on it she can have flare ups. It's frustrating. But prior to raw she was always in pain no matter what she ate, so this is a big improvement. I'd like to help her get even better. We haven't solved the problem, we've just found a way for her to live mostly pain free.If by using iodine anyone has seen improvements with anything I've mentioned here, I'd love to hear about it. Hope. : )Thank you,Rhea

[Guest guest]

Hi Beth and welcome. My son (my oldest) has High Functioning Autism

too! The journey is great. I haven't been listening for a few weeks

and have to get back to it.

Bonnie

Thoughts become things. Choose the good ones.

On Sep 18, 2009, at 10:24 PM, bspellac wrote:

> Hello everyone! My name is Beth from Staten Island, NY. I'm a 37

> year old mom of 4 (my son, who is oldest, has high fuctioning

> autism). I've been battling weight since I was in my teens, and I

> started listening to about a month ago.

>

> Her method of looking at weight loss as effortless and easy and

> slowly, incrementally becoming the slender person I want to be,

> really hits me just the right way. This is what I've been looking

> for for a long time!

>

> I usually listen to her podcast in the evenings and during exercise

> (but I usually have to relisten, since I write down notes in my IOWL

> journal).

>

> I've lost about 8 pounds so far, and it hasn't been stressful. I'm

> really enjoying this journey.

>

> I'm hoping to get to know all of you and find (and, of course, give)

> support during this.

>

> Blessings, peace and success to all who are joining me in this final

> journey!

>

> Beth

>

>

>

> ------------------------------------

>

> Copyright 2005-2007. A. s. All worldwide rights

> reserved.

[Guest guest]

Congratulations on your successes, . I look forward to seeing your

contributions to the group.

Be well!

K. A. Webb

Tarboro, NC USA

Wo40 Fitness - www.wo40.com

*************************************************************

" When they come for the innocent, without stepping over your

body, cursed be your religion, and your life " .

B. Walsh

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> Supertraining

> From: stephanie@...

> Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:38:11 -0400

> Subject: Newbie Intro

>

> Hi, just a quick intro from a newbie. I just started lifting weights about a

> month and a half ago. With my husband's help (he is an experienced lifter) I

> am doing the Starting Strength (Rippetoe) program. I am also seeing a

> nutritionist. My goals are to lose fat and increase muscle. I had basically

> no upper body strength when I started and could barely handle the unloaded

> bar. In a matter of weeks, I'm benching 80 pounds, deadlifting 135 pounds,

> etc. After 3 weeks, I went back to the nutritionist and I have lost 2% body

> fat and gained 5 pounds of muscle.

>

> I have a LONG way to go, but I am very excited about the gains I have made

> already.

>

>

> Palm Beach, Florida

>

>

[Guest guest]

Good for you, . Especially with respect to the powerlifts, my

guess is that women have even more to gain then men. The powerlifts put the

entire frame under stress. This gives the body a reason to maintain strong

bones. This is especially important to women, who seem to be more

susceptible to osteoporosis.

On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 1:38 PM, <

stephanie@...> wrote:

>

>

> Hi, just a quick intro from a newbie. I just started lifting weights about

> a

> month and a half ago. With my husband's help (he is an experienced lifter)

> I

> am doing the Starting Strength (Rippetoe) program. I am also seeing a

> nutritionist. My goals are to lose fat and increase muscle. I had basically

> no upper body strength when I started and could barely handle the unloaded

> bar. In a matter of weeks, I'm benching 80 pounds, deadlifting 135 pounds,

> etc. After 3 weeks, I went back to the nutritionist and I have lost 2% body

> fat and gained 5 pounds of muscle.

>

> I have a LONG way to go, but I am very excited about the gains I have made

> already.

>

>

> Palm Beach, Florida

>

>

>

--

J. Pitruzzello, Ph.D.

Chicago, Illinois

[Guest guest]

Hi Shanon,

Welcome to the group. I'm sure you will find this group to be very encouraging,

loving and knowledgeable! I the answering th e question listed below will be

helpful in answering you question.

-What are enzymes?

Enzymes are protein chemicals, which carry a vital energy factor needed for

every chemical action, and reaction that occurs in our body. There are

approximately 1300 different enzymes found in the human cell. These enzymes can

combine with coenzymes to form nearly 100,000 various chemicals that enable us

to see, hear, feel, move, digest food, and think. Every organ, every tissue, and

all the 100 trillion cells in our body depend upon the reactions of metabolic

enzymes and their energy factor. Nutrition cannot be explained without

describing the part that enzymes play.

-Do supplemental enzymes stop the body from producing its own enzymes?

Addiction? Overdosing?

No. Supplemental enzymes support normal body organ function without replacing

its effective working ability. Supplemental enzymes perform very specific

activities (Amylase breaks down carbs, Lipase breaks down fats, protease breaks

down protein). These activities may relieve stress off of the body, reducing the

load of work, thus reducing the load of output or energy utilized by these

organs. Supplemental enzymes do not control organ function or organ production

directly. There is no known upper limit to the amount of supplemental enzymes

that can be consumed. The reason for this is that the body has 1-100 trillion

cells. Any one of those cells could be using thousands of different enzymes

every second. This allows for huge quantities to be used by the body without

addiction or overdosing.

Hope this helps! Please feel free to ask any other questions.

Alessandra

Enzymedica's Education Department

Enzymedica.com

milagros205@...

>

> Hiya! I'm , and I'm new here. I have three kids - Snap (14, ASD),

Crackle (3.5, ASD) and Pop (7mo.) We are on a gfcf diet. All of us. We don't eat

anything that even has a chance of contamination (i.e. no shared lines, etc).

Crackle has been gfcf since birth, though has had the odd mistake. He's

intolerant of corn and doesn't handle sugar well. Pop is still mostly breastfed,

though he gets the odd veggie. Snap has a variety of food issues, including an

aversion to fruit that is nothing short of impressive. She's not had any fruit

in years. She'll eat most vegetables though. She is allergic to a number of

things, celery being the most severe. She's been gluten free for 4 years, and

dairy free for 2 years.

>

> I only recently read about enzymes, enzyme deficiency and the connection to

Autism. It looks promising to me, so I went out bought some today.

>

> One thing I'm wondering, if someone who doesn't need them takes them, would

their body become dependent on them? i.e. would it trick the body into thinking

it needn't make enzymes itself any more?

>

> Would it be okay if I posted the ingredient list here for feedback on whether

or not I bought a good one?

>

> Thanks!

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hello,

My name is Jo and I bought some kefir grains this week. I am so confused on

how to do this. I have them 2 qts of milk and they have been in there 3 days

I don`t understand what to do next?

I am wanting to boost my immune system and hopefully get mt young

granddaughters to drink this also.

Can someome tell me exactly what to do with these grains?

JO in okla

[Guest guest]

Hi Jo!

I just started making kefir and kombucha about a month ago myself. The lady I

bought them from said to put them in about a cup of milk and let them set for

about two days and to repeat this twice. It gives the grains a chance to revive

from the travel [i ordered them online].

After this, I put them in a quart mason jar and they produced beautiful kefir in

about two days! I usually leave it for three days, until my plastic straw

stands up straight in it. YUM.

Then I strain it and put the harvested kefir in the fridge and put the grains in

the jar and add 2-3 cups of fresh milk. Repeat as needed. I have to 32 oz jars

of kefir in the fridge which I drink almost daily. My cats love it too. I add

the harvested kefir to the previously harvested kefir as well.

You might be giving them too much milk right off or it will just take longer for

them to revive and do their thing. I think once they 'get going' you'll be able

to harvest the kefir in 2 days or so.

Marci

>

>

> Hello,

>

> My name is Jo and I bought some kefir grains this week. I am so confused on

> how to do this. I have them 2 qts of milk and they have been in there 3 days

> I don`t understand what to do next?

> I am wanting to boost my immune system and hopefully get mt young

> granddaughters to drink this also.

> Can someome tell me exactly what to do with these grains?

> JO in okla

>

>

[Guest guest]

It's better NOT to rinse them, Jo. Just strain them out, put them in the glass

jar and fill it with fresh milk again. Also, avoid using any metal utensils

with it. I use a plaster strainer and a plastic spatula or plastic straw to

stir it. I also use the plastic spatula to help strain it because often it's

VERY thick and creamy! YUM.

The coffee filter and rubber band is great and suggested. I just use a folded

paper towel and rubber band. Keep out of direct sunlight too. I got two pages

of specific instructions with mine, thank God!

Enjoy!

Marci

>

> Thank you . I didn`t get that good of instructions with mine and I had no

> clue what to do. I strained them this morning and rinsed them off then put

> them in a 12 oz far of fresh milk, I covered with a coffee filter and rubber

> band and it is sitting on countertop now. I put the other stuff I got from

> them in the fridge, it was sour so added some agave nectar and drank it.

> Guess it`ll do better after I learn more of what to do with it. Hanks . JO

[Guest guest]

Thank you . I didn`t get that good of instructions with mine and I had no

clue what to do. I strained them this morning and rinsed them off then put

them in a 12 oz far of fresh milk, I covered with a coffee filter and rubber

band and it is sitting on countertop now. I put the other stuff I got from

them in the fridge, it was sour so added some agave nectar and drank it.

Guess it`ll do better after I learn more of what to do with it. Hanks . JO

-- Re: Newbie Intro

Hi Jo!

I just started making kefir and kombucha about a month ago myself. The lady

I bought them from said to put them in about a cup of milk and let them set

for about two days and to repeat this twice. It gives the grains a chance to

revive from the travel [i ordered them online].

After this, I put them in a quart mason jar and they produced beautiful

kefir in about two days! I usually leave it for three days, until my plastic

straw stands up straight in it. YUM.

Then I strain it and put the harvested kefir in the fridge and put the

grains in the jar and add 2-3 cups of fresh milk. Repeat as needed. I have

to 32 oz jars of kefir in the fridge which I drink almost daily. My cats

love it too. I add the harvested kefir to the previously harvested kefir as

well.

You might be giving them too much milk right off or it will just take longer

for them to revive and do their thing. I think once they 'get going' you'll

be able to harvest the kefir in 2 days or so.

Marci

[Guest guest]

From what I understand, 24 hours is the longest you should allow your grains to

remain in the milk. Although I'm not experienced enough to know this for a

fact, I've heard Marilyn say it several times and she's done it for enough years

for me to just believe her and not experiment with my grains. After 24 hours

your grains have consumed all the available food in the milk and they start to

starve. Who'd want to deprive their precious grains?

I've never had to let mine go more than 24 hours to produce kefir that was think

enough for a straw to stand up in. I also only use approx 2 TBL of grains for a

quart of milk now, I used to use a 1/4 cup of grains for a quart.

Roy

Who loves kefir and the incredibly results I see from consuming it!

> I just started making kefir and kombucha about a month ago myself. The lady I

bought them from said to put them in about a cup of milk and let them set for

about two days and to repeat this twice. It gives the grains a chance to revive

from the travel [i ordered them online].

[Guest guest]

I double ferment for 48 hours or until I can see the curds and whey start to

separate. Double fermenting removes the lactose. I don't think there's a right

or wrong way when it comes to how the kefir should sit before you strain it.

It's an individual preference. Just the same way some people prefer flat kefir

to fizzy kefir. I like a little fizz which is why I keep a seal on which

eventually pushes up a little and I push it back down. I believe after 48

hours, the kefir will be more tangy than 24 hours, but that's just the way I

like it and my kefir, knock on wood, has been coming out nice and creamy. I too

got my grains from Marilyn, and they have multiplied nicely and are huge. It's

been a few months that I'm making kefir and the grains are going strong!

Vivian

________________________________

From: <curlyw2kids@...>

Sent: Fri, December 11, 2009 4:54:46 PM

Subject: Re: Newbie Intro

From what I understand, 24 hours is the longest you should allow your grains to

remain in the milk. Although I'm not experienced enough to know this for a

fact, I've heard Marilyn say it several times and she's done it for enough years

for me to just believe her and not experiment with my grains. After 24 hours

your grains have consumed all the available food in the milk and they start to

starve. Who'd want to deprive their precious grains?

I've never had to let mine go more than 24 hours to produce kefir that was think

enough for a straw to stand up in. I also only use approx 2 TBL of grains for a

quart of milk now, I used to use a 1/4 cup of grains for a quart.

Roy

Who loves kefir and the incredibly results I see from consuming it!

> I just started making kefir and kombucha about a month ago myself. The lady I

bought them from said to put them in about a cup of milk and let them set for

about two days and to repeat this twice. It gives the grains a chance to revive

from the travel [i ordered them online].

[Guest guest]

>

> From what I understand, 24 hours is the longest you should allow your grains

to remain in the milk. Although I'm not experienced enough to know this for a

fact, I've heard Marilyn say it several times and she's done it for enough years

for me to just believe her and not experiment with my grains. After 24 hours

your grains have consumed all the available food in the milk and they start to

starve. Who'd want to deprive their precious grains?

>

> I've never had to let mine go more than 24 hours to produce kefir that was

think enough for a straw to stand up in. I also only use approx 2 TBL of grains

for a quart of milk now, I used to use a 1/4 cup of grains for a quart.

Folks new to water kefir grains (WKG), or milk kefir grains should do a web

search for " Dom's Kefir " web pages and read more about kefir grains.

Unless it is too hot at room temperature, kefir should work fine outside the

fridge. In the fridge, kefir grows much slower depends on how cold it is in

there.

It is not unreasonable to ask your source of the grains to know how much (daily)

to feed the amount of grains you got from them.

If you over-fermented the milk kefir and the kefirized milk is too sour for your

taste, you can try diluting a tablespoon of it with one, two, or three teaspoon

of fresh milk and see how you like the taste that way.

Jimmy

[Guest guest]

On Feb 15, 2010, at 8:57 AM, ricesandral wrote:

> Hi, I'm Sandy, I just returned from a doctor's visit, my thyroid

> condition is under control with meds, but I am dealing with High BP

> and other stress issues along with an extra 20# that Must GO! My

> Physicial recommended the ER4YT book (and is using it himself)

> Sooooo - of course I immediately ordered it online and then check

> out , knowing the wealth of information these groups hold.

>

> I am type 0 positive, but No idea what a secretor is? I will have

> the book in a day or two, but if anyone can give me some basic

> guidelines, I want to get a head start. Thanks again, I hope this

> will be the answer I am looking for.

Hi Sandy,

Welcome, it's a nice group here....

I'm O neg ns. he nonsecretor is a gene that says i do not secrete my

blood type antigens into my body fluids.

Each gene added to the list you have is health-protective on some way.

So you have the Rh factor on your side, and you MJIGHHT have a

secretor gene - as that is more common than the nonsecretor by a lot

(like 85%)

Me, I am minus any of the genes, and my health is rotten as a result

(Cushings syndrome and Gitttelmans)

I'm here to try to continue to improve that.

I have no A, no B, no Rh, and no Secretor genes.

I'm a BLANK!!!

]:-)

Namaste,

Irene

--

Irene de Villiers, B.Sc AASCA MCSSA D.I.Hom/D.Vet.Hom.

P.O. Box 4703 Spokane WA 99220.

www.angelfire.com/fl/furryboots/clickhere.html (Veterinary Homeopath.)

" Man who say it cannot be done should not interrupt one doing it. "

[Guest guest]

Welcome Sandy,

Here is the website to look up foods. Usually considered to have the most

up-to-date info as compared to the books.

http://www.dadamo.com/typebase4/typeindexer.htm

I wouldn't worry too much about secretor status to start with. You can

alway pick foods that are OK for both types.

What is your thyroid condition? if I may ask.

Drink water - maybe 1/2 cup *Every Hour* throughout the whole day.

Exercise is good release of stress.

Kathy

On Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 11:57 AM, ricesandral <sandylee6@...> wrote:

>

>

> Hi, I'm Sandy, I just returned from a doctor's visit, my thyroid condition

> is under control with meds, but I am dealing with High BP and other stress

> issues along with an extra 20# that Must GO! My Physicial recommended the

> ER4YT book (and is using it himself) Sooooo - of course I immediately

> ordered it online and then check out , knowing the wealth of

> information these groups hold.

>

> I am type 0 positive, but No idea what a secretor is? I will have the book

> in a day or two, but if anyone can give me some basic guidelines, I want to

> get a head start. Thanks again, I hope this will be the answer I am looking

> for.

>

> Sandy R

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Kathy , I have Hypo thyroid, underactive, have taken meds for several

years now. I am 57 and need to lose about 20 pounds ideally, my BP is hight

lately and I just don't want to keep adding pills!! I have started walking more

regularly (not easy in New England this time of year) I know losing will help

all problems!! Thanks for the website, I'll check it out while I wait for the

book.

Sandy

----- Re: Newbie intro

Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:16:08 -0500

Welcome Sandy,

Here is the website to look up foods. Usually considered to have the most

up-to-date info as compared to the books.

http://www.dadamo.com/typebase4/typeindexer.htm

I wouldn't worry too much about secretor status to start with. You can

alway pick foods that are OK for both types.

What is your thyroid condition? if I may ask.

Drink water - maybe 1/2 cup *Every Hour* throughout the whole day.

Exercise is good release of stress.

Kathy

On Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 11:57 AM, ricesandral <sandylee6@...> wrote:

>

>

> Hi, I'm Sandy, I just returned from a doctor's visit, my thyroid condition

> is under control with meds, but I am dealing with High BP and other stress

> issues along with an extra 20# that Must GO! My Physicial recommended the

> ER4YT book (and is using it himself) Sooooo - of course I immediately

> ordered it online and then check out , knowing the wealth of

> information these groups hold.

>

> I am type 0 positive, but No idea what a secretor is? I will have the book

> in a day or two, but if anyone can give me some basic guidelines, I want to

> get a head start. Thanks again, I hope this will be the answer I am looking

> for.

>

> Sandy R

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Welcome Sandy.  You will love this way of life!!  You can go cold turkey or

move

into it gradually but give up wheat today. 

 

Here's a sample of my day:

 

Breakfast: one egg with cooked spinach

Mid-morning snack:  walnuts

Lunch:  ground beef or turkey patty (lateley have been eating salmon). Romaine

lettuce salad with olive oil, lemon and pinch of sea salt dressing.

Mid-afternoon snack:  celery sticks with almond butter

Dinner:  Beef/Chicken with steamed broccoli topped with ghee (or fresh kale

salad) and baked yam (or brown rice).  Piece of dark chocolate for dessert.

 

O's thrive on protein and vegetables.  Fats (olive oil, ghee) are good for

us. 

Sometimes I eat the wrong foods but will always get back on the diet.  I

feel

sooo much better on it.

 

Kathleen

 

On February 15, 2010 at 4:57 PM ricesandral <sandylee6@...> wrote:

> Hi, I'm Sandy, I just returned from a doctor's visit, my thyroid condition is

> under control with meds, but I am dealing with High BP and other stress issues

> along with an extra 20# that Must GO!  My Physicial recommended  the ER4YT

> book (and is using it himself) Sooooo - of course I immediately ordered it

> online and then check out , knowing the wealth of information

> these groups hold.

>

> I am type 0 positive, but No idea what a secretor is? I will have the book in

> a day or two, but if anyone can give me some basic guidelines, I want to get a

> head start.  Thanks again, I hope this will be the answer I am looking for.

>

> Sandy R

>

[Guest guest]

Hi jennifer i also just came across this group. my son sean is 10 and the

school is now doing ab iep to see if he does hav aspergers. he has adhd. Did

not speak untl 4. Speech for 5 years. struggles with his peers. Loretta in VA

( ) Newbie intro

Hello,

I've kind of jumped in replying to some of the topics here without an

introduction, so I thought I'd shoot off an email and say hello.

My name is , I am a stay-at-home / work-from-home married mother to two

boys, ages 10 & 11. My 10 year old Aiden was finally officially diagnosed as

" Consistant with Aspergers / PDD-NOS " this January.

Aiden had previously been mis-diagnosed as ADHD. My husband and I knew that

didn't quite fit, so it was somewhat of a relief to get the diagnosis we did.

As much of a relief as it was finally knowing what exactly his brand of issues

were, came a flood of ups and downs in emotions, from self-blame, denial, anger,

frustration...etc...etc...etc.

We do not have a circle of friends. We have a few family members, but they don't

really " get " Aspergers, and I still hear about how he's being rude from them. It

kills me inside.

So, I started looking for support groups. Surely there were other parents out

there, right? I googled, and came across ones for racially specific groups,

which didn't exactly leave me feeling welcomed. So, I tured to groups and

stumbled across this one.

Already, just reading last nights and this mornings posts, I am nodding my head

in understanding and agreement with what's been posted.

So, I'm really here just to be a part of a community, to be able to talk about

the unique challenges we have raising our special kids

[Guest guest]

Welcome , I've also joined this support group at the beginning of November and love it. It really helps hearing that there are others who are having the same problems and it has also given me ideas on what to do. Again, welcome.-From: Bell <seekingmist@...>Subject: ( ) Newbie intro Date: Saturday, November 27, 2010, 10:46 PM

Hello,

I've kind of jumped in replying to some of the topics here without an introduction, so I thought I'd shoot off an email and say hello.

My name is , I am a stay-at-home / work-from-home married mother to two boys, ages 10 & 11. My 10 year old Aiden was finally officially diagnosed as "Consistant with Aspergers / PDD-NOS" this January.

Aiden had previously been mis-diagnosed as ADHD. My husband and I knew that didn't quite fit, so it was somewhat of a relief to get the diagnosis we did.

As much of a relief as it was finally knowing what exactly his brand of issues were, came a flood of ups and downs in emotions, from self-blame, denial, anger, frustration...etc...etc...etc.

We do not have a circle of friends. We have a few family members, but they don't really "get" Aspergers, and I still hear about how he's being rude from them. It kills me inside.

So, I started looking for support groups. Surely there were other parents out there, right? I googled, and came across ones for racially specific groups, which didn't exactly leave me feeling welcomed. So, I tured to groups and stumbled across this one.

Already, just reading last nights and this mornings posts, I am nodding my head in understanding and agreement with what's been posted.

So, I'm really here just to be a part of a community, to be able to talk about the unique challenges we have raising our special kids

[Guest guest]

Thank you for the reply, Nick. My husband and I saw the movie Temple Grandin, recently, and it was actually a really big help to see the great things Temple went on to accomplish. I worry because he still has problems sleeping, sleeping alone, and taking care of personal hygene. I wonder when he'll be more...self reliant in that aspect.

From: DareToDream Attendant Services <daretodreamattendantservices@...>Subject: Re: ( ) Newbie introseekingmist@...Date: Sunday, November 28, 2010, 4:49 PM

Hi ,I understand that the diagnosis can be heartbreaking, but you have to realize that people who are diagnosed with Aspergers can lead very productive lives. They can go on to college and have a career. UC Berkeley is starting to bring in more people with intellectual disabilities. If you would like I can get you more information. Your friendly Advocate,Nick

[Guest guest]

Thank you , I'm already very glad I found this group!

[Guest guest]

Hello and Loretta,

Welcome to the group. I don't get to post much but I read a lot and try to contribute when I can.

My son, now 13, was also misdiagnosised as ADHD when he was in Kindergarden. It never quite made sense since I already had two much older children with ADHD. He was then diagnosised at 10 with Aspergers which made a whole lot more sense. My family is still the same way regarding how "rude" our son is. But we let them come to us to visit now rather then going to them. It makes things a bit easier because our son is usually doing his own thing and not really interacting with them. I do still cringe when he does interact with my sister or Dad for instance, because you never know what will come out of his mouth....or how they will react. I just try to take it as it comes. ne

From: LO Retta <vintonvixen@...>Subject: RE: ( ) Newbie intro Date: Sunday, November 28, 2010, 1:51 PM

Hi jennifer i also just came across this group. my son sean is 10 and the school is now doing ab iep to see if he does hav aspergers. he has adhd. Did not speak untl 4. Speech for 5 years. struggles with his peers. Loretta in VA ( ) Newbie introHello,I've kind of jumped in replying to some of the topics here without an introduction, so I thought I'd shoot off an email and say hello. :)My name is , I am a

stay-at-home / work-from-home married mother to two boys, ages 10 & 11. My 10 year old Aiden was finally officially diagnosed as "Consistant with Aspergers / PDD-NOS" this January. Aiden had previously been mis-diagnosed as ADHD. My husband and I knew that didn't quite fit, so it was somewhat of a relief to get the diagnosis we did.As much of a relief as it was finally knowing what exactly his brand of issues were, came a flood of ups and downs in emotions, from self-blame, denial, anger, frustration...etc...etc...etc. We do not have a circle of friends. We have a few family members, but they don't really "get" Aspergers, and I still hear about how he's being rude from them. It kills me inside.So, I started looking for support groups. Surely there were other parents out there, right? I googled, and came across ones for racially specific groups, which didn't exactly leave me feeling welcomed. So, I tured to groups

and stumbled across this one.Already, just reading last nights and this mornings posts, I am nodding my head in understanding and agreement with what's been posted.So, I'm really here just to be a part of a community, to be able to talk about the unique challenges we have raising our special kids

[Guest guest]

Good morning all -

I am Fiona a housewife and homeschooling mom living in Africa - I was diagnosed

last year October with RA . I unfortunately have only one kidney and not a very

healthy one at that - so I cannot take many of the meds used to treat RA . I

found a site on the internet today and it gave a long list of possible drugs ,

and sadly none of them I can use .

So I take am on Celicoxib when I am in totaly agony as diclofenac isnt working

very well at the moment .

and I use Ice man gel -which is a menthol gel used for horses when they sprain

their legs in a race - it helps a bit . I have limited movement in my right

hand , very sore wrist joints .

Yours Fiona