Guest guest Posted January 30, 2002 Report Share Posted January 30, 2002 Sorry I am late with this. God Bless you. It sounds like you have a gem of a doctor. Aliceanne On Sun, 27 Jan 2002 08:02:15 -0800 (PST) Ms Polly Parrot writes: > Hello all, > > I am new to this site, as some of you already know. I > am a parttime transcriptionist. I learned from a lady > in town who has now moved, but recommended me to a > cardiologist whom I have been typing for since 1999. > > My mentor did all the proofing and editing until she > moved. I leave blanks all the time for the > cardiologist, but never get answers to fill them. > > I am now typing for a general practioner and learning > all kinds of new words and symptoms. He is wonderful! > He knows I have only typed cardiology and expects > mistakes and works with me to correct them. He has > given me his cell number so I may call him with > questions, but I hate to abuse it. > > Anyway, I am being long winded. I thank you for your > help so far and look forward to it in the future. > > Polly > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2004 Report Share Posted February 16, 2004 Hello Jen, My name is Jeff and I am 37. I was diagnosed with Type 2 last October. I have a guide dog named Jacinda. Welcome to the list. Introduction > Hi everyone, > > I joined this list yesterday so thought I'd introduce myself. > > I'm (Jen) and from BC, Canada. I'm 22 and currently a university > student. I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when I was 9. So far I have > had no complications whatsoever, though at the moment I don't have as good > control as I wish I did. I am visually impaired as well, but that is > unrelated to the diabetes, I have been so since birth. I have a guide dog > named Hula. > > I'm looking foward to participating on this list. I've never known many > other people with diabetes, and the few I do know I don't see often, so > having this list will help me see how other people deal with diabetes. > > Jen > > > > > Diabetes homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/diabetes/ > > To unsubscribe to this group, send an email to: > diabetes-unsubscribe > Hope you come back soon! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2004 Report Share Posted February 16, 2004 Hello , Welcome to the list. I hope it will be a great help to you. Introduction Hi everyone, I joined this list yesterday so thought I'd introduce myself. I'm (Jen) and from BC, Canada. I'm 22 and currently a university student. I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when I was 9. So far I have had no complications whatsoever, though at the moment I don't have as good control as I wish I did. I am visually impaired as well, but that is unrelated to the diabetes, I have been so since birth. I have a guide dog named Hula. I'm looking foward to participating on this list. I've never known many other people with diabetes, and the few I do know I don't see often, so having this list will help me see how other people deal with diabetes. Jen Diabetes homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/diabetes/ To unsubscribe to this group, send an email to: diabetes-unsubscribe Hope you come back soon! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2004 Report Share Posted February 20, 2004 Welcome to the group . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2004 Report Share Posted February 22, 2004 Welcome to the group Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2004 Report Share Posted March 2, 2004 Hi, Ken, from another Okie. I don't usually say much on the board here, but it's a great group. I completely agree about pincushion fingers. Especially when it seems like I'm doing everything right and the numbers are still high. Oh well. We do what we can and ask for help on the rest, I suppose. ~Jen in OK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2004 Report Share Posted March 2, 2004 Hi Jen: I have heard of a device that bypasses or does not employ poking thru the skin. I think it's a wrist type monitor. I don't know how reliable it is. It seems like I heard even with using that device one would still have to use the traditional poke the fingers method because the former is not all that accurate. Ken _____ From: Jen Nipps Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2004 5:48 AM To: diabetes Subject: Re: Introduction Hi, Ken, from another Okie. I don't usually say much on the board here, but it's a great group. I completely agree about pincushion fingers. Especially when it seems like I'm doing everything right and the numbers are still high. Oh well. We do what we can and ask for help on the rest, I suppose. ~Jen in OK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2004 Report Share Posted March 2, 2004 O'siyo Bruce: (that's 'Yo! Whassup?' in Cherokee) Yeah, the one feature you don't want from our people is the DM II and you get it. Rats! I did have the straight black hair at one time but now its mostly gray at 52 years old. Fortunately the rest of the features don't go away. I do have the Diabetes for Dummies book. Its wonderful. The one by Dr Bernstein I don't have but will certainly order it. Thanks for the suggestion. Ken _____ From: , Bruce Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2004 6:34 AM To: diabetes Subject: RE: Introduction * Ken~ Welcome. Although I'm considered White, there is a Cherokee strain on my Father's side of the family, from which I inherited the DM-II; I missed the straight, black hair, the high, broad cheekbones, the clear, coppery complexion--. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2004 Report Share Posted March 2, 2004 > > > Hello everyone: > > I just joined this group. My name is Ken GreyEagle. Ken, Welcome! I was diagnosed almost a year ago with type 2 (Diagnosed on March 12th 2003 - my 44th birthday last year of all things) I am on Metformin 750mg TID, and am working on weight loss. Need to lose about 50 pounds. My numbers were 23 when I was diagnosed, and now average around 7 or 8 most of the time. My last A1C was 6.9, but I was just in for my most recent a couple of days ago and am waiting to hear. I am sure we will chat again! Neale Bacon Burnaby BC Canada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2004 Report Share Posted March 2, 2004 " Ken GreyEagle " writes: " My name is Ken GreyEagle. I am Cherokee background and have diabetes. It runs in the family and the tribe, so to speak. " Welcome, Ken. I am a displaced Okie living in Texas now. Terry Lawler Early -------------------------------------------------------- Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather a skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, and totally worn out, loudly proclaiming, " Wow! What a ride! " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2004 Report Share Posted March 3, 2004 Ah ok.I've never been to Oklahoma myself. My family was on the tribal rolls of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma so I also am a member of the Tribe. I was born and raised in San , Calif. but have been living in the Seattle Washington area for six years now with my wife of almost 30 years. I hope to go someday. I know if we chose to live there we could get land on the reservation. I'm just not sure I want to make that big a move at age 52. Now if I could just be self-disciplined enough to lose the weight I need to lose to help manage this type 2 diabetes. Ken _____ From: Terry L Early Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2004 2:07 PM To: diabetes Subject: Re: Introduction " Ken GreyEagle " writes: " My name is Ken GreyEagle. I am Cherokee background and have diabetes. It runs in the family and the tribe, so to speak. " Welcome, Ken. I am a displaced Okie living in Texas now. Terry Lawler Early -------------------------------------------------------- Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather a skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, and totally worn out, loudly proclaiming, " Wow! What a ride! " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 Sandy, My name is Debbie and I am 30, it is great that you joined! It is also wonderful to hear that there is a possibility of long remission as I have been praying for that for over 2 years but hasn't happend yet. Also, it is great to hear that your hubby is supportive, mine still just doesn't get it. I hope that you start feeling better soon, and that things get easier! I will pray for ya, if you need anything, just let me know. Deb R --- Sandy wrote: > Hi, my name is Sandy. I'm 47 years old and married > to a wonderful > guy. I've got 2 sons, a daughter and 2 stepsons. > All are grown up > and have moved out, except my 18 year old son. I've > got a big great > dane puppy named Dino who's always there with some > cuddles when I > need it. I've worked full time at the same office > for the last 20 > years. I've had 3 different bosses in that time and > lucky for me > they have all been very understanding of my health > issues. I think > at most places I would have lost my job long ago. > > I was diagnosed with FMS about 15 years ago after > blood testing me, X- > raying me, MRIing me and everything else they could > think of. > Finally, my PCP sent me to a rheumy who pretty much > knew immediately > what was going on. Although no one wants to hear > that there's > something wrong with them, it was a relief for > someone to acknowledge > that there was indeed something wrong. > > I've also got spinal stenosis, bulging disk at S1 > and L5, > osteoarthritis in my SI joint and sciatica. My > Fibro has been in a > kind of remission for about 5 years until I took a > couple of nasty > falls recently. That put me back in pain with the > Fibro in full > flare and I messed up my back even worse than it was > before. > > I was just remarried 3 years ago and although I told > my new hubby > about the Fibro, I don't think he fully " got it " > until now. I know > it's hard for him to watch me go through this every > day and not be > able to help me, but he's understanding that I just > can't do it all > when things are like this. He even asked his own > physical therapist > if he could help me and I just started low light > laser therapy > treatments for my lower back and on the FMS trigger > points. I've > only had two treatments so far so I don't know if it > will help, but > with the nerve root block horrors I've been through > I'll try just > about anything that isn't invasive. > > I figured it was about time I joined a support group > and got to know > some people who are going through the same hell I am > so I don't feel > so alone in this. > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Want to start your own business? Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business. http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-index Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 Welcome Sandy!!!! You are definitely not alone. A Canadian Fibro Friend Sandy wrote: Hi, my name is Sandy. I'm 47 years old and married to a wonderful guy. I've got 2 sons, a daughter and 2 stepsons. All are grown up and have moved out, except my 18 year old son. I've got a big great dane puppy named Dino who's always there with some cuddles when I need it. I've worked full time at the same office for the last 20 years. I've had 3 different bosses in that time and lucky for me they have all been very understanding of my health issues. I think at most places I would have lost my job long ago. I was diagnosed with FMS about 15 years ago after blood testing me, X- raying me, MRIing me and everything else they could think of. Finally, my PCP sent me to a rheumy who pretty much knew immediately what was going on. Although no one wants to hear that there's something wrong with them, it was a relief for someone to acknowledge that there was indeed something wrong. I've also got spinal stenosis, bulging disk at S1 and L5, osteoarthritis in my SI joint and sciatica. My Fibro has been in a kind of remission for about 5 years until I took a couple of nasty falls recently. That put me back in pain with the Fibro in full flare and I messed up my back even worse than it was before. I was just remarried 3 years ago and although I told my new hubby about the Fibro, I don't think he fully " got it " until now. I know it's hard for him to watch me go through this every day and not be able to help me, but he's understanding that I just can't do it all when things are like this. He even asked his own physical therapist if he could help me and I just started low light laser therapy treatments for my lower back and on the FMS trigger points. I've only had two treatments so far so I don't know if it will help, but with the nerve root block horrors I've been through I'll try just about anything that isn't invasive. I figured it was about time I joined a support group and got to know some people who are going through the same hell I am so I don't feel so alone in this. --------------------------------- Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Yahoo! Answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 Hi Sandy I am Deborah T and I am 48 and married to a wonderful man ,too. It is good to have that wonderful supportive mate to help carry you through. And you are certainly blessed to have understanding bosses. I was blessed that way, too, until I had to quit work and be my own boss. Our nest is all but empty, too. My daughter 23 still lives at home but is marrying next year. So glad you had a long remission. I went for about 8 years after diagniosis on just herbs and vitamins to ward off the flares. Nice to meet you and as stated you certainly aren't alone Deborah T > > Hi, my name is Sandy. I'm 47 years old and married to a wonderful > guy. I've got 2 sons, a daughter and 2 stepsons. All are grown up > and have moved out, except my 18 year old son. I've got a big great > dane puppy named Dino who's always there with some cuddles when I > need it. I've worked full time at the same office for the last 20 > years. I've had 3 different bosses in that time and lucky for me > they have all been very understanding of my health issues. I think > at most places I would have lost my job long ago. > > I was diagnosed with FMS about 15 years ago after blood testing me, X- > raying me, MRIing me and everything else they could think of. > Finally, my PCP sent me to a rheumy who pretty much knew immediately > what was going on. Although no one wants to hear that there's > something wrong with them, it was a relief for someone to acknowledge > that there was indeed something wrong. > > I've also got spinal stenosis, bulging disk at S1 and L5, > osteoarthritis in my SI joint and sciatica. My Fibro has been in a > kind of remission for about 5 years until I took a couple of nasty > falls recently. That put me back in pain with the Fibro in full > flare and I messed up my back even worse than it was before. > > I was just remarried 3 years ago and although I told my new hubby > about the Fibro, I don't think he fully " got it " until now. I know > it's hard for him to watch me go through this every day and not be > able to help me, but he's understanding that I just can't do it all > when things are like this. He even asked his own physical therapist > if he could help me and I just started low light laser therapy > treatments for my lower back and on the FMS trigger points. I've > only had two treatments so far so I don't know if it will help, but > with the nerve root block horrors I've been through I'll try just > about anything that isn't invasive. > > I figured it was about time I joined a support group and got to know > some people who are going through the same hell I am so I don't feel > so alone in this. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 Welcome Sandy! My name is Debbie and I am 50. Also married to a wonderful man who is very supportive of all my health problems. No kids but do have 3 cats which keep us busy. Like you I have had fibro many years but never went into remission. My symptoms stay the same except after each surgery or hospital visit. This is a great group to belong to. Everyone is very helpful and caring. It's ok to vent here or ask questions. warm hugs, Debbie J > > Hi, my name is Sandy. I'm 47 years old and married to a wonderful > guy. I've got 2 sons, a daughter and 2 stepsons. All are grown up > and have moved out, except my 18 year old son. I've got a big great > dane puppy named Dino who's always there with some cuddles when I > need it. > I figured it was about time I joined a support group and got to know > some people who are going through the same hell I am so I don't feel > so alone in this. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 Welcome Sandy. You are not alone. I am new to this group, but I have seen everyone is very supportive of each other. My name is Sylvia, and I live in NYC, work for Verizon and have a wonderful rheumy. He also knew immediately what my problem was, he only took blood to confirm it. I am lucky in that my case is not as severe as others and I am able to work with some days very little pain but others a moderate amount. Sylvia Please don't shake me, no don't wake me, leave me where I am, I'm only sleeping. Lennon/McCartney Introduction Hi, my name is Sandy. I'm 47 years old and married to a wonderful guy. I've got 2 sons, a daughter and 2 stepsons. All are grown up and have moved out, except my 18 year old son. I've got a big great dane puppy named Dino who's always there with some cuddles when I need it. I've worked full time at the same office for the last 20 years. I've had 3 different bosses in that time and lucky for me they have all been very understanding of my health issues. I think at most places I would have lost my job long ago. I was diagnosed with FMS about 15 years ago after blood testing me, X- raying me, MRIing me and everything else they could think of. Finally, my PCP sent me to a rheumy who pretty much knew immediately what was going on. Although no one wants to hear that there's something wrong with them, it was a relief for someone to acknowledge that there was indeed something wrong. I've also got spinal stenosis, bulging disk at S1 and L5, osteoarthritis in my SI joint and sciatica. My Fibro has been in a kind of remission for about 5 years until I took a couple of nasty falls recently. That put me back in pain with the Fibro in full flare and I messed up my back even worse than it was before. I was just remarried 3 years ago and although I told my new hubby about the Fibro, I don't think he fully " got it " until now. I know it's hard for him to watch me go through this every day and not be able to help me, but he's understanding that I just can't do it all when things are like this. He even asked his own physical therapist if he could help me and I just started low light laser therapy treatments for my lower back and on the FMS trigger points. I've only had two treatments so far so I don't know if it will help, but with the nerve root block horrors I've been through I'll try just about anything that isn't invasive. I figured it was about time I joined a support group and got to know some people who are going through the same hell I am so I don't feel so alone in this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Hi Welcome!!! My name is and I am 47 yrs. I live in Ontario Canada. I am happily married with one married daughter. We have three beautiful grand children 4, 2 and 9 mths. I have been diagnosed for 18 yrs. I totally understand what you mean about not getting enough or any restful sleep. Your pain increases and so does your fibro fog. You start feeling like your going nuts. I hope you get relief soon. wrote: Hi all! My name is and I'm 42 years old. I was finally diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and Osteoarthritis in June, although after going through my history the rheumy thinks I've probably had the fibro for about 20 years. When I was diagnosed it was a huge relief just to have someone believe all the strange, seemingly unrelated symptoms I've suffered from for so long. Then the realization that there isn't a whole lot that can be done sets in and it's a bit of a downer. I also have a number of digestive issues and I had surgery for DeQuervain's on my wrist in October, which set me into a major flare that has just subsided a bit in the last week or so. I have been taking Cymbalta and Ambien for the fibro since August. I also take Carafate, Axid, Protonix, Zelnorm, and Miralax for my digestive disorders and Celebrex for my wrist. My surgeon gave me a month supply of Cosamin DS, probably because my flare was so bad when I saw him 3 weeks ago that I was crying and he felt sorry for me. I have gotten them stuck in my throat a couple of times though so my rheumy told me to stop taking them. My biggest issue TODAY is the fatigue and fibro-fog. I saw my rheumy today and he has added Tofranil and Ultracet at bedtime, hoping that it will help relieve pain enough for the Ambien to get me to restorative sleep. My pharmacist wouldn't fill it until he talked to the doctor because taking both of them together increases the risk of seizure, but the doctor said he wants me on it. I am so desparate to wake up feeling like I've actually slept that I'm willing to take the risk. The dose of both are low and it's only once a day so I'm sure it's a low risk anyway. I work as a computer technology assistant at an elementary school. I really love what I do, but it's getting harder to be " on " all day. The biggest advantage is that I have winter break, spring break, and summers off (although I do go in a bit in the summer when I can). But my job can be physically demanding when I'm moving desktops to troubleshoot/repair them, and being in several classrooms with a lot of children can be taxing too. I'm also the only one in the building who does my job so I tend to be pulled in many different directions at once and multitasking, as you all know, ranges from difficult to impossible. I did work it so I only work for 2 hours in the morning on Wednesdays to allow a mid-week break and the ability to see all my specialists. So, my basic week is lots of naps in between cleaning on the weekend so I can get through Monday and Tuesday; work Wednesday morning and then if I have no doc appointments I sleep all afternoon so I can make it to Saturday and start all over again. I am very blessed to have a husband who, while I don't think he really understands any of it, doesn't complain at all. He would do anything I ask of him without hesitation. My youngest son, who is 9, doesn't really understand why Mommy is often too tired to do everything with him, but he is still very happy, very well adjusted, and feels that he is loved to pieces by both of us so I guess he'll be fine. Well, that was long-winded enough for one day. I look forward to getting to know all of you! --------------------------------- The best gets better. See why everyone is raving about the All-new Yahoo! Mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 Hi Clair, Welcome to the group! Here is a website you may find helpful in treating your MS: http://tinyurl.com/advice-to-msers With best wishes, Dudley Delany http://profiles.yahoo.com/dudley_delany Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 Please could you tell me what you put in your green smoothie. It sounds like you are really doing the right things for your health. judith ________________________________ From: mscured [mailto:mscured ] On Behalf Of Clairissa Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 5:48 PM To: mscured Subject: Introduction Hi Everyone, I'm new to the group and wanted to introduce myself. I was diagnosed with MS in May 2008 when I was pregnant with my third child. At five weeks pregnant, I suddenly lost eye sight in my left eye, followed by tingling and numbness on the entire left side of my body. After the pregnancy, an MRI showed several lesions on both my brain and spine. The eye sight came back after about 8 weeks, but the other symptoms persisted. Numbness, tingling, joint pain, extreme physical and mental fatigue, cognitive abilities, clumsiness, and vertigo. Despite what my doctors have wanted me to do (i.e. get on steroids and Copaxone), I decided to self-treat my MS through natural healing. I completely changed my diet and am mostly following a book called " The China Study " , taking out red meat and dairy. In a nutshell, I eat organic whenever possible, low amounts of sugar, low amounts of white flour and simple carbs, green smoothie everyday, no processed foods, no artificial colors or sweeteners, no soda (I only drink water), no MSG, no vegetable oil, no GMOs, eat at fresh as possible. My rule of thumb is, if I don't understand an ingredient in the food, I don't buy it. Consequently, I make nearly everything " from scratch " and spend a LOT of time in the kitchen. Since changing my diet I am virtually symptom free. I rarely get numbness and tingling now. My symptoms have mostly ALL disappeared, tho fatigue will show up now and then. That brain fog comes and goes, but it's the exception and not the rule. I also take a large variety of vitamins and supplements, drink a " green " smoothie everyday, use essential oils. About a year ago I found a dentist who was well-versed in the Huggins protocal and had all of my amalgam fillings removed. No more mercury in my mouth! All that I've learned over these years has been a wonderful experience and has blessed my family tremendously. For that I am forever grateful and am beginning to view my MS as a blessing rather than a trial. I was so excited to find an email group that had similar beliefs about treating MS naturally and look forward to learning more. Have a fabulous day! Clair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 Hi Judith, For my green smoothie, it varies depending on my " needs " at the time. But the base of it is whatever fruits I have on hand and a couple handfuls of spinach, ice and water. Then I add: Liquid Vitamin D3 flax seed Cod liver oil Selenium drops Protandim Probiotics Grape Seed Extract It's definitely not made to taste good, but I swear I can feel a major difference in energy levels and overall well being within 20 minutes of drinking these. My husband and kids (7, 5, 2) all drink one daily, too, but I make theirs less intense than my super version. ________________________________ To: mscured Sent: Tue, February 8, 2011 3:41:09 AM Subject: RE: Introduction Please could you tell me what you put in your green smoothie. It sounds like you are really doing the right things for your health. judith ________________________________ From: mscured [mailto:mscured ] On Behalf Of Clairissa Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 5:48 PM To: mscured Subject: Introduction Hi Everyone, I'm new to the group and wanted to introduce myself. I was diagnosed with MS in May 2008 when I was pregnant with my third child. At five weeks pregnant, I suddenly lost eye sight in my left eye, followed by tingling and numbness on the entire left side of my body. After the pregnancy, an MRI showed several lesions on both my brain and spine. The eye sight came back after about 8 weeks, but the other symptoms persisted. Numbness, tingling, joint pain, extreme physical and mental fatigue, cognitive abilities, clumsiness, and vertigo. Despite what my doctors have wanted me to do (i.e. get on steroids and Copaxone), I decided to self-treat my MS through natural healing. I completely changed my diet and am mostly following a book called " The China Study " , taking out red meat and dairy. In a nutshell, I eat organic whenever possible, low amounts of sugar, low amounts of white flour and simple carbs, green smoothie everyday, no processed foods, no artificial colors or sweeteners, no soda (I only drink water), no MSG, no vegetable oil, no GMOs, eat at fresh as possible. My rule of thumb is, if I don't understand an ingredient in the food, I don't buy it. Consequently, I make nearly everything " from scratch " and spend a LOT of time in the kitchen. Since changing my diet I am virtually symptom free. I rarely get numbness and tingling now. My symptoms have mostly ALL disappeared, tho fatigue will show up now and then. That brain fog comes and goes, but it's the exception and not the rule. I also take a large variety of vitamins and supplements, drink a " green " smoothie everyday, use essential oils. About a year ago I found a dentist who was well-versed in the Huggins protocal and had all of my amalgam fillings removed. No more mercury in my mouth! All that I've learned over these years has been a wonderful experience and has blessed my family tremendously. For that I am forever grateful and am beginning to view my MS as a blessing rather than a trial. I was so excited to find an email group that had similar beliefs about treating MS naturally and look forward to learning more. Have a fabulous day! Clair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 My smoothie comes out red. I used beets, strawberries, grapes, spinach, and kale. How much spinach do you put in? Also, where do you get your cod liver oil and the other stuff? Do you go to local stores or on the internet? I have a friend who represents a company that makes the most potent omega 3 fish oil. She said it is $100/month for a month’s supply but insurance covers $80 and they give you a $20 voucher, so it is free. I will let you all know what the product is when I speak to her again Monday. From: mscured [mailto:mscured ] On Behalf Of Clairissa Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 1:09 PM To: mscured Subject: Re: Introduction Hi Judith, For my green smoothie, it varies depending on my " needs " at the time. But the base of it is whatever fruits I have on hand and a couple handfuls of spinach, ice and water. Then I add: Liquid Vitamin D3 flax seed Cod liver oil Selenium drops Protandim Probiotics Grape Seed Extract It's definitely not made to taste good, but I swear I can feel a major difference in energy levels and overall well being within 20 minutes of drinking these. My husband and kids (7, 5, 2) all drink one daily, too, but I make theirs less intense than my super version. ________________________________ From: J.D. <jdm@...<mailto:jdm%40uppingham.co.uk>> To: mscured <mailto:mscured%40yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tue, February 8, 2011 3:41:09 AM Subject: RE: Introduction Please could you tell me what you put in your green smoothie. It sounds like you are really doing the right things for your health. judith ________________________________ From: mscured <mailto:mscured%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:mscured <mailto:mscured%40yahoogroups.com>] On Behalf Of Clairissa Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 5:48 PM To: mscured <mailto:mscured%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: Introduction Hi Everyone, I'm new to the group and wanted to introduce myself. I was diagnosed with MS in May 2008 when I was pregnant with my third child. At five weeks pregnant, I suddenly lost eye sight in my left eye, followed by tingling and numbness on the entire left side of my body. After the pregnancy, an MRI showed several lesions on both my brain and spine. The eye sight came back after about 8 weeks, but the other symptoms persisted. Numbness, tingling, joint pain, extreme physical and mental fatigue, cognitive abilities, clumsiness, and vertigo. Despite what my doctors have wanted me to do (i.e. get on steroids and Copaxone), I decided to self-treat my MS through natural healing. I completely changed my diet and am mostly following a book called " The China Study " , taking out red meat and dairy. In a nutshell, I eat organic whenever possible, low amounts of sugar, low amounts of white flour and simple carbs, green smoothie everyday, no processed foods, no artificial colors or sweeteners, no soda (I only drink water), no MSG, no vegetable oil, no GMOs, eat at fresh as possible. My rule of thumb is, if I don't understand an ingredient in the food, I don't buy it. Consequently, I make nearly everything " from scratch " and spend a LOT of time in the kitchen. Since changing my diet I am virtually symptom free. I rarely get numbness and tingling now. My symptoms have mostly ALL disappeared, tho fatigue will show up now and then. That brain fog comes and goes, but it's the exception and not the rule. I also take a large variety of vitamins and supplements, drink a " green " smoothie everyday, use essential oils. About a year ago I found a dentist who was well-versed in the Huggins protocal and had all of my amalgam fillings removed. No more mercury in my mouth! All that I've learned over these years has been a wonderful experience and has blessed my family tremendously. For that I am forever grateful and am beginning to view my MS as a blessing rather than a trial. I was so excited to find an email group that had similar beliefs about treating MS naturally and look forward to learning more. Have a fabulous day! Clair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 My smoothie comes out red. I used beets, strawberries, grapes, spinach, and kale. How much spinach do you put in? Also, where do you get your cod liver oil and the other stuff? Do you go to local stores or on the internet? I have a friend who represents a company that makes the most potent omega 3 fish oil. She said it is $100/month for a month’s supply but insurance covers $80 and they give you a $20 voucher, so it is free. I will let you all know what the product is when I speak to her again Monday. From: mscured [mailto:mscured ] On Behalf Of Clairissa Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 1:09 PM To: mscured Subject: Re: Introduction Hi Judith, For my green smoothie, it varies depending on my " needs " at the time. But the base of it is whatever fruits I have on hand and a couple handfuls of spinach, ice and water. Then I add: Liquid Vitamin D3 flax seed Cod liver oil Selenium drops Protandim Probiotics Grape Seed Extract It's definitely not made to taste good, but I swear I can feel a major difference in energy levels and overall well being within 20 minutes of drinking these. My husband and kids (7, 5, 2) all drink one daily, too, but I make theirs less intense than my super version. ________________________________ From: J.D. <jdm@...<mailto:jdm%40uppingham.co.uk>> To: mscured <mailto:mscured%40yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tue, February 8, 2011 3:41:09 AM Subject: RE: Introduction Please could you tell me what you put in your green smoothie. It sounds like you are really doing the right things for your health. judith ________________________________ From: mscured <mailto:mscured%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:mscured <mailto:mscured%40yahoogroups.com>] On Behalf Of Clairissa Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 5:48 PM To: mscured <mailto:mscured%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: Introduction Hi Everyone, I'm new to the group and wanted to introduce myself. I was diagnosed with MS in May 2008 when I was pregnant with my third child. At five weeks pregnant, I suddenly lost eye sight in my left eye, followed by tingling and numbness on the entire left side of my body. After the pregnancy, an MRI showed several lesions on both my brain and spine. The eye sight came back after about 8 weeks, but the other symptoms persisted. Numbness, tingling, joint pain, extreme physical and mental fatigue, cognitive abilities, clumsiness, and vertigo. Despite what my doctors have wanted me to do (i.e. get on steroids and Copaxone), I decided to self-treat my MS through natural healing. I completely changed my diet and am mostly following a book called " The China Study " , taking out red meat and dairy. In a nutshell, I eat organic whenever possible, low amounts of sugar, low amounts of white flour and simple carbs, green smoothie everyday, no processed foods, no artificial colors or sweeteners, no soda (I only drink water), no MSG, no vegetable oil, no GMOs, eat at fresh as possible. My rule of thumb is, if I don't understand an ingredient in the food, I don't buy it. Consequently, I make nearly everything " from scratch " and spend a LOT of time in the kitchen. Since changing my diet I am virtually symptom free. I rarely get numbness and tingling now. My symptoms have mostly ALL disappeared, tho fatigue will show up now and then. That brain fog comes and goes, but it's the exception and not the rule. I also take a large variety of vitamins and supplements, drink a " green " smoothie everyday, use essential oils. About a year ago I found a dentist who was well-versed in the Huggins protocal and had all of my amalgam fillings removed. No more mercury in my mouth! All that I've learned over these years has been a wonderful experience and has blessed my family tremendously. For that I am forever grateful and am beginning to view my MS as a blessing rather than a trial. I was so excited to find an email group that had similar beliefs about treating MS naturally and look forward to learning more. Have a fabulous day! Clair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 My naturopath has me take 1 tablespoon of fish oil morning and night. I take Carlson's lemon flavored. I buy it on line for around $22 for 16 oz. I saw it in the store for $48. One bottle will last two weeks at that rate. It is high quality. The reason she has me take fish oil instead of cod liver oil, is at this high dose, she wants to be sure I don't get too much Vitamin A, which is in Cod Liver Oil. Carolyn (Not sure why my reply yesterday did not post, so if it repeats, that is why) > > My smoothie comes out red. I used beets, strawberries, grapes, spinach, and kale. How much spinach do you put in? Also, where do you get your cod liver oil and the other stuff? Do you go to local stores or on the internet? I have a friend who represents a company that makes the most potent omega 3 fish oil. She said it is $100/month for a month’s supply but insurance covers $80 and they give you a $20 voucher, so it is free. I will let you all know what the product is when I speak to her again Monday. > > From: mscured [mailto:mscured ] On Behalf Of Clairissa > Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 1:09 PM > To: mscured > Subject: Re: Introduction > > > > Hi Judith, > > For my green smoothie, it varies depending on my " needs " at the time. But the > base of it is whatever fruits I have on hand and a couple handfuls of spinach, > ice and water. Then I add: > > Liquid Vitamin D3 > flax seed > Cod liver oil > Selenium drops > Protandim > Probiotics > Grape Seed Extract > > It's definitely not made to taste good, but I swear I can feel a major > difference in energy levels and overall well being within 20 minutes of drinking > these. My husband and kids (7, 5, 2) all drink one daily, too, but I make theirs > less intense than my super version. > > ________________________________ > From: J.D. <jdm@...<mailto:jdm%40uppingham.co.uk>> > To: mscured <mailto:mscured%40yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Tue, February 8, 2011 3:41:09 AM > Subject: RE: Introduction > > Please could you tell me what you put in your green smoothie. It sounds > like you are really doing the right things for your health. > > judith > > ________________________________ > > From: mscured <mailto:mscured%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:mscured <mailto:mscured%40yahoogroups.com>] On Behalf > Of Clairissa > Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 5:48 PM > To: mscured <mailto:mscured%40yahoogroups.com> > Subject: Introduction > > Hi Everyone, > > I'm new to the group and wanted to introduce myself. I was diagnosed > with MS > in May 2008 when I was pregnant with my third child. At five weeks > pregnant, I > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 The omega 3 product is Lovasa. Is the most potent and purest form of Omega 3 you can get. There is no generic. From: mscured [mailto:mscured ] On Behalf Of carolyncarls Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2011 10:55 AM To: mscured Subject: Re: Introduction My naturopath has me take 1 tablespoon of fish oil morning and night. I take Carlson's lemon flavored. I buy it on line for around $22 for 16 oz. I saw it in the store for $48. One bottle will last two weeks at that rate. It is high quality. The reason she has me take fish oil instead of cod liver oil, is at this high dose, she wants to be sure I don't get too much Vitamin A, which is in Cod Liver Oil. Carolyn (Not sure why my reply yesterday did not post, so if it repeats, that is why) > > My smoothie comes out red. I used beets, strawberries, grapes, spinach, and kale. How much spinach do you put in? Also, where do you get your cod liver oil and the other stuff? Do you go to local stores or on the internet? I have a friend who represents a company that makes the most potent omega 3 fish oil. She said it is $100/month for a month’s supply but insurance covers $80 and they give you a $20 voucher, so it is free. I will let you all know what the product is when I speak to her again Monday. > > From: mscured <mailto:mscured%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:mscured <mailto:mscured%40yahoogroups.com>] On Behalf Of Clairissa > Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 1:09 PM > To: mscured <mailto:mscured%40yahoogroups.com> > Subject: Re: Introduction > > > > Hi Judith, > > For my green smoothie, it varies depending on my " needs " at the time. But the > base of it is whatever fruits I have on hand and a couple handfuls of spinach, > ice and water. Then I add: > > Liquid Vitamin D3 > flax seed > Cod liver oil > Selenium drops > Protandim > Probiotics > Grape Seed Extract > > It's definitely not made to taste good, but I swear I can feel a major > difference in energy levels and overall well being within 20 minutes of drinking > these. My husband and kids (7, 5, 2) all drink one daily, too, but I make theirs > less intense than my super version. > > ________________________________ > From: J.D. <jdm@...<mailto:jdm%40uppingham.co.uk>> > To: mscured <mailto:mscured%40yahoogroups.com><mailto:mscured%40yahoo\ groups.com> > Sent: Tue, February 8, 2011 3:41:09 AM > Subject: RE: Introduction > > Please could you tell me what you put in your green smoothie. It sounds > like you are really doing the right things for your health. > > judith > > ________________________________ > > From: mscured <mailto:mscured%40yahoogroups.com><mailto:mscured%40yahoo\ groups.com> [mailto:mscured <mailto:mscured%40yahoogroups.com><mailto:mscured\ %40yahoogroups.com>] On Behalf > Of Clairissa > Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 5:48 PM > To: mscured <mailto:mscured%40yahoogroups.com><mailto:mscured%40yahoo\ groups.com> > Subject: Introduction > > Hi Everyone, > > I'm new to the group and wanted to introduce myself. I was diagnosed > with MS > in May 2008 when I was pregnant with my third child. At five weeks > pregnant, I > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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