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[Guest guest]

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Your comment about zinc deficiency raises a red flag for me. I recall Blair's

mom previously telling me that one of the doctors stated Blair was low in

zinc. I don't think she was ever started on it though. Ann

[Guest guest]

Kathleen,

I pray that you will get good reports. May God bless and strengthen you! You

are so supportive to everyone.

Everyone,

I can't believe how great this support group is! Everyone is so helpful and

supportive.

Ann (grandma to Blair)

[Guest guest]

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About the vitamins-we just switched to a " complete " multivitamin (like

Flintstones Complete) from Poly Vi Flor because the nutritionist wanted the

zinc in it for her. We then had to get fluoride drops separately.

We're seeing the new GI on Thurs and right now, I'm afraid its a

inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn's or ulcerative colitis. The

symptoms, including anemia and high white cells, fit. I'm still hoping its

something else non-chronic though. Oh and get this, if it is, some of the

drugs used to treat it cause growth retardation. We'll obviously be finding

alternative methods! The poor kid just can't get a break. Will let you

know...

Kathleen (Mom to Abby--15 mos, 12 lbs. 8 oz, 26 1/4 in.

random responses/comments

>From: lcarter@...

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>Debbie, You are my kind of loon! I had the pleasure of going through some

old emails -- the ones when you couldn't get yourself to bed and the ones on

herbs and the color of food (unfortunately I was eating lunch while reading

about Gentian and its " cleansing " benefits). I had to laugh at the color

comment but in truth I have heard this about orange as well. Apparently

restaurants (especially fast food) are quite atuned to the effects of color.

Fast food restaurants pick colors that stimulate appetite while proving an

overstimulating environment so people will not stay and relax. Fancier the

restaurant; the more relaxing the color sceme. Fast foods tend to be orange

and primary colors, family restarants use green and navy, while fancy

restaurants...well, frankly with two kids...I can't remember.

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>I too have pursued alternative med.s I live near DC and have the benefit

of an outstanding Chinese Dr. He has performed accupreasure on Bay to

stimulate appetite (I feel it worked some initially). I talked with him

about herbs and he said there were some excellent herbal remedies to

stimulate appetite, absorption and digestions; however, I would have to wait

til Bay was several years of age. Anyway, a sincere thanks for the herbal

info.

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>Missy,

>do you know the two places your doctor felt were the best for leg

lengthening. I have heard Hopkin's.

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>Everyone,

>Our visit with Dr. H is this Friday. If anyone has questions they would

like raised please let me know. Question, has anyone been advised of other

vitamins to give our kids than just the typical kid multies. I've heard zinc

deficiency can reduce appetite and I was wondering with the bone ages if

calcium or other vitamins are needed. Any thoughts. Hopefully, I'll

remember to ask Dr. H.

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>Ken,

>I would love Dr. Stanhopes phone and email address!

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>Stacie,

>I loved your points on the g-tube, that we have to put our fears aside for

the benefit of our young ones.

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> mum to Bay 9 mos and crawling! Can someone design a bicycle flag I

can attach to his wee bum to help me locate him! He's a quick bugger!

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