What the heck to drink instead of diet soda/ aspartame concern

[Guest guest]

I quit drinking diet coke 9 days ago. I have no cravings for sweets or carbs. I

have had some pretty strong cravings, though, for raw cabbage, radishes, oranges

and water!! I have never liked to drink water, but now actually enjoy it!

I have lost 7 lbs in these past 9 days. Best part is....I DON " T HURT NOW!!!! I

have thought that I must have a milder case of fibro than those on the list. Now

I'm wondering if it isn't aspartme poisoning causing my problem.

Just my thoughts!

--

Sue

---- wenzdai wenzdai@...> wrote:

> Try Water.

> Rubbermaid makes 1/2 liter and 1 liter drinking bottles with a flip top lid.

> Look on the bottom of any plastic container for a triangle with a number in

it. If the # is 1,

> 3 or 7 don 't buy it (same goes for baby bottles and sippi cups) Plastic

products with these

> #s leach poison into the liquid especialy when heated or used repeatedly.

There has been

> alot on the news about this recently.

> The new Rubbermaid bottles (you can get them at Rite Aid) have a 5 in the

triangle- this is

> safe. Water can be flavored with a small amout of juice if you want something

sweet-

> apple or fruit punch work good.

> We all need to be drinking A LOT of water. Especialy if we get muscle spasms

or are on

> meds.

> Live long and prosper,

> Cassandra.

>

>

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

>

> 1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone on the list as

to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always check with your dr.

Some treatments are dangerous when given along with other meds as well as to

certain health conditions or just dangerous in general.

>

> 2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it is) pls don't

be afraid to ask for help. It is the first step to trying to make that

situation better.

>

> 3. To unsubscribe the e-mail is:

Fibromyalgia_Support_Group-unsubscribe

>

> 4. Also, it is not uncommon for more than one member to be feeling bad at the

same time when it comes to flares and b/c of that potentially take something

another member says the wrong way. And that includes the things that one member

may find funny (even if it's laughing at fibro itself) even though we who deal

with illness whether one such as fibro or multiple illnesses try to keep a sense

of humor.

>

> 5. Pls let's be gentle with each other, and if you are having a bad day pls

let us know so that we can do our best to offer our support.

>

> Have a nice day everyone.

>

[Guest guest]

Gosh, I need to try this too!!! I drink about 5 or 6 diet drinks a day. What a

simple way to help our pain.

Annie

karriemom@... wrote:

I quit drinking diet coke 9 days ago. I have no cravings for sweets or

carbs. I have had some pretty strong cravings, though, for raw cabbage,

radishes, oranges and water!! I have never liked to drink water, but now

actually enjoy it!

I have lost 7 lbs in these past 9 days. Best part is....I DON " T HURT NOW!!!! I

have thought that I must have a milder case of fibro than those on the list. Now

I'm wondering if it isn't aspartme poisoning causing my problem.

Just my thoughts!

--

Sue

---- wenzdai wenzdai@...> wrote:

> Try Water.

> Rubbermaid makes 1/2 liter and 1 liter drinking bottles with a flip top lid.

> Look on the bottom of any plastic container for a triangle with a number in

it. If the # is 1,

> 3 or 7 don 't buy it (same goes for baby bottles and sippi cups) Plastic

products with these

> #s leach poison into the liquid especialy when heated or used repeatedly.

There has been

> alot on the news about this recently.

> The new Rubbermaid bottles (you can get them at Rite Aid) have a 5 in the

triangle- this is

> safe. Water can be flavored with a small amout of juice if you want something

sweet-

> apple or fruit punch work good.

> We all need to be drinking A LOT of water. Especialy if we get muscle spasms

or are on

> meds.

> Live long and prosper,

> Cassandra.

>

>

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

>

> 1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone on the list as

to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always check with your dr. Some

treatments are dangerous when given along with other meds as well as to certain

health conditions or just dangerous in general.

>

> 2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it is) pls don't

be afraid to ask for help. It is the first step to trying to make that situation

better.

>

> 3. To unsubscribe the e-mail is:

Fibromyalgia_Support_Group-unsubscribe

>

> 4. Also, it is not uncommon for more than one member to be feeling bad at the

same time when it comes to flares and b/c of that potentially take something

another member says the wrong way. And that includes the things that one member

may find funny (even if it's laughing at fibro itself) even though we who deal

with illness whether one such as fibro or multiple illnesses try to keep a sense

of humor.

>

> 5. Pls let's be gentle with each other, and if you are having a bad day pls

let us know so that we can do our best to offer our support.

>

> Have a nice day everyone.

>

[Guest guest]

Cassandra,

I know, I should be drinking a lot of water. But I'm gonna have to wean myself

off the evil aspartame!!!!!!

/Mi

What the heck to drink instead of diet soda/ aspartame concern

Try Water.

Rubbermaid makes 1/2 liter and 1 liter drinking bottles with a flip top lid.

Look on the bottom of any plastic container for a triangle with a number in

it. If the # is 1,

3 or 7 don 't buy it (same goes for baby bottles and sippi cups) Plastic

products with these

#s leach poison into the liquid especialy when heated or used repeatedly.

There has been

alot on the news about this recently.

The new Rubbermaid bottles (you can get them at Rite Aid) have a 5 in the

triangle- this is

safe. Water can be flavored with a small amout of juice if you want something

sweet-

apple or fruit punch work good.

We all need to be drinking A LOT of water. Especialy if we get muscle spasms

or are on

meds.

Live long and prosper,

Cassandra.

[Guest guest]

Wow, Sue, that's awesome. I know my mother in law has been after me to stop

drinking the diet coke. I guess I'll have to stop now!!!! Good for you, I'm glad

it helped the pain....if it helps, it sure will be worth it.

/Mi

Re: What the heck to drink instead of diet soda/ aspartame

concern

I quit drinking diet coke 9 days ago. I have no cravings for sweets or carbs.

I have had some pretty strong cravings, though, for raw cabbage, radishes,

oranges and water!! I have never liked to drink water, but now actually enjoy

it!

I have lost 7 lbs in these past 9 days. Best part is....I DON " T HURT NOW!!!! I

have thought that I must have a milder case of fibro than those on the list. Now

I'm wondering if it isn't aspartme poisoning causing my problem.

Just my thoughts!

--

Sue

---- wenzdai wenzdai@...> wrote:

> Try Water.

> Rubbermaid makes 1/2 liter and 1 liter drinking bottles with a flip top lid.

> Look on the bottom of any plastic container for a triangle with a number in

it. If the # is 1,

> 3 or 7 don 't buy it (same goes for baby bottles and sippi cups) Plastic

products with these

> #s leach poison into the liquid especialy when heated or used repeatedly.

There has been

> alot on the news about this recently.

> The new Rubbermaid bottles (you can get them at Rite Aid) have a 5 in the

triangle- this is

> safe. Water can be flavored with a small amout of juice if you want

something sweet-

> apple or fruit punch work good.

> We all need to be drinking A LOT of water. Especialy if we get muscle spasms

or are on

> meds.

> Live long and prosper,

> Cassandra.

>

>

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

>

> 1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone on the list

as to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always check with your dr.

Some treatments are dangerous when given along with other meds as well as to

certain health conditions or just dangerous in general.

>

> 2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it is) pls don't

be afraid to ask for help. It is the first step to trying to make that situation

better.

>

> 3. To unsubscribe the e-mail is:

Fibromyalgia_Support_Group-unsubscribe

>

> 4. Also, it is not uncommon for more than one member to be feeling bad at

the same time when it comes to flares and b/c of that potentially take something

another member says the wrong way. And that includes the things that one member

may find funny (even if it's laughing at fibro itself) even though we who deal

with illness whether one such as fibro or multiple illnesses try to keep a sense

of humor.

>

> 5. Pls let's be gentle with each other, and if you are having a bad day pls

let us know so that we can do our best to offer our support.

>

> Have a nice day everyone.

>

[Guest guest]

on that topic; anyone ever have things like soda not taste right? It's mostly

the beverages; and mostly the diet soda that tastes funny to me... been about 2

weeks now... I'm figuring its the sinus infection... anyone?

Angie Harley Mama Double-D

Carson City, NV; Single, five children (3 at home), 2 dogs, 4 cats, snow skiing,

camping, Harley Rider, Lone Wolf, Blue Thong Society/High Sierra Thong Snappers

member, LFA Advocate, independent, opinionated, outspoken, and open minded.

" It's always something. " ~~~Gilda Radner

" While we have the gift of life, it seems to me the only tragedy is to allow

part of us to die - whether it is our spirit, our creativity, or our glorious

uniqueness. " ~~~Gilda Radner

http://angienv.multiply.com

http://www.FamilyLifePharmacy.com

Re: What the heck to drink instead of diet soda/ aspartame

concern

I quit drinking diet coke 9 days ago. I have no cravings for

sweets or carbs. I have had some pretty strong cravings, though, for raw

cabbage, radishes, oranges and water!! I have never liked to drink water, but

now actually enjoy it!

I have lost 7 lbs in these past 9 days. Best part is....I DON " T HURT NOW!!!! I

have thought that I must have a milder case of fibro than those on the list. Now

I'm wondering if it isn't aspartme poisoning causing my problem.

Just my thoughts!

--

Sue

---- wenzdai wrote:

> Try Water.

> Rubbermaid makes 1/2 liter and 1 liter drinking bottles with a flip top lid.

> Look on the bottom of any plastic container for a triangle with a number in

it. If the # is 1,

> 3 or 7 don 't buy it (same goes for baby bottles and sippi cups) Plastic

products with these

> #s leach poison into the liquid especialy when heated or used repeatedly.

There has been

> alot on the news about this recently.

> The new Rubbermaid bottles (you can get them at Rite Aid) have a 5 in the

triangle- this is

> safe. Water can be flavored with a small amout of juice if you want something

sweet-

> apple or fruit punch work good.

> We all need to be drinking A LOT of water. Especialy if we get muscle spasms

or are on

> meds.

> Live long and prosper,

> Cassandra.

>

>

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

>

> 1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone on the list as

to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always check with your dr.

Some treatments are dangerous when given along with other meds as well as to

certain health conditions or just dangerous in general.

>

> 2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it is) pls don't

be afraid to ask for help. It is the first step to trying to make that

situation better.

>

> 3. To unsubscribe the e-mail is: Fibromyalgia_ Support_Group- unsubscribe@

yahoogroups. com

>

> 4. Also, it is not uncommon for more than one member to be feeling bad at the

same time when it comes to flares and b/c of that potentially take something

another member says the wrong way. And that includes the things that one member

may find funny (even if it's laughing at fibro itself) even though we who deal

with illness whether one such as fibro or multiple illnesses try to keep a sense

of humor.

>

> 5. Pls let's be gentle with each other, and if you are having a bad day pls

let us know so that we can do our best to offer our support.

>

> Have a nice day everyone.

>

[Guest guest]

You can buy a lot of the propel, and other powders in little packets now. Just

a little bit can give the water a bit of flavor. I can get 4-6 bottles of

flavor out of one packet. But alot of them have aspartame so you'd have to shop

them.

Angie Harley Mama Double-D

Carson City, NV; Single, five children (3 at home), 2 dogs, 4 cats, snow skiing,

camping, Harley Rider, Lone Wolf, Blue Thong Society/High Sierra Thong Snappers

member, LFA Advocate, independent, opinionated, outspoken, and open minded.

" It's always something. " ~~~Gilda Radner

" While we have the gift of life, it seems to me the only tragedy is to allow

part of us to die - whether it is our spirit, our creativity, or our glorious

uniqueness. " ~~~Gilda Radner

http://angienv.multiply.com

http://www.FamilyLifePharmacy.com

Re: What the heck to drink instead of diet soda/ aspartame

concern

Gosh, I need to try this too!!! I drink about 5 or 6 diet

drinks a day. What a simple way to help our pain.

Annie

karriemom (AT) charter (DOT) net wrote:

I quit drinking diet coke 9 days ago. I have no cravings for sweets or

carbs. I have had some pretty strong cravings, though, for raw cabbage,

radishes, oranges and water!! I have never liked to drink water, but now

actually enjoy it!

I have lost 7 lbs in these past 9 days. Best part is....I DON " T HURT NOW!!!! I

have thought that I must have a milder case of fibro than those on the list. Now

I'm wondering if it isn't aspartme poisoning causing my problem.

Just my thoughts!

--

Sue

---- wenzdai wrote:

> Try Water.

> Rubbermaid makes 1/2 liter and 1 liter drinking bottles with a flip top lid.

> Look on the bottom of any plastic container for a triangle with a number in

it. If the # is 1,

> 3 or 7 don 't buy it (same goes for baby bottles and sippi cups) Plastic

products with these

> #s leach poison into the liquid especialy when heated or used repeatedly.

There has been

> alot on the news about this recently.

> The new Rubbermaid bottles (you can get them at Rite Aid) have a 5 in the

triangle- this is

> safe. Water can be flavored with a small amout of juice if you want something

sweet-

> apple or fruit punch work good.

> We all need to be drinking A LOT of water. Especialy if we get muscle spasms

or are on

> meds.

> Live long and prosper,

> Cassandra.

>

>

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

>

> 1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone on the list as

to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always check with your dr. Some

treatments are dangerous when given along with other meds as well as to certain

health conditions or just dangerous in general.

>

> 2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it is) pls don't

be afraid to ask for help. It is the first step to trying to make that situation

better.

>

> 3. To unsubscribe the e-mail is: Fibromyalgia_ Support_Group- unsubscribe@

yahoogroups. com

>

> 4. Also, it is not uncommon for more than one member to be feeling bad at the

same time when it comes to flares and b/c of that potentially take something

another member says the wrong way. And that includes the things that one member

may find funny (even if it's laughing at fibro itself) even though we who deal

with illness whether one such as fibro or multiple illnesses try to keep a sense

of humor.

>

> 5. Pls let's be gentle with each other, and if you are having a bad day pls

let us know so that we can do our best to offer our support.

>

> Have a nice day everyone.

>

[Guest guest]

My mom used to buy the lemon juice that came in a plastic lemon to squirt in her

water bottles.

Angie Harley Mama Double-D

Carson City, NV; Single, five children (3 at home), 2 dogs, 4 cats, snow skiing,

camping, Harley Rider, Lone Wolf, Blue Thong Society/High Sierra Thong Snappers

member, LFA Advocate, independent, opinionated, outspoken, and open minded.

" It's always something. " ~~~Gilda Radner

" While we have the gift of life, it seems to me the only tragedy is to allow

part of us to die - whether it is our spirit, our creativity, or our glorious

uniqueness. " ~~~Gilda Radner

http://angienv.multiply.com

http://www.FamilyLifePharmacy.com

Re: What the heck to drink instead of diet soda/ aspartame

concern

Gosh, I need to try this too!!! I drink about 5 or 6 diet

drinks a day. What a simple way to help our pain.

Annie

karriemom (AT) charter (DOT) net wrote:

I quit drinking diet coke 9 days ago. I have no cravings for sweets or

carbs. I have had some pretty strong cravings, though, for raw cabbage,

radishes, oranges and water!! I have never liked to drink water, but now

actually enjoy it!

I have lost 7 lbs in these past 9 days. Best part is....I DON " T HURT NOW!!!! I

have thought that I must have a milder case of fibro than those on the list. Now

I'm wondering if it isn't aspartme poisoning causing my problem.

Just my thoughts!

--

Sue

---- wenzdai wrote:

> Try Water.

> Rubbermaid makes 1/2 liter and 1 liter drinking bottles with a flip top lid.

> Look on the bottom of any plastic container for a triangle with a number in

it. If the # is 1,

> 3 or 7 don 't buy it (same goes for baby bottles and sippi cups) Plastic

products with these

> #s leach poison into the liquid especialy when heated or used repeatedly.

There has been

> alot on the news about this recently.

> The new Rubbermaid bottles (you can get them at Rite Aid) have a 5 in the

triangle- this is

> safe. Water can be flavored with a small amout of juice if you want something

sweet-

> apple or fruit punch work good.

> We all need to be drinking A LOT of water. Especialy if we get muscle spasms

or are on

> meds.

> Live long and prosper,

> Cassandra.

>

>

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

>

> 1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone on the list as

to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always check with your dr. Some

treatments are dangerous when given along with other meds as well as to certain

health conditions or just dangerous in general.

>

> 2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it is) pls don't

be afraid to ask for help. It is the first step to trying to make that situation

better.

>

> 3. To unsubscribe the e-mail is: Fibromyalgia_ Support_Group- unsubscribe@

yahoogroups. com

>

> 4. Also, it is not uncommon for more than one member to be feeling bad at the

same time when it comes to flares and b/c of that potentially take something

another member says the wrong way. And that includes the things that one member

may find funny (even if it's laughing at fibro itself) even though we who deal

with illness whether one such as fibro or multiple illnesses try to keep a sense

of humor.

>

> 5. Pls let's be gentle with each other, and if you are having a bad day pls

let us know so that we can do our best to offer our support.

>

> Have a nice day everyone.

>

[Guest guest]

topomax and drugs like that will do it.

 Diane http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/47.gif " >

Re: What the heck to drink instead of diet soda/ aspartame

concern

                I quit drinking diet coke 9 days ago. I have no cravings for

sweets or carbs. I have had some pretty strong cravings, though, for raw

cabbage, radishes, oranges and water!! I have never liked to drink water, but

now actually enjoy it!

I have lost 7 lbs in these past 9 days. Best part is....I DON " T HURT NOW!!!! I

have thought that I must have a milder case of fibro than those on the list. Now

I'm wondering if it isn't aspartme poisoning causing my problem.

Just my thoughts!

--

Sue

---- wenzdai wrote:

> Try Water.

>  Rubbermaid makes 1/2 liter and 1 liter drinking bottles with a flip top lid. 

> Look on the bottom of any plastic container for a triangle with a number in

it. If the # is 1,

> 3 or 7 don 't buy it (same goes for baby bottles and sippi cups) Plastic

products with these

> #s leach poison into the liquid especialy when heated or used repeatedly.

There has been

> alot on the news about this recently.

> The new Rubbermaid bottles (you can get them at Rite Aid) have a 5 in the

triangle- this is

> safe.  Water can be flavored with a small amout of juice if you want something

sweet-

> apple or fruit punch work good. 

> We all need to be drinking A LOT of water. Especialy if we get muscle spasms

or are on

> meds.

> Live long and prosper,

> Cassandra.

>

>

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

>

> 1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone on the list as

to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always check with your dr. 

Some treatments are dangerous when given along with other meds as well as to

certain health conditions or just dangerous in general.

>

> 2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it is) pls don't

be afraid to ask for help.  It is the first step to trying to make that

situation better.

>

> 3. To unsubscribe the e-mail is: Fibromyalgia_ Support_Group- unsubscribe@

yahoogroups. com

>

> 4. Also, it is not uncommon for more than one member to be feeling bad at the

same time when it comes to flares and b/c of that potentially take something

another member says the wrong way.  And that includes the things that one member

may find funny (even if it's laughing at fibro itself) even though we who deal

with illness whether one such as fibro or multiple illnesses try to keep a sense

of humor.

>

> 5. Pls let's be gentle with each other, and if you are having a bad day pls

let us know so that we can do our best to offer our support.

>

> Have a nice day everyone.

>

[Guest guest]

Ahhhhhh I just started Topomax... that must be it.... guess I may have to

adjust or give up DP... wow that would be a miracle...

Angie Harley Mama Double-D

Carson City, NV; Single, five children (3 at home), 2 dogs, 4 cats, snow skiing,

camping, Harley Rider, Lone Wolf, Blue Thong Society/High Sierra Thong Snappers

member, LFA Advocate, independent, opinionated, outspoken, and open minded.

" It's always something. " ~~~Gilda Radner

" While we have the gift of life, it seems to me the only tragedy is to allow

part of us to die - whether it is our spirit, our creativity, or our glorious

uniqueness. " ~~~Gilda Radner

http://angienv.multiply.com

http://www.FamilyLifePharmacy.com

Re: What the heck to drink instead of diet soda/ aspartame

concern

I quit drinking diet coke 9 days ago. I have no cravings for

sweets or carbs. I have had some pretty strong cravings, though, for raw

cabbage, radishes, oranges and water!! I have never liked to drink water, but

now actually enjoy it!

I have lost 7 lbs in these past 9 days. Best part is....I DON " T HURT NOW!!!! I

have thought that I must have a milder case of fibro than those on the list. Now

I'm wondering if it isn't aspartme poisoning causing my problem.

Just my thoughts!

--

Sue

---- wenzdai wrote:

> Try Water.

> Rubbermaid makes 1/2 liter and 1 liter drinking bottles with a flip top lid.

> Look on the bottom of any plastic container for a triangle with a number in

it. If the # is 1,

> 3 or 7 don 't buy it (same goes for baby bottles and sippi cups) Plastic

products with these

> #s leach poison into the liquid especialy when heated or used repeatedly.

There has been

> alot on the news about this recently.

> The new Rubbermaid bottles (you can get them at Rite Aid) have a 5 in the

triangle- this is

> safe. Water can be flavored with a small amout of juice if you want something

sweet-

> apple or fruit punch work good.

> We all need to be drinking A LOT of water. Especialy if we get muscle spasms

or are on

> meds.

> Live long and prosper,

> Cassandra.

>

>

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

>

> 1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone on the list as

to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always check with your dr.

Some treatments are dangerous when given along with other meds as well as to

certain health conditions or just dangerous in general.

>

> 2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it is) pls don't

be afraid to ask for help. It is the first step to trying to make that

situation better.

>

> 3. To unsubscribe the e-mail is: Fibromyalgia_ Support_Group- unsubscribe@

yahoogroups. com

>

> 4. Also, it is not uncommon for more than one member to be feeling bad at the

same time when it comes to flares and b/c of that potentially take something

another member says the wrong way. And that includes the things that one member

may find funny (even if it's laughing at fibro itself) even though we who deal

with illness whether one such as fibro or multiple illnesses try to keep a sense

of humor.

>

> 5. Pls let's be gentle with each other, and if you are having a bad day pls

let us know so that we can do our best to offer our support.

>

> Have a nice day everyone.

>

[Guest guest]

Today found out the store brand diet drinks I buy have aspartame in

them. But have only been drink one can every few days. Otherwise drink

Lipton Diet Berry tea in the day time and Lipton brewed tea in the

evening. Since I was drinking my brewed tea too fast I added bottled

lemon drops to it which helped. On weekends we do split a diet coke

each day we go to the movies. Also drink plenty of water since I am

always thirsty from my diuretic.

Debbie L

[Guest guest]

I never drink soda out of a can because to me it has a funny taste to

it. Could just be me though

N.

[Guest guest]

it eventually gets better, but the taste of carbonated drinks stayed with me

about 6 months. funny however was i could drink coke icees with no bad taste.

 

 Diane http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/47.gif " >

Re: What the heck to drink instead of diet soda/ aspartame

concern

                I quit drinking diet coke 9 days ago. I have no cravings for

sweets or carbs. I have had some pretty strong cravings, though, for raw

cabbage, radishes, oranges and water!! I have never liked to drink water, but

now actually enjoy it!

I have lost 7 lbs in these past 9 days. Best part is....I DON " T HURT NOW!!!! I

have thought that I must have a milder case of fibro than those on the list. Now

I'm wondering if it isn't aspartme poisoning causing my problem.

Just my thoughts!

--

Sue

---- wenzdai wrote:

> Try Water.

>  Rubbermaid makes 1/2 liter and 1 liter drinking bottles with a flip top lid. 

> Look on the bottom of any plastic container for a triangle with a number in

it. If the # is 1,

> 3 or 7 don 't buy it (same goes for baby bottles and sippi cups) Plastic

products with these

> #s leach poison into the liquid especialy when heated or used repeatedly.

There has been

> alot on the news about this recently.

> The new Rubbermaid bottles (you can get them at Rite Aid) have a 5 in the

triangle- this is

> safe.  Water can be flavored with a small amout of juice if you want something

sweet-

> apple or fruit punch work good. 

> We all need to be drinking A LOT of water. Especialy if we get muscle spasms

or are on

> meds.

> Live long and prosper,

> Cassandra.

>

>

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

>

> 1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone on the list as

to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always check with your dr. 

Some treatments are dangerous when given along with other meds as well as to

certain health conditions or just dangerous in general.

>

> 2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it is) pls don't

be afraid to ask for help.  It is the first step to trying to make that

situation better.

>

> 3. To unsubscribe the e-mail is: Fibromyalgia_ Support_Group- unsubscribe@

yahoogroups. com

>

> 4. Also, it is not uncommon for more than one member to be feeling bad at the

same time when it comes to flares and b/c of that potentially take something

another member says the wrong way.  And that includes the things that one member

may find funny (even if it's laughing at fibro itself) even though we who deal

with illness whether one such as fibro or multiple illnesses try to keep a sense

of humor.

>

> 5. Pls let's be gentle with each other, and if you are having a bad day pls

let us know so that we can do our best to offer our support.

>

> Have a nice day everyone.

>

[Guest guest]

Fortunately (or unfortunately) I've always thought that the

aspartame/fake sugar thing was bad for you. I figured that we're all

going to die eventually and it seems like everyday they come up with

something ELSE that you eat that is going to kill you so I've never

been a big diet soda fan (although for awhile I got hooked on diet

cherry 7up but the after taste to me was gross). I always drank the

real thing with ALL the sugar. I used to get one fountain pop from 7-

11 every work day but it gets expensive. I started weening (sp)

myself off of that and then found Mcs sweet tea about 6 months

ago. They don't have this in Michigan (I moved to Florida 2 years

ago. Sweet tea is a big thing down in the south). Anyways, I am

addicted. I try to not get one but always break down and buy one

(Mcs is right across the street from my work). I've tried to

make it myself but the sugar doesn't desolve very well so I drive

across the street (the road is super busy and you can never get

across if you walk). It's pretty sad. When I ask for a sweet tea

with no ice (it costs $1.07 buy the way ;-) ) they know it's me.

What's even worse is that usually at lunch I park somewhere in my car

and read. One of the managers saw that I'm always reading while

waiting in line with the other cars and she's a big reader so we are

now swapping books - LOL!! By the way, if anyone is looking for HOT

vampire stories, I found this author - J.R. Ward - that has a

series. SMOKING!!! The manager at Mcs loved them. Ok, back

to the point. I try to drink water but always give in to the sweet

tea. Those vitamin waters, etc have a ton of sugar in them too so

you all might want to check the labels before buying. Sorry I

rambled...

~Krista

>

> Try Water.

> Rubbermaid makes 1/2 liter and 1 liter drinking bottles with a

flip top lid.

> Look on the bottom of any plastic container for a triangle with a

number in it. If the # is 1,

> 3 or 7 don 't buy it (same goes for baby bottles and sippi cups)

Plastic products with these

> #s leach poison into the liquid especialy when heated or used

repeatedly. There has been

> alot on the news about this recently.

> The new Rubbermaid bottles (you can get them at Rite Aid) have a 5

in the triangle- this is

> safe. Water can be flavored with a small amout of juice if you

want something sweet-

> apple or fruit punch work good.

> We all need to be drinking A LOT of water. Especialy if we get

muscle spasms or are on

> meds.

> Live long and prosper,

> Cassandra.

>

[Guest guest]

Just FYI, Mc's now has sweet tea in Michigan. To make it at home,

make REALLY strong tea and put the sugar into the tea while the tea is

hot and make a tea " syrup " . Then dilute the tea to taste and cool. I

make it all of the time. Some people make a " batch " of the syrup and

keep it to use as needed.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Sometimes when my sinuses are acting up, things don't taste right. Now for

what to drink instead of artificial sweetners? I drink water with fresh

lime/lemon orange slices, green tea sweetened with raw sugar or honey,

juices and flavored waters in the bottle. Made a difference in how I feel as

far as fatigue goes. Hope you feel better.

Hugs,

[image: ndaAppleBlossomsbyNoelleLeanne-vi.jpg picture by herbalady]

> on that topic; anyone ever have things like soda not taste right? It's

> mostly the beverages; and mostly the diet soda that tastes funny to me...

> been about 2 weeks now... I'm figuring its the sinus infection... anyone?

>

> Angie Harley Mama Double-D

> Carson City, NV; Single, five children (3 at home), 2 dogs, 4 cats, snow

> skiing, camping, Harley Rider, Lone Wolf, Blue Thong Society/High Sierra

> Thong Snappers member, LFA Advocate, independent, opinionated, outspoken,

> and open minded.

>

>

> " It's always something. " ~~~Gilda Radner

>

>

>

> " While we have the gift of life, it seems to me the only tragedy is to

> allow part of us to die - whether it is our spirit, our creativity, or our

> glorious uniqueness. " ~~~Gilda Radner

>

>

> http://angienv.multiply.com

> http://www.FamilyLifePharmacy.com http://www.familylifepharmacy.com/>

>

>

>

>

> Re: What the heck to drink instead of diet soda/ aspartame

> concern

>

> I quit drinking diet coke 9 days ago. I have no cravings for

> sweets or carbs. I have had some pretty strong cravings, though, for raw

> cabbage, radishes, oranges and water!! I have never liked to drink water,

> but now actually enjoy it!

> I have lost 7 lbs in these past 9 days. Best part is....I DON " T HURT

> NOW!!!! I have thought that I must have a milder case of fibro than those on

> the list. Now I'm wondering if it isn't aspartme poisoning causing my

> problem.

> Just my thoughts!

> --

> Sue

>

>

> ---- wenzdai wrote:

> > Try Water.

> > Rubbermaid makes 1/2 liter and 1 liter drinking bottles with a flip top

> lid.

> > Look on the bottom of any plastic container for a triangle with a number

> in it. If the # is 1,

> > 3 or 7 don 't buy it (same goes for baby bottles and sippi cups) Plastic

> products with these

> > #s leach poison into the liquid especialy when heated or used repeatedly.

> There has been

> > alot on the news about this recently.

> > The new Rubbermaid bottles (you can get them at Rite Aid) have a 5 in the

> triangle- this is

> > safe. Water can be flavored with a small amout of juice if you want

> something sweet-

> > apple or fruit punch work good.

> > We all need to be drinking A LOT of water. Especialy if we get muscle

> spasms or are on

> > meds.

> > Live long and prosper,

> > Cassandra.

> >

> >

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

> >

> > 1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone on the

> list as to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always check with

> your dr. Some treatments are dangerous when given along with other meds as

> well as to certain health conditions or just dangerous in general.

> >

> > 2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it is) pls

> don't be afraid to ask for help. It is the first step to trying to make

> that situation better.

> >

> > 3. To unsubscribe the e-mail is: Fibromyalgia_ Support_Group-

> unsubscribe@ yahoogroups. com

> >

> > 4. Also, it is not uncommon for more than one member to be feeling bad at

> the same time when it comes to flares and b/c of that potentially take

> something another member says the wrong way. And that includes the things

> that one member may find funny (even if it's laughing at fibro itself) even

> though we who deal with illness whether one such as fibro or multiple

> illnesses try to keep a sense of humor.

> >

> > 5. Pls let's be gentle with each other, and if you are having a bad day

> pls let us know so that we can do our best to offer our support.

> >

> > Have a nice day everyone.

> >

[Guest guest]

Yep, thanks Angie, I'm going to have to do some brainstorming. I talked to my

sister in law who has MS and the doctor told her NO artificial sweetners of any

kind. He said even Splenda, while made with sugar, still has some bad things in

it. Soooo....I'll be weaning myself off I guess!!

/Mi

Re: What the heck to drink instead of diet soda/ aspartame

concern

Gosh, I need to try this too!!! I drink about 5 or 6 diet drinks a day. What a

simple way to help our pain.

Annie

karriemom (AT) charter (DOT) net wrote:

I quit drinking diet coke 9 days ago. I have no cravings for sweets or carbs.

I have had some pretty strong cravings, though, for raw cabbage, radishes,

oranges and water!! I have never liked to drink water, but now actually enjoy

it!

I have lost 7 lbs in these past 9 days. Best part is....I DON " T HURT NOW!!!! I

have thought that I must have a milder case of fibro than those on the list. Now

I'm wondering if it isn't aspartme poisoning causing my problem.

Just my thoughts!

--

Sue

---- wenzdai wrote:

> Try Water.

> Rubbermaid makes 1/2 liter and 1 liter drinking bottles with a flip top lid.

> Look on the bottom of any plastic container for a triangle with a number in

it. If the # is 1,

> 3 or 7 don 't buy it (same goes for baby bottles and sippi cups) Plastic

products with these

> #s leach poison into the liquid especialy when heated or used repeatedly.

There has been

> alot on the news about this recently.

> The new Rubbermaid bottles (you can get them at Rite Aid) have a 5 in the

triangle- this is

> safe. Water can be flavored with a small amout of juice if you want

something sweet-

> apple or fruit punch work good.

> We all need to be drinking A LOT of water. Especialy if we get muscle spasms

or are on

> meds.

> Live long and prosper,

> Cassandra.

>

>

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

>

> 1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone on the list

as to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always check with your dr.

Some treatments are dangerous when given along with other meds as well as to

certain health conditions or just dangerous in general.

>

> 2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it is) pls don't

be afraid to ask for help. It is the first step to trying to make that situation

better.

>

> 3. To unsubscribe the e-mail is: Fibromyalgia_ Support_Group- unsubscribe@

yahoogroups. com

>

> 4. Also, it is not uncommon for more than one member to be feeling bad at

the same time when it comes to flares and b/c of that potentially take something

another member says the wrong way. And that includes the things that one member

may find funny (even if it's laughing at fibro itself) even though we who deal

with illness whether one such as fibro or multiple illnesses try to keep a sense

of humor.

>

> 5. Pls let's be gentle with each other, and if you are having a bad day pls

let us know so that we can do our best to offer our support.

>

> Have a nice day everyone.

>

[Guest guest]

Krista,

I LOVE sweet tea. When hubby and I were on vacation last year in South

Carolina...I became addicted!! And, I just saw an ad on tv about a week ago that

Mc's has sweet tea here....Must try it!!!

/Mi

Re: What the heck to drink instead of diet soda/ aspartame

concern

Fortunately (or unfortunately) I've always thought that the

aspartame/fake sugar thing was bad for you. I figured that we're all

going to die eventually and it seems like everyday they come up with

something ELSE that you eat that is going to kill you so I've never

been a big diet soda fan (although for awhile I got hooked on diet

cherry 7up but the after taste to me was gross). I always drank the

real thing with ALL the sugar. I used to get one fountain pop from 7-

11 every work day but it gets expensive. I started weening (sp)

myself off of that and then found Mcs sweet tea about 6 months

ago. They don't have this in Michigan (I moved to Florida 2 years

ago. Sweet tea is a big thing down in the south). Anyways, I am

addicted. I try to not get one but always break down and buy one

(Mcs is right across the street from my work). I've tried to

make it myself but the sugar doesn't desolve very well so I drive

across the street (the road is super busy and you can never get

across if you walk). It's pretty sad. When I ask for a sweet tea

with no ice (it costs $1.07 buy the way ;-) ) they know it's me.

What's even worse is that usually at lunch I park somewhere in my car

and read. One of the managers saw that I'm always reading while

waiting in line with the other cars and she's a big reader so we are

now swapping books - LOL!! By the way, if anyone is looking for HOT

vampire stories, I found this author - J.R. Ward - that has a

series. SMOKING!!! The manager at Mcs loved them. Ok, back

to the point. I try to drink water but always give in to the sweet

tea. Those vitamin waters, etc have a ton of sugar in them too so

you all might want to check the labels before buying. Sorry I

rambled...

~Krista

>

> Try Water.

> Rubbermaid makes 1/2 liter and 1 liter drinking bottles with a

flip top lid.

> Look on the bottom of any plastic container for a triangle with a

number in it. If the # is 1,

> 3 or 7 don 't buy it (same goes for baby bottles and sippi cups)

Plastic products with these

> #s leach poison into the liquid especialy when heated or used

repeatedly. There has been

> alot on the news about this recently.

> The new Rubbermaid bottles (you can get them at Rite Aid) have a 5

in the triangle- this is

> safe. Water can be flavored with a small amout of juice if you

want something sweet-

> apple or fruit punch work good.

> We all need to be drinking A LOT of water. Especialy if we get

muscle spasms or are on

> meds.

> Live long and prosper,

> Cassandra.

>

[Guest guest]

Sounds like some of us southerners need to come do cookin and makin tea for

ya'll.

and if McD's sweet tea is like down here, it will put you into a diabetic

coma,lol.

Diane

Diane http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/47.gif " >

Re: Re: What the heck to drink instead of diet soda/ aspartame

concern

Just FYI, Mc's now has sweet tea in Michigan. To make it at home,

make REALLY strong tea and put the sugar into the tea while the tea is

hot and make a tea " syrup " . Then dilute the tea to taste and cool. I

make it all of the time. Some people make a " batch " of the syrup and

keep it to use as needed.

>

>

------------------------------------

1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone on the list as

to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always check with your dr.

Some treatments are dangerous when given along with other meds as well as to

certain health conditions or just dangerous in general.

2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it is) pls don't be

afraid to ask for help. It is the first step to trying to make that situation

better.

3. To unsubscribe the e-mail is:

Fibromyalgia_Support_Group-unsubscribe

4. Also, it is not uncommon for more than one member to be feeling bad at the

same time when it comes to flares and b/c of that potentially take something

another member says the wrong way. And that includes the things that one member

may find funny (even if it's laughing at fibro itself) even though we who deal

with illness whether one such as fibro or multiple illnesses try to keep a sense

of humor.

5. Pls let's be gentle with each other, and if you are having a bad day pls let

us know so that we can do our best to offer our support.

Have a nice day everyone.

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Being that I am from the Southeast, I'm use to having a pitcher of iced tea

around all the time. It's a habit that never went away in all the years I've

lived in Connecticut. My friends are all very glad now because after they had a

nice, tall, glass of tea filled with ice cubes tinkling in the glass a few

times, they fell in love with it. They all say that mine is better than what

I've told them they can make (my recipe so to speak), but then I think most

things are better when you don't have to make them. Although I love my iced tea

too. I was always assigned to bring big containers of it to all of our church

functions. Sometimes in the summer I put a little blade of mint in it.

I heat enough water for 8 tea bags, about a 1/2 gallon and bring it to a boil

and let it steep for about 30 minutes and then (like you said) put the sugar in

while it is still piping hot and after I take the tea bags out. Then I add

water and put it in large glass jars to store in the refrigerator. It lasts

about 3 days that way. I don't really have a syrup but have a little more water

than that. Sometimes I use three ginseng tea bags from Japan in addition, when

I am brewing it. It really tastes good that way too. It's in demand now both

summer and winter by my friends and family. They got used to the southern way

of drinking it with dinner, that or water, and having it around all the time.

It is very refreshing and really quenches thirst.

The Mcs here has just started having ice tea too, but I haven't tried

it. Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts have it now too.

TTFN,

Marti

Sullivan jacquelinesullivan@...> wrote:

Just FYI, Mc's now has sweet tea in Michigan. To make it at

home,

make REALLY strong tea and put the sugar into the tea while the tea is

hot and make a tea " syrup " . Then dilute the tea to taste and cool. I

make it all of the time. Some people make a " batch " of the syrup and

keep it to use as needed.

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Don't know when it happened but after growing up in southern Illinois

where most of my ancestors had moved from Virginia to Tennessee to

Kentucky and then to Illinois, everyone drank sweet tea, but I seldom

ever drink sweetened tea. Once in awhile, I might have one glass at

a Cracker Barrel where I also go to get my fix of country fried

steak, fried okra and a few other things! But I have been drinking

unsweetened tea for so long, that drinking it the way I used to make,

my mother, aunts and most of my other maternal relatives drink it, I

just don't like any more. And unlike so many of my family, I want my

coffee black and one of the Starbucks Extra Bold blends. I suppose

some of that is the result of not living in areas where Sweetened tea

was the norm. But I may just get used to drinking it once we move

back to So. Illinois this summer.

> Just FYI, Mc's now has sweet tea in Michigan. To

make it at home,

> make REALLY strong tea and put the sugar into the tea while the tea

is

> hot and make a tea " syrup " . Then dilute the tea to taste and cool.

I

> make it all of the time. Some people make a " batch " of the syrup

and

> keep it to use as needed.

>

>

>

> >

> >

>

>

>

>

>

>

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