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I have a lot of 400 mg Asacol in search of a home (hundreds of pills). I was on

a 12 per day and got switched to 6mp so have a lot left over. It's the solid red

pill not a capsule so nothing could be fiddled with.

I think I'd feel funny about sending to an individual in case they blamed me for

any reason. Is there a humanitarian organization that anyone knows of? I sure

don't want to throw them away.

Thanks

BTW my modified SCDiet is working wonderfully. I cannot eat fruit or have fruit

juices or SCD yogurt but am soooo much improved. I also just discovered that

nuts are much better for me after soaking and drying.

This is my second attempt on the diet. I tried it 5 years ago with no success.

This time I paid 100% attention to what foods were reacting with my gut and even

if they were SCD legal removed the offenders.

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I have a lot of 400 mg Asacol in search of a home (hundreds of pills). I was on

a 12 per day and got switched to 6mp so have a lot left over. It's the solid red

pill not a capsule so nothing could be fiddled with.

I think I'd feel funny about sending to an individual in case they blamed me for

any reason. Is there a humanitarian organization that anyone knows of? I sure

don't want to throw them away.

Thanks

BTW my modified SCDiet is working wonderfully. I cannot eat fruit or have fruit

juices or SCD yogurt but am soooo much improved. I also just discovered that

nuts are much better for me after soaking and drying.

This is my second attempt on the diet. I tried it 5 years ago with no success.

This time I paid 100% attention to what foods were reacting with my gut and even

if they were SCD legal removed the offenders.

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Not sure of any humanitarian places you can donate to, but it's ironic that i'm in need of Asacol right now. I'm between jobs and have no insurance. One bottle is $350.00 without coverage, way beyond what I can afford.I completely understand not wanting to send them to an individual, so if you're not comfortable with the idea that's perfectly ok. If you change your mind, i'd definitely be interested. I don't need alot, just some to hold me over until I have coverage again.-UC - 1+ yearsSCD - 7 months 100% strict and 4 months restricted diet.Asacol - 5 pills a dayTo: BTVC-SCD From: imagardener2@...Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:25:46 +0000Subject: where to donate Asacol

I have a lot of 400 mg Asacol in search of a home (hundreds of pills). I was on a 12 per day and got switched to 6mp so have a lot left over. It's the solid red pill not a capsule so nothing could be fiddled with.

I think I'd feel funny about sending to an individual in case they blamed me for any reason. Is there a humanitarian organization that anyone knows of? I sure don't want to throw them away.

Thanks

BTW my modified SCDiet is working wonderfully. I cannot eat fruit or have fruit juices or SCD yogurt but am soooo much improved. I also just discovered that nuts are much better for me after soaking and drying.

This is my second attempt on the diet. I tried it 5 years ago with no success. This time I paid 100% attention to what foods were reacting with my gut and even if they were SCD legal removed the offenders.

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Not sure of any humanitarian places you can donate to, but it's ironic that i'm in need of Asacol right now. I'm between jobs and have no insurance. One bottle is $350.00 without coverage, way beyond what I can afford.I completely understand not wanting to send them to an individual, so if you're not comfortable with the idea that's perfectly ok. If you change your mind, i'd definitely be interested. I don't need alot, just some to hold me over until I have coverage again.-UC - 1+ yearsSCD - 7 months 100% strict and 4 months restricted diet.Asacol - 5 pills a dayTo: BTVC-SCD From: imagardener2@...Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:25:46 +0000Subject: where to donate Asacol

I have a lot of 400 mg Asacol in search of a home (hundreds of pills). I was on a 12 per day and got switched to 6mp so have a lot left over. It's the solid red pill not a capsule so nothing could be fiddled with.

I think I'd feel funny about sending to an individual in case they blamed me for any reason. Is there a humanitarian organization that anyone knows of? I sure don't want to throw them away.

Thanks

BTW my modified SCDiet is working wonderfully. I cannot eat fruit or have fruit juices or SCD yogurt but am soooo much improved. I also just discovered that nuts are much better for me after soaking and drying.

This is my second attempt on the diet. I tried it 5 years ago with no success. This time I paid 100% attention to what foods were reacting with my gut and even if they were SCD legal removed the offenders.

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I know what you mean! I always feel so bad when I throw out a ton of meds that I

no longer need. Right now I have a bunch of Humira with no home.

Holly

Crohn's

SCD 12/01/08

>

> I have a lot of 400 mg Asacol in search of a home (hundreds of pills). I was

on a 12 per day and got switched to 6mp so have a lot left over. It's the solid

red pill not a capsule so nothing could be fiddled with.

>

> I think I'd feel funny about sending to an individual in case they blamed me

for any reason. Is there a humanitarian organization that anyone knows of? I

sure don't want to throw them away.

>

> Thanks

>

> BTW my modified SCDiet is working wonderfully. I cannot eat fruit or have

fruit juices or SCD yogurt but am soooo much improved. I also just discovered

that nuts are much better for me after soaking and drying.

>

> This is my second attempt on the diet. I tried it 5 years ago with no success.

This time I paid 100% attention to what foods were reacting with my gut and even

if they were SCD legal removed the offenders.

>

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I know what you mean! I always feel so bad when I throw out a ton of meds that I

no longer need. Right now I have a bunch of Humira with no home.

Holly

Crohn's

SCD 12/01/08

>

> I have a lot of 400 mg Asacol in search of a home (hundreds of pills). I was

on a 12 per day and got switched to 6mp so have a lot left over. It's the solid

red pill not a capsule so nothing could be fiddled with.

>

> I think I'd feel funny about sending to an individual in case they blamed me

for any reason. Is there a humanitarian organization that anyone knows of? I

sure don't want to throw them away.

>

> Thanks

>

> BTW my modified SCDiet is working wonderfully. I cannot eat fruit or have

fruit juices or SCD yogurt but am soooo much improved. I also just discovered

that nuts are much better for me after soaking and drying.

>

> This is my second attempt on the diet. I tried it 5 years ago with no success.

This time I paid 100% attention to what foods were reacting with my gut and even

if they were SCD legal removed the offenders.

>

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Ditto! I even had all of this leftover methotrexate this summer (I would never

recommend those injections, by the way... they are what led me to SCD!!!).

Nobody would take the darn stuff- it's toxic for gosh sakes. Luckily the guy

where I get my labs done was willing to harbor it for me.

-Joanna

SCD 2009, Crohn's 1992, 30mg Prednisone

> >

> > I have a lot of 400 mg Asacol in search of a home (hundreds of pills). I was

on a 12 per day and got switched to 6mp so have a lot left over. It's the solid

red pill not a capsule so nothing could be fiddled with.

> >

> > I think I'd feel funny about sending to an individual in case they blamed me

for any reason. Is there a humanitarian organization that anyone knows of? I

sure don't want to throw them away.

> >

> > Thanks

> >

> > BTW my modified SCDiet is working wonderfully. I cannot eat fruit or have

fruit juices or SCD yogurt but am soooo much improved. I also just discovered

that nuts are much better for me after soaking and drying.

> >

> > This is my second attempt on the diet. I tried it 5 years ago with no

success. This time I paid 100% attention to what foods were reacting with my gut

and even if they were SCD legal removed the offenders.

> >

>

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Ditto! I even had all of this leftover methotrexate this summer (I would never

recommend those injections, by the way... they are what led me to SCD!!!).

Nobody would take the darn stuff- it's toxic for gosh sakes. Luckily the guy

where I get my labs done was willing to harbor it for me.

-Joanna

SCD 2009, Crohn's 1992, 30mg Prednisone

> >

> > I have a lot of 400 mg Asacol in search of a home (hundreds of pills). I was

on a 12 per day and got switched to 6mp so have a lot left over. It's the solid

red pill not a capsule so nothing could be fiddled with.

> >

> > I think I'd feel funny about sending to an individual in case they blamed me

for any reason. Is there a humanitarian organization that anyone knows of? I

sure don't want to throw them away.

> >

> > Thanks

> >

> > BTW my modified SCDiet is working wonderfully. I cannot eat fruit or have

fruit juices or SCD yogurt but am soooo much improved. I also just discovered

that nuts are much better for me after soaking and drying.

> >

> > This is my second attempt on the diet. I tried it 5 years ago with no

success. This time I paid 100% attention to what foods were reacting with my gut

and even if they were SCD legal removed the offenders.

> >

>

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I think actually it's illegal to give a prescription drug to someone

else. But after my brother died (cancer) there were a lot of drugs

leftover and my SIL donated them to a clinic for the poor, who were

thrilled to get them. Or possibly one of these organizations where

the medical people volunteer their time abroad? I would think something

like this would be glad to have them.

I have a lot of 400 mg Asacol in search of a home (hundreds of

pills). I was on a 12 per day and got switched to 6mp so have a lot left

over. It's the solid red pill not a capsule so nothing could be fiddled

with.

I think I'd feel funny about sending to an individual in case they

blamed me for any reason. Is there a humanitarian organization that

anyone knows of? I sure don't want to throw them away.

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I think actually it's illegal to give a prescription drug to someone

else. But after my brother died (cancer) there were a lot of drugs

leftover and my SIL donated them to a clinic for the poor, who were

thrilled to get them. Or possibly one of these organizations where

the medical people volunteer their time abroad? I would think something

like this would be glad to have them.

I have a lot of 400 mg Asacol in search of a home (hundreds of

pills). I was on a 12 per day and got switched to 6mp so have a lot left

over. It's the solid red pill not a capsule so nothing could be fiddled

with.

I think I'd feel funny about sending to an individual in case they

blamed me for any reason. Is there a humanitarian organization that

anyone knows of? I sure don't want to throw them away.

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If you have ccfa meetings locally, the moderators are usually doctors and affiliated with CCFA.  They may take the medicine.  It probably depends on the person.

 

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I think actually it's illegal to give a prescription drug to someone else.  But after my brother died (cancer) there were a lot of drugs leftover and my SIL donated them to a clinic for the poor, who were thrilled to get them.  Or possibly one of these organizations where the medical people volunteer their time abroad? I would think something like this would be glad to have them.

I have a lot of 400 mg Asacol in search of a home (hundreds of pills). I was on a 12 per day and got switched to 6mp so have a lot left over. It's the solid red pill not a capsule so nothing could be fiddled with.

I think I'd feel funny about sending to an individual in case they blamed me for any reason. Is there a humanitarian organization that anyone knows of? I sure don't want to throw them away.

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If you have ccfa meetings locally, the moderators are usually doctors and affiliated with CCFA.  They may take the medicine.  It probably depends on the person.

 

Debbie houston cd

 

I think actually it's illegal to give a prescription drug to someone else.  But after my brother died (cancer) there were a lot of drugs leftover and my SIL donated them to a clinic for the poor, who were thrilled to get them.  Or possibly one of these organizations where the medical people volunteer their time abroad? I would think something like this would be glad to have them.

I have a lot of 400 mg Asacol in search of a home (hundreds of pills). I was on a 12 per day and got switched to 6mp so have a lot left over. It's the solid red pill not a capsule so nothing could be fiddled with.

I think I'd feel funny about sending to an individual in case they blamed me for any reason. Is there a humanitarian organization that anyone knows of? I sure don't want to throw them away.

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All,I know it is a waste, but if you find no way to donate, you need to take them back to the pharmacy for disposal. Just throwing them away or flushing them causes all that medication to find it's way back into our food (seafood if flushed and in ground water if in the rubbish/landfill). This is a huge problem, so PLEASE take it to a pharmacy for disposal.AmeliaTo: BTVC-SCD Sent: Sat, March 13, 2010 9:42:37 PMSubject: Re: where to donate Asacol

I know what you mean! I always feel so bad when I throw out a ton of meds that I no longer need. Right now I have a bunch of Humira with no home.

Holly

Crohn's

SCD 12/01/08

>

> I have a lot of 400 mg Asacol in search of a home (hundreds of pills). I was on a 12 per day and got switched to 6mp so have a lot left over. It's the solid red pill not a capsule so nothing could be fiddled with.

>

> I think I'd feel funny about sending to an individual in case they blamed me for any reason. Is there a humanitarian organization that anyone knows of? I sure don't want to throw them away.

>

> Thanks

>

> BTW my modified SCDiet is working wonderfully. I cannot eat fruit or have fruit juices or SCD yogurt but am soooo much improved. I also just discovered that nuts are much better for me after soaking and drying.

>

> This is my second attempt on the diet. I tried it 5 years ago with no success. This time I paid 100% attention to what foods were reacting with my gut and even if they were SCD legal removed the offenders.

>

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All,I know it is a waste, but if you find no way to donate, you need to take them back to the pharmacy for disposal. Just throwing them away or flushing them causes all that medication to find it's way back into our food (seafood if flushed and in ground water if in the rubbish/landfill). This is a huge problem, so PLEASE take it to a pharmacy for disposal.AmeliaTo: BTVC-SCD Sent: Sat, March 13, 2010 9:42:37 PMSubject: Re: where to donate Asacol

I know what you mean! I always feel so bad when I throw out a ton of meds that I no longer need. Right now I have a bunch of Humira with no home.

Holly

Crohn's

SCD 12/01/08

>

> I have a lot of 400 mg Asacol in search of a home (hundreds of pills). I was on a 12 per day and got switched to 6mp so have a lot left over. It's the solid red pill not a capsule so nothing could be fiddled with.

>

> I think I'd feel funny about sending to an individual in case they blamed me for any reason. Is there a humanitarian organization that anyone knows of? I sure don't want to throw them away.

>

> Thanks

>

> BTW my modified SCDiet is working wonderfully. I cannot eat fruit or have fruit juices or SCD yogurt but am soooo much improved. I also just discovered that nuts are much better for me after soaking and drying.

>

> This is my second attempt on the diet. I tried it 5 years ago with no success. This time I paid 100% attention to what foods were reacting with my gut and even if they were SCD legal removed the offenders.

>

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I had some medication I was not using, so I gave it back to the doctor who

prescribed it. Apparently Medicare did not cover it, so she new some elderly

people on a fixed income that she could give it to. It was sealed in individual

doses, so there was no way it could have been tampered with though. We also have

a free clinic and pharmacy here that take medications, but I don't know about

what they would do with meds in an open container.

PJ

> >

> > I have a lot of 400 mg Asacol in search of a home (hundreds of pills). I was

on a 12 per day and got switched to 6mp so have a lot left over. It's the solid

red pill not a capsule so nothing could be fiddled with.

> >

> > I think I'd feel funny about sending to an individual in case they blamed me

for any reason. Is there a humanitarian organization that anyone knows of? I

sure don't want to throw them away.

> >

> > Thanks

> >

> > BTW my modified SCDiet is working wonderfully. I cannot eat fruit or have

fruit juices or SCD yogurt but am soooo much improved. I also just discovered

that nuts are much better for me after soaking and drying.

> >

> > This is my second attempt on the diet. I tried it 5 years ago with no

success. This time I paid 100% attention to what foods were reacting with my gut

and even if they were SCD legal removed the offenders.

> >

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I had some medication I was not using, so I gave it back to the doctor who

prescribed it. Apparently Medicare did not cover it, so she new some elderly

people on a fixed income that she could give it to. It was sealed in individual

doses, so there was no way it could have been tampered with though. We also have

a free clinic and pharmacy here that take medications, but I don't know about

what they would do with meds in an open container.

PJ

> >

> > I have a lot of 400 mg Asacol in search of a home (hundreds of pills). I was

on a 12 per day and got switched to 6mp so have a lot left over. It's the solid

red pill not a capsule so nothing could be fiddled with.

> >

> > I think I'd feel funny about sending to an individual in case they blamed me

for any reason. Is there a humanitarian organization that anyone knows of? I

sure don't want to throw them away.

> >

> > Thanks

> >

> > BTW my modified SCDiet is working wonderfully. I cannot eat fruit or have

fruit juices or SCD yogurt but am soooo much improved. I also just discovered

that nuts are much better for me after soaking and drying.

> >

> > This is my second attempt on the diet. I tried it 5 years ago with no

success. This time I paid 100% attention to what foods were reacting with my gut

and even if they were SCD legal removed the offenders.

> >

>

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Hi, Amelia.

It would be nice if, along with the side effects of the meds., the label for the meds. also would state where meds. should be disposed. It would also be of benefit and importance for doctors and pharmacists to educate patients on proper disposal.

Thanks.

To: BTVC-SCD Sent: Sun, March 14, 2010 9:10:36 AMSubject: Re: where to donate Asacol

I had some medication I was not using, so I gave it back to the doctor who prescribed it. Apparently Medicare did not cover it, so she new some elderly people on a fixed income that she could give it to. It was sealed in individual doses, so there was no way it could have been tampered with though. We also have a free clinic and pharmacy here that take medications, but I don't know about what they would do with meds in an open container. PJ> >> > I have a lot of 400 mg Asacol in search of a home (hundreds of pills). I was on a 12 per

day and got switched to 6mp so have a lot left over. It's the solid red pill not a capsule so nothing could be fiddled with.> > > > I think I'd feel funny about sending to an individual in case they blamed me for any reason. Is there a humanitarian organization that anyone knows of? I sure don't want to throw them away.> > > > Thanks> > > > BTW my modified SCDiet is working wonderfully. I cannot eat fruit or have fruit juices or SCD yogurt but am soooo much improved. I also just discovered that nuts are much better for me after soaking and drying.> > > > This is my second attempt on the diet. I tried it 5 years ago with no success. This time I paid 100% attention to what foods were reacting with my gut and even if they were SCD legal removed the offenders.> >>

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Hi, Amelia.

It would be nice if, along with the side effects of the meds., the label for the meds. also would state where meds. should be disposed. It would also be of benefit and importance for doctors and pharmacists to educate patients on proper disposal.

Thanks.

To: BTVC-SCD Sent: Sun, March 14, 2010 9:10:36 AMSubject: Re: where to donate Asacol

I had some medication I was not using, so I gave it back to the doctor who prescribed it. Apparently Medicare did not cover it, so she new some elderly people on a fixed income that she could give it to. It was sealed in individual doses, so there was no way it could have been tampered with though. We also have a free clinic and pharmacy here that take medications, but I don't know about what they would do with meds in an open container. PJ> >> > I have a lot of 400 mg Asacol in search of a home (hundreds of pills). I was on a 12 per

day and got switched to 6mp so have a lot left over. It's the solid red pill not a capsule so nothing could be fiddled with.> > > > I think I'd feel funny about sending to an individual in case they blamed me for any reason. Is there a humanitarian organization that anyone knows of? I sure don't want to throw them away.> > > > Thanks> > > > BTW my modified SCDiet is working wonderfully. I cannot eat fruit or have fruit juices or SCD yogurt but am soooo much improved. I also just discovered that nuts are much better for me after soaking and drying.> > > > This is my second attempt on the diet. I tried it 5 years ago with no success. This time I paid 100% attention to what foods were reacting with my gut and even if they were SCD legal removed the offenders.> >>

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Many of the cancer mom's boxed up lots of leftover meds and medical supplies and sent them to Haiti. I know others that have donated to charitable public health organizations in their city. They were always grateful for everything and told us to ignore the expiration dates and bring them in anyway.

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Many of the cancer mom's boxed up lots of leftover meds and medical supplies and sent them to Haiti. I know others that have donated to charitable public health organizations in their city. They were always grateful for everything and told us to ignore the expiration dates and bring them in anyway.

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Laurie,I totally agree! I was told to flush old medicines because it was safest - little did we know. It wasn't until we moved to the UK that I was told how to properly dispose of old medicine.AmeliaTo: BTVC-SCD Sent: Sun, March 14, 2010 4:39:31 PMSubject: Re: Re: where to donate Asacol

Hi, Amelia.

It would be nice if, along with the side effects of the meds., the label for the meds. also would state where meds. should be disposed. It would also be of benefit and importance for doctors and pharmacists to educate patients on proper disposal.

Thanks.

From: smdsmom2008 <smdsmom2008@ yahoo.com>To: BTVC-SCD@yahoogroup s.comSent: Sun, March 14, 2010 9:10:36 AMSubject: Re: where to donate Asacol

I had some medication I was not using, so I gave it back to the doctor who prescribed it. Apparently Medicare did not cover it, so she new some elderly people on a fixed income that she could give it to. It was sealed in individual doses, so there was no way it could have been tampered with though. We also have a free clinic and pharmacy here that take medications, but I don't know about what they would do with meds in an open container. PJ> >> > I have a lot of 400 mg Asacol in search of a home (hundreds of pills). I was on a 12

per

day and got switched to 6mp so have a lot left over. It's the solid red pill not a capsule so nothing could be fiddled with.> > > > I think I'd feel funny about sending to an individual in case they blamed me for any reason. Is there a humanitarian organization that anyone knows of? I sure don't want to throw them away.> > > > Thanks> > > > BTW my modified SCDiet is working wonderfully. I cannot eat fruit or have fruit juices or SCD yogurt but am soooo much improved. I also just discovered that nuts are much better for me after soaking and drying.> > > > This is my second attempt on the diet. I tried it 5 years ago with no success. This time I paid 100% attention to what foods were reacting with my gut and even if they were SCD legal removed the offenders.> >>

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Laurie,I totally agree! I was told to flush old medicines because it was safest - little did we know. It wasn't until we moved to the UK that I was told how to properly dispose of old medicine.AmeliaTo: BTVC-SCD Sent: Sun, March 14, 2010 4:39:31 PMSubject: Re: Re: where to donate Asacol

Hi, Amelia.

It would be nice if, along with the side effects of the meds., the label for the meds. also would state where meds. should be disposed. It would also be of benefit and importance for doctors and pharmacists to educate patients on proper disposal.

Thanks.

From: smdsmom2008 <smdsmom2008@ yahoo.com>To: BTVC-SCD@yahoogroup s.comSent: Sun, March 14, 2010 9:10:36 AMSubject: Re: where to donate Asacol

I had some medication I was not using, so I gave it back to the doctor who prescribed it. Apparently Medicare did not cover it, so she new some elderly people on a fixed income that she could give it to. It was sealed in individual doses, so there was no way it could have been tampered with though. We also have a free clinic and pharmacy here that take medications, but I don't know about what they would do with meds in an open container. PJ> >> > I have a lot of 400 mg Asacol in search of a home (hundreds of pills). I was on a 12

per

day and got switched to 6mp so have a lot left over. It's the solid red pill not a capsule so nothing could be fiddled with.> > > > I think I'd feel funny about sending to an individual in case they blamed me for any reason. Is there a humanitarian organization that anyone knows of? I sure don't want to throw them away.> > > > Thanks> > > > BTW my modified SCDiet is working wonderfully. I cannot eat fruit or have fruit juices or SCD yogurt but am soooo much improved. I also just discovered that nuts are much better for me after soaking and drying.> > > > This is my second attempt on the diet. I tried it 5 years ago with no success. This time I paid 100% attention to what foods were reacting with my gut and even if they were SCD legal removed the offenders.> >>

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> Laurie,>>> I totally agree! I was told to flush old medicines because it was > safest - little did we know. It wasn't until we moved to the UK that I > was told how to properly dispose of old medicine.>> AmeliaA number of drug stores/pharmacies in the U.S. will take unusued medication (and used syringes/hypodermic needles) and dispose of them for a person. The CVS chain does. I have a bag full of stuff right now ready to bring over to them: some expired and unused pills of various types and a handful of needles from giving myself B-12 shots.Reiterating what Amerlia said: DEFINITELY do not flush drugs down the toilet. Residual amounts -- but enough to have ill-effects -- end up in our drinking water.n   > ________________________________> > To: BTVC-SCD > Sent: Sun, March 14, 2010 4:39:31 PM> Subject: Re: Re: where to donate Asacol>>Hi, Amelia.>It would be nice if, along with the side effects of the meds., the label > for the meds. also would state where meds. should be disposed. It would > also be of benefit and importance for doctors and pharmacists to educate > patients on proper disposal.>Thanks.>>>>> ________________________________> From: smdsmom2008 <smdsmom2008@ yahoo.com>> To: BTVC-SCD@yahoogroup s.com> Sent: Sun, March 14, 2010 9:10:36 AM> Subject: Re: where to donate Asacol>>I had some medication I was not using, so I gave it back to the doctor > who prescribed it. Apparently Medicare did not cover it, so she new some > elderly people on a fixed income that she could give it to. It was > sealed in individual doses, so there was no way it could have been > tampered with though. We also have a free clinic and pharmacy here that > take medications, but I don't know about what they would do with meds in > an open container.>> PJ>> >> >>> > I have a lot of 400 mg Asacol in search of a home (hundreds of >> pills). I was on a 12 per day and got switched to 6mp so have a lot >> left over. It's the solid red pill not a capsule so nothing could be >> fiddled with.>> >>> > I think I'd feel funny about sending to an individual in case they >> blamed me for any reason. Is there a humanitarian organization that >> anyone knows of? I sure don't want to throw them away.>> >>> > Thanks>> >>> > BTW my modified SCDiet is working wonderfully. I cannot eat fruit or >> have fruit juices or SCD yogurt but am soooo much improved. I also just >> discovered that nuts are much better for me after soaking and drying.>> >>> > This is my second attempt on the diet. I tried it 5 years ago with no >> success. This time I paid 100% attention to what foods were reacting >> with my gut and even if they were SCD legal removed the offenders.>> >>>>>>>>-- ______________________________A funny, touching gift book for cat lovers. Signed copies, free shipping (U.S., reduced elsewhere): Confessions of  a Cataholic: My Life With the 10 Cats Who Caused My Addiction by n Van Til www.wordpowerpublishing.com  

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> Laurie,>>> I totally agree! I was told to flush old medicines because it was > safest - little did we know. It wasn't until we moved to the UK that I > was told how to properly dispose of old medicine.>> AmeliaA number of drug stores/pharmacies in the U.S. will take unusued medication (and used syringes/hypodermic needles) and dispose of them for a person. The CVS chain does. I have a bag full of stuff right now ready to bring over to them: some expired and unused pills of various types and a handful of needles from giving myself B-12 shots.Reiterating what Amerlia said: DEFINITELY do not flush drugs down the toilet. Residual amounts -- but enough to have ill-effects -- end up in our drinking water.n   > ________________________________> > To: BTVC-SCD > Sent: Sun, March 14, 2010 4:39:31 PM> Subject: Re: Re: where to donate Asacol>>Hi, Amelia.>It would be nice if, along with the side effects of the meds., the label > for the meds. also would state where meds. should be disposed. It would > also be of benefit and importance for doctors and pharmacists to educate > patients on proper disposal.>Thanks.>>>>> ________________________________> From: smdsmom2008 <smdsmom2008@ yahoo.com>> To: BTVC-SCD@yahoogroup s.com> Sent: Sun, March 14, 2010 9:10:36 AM> Subject: Re: where to donate Asacol>>I had some medication I was not using, so I gave it back to the doctor > who prescribed it. Apparently Medicare did not cover it, so she new some > elderly people on a fixed income that she could give it to. It was > sealed in individual doses, so there was no way it could have been > tampered with though. We also have a free clinic and pharmacy here that > take medications, but I don't know about what they would do with meds in > an open container.>> PJ>> >> >>> > I have a lot of 400 mg Asacol in search of a home (hundreds of >> pills). I was on a 12 per day and got switched to 6mp so have a lot >> left over. It's the solid red pill not a capsule so nothing could be >> fiddled with.>> >>> > I think I'd feel funny about sending to an individual in case they >> blamed me for any reason. Is there a humanitarian organization that >> anyone knows of? I sure don't want to throw them away.>> >>> > Thanks>> >>> > BTW my modified SCDiet is working wonderfully. I cannot eat fruit or >> have fruit juices or SCD yogurt but am soooo much improved. I also just >> discovered that nuts are much better for me after soaking and drying.>> >>> > This is my second attempt on the diet. I tried it 5 years ago with no >> success. This time I paid 100% attention to what foods were reacting >> with my gut and even if they were SCD legal removed the offenders.>> >>>>>>>>-- ______________________________A funny, touching gift book for cat lovers. Signed copies, free shipping (U.S., reduced elsewhere): Confessions of  a Cataholic: My Life With the 10 Cats Who Caused My Addiction by n Van Til www.wordpowerpublishing.com  

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A eco-disaster brought to you by drug manufacturers:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30267705/

<snip>Federal scientists testing for

pharmaceuticals in water have been finding significantly more medicine residues

in sewage downstream from public treatment facilities that handle waste from

drugmakers.

Carol

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BTVC-SCD [mailto:BTVC-SCD ] On Behalf Of n

Van Til

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number of drug stores/pharmacies in the U.S. will take unusued medication (and

used syringes/hypodermic needles) and dispose of them for a person. The CVS

chain does. I have a bag full of stuff right now ready to bring over to them:

some expired and unused pills of various types and a handful of needles from

giving myself B-12 shots.

Reiterating

what Amerlia said: DEFINITELY do not flush drugs down the toilet. Residual

amounts -- but enough to have ill-effects -- end up in our drinking water.

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