Hi, I'm new!

[Guest guest]

Hi and welcome to the group. Are you taking an RA meds. Pain meds

will help with the pain, but there are RA drugs that seek to control

the pain, stiffness, fatigue and overall progression of the disease

(to prevent joint destruction and disability). Usually the first

drugs tried are Plaquinil or Methotrexate (mtx), or a combination.

If those fail, there are biological drugs that can be used in

combination with mtx that are very good. There are other options as

well.

Jennie

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> I was just recently diagnosed with RA and Scoliosis. The RA is

> mainly in my upper back, shoulders and neck. I am currently taking

> Day Pro for the pain. I have been prescribed 600mg. 2X a day, but

> am afraid of what it will do to my kidneys, since I also have a

> danger of kidney disease from diabetes, so I usually take it only

> once a day, unless the pain gets unbearable.

[Guest guest]

Welcome to the group! Are you seeing a rheumatologist?

I'll tell you where to go!

Mayo Clinic in Rochester

http://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester

s Hopkins Medicine

http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org

[ ] Hi, I'm new!

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> I was just recently diagnosed with RA and Scoliosis. The RA is

> mainly in my upper back, shoulders and neck. I am currently taking

> Day Pro for the pain. I have been prescribed 600mg. 2X a day, but

> am afraid of what it will do to my kidneys, since I also have a

> danger of kidney disease from diabetes, so I usually take it only

> once a day, unless the pain gets unbearable.

[Guest guest]

Welcome to our group. Sorry for the reason you¹re here, but glad you found

us. Is your back, neck and shoulder pain coming from the scoliosis? I

hope you are seeing a rheumatologist. They will do regular blood tests to

monitor your kidneys and liver. Is your doctor going to start you on meds

for the RA? The Daypro is just an anti-inflammatory that is helping with

the inflammation and pain, but not treating the disease.

Hope to get to know you better.

a

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> I was just recently diagnosed with RA and Scoliosis. The RA is

> mainly in my upper back, shoulders and neck. I am currently taking

> Day Pro for the pain. I have been prescribed 600mg. 2X a day, but

> am afraid of what it will do to my kidneys, since I also have a

> danger of kidney disease from diabetes, so I usually take it only

> once a day, unless the pain gets unbearable.

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[Guest guest]

>

> Hi, I'm new to this site and would like some help getting around.

> I found out I had candida 2 years ago when I had an allergy test,

but

> I am finding it hard to cut out sugar, I bought some creamed coconut

> in block form today as I know it has caprylic acid in it, and it

also

> satisfies my sugar cravings, is it safe to eat this as it is pure

> coconut or is it too sweet and feed the candida? Thanks.

==>Hi there. What is your name? Welcome to our wonderful group my

friend. The best place to start is by reading and learning so you

understand the reasons for my candida program, particularly all about

foods, good saturated fats, etc. Please read the article " How to

Successfully Overcome Candida " which was sent to you when you joined,

or find it in our Group's Files (left-menu), it is in the very first

Folder. There's another article in that folder " Candida, How to Get

Started " which will help you too.

==>All coconut nut cream contains sugars, so it is not safe.

Caprylic acid is the active ingredient in coconut oil which is

antifungal, and I recommend you start on it right away along with

starting on the diet. It is vital to health. Coconut oil does not

contain sugar like other coconut products.

==>We all understand how tough it is to curb sugar cravings. See the

Candida Diet folder for help for getting over and handling sugar

addiction. Keep us posted on how you do, and we are always here to

answer questions - after you read - and to support you in your

journey towards total health.

The best in health, Bee

[Guest guest]

>

> Hi Bee, my name is Lorraine, thanks for that, wasnt sure whether i

> should be eating it or not coz of the sugar content, but thought coz

> it has capryluc acid in, it was ok??

> I'm really struggling not to have any sugar, do you have any daily

> menu plans on this site?

Another thing, i'm also feeling really bloated and have done for a few

days now and its really uncomfortable, is this the " die off " effect or

is it the sugar from the coconut?

> Thanks.

>

[Guest guest]

> >

> > Hi Bee, my name is Lorraine, thanks for that, wasnt sure whether

i should be eating it or not coz of the sugar content, but thought

coz > it has capryluc acid in, it was ok??

==>No, it is not okay. I do not even recommend caprylic acid

tablets or capsules, only coconut oil which is the real thing.

> > I'm really struggling not to have any sugar, do you have any

daily menu plans on this site?

==>Yes, see the Candida Diet Folder for food suggestions and menus.

> Another thing, i'm also feeling really bloated and have done for a

few days now and its really uncomfortable, is this the " die off "

effect or is it the sugar from the coconut?

==>It could be either. When candida is growing it creates gas and

bloating, and also when it is being killed off it creates the same.

In your case the candida was growing due to the sugars you ate.

Bee

[Guest guest]

Hi, I'm Sam (SanDee) and I am new to the group. I've been eating quite a bit of

raw organic coconut. Do you know if it feeds candida? Coconut is a wonderful

natural antibiotic.

Sam

misslozzie666 <misslozzie666@...> wrote:

>

> Hi Bee, my name is Lorraine, thanks for that, wasnt sure whether i

> should be eating it or not coz of the sugar content, but thought coz

> it has capryluc acid in, it was ok??

> I'm really struggling not to have any sugar, do you have any daily

> menu plans on this site?

Another thing, i'm also feeling really bloated and have done for a few

days now and its really uncomfortable, is this the " die off " effect or

is it the sugar from the coconut?

> Thanks.

>

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[Guest guest]

Sam wrote:

>

> Hi, I'm Sam (SanDee) and I am new to the group.

==>Hi Sam. Welcome to our group.

> I've been eating quite a bit of raw organic coconut. Do you know if

it feeds candida? Coconut is a wonderful natural antibiotic.

==>Yes coconut is a wonderful natural antibiotic, but other than the

coconut oil, it contains natural sugars that do feed candida. I

recommend coconut oil as part of the candida diet, which is also

antifungal, antibiotic, etc. in addition to many other health

benefits. To understand more about diet and the importance of coconut

oil please read my article which was sent to you when you joined, i.e.

How to Successfully Overcome Candida, or find it in our files (left

menu on the group) - it is in the 1st Folder.

The best in health, Bee

[Guest guest]

Hi everyone,

I just found out today I not only have Osteoarthritis, but Psoriatic

arthritis too. So, I decided to join a group when I can learn about

other's experiences with this disease. I need to go back and read old

posts from all of you--I am sure I can learn a lot from those too. I

don't know anyone with PA, so it's going to be nice to be in this group.

Lynn (56 old, from San Francisco Bay Area)

[Guest guest]

Lynn, welcome to our group. I live in Louisiana, but right now I'm

just across the bay from you visiting my daughter. We are about the

same age. You'll find lots of great support and info here.

warmest regards,

sherry z

[Guest guest]

Just ignore the letters when they come. I used to get letters all of the

time saying that an appointment had been made for my children to come in for

their jabs. I used to throw them straight in the bin.

Vaccinations isn't mandatory in the UK, not even for school and unless your

child needs to go to the GP no-one will be any the wiser, unless you mention

it of course. I've taken my kids to the GP or hospital on numerous

occasions for minor things and not once had the subject been raised. I tell

a lie, it was once discussed when DD had a Bell's Palsy at the age of 3 and

we took her to the hospital. They asked as part of the medical history

recording, we said she hadn't had any and that was the end of the story.

Louise

On 10/07/2008, abiamsmom <abiamsmom@...> wrote:

>

> I just said no to vaccinations for my son! A big step for me! I have

> been thinking about it for a long time. He had his vaccinations when

> he was 3, 4 and 5 months old. When he was 6 and 8 months old he had 2

> seizures, after that a couple of spasms, and then never again. Now he

> is 1 year old, and my GP just called me to ask when I will bring my

> son for his next vaccination.

> When my son was born I already didn't feel like giving him any

> vaccinations because he was just so small, but I did not have enough

> information back then and I just let them give him the vaccinations.

> It was horrible to look at my son who was totally happy, active and

> healthy change to a crying, unhappy and certainly not healthy boy,

> and that in just a couple of minutes time!

> When he was born I just had this feeling that he has cowmilk allergy

> and I told my GP about it. He said that was impossible, especially

> because I was giving him breastmilk. 2 days after he was born he

> started crying, and he didn't stop. I wen't back to the GP and told

> him again about my feeling, again he said no! This went on fora

> couple of weeks, and I stopped drinking milk and didn't use any dairy

> products. My son stopped crying! After 6 weeks, I finally dared to

> try it! I realised that my GP was lying to me, because he later told

> me, only 1 out of 1000 babies who are getting breastmilk will have

> cowmilkallergy, so it IS possible! I realised that all the

> information I received during my life....might not be true. That's

> how I started thinking for myself. I'm sorry for grammar mistakes

> e.d. I just moved from The Netherland to the U.K.!

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

You're doing the right thing--good for you to be strong!

Winnie

Hi, I'm new!

Vaccinations

> I just said no to vaccinations for my son! A big step for me! I

> have

> been thinking about it for a long time. He had his vaccinations

> when

> he was 3, 4 and 5 months old. When he was 6 and 8 months old he

> had 2

> seizures, after that a couple of spasms, and then never again.

> Now he

> is 1 year old, and my GP just called me to ask when I will bring

> my

> son for his next vaccination.

> When my son was born I already didn't feel like giving him any

> vaccinations because he was just so small, but I did not have

> enough

> information back then and I just let them give him the

> vaccinations.

> It was horrible to look at my son who was totally happy, active

> and

> healthy change to a crying, unhappy and certainly not healthy

> boy,

> and that in just a couple of minutes time!

> When he was born I just had this feeling that he has cowmilk

> allergy

> and I told my GP about it. He said that was impossible,

> especially

> because I was giving him breastmilk. 2 days after he was born he

> started crying, and he didn't stop. I wen't back to the GP and

> told

> him again about my feeling, again he said no! This went on fora

> couple of weeks, and I stopped drinking milk and didn't use any

> dairy

> products. My son stopped crying! After 6 weeks, I finally dared

> to

> try it! I realised that my GP was lying to me, because he later

> told

> me, only 1 out of 1000 babies who are getting breastmilk will

> have

> cowmilkallergy, so it IS possible! I realised that all the

> information I received during my life....might not be true.

> That's

> how I started thinking for myself. I'm sorry for grammar

> mistakes

> e.d. I just moved from The Netherland to the U.K.!

>

>

[Guest guest]

I just read your post and wanted to let you know that my breastfeed

baby has a milk allergy too. In my case the doctors suggested it and

told me that it has become common. I new there was something wrong

and took him to the doctor but they did diagnose the problem

correctly. Good for you, for taking matters into your own hands.

It's amazing the difference in my son when I don't consume any dairy.

As I gather more information on the topic I will be sure to let you

know. I hope you have better luck with this doctor or consider

finding another one. Good luck!

Becky

[Guest guest]

It's very common for young infants to be sensitive to dairy that mom

consumes while nursing. If you go in for a lactation consult for the

fussy problem, the first they they ask you to take out of your diet is

dairy... dairy, chocolate, citrus and soy are some of the biggies.

On Fri, Jul 11, 2008 at 8:51 AM, Becky <runbeck1@...> wrote:

> I just read your post and wanted to let you know that my breastfeed

> baby has a milk allergy too. In my case the doctors suggested it and

> told me that it has become common. I new there was something wrong

> and took him to the doctor but they did diagnose the problem

> correctly. Good for you, for taking matters into your own hands.

> It's amazing the difference in my son when I don't consume any dairy.

> As I gather more information on the topic I will be sure to let you

> know. I hope you have better luck with this doctor or consider

> finding another one. Good luck!

>

> Becky

[Guest guest]

I have already taken out dairy and chocolate and my doctor said that

if the problems don't go to remove soy as well. It worries me that

having one allergy can make him prone to others. I just hope he

outgrows them, which the doctor said was possible.

> > I just read your post and wanted to let you know that my breastfeed

> > baby has a milk allergy too. In my case the doctors suggested it and

> > told me that it has become common. I new there was something wrong

> > and took him to the doctor but they did diagnose the problem

> > correctly. Good for you, for taking matters into your own hands.

> > It's amazing the difference in my son when I don't consume any dairy.

> > As I gather more information on the topic I will be sure to let you

> > know. I hope you have better luck with this doctor or consider

> > finding another one. Good luck!

> >

> > Becky

>

[Guest guest]

My first son was sensitive to a lot of things when he was first born.

I ended up having to do an elimination diet for him. I started out

eating JUST rice and chicken, then would add one food in per week and

watch for sensitivities. Soy was his worst sensitivity. Things I had

to avoid in the very early days with him were: ALL soy, no matter

what... ALL dairy (including milk, wheat, cheese, yogurt, butter),

chocolate, wheat, citrus fruit and legumes. Also, peanuts should be

avoided anyway, to keep them from developing that allergy. Today my

son can eat everything he was sensitive to as an infant except for the

soy.

I wanted to let you know we have another list: OT4VAX that is

designated for topics such as this, so that we can keep this list more

on-topic of vaccine issues only. Only members of this list can join

the OT4VAX list, so it compliments this list well. If you'd like to

continue discussing this issue, we can move it over there.

Here's the link: OT4VAX/

Thanks,

On Fri, Jul 11, 2008 at 9:02 AM, Becky <runbeck1@...> wrote:

> I have already taken out dairy and chocolate and my doctor said that

> if the problems don't go to remove soy as well. It worries me that

> having one allergy can make him prone to others. I just hope he

> outgrows them, which the doctor said was possible.

[Guest guest]

hmmm my son has it to hes almost ayear.He had lil bumps patches on legs etc

and it went away well now its back and bad he cant even go outside for 10 min

or it turns red.We tried lotions aveno, eurcin and few others right now its

on like the back of knee caps crack from foot to leg crack poor baby.I

havent taken him back to doc cause 2 peds said hopefully he grows out of it etc

i

havent went back since it got worse.I give him oatmeal baths starting the

other day every other day.I am so hoping he outgrows this

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[Guest guest]

What?? All babies have eczema all over their bodies? What is that doctor

treating his patients with that they all have it??

" Normal? " Then why does it have a name " eczema? " It's a condition. It's not

normal, and neither is that doctor. I hope you have found someone new.

Winnie

Re: Hi, I'm new!

Vaccinations

> Hi,

>

> My son can't have any dairy, egg, cacao, strawberry, soy and

> msg. Had

> to find it out myself, and that took quite a while! He always

> had

> eczema allover his body, but the docter said it was totally

> normal and

> all babis have that!

> Thank you for your replies!

>

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