Guest guest Posted October 18, 1999 Report Share Posted October 18, 1999 Congrats on your weight loss. I knew you were working on it, but I had not heard about how successful you've been. I'm sure it feels good to have some effect on your physical state. Roxanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 1999 Report Share Posted October 18, 1999 Dear Roxanne: Thanks for the congrats. It has been nice to start seeing some physical changes. My daughter (8) noticed that I've lost weight, which was real nice. I've also lost a lot of inches because the slow rate of loss has allowed my body to catch up. I've gone down almost 3 pant sizes which is wonderful. Seeing results like that make it motivating to stick with it. Having an exact number to be working for to be eligible for transplant has helped too. I have my weak moments (Halloween Candy...AAUUGGHHH!!!), but for the most part have stayed right on track. Kathy (AIH) Seattle area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 1999 Report Share Posted November 11, 1999 Dear Kathy, Are you healed? Can you live normally now without reoccurrence of yeast overgrowth? Thanks, Robin >From: kathlyc@... > >I'm sorry but I had to laugh about the sex thing - my poor husband was going >nuts this year - we just got married in April and sex was the " last " thing on >my mind!!! > >I'm surprised that you haven't found a good doctor - most of the books I had >read on candida and recipes for healing were written in the UK. One of them >suggested going to an iridologist (which is what I ended up doing). Maybe you could find an iridologist (they examine the eyes) and try that approach. I had >read that sometimes chronic yeast infections are a symptom of diabetes! > >The program that I was on recently (which actually worked) cost me $72 CDN for the bowel & parasite cleanse (1 month supply for 2 people - I put my husband on it too), and my probionic was $35 CDN (1 month), and the anti-candida product was $100 for 45 days supply. So in total I spent just over $200 Canadian. The bowel cleanse comes first for two weeks, before you start the anti-candida product - considering what I was spending on special foods and supplements this summer - this was much cheaper and actually worked. It is available in Britain >I just would have to find out how if you were interested. > >K. > >Message: 13 Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 15:05:06 +0000 (GMT Standard Time) > From: J.C.G.@...: Re: my diagnosis >Dear , ><snip> My doctor doesn't believe in >candidiasis and I've had swabs which show no traces of thrush so I think >she thinks it's psychosomatic! But I think it's in the tissues. My >doctor won't even order a cell test because she doesn't believe it's >possible to have cancida/thrush in this way. I've got an appt to see a >gynecologist but don't hold out much hope. All you people in the States >seem to have access to much more enlightened medical practitioners than >we do here in Britain. I too took Diflucan 150mg a day for 14 days with >no result. I have tried douching with live yoghurt, iodine solution, tea >tree oil, vinegar. I have been taking nystatin powder orally for a year >and a half. I am on a strict anti-candida diet (although I confess to a >lapse every six months or so which definitely sets everything back and I >know I have to find the will power not to lapse at any time for any >reason). I have tried nystatin cream and nystatin pessaries as well. >NOTHING will restore my vagina to normal. I'm 30 now and I just can't >bear the idea of never being able to enjoy having sex again for the rest >of my life. I have a lovely and understanding partner but I would like >to feel like a sexual whole person again. This thing affects your self >esteem and is so depressing. I live in the U.K so find it hard to get >hold of some of the products other people on this list are recommending >- like the Ambrotose. It is also a question of money. I am a student and >it seems that to have any hope of relief you have to pay thousands or at >least hundreds of pounds/ dollars. I have enough trouble paying the >bills and putting food on te table! Anyway - things which have helped >(it's all been a question of controlling the thing and getting some >relief) are sitting in basins of Dead Sea bath salts (seems to reduce >the swelling), some wierd herbs prescribed by a Chinese herbal medicine >practitioner (which you have to boil up and then douche with the >liquid). I know all about treating your sexual partner (mostly I'm too >sore to have sex anyway) and know I don't have any other condition which >could be responsible. This stuff is quite personal isn't it - I don't >think people without this problem understand sometimes just what >absolute hell it is to live with. Good luck with your search for a cure. >I'm not going to give up. I just don't know what to do next. Best wishes >to you and everyone out there wrestling with candida. P.S - anysuggestions? > . > >>_ > >Subscription URL: /subscribe.cgi/candidiasis > > >Send blank message to this e-mail address if you want to: > > TO UNSUBSCRIBE !!!!!!!!! : > > candidiasis-unsubscribeonelist > >To change status from normal to digest: > candidiasis-digestonelist > >To change status from digest to normal: > candidiasis-normalonelist > >To subscribe: > candidiasis-subscribeonelist > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2000 Report Share Posted February 11, 2000 I did not know Kathy personally, but I cried for 3 hours upon the news of her death. Why would someone I don't know have such an affect on me? Because I think of all of you who have helped me when I needed it, who have called me when I was suicidal, who have sent me in the right direction and understood when no one else did or could. Kathy is all of us - she is part of all of us, and all of us have died just a little bit with her. We all stand on the shoulders of the lyme warriors who have gone before us, so that someday one of us will be able to make it over the wall to health and freedom from this disease. But now the height of those shoulders are a little shorter, and help seems so far away. Kathy, I didn't know you, but I love you, and I hope you can continue the lyme fight on the next plane. We pray for you and ask God to take you into his loving hands. But Kathy - take your tick with you and ask God what I have been wanting to ask him when my time comes: " WHY? " In Loving Peace and Grace, Lovette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2000 Report Share Posted February 11, 2000 maybe.....with her families permission....whe can print her photo and attatch it to our protest boards as a tribute......also if the media asks we can then explain that she has passed on due to complications from lyme.....mart what do u think? also since u have contact with her family could u ask for permission.....just a thought i would be honered to protest with her......a true face of lyme disease... Reid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2000 Report Share Posted February 11, 2000 Lovette, I share your feelings and couldn't have said it better myself.... Joan 1st Known Deer Tick Bites & Sx: '85 1st (Neg): '89 Cont'd Sx, Neg. s & No LD Dx: '90-'99 1st WB: 4+ Specific Bands: 4/99 Late Neuro-LD Dx: 6/99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2000 Report Share Posted February 11, 2000 Dear All, Just a short note to express my sadness & extend our condolences regarding Kathy's demise. Please know that we are sending healing thoughts & prayers to all of her friends & family. Warm fuzzy velcro hugs, Chirs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 17, 2000 Report Share Posted December 17, 2000 thanks paula i do too!! my son just woke up and is running a fever of 102!!! so he will get better and i'll get it!!! argh!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 17, 2000 Report Share Posted December 17, 2000 oh well that's life!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 18, 2000 Report Share Posted December 18, 2000 Kathy, Just what you need! I'm going to send cyber hugs your way because it is all I can do. I hope he gets better quickly and you don't catch it! a ----- Original Message ----- From: <kringlemom@...> < egroups> Sent: Sunday, December 17, 2000 6:42 PM Subject: Re: [ ] Kathy > thanks paula i do too!! my son just woke up and is running a fever of 102!!! > so he will get better and i'll get it!!! argh!!! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2000 Report Share Posted December 19, 2000 thanks yes my mom is sweet and understanding. my father hasn't spoken yet and will make me feel very guilty and worthless. like i'm making it all up. how many surgeries do i need to have before he just gives up. his dad was crippled. was very poor and never had a dx. they always assumed it was from the days of depression when he would ride the rails like a hobo to find work. when they finally took him to a clinic his spine was fused and was told nothing they could do for him. they said yes but he was an alcholic. i finally said to him. did you ever stop to think it was the pain that caused him to drink?? i was dx with glaucoma when i was 30. my parents told me it was bcs i used marijuana when i was younger. 4 yrs later they dx my dad. i just wanted to throw it back in his face. i love my dad, i know he only wants what is best for me. but i am not looking forward to his latest comments of my decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2000 Report Share Posted December 19, 2000 wait!! how old am i?? or your mom!!! i just turned 41. my son is 17. sorry to be so wordy lately. guess i just got alot to let out!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2000 Report Share Posted December 19, 2000 some people are never happy unless they are making someone else miserable. even parents. for the longest time my mother would say ***sigh*** rhoda don't be so dramatic.. she is now going through menopause and has finally felt depression what an eye opener for her. my dad keeps asking how old are you? rhoda --- kringlemom@... wrote: > thanks yes my mom is sweet and understanding. my > father hasn't spoken yet and > will make me feel very guilty and worthless. like > i'm making it all up. how > many surgeries do i need to have before he just > gives up. his dad was > crippled. was very poor and never had a dx. they > always assumed it was from > the days of depression when he would ride the rails > like a hobo to find work. > when they finally took him to a clinic his spine was > fused and was told > nothing they could do for him. they said yes but he > was an alcholic. i > finally said to him. did you ever stop to think it > was the pain that caused > him to drink?? i was dx with glaucoma when i was 30. > my parents told me it > was bcs i used marijuana when i was younger. 4 yrs > later they dx my dad. i > just wanted to throw it back in his face. i love my > dad, i know he only wants > what is best for me. but i am not looking forward to > his latest comments of > my decision. > > -------------------------- eGroups Sponsor > > Our websites: > http://rheumatoid.arthritis.freehosting.net/ > http://www.rasupport.webprovider.com/ > Change subscription options: > > _______________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2000 Report Share Posted December 19, 2000 don't know if your talking to me or not but mom is 53 and i'm 32 rhoda --- kringlemom@... wrote: > wait!! how old am i?? or your mom!!! i just turned > 41. my son is 17. sorry to > be so wordy lately. guess i just got alot to let > out!! > > -------------------------- eGroups Sponsor > > Our websites: > http://rheumatoid.arthritis.freehosting.net/ > http://www.rasupport.webprovider.com/ > Change subscription options: > > _______________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2000 Report Share Posted December 20, 2000 he was actually a little more supportive than i imagined. of coarse when he came out i was running 101.6. so i think he saw that i am sick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2000 Report Share Posted December 21, 2000 Kathy, Actually in this month's Arthritis Today magazine, the magazine that the Arthritis Association puts out, there is a very good article about the debate on the medical use of marijuana. It is used to treat glaucoma, so I don't know how they can blame your past use on it! Many people self medicate with alcohol, so I wouldn't be surprised if that was what your Grandfather did especially considering the condition of his spine. I hope your father is as kind as your mom. a ----- Original Message ----- From: <kringlemom@...> < egroups> Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2000 8:17 AM Subject: Re: [ ] Kathy > thanks yes my mom is sweet and understanding. my father hasn't spoken yet and > will make me feel very guilty and worthless. like i'm making it all up. how > many surgeries do i need to have before he just gives up. his dad was > crippled. was very poor and never had a dx. they always assumed it was from > the days of depression when he would ride the rails like a hobo to find work. > when they finally took him to a clinic his spine was fused and was told > nothing they could do for him. they said yes but he was an alcholic. i > finally said to him. did you ever stop to think it was the pain that caused > him to drink?? i was dx with glaucoma when i was 30. my parents told me it > was bcs i used marijuana when i was younger. 4 yrs later they dx my dad. i > just wanted to throw it back in his face. i love my dad, i know he only wants > what is best for me. but i am not looking forward to his latest comments of > my decision. > > > Our websites: http://rheumatoid.arthritis.freehosting.net/ > http://www.rasupport.webprovider.com/ > Change subscription options: > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2000 Report Share Posted December 21, 2000 I'm glad to hear it Kathy. I hope you feel better. a ----- Original Message ----- From: <kringlemom@...> < egroups> Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2000 9:47 PM Subject: Re: [ ] Kathy > he was actually a little more supportive than i imagined. of coarse when he > came out i was running 101.6. so i think he saw that i am sick > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2001 Report Share Posted January 5, 2001 you know i really try, and most of the time it's not that bad anymore. this time of year always gets to me. but thay say stress makes you sick and i am living proof of that!!thanks for listening. kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2001 Report Share Posted January 5, 2001 Kathy: Stress is the worst for physical problems. Try to keep it to a minimum, even if you have to say NO to alot of people. Rest alot too. Jeannette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2001 Report Share Posted January 5, 2001 that's what i do now, i've been thru the wringer already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2001 Report Share Posted January 5, 2001 I hope the stress in your life diminishes to ZERO and that your health can gradually improve, Kathy. ----- Original Message ----- From: <kringlemom@...> < egroups> Sent: Friday, January 05, 2001 11:59 AM Subject: Re: [ ] Kathy > you know i really try, and most of the time it's not that bad anymore. this > time of year always gets to me. but thay say stress makes you sick and i am > living proof of that!!thanks for listening. > kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2001 Report Share Posted January 14, 2001 that's a very good question. i wish i knew. Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2001 Report Share Posted January 17, 2001 thanks gina, i don't feel that bad cold wise, my back has been hurting, also picked up orthodics on monday, still trying to get used to them. i need to go to the chiro, but i still haven't rec'd my new insurance cards. i don't think my chiro is on this plan and i'd have to pay $50 to see him. can't afford it. so just trying to rest stretch, heat and pain killers. i cough and feel my spine move. wierd. spasms have stopped for now, but the muscles are still sore and feels like it could happen anytime. i really wish i could take an injection. but i know it would just spiral me backwards again. how do you pick between sickness and pain? i just live with it now, what else can i do? Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2001 Report Share Posted January 30, 2001 thanks gina, no leaks as of yet, but i feel horrible! i really don't feel like driving the 35 mile round trip again today. i just want to lay around. Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2001 Report Share Posted January 30, 2001 Sorry, Kathy! I don't want to drive around either, but that's what I must do later - and I feel good. Wish you could just relax. Feel better soon. ----- Original Message ----- From: <kringlemom@...> < > Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2001 1:16 PM Subject: Re: [ ] Kathy > thanks gina, no leaks as of yet, but i feel horrible! i really don't feel > like driving the 35 mile round trip again today. i just want to lay around. > > > > > > Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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