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celiac-mommy
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Helloooooooo??????

Where is everyone????

Well, Skeeter has her GI appt today. I figure we won't have any answers for a while. This will just be the appt to start testing for certain things. I'm leaning towards an allergy at this point . . . although I don't know what it's an allergy of . . . but benedryl seemed to make her stop regurgitating for a while. Since it made her sleepy, we switched to Clariten, but that doesn't seem to work as well. The antacids are all cr@p at this point.

I really hope they figure something out, SOON!!

We were dealing with Max and a horribly bloody nose yesterday, totally random but wouldn't stop. He was flipping out because it was getting all over his shirt, so he kept wiping it on his arm to keep it from his clothes :rolleyes: He only gets them about once a year for no rhyme or reason (other than maybe his finger is permenantly fixed inside <_< ) Other than that, just pure exhaustion. I phell asleep on the couch in front of the tv. Woke up at 1am, wondering where the hell I was... :huh:

Still tired today. Not sure why...

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elye Community Regular
elye
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Gahhh.....every year, right at the end of January until the end of February, I will get sudden nosebleeds. I don't often have my finger stuck up there, so the reason escapes me. . . ....dry winter air, perhaps? DD gets them at this time, too, but not like me. Had one this morning whilst sitting on the toilet. A good place, actually. . . . . . . ...TP was right there.

Interestingly, I began to wonder some time ago if I could use this sudden windfall blood in my blood glucose-testing regime. I ran some of this nasal blood through my test metre, then tested some from a finger-prick. They were the same, exactly! Excellent. This, however, brings much more attention to me when I am out in public and suddenly get a bleeder. I'm rifling through my purse for my testing strips, my held held up - - then trying to swab my nose tactfully with a solid, acceptable drop of blood.... . . . I lately begin to wonder if it is worth it . . .. .... ... :huh:

But hey! It's free blood. . . . . . . ....... . .

Then there's the whole prospect of menstrual blood. Don't think I'm goin' there.. . . . . ....

:rolleyes:

celiac-mommy Collaborator
celiac-mommy
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Gahhh.....every year, right at the end of January until the end of February, I will get sudden nosebleeds. I don't often have my finger stuck up there, so the reason escapes me. . . ....dry winter air, perhaps? DD gets them at this time, too, but not like me. Had one this morning whilst sitting on the toilet. A good place, actually. . . . . . . ...TP was right there.

Interestingly, I began to wonder some time ago if I could use this sudden windfall blood in my blood glucose-testing regime. I ran some of this nasal blood through my test metre, then tested some from a finger-prick. They were the same, exactly! Excellent. This, however, brings much more attention to me when I am out in public and suddenly get a bleeder. I'm rifling through my purse for my testing strips, my held held up - - then trying to swab my nose tactfully with a solid, acceptable drop of blood.... . . . I lately begin to wonder if it is worth it . . .. .... ... :huh:

But hey! It's free blood. . . . . . . ....... . .

Then there's the whole prospect of menstrual blood. Don't think I'm goin' there.. . . . . ....

:rolleyes:

We live in the Pacific Northwest--no chance of dry winter weather here :rolleyes: I do think it must have sumphin to do wif his dirty little finger and jagged chewed on fingernails, the little heathen :P

Tis jeenius, this nose bleed/testing strip thing you do, I hates the finger pokes!

As far as the menstrual issue, just stick a tampon up yer nose to collect the blood you need for your strips, then you just need to carry tampons in yer purse and you won't have blood dripping all over the place :lol:

elye Community Regular
elye
Posted

As far as the menstrual issue, just stick a tampon up yer nose to collect the blood you need for your strips, then you just need to carry tampons in yer purse and you won't have blood dripping all over the place :lol:

I actually did think of this, but then had an even more ingenious idea: I need to invent a big blood-testing machine that would accept sanitary pads in lieu of test strips.

Well, I would buy one.. .. . . . ..... :huh:

:lol:

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celiac-mommy
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I actually did think of this, but then had an even more ingenious idea: I need to invent a big blood-testing machine that would accept sanitary pads in lieu of test strips.

Well, I would buy one.. .. . . . ..... :huh:

:lol:

or digital tampons :lol::lol:

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Darn210
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Verdict . . . gastroparesis . . . again . . . Skeeter was diagnosed with this when she was first diagnosed with Celiac disease and after about 10 months gluten free, it appeared to be resolved. Original doc (that I loved) thought it was caused by the Celiac disease. This new doc (because the doc I loved moved to Canada . . . curse you Canadians for stealing my pedGI) gave no opinion why it's back. Totally dismissed the majority of info that I provided. Told me things couldn't have happened that did (must have just been coincidence, huh? <_< ) Totally does not believe that she is having any kind of an allergic reaction even though benedryl helped. Said the rash around her mouth was dry skin. I had to ask for a Celiac panel-I wanted to make sure I was still thorough enough-he "didn't think it was necessary, but more than happy to request the test." I'm sorry, but I think if you're a Celiac and all of a sudden having problems, the first thing you should do is make sure the blood panel is still clean. The first time I met with him, I liked him. The second time, I didn't. I was hoping the second time was a fluke . . . guess I was wrong. The practice won't let me switch to any of the other GI's within that practice. I'm headed back to the pediatrician for a new recommendation . . . or maybe she can get me switched.

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Darn210
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Verdict . . . gastroparesis . . . again . . . Skeeter was diagnosed with this when she was first diagnosed with Celiac disease and after about 10 months gluten free, it appeared to be resolved. Original doc (that I loved) thought it was caused by the Celiac disease. This new doc (because the doc I loved moved to Canada . . . curse you Canadians for stealing my pedGI) gave no opinion why it's back. Totally dismissed the majority of info that I provided. Told me things couldn't have happened that did (must have just been coincidence, huh? <_< ) Totally does not believe that she is having any kind of an allergic reaction even though benedryl helped. Said the rash around her mouth was dry skin. I had to ask for a Celiac panel-I wanted to make sure I was still thorough enough-he "didn't think it was necessary, but more than happy to request the test." I'm sorry, but I think if you're a Celiac and all of a sudden having problems, the first thing you should do is make sure the blood panel is still clean. The first time I met with him, I liked him. The second time, I didn't. I was hoping the second time was a fluke . . . guess I was wrong. The practice won't let me switch to any of the other GI's within that practice. I'm headed back to the pediatrician for a new recommendation . . . or maybe she can get me switched.

** :angry: ** <---- Steam still coming out of me ears and it's been 3 1/2 hours.

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mushroom
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"I dunno what it is :o BUT IT'S NOT THAT!!"

:huh:

:rolleyes:

:wacko:

Yep, time for another doc! So sorry you are going through this. As if the problem isn't disturbing enough :(

Darn210 Enthusiast
Darn210
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Hey . . . anybody seen Patti lately??? :unsure: . . . It's unlike her to be gone so long.

elye Community Regular
elye
Posted

Aaaaaahhh, poor Skeeter. .. . . ....and yet another crappy doc story. :angry: The next GI will figure this out, Jyaghnutt!

I've been thinking about Patteigh, too... . . ...:unsure: I do hope everything is okay.

Gawsh, I miss Amanda, as well!

celiac-mommy Collaborator
celiac-mommy
Posted

Hey . . . anybody seen Patti lately??? :unsure: . . . It's unlike her to be gone so long.

FB sighting 16 minutes ago ;)

dambbed drs!!!!!!!!

Ill take your steam from ya for a while so you can relax!

>>>>>>>*** :angry: ***<<<<<<<

Darn210 Enthusiast
Darn210
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Aaaaaahhh, poor Skeeter. .. . . ....and yet another crappy doc story. :angry: The next GI will figure this out, Jyaghnutt!

Em!!! Send me back me favourite doc. I believe he moved to Ontario. See what you can do.

Darn210 Enthusiast
Darn210
Posted

. . . just put him in a refrigerator box or summat and ship him to me. Don't forget to poke some air holes in the box and throw in a sammich. You've got my address.

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Darn210
Posted

. . . and throw in some sort of margerine tub or sumptin for him to pee in . . . wouldn't want the cardboard to get soggy.

tom Contributor
tom
Posted

Helloooooooo??????

Where is everyone????

<sigh> . . ....missing the old days of psilly .. . .

elye Community Regular
elye
Posted

. . . and throw in some sort of margerine tub or sumptin for him to pee in . . . wouldn't want the cardboard to get soggy.

Hey! I just happen to HAVE a couple o' those fer just that very purpose! Art Galleries, cardboard boxes - - where can these little plastic containers not come in handy?? <_<:lol:

<sigh> . . ....missing the old days of psilly .. . .

HellooOoooOOoo, Ptaoughmghmn! :):) Love your av.... . but this is problematic. .. . ... .....how in hell are you going to get back in here regularly if ya got a blank screen? :angry:

What in hell is going on, here?

SO. . .. . .......Olympics begin in just over a week. There is no real snow in the hills of Vancouver where the main events are happening, as it has been very spring-like for some time. We may just have to abruptly switch scheduling with London, and start the Summer Games here next week. London can do the winter event in 2012.

May be a tad chilly for the triathletes and the tennis players. . . . .....

:rolleyes:

celiac-mommy Collaborator
celiac-mommy
Posted

<sigh> . . ....missing the old days of psilly .. . .

Well then, you must come back!!

Headache of champions this morning. My girlfriends are coming over for breakfast this morning and I don't want to get outta my jammies--well, I guess we've all been friends since we were 7, so I'm sure they won't mind...

Happy Thursday to y'all!

nikki-uk Enthusiast
nikki-uk
Posted

JYiangneit!!!!!!

BAH on the Skeeter's doc <_<

Can you change docs???..... I never quite understand how your health system works

Over here, you get referred to a doc and if you don't like 'em.......tough sh*ite :angry:

HellooOoooOOoo, Ptaoughmghmn! :):) Love your av.... . but this is problematic. .. . ... .....how in hell are you going to get back in here regularly if ya got a blank screen? :angry:

Indeed!!!!

We have missed ALL absent psillies <_<

. . .. . .......Olympics begin in just over a week. There is no real snow in the hills of Vancouver where the main events are happening, as it has been very spring-like for some time. We may just have to abruptly switch scheduling with London, and start the Summer Games here next week. London can do the winter event in 2012.

May be a tad chilly for the triathletes and the tennis players. . . . .....

God only knows WHAT the wevvah will be like in London by 2012 whot wiv 'climate change' an all :rolleyes:

Maybe water sports only?

;)

Looking forward to supporting me Scottish neighboUrs in the 'curling' (just love the wee 'broom action' that accompanies this sport :lol: )

Headache of champions this morning. My girlfriends are coming over for breakfast this morning and I don't want to get outta my jammies--well, I guess we've all been friends since we were 7, so I'm sure they won't mind...

Happy Thursday to y'all!

Breakfast SHOULD be took in yer jim jams if yer ask me - sounds FAB!... I want to come!

Hope your head feels better soon! :)

Oh peeps!....I put a coloUr on me hair...but it's come out a tad brighter than I would've liked

I wanted to be Auburn

I think I am ginger :ph34r:

<rummaging about for a hat >

celiac-mommy Collaborator
celiac-mommy
Posted

Breakfast SHOULD be took in yer jim jams if yer ask me - sounds FAB!... I want to come!

Hope your head feels better soon! :)

Oh peeps!....I put a coloUr on me hair...but it's come out a tad brighter than I would've liked

I wanted to be Auburn

I think I am ginger :ph34r:

<rummaging about for a hat >

Still in my jammies, no ambition today whatsoever.

I like ginger, sounds sexier than auburn ;)

elye Community Regular
elye
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Oh peeps!....I put a coloUr on me hair...but it's come out a tad brighter than I would've liked

I wanted to be Auburn

I think I am ginger :ph34r:

<rummaging about for a hat >

New av, puleeeeeze! ;)

elye Community Regular
elye
Posted

In recognition of the Big Event this weekend, here is one of the beautiful ads that I missed from last year:

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Mtndog
Posted

Did someone mention horses? I love those Clydesdales!

I have been MIA- tough week. My BIL's dad passed away (fairly quickly- diagnosed with pancreatic and liver cancer right before Christmas) and it's my mom's birthday tomorrow. My whole family is pretty down. But alas, this too shall pass....

Need to make others laugh so......let's see. Hmmm....my hubby has informed me that men across the country are protesting Valentine's Day by declaring April 14 Steak and a BJ day. Has anyone seen this? Has it made it to the Da Book yet?

All I know is ain't NO WAY I'm making a steak. :P

Darn210 Enthusiast
Darn210
Posted

All I know is ain't NO WAY I'm making a steak. :P

:o

:lol:

:lol:

:lol:

Mtndog Collaborator
Mtndog
Posted

Oh lawdy....Open Original Shared Link

So it must be true!

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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I think I am ginger :ph34r:

That sounds really pretty, Nik :D

New av, puleeeeeze! ;)

Pretty pleeze B)

In recognition of the Big Event this weekend, here is one of the beautiful ads that I missed from last year:

I missed that one too--but loved it!! :rolleyes:

I have been MIA- tough week.

I'm so sorry, Bev :(

men across the country are protesting Valentine's Day by declaring April 14 Steak and a BJ day

:o:unsure::o

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