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  1. Michi8
    Miralax (polyethylene glycol) simply helps to pull water into the bowel, so it shouldn't affect the stool (colour or texture) other than to soften it. You can adjust the dosage if the stool is too soft or not soft enough...something you'd want to talk to the doctor about first though. We're finding that, for my son, lowering the dosage makes him go from extremely...
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    What a horrible way to be treated! That dr obviously has no bedside manner. Unfortunately, it's way too common for some specialists to be like that (I'm betting my GI will be like that, just based on her curt manner during my initial appointment.) I've found anesthetists to be especially bad/cocky. And you wouldn't believe some of the chatting and...
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    I buy a fresh grade A turkey. Have had great results with cooking a fresh, rather than frozen, bird. Favourite sides: cabbage rolls make ahead mashed potato casserole (potatoes mashed with sour cream, cream cheese, parsley, marjoram, salt, pepper, and green onion) cranberry relish (fresh cranberries, onions, horseradish, sugar and sour...
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    The best turkeys are fresh. I order from the meat counter at Safeway, and pick it up the day before or morning of. If you do the quick cook method (high heat for about 2 hours) it makes an incredibly juicy bird that is browned all over. Stuffing is made separately. Check out this link about Safeway's 2 hour turkey recipe: Open Original Shared Link ...
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    I'm sorry your going through this tough spot, Marlene. What do you do for work? Is there something you could do from home? Maybe we can help come up with creative ideas to help you out! Michelle
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    I've never had moons on any of my nails, and they chip and flake easily too. Interesting to read that lack of moons can indicate hyperthyroidism...not surprising given the thyroid problems in my family...but my tests are still coming back normal. I'd better keep eye on that! I've never had a doctor look at my nail condition though...you'd think that it...
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    That's me too. I've had verticle ridges forever, and have always had very soft nails. Michelle
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    The condition of finger and toe nails is very much related to health and diet! There is a list of nail problems and possible related health issues here: Open Original Shared Link According to the arctilce, nails which curve under can be due heart, liver, or lung / respiratory problems. Michelle
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    He's about the same. We haven't had him come home sick from school since going dairy free, but even so, he still complains of tummy aches. The doctors have told us that, with the degree of constipation and resulting problems, it will probably take about 2 years of treatment with laxatives to get his distended bowel back to normal (what ever that is!) I still...
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    Zyrtec is supposed to help with hives, so I can see why he doubts it...but anything is possible! My daughter is taking Reactine (Zyrtec is the US version of Reactine). It seems to help with her itchiness, but doesn't help much with keeping her eczema at bay. Michelle
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    Given that the hives started after taking Zyrtec, it's possible that it is the cause. The side effects listed for the drug don't include hives, but your son could also be reacting to one of the components of the medicine besides the active ingredient. It's worth talking to the pharmacist and your doctor. Michelle
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    We've done some allergy testing already. No foods showed up at this point (but I am aware this could change). She is allergic to pollens, mold, mildew, animal dander, etc. Her flare ups tend to happen more in the summer months...so I suspect that environmental allergens (especially grasses) play a large role. We also have carpets thoroughout the house, and...
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    I'm not familiar with "Sabrina's Law," but will look it up when I have time later. But milk is one of those things that would be next to impossible to ban. I would expect that kids with anaphylactic reactions would be safer not to buy food from a cafeteria at school. An emergency plan for the students is important. There are plans in place at our school...
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    I didn't mean that those with allergies or those with children with allergies become complacent. I meant that the teachers, students and other parents (who really don't understand the allergies to begin with) become complacent. The assumption is that the school is automatically safe with the "nut aware" policy, and I'd bet that there are still parents secretly...
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    I wish I had an answer for you. My daughter (now 4yo), used to wake up every couple of hours to eat when she was still nursing ('til 2yo). The wakeful times spread out a bit after weaning and as she got older, but she still has a tendency to wake at least once in a night...and I either end up in bed with her or she comes to my bed. I do know that she has...
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    Perhaps try taking your basal temperature...it is a more accurate view of your body temp, because during the day your temp can shift based on activity levels. You'll need a basal thermometer (it gives more accurate readings). To get an accurate basal temp you need to take your temperature upon waking before you get out of bed. It is important that you get...
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    Sorry if this is going off-topic... Budew, is there a reason to take a multivitamin? Can you not take the necessary vitamins/minerals separately? Michelle (who also can't take multivitamins, because of allergies/sensitivities )
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    With our "nut aware" policy, the substitutes are supposed to be informed of the policy before they come into the school. Whether this happens in practice I don't know. I do wonder, though, how much going "nut aware" has to do with the per-allergic-child-funding the school receives (for additional classroom aides) rather than with protecting the children....
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    It's not uncommon to cross react to foods. There are the foods that cross react with birch pollen (alder pollen is closely related too,) there are foods that cross react with ragweed pollen, and those that cross react with grasses. I really wouldn't be concerned about any cross reactions with fruit until you come upon it. Do check out this info on the allergenicity...
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    Anaphylaxis is still a rather "rare" reaction to allergens. Allergies seem to be on the rise, but I don't know if true anaphylactic reactions are, or if allergist are treating allergies with more caution now and prescribing epipens "just in case" reactions become severe. I knew I wasn't anaphylactic to peanuts, my parents never bothered to have me officially...
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    I'm not sure...according to one manufacturer (D D Williamson,) their caramel colour is derived from corn. They have a letter to customers re: gluten free diets here: Open Original Shared Link Michelle
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    No comments on the pasta, but do wonder about the Caramel Apple Cider. Do you have any problems with dairy (lactose or casein intolerance)? Carmel is made with milk/cream. Michelle
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    Michi8 replied to Adelle's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    What about having his own mouse? It's easy enough to switch. He could unplug it and put it away (or take it home) at the end of his shift. Michelle
  24. Michi8
    Since she's not quite 1, the bulk of her nutrition (including protein) should still be coming from breastmilk or formula, so I wouldn't worry about having to get high protein solids into her...eating foods is still a learning process at this point. Milk and cheeses should be added after the age of one. If you are worried about allergies, then hold off on...
  25. Michi8
    No such thing as a hypoallergenic food, let alone nuts. Almonds and hazelnuts (filberts) are quite closely related in terms of allergy...and, as well, those nuts are related to allergy to tree fruit, which can be related to birch tree pollen allergy. I am severly allergic to birch tree pollen, and so have a cross reaction with all those foods...I can eat...
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