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  1. UR Groovy
    I hear what you're saying, and I feel the same. I suppose that's why I do reply, and why I'll most likely continue to reply, despite my desire to withdraw myself from the forum. Everyone here takes that risk, and I know that. Thanks for offering up your opinion k
  2. UR Groovy
    Thank You, I appreciate that. I guess the fact (if you'll all indulge me) is that communication is much more than a bunch of words in a post. Believe me, I'm a huge fan of words, context, grammar, if you will, but readers can't hear Vibe. What I'm communicating now is just more of the same ... will it be misunderstood? Possibly, in fact, probably,...
  3. UR Groovy
    Yes, I could do that, I just don't want to. I guess I'm just not a message board person - that's okay with me. I guess it's that I say things that I wish I hadn't, even though I really do feel that way - at the time - my bad. Part of it is that through these last 2 years gluten-free, my opinions have changed at times. I sometimes don't feel like I did...
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    Oh, blast - I forgot you can't edit anymore. I'm not down with that. I won't be back, thanks. In regards to my previous post: Jason, it's none of my business how you look at it, and I wish I hadn't replied. It was well-intended, and I hope you're feeling better every day. Take care, k
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    Hi There Jason, I think I've pissed you off before, and I'm sorry for that. I keep staying away from your posts because I don't want to piss you off - my goal is to send you one of these: I just have to tell you this, because maybe it'll help a little. I hope so ... or maybe it'll help someone else - I don't know. One of the things that...
  6. UR Groovy
    Hi, I noticed when I woke up today, I felt thinner. Maybe I had some PMS water retention going on a couple days ago, and I've been paying closer attention to my diet. I'm 169 now. That's a little easier to swallow than 172. I'm setting a specific short-term goal of 160 by November 1. I think I can do it. I'm going to challenge myself. Take care...
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    Hi everybody & Welcome Hummingbird - glad you're here, So, I've signed up for spark people dot com. It looks pretty great. I definitely like how the nutrition counter works and I like the goal setting - looks pretty comprehensive. Thanks Liz for recommending it. I just stopped by to weigh in - I did pretty well this weekend. I'm 171 today. ...
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    I have been breakinig out with this for about 25 years. I've heard too many thories: GP says irritation from something rubbing (c'mon - if it's that, why do I break out on both feet in the same location and both hands all at the same time?). Metal allergy - again, why both hands and both feel simultaneously and why is it so cyclical (every few...
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    FYI: Thursday night on the History Channel, the series Modern Marvels is doing a show on Wheat. EDIT: Description is: 'How wheat feeds the world; wheat becomes everything from bread to beer' Seems kind of backwards, considering that I'm gluten-free, but I'm kind of interested in watching it - thought you guys might be too. k
  10. UR Groovy
    Hi Amelie, I was really hoping Steven would have some reduction in swelling. I know how miserable that it. My swelling was mostly prettty mild, but I had one summer where my feet were pretty unrecognizable. Are you on reduced sodium? Is he still eating dairy? You're so right - it's frustrating that there is no cure - what bothers me more is they...
  11. UR Groovy
    You're thinking about a triathalon? That sounds like fun - and a lot of work. So, I decided to measure the same areas - my inches add up to 155. I'm really disappointed in myself - and, as usual, my husband has gained with me - we're both horribly out of shape - our bellies are both causing posture issues. It doesn't look good. I've got to 'move it...
  12. UR Groovy
    Hi, I also suffered from diarrhea almost every day before I went gluten free. I've never been tested for Celiac - I got aggrevated with my nephrologist & decided to do an elimination diet. I definitely have a problem with gluten. As for how long it takes, I can only tell you what happened with me - anyone here will tell you that every body responds...
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    Hey there, everyone, So, I'm back to confess. I'm super fat. I've been bad ... very bad. I'm a clean 170 - there, I said it. Stuff's been pretty awesome. Summer in SD - who could ask for more? I went bathing suit shopping yesterday, because we've been beaching it lately - water's 70-72 degrees - awesome ! Anyway, as I was looking at this suit...
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    Hello Amelie, I'm Kat. I have MCD as well. I'm not in remission. I've not been in remission since diagnosis. I was also on Prednisone, and began tapering off 6 1/2 months into it when my nephrologist realized that the Prednisone wasn't working for me, so 8 months after treatment began and 35 lbs. later, my numbers were worse than at diagnosis. Here...
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    Changing my post - don't want to leave it out there for those of you who maybe haven't seen the results. I'll be back tomorrow, because - Wow.
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    Hi, My husband zoned out and forgot to get his labs done, but he needs to do a TSH. Questions: Can he do it any time during the day, or is there a specific time that's more desirable? I would guess he can do it any time, but I thought I'd check first. Thanks k
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    Thanks Lizard00 Hi Cathy, Yeah, I really never know how or even if I'll have symptoms. Sometimes it's neuro, sometimes gastro. It's frustrating. I'm pretty sure it was gluten. I took risks Sunday. This is certainly an easier reaction to handle than depression. Lower belly - check! thanks, k
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    This never got pinned. Is the topic okay (?)
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    Hi folks, This morning, I woke up to 2 episodes of stabbing pain in my lower tummy (below my bellybutton). It hurt like heck and made me break out in sweat. It only lasted a few minutes both times with a subsequent run for the bathroom. I've been gluten-free for over 1 1/2 years, and I remember getting this kind of pain (along with diarrhea) fairly...
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    Hi everyone, The thread is fizzling out again, but i'm here to say - I've lost 2 lbs since my last post. I guess exercising and eating right really does work. I'd be totally satisfied if I could just get down to 155. I think it's the fat (like in cheese) that's my big problem. This whole gluten-free thing has really gotten much easier. Anymore...
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    Soooo, I've been working out - at the gym ... yaay ! It's not so bad. I actually look forward to sweating. I've been walking more because the weather has been awesome. I think I'm at about 163 - looks like I haven't lost any lbs, but I'm working in the right direction. I'm still having food issues - nighttime is the worse. Yesterday I ate great...
  22. UR Groovy
    I just wanted to mention that Nephrotic Syndrome encompasses a whole spectrum of things. It's just a diagnosis that says that you're spilling protein. There can be lots of reasons for it - sometimes temporary because of something else that's going on at the time. In my case, Minimal Change Disease - not temporary, meaning that I haven't gone into remission...
  23. UR Groovy
    You can be tested for Nephrotic Syndrome by getting a urinalysis. If they're testing specifically for that, they may decide to do a 24 Hour Urine (it's a test where you take samples over a 24 hour period at home) but they'll probably start with a random UA. In addition, a blood test would be in order to see if your albumin levels are decreased (this is...
  24. UR Groovy
    First, to know that this post is coming from a kidney patient would be good. My kidney disease causes the body to "spill protein". Having said that, I've been wondering about this for years. It seems to happen to me (the cloudy urine) when I over-eat things like potato chips or tortilla chips. It really only happens then. I've asked my nephrologist...
  25. UR Groovy
    Random thoughts, so I can get on with my day: I found myself pondering public transportation this morning. I've used public transportation here in San Diego a couple times. It's not a new concept to me. We don't drive a whole lot. Maybe there could be government incentives to purchase fuel-efficient vehicles (EDIT: in thinking about it, this is...
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