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I went to my doctor today and upon reviewing his diagnosis paperwork, I became confused. I know why the diagnosis was added, but the symptoms are the exact opposite of mine. The symptoms of Metabolic Syndrome are high blood pressure (mine is chronicly low), cholesterol problems (mine is PERFECT), obesity (I am only 3-5 pounds above normal weight), and insulin...
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I am by no means a certified doctor, but I am also not an idiot. I have an eye appointment on Monday. Both my dentist and my regular doctor have requested that I get tested for Sjorgren's, which of course, my eye doctor could easily run the eye tests for at this appointment. A little background info: I am 19 years old and have had over 80 dental fillings...
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*~*UPDATE!*~* I had surgery on September 9th, like I said, it was the first in a series of 2, to 3 surgeries to fix my teeth. While I had no medical cause, I did go to another realm and I did talk to some already past loved ones. It was AMAZING. I don't remember the topics discussed, I just remember talking. It was like being in a big white room, but you...
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I used to fear death, but not because death itself was scary...I feared death because I knew RED would be left without anyone to take care of him. Now that he's dead, I just kinda look at death as the time when I get to join him again. I want to try to keep living without him, but if death comes knocking, I won't argue too much. I have not been completely...
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I go in for surgery on September 9. I will have 2 surgeries, each about 8 hours long, where all of my teeth will be getting crowns put into place. My dentist and I suspect Sjogrens to be the culprit and she may do the lip biopsy test for it while I'm in surgery. We are having to use general anesthesia because I have long become immune to the effects of laughing...
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I don't have the resources for another horse, nor do I have the heart. I did adopt a kitten...he was caught breaking into the garage looking for food and his name is Banana.... but as much as I do love banana, he is not my horse and sometimes its hard to even look at this kitten knowing that he needs me but he isn't the one that I need. And to make it worse...
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Last July I lost the only person that mattered to me. He died of cancer. He was my best friend, true love, and soul mate(and yes, he was a horse, not a human). Since then, it's been really hard to even function. I mean, I think the grief has gone kinda beyond the bounds of normal sane grieving...and I wonder if it has taken a toll on my health. I really don...
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hmmm.. msg and nitrites/ates...you might have a point. since the reaction has been kinda random, i will compare next time and see if it still fits...
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This has happened 3 times in the last few months. the first 2 times happened within a week, then it stopped for about 6 weeks and tonight it happened again. I'm trying to find a cause for it but even my doctor seems stumped. I get a burning in my throat like heartburn and within seconds, a sudden onset of a bright red rash that starts on the face and...
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I did research on addiction as part of a project for school. There are two areas that are triggered from addiction and it normally depends on the individual which area is triggered, or both or none. An example is that cocaine triggers one area, meth the other. Alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, opiates, all of them trigger one or the other of the areas. No substance...
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ARCHIVED Mangosteen
minton replied to minton's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
I have to give monovie props. The people selling it to me didn't make wild claims, just that it helped them. Well, my mom and I have given my dad 2 bottles total over the last two weeks and he has improved. But honesrtly, lets consider this. My dad is an obese man in his sixties with a horrible diet and beyond sedentary lifestyle. Granted, he had one knee... -
Wow... test results cvame back. All my levels were normal except two. My potassium was low. it was 3.7 when it should be 3.8 at minimum (but its always been 3.7). And my vitamin D levels were 33, apparently my doctor wants them at 50. So tomorrow I am going hunting for a supplement (he wrote down the dose for me). And, since I mentioned it before, I should...
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ARCHIVED Mangosteen
minton replied to minton's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
Does the fruit have any real benefits or is it all marketing BS? I have looked at all the reliable science magazines online and none of them mention mangosteen fruits or xanthone antioxidants at all...kinda concerning... -
He did not refer me to any doctors, but I will ask him next time about that. He did not biopsy the rash at all but he looked at the spots and told me that he has never seen DH or psoriasis act the way this rash has. The rash had begun to heal when he saw it and he said if it wasn't gone on its own or with the cream we would investigate further. So far no...
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Okay so my friend dragged me to a meeting last night for a product called Mangosteen. In case you haven't heard of this product, Mangosteen is a fruit that contains tons of the best antioxidants in the world called xanthones, and the company markets it via a distribution pyramid scheme. I was dragged along for two reasons. One, my friend has money saved up...
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Doctor seemed a bit stumped to me, but he did help some and ordered some tests for more... The rash is not DH or psoriasis in his opinion. He prescribed a cream, but the rash is going away on its own as well. He thinks my balance is ear related and told me a few exercises to try. They seem to have helped. (My dad also returned the railings to the stairway...
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Great, I just got sick in school. According to school rules, they sent me home. This indigestion hasnow caused me to throw up! And I'm pretty sure I saw blood in that vomit. I have an appointment at 2:40 with my favorite doctor. I have a list of all the medicines I've taken in the last 4 weeks and my symptoms. And just watch, He will have a simple explanation...
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Yes, the candies are dyed. 3 different colors are listed in ingredients. That is a good idea and I will pay close attention to that... on a happier note, the canker sores are FINALLY healing and no new ones have appeared!
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Jestgar, are what different colors?
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RiceGuy-I will look into B12 supplements after school today. Kissing the fiance is at present, not a a possible cause. He has been out of town since December 24th. Letters, however, are a great point. I write him daily and the only envelopes available in my house are the one you lick. But, rather than lick them, I've been using a wet washcloth (the taste...
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ARCHIVED Eating Regular Lunch At School?
minton replied to mama2two's topic in Parents, Friends and Loved Ones of Celiacs
As a high school student, I will tell you that while school lunch ladies and the dieticians try their very best to be helpful, when I was first diagnosed and still eating school lunch carefully, I got glutened almost every day. CC is a major issue. I now only get items on the lunch menu if they come in packages with their ingredients list on them. It is a... -
RiceGuy- My nails are brittle and grow slower than average. I have a biting habit but when I let them grow, they break on their own and someties split in layers. Roda- Yes, and that post refers to ONE dinner in JULY in which I ate a VERY SMALL portion because his mom and I had not had the celiac talk and that woman scares me. She and I have had the celiac...
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ARCHIVED Your Favorite Gluten Free Discovery
minton replied to HopeMum's topic in Parents, Friends and Loved Ones of Celiacs
gluten-free Crackers! Glutino is AWESOME and one of my favorite brands! I also discovered that mixing peanut butter and jelly in a bowl and eating it is just as good as a PBand J sandwich. And rolling up most other sandwich ingredients together are just as good too. But I can't find any decent gluten-free hot dog buns.... -
Okay here's an interesting question. In some other posts, which I forgot I put up, (yes my memory SUCKS) H. Pylori was suggested. Vitamin K has been suggested here. As well as the B Vitamins. Of course, CC has ALWAYS been suggested. But with my lack of eating ability at the present, CC is least likely. Other vitamin deficiencies havebeen suggested by my...
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Well, after a letter from my teachers, numerous phone calls from my mom and my doctor, and my own personal complaints, the insurance backed down. I am covered for my meds!!!!! And, the pharmacy gave us a 5 day script until everything was settled (they did this last week), and today I finished one of my classes!!!!!!!!! YAY!!!!