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  1. tiredofdoctors
    I think having your own farm IS expensive. (and yeah, right, the simple life!)When you consider what you pay out for seeds, equipment, etc., then calculate the amount of time you put into it, it's a LOT cheaper to buy it at the grocery! Somehow, though, it's not the same. Even my little garden -- and I mean LITTLE -- yields veggies and herbs that are just...
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    Hey Claire -- I did my rehab in a facility which had a recreational therapist; I thought she was indispensable. We have the same PT/OT thing here -- it's a bunch of S**T. I have a good friend who is an OT. There is a lot of overlap, but each brings to the table their unique perspective. She and I see eye to eye on so much -- she works with kids, as did...
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    Thanks for the confirmation -- It's funny, I thought that my "rash" was seasonal --and it is -- because I start using different products in the summer than in the winter!
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    Thank you guys so much. I did the same thing with regard to my meds -- I don't necessarily trust everything I read. I called the companies . . . also, Abbott Laboratories was by far the most thorough, and told me to call back in 9 months because their newest survey from their suppliers will be completed -- and they want to make sure that my Synthroid has...
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    Shirley, that sounds unbelievably peaceful. My husband and I always dream about moving like that. With the electric fence thing -- I can't feel them, either -- I just thought there was something wrong with my nervous system! My brother-in-law is always saying -- WATCH OUT -- I touch them, but nothing happens. Now I want to get a y-shaped willow to see...
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    I've been reading The Gluten-Free Bible along with all of the labeling threads, and I am so disappointed. I have been glutened the whole time I've been starting this. (I've been gluten-free 3 1/2 weeks+). ALL of my make-up contains gluten, my hair conditioner contains it, and two out of five of my medications contain gluten. I'm going out tonight, buying...
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    Just an FYI: I spoke with the representative with Roche (Rausch) Pharmaceuticals -- I take Klonopin for spasticity in my lower extremities. Because we have mandatory "generic", I'm waiting for a response from that company. However, back to my original point : At this time, all pharmaceuticals produced by this company are made with starches which are...
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    Also, where is the Braintalk forum? I would love to take a look -- I've already learned so much from this, it would be nice to see a site which is strictly neuro. Also, Claire, what type of rehab professional are you? I feel the same way -- I was the practitioner, now I'm the patient. (I used to MEASURE people for wheelchairs -- now I'm in one)
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    Hey guys -- what optimum timing! I just received a call notifying me of a cancellation in the rheumatologist's office where my neuro doc referred me, so they're bringing me in early. I've seen him before, so he will order any and all lab work with little convincing. He's a great guy. If you would, could you please list the genetic tests for which I should...
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    CeliacMe: Good Job! We only have Outback here, but it's inspiring to know that you've made these companies make positive changes for their consumers. I'm not great at "taking a stand", but I think you've changed my mind! Keep up the GREAT work, and I'll see if I can get up enough courage to start in there with you!
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    Yeah, my sister-in-law is pretty incredible. My brother-in-law is the same. He used to work for the Environmental Protection Agency, but lost his job when the Reagan administration discontinued his entire department. He has master's degrees in geology and chemistry, I believe, and she has a masters in Environmental Science. After the entire department...
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    Wow! What great experiences! My aunt had a farm in a more rural area of Ky -- they had baby piglets. The momma was not really happy that they removed a couple of them for me to hold. Boy, are they cute, though! My brother-in-law & sister-in-law have a farm in West Virginia. They raise cattle (beef), goats and chickens. My son explained their farm...
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    It hadn't dawned on me about gluten-free cleansing products, makeup, etc. I do know that when I used Origins, I developed these HUGE blisters that would bleed a lot. Same goes with other products, but I didn't make any connection. I just read the threads with regard to products, labeling, etc. and paid close attention to topicals. Do topical agents containing...
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    I use Biosilk, too. I'll contact the manufacturer and see if I can get some info.
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    Do you use Dove soap only? Or do you also use their shampoo, conditioner & bodywash? Just realizing the gluten connection to these things.
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    I've contacted Cover Girl (I like their powder foundation) and asked about all their products, especially lipstick -- but can't get ANY good information from them -- they e-mailed me back after my asking for more specific information, and STILL had no answers. They referred me to my physician as well. Like he's going to know about lipstick. Or at least...
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    Hey lizzy -- I've never had that reaction, but my primary doc has me give myself B12 injections once a week so that I don't get anything but the vitamin -- no fillers, additives, etc.
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    Hi Shirley -- I read your post to my husband -- we're both nature-lovers and science geeks -- so we were fascinated by the crossbill story. We're going to google crossbills so that we can see what they look like. We have also decided that your pine cones must definitely yield what are known here as "pine nuts" -- They are almond-shaped, but a little smaller...
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    Jen -- I told my husband about your pumpkins -- we both were laughing hysterically! I told him that I supposed we may have to watch for that, too! I'm re-applying the Cayenne pepper every-other day -- woke up this morning (after applying and sneezing last night) to ANOTHER bulb gone! I think you're right -- we do have kamikaze squirrels. I told my son...
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    I don't know what your seizures are like, so I'm not at ALL saying that my experience is like yours! I can tell you, though, that I have "spasticity" in my legs and feet -- it happens when I over-exert. One doctor called it "spasms" -- but my doctors here have seen it in motion. Once it kicks in, you can't move my legs until I take medication and wait...
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    I think it's amazing (and scary) what Gluten can do. My husband has a neice and nephew (both from the same parents) who are autistic. I called my sister-in-law last night (it's her daughter's children) to tell her of this -- they live out of town -- informed her husband of my dad's conversation -- and haven't gotten a call back yet. My sister-in-law...
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    I just want to thank everyone who posts and shares on each & all of the categories in this forum. I have learned so much from all of you, and have been given the strength and motivation to begin and continue my gluten-free lifestyle. I used to be skeptical of things of this nature -- thinking it was just a place to "whine". Boy, was I wrong. I am...
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    Jen, that is GREAT! What is also ironic, is that despite my efforts (adding manure, disgusting compost and pine needles, then a "good soaking drink of water") I awoke the next morning to three of my biggest bulbs being taken hostage. I was FURIOUS. First off, I'm kind of a gimp, so planting those suckers was no small undertaking. Then, I did EVERYTHING...
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    I tested highly positive for soy allergy, so I usually avoid it like the plague. When I do try to eat it, it does cause the same symptoms, though -- stomach cramping, etc. . . . .
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    I remember seeing a previous thread about Autism and celiac disease. My father called me tonight . . . he said that he had played golf with an old college buddy of his. He asked how everyone was doing, then asked my dad how I was doing and if they had found any diagnosis yet. My father told him that I had been diagnosed with Gluten Ataxia, and that it...
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