Guest guest Report post Posted January 9, 2003 Diane I will change you to special notices. That means you go to the site to read the posts. AND if I OR sue send a special notice it will go directly to you. We rarely do that. Most of the time just reminding you to check in. NH Mommy to Abby Liz 10-25-94 Mommy to Anne 7-1-99 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 9, 2003 DELETE THEM! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 9, 2003 > I have been getting hundreds of e-mails and now my storage is full. > What do I need to do and please leave message on the board I will > check there ok please and thank you I know nothing about Hotmail, but I assume all you have to do is go and delete all the old mail that you've already read. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 10, 2003 Cheryl and Thank you so much for your words of wisdom. I am was 2 years out Dec.22. I also have started with some bad eating habits. I am afraid to get on the scale. My belt is getting tighter and I know I need to loosen it a notch, that scares me. You have both given me the motivation to eat healthier...starting today! Lunch will be a protein drink. My downfall is the sweets...I really don't dump from them unless I overload. I can eat the equivilant of a whole candybar...no problem. I didn't think I would be able to do that after this surgery. You are both so right....this surgery is only a tool. We have to follow Dr.R's rules to be thin and healthy for life. Thanks again.... Joni 12/22/00 231/156(i think)/143 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 3, 2003 In a message dated 2/3/03 3:39:38 PM Eastern Standard Time, LSheffield@... writes: > Hi guys, just a quick question. My husband and family are about to but me > out of the house....because of my " gas " problem. It has really been bad. > has anyone got any suggestions to help make it some better, or is this a > life long curse. My husband is really having a hard time with it. It > doesn't matter if I leave the room and go somewhere else, it is very strong > and soon my whole house has this horrible smell. I burn candles, spray > room deodorizers, and nothing really helps. Are there any suggestions out > there? I am desperate. > > Could there be certain foods that are the culprits, would taking beano help > with that, or is it just normal. I appreciate any thoughts on the subject. > I am pretty much willing to try anything at this point. Thanks! > > > 11/26/02 > 261/217 > > I think if you paid attention you might find some foods are worse than others - I think carbs are a big culprit for some people. However, I have taken Flagyl (which is part of the prev pak as well I believe) as needed usually it is about every 3 -4 months and it is completely gone - every once in a while my DH will say " Call the doc its time to get that medicine again! " LOL I heard about this from someone who had an RNY on another list - it worked for them and it has worked like a charm for me :-) I highly recommend it :-) Good luck. Email me privately if you want me to research the dose my doc prescribed. I know some people are claiming it gives them the runs when combinded with the prev pak but I have never had that problem with it when taken alone. Busching Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 3, 2003 , Try incense. It works. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 3, 2003 I know that certain foods affect me differently - some of the ones I can think of are pasta/potatoes and sugar -- they will give me the worst gas. in GA > Help > > > Hi guys, just a quick question. My husband and family are > about to but me out of the house....because of my " gas " > problem. It has really been bad. has anyone got any > suggestions to help make it some better, or is this a life > long curse. My husband is really having a hard time with it. > It doesn't matter if I leave the room and go somewhere else, > it is very strong and soon my whole house has this horrible > smell. I burn candles, spray room deodorizers, and nothing > really helps. Are there any suggestions out there? I am desperate. > > Could there be certain foods that are the culprits, would > taking beano help with that, or is it just normal. I > appreciate any thoughts on the subject. I am pretty much > willing to try anything at this point. Thanks! > > > 11/26/02 > 261/217 > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 3, 2003 , I had a problem until I went low carb for the first part of the day. I eat bacon and eggs, or chops, or something like that in the morning, and just protein and fat for lunch. That leaves the fruit and veggies for supper. This keeps me gas free for most of the day. F. Potter Help Hi guys, just a quick question. My husband and family are about to but me out of the house....because of my " gas " problem. It has really been bad. has anyone got any suggestions to help make it some better, or is this a life long curse. My husband is really having a hard time with it. It doesn't matter if I leave the room and go somewhere else, it is very strong and soon my whole house has this horrible smell. I burn candles, spray room deodorizers, and nothing really helps. Are there any suggestions out there? I am desperate. Could there be certain foods that are the culprits, would taking beano help with that, or is it just normal. I appreciate any thoughts on the subject. I am pretty much willing to try anything at this point. Thanks! 11/26/02 261/217 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 3, 2003 , Are you eating much with soy in it? I think soy is one of the worst culprits about " bad " gas. Pat Help Hi guys, just a quick question. My husband and family are about to but me out of the house....because of my " gas " problem. It has really been bad. has anyone got any suggestions to help make it some better, or is this a life long curse. My husband is really having a hard time with it. It doesn't matter if I leave the room and go somewhere else, it is very strong and soon my whole house has this horrible smell. I burn candles, spray room deodorizers, and nothing really helps. Are there any suggestions out there? I am desperate. Could there be certain foods that are the culprits, would taking beano help with that, or is it just normal. I appreciate any thoughts on the subject. I am pretty much willing to try anything at this point. Thanks! 11/26/02 261/217 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 3, 2003 , I use Critus Magic room spray. It is the best I can find to cover the odor. You might try restricting foods to try to find the culprit. Milk and dairy products make my gas worse. If that is the case with you try Lactaid pills. Good luck. Sandy 7/31/02 270/202 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 3, 2003 Beano helps i chew one before a meal one during and one after.... but i eat more than you do so maybe one before and one during will help there are also drops it does help xoxox cathy > Hi guys, just a quick question. My husband and family are about to but me out of the house....because of my " gas " problem. It has really been bad. has anyone got any suggestions to help make it some better, or is this a life long curse. My husband is really having a hard time with it. It doesn't matter if I leave the room and go somewhere else, it is very strong and soon my whole house has this horrible smell. I burn candles, spray room deodorizers, and nothing really helps. Are there any suggestions out there? I am desperate. > > Could there be certain foods that are the culprits, would taking beano help with that, or is it just normal. I appreciate any thoughts on the subject. I am pretty much willing to try anything at this point. Thanks! > > > 11/26/02 > 261/217 > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 4, 2003 , I'm curious. Did your doctor say why he prescribed the Flagyl? Normally, it is given (I think) to get rid of a parasitic infection (like Trichomoniasis- caused by a one-celled, flagellated organism - a little bug with a tail). Is he saying we are getting a parasitic infection and that is causing the gas? Pat I think if you paid attention you might find some foods are worse than others - I think carbs are a big culprit for some people. However, I have taken Flagyl (which is part of the prev pak as well I believe) as needed usually it is about every 3 -4 months and it is completely gone - every once in a while my DH will say " Call the doc its time to get that medicine again! " LOL I heard about this from someone who had an RNY on another list - it worked for them and it has worked like a charm for me :-) I highly recommend it :-) Good luck. Email me privately if you want me to research the dose my doc prescribed. I know some people are claiming it gives them the runs when combinded with the prev pak but I have never had that problem with it when taken alone. Busching Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 4, 2003 , My surgery was about 2 weeks before yours and I notice that my gas problem is improving ( I don't believe I writing about this!!) I don't think the odor is getting that much better, I just seem to have less gas. I do notice that certain foods give me gas but I'm sure they are different for everyone. You just kind of keep track of what bothers you and avoid it. 11/13/02 Help > Hi guys, just a quick question. My husband and family are about to but me out of the house....because of my " gas " problem. It has really been bad. has anyone got any suggestions to help make it some better, or is this a life long curse. My husband is really having a hard time with it. It doesn't matter if I leave the room and go somewhere else, it is very strong and soon my whole house has this horrible smell. I burn candles, spray room deodorizers, and nothing really helps. Are there any suggestions out there? I am desperate. > > Could there be certain foods that are the culprits, would taking beano help with that, or is it just normal. I appreciate any thoughts on the subject. I am pretty much willing to try anything at this point. Thanks! > > > 11/26/02 > 261/217 > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 4, 2003 Hi , This is bob i was there on 11/26, I have the same kind of gas problem. And the only thing that is working for me is that i have just recently been able to " Hold It " for a little while till i can slip away outside or to a bathroom with a stong vent. Hopefully you will be able to " Hold it " for longer periods of time soon, it seems that it took almost 2 months before i could hold it for a little while till i was out of everyones way!!! Bob 11/26/02 288/248 Help > > > Hi guys, just a quick question. My husband and family are about to but me out of the house....because of my " gas " problem. It has really been bad. has anyone got any suggestions to help make it some better, or is this a life long curse. My husband is really having a hard time with it. It doesn't matter if I leave the room and go somewhere else, it is very strong and soon my whole house has this horrible smell. I burn candles, spray room deodorizers, and nothing really helps. Are there any suggestions out there? I am desperate. > > Could there be certain foods that are the culprits, would taking beano help with that, or is it just normal. I appreciate any thoughts on the subject. I am pretty much willing to try anything at this point. Thanks! > > > 11/26/02 > 261/217 > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 4, 2003 It is not just for trichomonas but for some bacteria as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 4, 2003 In a message dated 2/4/03 3:16:30 PM Eastern Standard Time, pmarcum@... writes: > , > I'm curious. Did your doctor say why he prescribed the Flagyl? Normally, > it is given (I think) to get rid of a parasitic infection (like > Trichomoniasis- caused by a one-celled, flagellated organism - a little bug > with a tail). Is he saying we are getting a parasitic infection and that is > causing the gas? > Pat > If I understand this correctly (and I am medically handicapped) gas is actually bacteria that grows in our bodies and now our tummy's are unable to deal with the bacteria the way it used to. Flagyl is an antibiotic which kills the bacteria that causes the gas. Please excuse my clumsy explanation. It is true that it is used for treating Trichomoniasis however, it is used for other things as well, inlcuding Hpylori and if I remember correctly I think it may be used when one is exposed to anthrax. <A HREF= " http://www.ask.com/main/metaAnswer.asp?t=ai & s=a & MetaEngine=directhit & en=te\ & eo=2 & o=0 & frames=True & url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ehealthsquare%2Ecom%2Frx%2Fflagyl%2E\ htm & ac=24 & adcat=jeev & pt=Flagyl%3A+Prescription+Drug+Reference+from+HealthSquare%\ 2Ecom & dm=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ehealthsquare%2Ecom%2Frx%2Fflagyl%2Ehtm & io=0 & qid=A77F\ 564EB5FF484DA86A28CC613158AD & back=ask%3Dwhat%2Bis%2Bflagyl%26o%3D0%26x%3D10%26y%\ 3D6 & ask=what+is+flagyl & dt=030204160912 & amt= & pg=1 & qsrc=0 " >Ask Jeeves Answer: Flagyl: Prescription Drug Reference from HealthSquare.com</A> Busching Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 4, 2003 Hi. I just felt like I had to chip in. I eat lots of soy products and I hardly have any gas. I think it depends on the individual. I eat no meat or dairy either, and hardly any fat. Help > > > Hi guys, just a quick question. My husband and family are about to but me out of the house....because of my " gas " problem. It has really been bad. has anyone got any suggestions to help make it some better, or is this a life long curse. My husband is really having a hard time with it. It doesn't matter if I leave the room and go somewhere else, it is very strong and soon my whole house has this horrible smell. I burn candles, spray room deodorizers, and nothing really helps. Are there any suggestions out there? I am desperate. > > Could there be certain foods that are the culprits, would taking beano help with that, or is it just normal. I appreciate any thoughts on the subject. I am pretty much willing to try anything at this point. Thanks! > > > 11/26/02 > 261/217 > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 4, 2003 ~ Wow my family can totally understand. Mine was bad that I carried and still do a book of matches. The sulfur works pretty good. It does do better in time but I am almost 2 years post op and sometimes Whew! Hope this helps Day KC MO Dr Rutledge 2/8/01 331 now 145 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 5, 2003 Thanks, ! I went to your link and read it. I had no idea Flagyl was being used for bacterial infections. Now I know. I really appreciate your info. I had heard about " Ask Jeeves " , but had never used it before. Great resource! Pat Re: Help In a message dated 2/4/03 3:16:30 PM Eastern Standard Time, pmarcum@... writes: > , > I'm curious. Did your doctor say why he prescribed the Flagyl? Normally, > it is given (I think) to get rid of a parasitic infection (like > Trichomoniasis- caused by a one-celled, flagellated organism - a little bug > with a tail). Is he saying we are getting a parasitic infection and that is > causing the gas? > Pat > If I understand this correctly (and I am medically handicapped) gas is actually bacteria that grows in our bodies and now our tummy's are unable to deal with the bacteria the way it used to. Flagyl is an antibiotic which kills the bacteria that causes the gas. Please excuse my clumsy explanation. It is true that it is used for treating Trichomoniasis however, it is used for other things as well, inlcuding Hpylori and if I remember correctly I think it may be used when one is exposed to anthrax. <A HREF= " http://www.ask.com/main/metaAnswer.asp?t=ai & s=a & MetaEngine=directhit & en=te\ & eo=2 & o=0 & frames=True & url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ehealthsquare%2Ecom%2Frx%2Fflagyl%2E\ htm & ac=24 & adcat=jeev & pt=Flagyl%3A+Prescription+Drug+Reference+from+HealthSquare%\ 2Ecom & dm=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ehealthsquare%2Ecom%2Frx%2Fflagyl%2Ehtm & io=0 & qid=A77F\ 564EB5FF484DA86A28CC613158AD & back=ask%3Dwhat%2Bis%2Bflagyl%26o%3D0%26x%3D10%26y%\ 3D6 & ask=what+is+flagyl & dt=030204160912 & amt=! & pg=1 & qsrc=0 " >Ask Jeeves Answer: Flagyl: Prescription Drug Reference from HealthSquare.com</A> Busching Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 7, 2003 In a message dated 2/7/03 5:02:30 PM Central Standard Time, az1home@... writes: > I have is this I have been on 4 to 5 months on antibiotics and last > one was for a throat and chest infection. I still cant get back to > being healthy I feel severly tired even though I try to work out > almost everyday. I want to sleep all the time. And still I dont > feel better. Is there anything I can do to get my energy level back > You might want to consider adding an anti fungal like Pau' darco or oil or oregano to your list. When you take such high doses of antibiotics it kills off all your good intestinal bacteria, and allows all the bad stuff to take over. A strong antifungal, followed by a good acidophilus supplement will help to get your intestines back in order and that should help out with your energy levels! Hanida Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 7, 2003 Antibiotics are killers to your immune system. I've always been told to take acidofulous (sp) to regrow the good bacteria in your intestines. It's in the frig in your HFS. Try to get off of the antibiotics as soon as you can. They ARE your immune system right now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted March 19, 2003 Re: hand, arm, shoulder shaking. Pris, a number of problems can cause this to happen. If this continues, your doctor should be made aware of it so he/she can rule out other, more serious causes. The doctor may send you to a specialist, a neurologist. Inflammation of muscles and ligaments...especially those that connect to the cervical and SI spine areas...can irritate the nerves in those areas causing weakness and shaking. I've had this happen in both regions....due to nerve root impingement. Usually this is very painful. You didn't mention you were having pain...only shaking? Keep us posted to what your doctor says. Best regards, Connie (granny) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted March 19, 2003 In a message dated 3/19/03 6:24:28 PM US Eastern Standard Time, Grannyof9@... writes: << Usually this is very painful. You didn't mention you were having pain...only shaking? Keep us posted to what your doctor says. Best regards, Connie (granny) >> There is not much pain. But the other day I had to hold a paint can lid while I was painting with my left hand (same side) for 30 minutes. I had to hold the paint can lid in exactly the same position (I was dabbing paint from it). After 30 minutes, I tried to disengage my fingers from the lid and they were frozen. If I tried to move any of my fingers, I felt excruciating pain. They were just STIFF! Frozen in the same position... I have NEVER had any pain or stiffness in my hands before. Is it arthritis? If so, why don't I ever have any pain/stiffness there at all, and then I am virtually paralyzed? Could it have anything to do with the shaking in my hands if I overdo the left side?? THANKS, Pris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted March 19, 2003 In a message dated 3/19/03 9:44:06 PM US Eastern Standard Time, fdunn7@... writes: << Hi Pris, My leg muscles do that and when I questioned my general practitioner he said it was probably from the fibromyalgia. He wasn't too concerned. ~~~Faye~~~ AS and fusing >> How do they treat fibromyalgia? What if a person has both AS and fibro? Pris Do you need a pig fix? Check out the wacky pig video at http://valentinesperformingpigs.com/trainingbook.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted March 24, 2003 Pris, I get the same thing. Although my legs shake more than my arms. It seems like from fatigue. I don't have fibromyalgia. So, my shaking is related somehow to the reactive arthritis. It's developed over the last few years, during which time my arthritis has worsened. It might be inflammation causing profound temporary weakness. I don't understand it that well myself. Janet Reactive arthritis since 1973, diagnosed in 1997 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
