Hello everyone

March 9, 2000

Hi ,

Thank You! I appreciate hearing such a positive message. You are on your way to success and it is so great to be a part of it. I am so excited for you. I am sure that I will be hearing a terrific success story from you very soon. You keep on doing your breaths like that and you will reap the rewards.

Try doing a few here and there as you go through your day, when you are in the tub, or shower, or driving, it really helps speed up you metabolism and your results.

Take good care of yourself,

Rashelle

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Hello everyone

From: maisze@... My name is , and I received my LifeLift tape last Thursday. Since then, I've been doing the breathing everyday, although somedays not all at once. Today, though, I was able to do 40 breaths andthe positions. Wow. By the time I got to the last 4 and did thepretzel, I was really breathing heavy and sweating as if I wasfinishing a 45 minute aerobics class! Thank you, Rashelle, forcreating Life Lift.

March 18, 2000

Hi Nerys!

" Spent 6 hours at the hospital so a really fun day. "

EEeeeeoooohhhhh Yuck!

" They injected him with radiation dye, then had to wait for it to go into

the bones and then took heaps of pictures, it shows where the hot spots are

in your body. "

I had a similar thing done called a galium scan which shows the area of

inflamation in the body. But my scan was 2 days after the injection, not

like your poor hubby's!! I got to go home! Easiest scan I ever had... 6

hours waiting in a hospital.... that is not a great start to any weekend!

" Anyway won't know results till 3rd April. "

Geez thats a long time for you to have to wait! I hope the test actually

shows the problem so at least you know what you are dealing with and can

start some treatment for it.

" He has got really bad the last couple of days, can't walk and the pain is

getting worse in his hip area. He has gone to sleep now, the only time he

looks peaceful! "

How have you been through all of this?

Although fortunately I have not had to look after my partner due to illness,

I did watch my friend dye from leukemia. It makes you feel so helpless that

there is nothing you can do to fix it. And I see the worry in my hubby's

eyes sometimes. It must be so hard for you. But thank god your hubby has you

there - even if he is too ill to tell you, know that you make a HUGE

difference in his life just by loving him, let alone all the things you do

for him. Are you able to get out and have little breaks, have some sort of

life yourself?

Hang in there Nerys, there is a reason that your Hubby is so ill... they

will find it!!

Thinking of you!

with love

Aisha.

March 22, 2000

Hi :

Thanks for posting about Eugene.

I am not a doc but I do have some books about meds. Pimozide (Orap) is

classifed as a neuroleptic, i.e. drugs which affect the neurotransmitter,

dopamine. According to Dr. Koplewicz in his book " It's Nobody's Fault " the

neuroleptics are used for getting rid of tics but can have irritating side

effects, e.g. drowsiness, weight gain, decreased concentration and impaired

memory. He only prescribes neuroleptics when tics are causing great

distress and dysfunction.

Dr. Jenike lists Pimozide as a possible augmenting agent for treatment

resistant OCD. He refers to it as effective and relatively safe, and

mentions that " long-term risk for tardive dyskinesia and other

extrapyramidal side effects must be weighed against potential efficacy for

tics " . According to Dr. Koplewicz there are no studies showing that

children are or are not at risk for tardive dyskinesia.

Dr. Koran in his book, " Obsessive-compulsive Disorder and related disorders

in adults " recommends slow upward titration starting at 0.5 mg/day up to a

maximum of 8 mg/day. The manufacturer recommends obtaining an EKG at

baseline and that macrolide antibiotics (e.g. erythromycin and

clarithromycin) are contraindicated in patients taking pimozide.

I hope this information helps. Take care, aloha, Kathy (H)

kathyh@...

>>From: " catherine " <angelmom407@...>

>>

>>Hi my name is catherine. my son eugene is 19 and is mildly mentally

>>retarded and has ocd. we found out he had this at 13. one day he

>>wouldnt get dressed for school. he wouldnt put no clothes on. we took

>>him tothe hospital and he was admitted to the psych ward for 1 month.

>>he has been on zoloft 200 mg for the last 7 years. he is also on

>>tegretol because he was becoming violent. lately his compulsions have

>>been taking over again. he went to the doctor last night and she

>>started him on this drug called orap or pimozide. she started him at

>>2 mg. he is supposed to take half in the morning and half at night

>>when he takes his other medications. the maximum dose you can be on

>>this medicine is 10 mg. i was just wondering if anyone ever heard of

>>this becausei never have. thank you very much catherine

April 12, 2000

Grammy Pat,

It's good to see you on the list. I hope you feel better soon :-).

Michele

April 14, 2000

That is wonderful Leigh about the A! Great Job! I hope all goes well at the Dr and they can get you some answers so you can start feeling better. I am so sorry that you are in pain. Hang in there. Let us know how it goes at the Dr.

Love,

Mo

April 14, 2000

Hi Leigh hon,

> " Some of you have told me that I do not need to thank

> you for being here for me, but I do. I am not use to

> it and so I will thank you. "

Better get used to it babe! Love we have in abundance!

" > Emotionally I am feeling better today. Yesterday I

> got a PERFECT A on one of my final exams for college. "

*HURRAY*

" THe bad news is that I had > to go home earlier from school today

because my > stomach pains started to bother me again. "

*BOOOOOOOOOOOO*

:-(

" > Monday I have a doct. appiontment about it, so hopefully I can get

some help. "

Definately! Please do let us know how it goes wont ya??

> HOpe you are all doing good.

Well when we dont we all eat chocolate! LOL...

Take care sweet one, and know that this family loves you and supports

you always!

Love A.

May 10, 2000

Hey Leah, wondered where you were! Missed your wonderful posts and great

humor. You always make my day. So happy to hear about the horse ride. Go

Ashton! Reuben won't go near a horse!

ita

May 11, 2000

juanita, to be honest, i never in ALL MY LIFE thought ashton would actually

get upon that horse, like i said i figured she would wet noodle in horse

dookie and give him a time from hell......but she shocked me........ hang in

there, glad was missed, this is truly my home....leah

July 9, 2000

Rashelle's products do a great job of firming that skin up. Her package that has the bodywash, cellulite cream and night magic is what I use. My skin is shrinking right along with me and it is really soft too.

Karmahttp://loaves-n-fishes.com sells quality products including: vegetarian, camping and back packing foods, survival foods, vitamins, juicers, and storage foods at discount prices.

Hello Everyone

This is going to be quick! Sorry I haven't posted. I've been working alot lately. Heck, I'm at work right now! I'm just checking to see how everyone is doing! I'm doing much better now. Thanks again for all of the support.Here's another question: I have what looks like just alot of loose skin around my abdomen. Iknow there still some fat in there, but how can I get this to firm up. Are there any products out there to get better results (quicker!)Have a great and relaxing Sunday!DonnaPlease use our list bookstore In Association with Amazon.com If you are looking for anything, please click on this link first! Thanks! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home/karmasrecommerea/

July 10, 2000

I tried the bodywash and the nightmagic. Is the reducing cream any

good?

> Rashelle's products do a great job of firming that skin up. Her

package that has the bodywash, cellulite cream and night magic is

what I use. My skin is shrinking right along with me and it is

really soft too.

>

> Karma

> http://loaves-n-fishes.com sells quality products including:

vegetarian, camping and back packing foods, survival foods, vitamins,

juicers, and storage foods at discount prices.

> Hello Everyone

>

> This is going to be quick! Sorry I haven't posted. I've been

working

> alot lately. Heck, I'm at work right now! I'm just checking to

see

> how everyone is doing! I'm doing much better now. Thanks again

for

> all of the support.

>

> Here's another question: I have what looks like just alot of

loose

> skin around my abdomen. Iknow there still some fat in there, but

how

> can I get this to firm up. Are there any products out there to

get

> better results (quicker!)

>

> Have a great and relaxing Sunday!

>

> Donna

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July 10, 2000

Hi Donna,

I like the cellulite cream. It is the one that has the light smell of strawberries to it. I don't use it as often as I probably should, but when I do use it, I seem to notice a difference. I have re-ordered it several times. (I had a lot of area to cover! LOL)

Karmahttp://loaves-n-fishes.com sells quality products including: vitamins, vegetarian foods, camping and back packing foods, survival foods, juicers, and storage foods at discount prices.

Hello Everyone> > > This is going to be quick! Sorry I haven't posted. I've been working > alot lately. Heck, I'm at work right now! I'm just checking to see > how everyone is doing! I'm doing much better now. Thanks again for > all of the support.> > Here's another question: I have what looks like just alot of loose > skin around my abdomen. Iknow there still some fat in there, but how > can I get this to firm up. Are there any products out there to get > better results (quicker!)> > Have a great and relaxing Sunday!> > Donna> > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------> > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------> Please use our list bookstore In Association with Amazon.com If you are looking for anything, please click on this link first! Thanks! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home/karmasrecommerea/> >

December 11, 2000

Dawn, I'm Gail, I'm currently 38, turning 39 this Spring. I was 36when I

gave birth to my twins, and Tara{ds}then turned 37 the month after

they were born.

I don't know your whole story, but when we found out about Tara they

told us it was straight trisomy 21. Were you or your husband ever

tested, or asked by a genetist, to be tested for a translocation gene??

Maybe I'm saying this wrong? Bet Sara would know what is right. Guess

age could be a factor, but the more mothers I meet who have children

with Ds, they are all younger than me! Hey, my mother had my baby sister

when she was 40!, I thought I was in the clear when I was pregnant at

36...........guess theres no concrete answers........good luck

Gail Mom to Bobby 6 3/4, Jillian 4, and Tara{Ds} 20months

>

> My name is Dawn and I have two wonderful boys one is six and the other 15mon

> our 15 month old ds. We love them both very much and they bring a great deal

> of joy to our lives. I would like some help I recently found out that I am

> pregnant. I was wondering if there were any on else on the list who has two

> ds children that are not twins. You see I am thirty 36 and will be 37 soon.

> Please if any one has any info it would be of great help. sorry I am

> rambling on so. Thanks everyone

>

> http://DSyndrome.com/Multiples

December 11, 2000

Thanks for writing me back Gail, the geniticts told us that our son is the

stright trisomy 21 he said it happened right at conception . He also told us

that there is know reason for us to be tested. I do not hold to much faith

in doctors because after our triple screen came back low my doctor sent me

to a fetal medicine doctor who is suppose to be the best in the three state

area the did a level two ultrasound every month from my 5 month telling us

every thing is fine.

He even did not recommend a ammio he was so sure. I wonder if the geniticts

can reall tell by our sons blood. I am having the same problems with this

pregnancy that I had with my son but not the first son. once again thanks

for writing me back. The geniticts also said other sydromes could happen

because of having a child with ds. Our 15 month old is not walking just now

starting to try and pull him self up. He loves to eat bannans and crackers

of junk food. have to stop my6year old is yelling fo me please write me back

Dawn

Re: Hello everyone

> Dawn, I'm Gail, I'm currently 38, turning 39 this Spring. I was 36when I

> gave birth to my twins, and Tara{ds}then turned 37 the month after

> they were born.

> I don't know your whole story, but when we found out about Tara they

> told us it was straight trisomy 21. Were you or your husband ever

> tested, or asked by a genetist, to be tested for a translocation gene??

> Maybe I'm saying this wrong? Bet Sara would know what is right. Guess

> age could be a factor, but the more mothers I meet who have children

> with Ds, they are all younger than me! Hey, my mother had my baby sister

> when she was 40!, I thought I was in the clear when I was pregnant at

> 36...........guess theres no concrete answers........good luck

>

> Gail Mom to Bobby 6 3/4, Jillian 4, and Tara{Ds} 20months

>

> >

> > My name is Dawn and I have two wonderful boys one is six and the other

15mon

> > our 15 month old ds. We love them both very much and they bring a great

deal

> > of joy to our lives. I would like some help I recently found out that I

am

> > pregnant. I was wondering if there were any on else on the list who has

two

> > ds children that are not twins. You see I am thirty 36 and will be 37

soon.

> > Please if any one has any info it would be of great help. sorry I am

> > rambling on so. Thanks everyone

> >

> > http://DSyndrome.com/Multiples

>

> http://DSyndrome.com/Multiples

>

December 11, 2000