Re: Digest Number 155

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In a message dated 5/30/99 2:27:56 AM Central Daylight Time,

onelist writes:

<< ,

I too have problems deciding what are side effects of medications and what

are symptoms of the disease. I notice that I can hardly keep my eyes open

on

long drives. I get so tired.

Amy >>

my wife says I have slep apnea--which may be contributing to my daytime

fatigue--she's an RN so I take her seriously. Problem is, every treatment

for apnea starts with spending an overnight at a sleep lab in a hospital with

electrodes recording everything. I doubt if I could sleep in that kind of

environment. if there were something I could do for it at home before trying

these diagnostic ordeals I'd jump on it right away.

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Hi - I have sleep apnea as well, and have some

comments below -- RAH

--- Rdobrick@... wrote:

> my wife says I have slep apnea--which may be

> contributing to my daytime fatigue--she's an RN so I

> take her seriously.

Spouses are often the ones who notice the apnea.

After all, the apnic is sleeping!

> Problem is, every treatment for apnea starts with

> spending an overnight at a sleep lab in a hospital

> with electrodes recording everything. I doubt if I

> could sleep in that kind of environment.

Right, I thought the same thing! But I have been in

for sleep tests twice now, once for the original test

and one for the " titration, " and can tell you it is

possible to sleep with all those contraptions on.

Many people complain more about the " cure, " which

involves sleeping with a CPAP (continuous positive air

pressure) machine strapped to one's face. The machine

is loud, but no louder than an air conditioner. I

have found it relatively easy to get to sleep with the

thing on my face, but the PA has me so damn tired I

think I could sleep next to railroad tracks --

I say go in for the test and see what happens --

you'll never know if you can get to sleep under those

conditions until you try, after all.

Hope this helps --

from New Jersey

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Regarding being able to sleep wired up in a sleep lab, I can tell you I have

had 4 or 5 sleep tests over the last few years and the sleep lab is where I

sleep the best. The wires and electrodes are not uncomfortable at all. I have

some trouble with my

CPAP mask at home but I recently got a new machine and it is very quiet. I

sometimes forget it is on because I don't hear it. I get so tired from PA

that losing sleep from sleep apnea is the last thing I need. I also have

narcolepsy so I am fighting sleep constantly. It seems the more restful sleep

I get the less narcoleptic attacks I have and I am a bit less tired. I'd say

go for the sleep test. That way you'll know for sure if you have sleep apnea

or not. Take care.

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In a message dated 99-06-01 11:40:56 EDT, you write:

<< -- Rdobrick@... wrote:

> my wife says I have slep apnea--which may be

> contributing to my daytime fatigue--she's an RN so I

> take her seriously.

Spouses are often the ones who notice the apnea.

After all, the apnic is sleeping!

>>

I am also an RN, and I know my husband of 42 yrs. has sleep apnea. He has

believed me, and turns on his side readily now " on command " . Prefers the

turn rather the surgery. Good luck, Betty in Va.

[Guest guest]

Gentleridge is a great place to buy Emu Oil. They are very helpful and the

site also has some great recipes.

> http://www.gentleridge.com/index.html

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Ellen wrote:

> From: Ellen <ellen@...>

>

> Gentleridge is a great place to buy Emu Oil. They are very helpful and the

site also has some great recipes.

>

> > http://www.gentleridge.com/index.html

I second this. I was looking for the link to post. I took a look at the prices

on the two links posted and

almost fell off my chair. Genleridge was selling a quart of soap quality Emu

for $45, an entire quart. She

raises Emus on her farm. I've also bought her Emu soap and like it very much

and have given 2 away to friends

with problem skin because I didn't want them to wait for my batch before they

could start using the stuff. Also

on the site is a ton of information on the benefits of Emu Oil.

She's based in Wisconsin.

/Wiz

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Hi all,

I am new to the list and would like to ask a few questions if you don't

mind. I haven't even attempted making anything yet, just trying to

absorb all the information about making soap.

1. Where would I find the book by Cavitch?

2. Dumb question - what is a stick blender?

3. Another dumb one - what is the difference between cold process and

hot process.

Any feedback on this would be wonderful.

Thanks bunches

K

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the book can be found at barnes and noble, also check your library, i found

it there once before they changed everything around with their new system

last year

stick blender costs 10 or so, its long and you can stick in in your bowls to

mush up

cold process you mix, pour in molds and wait 6-8 wks or longer for the soap

to finish curing, hot process, you cook and its ready as soon as it hardens up

hth

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In the Type O Caucasion list it says St. 's Wort is an MAO enzyme

inhibitor. I am really ignorant about MAO enzymes or why they are important

to type O or anybody.

My thought is to keep on with what helps you as you look into some possibly

related matters. I think I've been depressed most of my adult life. I

associate that with a very Type O condition, a wavering thyroid that hovers

more on the low or hypothyroid side.

Also now I am about to be 56 years old. My period stopped when I was 51. I

just got my thyroid truly happy (per TSH test) and simultaneously began

plunging into truly dark depressions. I had been using progesterone cream

from the health food store which I think really helped the thyroid. I have

now added another herbal formula, Solgar's Herbal female Complex which

contains 3 or 4 phyto-estrogens (dong quai, soy isoflavones, black cohosh,

motherwort), an herb to keep your pituitary happy (chaste berry) and an herb

to keep you liver happy (milk thistle). I feel much better!

So you could look into the endocrine angle. Or, just try the diet for a

while and see how you'd feel about tapering off the St. 's Wort. I'd

wait at least 3 months--maybe 6--before changing what's been working for you

so far unles a doc finds some endocrine problem that can be fixed.

Aikya

Re: Digest Number 155

> From: " SUZANNE C STRICKLAND " <SUZANNES2@...>

>

> Hi yall,

>

> I am new to ER4T diet and to the board. I would love any advice or opinion

> to my problem. Okay, I am an O+ and I deal with depression. I have been

> taking St 's Wort which has worked wonderfully. I read in the book

that

> St 's Wort is an Avoid herb.

> I would be so grateful if someone could explain to me if this will create

> bad reaction or affect my immune system. I cant tell you how much it's

> helped me but part of depression is feeling a since of doom or something

bad

> will happen to you, Know I worry that by taking the St 's Wort that I

am

> harming my body.

> I would like to know more and if someone could suggest an alternative to

St

> s wort. Ive heard about SamE but not sure about it.

>

> thank,

> Suzyq777

>

>

> ---------------------------

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From: " aikya " <aikya@ema>

<alternative to St. 's Wort>

I use 5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan 50 mg.)

This is a calming neuro nutrient which

enhances mood and promatoes sleep.I take

one capsule at bedtime.

OKC

[Guest guest]

Hi yall,

I am new to ER4T diet and to the board. I would love any advice or opinion

to my problem. Okay, I am an O+ and I deal with depression. I have been

taking St 's Wort which has worked wonderfully. I read in the book that

St 's Wort is an Avoid herb.

I would be so grateful if someone could explain to me if this will create

bad reaction or affect my immune system. I cant tell you how much it's

helped me but part of depression is feeling a since of doom or something bad

will happen to you, Know I worry that by taking the St 's Wort that I am

harming my body.

I would like to know more and if someone could suggest an alternative to St

s wort. Ive heard about SamE but not sure about it.

thank,

Suzyq777

[Guest guest]

I use it too, but still have insomnia. But its seratonin raising properties

sure help. Jeanie

> From: " Kennedy " <skennedy@...>

>

> From: " aikya " <aikya@ema>

> <alternative to St. 's Wort>

>

> I use 5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan 50 mg.)

> This is a calming neuro nutrient which

> enhances mood and promatoes sleep.I take

> one capsule at bedtime.

> OKC

>

> ---------------------------

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Hello all! Rose I think the walk and run machine you mentioned is a

treadmill. Mine is motorized but I cannot walk to fast let alone run on

it. I have some balance problems and at times when I get on it I get

kind of dizzy but it does seem to help me quite a lot. As far as stress

and CMT I do think it makes me feel pain more when I get upset over

something. I have noticed too that my fatigue tends to kick in more

also. As for depression I do have bad days but I think this goes with

the territory I just tell myself tomorrow will be better and you know

what? It ALWAYS is.

Take Care All

Cat

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In a message dated 5/6/00 9:13:54 PM Pacific Daylight Time,

egroups writes:

<< Stone and infection---GONE!!!! >>

Gail:

Thank God!

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 5/6/00 9:13:54 PM Pacific Daylight Time,

egroups writes:

<< anyone else been through this? >>

Kayte:

We are beginning to realize that we can't take to any social functions

without him " acting up " ......unless, we let him have the run of the

place.....for instance, we went to a BD party at Chuck E. Cheese's and he

wanted to run around, try this and that, and play in ball pit, then the video

games, would NOT sit down to eat pizza, sing " Happy BD " or hang around while

the BD kid opened his presents.....

He is pretty good in a restaurant though....in the theater, only if he can

relate to what's shown..... " Toy Story 2 " was great, because he owns the first

TS video and can recognize Woody and Buzz.......but if I took him to see " The

Tigger Movie " it would be a disaster......

Family outings are a no no ......can't visit with adults and keep eye on

him, so it's not worth it........

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In a message dated 5/6/00 9:13:54 PM Pacific Daylight Time,

egroups writes:

<< she was just about to run across the street.. >>

OMG.....glad she's okay......

P.S. What's with our kids and this running away thing?

[Guest guest]

Hi everyone,

First to Bob, they do have in some states, I would think in

all states, where you can apply over the phone, then they will set up an

interview over the phone. Just make sure you have plenty of documentation

from your doctor, It doesn't matter how much your wife makes, you are the one

in need of it. So you call them, and ask for an interview over the phone, If

you have to get a lawyer, 4 years, if approved, which you should be, will be

retroactive. Good luck. This is what Soc. Sec. is here for, we work and do

pay into it. Like I said before, they always deny the first and second time,

thinking people will give up, so don't. You just get a good lawyer, the only

draw back is he will get a piece of it. The main thing is do not ever give

up, that is what they want. You paid into it, so you are intitled to it. I

think they are a little slow with this Hep thing, some people can work, while

others cannot.

Hope I helped

CCAMPB3234@...

If you need anything please E-Mail me.

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Dear Flo, Genz, Lori, Toni, (wherever you may be)..Did I miss anyone

from May 31st?

Happy Anniversary to those who celebrate today. One year of enjoying day by

day, this marvelous Renaissance. What an amazing year of revitalizing health.

That first day and evening at Durham Regional was not exactly joyous but we

were there for one another and checked in on one another. Flo was up and

about room hopping. Quite a Memorial Day.

At one year, I have lost 94 lbs and feel wonderful. Blood work is outstanding

and endoscopy is scheduled in June. I am very grateful that at 58 years of

age, I am able to say that I am in better health than in 1990. Amen. Thank

you Dr. Rutledge. God's blessings to the cohorts and to all MGBers and future

MGBers.

Francine in Alabama

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Congrats to all my fellow MGB'ers that have their anniversary today. Happy

Birthday on completion of the first year of your new life.

Warmest Regards to all, TommyB

Re: Digest Number 155

> Dear Flo, Genz, Lori, Toni, (wherever you may be)..Did I miss anyone

> from May 31st?

>

> Happy Anniversary to those who celebrate today. One year of enjoying day

by

> day, this marvelous Renaissance. What an amazing year of revitalizing

health.

> That first day and evening at Durham Regional was not exactly joyous but

we

> were there for one another and checked in on one another. Flo was up and

> about room hopping. Quite a Memorial Day.

>

> At one year, I have lost 94 lbs and feel wonderful. Blood work is

outstanding

> and endoscopy is scheduled in June. I am very grateful that at 58 years of

> age, I am able to say that I am in better health than in 1990. Amen. Thank

> you Dr. Rutledge. God's blessings to the cohorts and to all MGBers and

future

> MGBers.

>

> Francine in Alabama

>

>

>

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Francine,

I would like to say happy one year to you and all the others who are

celebrating, You have all done great. I see most of you post and have

written to a couple of you. I know for sure I have written to Flo, Genz, and

couple others, and it is great to hear all good news from most of you. I am

doing fine too , it is only 4 months for me but I think things are going good

for me. Hope to see everyone at the picnic, and I can put the face to the

name.

Rosemary Commisso(58 years old) MGB DRR--Jan26,2001 (297---235)

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> I don't know if it is just me, or does this

>condition make you abnormally tired as well?

I was tired all the time until I began to take my pulmicort regularly and

also cut out wheat products (bread, and the like) from my diet. I didn't

cut them out completely, but instead of eating grain three to five times at

day (Every meal and every snack) I only eat grain once a day. It's amazing

how much energy I have. Having said that though, nothing creates energy

like a dose of prednisolone, so I realise I'm always operating under par.

I once felt exceptionally well after a reaction to antibiotics after eating

only raw vegetables for 24 hours. I recommend this as a quick fix for

anything - just avoid those vegies that are high in salicylate.

>Who thinks this illness suck?

I do. I've had it all my life - diagnosed as nasal polyps at 19. Four ops

under my belts so far (currently aged 44). Diagnosed as aspirin triad about

10 years ago, although I found out I was allergic to aspirin at 19 (the

hard way - before then I took aspirin all the time!).

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