hi

[Guest guest]

a,

Check the files, fasts and cleanses... if you can juice your own it is much better.. yes you can do fruits or veggies... even a mix, but whatever you choose must be used the whole way thru.

If it is orange and grapefruit mix, then if you happen to hunger you can eat an orange or grapefruit... drink water also during this period... this gives the body time to heal itself and do some detoxing also. If you don't make 3 days the first time, then try again in a week or so... you can go longer than 3 days also. You probably said and I've forgotten (got alot on my mind right now).. but what herbs do you take?

Suzifrankalgoodson@... wrote:

We drink water from the tap, its good and doesn't leave your mouth feeling dry like bottled water does, I will have to get some lemons and try the juice in it. I have never tried a fast or cleansing before, I wouldn't know how to do it. I know it would be drink all juice and no food or anything, but just clear juices or would orange and grapefruit juice work too. I have seen cleansing products at the health food store but never tried one of them before.

a

[Guest guest]

frankalgoodson@... wrote:

> Well, I have been here a long time and have never posted...not that I

> didn't have anything to ask or post I was just afraid. Everyone seems

> really friendly here though so I thought maybe I would ask a question.

> I have been on one form of birth control or another since after the

> birth of my first child 8 years ago, while on birth control I gained 2

> children and 100 pounds...the children were a welcome although

> surprising addition but the weight is not. Due to my knee problem my

> husband decided to seek another method so that I could get off the Bc

> and lose the weight. My last form of BC was the Depo shot...last taken

> 5 months ago, I have been trying desperately to lose weight since

> then...trying many things Ive read here as well only Im not losing but

> maintaining the same weight. I went to my doctor last week and she

> told me not to stress about it to much that until the depo shot was

> out of my system I would not be able to lose weight, she feels that

> with my history it will come off fairly easily after that. She also

> said that it can take anywhere from 6 months to 2 years (2 years in

> some women) for it to be out and you start to cycle again. Is there

> anything I can do to speed this process up and get my body back to

> normal? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

> Thank you,

> a

=========================

Hi a,

Anyone around your neck of the woods who is experienced in helping

people through a supervised fast? Quickest way to get the toxins out of

the body and eliminate excessive weight at the same time. I am only

suggesting a supervised fast here with someone experienced in helping

others get through an extended fast. There are several that I am aware

of: Loren Lockman of Tanglewood and Dr. Graham. I do know that

there are many more but I do not know of them at present.

Check around where you are and see what you can come up with.

--

Peace be with you, a.

Don " Quai " Eitner

" Spirit sleeps in the mineral, breathes in the vegetable, dreams in the animal

and wakes in man. "

[Guest guest]

No one should ever bash another for asking for help.. We've had a few minor incidents here but I guess every group has them.. But I will say that the majority if not all our members are geniunely concerned about helping each other. I truly believe this group is like family.

Suzi--- frankalgoodson@... wrote:> Thanks for the welcome , Ive been here a couple> of months just watching > and getting a feeling of the atmosphere, I was on> another list before this one > and someone asked about a problem they had and I> was very interested in the > answers because I have the same problem but instead> of helping with the > problem they started bashing him. There were some> very nasty things said that > made me feel uncomfortable so I left the group. I> have seen that some of the > people feel the same way about the problem here BUT> they are nice when talking > about it. That makes a big difference.

Suzi

What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered.

http://suziesgoats.wholefoodfarmacy.com/

[Guest guest]

Welcome back Becky!!!! Glad to hear you're handling things. Hope life is getting better for you! Check out the recipe files... we've added alot since you been gone.

Suzi"rwattenbach@..." <rwattenbach@...> wrote:

Hi Suzi, Don and anyone else who may remember me,

I'm back. I hadn't been dealing with some deeper issues that i needed to and I am now. So I have gone sugar/wheat/flour/caffene free and I am working on cutting down meat/dairy and fat.

Becky aka Doodle Bug__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

The best ofo luck to you. I have not been diagnosed yet but just listening to all of the ailments I am sure that I also suffer from this terrible thing called RA. I have an appointment on Aug 4 to see a specialist. sicsica2000 <sicsica2000@...> wrote: Hi guys,Im Marwa, i was diagnosed with RA 1 month ago, but i was having the problem 6 months before, i had to leave my country and family for work and i started my treatment all alone.Wish me luck guys because i really

feel depressed.

[Guest guest]

Welcome to the board and feel free to ask

any questions you have. If you feel depressed your doctor may be able to

provide you with medication to help you. Depression is common with any

chronic illness like RA. I don’t know how the medical system works

where you are but in the United

States it really takes a rheumatologist to

treat RA or related illnesses because other doctors just don’t get enough

training in RA. I hope you are seeing a specialist and that your

treatment is working. God bless.

From: Rheumatoid Arthritis [mailto:Rheumatoid Arthritis ] On Behalf Of sicsica2000

Sent: Monday, June 26, 2006 1:31

AM

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Subject: Hi

Hi guys,

Im Marwa, i was diagnosed with RA 1 month ago, but i was having

the problem 6 months before, i had to leave my country and family for

work and i started my treatment all alone.

Wish me luck guys because i really feel depressed.

[Guest guest]

Thanks alot, well i only went once to the rheumatologist he prescribe arava, trental, plaqunil, bioprbolis and Xanax, but then i had to travil and i didnt see any one yet, but im searching for one. Actually the swelling and the stiffness are far less now but its the depression and the medication side effects whats bothering me now. Thanks guys for this group and wish you all luck Harold Van Tuyl <hvantuyl@...> wrote: Welcome to the board and feel free to ask any questions you have. If you feel depressed your doctor may be able to provide you with medication to help you. Depression is common with any chronic illness like RA. I don’t know how the medical system works where you are but in the United States it really takes a rheumatologist to treat RA or related illnesses because other doctors just don’t get enough training in RA. I hope you are seeing a specialist and that your treatment is working. God bless. From: Rheumatoid Arthritis [mailto:Rheumatoid Arthritis ] On Behalf Of sicsica2000Sent: Monday, June 26, 2006 1:31 AMRheumatoid Arthritis Subject: Hi Hi guys,Im

Marwa, i was diagnosed with RA 1 month ago, but i was having the problem 6 months before, i had to leave my country and family for work and i started my treatment all alone.Wish me luck guys because i really feel depressed.

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Dear Marwa- You are NOT alone- You have us. Post on the board to us or directly to our emails. You can email me anytime. DBARGAD@...

.. Depression is normal but with the right treatment, you will feel well enough to resume a normal life. Yours, Deborah

On 6/26/06, sicsica2000 <sicsica2000@...> wrote:

Hi guys,Im Marwa, i was diagnosed with RA 1 month ago, but i was having the problem 6 months before, i had to leave my country and family for work and i started my treatment all alone.Wish me luck guys because i really feel depressed.

[Guest guest]

Dear DeDe Thanks alot, it really helped me alot just to know im not alone, its just that everything happened so fast and i didnt get any chance to visit a rhuematolgist and know what to expect. But im strong and i will be ok. Thanks again Deborah Bargad <dbargad@...> wrote: Dear

Marwa- You are NOT alone- You have us. Post on the board to us or directly to our emails. You can email me anytime. DBARGAD@... . Depression is normal but with the right treatment, you will feel well enough to resume a normal life. Yours, Deborah .

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[Guest guest]

Hi Steph and welcome to the group.

As for GF bakeries in the south bay, not that I know of. There used to

be a bakery in Hill ( I grew up there) that made GF bread, but

it didn't sell well so they stopped. Of course, cross contamination

was a major concern. When I was in the area I would make the trek to

either WF or TJs for bread. Now I buy mixes, but honestly I usually

just stay away from it because it never tastes right to me - but I'm

still in the " comparing " stage...I hear this often changes.

Wow...I feel for you. Gluten, soy and most veggies? Have you always

known about the other allergies? I can't believe how much soy there is

in this world. I never realized until I started reading ingredients

after being dx'd with CD.

Crave brownies are the best. Whenever I'm near a WFs I always stop and

get a few bags to bring home. I just wish they froze well because I'd

really stock up when I'm back in the bay next weekend!

Okay, I hate to ask this, but what is the actual difference between

gluten intolerance and CD? I hope that doesn't come off sounding rude

- I certainly don't mean it to be!

There is a GF website, I forget which...you can put which allergies

you have and their database tells you which products are safe. I'm

sure someone on here will know.

Are you also a member of SillyYaks? They always have neat

cooking/baking ideas on there.

Carla

Chico, CA -- formerly of Hill, CA

>

> Hi everyone,

> I'm new here, so I thought I'd say hello. I was diagnosed with gluten

> intolerance (no serious villi problems, but painful nontheless) last

> spring, which added insult to injury, since I am also allergic to most

> vegetables and soy. Living a gluten-free diet has been one long

> challenging road. Many gf products contain either bean flour or soy

> flour, so even they are not safe for me, and I'm still checking labels.

> Last week I was in Whole Foods and finally found the most amazing

> brownies (Crave) and biscotti (Mariposa), so life has just gotten a

> lot better!

> Bread is still an issue - my parents sent me a great gf bread baking

> book from Germany, but I'm still experimenting with flour types. I

> just found tapioca flour, I'm hoping that will give a better texture.

> Any input would be greatly appreciated!

> Also, are there any actual gf bakeries around the South Bay?

>

> Steph

> San

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Carla, and thanks for the info! As for the difference between

gluten intolerance and celiac disease, my endocrinologist says it's

ignorant doctors lol. No, honestly, I'd been having digestive issues

for years, was diagnosed with a load of food allergies, and

autoimmune thyroid disease, that helped a little but not a lot. Then

I saw a GI doc, had an endoscopy, and they found indicators of

celiac disease, but no flattening of villi, so told me to try

staying away from gluten.

Needless to say, the changes were amazing. I " cheated " a few times,

but it's just not worth the pain anymore.

Basically, they can't do a blood test to officially confirm the

celiac diagnosis as I am already avoiding gluten, so for now it's

gluten intolerance!

Steph

> >

> > Hi everyone,

> > I'm new here, so I thought I'd say hello. I was diagnosed with

gluten

> > intolerance (no serious villi problems, but painful nontheless)

last

> > spring, which added insult to injury, since I am also allergic

to most

> > vegetables and soy. Living a gluten-free diet has been one long

> > challenging road. Many gf products contain either bean flour or

soy

> > flour, so even they are not safe for me, and I'm still checking

labels.

> > Last week I was in Whole Foods and finally found the most

amazing

> > brownies (Crave) and biscotti (Mariposa), so life has just

gotten a

> > lot better!

> > Bread is still an issue - my parents sent me a great gf bread

baking

> > book from Germany, but I'm still experimenting with flour types.

I

> > just found tapioca flour, I'm hoping that will give a better

texture.

> > Any input would be greatly appreciated!

> > Also, are there any actual gf bakeries around the South Bay?

> >

> > Steph

> > San

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Carla, and thanks for the info! As for the difference between

gluten intolerance and celiac disease, my endocrinologist says it's

ignorant doctors lol. No, honestly, I'd been having digestive issues

for years, was diagnosed with a load of food allergies, and

autoimmune thyroid disease, that helped a little but not a lot. Then

I saw a GI doc, had an endoscopy, and they found indicators of

celiac disease, but no flattening of villi, so told me to try

staying away from gluten.

Needless to say, the changes were amazing. I " cheated " a few times,

but it's just not worth the pain anymore.

Basically, they can't do a blood test to officially confirm the

celiac diagnosis as I am already avoiding gluten, so for now it's

gluten intolerance!

Steph

> >

> > Hi everyone,

> > I'm new here, so I thought I'd say hello. I was diagnosed with

gluten

> > intolerance (no serious villi problems, but painful nontheless)

last

> > spring, which added insult to injury, since I am also allergic

to most

> > vegetables and soy. Living a gluten-free diet has been one long

> > challenging road. Many gf products contain either bean flour or

soy

> > flour, so even they are not safe for me, and I'm still checking

labels.

> > Last week I was in Whole Foods and finally found the most

amazing

> > brownies (Crave) and biscotti (Mariposa), so life has just

gotten a

> > lot better!

> > Bread is still an issue - my parents sent me a great gf bread

baking

> > book from Germany, but I'm still experimenting with flour types.

I

> > just found tapioca flour, I'm hoping that will give a better

texture.

> > Any input would be greatly appreciated!

> > Also, are there any actual gf bakeries around the South Bay?

> >

> > Steph

> > San

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I did a Google search for gluten intolerance and celiac disease. I didn't read every article, obviously, but everything I saw indicated that they are the same thing.

H.

In a message dated 12/10/06 8:47:58 AM, redchickn@... writes:

I thought gluten intolerance was the same as celiac disease. I had been told that by my GI doc and I've read it in many places. That's interesting to know.

[Guest guest]

Hi there, Wow, I thought gluten intolerance was the same as celiac disease. I had been told that by my GI doc and I've read it in many places. That's interesting to know. Either way, if you've stopped eating gluten and have seen amazing improvement -- that's a huge sign. It's also a sign that other problems might clear up. Many people come to this list and say I also have X and Y disease or condition, not knowing that X and Y could clear up because the Celiac Disease was the causal factor of those problems. It might not happen, or not immediately, but perhaps eventually -- on a gluten free diet. I just wanted to sound a note of hope that maybe other things will improve. But I understand having trouble with other foods. I did not react to any food allergy tests, so I don't have actual food allergies, but I have IBS and I don't tolerate a lot of foods (practically no

spicy food, no colas, no green or black tea, no coffee, no chocolate, no beans, some veggies but not raw broccoli and other gas causing foods, no citrus). Yes, things made with bean flours are widespread and are something that I avoid. Soy I don't have an allergy to but my stomach doesn't exactly like it. However, my ability to tolerate certain foods has improved in the past four months or so (I was diagnosed nearly two years ago) -- I'm hoping that I will be able to widen my diet over time. Actually, a huge thing in helping me tolerate food is taking PROBIOTICS -- with my meal. I've used many probiotics in huge quantities, some very expensive. But for daily use I use Jarrow, which is available at Whole Foods and other health food stores. They don't have to be refrigerated, so I can carry them around and just pop one in my mouth as I'm starting to eat. The gas and irritation has gone way down with this habit. I also like Crave, and

specifically because the maker uses rice flour -- I'm sure you noticed that. The only advice I would offer is buy rice flour and make your own things. I was using the Bob's Red Mill All-Purpose Flour in recipes, and it's a good product, but its combo of flours and starches causes me problems. As for bread, there was an Ezekiel brand raisin bread that I liked for toast but it bothered my stomach. Maybe the Glutino brand doesn't use bean flours, I don't know. I mainly don't bother with bread and just eat hot rice cereal for breakfast (Bob's Red Mill). Rice has always harmonized with my gut. Quinoa hasn't been a problem either. Anyway, hope this helps and good luck with everything. L²

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[Guest guest]

>

> Hi there,

> But I understand having trouble with other foods. I did not react

to any food allergy tests, so I don't have actual food allergies, but

I have IBS and I don't tolerate a lot of foods (practically no spicy

food, no colas, no green or black tea, no coffee, no chocolate, no

beans, some veggies but not raw broccoli and other gas causing foods,

no citrus). Yes, things made with bean flours are widespread and are

something that I avoid. Soy I don't have an allergy to but my stomach

doesn't exactly like it. However, my ability to tolerate certain foods

has improved in the past four months or so (I was diagnosed nearly two

years ago) -- I'm hoping that I will be able to widen my diet over

time. Actually, a huge thing in helping me tolerate food is taking

PROBIOTICS -- with my meal. I've used many probiotics in huge

quantities, some very expensive. But for daily use I use Jarrow, which

is available at Whole Foods and other health food stores. They don't

have to be refrigerated, so

> I can carry them around and just pop one in my mouth as I'm

starting to eat. The gas and irritation has gone way down with this

habit.

>

> I also like Crave, and specifically because the maker uses rice

flour -- I'm sure you noticed that. The only advice I would offer is

buy rice flour and make your own things. I was using the Bob's Red

Mill All-Purpose Flour in recipes, and it's a good product, but its

combo of flours and starches causes me problems. As for bread, there

was an Ezekiel brand raisin bread that I liked for toast but it

bothered my stomach. Maybe the Glutino brand doesn't use bean flours,

I don't know.

-----------------

Er- none of the Ezekiel breads are gluten free. But, their parent

company Food for Life has a GF raisin bread. (Just not called Ezekial-

I'm guessing you were referring to the GF breads). Personally I

dislike their breads, though.... I much prefer those I make myself.

Glutino and Ener-g Foods have premade breads- I haven't tried Glutino

but have not been generally impressed with their products due to the

ingredients they choose. I lived on Ener-g foods as a kid and

teenager, and they are certainly good for those with multiple

allergies, but I really don't care for them. They MUST be toasted. I

like the Whole foods breads, but here in the bay area they cost a

fortune. Bummer. (I think they do use bean flour, though...) I have a

huge selection of Bette Hagman breads (made from her " The Gluten

Gourmet Bakes Bread " cookbook that I bake, slice and keep in the

freezer, labeled with type. This really works for me- I love being

able to pick the type of bread I'll use for my sandwiches or toast for

the day. I also usually keep half a loaf out and eat that while it is

fresh. I really recommend making your own bread, especially with

multiple allergies. It will taste 100 times better than anything premade.

I might be a weirdo, but I like Nana's no gluten cookies- they aren't

terribly sweet, but they are a nice hearty snack. You have to kind of

put yourself in a vegan mindset to enjoy them, though, and make sure

they haven't been on the shelf for too long. (they do dry out). I like

the small bars (in vanilla berry, banana, or chocolate) rather than

the big cookies. They have little crunchy things inside that are like

a semi-sweet candy- somehow I really like it. The big cookies are too

big and seem to be drier or dry out faster. Some people like Pamela's

cookies but I think they are just too rich- and sometimes have a funny

aftertaste. To each their own... For a rich cookie I like homemade

best, of course.

BTW, about your ability to digest things improving over time- that

really happens. When I was diagnosed as a kid I was so sick I could

barely eat brown rice, fish, and steamed vegetables. But gradually I

was able to tolerate more things, and now there I can eat basically

anything. (Dairy, beans, soy, nuts, whatever) yay!

[Guest guest]

I wonder if you could go in for a second opinion at the Stanford

Celiac clinic... They might be able to take another look at your

biopsy and give an informed opinion. Just a thought. :)Thyroid disease

and Celiac often go hand in hand, also..

>

> Hi Carla, and thanks for the info! As for the difference between

> gluten intolerance and celiac disease, my endocrinologist says it's

> ignorant doctors lol. No, honestly, I'd been having digestive issues

> for years, was diagnosed with a load of food allergies, and

> autoimmune thyroid disease, that helped a little but not a lot. Then

> I saw a GI doc, had an endoscopy, and they found indicators of

> celiac disease, but no flattening of villi, so told me to try

> staying away from gluten.

> Needless to say, the changes were amazing. I " cheated " a few times,

> but it's just not worth the pain anymore.

> Basically, they can't do a blood test to officially confirm the

> celiac diagnosis as I am already avoiding gluten, so for now it's

> gluten intolerance!

>

> Steph

[Guest guest]

Ezekiel is just one line of Food For Life's breads. They are not GF.

Food for Life makes MANY GF breads though. I like the brown rice one

okay, though it's definitely denser and more gummy than some of the

other GF breads I've had. I like it cause it's made of whole grains

unlike most GF breads which are made with tapioca flour, potato starch,

white rice flour.

[Guest guest]

Yes, my doctor said thyroid and celiac diseases often go hand in

hand. My Northern European heritage is a factor, too. Hooray. I

don't really need a second opinion, all my doctors think I should

continue gluten-free, and I don't need the offical label.

Steph

> >

> > Hi Carla, and thanks for the info! As for the difference between

> > gluten intolerance and celiac disease, my endocrinologist says

it's

> > ignorant doctors lol. No, honestly, I'd been having digestive

issues

> > for years, was diagnosed with a load of food allergies, and

> > autoimmune thyroid disease, that helped a little but not a lot.

Then

> > I saw a GI doc, had an endoscopy, and they found indicators of

> > celiac disease, but no flattening of villi, so told me to try

> > staying away from gluten.

> > Needless to say, the changes were amazing. I " cheated " a few

times,

> > but it's just not worth the pain anymore.

> > Basically, they can't do a blood test to officially confirm the

> > celiac diagnosis as I am already avoiding gluten, so for now

it's

> > gluten intolerance!

> >

> > Steph

>

[Guest guest]

They are the same thing - I guess my previous doctor didn't want to

commit to the word celiac, thought this was something that might go

away once my thyroid was sorted out. The endocrinologist on the

other hand confirmed that my gluten free lifestyle is here to stay!

I can't remember the endo details, but I remember something about

chronic gastritis and enteropathy indicative of celiac disease, but

no flattening of villi.

Steph

>

> I did a Google search for gluten intolerance and celiac disease.

I didn't

> read every article, obviously, but everything I saw indicated that

they are the

> same thing.

> H.

>

> In a message dated 12/10/06 8:47:58 AM, redchickn@... writes:

>

>

> > I thought gluten intolerance was the same as celiac disease. I

had been

> > told that by my GI doc and I've read it in many places. That's

interesting to

> > know.

> >

>

[Guest guest]

My experience has been so similar to yours (all the same problems with food) that I could have authored your post. The only thing I add to the probiotics are the other pieces of the HOPE formula which include digestive enzymes. I listened to a PBS special with who advocates for the HOPE formula (High fiber, Essential Fatty Acids (Oils), Probiotics, and Enzymes) and I am trying that along with enough exercise to keep things moving. The fiber I use is flax seed. I can't seem to tolerate psysillium and many commercial products have either that or gluten. The enzymes I am using have HCI because some people who have food intolerances produce too little hydrochloric acid (I guess.) It is all very confusing to me and I'm not sure about this because the doctor tells me I have GERD so that would mean too much acid wouldn't it? This is definately not an advertisement post

because I am still trying all of this and cannot recommend as of yet. I did buy 's book from Amazon and I liked it. I'll answer some of the science project questions now, the rest I will send in a private email. I enjoy learning about others so I might as well share. I am 46 now, was 23 when I became really sick but looking back I've had difficulties (and wheat cravings) all of my life. I can't tolerate any acidic foods, or sugar but I think that will resolve because of candida. I am half-Irish, half-Jewish and was a preemie who had problems digesting formula (born when breast-feeding was very unpopular.) I have Hashimoto's and and now I am in remission from Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (and want to keep it that way.) That's why I'm doing so much. Anyway, take care everyone. It's nice to be in

a group where people are not in denial about health. I would like to hear about others as well. If you are not comfortable with a public message, you can contact me off list. I enjoy the connection and all of this keeps me on track. Debbie PS: I'm dying to know what sleeping with, and the care and feeding of an animal has to do with celiac disease.

[Guest guest]

My understanding is that celiac is one end

state disease of gluten intolerance – dermatitis herptiformis (DH) is

another and there is some thought that there are others as well –

autoimmune thyroid disease, diabetes, etc. And since 70% of the people

who have celiac disease (diagnosed with flattened villi) don’t have

intestinal symptoms that they notice, it is unclear to me how many more people

might be out there with gluten intolerance or even straight up celiac who have

something else that is another end state of gluten intolerance and that could

have been prevented and could now be made better by avoiding gluten.

Connie

From:

[mailto: ] On

Behalf Of flatcat9@...

Sent: Sunday, December 10, 2006

11:09 AM

Subject: Re: [ ] Re:

Hi

I did a Google search

for gluten intolerance and celiac disease. I didn't read every article,

obviously, but everything I saw indicated that they are the same thing.

H.

In a message dated 12/10/06 8:47:58 AM, redchickn writes:

I thought gluten

intolerance was the same as celiac disease. I had been told that by my GI doc

and I've read it in many places. That's interesting to know.

[Guest guest]

General information about RA

http://www.arc.org.uk/about_arth/booklets/6033/6033.htm

First Visit to Rheumatologist

http://arthritis.about.com/cs/docpad/a/rheumatologist.htm

Spoon Theory – explaining RA to others

http://www.butyoudontlooksick.com/spoons.htm

RA Criteria (Any 4 qualify for positive diagnosis)

1. Morning stiffness, lasting for at least an hour, present daily for

at least 6 weeks

2. Arthritis of 3 or more joints, lasting for at least 6 weeks

3. Arthritis of the hand joints, lasting for at least 6 weeks

4. Symmetric arthritis, lasting for at least 6 weeks

5. Rheumatoid nodules

6. Positive rheumatoid factor (blood test)

7. Joint changes on x-ray

The above links are what I think are

useful references about RA. The first is general information, the next is

hints for a visit to the rheumatologist, next is the Spoon Theory for

explaining the effects of RA to others, and the last is the criteria for

diagnosing RA. RA varies greatly from person to person so while there are

7 criteria you get a positive diagnosis with any four of the criteria. I

hope these will help to answer some of your questions, and feel free to ask

anything else. We hope you will post often to share your experiences with

RA. God bless.

From: Rheumatoid Arthritis [mailto:Rheumatoid Arthritis ] On Behalf Of bmelton2004

Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2006

7:34 PM

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Subject: hi

Hi my name is Bonnie, I was just diagnosed with ra,

and am looking for

all the help I can get. Just having friends to talk to about it will

help. I am on celebrex for the pain.

[Guest guest]

sending my love and respect for all you my friends for all the

messages that have been so great for me in healing

knowledge .....everyday that i open the messages that you post ....I

felt more and more happy and calm I been day by day a better person

thanks to you all specially liane and karen love your messages love

too you all and blessing carmen star

[Guest guest]

Hi Carmen Star!!

I am so glad that you feel more at peace. I do also. Thank you

for your love and respect and I send you big hugs of love and light.

Keep shining, bright star, you are wonderful!! Take care and keep

reading, as will I, hehe Namaste, LUNA

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> sending my love and respect for all you my friends for all the

> messages that have been so great for me in healing

> knowledge .....everyday that i open the messages that you post ....I

> felt more and more happy and calm I been day by day a better person

> thanks to you all specially liane and karen love your messages love

> too you all and blessing carmen star

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Hi Carla & the rest of the group-

My name is and I'm in Sunnyvale. I've been lurking for a few

weeks now, reading back posts and learning a lot. I am still trying

to determine whether I am gluten sensitive or celiac. I had done my

own 2 week trial in November and felt better than I had in years (and

realized the constant tummy aches and everything that goes with it is

not actually normal). But I wanted to know if I had celiac so I went

back on gluten to do the tests and was miserable again. I went GF

again (and likely forever) on 12/22. The blood work for celiac came

back negative, but on the higher side of negative, if that makes

sense, and I had an endoscopy 2 weeks ago as well - I find out

results next week. I'm now back on a modified elimination diet to see

if I have any other food allergies/intolerances and so far haven't

noticed anything other than the probiotics I started taking a few

days ago have brought back some GI problems, so now I am wondernig if

maybe my issue is yeast-related in addition to or instead of gluten

(one of the probiotics is Florastor which is a yeast based product).

Have any of you used Florastor and had any issues with it?

Jean