Re: Digest Number 192

July 18, 1999

Hi ,

Sorry it has taken so long to respond to your message.You asked how

the foot surgery went. They debrided the posterior tibial tendon and

trasferred the flexor tendon ( it is the one that curls your toes) to

that area. Because the foot was deformed.....turning outward....he

grafted bone from the iliac crest to the other side of the foto to

correct that problem. So there is a plate with 5 screws in that area to

hold the graft. Then he cut the calf area to lengthen the gastrocnemius

muscle to attach it to the transplanted tendon. The deformity is

corrected and the foot is straight, but i still have pain mostly from

the plate and screw. Last xray they did I noticed that 2 screws were

broken....don't think they were going to mention it.....but i noticed it

on the films. So this will all be removed in January.

As far as the psoriasisof the nails goes, it is not just the way they

look but as the psoiasis builds up it pushes up the nails and loosens

them which is very painful. Feels like ingrown toenails. I can hide my

feet but I also have 2 fingernails affected which is unsightly. The

dermatologist has seen thm and even took scrapings to culture it for

fungus and it was negative. He never offered any treatment. Actually

acted like it was no big deal.

You expressed your concerns about prednisone. I am aware of all the

damage it can do. When I took MTX the rheumy said I had to take it to

get the MTX to work properly. I am now off MTX and taking Arava. Not

having much luck with any of the meds. Not sure how long my stomach will

hold up! Alot of burning and indigestion with everything I have tried.

Going to give it a good try though.

Yes you do sound like my missing twin! Very similar problems. Do you

have any problems in the sternoclavicular joint?

This is all very frustrating but I am hanging in there. Just wish

people could understand what we go through! Thank God my husband finally

does but the rest of the famiy is clueless! I have tried to explain it

but they just don't get it Can't understand the fatigue mostly.

Also I tried to get into the chat room . Had a tough time. I am on web

tv so I clicked on to the button for that but my messages weren't

getting on like they should. When entered a message it would send my

screen back to the top of the page every time and some of my words would

be missing letters. Any ideas? Think people thoughI was nuts! Anyway

thanks for your input and responding to my letter. Look forward to

sharing with you and everyone in the group. Take care

P.S. Sorry this is so long!

February 7, 2000

In a message dated 2/7/00 7:09:58 PM Central Standard Time,

cloudgzr@... writes:

<< From: Cassandra <cloudgzr@...>

you can get good natural pigments from:

http://members.aol.com/pgmntlady

she has the most lovely mica colors and natural

coloring agents that wont stain >>

When I try to access this website AOL cannot locate it. I would love to find

some natural coloring agents.

Thanks,

Amy )

February 7, 2000

you can get good natural pigments from:

http://members.aol.com/pgmntlady

she has the most lovely mica colors and natural

coloring agents that wont stain

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Wisdom is the jewel. Yet, without action, they all stay buried.

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February 7, 2000

aol can't find the page.?

Re: Digest Number 192

From: Cassandra <cloudgzr@...>

you can get good natural pigments from:

http://members.aol.com/pgmntlady

she has the most lovely mica colors and natural

coloring agents that wont stain

=====

Desire is the treasure map. Knowledge is the treasure chest.

Wisdom is the jewel. Yet, without action, they all stay buried.

__________________________________________________

February 8, 2000

>> Subject: Re: Newcomer's soap problem

hmmm, when you say you melt it do you mean at rebatch? how are you melting

it down? >>

I think I mean at rebatch. I let it harden, grate it, and add the water and

grated soap and melt the combination down, and then put in my additives and

mold. I use 16 oz of grated soap with 12 oz of water and heat it over

medium low heat. It is during this melting process that it becomes a sticky

mess. However, the soap lathers and is not caustic at this point.

Thanks for your help, I really appreciate it.

Lynn

February 8, 2000

if you're letting your soap harden to just cured before melting it down, you

dont need to add water

(then again i rebatch in the oven at 250 degrees in a cassorole dish) i also

usually use milk, rebatched soap needs fat either milk or another oil

also i believe that its 16oz soap 9 oz liquid

so you might want to play around with the amount of liquid you use until you

find out what is best for you

hth

March 8, 2000

Hi Everyone,

I need advice. I have a terrible yeast infection in my mouth. I always

get them after antibiotics, but I haven't taken any. I did have that terrible

stomache virus last week and after two days of no food I only could keep down

chicken broth, ginger ale and sherbert. I am back on my eating plan but my

mouth is on fire. My own saliva burns. All I have been doing is applying

oral-jel and it's just not doing the job. Any secret remedies would be

greatly appriciated.

Thanks,

March 9, 2000

,

Get some colloidal silver and swoosh that around in your mouth. It kills

all yeast, bacteria, virus, and staff infections. Also, open a garlic

capsule and let the garlic gel (I know it is gross) coat your mouth. Garlic

kills yeast also. Hope you feel better.

http://home.sol.no/~dusan/silver.html

Silver will not hurt you at all, and I have given you a site that will

explain how good it is.

Debbie

Re: Digest Number 192

> From: jroesle@...

>

> Hi Everyone,

> I need advice. I have a terrible yeast infection in my mouth. I always

> get them after antibiotics, but I haven't taken any. I did have that

terrible

> stomache virus last week and after two days of no food I only could keep

down

> chicken broth, ginger ale and sherbert. I am back on my eating plan but my

> mouth is on fire. My own saliva burns. All I have been doing is applying

> oral-jel and it's just not doing the job. Any secret remedies would be

> greatly appriciated.

> Thanks,

>

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March 9, 2000

PAM, I'M BEEN TRYING TO EMAIL YOU AS YOU SUGGESTED YESTERDAY, BUT THE EMAIL

KEEPS BEING RETURNED. LOUISE

>From: " debbie " <debmcb@...>

>Reply-onelist

><onelist>

>Subject: Re: Digest Number 192

>Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2000 08:42:59 -0500

>

>,

>Get some colloidal silver and swoosh that around in your mouth. It kills

>all yeast, bacteria, virus, and staff infections. Also, open a garlic

>capsule and let the garlic gel (I know it is gross) coat your mouth.

>Garlic

>kills yeast also. Hope you feel better.

>http://home.sol.no/~dusan/silver.html

>Silver will not hurt you at all, and I have given you a site that will

>explain how good it is.

>

>Debbie

> Re: Digest Number 192

>

> > From: jroesle@...

> >

> > Hi Everyone,

> > I need advice. I have a terrible yeast infection in my mouth. I

>always

> > get them after antibiotics, but I haven't taken any. I did have that

>terrible

> > stomache virus last week and after two days of no food I only could keep

>down

> > chicken broth, ginger ale and sherbert. I am back on my eating plan but

>my

> > mouth is on fire. My own saliva burns. All I have been doing is applying

> > oral-jel and it's just not doing the job. Any secret remedies would be

> > greatly appriciated.

> > Thanks,

> >

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

> > PERFORM CPR ON YOUR APR!

> > Get a NextCard Visa, in 30 seconds! Get rates as low as

> > 0.0% Intro or 9.9% Fixed APR and no hidden fees.

> > Apply NOW!

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> >

March 10, 2000

Good suggestion Kathleen. , are you feeling better. Hope so.

Louise

>From: kmschafer101@...

>Reply-onelist

>onelist

>Subject: Re: Digest Number 192

>Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2000 20:09:46 EST

>

>,

>

>I have heard that massive doses of acidophilus can help. I used to take it

>for vaginal yeast infections. I would recommend that you take New

>Chapter's

>D'Adamo 4 Your Type Probiotic for Type O. It replaces the friendly

>bacterial

>that get killed by antibiotics. I take 1 capsule a day as part of my daily

>regimen. Given your condition, you'll probably want to take more. The

>container recommends 2 per day. That is probably the dosage if you don't

>have any obvious problem. You can order from North American Pharmacal at

>www.4yourtype.com or through www.dadamo.com.

>

>Happy Healing!!

>

>Kathleen

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March 10, 2000

,

I have heard that massive doses of acidophilus can help. I used to take it

for vaginal yeast infections. I would recommend that you take New Chapter's

D'Adamo 4 Your Type Probiotic for Type O. It replaces the friendly bacterial

that get killed by antibiotics. I take 1 capsule a day as part of my daily

regimen. Given your condition, you'll probably want to take more. The

container recommends 2 per day. That is probably the dosage if you don't

have any obvious problem. You can order from North American Pharmacal at

www.4yourtype.com or through www.dadamo.com.

Happy Healing!!

Kathleen

March 23, 2000

Are there people that try to sell their soaps based on the fact that it

DOESN'T have lye/sodium hydroxide? I did not know that. In fact, someone

answered this for me but now I can't remember, how was it first discovered

that lye would turn into soap originally? It's so odd in a way. (I'm not a

soapmaker.) However, if soap can be made without lye wouldn't that be the

" safer " way to go anyway? Does soap WITHOUT lye have better cleansing or

other properties or is it just another alternative? It's interesting that

something that is so harmful in its original " raw " state can become so

benign.

Thanks for your thoughts and information.

best,

cathryn.

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>From: onelist

>onelist

>Subject: Digest Number 192

>Date: Thu, Mar 23, 2000, 12:37 AM

>

> If I buy a loaf of bread, I believe I am entitled to

> know, and I want to know, what went into the making of the bread so I can

> make an informed decision as to whether I want to put it in my body. I don't

> care that it is bread, I can see that, I want to know what originally went

> in to making it. If every soapmaker listed sodium hydroxide, we wouldn't

> have the perceived problem that we think we have now. The main problem we

> have are the people that use fear based advertising to sell their products

> and not being truthful. In my opinion they should be turned in to the

> regulatory agencies and let them deal with them. Then the rest of us will be

> playing on a level playing field and we won't have this problem to deal

> with.

>

> Pat.

March 23, 2000

In a message dated 3/22/00 11:38:30 PM Central Standard Time,

onelist writes:

<< I am thinking of having my soaps and lotions in a small craft space at a

local store. My question is since I have not made big batches (MP and

pre-made lotions that I just add scent to), can I find out what the shelf

life would be?

>>

My first advice to this question would be to kindly answer that youprobably

need more experience in manufacturing your product so that you can answer

these questions yourself.

There is nothing like experience - both successful and unsuccessful - - to

know all you can know about your product.

And be sure you look into product liability insurance; you never know who

will decide you are an easy target for a lawsuit for a lotion or soap that

made a red mark on their arm or leg or face.

Good Luck.

Diane s

Wheaton Soapworks

April 20, 2000

In a message dated 04/20/2000 1:33:07 AM Pacific Daylight Time,

Dregroups writes:

<< armoured thyroid (not sure of the

exact spelling). It is a more natural replacement hormone, and according

to Alan Gaby, MD at a seminar I attended, it works better in about 90% of

cases. >>

I take 1/2 grain of Armour thyroid daily. It is a natural thyroid used for

many, many years by doctors. It has helped tremendously with the depression

as well as a higher energy level. The dr. had prescribed

1 gr and I found that it made me too nervous and agitated....so I cut it in

half. Works for me!

love and joy

Kiasi

March 28, 2001

Thanks ,

That site is a great one! It gives a concise plain English explanation of

this condition. The little graphics are great.

, if you read this I wonder if the site could be quoted in an

introduction to this website for prospective new users?? Is that possible

at all?

Regards Jeanne

Re: Do I / Don't I?

>

>Hi Jess

>Where abouts in the UK do you live? My consultant is Miss at the

>Norfolk and Norwich Hospital in Norwich. She is very experienced for the

UK

>in that she does 10+ myotomy operations per year. I was operated on in Jan

>this year and have been fully recovered for several weeks. The operation

was

>a great success. I have no problem with swallowing and, luckily, have no

>problems with reflux. For more details you can see my earlier messages on

>the web site.

>Good luck with your operation, Jane

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>CSERGE (Centre for Social and Economic Research on the Global Environment

>School of Environmental Sciences

>University of East Anglia

>Norwich NR4 7TJ

>UK

>

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>Fax: +44 (0) 1603 593739

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> Do I / Don't I?

>

>> Hello everyone,

>> I went to see my consultant on Wednesday and he basically said that

>> the longer I leave having the surgery the less likely it is to be

>> successful. I suppose this is true but i'm still apprehensive having

>> it done. The consultant sais that when I have it done he is going to

>> bring another surgeon with him. I told him about this group and

>> about the very experienced surgeons there are in the US. There only

>> seem to be a handful of surgeons in the UK that have experience of

>> achalasia related surgery and even that experience is very limited,

>> there are just not enough cases. He would like to look at some

>> achalasia websites, specifically in the US, and to get in touch with

>> surgeons who have a vast experience. Can anyone suggest any good

>> websites? I shall try looking myself and looking through past

>> messages.

>>

>> I think I'm going to put my name on the waiting list as it could be

>> 3 - 6 month wait (if i'm lucky) I just think that my life cannot

>> begin again until I have this surgery done. Things are getting worse

>> each day and there's only so much I can put up with.

>>

>> Speak to you all soon

>> Jess

>>

March 28, 2001

Jane,

That's wonderful news - congratulations. I hope the improvements last a

lifetime