Guest guest Posted August 20, 1999 Report Share Posted August 20, 1999 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Original Message: Date: Thu, 19 Aug 1999 18:56:33 -0700 (PDT) From: robert harris <raharris@...> Subject: Welcome VRBrosky@...! Welcome VRBrosky@... to the PA mailing list!!! __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 22, 1999 Report Share Posted September 22, 1999 Reply re: Paxil and Brushing Nellie, Is this impulsivity/agitation as exhibited in climbing up ladders a new thing for your son? A couple of thoughts. There is sometimes an initial worsening of OCD symptoms and agitation when a child begins an SSRI- it often predicts a " good response " to the meds ultimately. Basically it means that the receptor sites that are being targetted are being reached, and after this initial adjustment, the meds should be useful. The concern, of course, is your child's safety during this period- your son's doctor should make a recommendation about whether to change meds or add something such as an anxiollytic- klonopin, xanax to temporarily offset the agitation. Generally augmenting strategies such as adding Welbutrin are not implemented until after the child has been on meds long enough to test whether the initial drug is working at all (on average 12-19 weeks). This is a very difficult juncture- on the one hand you may want to wait to give the Paxil a fair trial, on the other hand you have to weigh the degree of distress your child (and you) are experiencing. I hope your doctor can advise you in your next steps. Re: brushing Brushing to reduce sensory integration dysfunction is a big commitment! Because individual children's SI issues vary, your child's own OT is the best source, but information I have is that brushing should happen 4 times a day in order to achieve desensitization. And that you want to apply as much pressure as the child can comfortably tolerate. Often kids with SI problems get " crazed " by light touches, and this can make things worse, brushing with pressure is less stimulating (good) and achieves the desired effect. Some OTs advocate using a good strong hug pushing downward after you have done the brushing in place of doing the joint compression. As with all specialties- there are many opinions and techniques. Best to all. Tamar Chansky, Ph.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2000 Report Share Posted April 22, 2000 Betts writes: > >I'm having problems with labeling my lip balm tubes. I used regular avery >labels that I printed on the printer with information. When I pour my lip >balm sometimes it spills and then the outside is oily> You might want to check out the labels at www.rippedsheets.com . They have several types of labels that are specially designed to be waterproof. It's pretty cool. They work with either laser printers or ink jets, and even the ink becomes smudgeproof after being printed. They just sent me samples and I think I'm going to start using them! They'll even die-cut them to your size for free. They aren't cheap but they seem worth it. Rhonda in SB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2000 Report Share Posted July 29, 2000 Dear : For an initial lab screen of the thyroid, the TSH is not enough. You need a full thyroid panel, which should include the TSH, T-3, T-7, Thyroid Uptake, etc. This is just a start if the tests are abnormal, or close to abnormal, there are other more indepth tests that should be considered. But, if these are all " WNL " , (Within Normal Limits), then you can pretty much say the thyroid is OK. The TSH is only good as a partial monitoring after a diagnosis of thyroid disease is made. When someone is stable on thyroid medication, the TSH may be enough to use a regular follow up. The thyroid is a gland that, due it's hormonal action, can affect multiple other glands and their hormonal secretions. It can be a domino effect=if one falls, it can change many, if not all other levels, so it's important that this be properly checked. I think I posted once before that I believe you need someone that will take responsibility for coordination of all your care, and even then, you should stay on top of it. Otherwise, you might wind up in severe trouble. If you want to discuss more details, please email me direct- 2byteme@.... Marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2000 Report Share Posted July 29, 2000 Dear : For an initial lab screen of the thyroid, the TSH is not enough. You need a full thyroid panel, which should include the TSH, T-3, T-7, Thyroid Uptake, etc. This is just a start if the tests are abnormal, or close to abnormal, there are other more indepth tests that should be considered. But, if these are all " WNL " , (Within Normal Limits), then you can pretty much say the thyroid is OK. The TSH is only good as a partial monitoring after a diagnosis of thyroid disease is made. When someone is stable on thyroid medication, the TSH may be enough to use a regular follow up. The thyroid is a gland that, due it's hormonal action, can affect multiple other glands and their hormonal secretions. It can be a domino effect=if one falls, it can change many, if not all other levels, so it's important that this be properly checked. I think I posted once before that I believe you need someone that will take responsibility for coordination of all your care, and even then, you should stay on top of it. Otherwise, you might wind up in severe trouble. If you want to discuss more details, please email me direct- 2byteme@.... Marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2000 Report Share Posted July 29, 2000 Dear : I am writing as your messages were posted. I would not suggest your taking, at this point, anything that is not related to your treatments. If you go on the combo, you will probably get a degree of allopecia=hair loss. As a male that has shot the whole genetic hair loss theory down, (mother's father died with a full head of hair at 96), I can understand being upset. If it really is something that is going to cause stress, I would suggest you try a wig, or a hair weave. With your thyroid function unknown, and there being other possibilities that are unknown, adding anything else may not be in your best interests. Some people experience different effects of medications, (prescribed, over the counter, and herbal), then when they are not taking the combo. If you add an unknown to this whole thing, and some type of reaction occurs, you'll have a very hard time determining, or may never know, what caused what. Also, thyroid disease can cause hair loss. The hair loss usually does not become significant until 3-4 months into therapy, so at least wait until you are stabilized on therapy, your labs have stabilized, and you get a better idea of how things affect you. I believe it is in your best interests to wait, see how you are doing, and then, if you still want to, explore other items. Marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2000 Report Share Posted July 29, 2000 Dear : I am writing as your messages were posted. I would not suggest your taking, at this point, anything that is not related to your treatments. If you go on the combo, you will probably get a degree of allopecia=hair loss. As a male that has shot the whole genetic hair loss theory down, (mother's father died with a full head of hair at 96), I can understand being upset. If it really is something that is going to cause stress, I would suggest you try a wig, or a hair weave. With your thyroid function unknown, and there being other possibilities that are unknown, adding anything else may not be in your best interests. Some people experience different effects of medications, (prescribed, over the counter, and herbal), then when they are not taking the combo. If you add an unknown to this whole thing, and some type of reaction occurs, you'll have a very hard time determining, or may never know, what caused what. Also, thyroid disease can cause hair loss. The hair loss usually does not become significant until 3-4 months into therapy, so at least wait until you are stabilized on therapy, your labs have stabilized, and you get a better idea of how things affect you. I believe it is in your best interests to wait, see how you are doing, and then, if you still want to, explore other items. Marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2000 Report Share Posted July 29, 2000 Dear Suzy: What is your genotype? That will determine how long treatment should be. If you are 1a or b, it is 48 weeks, if tolerated, no question. The other genotypes have some good guidelines, but, it is necessary to know where you are. At the 22 week mark, I would have another viral load done. If undetectable, and you are not 1a or b, you probably will stop at 24 weeks. There is no general reasons to go for more, again based on many factors. If you are 1a or b, your HMO should not give you a hassel about another 24 weeks, because it's the accepted standard. If you need to, we can talk about how to deal with them if there are issues. I would not skip any time if possible, but, 1 week is about all. If you stay off any length of time, and could benefit, you chance quasispecies, or resistance. It's not worth the chance. If you want a list of articles, let me know your genotype, and if you had a biopsy, the results, as well as your last viral load, and I'll be glad to get some current info for you. Marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2000 Report Share Posted July 29, 2000 Dear Suzy: What is your genotype? That will determine how long treatment should be. If you are 1a or b, it is 48 weeks, if tolerated, no question. The other genotypes have some good guidelines, but, it is necessary to know where you are. At the 22 week mark, I would have another viral load done. If undetectable, and you are not 1a or b, you probably will stop at 24 weeks. There is no general reasons to go for more, again based on many factors. If you are 1a or b, your HMO should not give you a hassel about another 24 weeks, because it's the accepted standard. If you need to, we can talk about how to deal with them if there are issues. I would not skip any time if possible, but, 1 week is about all. If you stay off any length of time, and could benefit, you chance quasispecies, or resistance. It's not worth the chance. If you want a list of articles, let me know your genotype, and if you had a biopsy, the results, as well as your last viral load, and I'll be glad to get some current info for you. Marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2000 Report Share Posted July 29, 2000 Dear Suzy: Keep a log with at least 3 notations everyday, such as morning, noon and night. Add to that, in the morning, how you slept and felt upon wakening, the weather, and any other information. Then rate the tinnitis on a scale of 1-10, with 1 being nothing and 10 being the worst possible. For the noon one, add short notations on what you did during the morning, the weather, and any other influences, eg: boss came down on me, bad morning with kids/husband etc., and again do the 1-10 scale. The night should be the same info used in the noon one, and reverse the morning, eg: house was a mess, kids not doing homework, etc., and 1-10 scale. Don't look at what you wrote daily, just go week by week, or that could tense you up. Other things to note is whether you were sitting, standing, reaching etc., for any period of time. Did you have intercourse and did that change anything? Did you have trouble sleeping, or falling asleep? Remember you are looking for any pattern, which may not be as obvious until you see that at such and such times, or dates, when you felt, or did, the same or similar things, the pain was worse, and if you did certain things, it got better. What may sound stupid at first, may not be so when you find there is a pattern. After a week or 2, you can try some relaxation exercises, hot baths, etc., and see if that changes the 1-10 scale. Write down any meds taken, and anything else, no matter how ridiculous it may sound at the time, in the journal. THis is a good place to start, and then, take it to the next step if needed. Let me know if I can help with anything else. Marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2000 Report Share Posted July 29, 2000 Dear Suzy: Keep a log with at least 3 notations everyday, such as morning, noon and night. Add to that, in the morning, how you slept and felt upon wakening, the weather, and any other information. Then rate the tinnitis on a scale of 1-10, with 1 being nothing and 10 being the worst possible. For the noon one, add short notations on what you did during the morning, the weather, and any other influences, eg: boss came down on me, bad morning with kids/husband etc., and again do the 1-10 scale. The night should be the same info used in the noon one, and reverse the morning, eg: house was a mess, kids not doing homework, etc., and 1-10 scale. Don't look at what you wrote daily, just go week by week, or that could tense you up. Other things to note is whether you were sitting, standing, reaching etc., for any period of time. Did you have intercourse and did that change anything? Did you have trouble sleeping, or falling asleep? Remember you are looking for any pattern, which may not be as obvious until you see that at such and such times, or dates, when you felt, or did, the same or similar things, the pain was worse, and if you did certain things, it got better. What may sound stupid at first, may not be so when you find there is a pattern. After a week or 2, you can try some relaxation exercises, hot baths, etc., and see if that changes the 1-10 scale. Write down any meds taken, and anything else, no matter how ridiculous it may sound at the time, in the journal. THis is a good place to start, and then, take it to the next step if needed. Let me know if I can help with anything else. Marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2000 Report Share Posted July 29, 2000 Dear Dee Dee: The past is the past, and no one knew. The sex, drugs and rock and roll age was fun, but, that was then, and you have to deal with now. If you gave tainted blood, you are probably one of the thousands that did, and you did not know. Maybe the blood was used, or maybe not, you'll never know, and can not do anything about it now. So don't beat yourself up about it, it doesn't help you, or anyone else. Besides, maybe your blood was what saved someone's life, and they either never got the virus, or were placed into full remission. Think positive. As I say to many of my patients, if I could go into the future by 5 years, then return, I could then tell them what they should do. But, we can not, and all anyone can do is work with the best information available today, and not play the " what if " game. It won't change anything except give you more stress, without any changes-so don't beat yourself up over something you never knew about, nor intended any problems with. That's the past, and can not be changed, so live for the present and future. Marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2000 Report Share Posted July 29, 2000 Dear Dee Dee: The past is the past, and no one knew. The sex, drugs and rock and roll age was fun, but, that was then, and you have to deal with now. If you gave tainted blood, you are probably one of the thousands that did, and you did not know. Maybe the blood was used, or maybe not, you'll never know, and can not do anything about it now. So don't beat yourself up about it, it doesn't help you, or anyone else. Besides, maybe your blood was what saved someone's life, and they either never got the virus, or were placed into full remission. Think positive. As I say to many of my patients, if I could go into the future by 5 years, then return, I could then tell them what they should do. But, we can not, and all anyone can do is work with the best information available today, and not play the " what if " game. It won't change anything except give you more stress, without any changes-so don't beat yourself up over something you never knew about, nor intended any problems with. That's the past, and can not be changed, so live for the present and future. Marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 2, 2000 Report Share Posted August 2, 2000 Marty I am 1 b will send you the results of the lab work later, may have to convince my GI doc of going 48 weeks however. Thanks talk to you later Suzy ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 2, 2000 Report Share Posted August 2, 2000 --- Suzy Balone <suzybalone@...> wrote: > I am 1 b will send you the results of the lab work > later, may have to > convince my GI doc of going 48 weeks however. Dear Suzy, Are you PCR undetectable? If so, I can't believe any doctor would want to stop you, a 1b, at 24 weeks! That would only lead to relapse. If this is the situation, there is a lot of literature that clearly states that genotype 1b's should do 48 weeks. If you are NOT undetectable, then it is pointless to continue treatment unless your only goal is to improve the condition of your liver. If that is your goal you might want to talk to your doctor about that, and discontinue the ribavirin, since it is the interferon helping the liver. There is also literature supporting this thought. If you are not undetectable by now, the chance of becoming undetectable following the same treatment protocol you are on now is very, very slim. I hate saying that, but it is the truth. I know, I've been there myself, and being a 'non-responder' myself, I read everything I can get my hands on that even remotely pertains to non-responders, and genotype 1b. A more aggressive approach and a change to another interferon MIGHT help, such as daily high dosing with Infergen. Or, what I plan on, waiting for the Roche version of pegylated interferon. I sure hope that I wrote all that for nothing and you are really undetectable!!! Take care ===== Claudine claudinecrews@... __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 2, 2000 Report Share Posted August 2, 2000 --- Suzy Balone <suzybalone@...> wrote: > I am 1 b will send you the results of the lab work > later, may have to > convince my GI doc of going 48 weeks however. Dear Suzy, Are you PCR undetectable? If so, I can't believe any doctor would want to stop you, a 1b, at 24 weeks! That would only lead to relapse. If this is the situation, there is a lot of literature that clearly states that genotype 1b's should do 48 weeks. If you are NOT undetectable, then it is pointless to continue treatment unless your only goal is to improve the condition of your liver. If that is your goal you might want to talk to your doctor about that, and discontinue the ribavirin, since it is the interferon helping the liver. There is also literature supporting this thought. If you are not undetectable by now, the chance of becoming undetectable following the same treatment protocol you are on now is very, very slim. I hate saying that, but it is the truth. I know, I've been there myself, and being a 'non-responder' myself, I read everything I can get my hands on that even remotely pertains to non-responders, and genotype 1b. A more aggressive approach and a change to another interferon MIGHT help, such as daily high dosing with Infergen. Or, what I plan on, waiting for the Roche version of pegylated interferon. I sure hope that I wrote all that for nothing and you are really undetectable!!! Take care ===== Claudine claudinecrews@... __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2000 Report Share Posted August 6, 2000 Hi Marty and All, Staying positive and putting the past into the past isn't easy when the first question that comes out of people's mouths when you disclose you have hcv is " How did you get it? " I share in Foxes anger and frustration on this whole thing. I appreciate your comments and all the advise I've received.......Dee Dee >From: 2byteme@... >Reply-Hepatitis Cegroups >Hepatitis Cegroups >Subject: Re: Digest Number 236 >Date: Sun, 30 Jul 2000 00:55:50 -0400 > >Dear Dee Dee: > The past is the past, and no one knew. The sex, drugs and rock and >roll age was fun, but, that was then, and you have to deal with now. If >you gave tainted blood, you are probably one of the thousands that did, >and you did not know. Maybe the blood was used, or maybe not, you'll >never know, and can not do anything about it now. So don't beat yourself >up about it, it doesn't help you, or anyone else. Besides, maybe your >blood was what saved someone's life, and they either never got the >virus, or were placed into full remission. Think positive. > As I say to many of my patients, if I could go into the future by 5 >years, then return, I could then tell them what they should do. But, we >can not, and all anyone can do is work with the best information >available today, and not play the " what if " game. It won't change >anything except give you more stress, without any changes-so don't beat >yourself up over something you never knew about, nor intended any >problems with. That's the past, and can not be changed, so live for the >present and future. Marty > > ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2000 Report Share Posted August 6, 2000 Hi Marty and All, Staying positive and putting the past into the past isn't easy when the first question that comes out of people's mouths when you disclose you have hcv is " How did you get it? " I share in Foxes anger and frustration on this whole thing. I appreciate your comments and all the advise I've received.......Dee Dee >From: 2byteme@... >Reply-Hepatitis Cegroups >Hepatitis Cegroups >Subject: Re: Digest Number 236 >Date: Sun, 30 Jul 2000 00:55:50 -0400 > >Dear Dee Dee: > The past is the past, and no one knew. The sex, drugs and rock and >roll age was fun, but, that was then, and you have to deal with now. If >you gave tainted blood, you are probably one of the thousands that did, >and you did not know. Maybe the blood was used, or maybe not, you'll >never know, and can not do anything about it now. So don't beat yourself >up about it, it doesn't help you, or anyone else. Besides, maybe your >blood was what saved someone's life, and they either never got the >virus, or were placed into full remission. Think positive. > As I say to many of my patients, if I could go into the future by 5 >years, then return, I could then tell them what they should do. But, we >can not, and all anyone can do is work with the best information >available today, and not play the " what if " game. It won't change >anything except give you more stress, without any changes-so don't beat >yourself up over something you never knew about, nor intended any >problems with. That's the past, and can not be changed, so live for the >present and future. Marty > > ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2000 Report Share Posted August 6, 2000 Hi Marty and All, Staying positive and putting the past into the past isn't easy when the first question that comes out of people's mouths when you disclose you have hcv is " How did you get it? " I share in Foxes anger and frustration on this whole thing. I appreciate your comments and all the advise I've received.......Dee Dee >From: 2byteme@... >Reply-Hepatitis Cegroups >Hepatitis Cegroups >Subject: Re: Digest Number 236 >Date: Sun, 30 Jul 2000 00:55:50 -0400 > >Dear Dee Dee: > The past is the past, and no one knew. The sex, drugs and rock and >roll age was fun, but, that was then, and you have to deal with now. If >you gave tainted blood, you are probably one of the thousands that did, >and you did not know. Maybe the blood was used, or maybe not, you'll >never know, and can not do anything about it now. So don't beat yourself >up about it, it doesn't help you, or anyone else. Besides, maybe your >blood was what saved someone's life, and they either never got the >virus, or were placed into full remission. Think positive. > As I say to many of my patients, if I could go into the future by 5 >years, then return, I could then tell them what they should do. But, we >can not, and all anyone can do is work with the best information >available today, and not play the " what if " game. It won't change >anything except give you more stress, without any changes-so don't beat >yourself up over something you never knew about, nor intended any >problems with. That's the past, and can not be changed, so live for the >present and future. Marty > > ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2000 Report Share Posted August 6, 2000 Hi Marty and All, Staying positive and putting the past into the past isn't easy when the first question that comes out of people's mouths when you disclose you have hcv is " How did you get it? " I share in Foxes anger and frustration on this whole thing. I appreciate your comments and all the advise I've received.......Dee Dee >From: 2byteme@... >Reply-Hepatitis Cegroups >Hepatitis Cegroups >Subject: Re: Digest Number 236 >Date: Sun, 30 Jul 2000 00:55:50 -0400 > >Dear Dee Dee: > The past is the past, and no one knew. The sex, drugs and rock and >roll age was fun, but, that was then, and you have to deal with now. If >you gave tainted blood, you are probably one of the thousands that did, >and you did not know. Maybe the blood was used, or maybe not, you'll >never know, and can not do anything about it now. So don't beat yourself >up about it, it doesn't help you, or anyone else. Besides, maybe your >blood was what saved someone's life, and they either never got the >virus, or were placed into full remission. Think positive. > As I say to many of my patients, if I could go into the future by 5 >years, then return, I could then tell them what they should do. But, we >can not, and all anyone can do is work with the best information >available today, and not play the " what if " game. It won't change >anything except give you more stress, without any changes-so don't beat >yourself up over something you never knew about, nor intended any >problems with. That's the past, and can not be changed, so live for the >present and future. Marty > > ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2000 Report Share Posted August 6, 2000 Dee Dee My husband shares your frustration about the same question how did you get it? He also donated blood not knowing if he had the Hep C at the time. He and his dad donated blood every month from the age of 16 years old until he was 28 and he is 41 now. He has found a way to live with it now but felt really guilty about maybe passing it on that way not knowing he had it since we do not know how long he has had it. He hadn't given blood since they started the testing they do on the blood when in 89 or 92 I can't remember the year now. Who cares how you got it - the main issue is to take care of it now the best you can. I know it is easy for me to say but you are under enough stress to add that one to it and stress is one of the worse things for this disease. Stay potitive!! Winne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2000 Report Share Posted August 6, 2000 Dee Dee My husband shares your frustration about the same question how did you get it? He also donated blood not knowing if he had the Hep C at the time. He and his dad donated blood every month from the age of 16 years old until he was 28 and he is 41 now. He has found a way to live with it now but felt really guilty about maybe passing it on that way not knowing he had it since we do not know how long he has had it. He hadn't given blood since they started the testing they do on the blood when in 89 or 92 I can't remember the year now. Who cares how you got it - the main issue is to take care of it now the best you can. I know it is easy for me to say but you are under enough stress to add that one to it and stress is one of the worse things for this disease. Stay potitive!! Winne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2001 Report Share Posted January 2, 2001 << Ozonated water is not the same as H2O2; it loses its special 'ozonated water' status and becomes the same within minutes of making it. >> Duncan...what is the difference between ozanated water and oxygenated water? I'm feeling confused. Thanks.....Kiasi Hello Kiasi; Oxygenated water is good for you, but ozonated water and peroxide have magnitudes more oxygen in them. And the reactive nature of the O1 as it's freed from the peroxide, leaving water, or the O1 splitting off the Ozone (O3), leaving oxygen (O2) makes it a better choice for it may combine with another O1, making O2, or may react with a pathogen, disabling or killing it along the way.. ciao Duncan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2001 Report Share Posted June 11, 2001 Dear Diane, Now I am more in awe of you than ever! I can't believe how wise and wonderful and quick your response to that ignorant teacher was on the field trip!!!! I really wish I could not only think of such a good reply so fast but also act so decisively in regards to pulling my son from a bad situation! I hate to rock the boat plus I am a very indecisive person in most areas so making decisions with regards to Micah's education (and even my other son's education as well!) is difficult. Our iep meeting is tomorrow morning at eight am. If I knew what was best for him I think I could be more firm, but I don't really know. Bravo again for giving the best message to your boys.....I love you just the way you are! Have you seen or read the picture book " Ilove you the Purplest " ........I cried in the bookstore the first time I read it.......just like I did when I read your post about your reply. Thanks for sharing it! Cheers, Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2001 Report Share Posted July 18, 2001 Bruce, blueberries, raspberries and prunes all have low glycemic responses. Prunes are the number one natural antioxidant food in the studies, blueberries come very high on the list. There are glycemic lists on the net so that you could select your fruit consumption accordingly. Maybe combine it with a few nuts to lower the glycemic spike. http://www.mendosa.com/gilists.htm has a good index that many people use, filled with info on quantities, what GI is etc etc.. here's the listing for fruit. Food-based list: FRUIT AND FRUIT PRODUCTS Cherries 32 22 Grapefruit 36 25 Apricots, dried 44 31 Pear, fresh 53 37 Apple 54 38 Plum 55 39 Apple juice 58 41 Peach, fresh 60 42 Orange 63 44 Pear, canned 63 44 Grapes 66 46 Pineapple juice 66 46 Peach, canned 67 47 Grapefruit juice 69 48 Orange juice 74 52 Kiwifruit 75 53 Banana 77 54 Fruit cocktail 79 55 Mango 80 56 Sultanas 80 56 Apricots, fresh 82 57 Pawpaw 83 58 Apricots, canned, syrup 91 64 Raisins 91 64 Rockmelon (muskmelon, cantaloupe) 93 65 [usually called cantaloupe in the U.S.] Pineapple 94 66 Watermelon 103 72 Blueberries aren't on it, nor raspberries. I will look them up for you. MM _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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