I am new to the group

[Guest guest]

Ronelle

what is the name of the and where do you purchase .....drinking daily a

very good Vitamin supplement, Biotin as well as Grapefruit seed extract.

-Peggy

On Sat, 22 Apr 2006 07:18:14 +0200 " Gemini Bookkeeping "

<geminibooks@...> writes:

Hallo Peggy,

My name is Ronelle and I am from South Africa. I relate to you 100%. I

have been seeing

doctors for 3 years now from skin specialists to several other docters

and nobody could

help. I started to think it is all in my mind because nobody could tell

me what is wrong

and nobody could give me something that works. I have been on cortosone

courses

etc. About a month ago somebody told me about candida. I did research

on the web

and started a very strict candida diet. I also ordered a product

" candidate " from the

web. In SA the website is orders@... other website in

other countries is

nativeremedies.com

For the first time in the last three years, and especially last year in

September when the rashes came

out on my body, I HAVE NO ITCHING!!!! I have read a lot of emails and

everybody says that not every

person react to cures the same as another person but I can assure you try

everything something will help.

I am also drinking daily a very good Vitamin supplement, Biotin as well

as Grapefruit seed extract.

But please LEAVE THE CANDY that is a very big problem. With no doubt I

can tell you sugar is

one of the main reasons for the itching. I have tested it many times and

found when eating anything

with sugar I start itching that same day.

Be strong, possitive and keep it up with a proper candida diet.

Ronelle

I am new to the group

Hi my name is Peggy and I have a question...

Does anyone in the group have internal itching?

For the past four months I have been itching and scratching in moist

areas. I have seen five doctors but they do not know what it is.

But yet have no problem prescibing me pills. I have taken steroids

for one week only, doxepin, but that just helped me sleep at night. I

have purchased creams, ointments, lotions, etc. I read on the

internet that some women experience itching due to lack of estrogen.

So I called my doctor to prescribe me HRT. I wanted to try anything.

I did that for 7 weeks and it did not do any good except got rid of

my hot flashes. But at this point I would rather have hot flashes

than itching!

ONe doctor said she was surprised that not one doctor asked me to

take a stool culture for yeast, fungus type molds in my body. I

called my doctor and took stool specimen to the lab yesterday. I

doubt if it comes out positive, because I also read that fungus is

hard to find in these tests. Doctors do not have knowledge of this

type of problem.

Even if the test come out negative I am going to Whole Foods to talk

to someone about purchasing garlic, grape seed extract followed up by

probiotics. I am new to this although I do evening primrose and flax

seed oil on occasion.

Right now I didn't want anything in my system. I wanted to be clean

so the stool would be ripe. Heaven knows, I have tried everything. I

am going to a free workshop on finding out the natural way of

healing.

So does anyone have internal itching??

The reason I am asking is because the doctors all looked at me and

said we see no rash, no hives, the allergy tests all proved negative.

Mind you, I work at See's Candies and for the last year I have been

eating the candy left and right. Sometimes so much I would see

floating white balls infront of my face. One of my eyes almost faded

out (this happened twice). I do believe the candy has a lot to do

with it. Although I have not eaten the candy in a long time, I am

still itching. I tried to do the process of elimnation, but still am

baffled.

-P

[Guest guest]

The headache is a sign of yeast die off. The link in the previous email I

sent (below) will explain that.

There are different Candida diets online available. You can search for them

under " candida diets " on google.com

Here is a link to a page which explains more and had a link of which foods

to avoid, etc:

http://altmedicine.about.com/od/popularhealthdiets/a/candidadiet.htm

Avoiding Sugar and Yeast is the best way to start. They both feed candida.

Also, I am overweight and have lost some weight as well as lost some stomach

bloating just by cutting all yeast out of my diet and cutting down severely

on sugars. I used to eat so much chocolate but had to stop. ( I also

have Reflux Disease and Irritable bowel but this diet has helped SO much!

The probiotics are very important as they aid in digestion. If you have to

much candida overgrowth it's harder to digest food. Bad digestion =

Bloating, belching, passing wind frequently, diarrhea, constipation,

indigestion, acid reflux (heartburn) and nausea. I'm not a doctor and

recommend you see a Naturopath if there is one available to you. Some

" regular " doctors aren't very aware of candida or they just " don't believe

in it " so you may have to search for a good doctor.

Good luck!

Alison, Chicago

_____

From: candidiasis [mailto:candidiasis ] On

Behalf Of peggypooh1@...

Sent: Saturday, April 22, 2006 11:24 AM

candidiasis

Subject: Re: I am new to the group

After taking Yeast defense and garlic yesterday, I woke up with a

headache.

I don't know why, but I can live with it. I took a Tylenol.

I don't know if I should take the Yeast Defense which was recommended to

me (by the way)

it is a dietary supplement with caprylic Acid, Pau D Arco, Garlic,

Grapefruitseed Extract, Chlorophyll Concentrate.

The garlic is in pearl form. I took two yesterday.

I am wondering do I take the Probiotics with these now?

Do I take all three recommended doses at once?

I know it is going to take time and believe me I am watching what I eat.

No sugar!

Not even splenda in my coffee. I bought some Eziel (sp) bread and good

yogurts

and Acidophilus milk and sea salt. I am going to change the way I eat. I

don't necessarily

need to do the Candida diet. I can tell as I have been well programed by

Craig

what is good and what is not.

JC food has gluten and starches in most of the foods, so I am going over

the menu with my

consultant to find out what I can do.

I need to know from everyone what exactly are the ALL foods that have a

not required??

In other words, is there a List???

We know what a starch is i.e. potato....

But a list would help me to see that I have a variety to choose from and

help me plan my

menu for the day better. Is there such a list?

-P

On Sat, 22 Apr 2006 03:06:03 -0500 " Alison " <Callesto71@...>

writes:

Well you bought all the good stuff! I should warn you that there is a

" Yeast

Die Off " that effects a lot of people. Here is a good article explaining

it:

http://www.modernherbalist.com/dieoff.html

I used a 'Super Bowel Cleanse " and it was AWFUL. There was 576mg of Senna

Powder in it and I didn't realize the potency of it. I already have

digestive problems but this was SO bad. It felt like my stools where made

of

acid! I definitely recommend drinking lots of water because getting the

initial toxins out of you may cause stools to be acidic or large. I

actually

had to buy 2 enemas as well as hemorrhoid suppositories and gel! It was

awful. That is why I say go slow. Also, I've heard your bowels get

dependant

on Senna so it isn't to be used for over a couple of days.

Also, I found the Probiotics that come in the small coated

balls( " pearls " )

work better for me. The capsule ones were giving me heartburn. Supposedly

the " pearls " can go through your stomach and not get digested until it

gets

to the intestines.

Good Luck!

Alison, Chicago

_____

[Guest guest]

Hallo Peggy,

When I started doing my research on the web I came accross two sites on the

eating when

suffering from candida. Firstly on www.wholeapproach.comm/diet/foodlists.html I

got a three stage self customized

diet plan which I started with immediately.You get a list of unlimited (green)

foods which you can have, then a Limit foods

(orange) list which you can only have limit amounts of and then your food list

(Red) to avoid entirely.

According to these lists I plan my meals for each day.

The second helpfull web is www.geocities.com it is a website of Tipp. She

helped me a lot in emails and products to

replace and she has very usefull tips as well as recipes for candida. Try this

and just be very strict and know it is for

you own health

Hope to hear from you soon again.

Ronelle

I am new to the group

Hi my name is Peggy and I have a question...

Does anyone in the group have internal itching?

For the past four months I have been itching and scratching in moist

areas. I have seen five doctors but they do not know what it is.

But yet have no problem prescibing me pills. I have taken steroids

for one week only, doxepin, but that just helped me sleep at night. I

have purchased creams, ointments, lotions, etc. I read on the

internet that some women experience itching due to lack of estrogen.

So I called my doctor to prescribe me HRT. I wanted to try anything.

I did that for 7 weeks and it did not do any good except got rid of

my hot flashes. But at this point I would rather have hot flashes

than itching!

ONe doctor said she was surprised that not one doctor asked me to

take a stool culture for yeast, fungus type molds in my body. I

called my doctor and took stool specimen to the lab yesterday. I

doubt if it comes out positive, because I also read that fungus is

hard to find in these tests. Doctors do not have knowledge of this

type of problem.

Even if the test come out negative I am going to Whole Foods to talk

to someone about purchasing garlic, grape seed extract followed up by

probiotics. I am new to this although I do evening primrose and flax

seed oil on occasion.

Right now I didn't want anything in my system. I wanted to be clean

so the stool would be ripe. Heaven knows, I have tried everything. I

am going to a free workshop on finding out the natural way of

healing.

So does anyone have internal itching??

The reason I am asking is because the doctors all looked at me and

said we see no rash, no hives, the allergy tests all proved negative.

Mind you, I work at See's Candies and for the last year I have been

eating the candy left and right. Sometimes so much I would see

floating white balls infront of my face. One of my eyes almost faded

out (this happened twice). I do believe the candy has a lot to do

with it. Although I have not eaten the candy in a long time, I am

still itching. I tried to do the process of elimnation, but still am

baffled.

-P

[Guest guest]

Hi Ronelle

What multivitamin do you use?

Keen

Re: I am new to the group

Hallo Peggy,

My name is Ronelle and I am from South Africa. I relate to you 100%. I

have been seeing

doctors for 3 years now from skin specialists to several other docters

and nobody could

help. I started to think it is all in my mind because nobody could tell

me what is wrong

and nobody could give me something that works. I have been on cortosone

courses

etc. About a month ago somebody told me about candida. I did research

on the web

and started a very strict candida diet. I also ordered a product

" candidate " from the

web. In SA the website is orders@... other website in

other countries is

nativeremedies.com

For the first time in the last three years, and especially last year in

September when the rashes came

out on my body, I HAVE NO ITCHING!!!! I have read a lot of emails and

everybody says that not every

person react to cures the same as another person but I can assure you

try everything something will help.

I am also drinking daily a very good Vitamin supplement, Biotin as well

as Grapefruit seed extract.

But please LEAVE THE CANDY that is a very big problem. With no doubt I

can tell you sugar is

one of the main reasons for the itching. I have tested it many times

and found when eating anything

with sugar I start itching that same day.

Be strong, possitive and keep it up with a proper candida diet.

Ronelle

I am new to the group

Hi my name is Peggy and I have a question...

Does anyone in the group have internal itching?

For the past four months I have been itching and scratching in moist

areas. I have seen five doctors but they do not know what it is.

But yet have no problem prescibing me pills. I have taken steroids

for one week only, doxepin, but that just helped me sleep at night. I

have purchased creams, ointments, lotions, etc. I read on the

internet that some women experience itching due to lack of estrogen.

So I called my doctor to prescribe me HRT. I wanted to try anything.

I did that for 7 weeks and it did not do any good except got rid of

my hot flashes. But at this point I would rather have hot flashes

than itching!

ONe doctor said she was surprised that not one doctor asked me to

take a stool culture for yeast, fungus type molds in my body. I

called my doctor and took stool specimen to the lab yesterday. I

doubt if it comes out positive, because I also read that fungus is

hard to find in these tests. Doctors do not have knowledge of this

type of problem.

Even if the test come out negative I am going to Whole Foods to talk

to someone about purchasing garlic, grape seed extract followed up by

probiotics. I am new to this although I do evening primrose and flax

seed oil on occasion.

Right now I didn't want anything in my system. I wanted to be clean

so the stool would be ripe. Heaven knows, I have tried everything. I

am going to a free workshop on finding out the natural way of

healing.

So does anyone have internal itching??

The reason I am asking is because the doctors all looked at me and

said we see no rash, no hives, the allergy tests all proved negative.

Mind you, I work at See's Candies and for the last year I have been

eating the candy left and right. Sometimes so much I would see

floating white balls infront of my face. One of my eyes almost faded

out (this happened twice). I do believe the candy has a lot to do

with it. Although I have not eaten the candy in a long time, I am

still itching. I tried to do the process of elimnation, but still am

baffled.

-P

[Guest guest]

Hi Keen,

The multivatiman that I am using is called Formula V 2000

It is a product by Solgar. It's sugar and starch free contains about every

vitamin you can think

about.

I got it in a health store

Have a nice day

Ronelle

I am new to the group

Hi my name is Peggy and I have a question...

Does anyone in the group have internal itching?

For the past four months I have been itching and scratching in moist

areas. I have seen five doctors but they do not know what it is.

But yet have no problem prescibing me pills. I have taken steroids

for one week only, doxepin, but that just helped me sleep at night. I

have purchased creams, ointments, lotions, etc. I read on the

internet that some women experience itching due to lack of estrogen.

So I called my doctor to prescribe me HRT. I wanted to try anything.

I did that for 7 weeks and it did not do any good except got rid of

my hot flashes. But at this point I would rather have hot flashes

than itching!

ONe doctor said she was surprised that not one doctor asked me to

take a stool culture for yeast, fungus type molds in my body. I

called my doctor and took stool specimen to the lab yesterday. I

doubt if it comes out positive, because I also read that fungus is

hard to find in these tests. Doctors do not have knowledge of this

type of problem.

Even if the test come out negative I am going to Whole Foods to talk

to someone about purchasing garlic, grape seed extract followed up by

probiotics. I am new to this although I do evening primrose and flax

seed oil on occasion.

Right now I didn't want anything in my system. I wanted to be clean

so the stool would be ripe. Heaven knows, I have tried everything. I

am going to a free workshop on finding out the natural way of

healing.

So does anyone have internal itching??

The reason I am asking is because the doctors all looked at me and

said we see no rash, no hives, the allergy tests all proved negative.

Mind you, I work at See's Candies and for the last year I have been

eating the candy left and right. Sometimes so much I would see

floating white balls infront of my face. One of my eyes almost faded

out (this happened twice). I do believe the candy has a lot to do

with it. Although I have not eaten the candy in a long time, I am

still itching. I tried to do the process of elimnation, but still am

baffled.

-P

[Guest guest]

Oh yes, I've looked at that one. Can't use it, unfortunately, as it has

iodine in it and my husband and I are very sensitive to iodine

(especially my husband). We are going to start taking Pharmaton, which

has lots of vitamins and minerals.

Do you use magnesium at all? I've found that, since we stopped it, we

both feel worse, so we are going back on magnesium for a while.

Keen

Re: I am new to the group

Hi Keen,

The multivatiman that I am using is called Formula V 2000

It is a product by Solgar. It's sugar and starch free contains about

every vitamin you can think

about.

I got it in a health store

Have a nice day

Ronelle

I am new to the group

Hi my name is Peggy and I have a question...

Does anyone in the group have internal itching?

For the past four months I have been itching and scratching in moist

areas. I have seen five doctors but they do not know what it is.

But yet have no problem prescibing me pills. I have taken steroids

for one week only, doxepin, but that just helped me sleep at night.

I

have purchased creams, ointments, lotions, etc. I read on the

internet that some women experience itching due to lack of estrogen.

So I called my doctor to prescribe me HRT. I wanted to try anything.

I did that for 7 weeks and it did not do any good except got rid of

my hot flashes. But at this point I would rather have hot flashes

than itching!

ONe doctor said she was surprised that not one doctor asked me to

take a stool culture for yeast, fungus type molds in my body. I

called my doctor and took stool specimen to the lab yesterday. I

doubt if it comes out positive, because I also read that fungus is

hard to find in these tests. Doctors do not have knowledge of this

type of problem.

Even if the test come out negative I am going to Whole Foods to talk

to someone about purchasing garlic, grape seed extract followed up

by

probiotics. I am new to this although I do evening primrose and flax

seed oil on occasion.

Right now I didn't want anything in my system. I wanted to be clean

so the stool would be ripe. Heaven knows, I have tried everything. I

am going to a free workshop on finding out the natural way of

healing.

So does anyone have internal itching??

The reason I am asking is because the doctors all looked at me and

said we see no rash, no hives, the allergy tests all proved

negative.

Mind you, I work at See's Candies and for the last year I have been

eating the candy left and right. Sometimes so much I would see

floating white balls infront of my face. One of my eyes almost faded

out (this happened twice). I do believe the candy has a lot to do

with it. Although I have not eaten the candy in a long time, I am

still itching. I tried to do the process of elimnation, but still am

baffled.

-P

[Guest guest]

The Dannon Light -N- Fit carb & Sugar Control yogurt that someone

suggestive this week

has Splenda in it. It has 2 grams of sugar because there is Splenda in

it....

Doesn't the Candida diet prohibit Splenda?

-P

On Wed, 26 Apr 2006 08:26:35 +0200 " Keen Venables "

<kvenables@...> writes:

Oh yes, I've looked at that one. Can't use it, unfortunately, as it has

iodine in it and my husband and I are very sensitive to iodine

(especially my husband). We are going to start taking Pharmaton, which

has lots of vitamins and minerals.

Do you use magnesium at all? I've found that, since we stopped it, we

both feel worse, so we are going back on magnesium for a while.

Keen

Re: I am new to the group

Hi Keen,

The multivatiman that I am using is called Formula V 2000

It is a product by Solgar. It's sugar and starch free contains about

every vitamin you can think

about.

I got it in a health store

Have a nice day

Ronelle

I am new to the group

Hi my name is Peggy and I have a question...

Does anyone in the group have internal itching?

For the past four months I have been itching and scratching in moist

areas. I have seen five doctors but they do not know what it is.

But yet have no problem prescibing me pills. I have taken steroids

for one week only, doxepin, but that just helped me sleep at night.

I

have purchased creams, ointments, lotions, etc. I read on the

internet that some women experience itching due to lack of estrogen.

So I called my doctor to prescribe me HRT. I wanted to try anything.

I did that for 7 weeks and it did not do any good except got rid of

my hot flashes. But at this point I would rather have hot flashes

than itching!

ONe doctor said she was surprised that not one doctor asked me to

take a stool culture for yeast, fungus type molds in my body. I

called my doctor and took stool specimen to the lab yesterday. I

doubt if it comes out positive, because I also read that fungus is

hard to find in these tests. Doctors do not have knowledge of this

type of problem.

Even if the test come out negative I am going to Whole Foods to talk

to someone about purchasing garlic, grape seed extract followed up

by

probiotics. I am new to this although I do evening primrose and flax

seed oil on occasion.

Right now I didn't want anything in my system. I wanted to be clean

so the stool would be ripe. Heaven knows, I have tried everything. I

am going to a free workshop on finding out the natural way of

healing.

So does anyone have internal itching??

The reason I am asking is because the doctors all looked at me and

said we see no rash, no hives, the allergy tests all proved

negative.

Mind you, I work at See's Candies and for the last year I have been

eating the candy left and right. Sometimes so much I would see

floating white balls infront of my face. One of my eyes almost faded

out (this happened twice). I do believe the candy has a lot to do

with it. Although I have not eaten the candy in a long time, I am

still itching. I tried to do the process of elimnation, but still am

baffled.

-P

[Guest guest]

>>>The probiotics are very important as they aid in digestion

, I am wondering if you know anything about probiotics.

I bought some at Whole Foods and it is the refrigerated kind.

I have been reading how some probiotics never get to our intestines

because they are killed by stomach acid. Have you ever read that?

I am concerned that if I did buy probiotics that are not being combined

in my system with the other suppliments I am taking i.e. garlic, yeast

defense

with capryll acid....there may be a possibility that the probiotic are

not going

to my intestine to help my digestion. My stomach is a little bloated and

kinda

puffy like.

I also purchased colon cleanse, GSE and some Shikai Borage dry skin

theraphy.

That stuff ain't cheap!

It feels good on my skin and I really can't tell yet if it will work, but

my skin is so

scaley from scratching so much. I believe my problem is candida and

menopause combined.

I ate so much See's candies I am sure the sugar was very much welcomed in

my

body and the yeasts are having a hay day down there. I kept them really

well stocked.

Nonetheless, I can imagine my stomach lining, my colon, my intestines are

really

a mess and I want to clean them.

For my colon cleanse, I bought some psyllium husks caps and bentonite

detox. Those two

combined will clean out my colon. I also will take 300 mg capryll acid in

my yeast defense

and I bought (refrig) acidophilus pills too.

I read about this combo on a website and I trust it will do the job. I

also talked to Whole Foods

rep and looked on the computer and read an informational book on how to

do a colon cleanse.

My husband ask me today if I can take to many pills and if all these

pills can be taken in one day or

it just seems like theres a lot to take. I have never taken so many pills

in one day.

I would like to know if there are some guidelines to follow or is this

just the way alternative

medicine is taken. I guess I just should expect to take a lot of pills.

Atleast they are natural.

I would rather takes these than all the prescription drugs the other

doctors gave me.

That is all they know how to do!

-P

On Sat, 22 Apr 2006 18:15:46 -0500 " Alison " <Callesto71@...>

writes:

The headache is a sign of yeast die off. The link in the previous email I

sent (below) will explain that.

There are different Candida diets online available. You can search for

them

under " candida diets " on google.com

Here is a link to a page which explains more and had a link of which

foods

to avoid, etc:

http://altmedicine.about.com/od/popularhealthdiets/a/candidadiet.htm

Avoiding Sugar and Yeast is the best way to start. They both feed

candida.

Also, I am overweight and have lost some weight as well as lost some

stomach

bloating just by cutting all yeast out of my diet and cutting down

severely

on sugars. I used to eat so much chocolate but had to stop. ( I

also

have Reflux Disease and Irritable bowel but this diet has helped SO much!

The probiotics are very important as they aid in digestion. If you have

to

much candida overgrowth it's harder to digest food. Bad digestion =

Bloating, belching, passing wind frequently, diarrhea, constipation,

indigestion, acid reflux (heartburn) and nausea. I'm not a doctor and

recommend you see a Naturopath if there is one available to you. Some

" regular " doctors aren't very aware of candida or they just " don't

believe

in it " so you may have to search for a good doctor.

Good luck!

Alison, Chicago

_____

From: candidiasis [mailto:candidiasis ] On

Behalf Of peggypooh1@...

Sent: Saturday, April 22, 2006 11:24 AM

candidiasis

Subject: Re: I am new to the group

After taking Yeast defense and garlic yesterday, I woke up with a

headache.

I don't know why, but I can live with it. I took a Tylenol.

I don't know if I should take the Yeast Defense which was recommended to

me (by the way)

it is a dietary supplement with caprylic Acid, Pau D Arco, Garlic,

Grapefruitseed Extract, Chlorophyll Concentrate.

The garlic is in pearl form. I took two yesterday.

I am wondering do I take the Probiotics with these now?

Do I take all three recommended doses at once?

I know it is going to take time and believe me I am watching what I eat.

No sugar!

Not even splenda in my coffee. I bought some Eziel (sp) bread and good

yogurts

and Acidophilus milk and sea salt. I am going to change the way I eat. I

don't necessarily

need to do the Candida diet. I can tell as I have been well programed by

Craig

what is good and what is not.

JC food has gluten and starches in most of the foods, so I am going over

the menu with my

consultant to find out what I can do.

I need to know from everyone what exactly are the ALL foods that have a

not required??

In other words, is there a List???

We know what a starch is i.e. potato....

But a list would help me to see that I have a variety to choose from and

help me plan my

menu for the day better. Is there such a list?

-P

On Sat, 22 Apr 2006 03:06:03 -0500 " Alison " <Callesto71@...>

writes:

Well you bought all the good stuff! I should warn you that there is a

" Yeast

Die Off " that effects a lot of people. Here is a good article explaining

it:

http://www.modernherbalist.com/dieoff.html

I used a 'Super Bowel Cleanse " and it was AWFUL. There was 576mg of Senna

Powder in it and I didn't realize the potency of it. I already have

digestive problems but this was SO bad. It felt like my stools where made

of

acid! I definitely recommend drinking lots of water because getting the

initial toxins out of you may cause stools to be acidic or large. I

actually

had to buy 2 enemas as well as hemorrhoid suppositories and gel! It was

awful. That is why I say go slow. Also, I've heard your bowels get

dependant

on Senna so it isn't to be used for over a couple of days.

Also, I found the Probiotics that come in the small coated

balls( " pearls " )

work better for me. The capsule ones were giving me heartburn. Supposedly

the " pearls " can go through your stomach and not get digested until it

gets

to the intestines.

Good Luck!

Alison, Chicago

_____

[Guest guest]

I’m still learning about pro-biotics myself. I have tried the ones in

capsule form as well as the “pearls”. The pearls have a hard coating and are

supposed to go through stomach acid and make it to your intestines safely.

Unfortunately I ran out of the good quality pearls and couldn’t afford to

buy the good stuff for a week. I had to buy some at my regular grocery store

and I could tell the difference. If I do not take them right before a meal

my stomach doesn’t digest food well and I get Irritable Bowel symptoms.

I have heard the refrigerated kind is the best to take. When I first started

taking them I used them in capsule form (a high quality form) and it didn’t

seem to work as well as the “pearls”.

I have had “Irritable Bowel Syndrome” since 1993, however, I think I was

mis-diagnosed. I think I have had Candida and/ or Celiac disease the whole

time. Since I also had constant hypervenalation, dizziness, fatigue and

constant diarrhea the doctor assumed I was suffering from Anxiety and gave

me Xanax. Siince the diarrhea never went away they gave me Bentyl to “stop

me up”. I was on those for YEARS. So many medications and different doctors

later I am now bloated, fatigued, depressed, anxious and an insomniac. I

think it got the worse in 1999 because my stomach started to bloat so fast I

got stretch marks. I was also craving high carb foods and sugar.

My constant loose stools went away over time but when I had an operation

on my shoulder in Sept. 2004 it came back. The only relief I have gotten is

from taking probiotics. I believe I also have vitamin malabsorbtion because

I had cracks on the sides on my mouth that would become inflamed. When I

looked up the reasons for this it was Riboflavin deficiency. Riboflavin is

added to bread products and the deficiency is usually only found in 3rd

world countries! I had these cracks for years on and off but when I stopped

eating bread they came back even worse. I found that taking Sovereign Silver

(Collodial Silver) was the only medicine that made it go away. I was taking

vitamins as well but apparently they weren’t being absorbed. Unfortunately

since I have been having problems with my gut for years it will probably

take awhile to fix it.

Since I have stopped eating all yeast products and taking probiotics I have

noticed my vitamins are actually being absorbed better.

I tried that Shikai Borage skin crème but wasn’t impressed with it. I think

if I am a celiac then anything with wheat germ (Vit E) in it will make my

condition worse. I’m still trying to find a cream with no Vit. E in it.

I usually take my herbal remedies just as it states on the bottles. Some are

to be taken with food and some not.

“For my colon cleanse, I bought some psyllium husks caps and bentonite

detox. Those two

combined will clean out my colon. I also will take 300 mg capryll acid”

I’ve never tried those but please share your experience when you do! I’ll

have to look those up.

I notice if I take too much Grapefruit Seed Extract my stools become acidy.

However, they are also very smelly so I’m thinking they are getting rid of

the waste in my intestines. It’s got to be working because I swear I poop

more than I eat! (hahaha) I’ve also notice I am not as bloated and have

dropped a pant size.

I have to say the worst is when I get my menstrual cycle and I am craving

sugar/chocolate like crazy!

I think I have to go see a Naturopath. The problem is I have bad insomnia

and it is very hard for me to get up earlier than usual to see a doctor. (I

work from 3pm to 12am) I have noticed my sleep cycle has very slowly getting

better since I changed my diet and taking herbal remedies.

Alison, Chicago

_____

From: candidiasis [mailto:candidiasis ] On

Behalf Of peggypooh1@...

Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2006 12:27 AM

candidiasis

Subject: Re: I am new to the group

>>>The probiotics are very important as they aid in digestion

, I am wondering if you know anything about probiotics.

I bought some at Whole Foods and it is the refrigerated kind.

I have been reading how some probiotics never get to our intestines

because they are killed by stomach acid. Have you ever read that?

I am concerned that if I did buy probiotics that are not being combined

in my system with the other suppliments I am taking i.e. garlic, yeast

defense

with capryll acid....there may be a possibility that the probiotic are

not going

to my intestine to help my digestion. My stomach is a little bloated and

kinda

puffy like.

I also purchased colon cleanse, GSE and some Shikai Borage dry skin

theraphy.

That stuff ain't cheap!

It feels good on my skin and I really can't tell yet if it will work, but

my skin is so

scaley from scratching so much. I believe my problem is candida and

menopause combined.

I ate so much See's candies I am sure the sugar was very much welcomed in

my

body and the yeasts are having a hay day down there. I kept them really

well stocked.

Nonetheless, I can imagine my stomach lining, my colon, my intestines are

really

a mess and I want to clean them.

For my colon cleanse, I bought some psyllium husks caps and bentonite

detox. Those two

combined will clean out my colon. I also will take 300 mg capryll acid in

my yeast defense

and I bought (refrig) acidophilus pills too.

I read about this combo on a website and I trust it will do the job. I

also talked to Whole Foods

rep and looked on the computer and read an informational book on how to

do a colon cleanse.

My husband ask me today if I can take to many pills and if all these

pills can be taken in one day or

it just seems like theres a lot to take. I have never taken so many pills

in one day.

I would like to know if there are some guidelines to follow or is this

just the way alternative

medicine is taken. I guess I just should expect to take a lot of pills.

Atleast they are natural.

I would rather takes these than all the prescription drugs the other

doctors gave me.

That is all they know how to do!

-P

On Sat, 22 Apr 2006 18:15:46 -0500 " Alison " <Callesto71@...>

writes:

The headache is a sign of yeast die off. The link in the previous email I

sent (below) will explain that.

There are different Candida diets online available. You can search for

them

under " candida diets " on google.com

Here is a link to a page which explains more and had a link of which

foods

to avoid, etc:

http://altmedicine.about.com/od/popularhealthdiets/a/candidadiet.htm

Avoiding Sugar and Yeast is the best way to start. They both feed

candida.

Also, I am overweight and have lost some weight as well as lost some

stomach

bloating just by cutting all yeast out of my diet and cutting down

severely

on sugars. I used to eat so much chocolate but had to stop. ( I

also

have Reflux Disease and Irritable bowel but this diet has helped SO much!

The probiotics are very important as they aid in digestion. If you have

to

much candida overgrowth it's harder to digest food. Bad digestion =

Bloating, belching, passing wind frequently, diarrhea, constipation,

indigestion, acid reflux (heartburn) and nausea. I'm not a doctor and

recommend you see a Naturopath if there is one available to you. Some

" regular " doctors aren't very aware of candida or they just " don't

believe

in it " so you may have to search for a good doctor.

Good luck!

Alison, Chicago

_____

From: candidiasis [mailto:candidiasis ] On

Behalf Of peggypooh1@...

Sent: Saturday, April 22, 2006 11:24 AM

candidiasis

Subject: Re: I am new to the group

After taking Yeast defense and garlic yesterday, I woke up with a

headache.

I don't know why, but I can live with it. I took a Tylenol.

I don't know if I should take the Yeast Defense which was recommended to

me (by the way)

it is a dietary supplement with caprylic Acid, Pau D Arco, Garlic,

Grapefruitseed Extract, Chlorophyll Concentrate.

The garlic is in pearl form. I took two yesterday.

I am wondering do I take the Probiotics with these now?

Do I take all three recommended doses at once?

I know it is going to take time and believe me I am watching what I eat.

No sugar!

Not even splenda in my coffee. I bought some Eziel (sp) bread and good

yogurts

and Acidophilus milk and sea salt. I am going to change the way I eat. I

don't necessarily

need to do the Candida diet. I can tell as I have been well programed by

Craig

what is good and what is not.

JC food has gluten and starches in most of the foods, so I am going over

the menu with my

consultant to find out what I can do.

I need to know from everyone what exactly are the ALL foods that have a

not required??

In other words, is there a List???

We know what a starch is i.e. potato....

But a list would help me to see that I have a variety to choose from and

help me plan my

menu for the day better. Is there such a list?

-P

On Sat, 22 Apr 2006 03:06:03 -0500 " Alison " <Callesto71@...>

writes:

Well you bought all the good stuff! I should warn you that there is a

" Yeast

Die Off " that effects a lot of people. Here is a good article explaining

it:

http://www.modernherbalist.com/dieoff.html

I used a 'Super Bowel Cleanse " and it was AWFUL. There was 576mg of Senna

Powder in it and I didn't realize the potency of it. I already have

digestive problems but this was SO bad. It felt like my stools where made

of

acid! I definitely recommend drinking lots of water because getting the

initial toxins out of you may cause stools to be acidic or large. I

actually

had to buy 2 enemas as well as hemorrhoid suppositories and gel! It was

awful. That is why I say go slow. Also, I've heard your bowels get

dependant

on Senna so it isn't to be used for over a couple of days.

Also, I found the Probiotics that come in the small coated

balls( " pearls " )

work better for me. The capsule ones were giving me heartburn. Supposedly

the " pearls " can go through your stomach and not get digested until it

gets

to the intestines.

Good Luck!

Alison, Chicago

_____

[Guest guest]

If you are craving sugar or chocolate, you could be short of magnesium and iron.

Keen

Re: I am new to the group

After taking Yeast defense and garlic yesterday, I woke up with a

headache.

I don't know why, but I can live with it. I took a Tylenol.

I don't know if I should take the Yeast Defense which was recommended to

me (by the way)

it is a dietary supplement with caprylic Acid, Pau D Arco, Garlic,

Grapefruitseed Extract, Chlorophyll Concentrate.

The garlic is in pearl form. I took two yesterday.

I am wondering do I take the Probiotics with these now?

Do I take all three recommended doses at once?

I know it is going to take time and believe me I am watching what I eat.

No sugar!

Not even splenda in my coffee. I bought some Eziel (sp) bread and good

yogurts

and Acidophilus milk and sea salt. I am going to change the way I eat. I

don't necessarily

need to do the Candida diet. I can tell as I have been well programed by

Craig

what is good and what is not.

JC food has gluten and starches in most of the foods, so I am going over

the menu with my

consultant to find out what I can do.

I need to know from everyone what exactly are the ALL foods that have a

not required??

In other words, is there a List???

We know what a starch is i.e. potato....

But a list would help me to see that I have a variety to choose from and

help me plan my

menu for the day better. Is there such a list?

-P

On Sat, 22 Apr 2006 03:06:03 -0500 " Alison " <Callesto71@...>

writes:

Well you bought all the good stuff! I should warn you that there is a

" Yeast

Die Off " that effects a lot of people. Here is a good article explaining

it:

http://www.modernherbalist.com/dieoff.html

I used a 'Super Bowel Cleanse " and it was AWFUL. There was 576mg of Senna

Powder in it and I didn't realize the potency of it. I already have

digestive problems but this was SO bad. It felt like my stools where made

of

acid! I definitely recommend drinking lots of water because getting the

initial toxins out of you may cause stools to be acidic or large. I

actually

had to buy 2 enemas as well as hemorrhoid suppositories and gel! It was

awful. That is why I say go slow. Also, I've heard your bowels get

dependant

on Senna so it isn't to be used for over a couple of days.

Also, I found the Probiotics that come in the small coated

balls( " pearls " )

work better for me. The capsule ones were giving me heartburn. Supposedly

the " pearls " can go through your stomach and not get digested until it

gets

to the intestines.

Good Luck!

Alison, Chicago

_____

[Guest guest]

I take magnesium supplements as well as Multi-Vitamins and anti-oxidants. I

think it’s just hormones during that time of the month.

_____

From: candidiasis [mailto:candidiasis ] On

Behalf Of Keen Venables

Sent: Tuesday, May 02, 2006 1:33 AM

candidiasis

Subject: RE: I am new to the group

If you are craving sugar or chocolate, you could be short of magnesium and

iron.

Keen

Re: I am new to the group

After taking Yeast defense and garlic yesterday, I woke up with a

headache.

I don't know why, but I can live with it. I took a Tylenol.

I don't know if I should take the Yeast Defense which was recommended to

me (by the way)

it is a dietary supplement with caprylic Acid, Pau D Arco, Garlic,

Grapefruitseed Extract, Chlorophyll Concentrate.

The garlic is in pearl form. I took two yesterday.

I am wondering do I take the Probiotics with these now?

Do I take all three recommended doses at once?

I know it is going to take time and believe me I am watching what I eat.

No sugar!

Not even splenda in my coffee. I bought some Eziel (sp) bread and good

yogurts

and Acidophilus milk and sea salt. I am going to change the way I eat. I

don't necessarily

need to do the Candida diet. I can tell as I have been well programed by

Craig

what is good and what is not.

JC food has gluten and starches in most of the foods, so I am going over

the menu with my

consultant to find out what I can do.

I need to know from everyone what exactly are the ALL foods that have a

not required??

In other words, is there a List???

We know what a starch is i.e. potato....

But a list would help me to see that I have a variety to choose from and

help me plan my

menu for the day better. Is there such a list?

-P

On Sat, 22 Apr 2006 03:06:03 -0500 " Alison " <Callesto71@...>

writes:

Well you bought all the good stuff! I should warn you that there is a

" Yeast

Die Off " that effects a lot of people. Here is a good article explaining

it:

http://www.modernherbalist.com/dieoff.html

I used a 'Super Bowel Cleanse " and it was AWFUL. There was 576mg of Senna

Powder in it and I didn't realize the potency of it. I already have

digestive problems but this was SO bad. It felt like my stools where made

of

acid! I definitely recommend drinking lots of water because getting the

initial toxins out of you may cause stools to be acidic or large. I

actually

had to buy 2 enemas as well as hemorrhoid suppositories and gel! It was

awful. That is why I say go slow. Also, I've heard your bowels get

dependant

on Senna so it isn't to be used for over a couple of days.

Also, I found the Probiotics that come in the small coated

balls( " pearls " )

work better for me. The capsule ones were giving me heartburn. Supposedly

the " pearls " can go through your stomach and not get digested until it

gets

to the intestines.

Good Luck!

Alison, Chicago

_____

[Guest guest]

I used to get bad coffee and chocolate cravings during my periods. But it has

ended since I went on the anti-candida diet. Actually, all my food cravings

have ended (not so for my husband, though, he is craving really badly).

I've had terrible problems with PMS, which are also starting to clear up (not

entirely though, unfortunately).

Keen

Re: I am new to the group

After taking Yeast defense and garlic yesterday, I woke up with a

headache.

I don't know why, but I can live with it. I took a Tylenol.

I don't know if I should take the Yeast Defense which was recommended to

me (by the way)

it is a dietary supplement with caprylic Acid, Pau D Arco, Garlic,

Grapefruitseed Extract, Chlorophyll Concentrate.

The garlic is in pearl form. I took two yesterday.

I am wondering do I take the Probiotics with these now?

Do I take all three recommended doses at once?

I know it is going to take time and believe me I am watching what I eat.

No sugar!

Not even splenda in my coffee. I bought some Eziel (sp) bread and good

yogurts

and Acidophilus milk and sea salt. I am going to change the way I eat. I

don't necessarily

need to do the Candida diet. I can tell as I have been well programed by

Craig

what is good and what is not.

JC food has gluten and starches in most of the foods, so I am going over

the menu with my

consultant to find out what I can do.

I need to know from everyone what exactly are the ALL foods that have a

not required??

In other words, is there a List???

We know what a starch is i.e. potato....

But a list would help me to see that I have a variety to choose from and

help me plan my

menu for the day better. Is there such a list?

-P

On Sat, 22 Apr 2006 03:06:03 -0500 " Alison " <Callesto71@...>

writes:

Well you bought all the good stuff! I should warn you that there is a

" Yeast

Die Off " that effects a lot of people. Here is a good article explaining

it:

http://www.modernherbalist.com/dieoff.html

I used a 'Super Bowel Cleanse " and it was AWFUL. There was 576mg of Senna

Powder in it and I didn't realize the potency of it. I already have

digestive problems but this was SO bad. It felt like my stools where made

of

acid! I definitely recommend drinking lots of water because getting the

initial toxins out of you may cause stools to be acidic or large. I

actually

had to buy 2 enemas as well as hemorrhoid suppositories and gel! It was

awful. That is why I say go slow. Also, I've heard your bowels get

dependant

on Senna so it isn't to be used for over a couple of days.

Also, I found the Probiotics that come in the small coated

balls( " pearls " )

work better for me. The capsule ones were giving me heartburn. Supposedly

the " pearls " can go through your stomach and not get digested until it

gets

to the intestines.

Good Luck!

Alison, Chicago

_____

[Guest guest]

Hi Kate,

Sorry you are having problems again. This is a great group.... and we have discussions that are almost always very pleasant weighing pros and cons of different types of procedures and our success. One procedure we all almost unanimously agree on is that botox should be avoided. Seems like our doctors even agree on that if they are experienced with achalasia.

Most people w/ trouble after surgery get a dialation of some kind, not botox. It seems a general agreement that botox can cause scarring, making further treatment more difficult. Botox seems to be only recommended for high risk surgical patients.

Search our data base or mention where you live and we can help you with doctors.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?CMD=search & DB=pubmed

The link above is my favorite website for medical articles. It is a summary of articles from it seems like every medical publication in the world. Put in achalasia, and read all you want. Be careful of the dates of the articles, as botox WAS recommended just a few years ago, things change. Then keep searching by medical centers close to you. For the most part you probably need to go to the head of the department of the esophageal center, or gi center of large medical centers. Don't waste your time anywhere else, bluntly. Achalasia is so rare you need to find the heads of departments where the rare case float to the heads of the departments.

There are always differences, but really I haven't heard of botox after a myotomy doing any good, but many people have luck with dialations or a redo of the myotomy. There is always an exception.

Sorry the diagnosis took so long. That is a common thread among many here. Some for 20+ years.

Welcome and tell us a little more about yourself. Many friends are made here, maybe you live close to one of us.

Sandy in So California>> Hello my name is Kate. I was diagnosed with vigorous achalasia about > one and a half years ago. I knew I had a problem for many years, but > when I asked any doctor about it, I was diagnosed with anything from > heart problems, ulcers, and anxiety attacks.> I opted for a hellar myotomy last July, fter speaking to a few > different doctors, decided it would be my best choice. This was > before I tried balloon dilatation or botox, the only other things > that were mentioned as a help for me. > I have the same problems as I did before surgery. Some days I can > eat with no problems, (except pain) other days I can't keep water > down. Since surgery my surgeon and gastro doctor stated my only > option is botox injections, of which I have had one time since > surgery. It lasted one and a half weeks.> Does anyone have any suggestions as to what alternatives are out > there when I go through the real bad phases? Has anyone else gone > through, what I consider, nutritional deficiancies...I loose alot of > hair daily, I am constantly tired and weak. I bruise easily...don't > honestly know if all of this is from achalasia, but I never was so > miserable til about two years ago when I started throwing up on a > daily basis.>

[Guest guest]

Dear Kate, Welcome to the Group. This is THE place to get some good information. I agree with what Sandy wrote about botox and dilatation. Did you have a wrap with your myotomy? If so, it is likely that the wrap is too tight. It is a fine balance to get it just right - too loose and acid can swill up into the oesophagus, too tight and food still cannot get down. This is usually loosened with a dilatation. It is no surprise that your general health is suffering. If food cannot get down, or goes down ridiculously slowly, by the time it reaches the stomach and is sent on to be digested into the blood stream, the nutritional value is severely depleted. You need B vitamins for instance, for healthy hair. Once your problem is fixed, you should go back to being stronger, having more energy, feeling more alert and having that lovely hair you desire. Good Luck with your search, Love from Ann in England XXXkllfrias <kllfrias@...> wrote: Hello my name is Kate. I was diagnosed with vigorous achalasia about one and a half years ago. I knew I had a problem for many

years, but when I asked any doctor about it, I was diagnosed with anything from heart problems, ulcers, and anxiety attacks.I opted for a hellar myotomy last July, fter speaking to a few different doctors, decided it would be my best choice. This was before I tried balloon dilatation or botox, the only other things that were mentioned as a help for me. I have the same problems as I did before surgery. Some days I can eat with no problems, (except pain) other days I can't keep water down. Since surgery my surgeon and gastro doctor stated my only option is botox injections, of which I have had one time since surgery. It lasted one and a half weeks.Does anyone have any suggestions as to what alternatives are out there when I go through the real bad phases? Has anyone else gone through, what I consider, nutritional deficiancies...I loose alot of hair daily, I am constantly tired and weak. I bruise

easily...don't honestly know if all of this is from achalasia, but I never was so miserable til about two years ago when I started throwing up on a daily basis.

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[Guest guest]

Kate,

Welcome to the family. There are great discussions here

along with awesome information. Most of us agree that botox isn’t a

good choice for most people with achalasia. I’ve had two surgeries

and have had dilations after ward and those seem to help the most. Keep

reading posts and asking questions. There are a lot of veterans here that

have a lot of information to give.

C Warren

Co-Founder

www.achalasia.us

From:

achalasia [mailto:achalasia ] On Behalf Of kllfrias

Sent: Monday, August 21, 2006 10:50 PM

achalasia

Subject: I am new to the group

Hello my name is Kate. I was diagnosed with

vigorous achalasia about

one and a half years ago. I knew I had a problem for many years, but

when I asked any doctor about it, I was diagnosed with anything from

heart problems, ulcers, and anxiety attacks.

I opted for a hellar myotomy last July, fter speaking to a few

different doctors, decided it would be my best choice. This was

before I tried balloon dilatation or botox, the only other things

that were mentioned as a help for me.

I have the same problems as I did before surgery. Some days I can

eat with no problems, (except pain) other days I can't keep water

down. Since surgery my surgeon and gastro doctor stated my only

option is botox injections, of which I have had one time since

surgery. It lasted one and a half weeks.

Does anyone have any suggestions as to what alternatives are out

there when I go through the real bad phases? Has anyone else gone

through, what I consider, nutritional deficiancies...I loose alot of

hair daily, I am constantly tired and weak. I bruise easily...don't

honestly know if all of this is from achalasia, but I never was so

miserable til about two years ago when I started throwing up on a

daily basis.

[Guest guest]

Hi KATE and Welcome to the group.

You mentioned surgery,which kind did you have?

How long after surgery did you start noticing problems?

My son had surgery in Dec and has continued to have problems since

he left the hospital as well.We are now going to another surgeon for

fear something was not done right we were told.If I can offer

advice` I would say seek another opInion as to what is going on!Not

saying that something is wrong for you but it doesnt sound 100%

normal to me.You dont want to delay as it can cause further damage.

I am still fairly new with all this but I am starting to learn alot

from everyone here.yOU MENTIONED VOMITING EVERYDAY for 2 years??I

dont believe that would be normal even with A after a surgery.

Is that true to any one out there reading this??

I dont think I have heard of anyone here vomiting daily, but maybe I

am wrong on that one.I would most definitly seek more advice on your

condition.Where are you located and where did you have surgery at?

Tonia

>

> Hello my name is Kate. I was diagnosed with vigorous achalasia

about

> one and a half years ago. I knew I had a problem for many years,

but

> when I asked any doctor about it, I was diagnosed with anything

from

> heart problems, ulcers, and anxiety attacks.

> I opted for a hellar myotomy last July, fter speaking to a few

> different doctors, decided it would be my best choice. This was

> before I tried balloon dilatation or botox, the only other things

> that were mentioned as a help for me.

> I have the same problems as I did before surgery. Some days I can

> eat with no problems, (except pain) other days I can't keep water

> down. Since surgery my surgeon and gastro doctor stated my only

> option is botox injections, of which I have had one time since

> surgery. It lasted one and a half weeks.

> Does anyone have any suggestions as to what alternatives are out

> there when I go through the real bad phases? Has anyone else gone

> through, what I consider, nutritional deficiancies...I loose alot

of

> hair daily, I am constantly tired and weak. I bruise

easily...don't

> honestly know if all of this is from achalasia, but I never was so

> miserable til about two years ago when I started throwing up on a

> daily basis.

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Kate,

Welcome to the group. Your story sounds true to a lot of members

here. Different diagnosis', different treatments, not knowing what

to do... etc. It seems everyone's " A " is a bit different than

others. A lot of us here have found great GI doctors and great

surgeons. Let us know what area you live and there is most likely a

doctor not too far. I'm from Michigan and I travel to Ohio for my

treatment and it is well worth the travel for such a rare disorder

as we have. I'm 24 yrs old and was diagnosed 1.5 years ago. I had

one dilation that worked for 1 yr and just 5 weeks ago had the

Heller myotomy with Dor Fundo. So far so good.

Please post and tell us more about yourself and your " A " . You will

come to find a great deal of knowlege from all of us, anywhere from

symptom relief to what the most recent research on " A " is.

Welcome!

in Michigan

>

> Hello my name is Kate. I was diagnosed with vigorous achalasia

about

> one and a half years ago. I knew I had a problem for many years,

but

> when I asked any doctor about it, I was diagnosed with anything

from

> heart problems, ulcers, and anxiety attacks.

> I opted for a hellar myotomy last July, fter speaking to a few

> different doctors, decided it would be my best choice. This was

> before I tried balloon dilatation or botox, the only other things

> that were mentioned as a help for me.

> I have the same problems as I did before surgery. Some days I can

> eat with no problems, (except pain) other days I can't keep water

> down. Since surgery my surgeon and gastro doctor stated my only

> option is botox injections, of which I have had one time since

> surgery. It lasted one and a half weeks.

> Does anyone have any suggestions as to what alternatives are out

> there when I go through the real bad phases? Has anyone else gone

> through, what I consider, nutritional deficiancies...I loose alot

of

> hair daily, I am constantly tired and weak. I bruise

easily...don't

> honestly know if all of this is from achalasia, but I never was so

> miserable til about two years ago when I started throwing up on a

> daily basis.

>

[Guest guest]

I have to strongly urge new doctors. It seems that they are not specialists in

this area if

this is what they are offering.

>

> Hello my name is Kate. I was diagnosed with vigorous achalasia about

> one and a half years ago. I knew I had a problem for many years, but

> when I asked any doctor about it, I was diagnosed with anything from

> heart problems, ulcers, and anxiety attacks.

> I opted for a hellar myotomy last July, fter speaking to a few

> different doctors, decided it would be my best choice. This was

> before I tried balloon dilatation or botox, the only other things

> that were mentioned as a help for me.

> I have the same problems as I did before surgery. Some days I can

> eat with no problems, (except pain) other days I can't keep water

> down. Since surgery my surgeon and gastro doctor stated my only

> option is botox injections, of which I have had one time since

> surgery. It lasted one and a half weeks.

> Does anyone have any suggestions as to what alternatives are out

> there when I go through the real bad phases? Has anyone else gone

> through, what I consider, nutritional deficiancies...I loose alot of

> hair daily, I am constantly tired and weak. I bruise easily...don't

> honestly know if all of this is from achalasia, but I never was so

> miserable til about two years ago when I started throwing up on a

> daily basis.

>

[Guest guest]

,

It is a serious surgery but it's also the best thing once you've recovered if your knee has hurt as bad as mine did before surgery. I'm 9 months out now and the new knee is just wonderful. I can walk without pain, move normally, etc. You didn't say what led you to need the TKR. I had been in pain for five years before I had it done (I'm 44 and was 43 when the surgery was done.)

You are young so that probably means you will bounce back even sooner. Just make sure to do your physcial therapy and follow all instructions and you will find it getting better each day after surgery. The first few days in the hospital are the bad part and it gets better after that. Early on you will notice that your knee is sore in the muscles but how wonderful it feels not to "feel" the crunching and scraping as you use your knee.

-----Original Message-----From: Joint Replacement [mailto:Joint Replacement ]On Behalf Of druSent: Monday, October 15, 2007 7:36 PMJoint Replacement Subject: I am new to the group

Hello, My name is and I am 25 and I am looking at a total knee replacement within the next 3 months. I am very nervous because of my age, and was told it was a serious surgery and any positve information about a TKR will be very nice. I am looking forward to talking with you all. Peace,

[Guest guest]

---

Thank you for the positive feed back. I am nervous about the age

thing because I am really young and I might have to have 2 or 3 TKR'S

if this one goes out. My doctor says that the age thing does not

matter at this point because it is now about my quality of life. My

quality of life pretty much sucks right now I bet you know what I am

talking about.

I hurt my L. knee years ago playing baseball. I hate baseball that is

the part that makes me very mad. The other part I hate is that I hurt

it showing off after I hit a home run. My knee is starting to become

deformed from the arthritis, it is starting to bend backwards.

That is cool that you are having great results with yours.

Any other info ya got I would appreciate it thanks!!!

Dru

In Joint Replacement , " DeRouen "

<asd@...> wrote:

>

> ,

>

> It is a serious surgery but it's also the best thing once you've

recovered

> if your knee has hurt as bad as mine did before surgery. I'm 9

months out

> now and the new knee is just wonderful. I can walk without pain,

move

> normally, etc. You didn't say what led you to need the TKR. I had

been in

> pain for five years before I had it done (I'm 44 and was 43 when

the surgery

> was done.)

>

> You are young so that probably means you will bounce back even

sooner. Just

> make sure to do your physcial therapy and follow all instructions

and you

> will find it getting better each day after surgery. The first few

days in

> the hospital are the bad part and it gets better after that. Early

on you

> will notice that your knee is sore in the muscles but how wonderful

it feels

> not to " feel " the crunching and scraping as you use your knee.

>

>

>

> I am new to the group

>

>

> Hello, My name is and I am 25 and I am looking at a total

knee

> replacement within the next 3 months. I am very nervous because

of my

> age, and was told it was a serious surgery and any positve

information

> about a TKR will be very nice. I am looking forward to talking

with you

> all.

> Peace,

>

>

[Guest guest]

hi rose, welcoe to the group

Rock on, *Ami*

ABILITY is what you're capable of doing

MOTIVATION determines what you do

ATTITUDE determines how well you do it

Lou Holtz

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www.morethanenoughtogoaround.com

From: a.rose50@...Date: Sun, 20 Jan 2008 15:56:00 +0000Subject: I am new to the group

I have diabetes neuropathy and at night the pain is so bad at times I feel like I am going crazy. I lyrica 3 times a day. What I don't understand my diabetic is under control and I my be 15 pounds over weight. Thank for letting me join the group. a.rose50 Connect and share in new ways with Windows Live. Get it now!

[Guest guest]

I have a spinal stimulator implant for peripheral neuropathy. I don't know if they work for diabetic neuropathy (don't know why they wouldn't), but you might want to ask your doctor. For me, it was a life saver.Take Care, "a.rose50" <a.rose50@...> wrote: I have diabetes neuropathy and at night the pain is so bad at times I feel like I am going crazy. I lyrica 3 times a day. What I don't understand my diabetic is under control and I my be 15 pounds over weight. Thank for letting me join the group. a.rose50 Take Care, B. in ILLINOIS

[Guest guest]

WELCOME TO THE GROUP;;ROSE;; LOTS OF NEAT FOLKS HERE & A LOT OF INFO HUGS DORT"a.rose50" <a.rose50@...> wrote: I have diabetes neuropathy and at night the pain is so bad at times I feel like I am going crazy. I lyrica 3 times a day. What I don't understand my diabetic is under control and I my be 15 pounds over weight. Thank for letting me join the group. a.rose50

[Guest guest]

Hello All,

I am dealing with allergies/sensitivity to fragrance/chemicals. I cant find a

doctor in Michigan that takes insurance , that will help with my problem. I need

testing done to see if I have parasites, or any other underlying problem that

can be causing my sensitivity.

I was curious if anyone on here had problems with chemical sensitivity and if so

what caused it if you know and what has helped?

Thanks

[Guest guest]

Hello

Welcome to the group.

I had food and chemical sensitivities. I found I had parasites, yeast

fermentation, bacterial overgrowth, leaky gut and liver detox pathways that were

not functioning 100%.

I cured the problems by getting rid of parasites and bacterial overgrowth,

controlling yeast and healing my leaky gut. Once I did this my liver detox

improved.

I did a lot of detox to get rid of heavy metals and chemicals as well.

Have you checked with the labs like Metametrix and Genova Diagnostics to see if

they have a doctor in your area who takes insurance and is familiar with the

tests you need to get done to rule out all these things? Sometimes you can do

these tests through a doctor who does telephone consultations although it is

better if they can see you face to face at least once.

I hope you will be able to find someone who can help you.

Sandy

www.DefinitiveDetoxDiet.com

www.TheDetoxSpecialist.com

I am new to the group

Hello All,

I am dealing with allergies/sensitivity to fragrance/chemicals. I cant find a

doctor in Michigan that takes insurance , that will help with my problem. I need

testing done to see if I have parasites, or any other underlying problem that

can be causing my sensitivity.

I was curious if anyone on here had problems with chemical sensitivity and if

so what caused it if you know and what has helped?

Thanks