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[Guest guest]

pattyandgarygolden wrote:

>Thought I had Gerd. Turned out to be Achalasia. Evaluation appt. at

>U of M Medical Center on Friday. What questions are must ask?

>Symptoms are getting worse quick enough that I don't have the time to

>mess around much.

Along with all the questions people have suggested for you to ask, be sure

to get all the tests you can. The common tests are; barium swallow x-rays,

endoscopy (should look in both the esophagus and stomach), and a motility

test (manometry). Sometimes a 24 hour PH test is done. One reason for more

than one test is that what seems to be achalasia in one test is sometimes

shown not to be achalasia by another. Most of us in this group have what is

known as primary achalasia (or idiopathic), there is also secondary and

pseudo achalasia. Secondary achalasia means the achalasia was caused by

another disease. Pseudoachalasia means there are confusingly similar

symptoms which are not really achalasia. Sometimes secondary and pseudo are

used interchangeably. You need to be sure that you only have primary

achalasia. A lot of people in this group have had sudden onset achalasia

and it turned out to be primary, but sudden onset can be a sign of

secondary achalasia caused by a tumor or cancer (odds of this are low, but

worth ruling out). If it is not sudden onset there are still causes of

secondary achalasia that should be ruled out.

notan

[Guest guest]

Ruling out secondary achalasia is very important. 8 years after my

myotomy I was diagnosed with Celiac Sprue/Dermatitis Herpetiformis,

related gluten intolorance diseases. After being on a gluten free

diet and taking dapsone for 7 years my peristalsis has returned

95%. Unfortunately the les was cut and will never come back. You

should ask your GI DR to test for Celiac Sprue. It is a test that

can easily be done during an endoscopy.

Pittsburgh

The Pirates still suck, hockey is cancelled but the Steelers are

getting better.

> >Thought I had Gerd. Turned out to be Achalasia. Evaluation

appt. at

> >U of M Medical Center on Friday. What questions are must ask?

> >Symptoms are getting worse quick enough that I don't have the

time to

> >mess around much.

>

> Along with all the questions people have suggested for you to ask,

be sure

> to get all the tests you can. The common tests are; barium swallow

x-rays,

> endoscopy (should look in both the esophagus and stomach), and a

motility

> test (manometry). Sometimes a 24 hour PH test is done. One reason

for more

> than one test is that what seems to be achalasia in one test is

sometimes

> shown not to be achalasia by another. Most of us in this group

have what is

> known as primary achalasia (or idiopathic), there is also

secondary and

> pseudo achalasia. Secondary achalasia means the achalasia was

caused by

> another disease. Pseudoachalasia means there are confusingly

similar

> symptoms which are not really achalasia. Sometimes secondary and

pseudo are

> used interchangeably. You need to be sure that you only have

primary

> achalasia. A lot of people in this group have had sudden onset

achalasia

> and it turned out to be primary, but sudden onset can be a sign of

> secondary achalasia caused by a tumor or cancer (odds of this are

low, but

> worth ruling out). If it is not sudden onset there are still

causes of

> secondary achalasia that should be ruled out.

>

> notan

[Guest guest]

> > >Thought I had Gerd. Turned out to be Achalasia. Evaluation

> appt. at

> > >U of M Medical Center on Friday. What questions are must ask?

> > >Symptoms are getting worse quick enough that I don't have the

> time to

> > >mess around much.

> >

> > Along with all the questions people have suggested for you to

ask,

> be sure

> > to get all the tests you can. The common tests are; barium

swallow

> x-rays,

> > endoscopy (should look in both the esophagus and stomach), and a

> motility

> > test (manometry). Sometimes a 24 hour PH test is done. One reason

> for more

> > than one test is that what seems to be achalasia in one test is

> sometimes

> > shown not to be achalasia by another. Most of us in this group

> have what is

> > known as primary achalasia (or idiopathic), there is also

> secondary and

> > pseudo achalasia. Secondary achalasia means the achalasia was

> caused by

> > another disease. Pseudoachalasia means there are confusingly

> similar

> > symptoms which are not really achalasia. Sometimes secondary and

> pseudo are

> > used interchangeably. You need to be sure that you only have

> primary

> > achalasia. A lot of people in this group have had sudden onset

> achalasia

> > and it turned out to be primary, but sudden onset can be a sign

of

> > secondary achalasia caused by a tumor or cancer (odds of this are

> low, but

> > worth ruling out). If it is not sudden onset there are still

> causes of

> > secondary achalasia that should be ruled out.

> >

> > notan

[Guest guest]

and -- Hockey isn't ENTIRELY dead.... just NHL hockey! Detroit (actually Fraser) has a new UHL team this year, and we're season ticket holders for our local UHL team as well. In fact, we just signed a former NHLer -- Zarley Zalapski.

Who needs NHL players w/ their big egos? I've still got a front-row seat to every hockey game of the season, the goalie knows my 4yo son's name, and I live five minutes away from the stadium.... it don't get no better than this!"bring on the snow! let's play some hockey!"

Debbi in Michigan, mommy to a future goalie....

> > Pittsburgh> The Pirates still suck, hockey is cancelled but the Steelers are getting better., the Lions are still terrible, no Red Wings. We subsist on Michigan football and the Pistons. >

[Guest guest]

Debbie,

Your right! Only NHL Hockey. I always have the Wheeling Nailers.

Go Nails!

[Guest guest]

Hi, and welcome! Read as many of the old posts as you can on this and

other sites, to learn as much as you possibly can.

you might also want to order this book on banding:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-

/0595311148/qid=1090007572/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/103-0091381-8443027?

v=glance & s=books (You'll need to cut and paste the entire link)

Dr Kuri is also publishing a very comprehensive book that both Dan

and I have contributed to - this should be out in about 2 months.

Sandy RN

>

>

> Hi everyone I had my surgery on August 19th. I seem to need all

the

> help and assistance that I can get. Thanks Dan for sending me to

> this website. At least in the last day or two I have found out

that

> I am 'Normal' (yeah right) with some of the things that I have

> experienced. I gave up Pepsi before the surgery, so far that has

> gone ok, I do miss it but not as bad as I thought I would since

that

> was my one addiction (besides food). I am trying to eat slower,

and

> take smaller bites -- think I would have learned by now, but I seem

> to push the limit once in a while.

[Guest guest]

Hi Luann,

I did Zoloft for about two months and didn't like it much either. Ativan comes

on strong

and then goes away pretty fast too.

I'm only on my second day of Lex. My doctor told my to break the 10mg in 1/4 and

start

with that for a week or so. He also suggested to take it at night, if it affects

my sleep, take

it in the day, if I do OK on 1/4 up it to 1/2 after a week, if 1/2 doesn't work

stick to 1/4

for a bit long. He really told me to play with it.

In all the clinical studies Lex shows about the same side effects that placebos

have. I know

in my case, I can take a medication and can get every side effect based on my

own thought

process. Lex has a proven low side effect record. I'm normally very nervous

about taking

any new med like you, but I feel OK about Lexapro.

Instead of the Ativan, you may ask your doctor about Xanax XR. It's and extended

release

Xanax that has worked well for me. It helps me get good sleep which is half the

battle

when you deal with constant anxiety. It doesn't have the more drastic up/down

that Ativan

has. Ativan seems better for someone in a full panic attack that needs calming

now! but

Xanax XR seems better at just keeping things stable.

Try going real small with the Lex. Even IF you have some side efects, which you

probably

won't, stick with it. It's going to make things better than they are.

For the chest pains, try some deep slow breathing and stretching.

For the dizzyness. I desensitized myself by spinning in an office chair and

getting used to

the feeling, it made it less of an issue later when I experienced it.

Look into a good cognitive behavioural therapist. That will be the key to

getting past some

of these things. It's really helping me a lot.

Keep the faith and realize you are stronger than you think you are.

>

> Hi everyone! My name is Luann I am 30 years old never married and no children.

I was

given Lexapro and Ativan for GAD and anxiety and panic attacks. However, I didnt

like the

was that Zoloft made me feel and now I am scared to try any other drug.

> Any suggestions....the dr said I could cut it in half and work up to a whole

10mg. He

wants to increase it again on Feb 7th. So the bad news I havent been taking it

at all. My

symptoms are awful all day long I just dont know what to do. I came across this

group and

thought I would join. Have any of you really had luck with lexapro and your

anxiety

symptoms? I am soooo scared to try it. But I feel awful at the same time. I

always feel like I

cant take a deep breath, chest pains, dizziness, burning in chest, numb, you

name it. Any

suggestions for me I could really use the help.

>

> Thanks

>

> Luann

>

>

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

> Photos

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>

>

[Guest guest]

>hi

I also take Lexapro for anxiety and panic attacks. The doctor

started me on 5mg to start and than upped it to 10 after a week. I

am just finishing my 4th week. I had some side affects but they

went away pretty quick. Before Lexapro I was never free of anxiety

now I am beginning to remember what life was like before all this

started. My life hit several crisis last week and the panic attacks

returned and I had a very difficult week, but I have to say all in

all things were better. I guess what I am trying to say is the end

result seems to be worth the side affects. I know that my doctor

told me to be careful even with over counter medications while on

Lexapro, so you should check before taking anything.

Hope this helped,

Lyn

> Thanks for the advice. I have to do something to change. I know I

am

> the only one that can make a difference in my life. I live in a

small

> town so finding any kind of therapy has been a battle. I found

someone

> about 30-45min away and at first that was hard because I dont

travel

> well anymore. UGGGHHH! My friend has recommended hypnotherapy. I

cant

> even find anyone around here that does that. It is at least a

6+hour

> drive. My next question, do you find that you are extremely

sensative

> to all medications? Like even cold meds like tylenol or advil? I

take

> one and I am a basket case...have to go to bed...Or that is all in

my

> head now because of this experience. I dont know which. I have

woke up

> this morning with a terrible sore throat feelings like needles and

> razors cutting my throat when I swallow. SO I just have to deal

with

> it...This is all fairly new to me folks. I am just learning how to

> deal and barely get by. Sorry for long post. Take care eveyone.

>

[Guest guest]

>hi

I also take Lexapro for anxiety and panic attacks. The doctor

started me on 5mg to start and than upped it to 10 after a week. I

am just finishing my 4th week. I had some side affects but they

went away pretty quick. Before Lexapro I was never free of anxiety

now I am beginning to remember what life was like before all this

started. My life hit several crisis last week and the panic attacks

returned and I had a very difficult week, but I have to say all in

all things were better. I guess what I am trying to say is the end

result seems to be worth the side affects. I know that my doctor

told me to be careful even with over counter medications while on

Lexapro, so you should check before taking anything.

Hope this helped,

Lyn

> Thanks for the advice. I have to do something to change. I know I

am

> the only one that can make a difference in my life. I live in a

small

> town so finding any kind of therapy has been a battle. I found

someone

> about 30-45min away and at first that was hard because I dont

travel

> well anymore. UGGGHHH! My friend has recommended hypnotherapy. I

cant

> even find anyone around here that does that. It is at least a

6+hour

> drive. My next question, do you find that you are extremely

sensative

> to all medications? Like even cold meds like tylenol or advil? I

take

> one and I am a basket case...have to go to bed...Or that is all in

my

> head now because of this experience. I dont know which. I have

woke up

> this morning with a terrible sore throat feelings like needles and

> razors cutting my throat when I swallow. SO I just have to deal

with

> it...This is all fairly new to me folks. I am just learning how to

> deal and barely get by. Sorry for long post. Take care eveyone.

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Luann,

I know how you feel. I too get chest pains, numb, dizziness, etc.,

etc. I have had GAD for a year now and have learned how to deal with

it through exercise and drugs. I felt like I was going crazy for the

longest time wondering how each day would go. Would I have a good

day, would I get a panic attack while I was out, blah...blah...blah.

I got really tired of constantly thinking about my anxiety. People

around me don't " get it " b/c they have never had GAD. I took effexor

for a while and felt better, the side effects, however, are pretty

brutal in the beginning. I switched after 6 months to wellbutrin. I

LOVE wellbutrin. I had so much energy and didn't have much of an

appetite. I have been on lexapro for a couple of weeks now and it is

going well...no anxiety attacks thus far. I have just learned to

accept my " mental disorder " and try to live a normal life. I HATE

having to take meds. I wish I was normal or felt normal, but that

dream is gone...for the time at least. I would advise you to just

start trying meds so that you can return to your old life as soon as

possible. I know it is scary, it was for me too. Get some xanex in

them meantime, they will really help for panic attacks. Good luck.

Layna

-- In Lexapro , Luann Gardner <luann713@y...> wrote:

>

> Hi everyone! My name is Luann I am 30 years old never married and

no children. I was given Lexapro and Ativan for GAD and anxiety and

panic attacks. However, I didnt like the was that Zoloft made me feel

and now I am scared to try any other drug.

> Any suggestions....the dr said I could cut it in half and work up

to a whole 10mg. He wants to increase it again on Feb 7th. So the bad

news I havent been taking it at all. My symptoms are awful all day

long I just dont know what to do. I came across this group and

thought I would join. Have any of you really had luck with lexapro

and your anxiety symptoms? I am soooo scared to try it. But I feel

awful at the same time. I always feel like I cant take a deep breath,

chest pains, dizziness, burning in chest, numb, you name it. Any

suggestions for me I could really use the help.

>

> Thanks

>

> Luann

>

>

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

> Photos

> Got holiday prints? See all the ways to get quality prints in your

hands ASAP.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the advice and encouragement. I have to do something. I want to be

normal again (whatever normal is).

laynadm <laynadm@...> wrote: Hi Luann,

I know how you feel. I too get chest pains, numb, dizziness, etc.,

etc. I have had GAD for a year now and have learned how to deal with

it through exercise and drugs. I felt like I was going crazy for the

longest time wondering how each day would go. Would I have a good

day, would I get a panic attack while I was out, blah...blah...blah.

I got really tired of constantly thinking about my anxiety. People

around me don't " get it " b/c they have never had GAD. I took effexor

for a while and felt better, the side effects, however, are pretty

brutal in the beginning. I switched after 6 months to wellbutrin. I

LOVE wellbutrin. I had so much energy and didn't have much of an

appetite. I have been on lexapro for a couple of weeks now and it is

going well...no anxiety attacks thus far. I have just learned to

accept my " mental disorder " and try to live a normal life. I HATE

having to take meds. I wish I was normal or felt normal, but that

dream is gone...for the time at least. I would advise you to just

start trying meds so that you can return to your old life as soon as

possible. I know it is scary, it was for me too. Get some xanex in

them meantime, they will really help for panic attacks. Good luck.

Layna

-- In Lexapro , Luann Gardner <luann713@y...> wrote:

>

> Hi everyone! My name is Luann I am 30 years old never married and

no children. I was given Lexapro and Ativan for GAD and anxiety and

panic attacks. However, I didnt like the was that Zoloft made me feel

and now I am scared to try any other drug.

> Any suggestions....the dr said I could cut it in half and work up

to a whole 10mg. He wants to increase it again on Feb 7th. So the bad

news I havent been taking it at all. My symptoms are awful all day

long I just dont know what to do. I came across this group and

thought I would join. Have any of you really had luck with lexapro

and your anxiety symptoms? I am soooo scared to try it. But I feel

awful at the same time. I always feel like I cant take a deep breath,

chest pains, dizziness, burning in chest, numb, you name it. Any

suggestions for me I could really use the help.

>

> Thanks

>

> Luann

>

>

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

> Photos

> Got holiday prints? See all the ways to get quality prints in your

hands ASAP.

>

>

[Guest guest]

>

> Hello my name is and I have a couple of questions.

+++Hi . Welcome to our wonderful group! You have certainly

found the right information to help you cure your candida, along with

other health issues.

<snip>

> I have a couple of health issues that I would like to inquire

about. Firstly, I have acne and I started getting it in the 5th grade

and have had it ever since. I am now 18.

<snip>

+++Acne is caused by toxins coming out through the skin, so the only

way to cure it is like many people on this group have, by doing this

program.

>

> I have two other issues that I have noticed. I am constipated and

although I don't get cramps or bloating, I do not have frequent and

healthy bowel movements (I have one every 5 or 6 days and I don't

feel like I've completely emptied). I also have a problem with

> sweating.

<snip>

+++All of your symptoms are typical of candida sufferers, and this

program will cure them. Any and all skin rashes and eruptions are

toxins, most of which are coming from candida overgrowth which

produces over 79 different kinds, and also other toxins you've

consumed. Digestive problems are also cured on this program, but

ensure you start on the program slowly otherwise it will increase

your constipation until you can get your fat intake up high enough

(good fats I recommend are antifungal so they must be increased very

slowly to avoid getting too severe die-off/healing symptoms).

+++Your sweat problems are probably due to organ malfunctioning, i.e.

the adrenals, thyroid, etc. since candida interferes with the

functioning of all organs.

> I have not started the diet yet, but I am planning to do it. I

actually started taking coconut oil a week before I found the website

and have had no negative reactions to it although I havent found any

particular positive effects yet. The coconut oil I use is by " Jungle

> Products. " It says that it is extra-virgin, cold-pressed, non-gmo,

100% certified organic, not hydronenated, and unrefined. I have been

taking 1.25 tablespoons twice a day and am going to start to take

1.25 tablespoons 3 times a day.

+++Since the whole program works together you can't expect any

positive effects until you are completely on the program. As you

start on the diet you may have to take less coconut oil since the

diet, supplements and coconut oil all create die-off/healing symptoms.

>

> I believe that the first step is to improve my digestion by

improving my diet before taking any supplements or doing any

cleansing and detoxifying techniques. I would like to hear

> your advice on what I should be doing.

+++You do not need to do cleansing/detox techniques, except for those

I recommend along with the program (diet plus supplements), since

this program is the most effective cleansing program due to its high

good fats, which even chelates out heavy metals.

Ensure you read 2 important articles: How to Successfully Overcome

Candida and Curing Candida, How to Get Started:

http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/candida/index.php

For encouragement and inspiration see this many Success Stories by

members of this group - you can find some about curing acne,

constipation, digestive problems, rashes, and any other ailment you

have now: http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/success/index.php

After reading, we are here to help and support you!

The best in health, Bee

[Guest guest]

Hello

Tracey and welcome to our forum where I hope you get the support you need.

Tracey, can you use another name if you are going to post regularly on the

group, we have another long-standing Tracey and it can be difficult wondering

which Tracey we are talking to. Do you have a middle name or a pet one. Or you

could call yourself Tracey2.

I am

sorry to hear of your problems. Can you let us have your last thyroid function

test results? You would also need the reference range for each of the tests you

have had. We might be able to get an idea of what is happening (or not). Your

doctor will let you have these as they belong to you. Can you also tell us when

you last had your T3 increased/decreased.

It

sounds as if there is an underlying cause for your present symptoms and I would

go to our web site www.tpa-uk.org.uk and check out the

'Associated Conditions' that go along with hypothyroidism. Click on 'Hypothyroidism'

in the Menu and you will find Associated Conditions' in the drop down Menu.

Read about these and let us know if there is a possibility you could be

suffering with one of them or not. Also, ask your GP to test your ferritin

level (stored iron) B12, Vitamin D, Magnesium, Zinc and Copper. Any of these

conditions could stop your thyroid hormone replacement from being absorbed so

you would have to treat the underlying condition. You have obviously been going

through a lot of stress this past year, and this could have affected your

adrenals.

Come

back to us with your blood results and after reading about these and let us

know what you think - we can then take it from there.

Luv -

Sheila

Since Xmas though, I've not been feeling too good. I am so very tired,

I get shaky and feel very weak. Headaches, and a general feeling of my

head being stuffed with cotton wool. Everything is an effort.

,_._,___

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Well, poor you. You are the second person I know who struggled on

with a goitre, as advised, only to find it is cancerous.

I'm sorry to read you're feeling rough, and not surprised that your

GP isn't really able to help. I have discovered GP's don't know a lot

about thyroid function. This is an amazing forum, full of

knowledgeable people who will have some good advice fo you.

Your goitre situation rings huge bells with me, as for the second

time in life I a have a goitre. First time removed and non cancerous

21 years ago, this one is being monitored, another fna next week. My

GP was a bit shirty at referrring again for an annual check. Grrrrr.

Those of us who have had a goitre earlier in life are in the higher

risk category.

I'm sorry I don't have too much knowledge in aspcts that you need,

but wish you good luck and good health. Keep posting.

x

> Hi everyone, just thought I would introduce myself. I was diagnosed

> with thyroid cancer Aug 2008 after repeatedly going back and forth

to

> the hospital for the previous 18 months. Kept being told that the

lump

> in my neck was just a goitre and was nothing to worry about then

> suddenly they changed their minds.

>

> Had the left side of my thyroid removed in Aug, confirmed as

cancer.

> Right side removed in September and RAI at the end of November.

>

[Guest guest]

thank you very much, i'm sorry for the long post. it was my first one

and i did not know they were supposed to be short. i will try my

absolute best to stick with your guidelines.

you emphasize gradual changes in diet and lifestyle which i like. i am

planning to change aspects of my diet and lifestyle according to your

guidelines and am planning to add 1 change according to your 4 steps

to overcoming candida and letting my body adjust to that change for

one week and i will let you know if i have any questions. thank you!

eric

[Guest guest]

>

> thank you very much, i'm sorry for the long post. it was my first one

> and i did not know they were supposed to be short. i will try my

> absolute best to stick with your guidelines.

>

> you emphasize gradual changes in diet and lifestyle which i like. i am

> planning to change aspects of my diet and lifestyle according to your

> guidelines and am planning to add 1 change according to your 4 steps

> to overcoming candida and letting my body adjust to that change for

> one week and i will let you know if i have any questions. thank you!

+++Hi . That's wonderful you are going on my program, however I

caution you. Please do not do each step within a week, since you will

experience a great deal of die-off symptoms and misery that isn't

necessary at all.

Take much more time to do Steps 1 & 2 (diet and supplements) and ensure

you are able to take 6 tbls. of unrefined coconut oil per day, starting

with small amounts and increasing them very slowly (it is antifungal so

it creates a lot of die-off symptoms) before you start on Step 3.

Ensure you are following this article, since you will get constipated

if you change over to the diet too fast:

http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/intro1.php

It is more important that you integrate the program into your daily

life and routines, and have success along the way, so you do not get

discouraged.

Also you cannot speed up the healing process by taking too much or many

antifungals or other treatments, and by not by going on the diet and

supplements too fast since your body needs more time to adjust than one

week for each step. Most people need to take a lot longer for Step 1 &

2 particularly.

If you go too fast you'll just overwhelm your body, get more sick, and

your body will stop the healing process if it gets overwhelmed.

Take it easy my friend.

The best in health, Bee

[Guest guest]

thanks for your advice. i have one other question. you say to eat two

meals a day because your body needs time to digest so i am assuming

you mean breakfast and dinner since skipping lunch would give time for

the body to digest and sleeping would give the body time to digest dinner.

or does it matter? can i skip breakfast and eat lunch and dinner or

just breakfast and lunch. i'm just curious to hear your thoughts on

this. i have also read a book called the Warrior Diet which i find

very interesting because it advocates eating very small amounts

throughout the day and having one big meal at night. i actually

followed it for about a week and i feel pretty good but at the same

time i do not think it is practical to stay on it for too long.

let me know what you think!

thanks

eric

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

You've been through a lot so I'm sure that's partly why you

don't feel that great- stress takes it's toll. Have a look at the

adrenal questionnaire in the files as see if it rings any bells.

You are on T3 which does get used up very quickly compared to T4 which

is why you are on several times a day doses, which is logical, but, I

have taken T3 for years and I quickly found that multiple dosing left me

tired and feeling odd- it's a long time ago so I don't remember details.

I started moving my last dose earlier and earlier as I couldn't sleep

and found this helped and eventually decided that one single dose a day

was best for me. This may not work for you, or you may be taking too

much T3. As to the shaky feeling- is this a hand tremor, or 'a peculiar

internal shivering? If the former then overdose of T3 may be the

problem, but if the latter then I would suspect that all this has

stressed your adrenals.

Subject: New person

I'm on T3 3 times a day at the moment whilst waiting for my next body

scan.

Since Xmas though, I've not been feeling too good. I am so very tired,

I get shaky and feel very weak. Headaches, and a general feeling of my

head being stuffed with cotton wool. Everything is an effort.

I have an appt with my GP tomorrow but don't really hold out much hope.

Any ideas? Is there anything I can do to help myself feel better/normal?

Thank you.

x

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[Guest guest]

Hi 2,

Can you try to keep with this

doc?

Subject: Re:

New person

Hi Sheila,

Thank you very much for

your reply. I went to see my GP this morning and told him how I was feeling.

It's the first time I've actually seen this particular doctor

So thats

it for now. I am very happy with his response, I was expecting to be fobbed

off. So now I'll wait and see.

Thank you

(2) x

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[Guest guest]

Hi , yes I hope to stay with him, the only problem I have is that they don't tend to stay for very long here!

(2)

From: Stenning <jennystenning@...>thyroid treatment Sent: Friday, 27 February, 2009 15:11:42Subject: RE: New person

Hi 2,

Can you try to keep with this doc?

Subject: Re: [thyroidpatientadvo cacy] New person

Hi Sheila,

Thank you very much for your reply. I went to see my GP this morning and told him how I was feeling. It's the first time I've actually seen this particular doctor

So thats it for now. I am very happy with his response, I was expecting to be fobbed off. So now I'll wait and see.

Thank you

(2) x

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[Guest guest]

Hi ,

It's fine to eat three meals a day. Two-three is ideal. I tend only

to eat two meals a day because I am just not hungry enough to eat more

than that. If you do choose only to eat two meals, it is up to you if

you want to eat breakfast and dinner or lunch and dinner. I usually

eat around 9:30-10am and again around 5:30-6pm.

The key is to eat enough at one meal so that you aren't snacking

between meals. It's good that the digestive system has time to do its

job and then to rest in between. If you eat 5-6 meals a day, there is

no time for it to rest.

This is an excerpt from one article:

Snacking & Eating More than 3 Meals Per Day

Your body only needs 3 square meals per day, and some people do better

only eating 2 meals per day. Snacking between meals or eating more

often is not healthy.

Your body needs the time between meals to digest, absorb and utilize

the nutrients without having its energies directed towards digesting

more food. If you eat enough food at mealtime, two to three times a

day, it will sustain you until the next meal.

Here is an article that explains digestion further:

http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/dig15.php

Hope that helps!

>

> thanks for your advice. i have one other question. you say to eat

two meals a day because your body needs time to digest so i am

assuming you mean breakfast and dinner since skipping lunch would give

time for the body to digest and sleeping would give the body time to

digest dinner.

> or does it matter? can i skip breakfast and eat lunch and dinner or

just breakfast and lunch.

<snip>

> let me know what you think!

>

> thanks

>

> eric

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Shauna.

Candida doesn't run in families, because most people who consume the Western

diet will already have it - and probably since birth.

We weren't designed to eat this food. Whilst Candida is a normal part of gut

flora - in its proper state benign or even beneficial, the more carbs and sugar

we eat, the more it grows until it actually changes its form and becomes like

internal 'dry rot'!

All the foods you listed as making you feel lousy are all foods that will feed

Candida.

Whilst some people can cope ok with legumes and brown rice, and they may not be

quite as problematic as other carbs and sugars like bread and fruit and starchy

veg, they are not included in this diet because the less carbs consumed, the

better.

Certainly all the other 'good' foods you listed are fine and supportive.

It is fantastic that you do actually get a reaction and can see which foods are

particularly problematic (wish I did!). The reaction is probably your immune

system kicking in to try and stem the Candida overgrowth that the bad foods are

encouraging.

The body produces mucous to try and combat the 'beasties'.

As far as the IBS and joint pain, you would undoubtedly benefit from following

Bee's diet. I know for myself that dumping gluten and dairy and most carbs

(although I still had some fruit) was the key to getting rid of IBS. However,

like you, I found that there were other things, like stiff joints that did not

resolve until I got on to Bee's diet. I love fruit, but it doesn't, and never

has loved me, but then I have been battling the beasties most of my life.

It's only been 7 weeks for me, and I still have a way to go, but I can see the

difference already, even though my diet hasn't changed that dramatically. I am

sure that the coconut oil, supplements and sea salt are helping a lot in my

case. My energy all flew out the window when I was 15, 38 years ago so I am

looking forward to getting that back, big time!

Ali.

>

> Hello, I'm new.

>

> I don't know if I have candida or not, but I came across something that made

me think it might be my problem. I wonder if someone on this list might be able

to tell me what they think.

>

> I am doing a program called " Eat To Live " right now, and have been

experiencing lots of benefits. But I do notice that I feel lousy after eating

certain foods, even though they are healthy: pears, raisins/grapes, pineapple,

cashews, peanut butter, carrots, mushrooms, dates, apples, granola, tofu,

bread/pasta. What happens is, all my energy goes away and I feel like I'm

getting an upper respiratory infection, or I get allergic symptoms like itchy

throat, itchy eyes, etc. and my ears get clogged. And for the rest of the day I

have to force myself to get things done, because I want to flop down and lie

flat all day long - no energy. I usually feel best first thing in the morning,

which lasts until I get too hungry and eat something, after which I feel worse

for the next several hours, or the rest of the day.

>

> But I notice that some foods produce no symptoms, or even help me feel better:

all legumes, brown rice, leafy green vegetables, squash, poultry,

tilapia/salmon, broccoli.

>

> I have random other symptoms, like IBS and joint pain, but I can't tell

whether those are caused by the same foods that cause the whole feeling of being

lethargic or getting sick.

>

> Do you think I might have candida? Does it run in families? My brother had it

bad when we were kids.

>

> Thanks and happy to be here!

>

> Shauna

>

[Guest guest]

>

> Hello, I'm new.

+++Hi Shauna. Welcome to our wonderful group.

>

> I don't know if I have candida or not, but I came across something that made

me think it might be my problem. I wonder if someone on this list might be able

to tell me what they think.

+++It doesn't matter whether you have candida or not since this is an overall

healing program that improves anyone's health. Also candida is the " result " of

poor health which is caused by:

1. Lack of proper nutrition and oxygen.

2. Accumulation of toxins, poisons, and waste.

3. Lowered vitality due to stress, shock, injury, emotional upsets, relationship

or financial worries and concerns, etc.

4. Nutritional status inherited from your parents upon conception, which can be

corrected by proper nutrition.

+++So it makes sense that correcting these things improves health.

>

> I am doing a program called " Eat To Live " right now, and have been

experiencing lots of benefits. But I do notice that I feel lousy after eating

certain foods, even though they are healthy: pears, raisins/grapes, pineapple,

cashews, peanut butter, carrots, mushrooms, dates, apples, granola, tofu,

bread/pasta. What happens is, all my energy goes away and I feel like I'm

getting an upper respiratory infection, or I get allergic symptoms like itchy

throat, itchy eyes, etc. and my ears get clogged. And for the rest of the day I

have to force myself to get things done, because I want to flop down and lie

flat all day long - no energy. I usually feel best first thing in the morning,

which lasts until I get too hungry and eat something, after which I feel worse

for the next several hours, or the rest of the day.

+++Many of the foods you are consuming are causing you more problems, since they

feed not only candida, but all bacteria as well; in fact all carbs do. That's

why this program works so well, since it is low-carb (carbs are any foods not

classified as protein or fat). This is a low-carb, moderate protein and high

good fats program for many good reasons.

>

> But I notice that some foods produce no symptoms, or even help me feel better:

all legumes, brown rice, leafy green vegetables, squash, poultry,

tilapia/salmon, broccoli.

+++Some of those foods aren't on my diet either, which you will understand

better once you read about why some foods are included and others are not.

>

> I have random other symptoms, like IBS and joint pain, but I can't tell

whether those are caused by the same foods that cause the whole feeling of being

lethargic or getting sick.

>

> Do you think I might have candida? Does it run in families? My brother had it

bad when we were kids.

+++Candida can run in families since we acquire candida from our parents upon

conception. Otherwise candida is not contagious since it occurs in each

person's body independently. Even the medical field estimates that 70-80% of us

have candida.

Please ensure you read two important articles so you know what you need to do

and why:

How to Successfully Overcome Candida:

http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/intro2.php

Curing Candida, How to Get Started:

http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/intro1.php

For encouragement and inspiration see these wonderful Success Stories by members

of this group: http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/success/index.php

> Thanks and happy to be here!

+++We're happy you are here too!

The best in health, Bee

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I do remember that you had sent an e-mail and remember that I tried to answer it. Make sure that you include this site in your OK mail because it may automatically go to your spam box.Can you tell us your real first name and some of the history of your HepC??Gloria

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