Steve, I probably don't get enough protein in my diet! But, I try to eat nuts, eggs, and cheese occasionally. I also take alot of supplements. Shelley...
I'm happy to hear from everyone! I do stay away from fruits such as apples and bananas! Most apples if they aren't organic are shot with coloring and waxed to make them look more inviting. YUCK! It's...
MP, I couldn't agree with you more!!! Two and a half years ago I was almost at a death wish...I had had been to every doctor possible and even naturopathic one. When I began I took out gluten, that...
Ok guys, I'll have to admit that I've been sitting back watching your forum for some time now! I'm from the Allergy forum and last year discovered that alot of my problems were from IBS - Spastic...
Mariska, OH YES!!!! My gums and teeth hurt when I'm having an allergic reaction to something! Can you tie it to something you're eating right before it happens? Or a room you're in that may contain...
Wow! Thanks for the quick replies! I was very suprised that my doctor didn't start me out on Zelnorm! Can the two be taken together? The one thing that I'm so affraid of is not being able to...
Well, I'm usually in the Allergy forum, but have been watching you all for quite a while watching for something that might help me! I have IBS-C...just saw a Colon Surgeon and he has put me on...
Thanks alot Teri! That was a good article...I went to a Colon Dr. Friday and he said I also have a Spastic Colon (IBS)...he gave me some meds that are helping with bloating, gas, and constipation. I...
Teri, Currently I am trying a colon cleansing alternative to see if it helps with my allergies! I've been reading alot about toxins building up in our bodies and causing health problems, including...
Jessicat, I also have the fever and swollen glands all the time! do you seem to notice any pattern with the swollen glands? I have tons of allergies and food intolerances...even though I don't eat...
PWocean, Welcome! My allergist/immunologist recently started me on a medication that is quite old and is actually a tri-cyclic antidepressent, but is now used as an allergy med. It's supposed to be...
Hey Teri good idea for a topic! When my head gets really stuffed, swollen, and achy feeling I use a facial sauna / vaporizer with Vicks in it to loosen everything up! It will usually help the...
Oh yes...I have monthly for the past year and a half. My IgE, IgM, and IgA levels are consistantly off, but none of my doctors seem to think that's part of the problem. At my Immunologist they tested...
As discussed earlier...Cold water seems to cool me down! When I drink my coffee in the morning is when I seem the hottest...switching to cold water...alot of it will usually help cool me. I don't...
Thanks for posting this Teri! I think I'll wait and look for some other soaps before trying the juice! /community/emoticons/tongue.gif It would be great if someone could tell us how to make our own...
I agree with the natural herb way to go! Hmmmm...good thing to research! I buy "color free, dye free" Ibuprophen and can only get it at Walgreens...I don't like taking it unless I absolutely have to...
Actually Teri, I don't use anti-bacterial on my body because I have to use All Natural, with no grains, colors, perfumes, or additives....pretty much just glyceron. Good idea though, maybe I'll try...
Juliemon, I have terrible night sweats too!!! I actually soak the sheets some times....gross! I attribute that alot to the my meds, cause I take them before I go to bed. But, it has definately gotten...
Hey Fever friends! I constantly have a fever between 99-100...I don't really think that it last all day, I think that it just happens during reactions to things, and since I react to most everything,...
Hey everyone! Yes, the migraines are brought on by my "sensativities"...I have not had one since I brought in the Hepa filter!!! It's crazy!!! I talke dto some people about black mold, and mold in...
c-layne, I know what you mean! I have severe allergies to many things including food, chemicals, and workplace "things"...my migraines just startede about 4 months ago. Most people just look at you...
Thanks Teri! I figured my fever was because my body either fighting itself or fighting an outside reaction. The fevers normally happen during work...of course which is where I have most of my...
Hey guys, I really don't know what to do about the fever?!?!? Mine usually runs between 99-100, which I think is far from normal. I never used to sweat and now I sweat all the time! (since I came...
Nicky and Mel.... I have also started taking melatonin at night before going to bed. I read in an article that it is a natural form of headache relief. Seems to be helping a little so far! My...
Thanks Nikki! I'm still trying to figure out what kind of headaches they are. And yes, I do need to make sure I take breaks and lunch at work and actually get out of the building. On days when I'm up...
Mel, I also wear a guard at night because of very severe grinding! During the day I have to constantly be chewing gum (or at least holding it in my mouth) or eating something in order to keep my jaw...
Juliemon, I have year round allergies to food, mold, you name it and yes, I run a low grade fever at all times...but, no doctor has ever told me if it was ok or not. I'm guessing it's because my body...
Hi everybody in the Migraine forum! I'm Shelley from the allergy forum...I am pretty much allergic to most foods, including artificial color, flavor, gluten, and all the other items you mention to...
Have you been tested for gluten intolerance or anything of that sort? Maybe try to keep a diary of the foods you eat and what and where you're at during these times. I've been diagnosed with...
Hi Teri and Bmbdigity!!! I'm not really sure what Oral Allergy Syndrome is, but for the last year and half since I've become allergic to most foods, fruits, etc. I have had a rash around my nose that...
Hi Teri, Would you be willing to ask your doctor about a copy of the article? Your post sounds familiar to me! I've had GERD for years...hiatel hernia, and last year came down with all of these...
Hey Teri, I can relate to this one! Yes, I have major food alllergies / intolerances and have a hard time with any multivitamin that has coloring or certain ingredients. My suggestion would be that...
Gina, How were you cured of acid reflux???? And I do take Zanax for anxiety, and unbelievably if I take it when I'm having the problems it does help alot....the only problem is that I try my hardest...
Jason, That is so weird! I've been complaining to my doctors' about having swollen nymph nodes for quite awhile now. I have a hiatel hernia, GERD, and massive food allergies! But, now that I've taken...
Can somebody explain to me what the two of these surgeries are supposed to do? I've asked my doctor if there is anything to help my hiatel hernia and she says that I could have a rubber band type...
Cammay, I've tried ginger tea and I think that is just awful! Do you buy the ginger already juiced? How foes that work? Usually if I can get something down quickly I'm ok, but to sit and sip on...
adjca, No, I don't mix the Apple Cider vinegar with anything...just take a small mouthfull, hold it in my mouth for a few second...which gets the acid moving in your saliva, then swallow. It feels...
Hi guys, I'm new and trying to figure out which forum I truly fit in...looks like most of them! Just wanted to let you all know that I've had acid reflux for about 15 years now. I've been on Prilosed...
Hi Deez, About a year ago I came down very sick with bathroom visits from 15-25 times a day! Couldn't stay awake more than a few hours at a time... Doc started out saying it was IBS...I was taking...