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How are you doing Kiwii? 
It WILL work...but I couldn't do it without all the wonderful support I get here 
How's your IBS doing? I hope you have a happy tummy!
Thanks for supporting me and sending me hugs...I truly need em'
*hugs* back 
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I'm glad we have each other to share with! Thanks for asking about my family. Yes, son is still on the tegretol cousin, trileptal. Doing fine, so far...very thankful for that!! DH is improving from his last infection. I'm glad I have a doctor that understands that a $4.75 generic antibiotic helps him recover from an infection as well as those $90+ new drugs on the market!!
You hang in there and keep on keeping us encouraged! Like I said earlier, you're a champ!!
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God is Faithful!
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I send hugs! I have a few ideas re: how to jazz up your food without vinegar/lemons. I use these alot, too.
SOUPS!--splash organic broth or a funky Imagine soup on top of lettuce leaves/foods. (Veg. or Chicken stock is a great vinegar-free tuna flavour enhancer that I've used tons of times in the past!) Mix in whatever herbs you tolerate or leave it plain. Ultra fast, too. (eek, too healthy?) How about a portabella or shiitake mushroom dressing/sauce? Maybe something with roasted beets or borscht (beet soup)? (Actually I've done the beet one!) Cucumber juice really rocks. Oh man, now I've got a weird craving/thirst! A corn soup dressing? Butternut squash soup dressing? Potato leek sauce/dressing? GO NUTS!!!
VEG. JUICES--Carrot juice is a fabulous sauce/dressing. Explore other juices/combos. Can you handle a splash of organic apple juice here & there? Wouldn't pom. juice be a funky condiment? Mango/pear? Wild blueberry? (Actually wild blueberry/apple/beet is really really really yummy & interesting!)
A lot of cultures cook in tea, cook with tea. Hey, if you can drink it...uh, is booze okay?
I love using pureed veggies as condiments! Seriously. All the time! I guess this is sort of along the line with the soup idea, but much more interesting. Probably cheaper too.
Also, it gives you creative CONTROL!!! Nice, thick, yummy, creamy without a milk alternative...In the past, I've even used pureed veggies as salad/lettuce "dressings." SERIOUSLY. I have ultra-low mainstream market "product" tolerance. Hey, I eat organic mustard because it's the only kind my tummy can handle tiny doses of!
Anyways, those are a few post lunch notes I thought I'd "flash" you with, besides a MONSTER HUG. (Actually, I need a huge one too. Getting balder & balder each day due to alopecia areata, an autoimmune disorder that nothing much can be done to help & because I'm skinny & pale...I'm already starting to get looks/comments from people who misunderstand it as cancer, when it's hardly fatal just a kind of quirk of nature I lucked out with! Eeek. I wish I knew why my immune system launched this attack. Anyways, no more "poor me" about it. I just can't pretend to deny it for much longer.)
So, HUGS & total understanding.
Kate.
Edited by Wind (01/04/06 11:57 AM)
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#235789 - 01/04/06 08:16 PM
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lalala
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I just wanted to say I admire your attitude. You always offer the positive side of any situation, and when you do that it encourages me to look at the positives in my life as well. Thank you!
I can't imagine all the pain you're going through. How do you manage during the day? Are you able to enjoy your hobbies and have some fun?
Please take care. I'm sending you hugs and positive thoughts!
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Re: Ruchie
#235858 - 01/05/06 07:24 AM
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I'm with Maria...I really admire your attitude, Ruchie. You know through my emails how down I get about my limited diet and lack of progression and all my multiple diagnosis.
But YOU help to keep me going with your positive outlook....accepting your lot in life with dignity. When I feel really bad (a lot) I think of you and remind myself that I am not the only one...and I strive to be more like you in my attitude.
Much hugs and love as we venture through this challenging life in spite of our circumstances.
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~ Beth
Constipation, pain prodominent,cramps, spasms and bloat!
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Today is particularly rough. It is hurting to sit down. 
BUT I go to the urologist today (2nd opinion)  and I am hopeful that he can tell me what's wrong. If it IS interstitial cystitis then I will have this chronically. Bleh. Just like IBS. (IC is however more challenging than IBS. This could be why it hurts to sit so much...it can effect the bladder wall......I'll leave it at that.) If it's something else (like my appendix--which I doubt!) I want to KNOW! I don't want to walk around with appendix probs. *no way* So whatever it is...I am hoping G-d will help this man help me get better. *praying*
Having to force myself to eat this a.m. I feel SO full. Trapped gas, bloating, and pain throughout my abdomen (my whole right side hurt last night!) all make me feel like eating and drinking are more than I can handle. Got down a roll last night (small dinner roll) and one bite chicken.  Working on my half a small sweet potato and water as I write...and I am DETERMINED to nurse this potato till it's done!
I need more hugs please...I truly cannot do this alone
I know I'll get through this...cause no matter what happens I have my IBS family to help me through it! Sending you all *love*
P.S. The hugs you send...genlte please 
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So sorry you are having such a rough time. I hope the urologist will figure out what's wrong and can get you feeling much better soon.
I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers today! You are loved! Lots of (gentle) hugs, sweetie. You can get through this. We are here for you.
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You CAN do this and you are NOT alone! We are all hear for you sweetie! I know its hard and unfair and frustrating when the dr's don't seem to help but just remember that you are loved and we are all sending you strength and love and very gentle hugs! Please update us when you get back from your appt!!!
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#235909 - 01/05/06 09:10 AM
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I'm sending positive thoughts your way, Sweetie. With such chronic symptoms, I have to believe there's a doctor out there who can figure it out for you! I thought I had IC, but the urologist said no. However, he seemed more interested in giving me a physical exam than checking for the IC. 
Please update us after your appointment today.
Your Number One Fan
P.S.: How's the slip knot?
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So sorry to hear it's even worse today. Okay, I'm sending you the gentlest, softest, lightest hugs this morning.
It's good that you're getting a second opinion. I hope you get some answers and information on the best way to manage the pain.
I hope you let us know how your urologist visit goes today.
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