Re: Hi Beth
#148119 - 02/09/05 08:55 AM
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Debs
Reged: 12/01/04
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No I don't generally eat brown rice, I just don't like the taste, I try to limit the amount of rice I eat because i do prefer white and find that it does sometime affect me, but that is probably when it is fried rice (too much oil) (but soooooooooooo yummy), generally if i have rice i mix it into a stir fry with chicken, veg and sauce and have a very small portion and have this with some tortilla wraps to fill me up.
I hope you are feeling better soon and don't worry about what others think, everyone here are here for the same reason as you and I, to find the answers to what seems impossible questions, we just have to keep trying to beat this thing and the more of us who complain and shout to make ourselves heard the better.
Chin up babes and smile, were all with you.
Tunsaluv
Debs 
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Hi Beth!!
#148349 - 02/09/05 05:59 PM
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Angie113
Reged: 12/31/04
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Hi, school is going okay, although my classes seem to be much harder than I thought they would be...  I am studying Human Biology now, but I want to get a Master's in Public Health, so you were right!
Regarding the rice, I don't mix white and brown together. I don't think that would cook very well, and I do okay with just brown so I eat that. I also usually (but not always) do eat it with veggies, but always cooked. If you have a gluten free rice roll, that would count as a soluble though, right, if you need it?
About the food testing, it helped me a little. I did notice some relief when I cut out a few things (I cut out bananas for a few months, and I realized I was eating those a LOT, and also tried to cut back on soy products but that proved VERY difficult) that I ate a lot, although I had low reactions to most things so I don't think it was affecting me terribly. My symptoms did not change dramatically, although I did not follow the recommended rotation diet, which was just too complex and difficult for me to handle while at school. The cost was about $200, although I don't actually have the receipt with me, so I can't be sure. If you have other questions, let me know. You can also try going to Great Smokies Lab which is the lab that analyzed the results and sent out the program, and you may be able to find out more.
When making the prunes, I only boiled them for about 5 minutes at the most, until they were a soft but not mushy. I thought it was easier to handle than just dried. I have increased my acacia by 1/4 tsp and my bowels have been pretty regular, but I also think the flaxseed is helping with that as well. I'm sorry to hear you're still so uncomfortable, and I wish i could post more too, but I am really busy with school right now  and need to focus on that (although here I am goofing off on the computer!! too many distractions!). Anyways, nice to hear from you and hope this helps!
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~Angela
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Thanks Angie
#148352 - 02/09/05 06:09 PM
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Augie
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for the detailed report. I'll have to think about the testing. That's a lot of money. And I don't think I would keep up with a rotation diet either. Too much thinking involved
So are you back to eating bananas? 
BTW, how much flaxseed do you take a day? I only take 1/2 tablespoon so might need to increase that. I put it in my morning cereal.
How much acacia are you up to now? Now that is something I do want to try once I get the money.
Sorry I've been asking you so many questions lately. I'll try and tone it down.
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~ Beth
Constipation, pain prodominent,cramps, spasms and bloat!
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I cook them separately & THEN mix them together on my plate. They don't cook at the same speed-- brown rice takes longer.
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Re: Thanks Angie
#149571 - 02/13/05 01:18 PM
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Angie113
Reged: 12/31/04
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Your welcome Beth!! Don't worry about asking so many questions, I know this is hard...I have started eating bananas occassionally, like I buy one bunch a month and eat them maybe twice a week until they're gone (I refrigerate them so they don't get brown). I like them cuz they're easy to take on the go, and good for smoothies. I have been taking 1 tbl. with my cereal or smoothie in the morning, but only every other day. The serving size on the package is 2 tbl.'s, but I was scared to take that much so you might try increasing it a little? I take 1/2 tsp of acacia twice a day, that's been going on for like 1 1/2 weeks. Hope you're feeling well!
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~Angela
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