Comments for Be the change you want to see... http://dyana.healthblogs.org A healthblogs.org weblog Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:15:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 Comment on Wisdom on the wings of…Oprah? by jacquelinenh http://dyana.healthblogs.org/2007/10/17/12/#comment-1660 jacquelinenh Sun, 02 Nov 2008 00:32:41 +0000 http://dyana.healthblogs.org/2007/10/17/12/#comment-1660 Hi, I know I'm late to this, but I just wanted to say that I'm a big Northrup fan too and -- yes, it was the almighty Oprah who introduced me to her. Just wanted to add that she has a new book out -- The secret pleasures of menopause (hope I got that correct). I haven't read it yet, but plan to. What she says really resonates with me, too. You might also be interested in reading the articles at women to women dot com. It's part of the clinic Northrup founded in Maine. All the advice there is very much in keeping with her style and attitude -- and it's free! I'm enjoying reading your blog. Hi,

I know I’m late to this, but I just wanted to say that I’m a big Northrup fan too and — yes, it was the almighty Oprah who introduced me to her. Just wanted to add that she has a new book out — The secret pleasures of menopause (hope I got that correct). I haven’t read it yet, but plan to. What she says really resonates with me, too. You might also be interested in reading the articles at women to women dot com. It’s part of the clinic Northrup founded in Maine. All the advice there is very much in keeping with her style and attitude — and it’s free! I’m enjoying reading your blog.

]]> Comment on The celiac connection by Norma Jean Nunn http://dyana.healthblogs.org/2008/02/27/the-celiac-connection/#comment-1659 Norma Jean Nunn Wed, 29 Oct 2008 01:05:45 +0000 http://dyana.healthblogs.org/2008/02/27/the-celiac-connection/#comment-1659 I took a chance on going to google and putting in the key words celiacs and birdshot together and read your response. I have been diagnosed with birdshot for 7 years now and have only been diagnosed with celiacs since last October (after losing 35 pounds in 3 months and my hair) A simple blood test detected it and I have been diligent about avoiding gluten altogether with positive results. Will wait and see how the eyes go. Have also been on thyroid medication for some 18 years. Interestingly enough, my "aches and pains" associated with fibromyalgia and vasculitis have almost completely disappeared since changing my diet and I feel great! I had a friend of mine get tested several months ago and she came up gluten sensitive as well. I am on "my band wagon" to everyone I know to get tested. Why do not doctors do this testing routinely? I took a chance on going to google and putting in the key words celiacs and birdshot together and read your response. I have been diagnosed with birdshot for 7 years now and have only been diagnosed with celiacs since last October (after losing 35 pounds in 3 months and my hair) A simple blood test detected it and I have been diligent about avoiding gluten altogether with positive results. Will wait and see how the eyes go. Have also been on thyroid medication for some 18 years. Interestingly enough, my “aches and pains” associated with fibromyalgia and vasculitis have almost completely disappeared since changing my diet and I feel great! I had a friend of mine get tested several months ago and she came up gluten sensitive as well. I am on “my band wagon” to everyone I know to get tested. Why do not doctors do this testing routinely?

]]> Comment on The Stages of Change by GetGood http://dyana.healthblogs.org/2008/07/13/the-stages-of-change/#comment-1632 GetGood Mon, 04 Aug 2008 09:48:02 +0000 http://dyana.healthblogs.org/?p=27#comment-1632 you are so right. preparing for change is important. it can be so easy to see an advert, rush out and buy skin this, health that, improve the other.When reading some articles, a report or a book would get you on the right track. And reading will do no damage. Regards Gee Cook Live Fit Always skinaid.more4fitness.info you are so right. preparing for change is important.

it can be so easy to see an advert, rush out and buy skin this, health that, improve the other.When reading some articles, a report or a book would get you on the right track. And reading will do no damage.

Regards
Gee Cook
Live Fit Always
skinaid.more4fitness.info

]]> Comment on An ode to Julie by An ode to Julie http://dyana.healthblogs.org/2008/05/09/an-ode-to-julie/#comment-1317 An ode to Julie Sat, 10 May 2008 01:26:12 +0000 http://dyana.healthblogs.org/2008/05/09/an-ode-to-julie/#comment-1317 [...] unknown wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptJulie was my first “assignment” with ChemoAngels, a volunteer-run cancer support organization. I had come across the program while searching for a relative with a friend in need and something about it pulled me in. … [...] [...] unknown wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptJulie was my first “assignment” with ChemoAngels, a volunteer-run cancer support organization. I had come across the program while searching for a relative with a friend in need and something about it pulled me in. … [...]

]]> Comment on Is Candida albicans a trigger in the onset of Celiac? by Is Candida albicans a trigger in the onset of celiac disease? | Heavenly Health http://dyana.healthblogs.org/2008/05/06/is-candida-albicans-a-trigger-in-the-onset-of-celiac-disease/#comment-1315 Is Candida albicans a trigger in the onset of celiac disease? | Heavenly Health Tue, 06 May 2008 16:15:55 +0000 http://dyana.healthblogs.org/2008/05/06/is-candida-albicans-a-trigger-in-the-onset-of-celiac-disease/#comment-1315 [...] Brad Adams wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptThe article compares a specific amino acid sequence found in Candida cell wall protein to a gliadin amino acid sequence that triggers the immune response in celiac disease. Researchers found that the sequences are “identical or highly … [...] [...] Brad Adams wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptThe article compares a specific amino acid sequence found in Candida cell wall protein to a gliadin amino acid sequence that triggers the immune response in celiac disease. Researchers found that the sequences are “identical or highly … [...]

]]> Comment on The celiac connection by Web Admin http://dyana.healthblogs.org/2008/02/27/the-celiac-connection/#comment-1285 Web Admin Thu, 13 Mar 2008 02:55:21 +0000 http://dyana.healthblogs.org/2008/02/27/the-celiac-connection/#comment-1285 Celiac has popped up in relation to my own disease, a cancer of the bone marrow called myeloma. A friend sent this article to me: http://tinyurl.com/29nuad Let us know how the gluten-free diet goes. I agree with you on the unwillingness of your doctor to work with you on this. Sometimes it feels like we're all out here on our own. Certainly it sometimes seems like we have to know almost as much about our conditions as the medical professionals do. Celiac has popped up in relation to my own disease, a cancer of the bone marrow called myeloma. A friend sent this article to me:

http://tinyurl.com/29nuad

Let us know how the gluten-free diet goes.

I agree with you on the unwillingness of your doctor to work with you on this. Sometimes it feels like we’re all out here on our own. Certainly it sometimes seems like we have to know almost as much about our conditions as the medical professionals do.

]]> Comment on So far… by carroll ramer http://dyana.healthblogs.org/2007/06/20/so-far/#comment-902 carroll ramer Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:42:44 +0000 http://dyana.healthblogs.org/2007/06/20/so-far/#comment-902 Just been diagnosed with birdshot and would like to talk to someone else that has it. Are you ok to talk on the phone. Thanks, Carroll Ramer-Minnesota Just been diagnosed with birdshot and would like to talk to someone else that has it. Are you ok to talk on the phone. Thanks, Carroll Ramer-Minnesota

]]> Comment on Update by darcy http://dyana.healthblogs.org/2007/07/25/update/#comment-67 darcy Thu, 16 Aug 2007 05:19:14 +0000 http://dyana.healthblogs.org/2007/07/25/update/#comment-67 I also have birdshot so I am very much interested in the alpha feto protein clinical trial. I've read about the trial on the internet but to hear from someone involved in it is much more insightful. I was diagnosed in 1998 but have had symptoms since 1990.I've never been on systemic drugs. I had macular edema in my left eye in 2003 and was treated with steroid injections. A year ago I began to have problems in my right eye with light sensitivity and a problem with dark/light contrast which made it difficult to read. I was treated with steroid and Nevanac drops. Today I have visual problems, color fading, wavy lines and acuity that ranges from 20/30 to 20/50 in my left eye and I have two blind spots from what I suspect are birdshot lesions in my right eye but little color fading and acuity of 20/25+. I worry about further visual loss and I don't know what to do about treatment because up to this point I've refused the prednisone and immune suppressants. I'm hoping the alpha feto protein will turn out be a good option. I also have birdshot so I am very much interested in the alpha feto protein clinical trial. I’ve read about the trial on the internet but to hear from someone involved in it is much more insightful. I was diagnosed in 1998 but have had symptoms since 1990.I’ve never been on systemic drugs. I had macular edema in my left eye in 2003 and was treated with steroid injections. A year ago I began to have problems in my right eye with light sensitivity and a problem with dark/light contrast which made it difficult to read. I was treated with steroid and Nevanac drops. Today I have visual problems, color fading, wavy lines and acuity that ranges from 20/30 to 20/50 in my left eye and I have two blind spots from what I suspect are birdshot lesions in my right eye but little color fading and acuity of 20/25+. I worry about further visual loss and I don’t know what to do about treatment because up to this point I’ve refused the prednisone and immune suppressants. I’m hoping the alpha feto protein will turn out be a good option.

]]> Comment on And so the study begins… by Beth http://dyana.healthblogs.org/2007/06/10/and-so-the-study-begins/#comment-8 Beth Wed, 20 Jun 2007 19:03:01 +0000 http://dyana.healthblogs.org/2007/06/10/and-so-the-study-begins/#comment-8 How are the injections coming? Is it any easier now? How are the injections coming? Is it any easier now?

]]> Comment on What this is all about… by dyana http://dyana.healthblogs.org/2007/05/23/hello-world/#comment-5 dyana Sun, 27 May 2007 18:35:26 +0000 #comment-5 I posted today (5/27/07) with some comments. By the way, what studies have you been involved in? Did you ever receive the placebo? Did you have a good experience overall? I posted today (5/27/07) with some comments. By the way, what studies have you been involved in? Did you ever receive the placebo? Did you have a good experience overall?

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