Hey, Soli! I am a very skilled meditator (ex-Zen nun). Were you anxious and depressed even before Prednisone? My anxiety was one of the first symptoms I noticed and it came before my first flare. I...
That's horrible! Obviously the left hand doesn't know what the right is doing. Gotta watch them like a hawk! Sounds like you're doing a good job. Insist they contact your M.D. or specialist with...
Good for you Jesicaa, plant-based diets rock! I'm especially fond of McDougall these days as he sticks by his guns and can't be bought. He is firmly on the side of very low fat, and only plant based...
I believe starches are the way to go, especially potatoes and sweet potatoes. Have you ever visited McDougall's "Starch Solution"? He emphasizes carbs over fat and protein and has saved many from all...
My diagnosis of hypothyroid was made after I came in with symptoms of IBD, they were practically simultaneous. Once I was stable with medications my MD and I worked on the thyroid issue, but I could...
I was vegan before and during my first major flare. I quickly went back to vegetarian because I lost so much weight. Though in actuality you can get all the iron and protein from plant based foods....
Ahh, yes, me too. Quit smoking at 61, in first full flare less than 6 months later. I was able to quit only with the help of e-cig. Which did NOT alleviate symptoms (so I don't believe it's the...
No, you can use whey instead! Not the dry stuff, the strained liquid of organic plain yogurt. What's cool about it is after you've strained out the whey, your left with a yogurt cheese that tastes...
There can be liver damage with normal LFTs. My liver tests recently went quite high after I was prescribed a statin. I felt awful, especially after eating (digesting). If you would tell us what...
How is your blood pressure?...
Arizona, I agree with the advice to see your MD about your depression. Serotonin is produced in your colon--if your colon is diseased your serotonin production is lowered. That's why they originally...
Conures are beautiful also, thanks Sherry. But far too long lived--there is a shelter in NW Washington that keeps older birds, maybe I will contact them and see if they have a companion for me....
If I understand you correctly you are tapering after only 4 days on Pred? That's WAY too soon. You should have a 40 mg dose for (at least) 7-10 days. I did a much slower taper after reading this...
OMG they are so smart! And funny! I did a quick search for one within 50 miles and none were available. I definitely want a rescue and will continue to search. I know they live long and that's...
I love the poop ninja siggie too. I am more and more intrigued by parrotlets....