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groovey
Profile Created
11/9/2007 10:55 AM
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8/5/2009 12:21 AM
Total Posts
127

Last 50 Posts

Increased hunger and weight gain on Symbicort?

Hi All, Have been using Symbicort inhaler for 3 years now and found it to be a great preventer.No problems with incresed appetite but then I love food anyway so eat when I feel hungry...not when its...

8/1/2009 5:19 AM

Allergies
Am i allergic to skincare products or what?

hIsHANEA655...Great to hear from you.I am allergic to most skin care products..and have found that Boots NO7 anti allergenic skin care products suit me fine...a little more expensive than other makes...

3/24/2009 9:17 AM

Allergies
Okay to use Claritin daily?

hI BOOKWORM21...I have been using Loranatide [similiar to claritin] as an anti allergy remedy for 2 years consistently and had no side afferct at all and 6 month blood checks show no problems with...

3/22/2009 10:31 AM

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Constant shortness of breath please help!!!

Hi there, I suddenly became allergic to my cats and dogs after having them since a child until I was 40+....shortness of breathe and late onset asthma.My doctor did allergy tests and I was allergic...

3/17/2009 11:41 AM

Allergies
Has anyone tried using salt pipe inhalers?

Hi everyone, I have now been using my little salt pipe every day/ twice a day for 15 minutes, for the last 6 months.The results have been amazing and I feel so much freer from the asthma that rueled...

3/15/2009 7:33 AM

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Asthma attack on vacation, Inhaler ran out

Be so careful my friend.Trying to see if things improve is putting you at great ....risk asthma can flare up so quickly and without a reliever you could be in serious trouble.Do as red suggests, call...

2/28/2009 7:14 AM

Allergies
asthma/chronic cough

Hi snowylynne...so sorry you have been so poorly for so long.Have you not been offered the pneumonia injection which is one shot that lasts for the rest of your life...speak to your doc...breathe...

2/12/2009 11:48 AM

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Quick rant about Chanel perfume

Hi Kitzyk23...know how you feel about perfumes.Recently I was flying for uk to ibiza for hols.During the flight the steward brought around the perfumes for sale and the lady next to me tried every...

2/6/2009 9:09 AM

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had flu and suddenly asthma improved....very strange

/community/emoticons/wink.gif Hi everyone out there.I recently had a very bad dose of flu and was laid up for 2 weeks.I had the usual cough fever,cough and aches and pains that lasted 7 days..in bed...

2/6/2009 8:41 AM

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Why Christmas can be such a 'pain'...literally

hello donna, I dont normally come on this site,[ I am asthmatic] but I was looking on fibro site for my husband who we suspect may have the condition and I saw your topic and wanted to let you know...

12/23/2008 7:06 AM

Fibromyalgia
Exercised induced asthma/lunc capacity

Hi sbauer07..Have you tried gentle swimming.I have problems with asthma when I start exercising and use my reliever before exercising and it seems to prevent the onset.Swimming is such a gentle...

12/19/2008 8:57 AM

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What is gerd

Hi Anmlcrazy....wow thanks for your info on Gerds.I really have taken on board what you have said and in particular looked at the foods I eat ...fruit in particular...I stuff myself with it as we are...

12/10/2008 8:50 AM

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asthma and foods

I also eat the blackberries I pick from the road side bushes around my house and loganberries, elderberries and sloes too.I use these in a smoothie with live yougert plus the juice of 1 lemon....very...

11/27/2008 8:43 AM

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asthma and foods

the food I ate and even though I never eat junk food I was still having trouble.Then I came across a little book in an old book shop that is titled "eat for health".In one chapter was a section on...

11/26/2008 9:02 AM

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Whats The Best Tea For Asthma Symptoms And Treatment?

I use green tea twice a day...a little bitter but add a teaspoon of honey...eases airways and a great detoxer.I also make up my own hot blackberry tea.Jusy put a handful of fresh or frozen berries...

9/25/2008 11:11 AM

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Allargie due to smoking

stuartdenley....please,please ,please get help to give up the cigarettes...they are going to give you so many problems in the future.Your habit is affecting your immune system and putting pressure on...

9/24/2008 9:43 AM

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Horrible post nasal drip - unable to take decongestants

aloe vera crystals or capsules can be found at any health store.Since mentioning the aloe vera I have been using a salt pipe...the results are amazing...see new post[no subject] at top of...

9/17/2008 11:13 AM

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Anyone experience frequent colds?

Try aloe vera capsules...they keep the immune system on track...also eat lots of spinach, watercress and dried apricots...be well groovey....

9/17/2008 10:53 AM

Allergies
Has anyone tried using salt pipe inhalers?

Hi everyone.I am writing to tell you about a product that I have just started using.It is called a salt pipe...any one heard of it? Basically it is a small inhaler that you breathe through the mouth...

9/17/2008 10:38 AM

Allergies
Questions about why my asthma won't go away

Hi Aurora60 My heart goes out to you I recently had to have my 2 beloved king charles spaniels put to sleep a week apart and it broke my heart.But they were suffering and had little quality of...

9/9/2008 7:17 AM

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Questions about why my asthma won't go away

Hi Aurora60 My heart goes out to you I recently had to have my 2 beloved king charles spaniels put to sleep a week apart and it broke my heart.But they were suffering and had little quality of...

9/9/2008 7:16 AM

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Horrible post nasal drip - unable to take decongestants

Hi Red 34 I suffered with post natal drip for months and by accident spoke to someone who had the same problem who had improved there,s significantly by just preparing a bowl of boiling water adding...

9/9/2008 6:58 AM

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Inhalers going waaaay up in price in December

Oh how I feel for you folks in the US who do not have a national health system as we have in uk...we are so lucky and we can get our inhalers for free if we have chronic asthma or over 60 years of...

9/9/2008 6:44 AM

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What is gerd

I have noticed that lost of forum members mention gerd.What is this and what are the symptoms...thanks groovey...

9/4/2008 8:55 AM

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My heart is breaking, please respond if you can

Aurora....I so understand what you are going through.I had 2 king charles spaniels..Freeway and Vincent and they were my bestest friends...they got sick together and I had to have them put to sleep...

8/5/2008 5:40 AM

Depression
persistant sore throat

Hi kara487...I suffered with severe sore throat for months until I came of the symbicort.It gave me terrible thrush in the throat ....even when I gargled after each inhilation. I had nasal drip...

8/5/2008 5:10 AM

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Join in Everyone!

Hi, I work on a farm as a housekeeper and go down the yard to see the animals. My dream pet would be a pig.Sometimes the baby pigs get out and come honking at the farm house door.I feed them the...

8/5/2008 4:39 AM

Allergies
New to this site

Hi boylie...Welcome to the site you will meet many new friends who will give you support and advice.yes I have been on prednisilone on and off for over 20 years and I have got off them slowly because...

7/31/2008 9:28 AM

Allergies
I promise I haven't jumped ship...............

Hi Carla...Please get better soon....we miss you and your comforting words...luv groovey...

7/14/2008 11:48 AM

Allergies
upset by asthma

Pins, You are obviouslly still a lovely young woman and you have your whole life ahead of you even with the wretched asthma.First of all accept that your physical activities will to a degree be...

7/10/2008 8:27 AM

Allergies
I need the warrick inhaler ahhhhhhhhhhhh

Hi jspoons.I do feel for you .I have had asthma for nearly 30 years and over the time the docs have given me new inhalers that I have found difficult to use or that I had basically got immune to...I...

7/10/2008 7:38 AM

Allergies
Allergic to what??

Hi behindthese eyes....You must try and keep away from smokey atmospheres...cig smoke causes me to have the most awful asthma attacks and I can smell it a mile away...a definite no no for me.keep...

7/9/2008 9:05 AM

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So many allergies! Need help with diet change

Hi Peggy Pal...so sorry your friend and you in fact are suffering.When I read that your friend loves junk food the alarm bells rang.Junk food is full of additives that can cause an array of...

7/9/2008 8:42 AM

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upset by asthma

Hi Pins...everyone on this forum will understand how you feel...asthma is an awful condition and at times gets us all down and fed up....but there is hope my friend.I suddenly started having severe...

7/9/2008 7:56 AM

Allergies
I need the warrick inhaler ahhhhhhhhhhhh

joe, Hi there friend.You must see your doctor and explain to him how much you are using your inhalers and consider why you realy feel the need to useit so much...are you afraid of your asthma.[we re...

7/8/2008 11:42 AM

Allergies
manuka honey

Hi Carla I had a fab vacation.It was so good to be asthma free for almost two weeks...swimming in the sea...walking along the beach and eating lots of fish foods.The clear air and not too hot weather...

7/7/2008 6:58 AM

Allergies
manuka honey

Hi, has anyone out ther heard about or used manuka honey to help with mucus relief.Thanks groovey...

7/6/2008 5:39 AM

Allergies
Need Thoughts

hi iamloco 724.I suffered with chronic sinusitus for 1o years.....no amount of antibiotics touched the problem...I had 3 nasal wash outs which relieved the problem for a few months and when the...

3/30/2008 8:30 AM

Allergies
Some Alternative Treatments For Allergies

Thanks Red 34...I understand now....be well and happy Groovey...

3/28/2008 8:44 AM

Allergies
Some Alternative Treatments For Allergies

Red-34...I do not understand what a link in your signature means? What is Brett doing wrong....am I being thick? Please explain to me ...thanks a lot groooeyx...

3/27/2008 8:59 AM

Allergies
Can you stop excessive phlegm

hi dmomhere...I have an old fashioned cure for excessive mucous.....as used by my dear old granma.Take 1 very large strong onion and take off the skin but leave the roots/base intact.Cut the onion...

3/20/2008 8:04 AM

Allergies
Advice about moving...

Hi shelly...I agree with red-34..if possible take up the carpets and lay down laminate fllors or even lino which you can hoover then mop with disinfectant....it worked for me and after doing it my...

3/20/2008 7:25 AM

Allergies
Chest Tightness

hi latina-chic 84...I agree with razzle that you may have a chest infection which may need antibiotics ....your relievers will not solve the underlying lung inflammation problem...dont worry your dr...

3/14/2008 7:56 AM

Allergies
Recovering from asthma attack after pest control spray

hi macrip 3...So sorry you are suffering at the moment.I have suffered from household detergents and sprays for the last 20 years or more and as daft as it may sound I do all my cleaning wearing a...

3/12/2008 8:36 AM

Allergies
I hope to be back soon...........

Hi Carla...how are you my love...have been thinking of you a lot...get well soon and keep in contact...hugs grooveyxx...

3/10/2008 5:30 AM

Allergies
lets get positive...diet and exercise for asthmatics

Hi Carla...so pleased you recieved diet and exercise plan...keep me posted on your progress.Mom and baby doing so much better now..lots of bonding going on at last...hurrah!!.Had fab girlie weekend ,...

3/3/2008 7:41 AM

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lets get positive...diet and exercise for asthmatics

Hi carla, Hpoe you have got diet and exercise e mails okay.Off today for a girlie weekend with my 2 sisters...lots of shopping and laughter...Will here from you soon I hope...hugs groovey...

3/1/2008 2:28 AM

Allergies
PLEASE HELP!!

mkaye...hi there super star...I have been a chronic asthmatic for a long time and I THINK YOU ARE ONE FABULOUS YOUNG LADY to cope with what you have and you are doing...

2/28/2008 8:59 AM

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lets get positive...diet and exercise for asthmatics

Hi carla, Have had daughter and baby david for the day and they are both seeming to bond so much better...Ive done the feeding.winding bit and secretly loved it but forgot the other end ha! ha!...

2/28/2008 8:32 AM

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lets get positive...diet and exercise for asthmatics

hi carla thanks for your caring reply it means so much to me.Daughter settling a little and getting lots of professional support from health visitor and us of course. Have three grandchildren ranging...

2/27/2008 11:50 AM

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