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>If I come across anything useful I will definitely send it your way! >Gotta run… >Kim
I’ll check into the PA lawsuit, thanks! I do know that our psych was hesitant with the Neurontin, telling us that studies showed that it didn’t work, but since our son had been taking it at that point for over a year, I was hesitant to change. We did try taking him off, and his mood destablized rapidly, so we never completely took him off. He seems to be doing really, really well on the 900 mg dose, and I can really tell if he misses a dose. So it seems like it’s working for him, anyway. I will look further into it as far as the suicide, etc. is concerned. Thanks for your help and concern. You are so sweet to keep up with us this way! xoxoxo Sara
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>Wow, it sure has been a long time!
Good to hear from you, Kim. I’m not sure if it’s safe for you to venture back into the nASTy waters here yet, as there should still be forger alerts posted.
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>From: sesgard…@aol.com (Sesgardner) >Please tell me more about what you’ve been hearing about Neurontin. I haven’t >heard anything at all.
Well, since the beginning of June we have had commercials on our local stations that say Pfizer illegally promoted Neurontin for uses in children and adults that were not approved by the FDA, such as cases concerning ADHD and BiPolar. According to these commercials, the only 2 approved uses of Neurontin are for seizures and pain in post-shingles patients. Also according to these commercials, Pfizer admitted guilt and has agreed to pay over $400 million in damages. One commercial even quoted studies mentioned by the FDA, that indicated Neurontin, when used for the treatment of ADHD or Bipolar, showed no greater effectiveness than a placebo, and in some instances the placebo effect was greater. Now, over the past couple days, I have been seeing new commercials and even a brief segment on the news, that in Harrisburg, PA, a lawsuit has been filed citing that Pfizer put children in harms way by illegally promoting Neurontin, which caused deaths and suicide attempts in children in Pennsylvania, Texas and Oklahoma. (I think Paxil was also listed along with Neurontin in this lawsuit.) I never get all the details in one sitting. There is a big screen TV in the lobby of the Rehab center I work in and it is always turned on, but I always end up getting distracted during the commericals. If I am not mistaken, the most recent string of news, regarding the PA lawsuit, just came out yesterday, I think. If you have a good news fetcher, you might do a search and see if it shows anything about it. If I come across anything useful I will definitely send it your way! Gotta run… Kim
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Hi Pablo, nice to meet you! >Someone in another group was telling me about probiotics. >Any thoughts, anyone?
The Lactobacillus Acidophilus is considered a probiotic. I have heard they are great for diabetics also because they help to break down the insulin and carbohydrates in the colon. There are also prebiotics which are supposed to help the probiotics work better. Prebiotics are found in onions, tomatoes, garlic, honey, etc. I am not an expert on pro-prebiotics, but they have been used for thousands of years. Kim
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"AuntKim2004" <auntkim2…@aol.com> wrote in message
news:20040707235200.10891.00001285@mb-m02.aol.com… > Hi Pablo, nice to meet you!
Nice to meet you, too. :-) > >Someone in another group was telling me about probiotics. > >Any thoughts, anyone? > The Lactobacillus Acidophilus is considered a probiotic. I have heard they are > great for diabetics also because they help to break down the insulin and > carbohydrates in the colon. There are also prebiotics which are supposed to > help the probiotics work better. Prebiotics are found in onions, tomatoes, > garlic, honey, etc.
This is very interesting. In another group, over the last few days, someone has been telling me about acidophilus, and even gave me a url for more info. I’m going to be checking it out. The link she gave me is: http://tinyurl.com/2ofwm I didn’t know about the prebiotics. > I am not an expert on pro-prebiotics, but they have been used for thousands of > years. > Kim
Looks like I have some research to do. Thanks for the info! Pablo
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>Sara, I have been thinking about you and your little guy a lot lately, hoping >he isn’t having any problems on the Neurontin…been seeing quite a few >health >alert commercials regarding that med.
Kim! It is SO great to see you!!! The girls sound awesome – my 16-year-old niece is involved in the "True Love Waits" program also – pretty cool. I’m so glad you have a job that you like. It sounds perfect for you. Please tell me more about what you’ve been hearing about Neurontin. I haven’t heard anything at all. I know you get a lot more of that type of info than I do, and I would really appreciate hearing more. My son is doing great, except for weight gain, which I believe is caused by the Neurontin, although his psychiatrist says not. The psychiatrist did reduce his dosage quite a bit, however, and now he is taking only 900 mg a day. He also takes Effexor (yes, I know all about the horrible withdrawal symptoms of THAT!) 150 mg, not XR, and Attarax, 25 mg at night. He hardly tics at all anymore, except for some facial tics and an occasional verbal tic. We recently spent two weeks up in Redmond, WA at the DigiPen Institute of Technology while he took a Junior Gaming workshop. You should have seen the ticcing going on at THAT school! It seemed to be a magnet for kids with neurological differences. It’s so great to have you back, I hope you’ll be able to stick around. xoxoxo Sara
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>Subject: Re: Hello to Everyone! >From: "Jodi" >I thought you weren’t suppose to take echinacea on a daily basis?
You are right on the money Jodi! But according to what I was told, it isn’t good to take it for more than 7 days in a row when you take it regularly and that you need "break" periods. Which is why we alternate on a weekly basis between the echinacea and the Lactobacillus Acidophilus. I also read that The American Herbal Products Association says that they recommend restricting the use of Echinacea, not to exceed 8 continuous weeks when taking it for an illness. I also heard they restrict the useage of it in Germany for more than 8 consecutive weeks. Kim
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"Jodi" <hellofromj…@NOSPAMcharter.net> wrote in message
news:10epcqda1tu1987@corp.supernews.com… – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> "AuntKim2004" <auntkim2…@aol.com> wrote in message > news:20040707222425.06859.00001099@mb-m13.aol.com… > a freeze-dried > > capsule of Lactobacillus Acidophilus, one capsule containing > choline/lecithin, > > lemon balm tea, Echinacea, > I thought you weren’t suppose to take echinacea on a daily basis? I know > next to nothing about vitamins, but i do use echinacea > when i am getting sick. I think the lady told me i couldn’t take it more > than 10 days. > Jodi
You should definitely NOT take Echinacea on a regular basis. My understanding is that 5-7 days max is pushing it! Otherwise, this sounds like a good combo of vits/supplements/healthy stuff! Jo
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"Jo Cohen" <joco…@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:VfGdnfcEi8diKXHdRVn-gw@comcast.com… – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> "Jodi" <hellofromj…@NOSPAMcharter.net> wrote in message > news:10epcqda1tu1987@corp.supernews.com… > > "AuntKim2004" <auntkim2…@aol.com> wrote in message > > news:20040707222425.06859.00001099@mb-m13.aol.com… > > a freeze-dried > > > capsule of Lactobacillus Acidophilus, one capsule containing > > choline/lecithin, > > > lemon balm tea, Echinacea, > > I thought you weren’t suppose to take echinacea on a daily basis? > I know > > next to nothing about vitamins, but i do use echinacea > > when i am getting sick. I think the lady told me i couldn’t take it > more > > than 10 days. > > Jodi > You should definitely NOT take Echinacea on a regular basis. My > understanding is that 5-7 days max is pushing it! > Otherwise, this sounds like a good combo of vits/supplements/healthy > stuff! > Jo
Someone in another group was telling me about probiotics. Any thoughts, anyone? (And welcome, Aunt Kim. I am new here.) Pablo
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"Jan" <greenspa…@aol.com> wrote in message
news:20040707195542.05745.00001135@mb-m14.aol.com… > A quick update from me since I have been absent lately is that my dad is doing > much better and getting rehab now.
I am so happy for you Jan. I know how hard it is to go through something like that. I so glad things are looking up for him. Jodi – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Jan
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"AuntKim2004" <auntkim2…@aol.com> wrote in message
news:20040707222425.06859.00001099@mb-m13.aol.com… a freeze-dried > capsule of Lactobacillus Acidophilus, one capsule containing choline/lecithin, > lemon balm tea, Echinacea,
I thought you weren’t suppose to take echinacea on a daily basis? I know next to nothing about vitamins, but i do use echinacea when i am getting sick. I think the lady told me i couldn’t take it more than 10 days. Jodi and 2 teaspoons of an oil that contians Omega-6 and – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Omega-3 fatty acids. (They alternate weeks in taking the Lactobacillus > Acidophilus and Echinacea) > 30 Minutes before bedtime they drink a cup of "skullcap" tea. > Back in December/January, Katy’s tics increased dramatically for a few weeks. > I couldn’t talk her into getting on meds. She decided to talk to the owner of > the Whole Foods store we go to every week. He got back with her a week later, > after consulting with some professionals he knew, this variety of > herbs/vitamins/supplements is what they came up with. Before starting, I took > a list to her pediatrician and she told me she felt comfortable monitoring both > of the girls if they began taking all of it. > The next day, all three of us began taking everything. Within about a week, > the tics disappeared in both girls, but it didn’t do anything for me, except > for make me sleep a heck of a lot better, and give me more energy. It took a > little longer for Carly’s OCD syptoms to go away. It all also helped Carly > stop sleepwalking, talking in her sleep and the restless leg problem she was > having also disappeared. We haven’t had any problems what so ever. > According to what I was told, this concoction is supposed to help the brain and > nerves function better, help boost the immune system, and providing a calming > effect. And by the way, a neighbor of mine has recently began using this > approach with her son who has ADHD. I babysit him occassionally, and within a > few days noticed a huge difference! He has been following the plan for about 2 > months now and has calmed down tremendously, not to mention can focus much > better on his summer school classes. The summer school teachers noticed such a > difference that they notified the school psychologist that they think he ought > to be placed in the gen ed classroom setting for longer periods of time during > the school year. > Both my girls still go to their psychiatrist for bio-feedback once a month, it > was more often in the beginning. Back in late December when Katy was having > tic troubles, her neck, shoulders and back started bothering her. Our health > insurance authorized her to have massage therapy by a physical therapist on a > weekly basis for the first 3 months, and bi-weekly for the next 9 months. She > really looks forward to her appointments! > As for excersise, all three of us joined the aerobics program at our local rec > center. We go twice a week together. All of us have always been pretty > active, but not so much in the cardio area. > And as for diet changes, it’s strictly organic. No hormones in the milk or > meat, no pesticides, no antibiotics in the animals, etc. It’s a little more > expensive, but well worth it, and now that we have a Super Target around here, > we have a great selection to choose from. Oh, and also we avoid nitrates. > That about sums it all up! > Take care, > Kim
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Thanks for the warm welcome back TSNW, Joanne, KC, Jo, Jan and Jodi! In response to your question Jo: >What type of supplements, etc are the girls on?
Here is the run-down: In the morning, they both take a multi-vitamin along with a freeze-dried capsule of Lactobacillus Acidophilus, one capsule containing choline/lecithin, lemon balm tea, Echinacea, and 2 teaspoons of an oil that contians Omega-6 and Omega-3 fatty acids. (They alternate weeks in taking the Lactobacillus Acidophilus and Echinacea) 30 Minutes before bedtime they drink a cup of "skullcap" tea. Back in December/January, Katy’s tics increased dramatically for a few weeks. I couldn’t talk her into getting on meds. She decided to talk to the owner of the Whole Foods store we go to every week. He got back with her a week later, after consulting with some professionals he knew, this variety of herbs/vitamins/supplements is what they came up with. Before starting, I took a list to her pediatrician and she told me she felt comfortable monitoring both of the girls if they began taking all of it. The next day, all three of us began taking everything. Within about a week, the tics disappeared in both girls, but it didn’t do anything for me, except for make me sleep a heck of a lot better, and give me more energy. It took a little longer for Carly’s OCD syptoms to go away. It all also helped Carly stop sleepwalking, talking in her sleep and the restless leg problem she was having also disappeared. We haven’t had any problems what so ever. According to what I was told, this concoction is supposed to help the brain and nerves function better, help boost the immune system, and providing a calming effect. And by the way, a neighbor of mine has recently began using this approach with her son who has ADHD. I babysit him occassionally, and within a few days noticed a huge difference! He has been following the plan for about 2 months now and has calmed down tremendously, not to mention can focus much better on his summer school classes. The summer school teachers noticed such a difference that they notified the school psychologist that they think he ought to be placed in the gen ed classroom setting for longer periods of time during the school year. Both my girls still go to their psychiatrist for bio-feedback once a month, it was more often in the beginning. Back in late December when Katy was having tic troubles, her neck, shoulders and back started bothering her. Our health insurance authorized her to have massage therapy by a physical therapist on a weekly basis for the first 3 months, and bi-weekly for the next 9 months. She really looks forward to her appointments! As for excersise, all three of us joined the aerobics program at our local rec center. We go twice a week together. All of us have always been pretty active, but not so much in the cardio area. And as for diet changes, it’s strictly organic. No hormones in the milk or meat, no pesticides, no antibiotics in the animals, etc. It’s a little more expensive, but well worth it, and now that we have a Super Target around here, we have a great selection to choose from. Oh, and also we avoid nitrates. That about sums it all up! Take care, Kim
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"AuntKim2004" <auntkim2…@aol.com> wrote in message
news:20040707002923.19157.00001310@mb-m06.aol.com… > Wow, it sure has been a long time!
It sure has! Welcome back Kim. It sounds like you and your girls are doing wonderful. You have so much to be proud of. Jodi I see that many of you are still around, – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> great to see you all again! I think the last time I posted was during > October…after a bout with several viruses, moving, getting a new job, and > having loads of fun with my girls…I am back! > As for an update, well there is just so much to tell! I guess the best news is > that both, Katy and Carly have been tic free/OCD free for at least 6 months > now! After making some nutritional adjustments, adding some supplements, > increasing our physical activity even more, and loads of biofeedback, things > seem to be working in our favor. > Katy is now officially a high school student! School starts in less than a > month. She really impressed me when she applied for a 4 year college > scholarship back in January and received it! It is absolutely wonderful > knowing that she already has managed to cover most of her college educational > expenses before even beginning high school. She found a church that she feels > very comfortable with and has become very involved in their Outreach program > and youth group.. She has also been volunteering for Habitat for Humanity. In > fact, she just recently developed and implemented a raffle, completely on her > own and is close to reaching her goal of raising $3000. And one of my > favorite, she has been doing some speaking at teen events in regards to the > National True Love Waits program, promoting abstinence. My mom always told me > when I was 14, "just wait, you are a rotten child, but when you are a mother, I > am confident that your own daughter will cause you twice the hell you caused me > at 14!" So far, I have absolutely nothing to worry about…she is practically > perfect. > Carly is also flourishing! She got involved with weight lifting about 6 months > ago and puts Halle Berry’s muscular physique to shame! She has also grown an > unbelievable amount recently. She has managed to pass me way up…now standing > tall at 5′7". Where the height came from I will never know. (Katy’s a little > upset about it all, she hasn’t passed 5′ yet!) And she is enrolled in hip hop > classes…it is so much fun to watch her dance! She’s also been volunteering > at a nursing home, helping out with church services and baking classes. She’s > also practically perfect :-) I have really been blessed. > As for me, I am finally working again, as an office manager at an in-patient > rehabilitation center. I love my job and since I seem to be the only one left > with tics, I am grateful that my tics don’t interfere with my job. We moved a > few months ago and just love our new place. And I have a new computer! > Yippee! > I have thought about many of you over the past 8 months or so! > Dave, hope the baby is doing great, and mommy and daddy too! > Sara, I have been thinking about you and your little guy a lot lately, hoping > he isn’t having any problems on the Neurontin…been seeing quite a few health > alert commercials regarding that med. > Derek, Katy got your post card a few weeks ago. It was forwarded by the US > mail system to our new address but took almost a month to reach us. No return > address on it though! Katy is excited about being able to email you again in > the near future. > Jo, Katy’s premonitions turned in to something more like intuitions. I don’t > think there is anything mysterious going on, she just has a very keen sense of > her surroundings. She had a few more incidents such as the one you and I > discussed, but after carefully reviewing all of them, we were able to discover > that she is just blessed with noticing very small details that could possibly > lead to major problems. > Jan, so nice to see that you turned into a permanent fixture around here! > And to everyone else…I haven’t forgotten about you either, still love TSNW’s > insight, Bonnie’s suggestions, Jodi’s contributions, KC, Blurt, Bart, Joanne, > John, Sandy, great to see you all again! > Take care everyone, > Kim
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"AuntKim2004" <auntkim2…@aol.com> wrote in message
news:20040707002923.19157.00001310@mb-m06.aol.com… – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Wow, it sure has been a long time! I see that many of you are still around, > great to see you all again! I think the last time I posted was during > October…after a bout with several viruses, moving, getting a new job, and > having loads of fun with my girls…I am back! > As for an update, well there is just so much to tell! I guess the best news is > that both, Katy and Carly have been tic free/OCD free for at least 6 months > now! After making some nutritional adjustments, adding some supplements, > increasing our physical activity even more, and loads of biofeedback, things > seem to be working in our favor. > Katy is now officially a high school student! School starts in less than a > month. She really impressed me when she applied for a 4 year college > scholarship back in January and received it! It is absolutely wonderful > knowing that she already has managed to cover most of her college educational > expenses before even beginning high school. She found a church that she feels > very comfortable with and has become very involved in their Outreach program > and youth group.. She has also been volunteering for Habitat for Humanity. In > fact, she just recently developed and implemented a raffle, completely on her > own and is close to reaching her goal of raising $3000. And one of my > favorite, she has been doing some speaking at teen events in regards to the > National True Love Waits program, promoting abstinence. My mom always told me > when I was 14, "just wait, you are a rotten child, but when you are a mother, I > am confident that your own daughter will cause you twice the hell you caused me > at 14!" So far, I have absolutely nothing to worry about…she is practically > perfect. > Carly is also flourishing! She got involved with weight lifting about 6 months > ago and puts Halle Berry’s muscular physique to shame! She has also grown an > unbelievable amount recently. She has managed to pass me way up…now standing > tall at 5′7". Where the height came from I will never know. (Katy’s a little > upset about it all, she hasn’t passed 5′ yet!) And she is enrolled in hip hop > classes…it is so much fun to watch her dance! She’s also been volunteering > at a nursing home, helping out with church services and baking classes. She’s > also practically perfect :-) I have really been blessed. > As for me, I am finally working again, as an office manager at an in-patient > rehabilitation center. I love my job and since I seem to be the only one left > with tics, I am grateful that my tics don’t interfere with my job. We moved a > few months ago and just love our new place. And I have a new computer! > Yippee! > I have thought about many of you over the past 8 months or so! > Dave, hope the baby is doing great, and mommy and daddy too! > Sara, I have been thinking about you and your little guy a lot lately, hoping > he isn’t having any problems on the Neurontin…been seeing quite a few health > alert commercials regarding that med. > Derek, Katy got your post card a few weeks ago. It was forwarded by the US > mail system to our new address but took almost a month to reach us. No return > address on it though! Katy is excited about being able to email you again in > the near future. > Jo, Katy’s premonitions turned in to something more like intuitions. I don’t > think there is anything mysterious going on, she just has a very keen sense of > her surroundings. She had a few more incidents such as the one you and I > discussed, but after carefully reviewing all of them, we were able to discover > that she is just blessed with noticing very small details that could possibly > lead to major problems. > Jan, so nice to see that you turned into a permanent fixture around here! > And to everyone else…I haven’t forgotten about you either, still love TSNW’s > insight, Bonnie’s suggestions, Jodi’s contributions, KC, Blurt, Bart, Joanne, > John, Sandy, great to see you all again! > Take care everyone, > Kim
Hi!!! What a fantastic post… I’m so happy everything is going so well for you and your wonderful family. It’s nice to read this optimistic post… so full of life and joy… Your girls are maturing so well… mom and dad are doing a great job!! — Joanne mom to Mat the Amazing!
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"AuntKim2004" <auntkim2…@aol.com> wrote in message
news:20040707002923.19157.00001310@mb-m06.aol.com… > Wow, it sure has been a long time! I see that many of you are still around, > great to see you all again!
(snip) Wow!!! Wonderful news! Breath of fresh air! Great to hear from you. Great to hear about your kiddos! Hope you stay around. still inventing, KC – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> And to everyone else…I haven’t forgotten about you either, still love TSNW’s > insight, Bonnie’s suggestions, Jodi’s contributions, KC, Blurt, Bart, Joanne, > John, Sandy, great to see you all again! > Take care everyone, > Kim
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>From: auntkim2…@aol.com (AuntKim2004) >Wow, it sure has been a long time! >Jan, so nice to see that you turned into a permanent fixture around here!
Thanks for the hello and great update. The girls sound marvelous! A quick update from me since I have been absent lately is that my dad is doing much better and getting rehab now. It’s been about a month and a half since his stroke, then pneumonia. My shift with him is around 11:30 AM until 3:00 ish when my mom comes over. Then my sister relieves her. I have found that you really need to be in these nursing facilities to make sure all is well. One day I was sitting with him and noticed it seemed really quiet. I soon realized his feeding tube (in his stomach) was turned off . By the way the feeding tube is to give him nourishment until the speech therapist retrains his throat muscles. He can now swallow soup. Hurray! I know he’s not out of the woods, but it was good to see him sitting in his chair that we brought over (like in Frasier – his father’s "chair"). Thanks everyone for your prayers – I think it all helped. Jan
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"AuntKim2004" <auntkim2…@aol.com> wrote in message
news:20040707002923.19157.00001310@mb-m06.aol.com… – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Wow, it sure has been a long time! I see that many of you are still around, > great to see you all again! I think the last time I posted was during > October…after a bout with several viruses, moving, getting a new job, and > having loads of fun with my girls…I am back! > As for an update, well there is just so much to tell! I guess the best news is > that both, Katy and Carly have been tic free/OCD free for at least 6 months > now! After making some nutritional adjustments, adding some supplements, > increasing our physical activity even more, and loads of biofeedback, things > seem to be working in our favor. > Katy is now officially a high school student! School starts in less than a > month. She really impressed me when she applied for a 4 year college > scholarship back in January and received it! It is absolutely wonderful > knowing that she already has managed to cover most of her college educational > expenses before even beginning high school. She found a church that she feels > very comfortable with and has become very involved in their Outreach program > and youth group.. She has also been volunteering for Habitat for Humanity. In > fact, she just recently developed and implemented a raffle, completely on her > own and is close to reaching her goal of raising $3000. And one of my > favorite, she has been doing some speaking at teen events in regards to the > National True Love Waits program, promoting abstinence. My mom always told me > when I was 14, "just wait, you are a rotten child, but when you are a mother, I > am confident that your own daughter will cause you twice the hell you caused me > at 14!" So far, I have absolutely nothing to worry about…she is practically > perfect. > Carly is also flourishing! She got involved with weight lifting about 6 months > ago and puts Halle Berry’s muscular physique to shame! She has also grown an > unbelievable amount recently. She has managed to pass me way up…now standing > tall at 5′7". Where the height came from I will never know. (Katy’s a little > upset about it all, she hasn’t passed 5′ yet!) And she is enrolled in hip hop > classes…it is so much fun to watch her dance! She’s also been volunteering > at a nursing home, helping out with church services and baking classes. She’s > also practically perfect :-) I have really been blessed. > As for me, I am finally working again, as an office manager at an in-patient > rehabilitation center. I love my job and since I seem to be the only one left > with tics, I am grateful that my tics don’t interfere with my job. We moved a > few months ago and just love our new place. And I have a new computer! > Yippee! > I have thought about many of you over the past 8 months or so! > Dave, hope the baby is doing great, and mommy and daddy too! > Sara, I have been thinking about you and your little guy a lot lately, hoping > he isn’t having any problems on the Neurontin…been seeing quite a few health > alert commercials regarding that med. > Derek, Katy got your post card a few weeks ago. It was forwarded by the US > mail system to our new address but took almost a month to reach us. No return > address on it though! Katy is excited about being able to email you again in > the near future. > Jo, Katy’s premonitions turned in to something more like intuitions. I don’t > think there is anything mysterious going on, she just has a very keen sense of > her surroundings. She had a few more incidents such as the one you and I > discussed, but after carefully reviewing all of them, we were able to discover > that she is just blessed with noticing very small details that could possibly > lead to major problems. > Jan, so nice to see that you turned into a permanent fixture around here! > And to everyone else…I haven’t forgotten about you either, still love TSNW’s > insight, Bonnie’s suggestions, Jodi’s contributions, KC, Blurt, Bart, Joanne, > John, Sandy, great to see you all again! > Take care everyone, > Kim
GREAT to hear all of this, Kim! Wowsa! What type of supplements, etc are the girls on? Keep posting! Jo – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text –
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Wow, Kim, it’s great to "see" you again !!! And what a double treat to get a post chock full of good news … congratulations on all the wonderful escapades of the girls, and enjoy the new house and computer !! — Tourette Syndrome – Now What? http://tourettenowwhat.tripod.com
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Wow, it sure has been a long time! I see that many of you are still around, great to see you all again! I think the last time I posted was during October…after a bout with several viruses, moving, getting a new job, and having loads of fun with my girls…I am back! As for an update, well there is just so much to tell! I guess the best news is that both, Katy and Carly have been tic free/OCD free for at least 6 months now! After making some nutritional adjustments, adding some supplements, increasing our physical activity even more, and loads of biofeedback, things seem to be working in our favor. Katy is now officially a high school student! School starts in less than a month. She really impressed me when she applied for a 4 year college scholarship back in January and received it! It is absolutely wonderful knowing that she already has managed to cover most of her college educational expenses before even beginning high school. She found a church that she feels very comfortable with and has become very involved in their Outreach program and youth group.. She has also been volunteering for Habitat for Humanity. In fact, she just recently developed and implemented a raffle, completely on her own and is close to reaching her goal of raising $3000. And one of my favorite, she has been doing some speaking at teen events in regards to the National True Love Waits program, promoting abstinence. My mom always told me when I was 14, "just wait, you are a rotten child, but when you are a mother, I am confident that your own daughter will cause you twice the hell you caused me at 14!" So far, I have absolutely nothing to worry about…she is practically perfect. Carly is also flourishing! She got involved with weight lifting about 6 months ago and puts Halle Berry’s muscular physique to shame! She has also grown an unbelievable amount recently. She has managed to pass me way up…now standing tall at 5′7". Where the height came from I will never know. (Katy’s a little upset about it all, she hasn’t passed 5′ yet!) And she is enrolled in hip hop classes…it is so much fun to watch her dance! She’s also been volunteering at a nursing home, helping out with church services and baking classes. She’s also practically perfect :-) I have really been blessed. As for me, I am finally working again, as an office manager at an in-patient rehabilitation center. I love my job and since I seem to be the only one left with tics, I am grateful that my tics don’t interfere with my job. We moved a few months ago and just love our new place. And I have a new computer! Yippee! I have thought about many of you over the past 8 months or so! Dave, hope the baby is doing great, and mommy and daddy too! Sara, I have been thinking about you and your little guy a lot lately, hoping he isn’t having any problems on the Neurontin…been seeing quite a few health alert commercials regarding that med. Derek, Katy got your post card a few weeks ago. It was forwarded by the US mail system to our new address but took almost a month to reach us. No return address on it though! Katy is excited about being able to email you again in the near future. Jo, Katy’s premonitions turned in to something more like intuitions. I don’t think there is anything mysterious going on, she just has a very keen sense of her surroundings. She had a few more incidents such as the one you and I discussed, but after carefully reviewing all of them, we were able to discover that she is just blessed with noticing very small details that could possibly lead to major problems. Jan, so nice to see that you turned into a permanent fixture around here! And to everyone else…I haven’t forgotten about you either, still love TSNW’s insight, Bonnie’s suggestions, Jodi’s contributions, KC, Blurt, Bart, Joanne, John, Sandy, great to see you all again! Take care everyone, Kim
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— Joanne mom to Mat the Amazing! 