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PTH Improving . . . Yayyy!!!!!!! - Hello All; Just wanted to stop in with an update. My PTH is 200 !!!!!!!!!!!!! Why am I doing a happy dance?  Well let's take a look at the last 12 months in a snapshot: ...

Gorton's Classic Grilled Shrimp . . . MMmmmmmm - One of my favorite treats in the freezer section.  Love it on salad, veggies in an omlette or just by themselves and right now, Publix has them on sale buy-one-get-one-free.  Yay!!...

My Calcium Relationship - Just wanted to chime in with an updated.  I last posted that I was doing well, but struggling with getting back up to my full dosage of calcium due to a fear of experiencing anothe...

Returning from my hiatus . . . -  . . . or should I say "Hi-anus (pitiful pun, yeah . . . I know.)  Hope you all are doing well and the new year is treating you right so far.  Well, let me get caught up . . . L...

Problems with priloeec script? - Greetings all. I am recovering well after my LIS, though I suspect a mikd infectiion has begun as I have had some slimy, bright yellow discharge for a couple days so ging in to my...

Had my LIS yesterday, here's my "tail." - Hello all; Just wanted to update you on how things were going with me. You know, it's been a rough few days, but God is good. You know my fissure surgery was scheduled for yes...

I'm back and going under the knife . . . -  . . . or over depending on how you look at it. Hello All; As you may or may not remember, I've been trying to heal an anal fissure since the beginning of July.  I initially ...

No Flour Brownies, anyone??? - Hello All; Just doing some surfing and came across this recipe at wholefoods.  Looks like it might be quite good and DS friendly: http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/2594...

Fissure safe foods - Hello All; haven't been on much lately as this dang fissure is ruling my life to degrees.  I'm kind of in limbo, not improving really, but not getting worse, except there are so...

Ahhh, the good old days . . . - Hi folks, Just need a moment to wallow in misery. I remember the days . . . the days of going to the bathroom at work ot hme with no thought or worry beyond did I bring the ozi...

Acid Meds . . . which one? - Went shopping today because I had to stop the applecider vinegar. It was helping with acid, but apparently reacted with my coumadin. Levels have been stable since starting, but l...

Apple Cider Vinegar for Gas & Bloating!! - So, I've been doing some reading and it appears that ACV ix excellent for restoring an alkaline balance in your digestive system. I have heard all my life that it is beneficial, b...

Success with Transdermal Calcium?? - Hello All; Recently came across a post (from about a year ago) where this was discussed and I wondered, for those of you using it, what has been your experience.  I've searched ...

Why Prilosec? - I think I have seen here some have mentioned prilosec in relation to bowel issues and I was wondering why. What does it do and how can it help with bowel issues?

Butt Pain Question (Morning vs. Evening) - Hello All; Quick question (truly).  I'm trying to be patient with healing this fissure and while I'm making progress, I'm still dealing with a lot of pain in the morning hours a...

Salty Snack Recommendations - Hello All; I'm coming along.  Fissure is apparently healing well, aggravated by inflammation last week from something I ate, but healing well.  Haven't determined what I ate tha...

Taking a trip to Never, Never land . . . - Well; I'm taking the plunge.  I'm going to pick up some pain relief for this fissure that I have aggravated.  Saw my colo-rectal surgeon on Monday afternoon and he said that it ...

New issues and some fear, help please. - Hi all; First, my apologies, Diana (Cox), for the blank PM. No net at home, only my phone and it won't let me do pm's for some reason. Still trying to figure it out. Next, ...

Coumadin and me, month two. - Well, so far so good. No reactions or issues and while level fluctuates, it is staying within therapeutic range. Cycle started yesterday and so far, no biblical flow. Little hea...

Stomach feels funny - Hello all; Question. I know the colace stool softeners are not stimulant, nor laxatives, but do they make your system feel different at all? Okay for the last couple of da...

Anyone heard of OsteoProtect? - Still trying to find the right combination of calcium, fiber,, liquid and helps (softeners, etc.), but it's more difficult post fissure. Been looking into different calciums wit...

An Experimenting Mood . . . - Hmm, I've been thinking about this whole calcium/constipation thing and I have a theory.  It may be a stupid theory, but hey . . . there you go. I'm curious . . . what exactly i...

Poop Poll - Hello All; Just doing a little research.  I've seen a mixture of people on the boards, some who have poop issues (constipation, etc.) but there are quite a few who don't appear ...

Anyone heard of "Bone Solid?" - Was just browsing and came across this item carried by GNC.  It looks promising, but wanted to get some opinions from the "eagle eyes."  Not looking to change right now, but markin...

Calcium and Full Feeling - Hello All; Hope you're doing well.  Just wanted to chime in with updates (and maybe some TMI) and a question.  First the updates:  I'm coming along, getting used to the Coumadin...