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[TanksHill]

No problem on the thread hi jack. Not much happens around here normally. It's good to see some action.


FarmFresh. Your explanation of your symptoms and causes are completely in line with what my sil explained to me. She was anemic as well. So I do believe that is where the lack of oxygen to the brain comes in. The fog and inability to concentrate. ADHD

There are a couple things I have been rolling around in my head maybe you could give me your thoughts. My dh has been diagnosed with gout. So was his father several years ago. This is also the same father with Vitiligo who the Celiacs is believed to come from. So I started to think about the foods that give my dh gout. Foods high in Purines. Shell fish, lentils, peas, and the kicker yeast. A month or so a go dh was having a gout attack. I had to look at his diet and figure out what was triggering it. Usually an increase in yeast is from to much dark beer but this time it was the homemade bread I was using in his lunch box. When he went back into the field on a regular basis I was baking homemade rolls for his lunches. Anyways.....

Gout is a type of arthritis. No? Could it really be more of a gluten based problem and not a purine issue. Or maybe it is purines but they are triggered by the gluten. My dh also has reflux and heartburn.

How screwed up are we?

It is amazing to me how every little thing is related. I am going to make an Excel spread sheet today. With each of my children and their heath issues. I want to see what items are there and how many of them relate to gluten.

The pediatrician will probably think I am nuts. But oh well.

Thanks, gina

PS I love the new avitar!!!

 

[Dace]

Oh I want a spread sheeT!
That is an awesome idea Gina Who cares what the dr thinks, they are all idiots anyways!!

 

[Wifezilla]

Gout is a type of arthritis. No? Could it really be more of a gluten based problem and not a purine issue.

BINGO! It is a gluten and CARBOHYDRATE thing more than a purine thing.

"For decades, gout sufferers have been advised to avoid high purine-containing foods. Examples of these are: kidneys, sweetbreads, liver, bacon, beef, pork, duck, shellfish, and venison. Purines are the chemicals that form uric acid in the body, which in turn causes painful deposition of urate crystals in the joints. A recent study, however, suggests it may be time to re-examine the recommendation for gout sufferers to avoid purine-containing food.

Investigators at Johannesburg, South Africa, noted the resemblance between some of the changes seen in gout and in patients with what is known as the insulin-resistance (IR) syndrome. These include obesity, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, high cholesterol levels, coronary artery disease, and increased uric acid levels. The investigators wanted to see if using a diet similar to one that is effective in the IR syndrome would also help patients with gout.

...After 16 weeks on the modified diet, the average BMI was reduced by 2.7 kg/m, and blood uric acid levels were lowered by 18%. More importantly, the number of gout attacks fell from an average of 2.1 per month to 0.6 per month, a significant reduction of 67%. There were also improvements in the numbers of persons with raised cholesterol levels, high blood pressure and symptoms of coronary artery disease. Nine of the participants continued on the diet for further 3 to 14 months, and in 8 of these the reductions in blood uric acid levels and the number of gout attacks were maintained, or even improved.
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http://www.healthandage.com/The-right-diet-for-gout-victims

 

[TanksHill]

Thanks Wifey, That about sums it up.

This is what I found out today. My sil stopped by and left me results of her genetic testing for Celiacs. The reason they did the genetic testing as well as the blood test is because her first doc told her to stop eating gluten before they tested. And we know this may skew the results. Anyways guess what? Not only did she come back positive but it came in on both sides of her family. My MIL and FIL both had positive genes for gluten allergies. SIL says that it is almost certain my dh has it and most likely the kids. So I am off to schedule some appointments.

I think I may try to have my doc test me as well. Could you imagine if it came back positive? My mother has Fibromyalgia my sister is under treatment for colon issues. My brother was ADHD.

Every time I hear about someone being sick now or having issues. The first thing out of my mouth is "Get tested for gluten allergies".

I think I may send a copy of your post to my MIL. She is on like 3 different drugs for High blood Pressure. She may be interested in reading as well.


Have a great day.
gina

 

[Dace]

Wow Gina!
Keep us posted, I am very interestd to see how things shake out!

 

[Farmfresh]

I am almost certain that hubbies side of the family carries the gene as well. My D2 is completely intolerant to gluten, it sends her to the ER every time. I am almost positive that your have to be homozygous for the gene or it would have milder repercussions for her.

All of your family problems could be gluten based. Wouldn't it be great if your mother could be pain free, your brother could attend, and your sister's problems could pass as well - just by eating gluten free? Well it is a hope anyway.

Keep us posted. It is really not all that hard to do, just takes some getting used to.

 

[TanksHill]

Dealing with loss and animal deaths is not something I am used to.

Yesterday my dog killed our family pet rabbit. She had escaped form her run and I was not able to get her back right away. (I feel very guilty). My 1 yo Rottie managed to find her. When my son found him with her she was still alive. Barley. I wrapped her in a towel and set her back on the floor of her run. I petted her and talked to her then went to call my dh. She needed to be put down. I had no way to do it. My dh said use a shovel. There is no way I could have done that. By the time I got back to her she was gone. We burried her under our plum tree in the orchard.

Now this rabbit was bought as a pet. So we could lean to care for rabbits and in the hopes of some day breeding for food. I don't think I would ever be able to kill one. I felt way to bad for the bunny. I know pets are different than food but......

So then the day progressed. We went and bought our Christmas tree. Did house chores and stacked fire wood. Like nothing ever happened. It was very odd. I know deaths of animals happen but how do real farm people deal with it? I just read about Suffiecentforme's lamb. That is heart breaking.

I think this is one reason I have not committed to larger animals. I don't want to be like Bee's sister and have a death farm.

Oh well. I think I will stick to my chickens and sewing. Those are skills I can handle today.


gina

 

[Farmfresh]

D1 has brought orphaned kittens home MANY times and usually with great results. VERY rarely she has a baby something that just isn't going to make it. Sometimes even a hardened killer like me has a hard time killing a little dying something.

Here is a method that has worked for us....

WARNING it sounds horrible .... BUT it IS fast and certain.






We wrap the something up in an old towel and place it next to the car wheel - then zoom, crunch and it is out of it's misery fast. Far easier on us than a shovel or neck break and fast on the critter.

Edited to say:

Remember the old farmers saying ... "Where ever there is livestock there will occasionally be dead-stock. " No matter how careful you are accidents and illness will always take a certain toll.

 

[Dace]

Oh Gina I am so sorry abut the bunny. I think it is different when they are meant to be family pets.

We all do the best we can for our animals, you have to let go of the guilt. Accidents happen and we have to accept that.

.....I hope today is a better day.

 

[TTs Chicks]

I'm sorry about your bunny It is very sad when a pet dies.
When you have an animal that is intended for food, you just have to have a different mindset - don't let it become a pet to you.