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BERNESES--thanks i took your advice...i planted the pansies and the computer was down today sooooo

man, i needed a break from this forum...i'm just so bewildered..some of the above ideas 're; our own' tests of casin vs lacatose..sounds sensible...

Still dealing with up coming Easter and all the 'pain' that it's bringing with now not having either parent in my life now.

Just very down right now and the only 'joy' I'm finding is in my garden and 'getting away from' all the theories...Need to give my brain a rest. I appreciate all you support and will ck in no and then, but if i don't post it's not because i don't appreciate all you input and ideas.

just want to get through Easter. Miss my son too.

poop.. :lol: at least that's going well..so count my blessings. I just put that word in was remembering how it was the focal pt of some many of my posts... :blink:

Will plant more pansies tomorrow ,,,even if it's in the rain that they are predicting.

judy

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The doctor from the clinic is stumped as to why I havent gotten better. He ordered a heavy metal test since my symptoms started after dental work 3 years back.

rachel- This is weird, but my husband's boss's wife was telling me that her best friend had really similar symptoms to me and NO ONE could figure out what was wrong with her. eventually, everyone was convinced it was all in her head. Finally, one of her doctors figured out that her dental fillings had been poisoning her. I think she had to have the fillings removed and go through several detoxes but she's doing great now. How weird would it be if that was what it was? I just thought I'd let you know because it immediately came to mind when I saw your post. Are your fillings metal?

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Berneses,

I had my fillings removed 2 years ago cuz I freaked out about mercury when i started researching my symptoms and read about it. It didnt change anything for me so will have to wait and see what the test results say.

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Berneses,

I had my fillings removed 2 years ago cuz I freaked out about mercury when i started researching my symptoms and read about it. It didnt change anything for me so will have to wait and see what the test results say.

That was smart!!! Maybe you still have to detox though. I hope they find out for you. this has been going on way too long and you deserve to feel better. :(

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That was smart!!! Maybe you still have to detox though. I hope they find out for you. this has been going on way too long and you deserve to feel better. :(

I know. One of these days I'm gonna have it all figured out and I'm gonna shock the hell out of everyone by posting that I'm all better!! :D

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I know. One of these days I'm gonna have it all figured out and I'm gonna shock the hell out of everyone by posting that I'm all better!! :D

And you KNOW we're all hoping for that day to come soon! :) jeepers- you've certainly done your time. hang in there- I know you're strong but this would wear down the best!

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good luck rachel! everyone is rooting for you...you totally deserve to feel better.

-michelle

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Still dealing with up coming Easter and all the 'pain' that it's bringing with now not having either parent in my life now. Just very down right now and the only 'joy' I'm finding is in my garden and 'getting away from' all the theories...just want to get through Easter. Miss my son too.

judy

I know...missing my mom terribly right now. Easter was always special because of her. Can't imagine if my dad was gone too. hang in there, plant those pansies and we'll "reconvene" after the holiday.

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