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Dr Trevor Marshall
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Posted: Thu Nov 19th, 2009 17:58 |
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IMO The Ultrasonexx toothbrush will never be back in stock at Amazon. As far as I can tell the US manufacturer closed its doors and sold the technology to its Chinese manufacturer.
Since the US manufacturer holds a patent on the use of true ultrasonic technology in a toothbrush, no other manufacturer is going to bother to make such a brush. They cost too much more to make.
The Hong Kong outlet seems to be clearing out their stock, as is the US wholesaler.
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Adrianne
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Posted: Fri Nov 20th, 2009 04:16 |
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Oh my, Claire, it is good to hear about you are able to get your teeth smooth and clean with brushing! I had been going nuts trying to keep my teeth clean. They get so gunky all the time. My Sonicaire toothbrush, or any other toothbrush for that matter, doesn't even come close to doing a good job. Out of desperation I tried something. I purchased some synthetic exfoliating bath mitts at the Dollar Store. I use them to polish my teeth squeaky clean after brushing. They do a really great job and I am quite pleased. I don't like the constant build-up of plaque (biofilm accumulation) but if it's due to bug-killing I will gladly deal with it for now.
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Adrianne
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Posted: Fri Nov 20th, 2009 04:26 |
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And as for an unexpected improvement...........We have an small ionizer running in the kitchen all the time (to help neutralize cooking odors). Well, I just walked into the kitchen a few minutes ago and guess what! I could HEAR it. I haven't heard that thing in a couple of years. Guess my hearing is returning?
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eClaire
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Posted: Fri Nov 20th, 2009 08:23 |
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Yea Adrianne!!! I had not even hoped for better hearing. It almost seems too much to hope that the ringing will go away. (I've had it for over 30 years.)
I mentioned on another thread that my reading vision has improved slightly.
I still have to scrape my bottom teeth a couple times a week, however, I am just delighted that my teeth feel like this. They didn't feel like this when I had no plaque my entire life pre-MP. Even after the hygienist polished them after a tooth cleaning. So something is definitely up. Either that or I just can't remember that they were once better. (However, this feels way too NEW!)
(It's likely that when my kidneys clear and I am able to start taking more abx, that I'll see more plaque again. Or that's what I think... I'll just have to wait and see.)
Here's to more improvements!
Claire
Last edited on Fri Nov 20th, 2009 08:24 by eClaire
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Deb Grabetz
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Posted: Sun Dec 20th, 2009 12:47 |
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This last week something different happened for me...I was able to install a wireless printer/copier/scanner connecting to my laptop with no frustration! Some would not think that much of an accomplishment but for those of us with Th1...you can understand *my excitment*!
After the installation was completely done (and this included having to contact my wireless router company for info on my network password) I realized I had pretty much breezed through this installation, clear headed and not all dazed over at the end of it all... ahhhhhh...thank you MP!!!
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eClaire
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Posted: Sun Dec 20th, 2009 17:56 |
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Great news Deb!
Well, even though I cannot imagine doing that particular task (I have yet to figure out how to make the fax and scanner part of my printer work), not only did I remember how to set up a basic algebraic equation the other week (out of the blue and something I could not do 25 years ago), my mother's phone went out and I had lost my cell phone the week earlier (well, I mentioned that my mind is still rather limited) and therefore did not have access to her cell phone number. Then all of a sudden I remembered her cell phone number. A number I had not punched in since inputting it into my cell phone four years ago. Amazing.
I used to have quite a head for numbers (I once remembered a 15 digit account number at the end of a very busy day when I had thrown away the person's electric bill that she had paid for in cash) and it looks like that I might get that back.
Claire
P.S. I have never been able to put my pinkies in either ear canal... okay, I admit that I am weird, but I have tiny finger tips (was a premie) and that would be a convenient way to scratch and inner ear itch. Always one or the other ear canal was swollen... as long as I can remember. Now, both ear canals have not been swollen for at least four to six months. And my inner ears are not itching much at all (think that was Th1?) Now I put my pinkies in my ears because I can't believe I can!
Ear buds have been excruciating painful and I imagine that I might actually be able to wear them now.
Last edited on Sun Dec 20th, 2009 18:03 by eClaire
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Deb Grabetz
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Posted: Sun Dec 20th, 2009 18:08 |
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Claire,
There is really something wonderful when the realization happens that we've done or remembered something that would have been difficult before...Here's a funny one...many years ago I went on this kick of getting rid of my credit cards...but out of fear I decided I better "memorize" my Visa card in case I needed to order something by mail...hahha! Yup, still remember that one even though the account has been closed for years!
I was a horrible math student...and yet worked most of my adult life in Sales working with glass sizes all day long and I was very proficient at it. It was more visual and repetitive, rather than calculating and I have a very photogenic memory to this day. Funny stuff...I even know when my passengers move from one seat to another...well, nice to know some things work!!! ...rofl...
btw...I may have been horrible at math...but had enough sense to marry a smart guy who is great at math...our son is a top notch CPA!!! lol!...we know where he gets it from!!!
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Lee
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Posted: Sun Dec 20th, 2009 21:02 |
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I just have to report this. I am in the mountains at my mom's house and we have had alot of snow! I am not used to this much heavy wet snow ... My pups were mortified to have to crawl through or over nearly a foot of this! I hurriedly bundled myself up in my mom's heavy winter clothes and even found her snow boots fit me ...
I located a light small shovel and went to work digging us out. I worked and worked till the pups would dare come through my path! I slipped and slid and even fell once on my behind, but the wonder of it all I DID IT! All alone I managed to dig a nice path for the pups to find a barren patch of grass under huge evergreen, much to their relief!!
I was barely winded and felt wonderful!!! I did feel the effects of snow glare but manged to grab a pair of regular sunglasses that worked fine. Today I am a little sore from this work-out but very proud that I managed without hurting myself. This is wonderful! I am feeling my muscle tone improve. I am slow to recoup but when I do I will be good as NEW!! Feeling Strong! Thanks MP!! HappY HolidayS to ALL!! Lee
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Dr Trevor Marshall
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Posted: Sun Dec 20th, 2009 22:57 |
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Deb Grabetz
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Posted: Mon Dec 21st, 2009 00:24 |
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Lee,
Wonderful to read of your accomplishment!!! Something that seems normal to so many and now look at you! I was thinking as I read your post that shoveling snow is not an easy task and you managed to do this and barely winded. Just thrilling to read! Yay!
Take care Lee and Happy Holidays! Deb
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Lee
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Posted: Mon Dec 21st, 2009 20:33 |
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Thank you everyone! I must add this snow is addicting and I go out constantly! Everything is fresh and new as we get a little fresh powder daily!! I fell again on our wooden wheelchair ramp that was built for my mom and now being saved for me. Not only was I really not hurt ....but guess what??? Hubby and sons are to dismantle this during the holidays as it sure looks like I will not be needing that thing for YEARS if EVER!!! Maybe I needed this snow to prompt me to go out and do more than I thought I could! Ever grateful, snow covered, Ho! Ho! Ho!  Lee
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Posted: Mon Dec 21st, 2009 21:30 |
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Deb Grabetz
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Posted: Fri Jan 15th, 2010 22:55 |
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This seemed like a good place to post this--- yet from the beginning I have had a hunch that maybe this would happen for me...so it is and isn't *unexpected*!!! In other words I thought the MP may just do the trick...
I've posted this on other threads...but here goes...in 1990, I lost guessing about 80% of the vision in my left eye...and how lucky that I did not have this hit both eyes or I would have been legally blind...since being on the MP my eyesight has now reversed to being able to see 80% out of that left eye with maybe only 20% damage. This has been getting better within the last three months even. I have closed my right eye for years, always hoping that something miraculous would happen...so I know how little vision has been there for the past 20 years...and sure enough the MP is working on something big for me!
My opthalmologist assured me this was a pit in my optic nerve and that there was nothing that could be done to reverse this. Yeah some pit...There must have also been bugs living in that pit Scary when you're only in your 30's with one good eye!
One of these days...I am going to shut that right eye and see it all again!!!!
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expate
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Posted: Thu Feb 11th, 2010 18:15 |
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Hi All.
The following is copied from my progress report in the 2/3 forum. The bolded bit is why I am posting in this thread. I'm pretty darn excited about it.
Well, I had my first accute illness since being on the MP. I got a cold/flu. I had massive congestion and runny nose, coughing (only due to congestion - never settled in chest) and 24 hours of fever. I used sudafed for the congestion and got through it no worse for the wear.
Still no knee pain, so I intend to start back to exercising next week. I HAVE to get this weight off or I will have nothing to wear. 
Anybody else experience this? The spider veins on my legs are diminished. I'd noticed it a couple of months back but figured it was just my imagination. But now, the ones on my left leg are barely noticeable. The ones on my right leg, which were the worst, are definitely less pronounced. I'm not overly vain, but this is cerrtainly a kind of vein I can do without!
Well, I got bloodwork done and... drum roll... my D - 25 is 9 ng/mL!!!! This after having the odd shrimp, catfish or oyster dinner, even salmon over Christmas. Also, an omelette here and there. And I have had a pot or so of yogurt that was D fortified. I still am careful about fortified milk or cereal, but I don't worry about pasta, etc.
So my D, 25-OH, D3 is 9 nl/mL and D2 is <4.
OK, if I do this right a photo of me (and my family) will appear - me outside in glaring snow without NoIR's.
*crosses fingers*
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Posted: Thu Feb 11th, 2010 20:06 |
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What a fabulous report! Hope the knee pain stays away so you can get back to exercising.
Out in the snow without NoIRs! Yeah!
Claire
P.S. Your spider vein report gives me hope for the couple spider veins on my chin (roscea related?). I was thinking that when well, I'd have to have them seen to, but now maybe I won't.
P.P.S. Beautiful family!
Last edited on Thu Feb 11th, 2010 20:07 by eClaire
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Freddie Ash
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Posted: Thu Feb 11th, 2010 20:57 |
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HI EXPATE
This is Fred in WV. I want to thank you for that great update report. Also agreat looking family. You keep up the great work and keep on MPing. Yea! Yea! good old MP and Dr Marshall. It is the greatest!!!
Remember, we are all in this together and I am pulling for us.
Your friend in Sarcoidosis
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Deb Grabetz
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Posted: Fri Feb 12th, 2010 12:44 |
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Hi Odette,
Great picture...but I am still looking for the "extra weight" that you need to lose???? I didn't see any???!
It is so nice to see these accomplishments for you, you've worked hard to get here and been a real trooper, you are deserving!
Take care my friend, Deb
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HeatherK
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Posted: Sat Feb 13th, 2010 16:19 |
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Hi Odette! What a beautiful pic of you and family, so encouraging to me and I'm sure many others ! Like Deb, I dont see the extra weight!!
I totally forgot abt my spider veins! Just checked and some are still there but not as prominent as I remember 2 years ago.. neat... I've got 29 months in on protocol, so heres to continued improvement for ALL of us!
Thanks for sharing this!
Heather
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Posted: Fri Feb 19th, 2010 21:25 |
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Wow! Gorgeous family, Odette!! And great news about your 25D! Good for you!
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Posted: Sat Feb 20th, 2010 02:01 |
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& lookit that smile
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