Judy,

I think I already told you this, but I have been eating a cereal called Brown Rice Cream "A delicious and creamy hot cereal made from organically grown brown rice"...I put a box of raisins in and it is quite good. I also stir in 1-2 tblsp of milk which you may not be able to do. But it doesn't make that big a difference.

I also eat yams for breakfast sometimes.

Grace

Oh, hey, another grain option is cream of buckwheat. Oh, and possibly chebe bread.

And there's always larabars...

I've been working my way through the specialists. Currently my drs listen to me...they just don't seem to have answers. And I am a bit intimidated by "doc-hopping" since finding out "neurosis" is in my chart. (abnormal labs during periods of major symptoms, hmmm, must be in my head!) I "fired" that doc, but...

I think you can pretty much do the same thing with a regular zinc supplement - just put it on your tongue. When my chiropractor was muscle testing me for zinc, I made a face at the awful taste, and he said that was a good sign. I can't remember if I was deficient for zinc at that point or not.

Claire

According to this Mayo site, the most common cause of elevated calcium level is hypoparathyroidism. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hypercalcemia/AN00342
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hyp...396/DSECTION=1
Have you had your parathyroid hormone level checked? PTH

Anne

Thanks for the suggestions. I think as soon as the weather gets a bit cooler soup sounds like a great idea for breakfast. I could get my protein and salt in that pretty easily. Yams also sound like a good idea.

Ortho- So far my husband, daughter, and I have tried the zinc tally. I tasted it only as I swallowed it. No one else tasted it. I will have to see if either of my 2 sons can taste it this weekend.
I started to take the digestive enzyme Azeo-Pangen in July when I cut out the foods I have a delayed reaction to. Azeo-Pangen contains protease, amylase and lipase and was recommended by my son's nutritionist. Between the diet and enzymes I have noticed a substantial decrease in the tingling in my legs (which I have had for over 5 years). The tingling still is occurs but I certainly notice I can do things that always used to trigger it and sometimes I do not have it. I am hopeful that with time I will have more improvement.

--Judy

I think a zinc deficiency is likely for those with either gluten or cesium issues, at least that is what I read. The right nutritional supplements can help with reducing the allergic reaction in some people. But, the hardest part is getting a doctor who can help with the right combination of nutritional supplements you need.

Enzymes may help the allergy/sensitivity issue OR just help your digestion overall. I think adults can probably benefit from taking enzymes if they have some food issues or even digestive problems. Again, finding the right enzymes can be the hardest part sometimes. Trial and error is needed because everyone is different, really.

But employing all of the things that can help is probably the best method; that means nutritional support, improving digestion with enzymes and possibly bi-carbonate too, and perhaps some diet adjustments, like a rotation diet for some or avoiding addictives and artificial colorings.

Sometimes using enzymes on an empty stomach can also help. The allergic response is an inflammatory response and proteolytic enzymes are known for their anti-inflammatory properties. So using systemic enzymes can be helpful too.

1) I make rice cereal in the crockpot. We like to have leftovers, so I use 2.5 cups of long grain brown rice with 11 cups of water. Cook it on low all night. I always stir in raisins in the morning. You can add a variety of dried fruits, chopped nuts, cinnamon, whatever suits you. My husband likes to add soymilk and maple syrup to his.

2) You can also chop an apple and banana, and mix it with a variety of dried fruits and chopped nuts, and maybe some coconut. Add cinnamon and maple syrup, if desired.

3) We also eat kasha. For one serving, toast 1/2 cup raw buckwheat groats in a dry cast iron skillet. Then add 1 cup water, bring to a boil, and simmer for 10 minutes. Top with milk-of-your-choice (we use soy or almond) and sweetener of your choice (we use maple syrup or blackstrap molasses).

4) Cooked millet. Cook a pot of millet. Add a bag of frozen blueberries and some frozen raspberries (or fresh, if available!), and stir in.

These may contain too many grains for some folks (except for option 2!), but they have worked well for us.

Do you like tuna or other fish or meat? You could do it without meat if you want.

Do you have a sandwich press?

I puree 2 eggs, a can of tuna and a cup of rice (other grain would be fine). Dump it on the sandwich press and put some toppings on if I want (olives and tomato). (Salt, pepper and a bit of dill and cumin for a bit of lemon taste because I think ds might react to lemon.)

My kid who hates tuna actually asked for a 'tuna pizza pocket' for dinner. :rolleyes: :D

You never know what'll hit them just right. :cool:

Sorry about the 2 eggs... you should be able to substitute some flax and water for them.

Yep buckwheat crepes are one of my staples....I basically treat them like a hot sandwich ... so you can just take KimS's filling (minus eggs) and use that or invent your own....