Not sure if it's my computer or not, but Lattitudes has been down for a few days now for maintenance.

Anyone else having this problem?

thanks
petb

Hi Pet

it isnt your computer,
The forums had a major crash tho the website itself is still ok at www.latitudes.org

I have no idea how much longer it will take to get the forums back up again as the issue was at the server source from what i understand

Cheri

Hi Petb,
I am wondering what is happening too. Maybe one by one we can find our way here for the time being, but don't know if they talk of the same things on this forum. But if you have anything to mention, maybe some of our members will see our posts and start replying here. How is everything going for you? My son is doing quite well, but I love to stay on top of the issues, and do need some advice now and then.

Chemar, perhaps we could bounce around here for a while? I see Carolyn posts here too. Let's see what happens and maybe we can have a small chatfest on this thread for us castaways!

Regards
Faith

Hi Faith. Yep, I'm here. I think posting here until Latitudes is back up sounds like a good plan. I'm glad your son is doing well. I'm doing well too. I'm staying busy preparing lesson plans & activities for the little kindergarteners I'll have during an upcoming mission trip camp.

Carolyn

Hi ya
I am so glad to see all of you here

I so wish there was a way to get hold of everyone but I dont even know if they have the full email database functioning yet. I dont know much more that I mentioned above to Pet, except that thankfully the main website and all Sheila's messages were retrieved but they are still waiting for the backup tape of the forums database from the tech people at the hosting server whatever place

Last I heard they were hopeful at restoring if not all , then at least a LOT of the database, which is a relief with all the good info there over 4+ years


And yes, discussion here is on anything and everything related to TS and more so please do enjoy being here

Cheri

Thanks Chemar, Carolyn, glad to hear from you and glad all is well.
Okay, I do have some things I need help with. Hope someone can help.,
We are going to Cancun, Mexico next week, and I'm a little concerned about the effects it may have on my son. Of course, I'm paranoid about everything. He is presently doing pretty well, a little vocal here and there, but not noticeable to others, I don't think. I'm staying on his diet of very limited corn, yeast and the other obvious things, and stick to his supplements. We'll be at an all-inclusive, so I should be able to find some things he can eat, and I'll be bringing along anything I can think of that won't spoil. I know the resorts have potable water system throughout the hotels, and of course we'll be using bottled water for him. But I am concerned about anything that could mess up his gut, you know? Any suggestions for this kind of travel? Should I double up on probiotics for extra measure and do you think this will help? Has anyone had any problems with foreign travel as far as adverse effects on tics?

Any suggestions from anyone appreciated.

Thanks
Faith

hi Faith
as long as you are keeping his immune system strong, especially that in his GIT you should be fine...including of course the supps he needs daily. Be sure to pack those in a zippered bag in your CHECKED baggage or else they will be confiscated by TSA at check in.

with TS change can always be a potential trigger as can excitement, travel stress etc...but we found this quickly waned once the fun of the new place overshadowed it.

hope you have a great trip

Cheri

Faith-I've never done any foreign travel so I don't have any suggestions for you. I hope that you all have a fun vacation.



I also have a question for you guys. I was on an antibiotic a couple weeks ago for Pharyngitis. After starting the antibiotic, my sore throat and other symptoms (head ache, ear ache, etc.) went away. I finished the last of my antibiotics on July 3rd (about 6 days ago). Now my sore throat is back again with the ear ache. If it was allergies the antibiotics wouldn't have took the sore throat and ear ache away would have it? Whatever this is, it just won't go away completely. When I was tested, I did not have PANDAS. I never got to update on Latitudes about what happened to my tics when I started the antibiotic. They got better. My coughing tic went away, but now it's back. I'm sure my sore throat isn't pain from the coughing tic because my sore throat was here when I woke up this morning and it hurts to swollow. Any thoughts?

Carolyn

Hello to any new visitors dropping by while your other site is down.

Carolyn,
It might be a virus rather than bacterial.
Anyway, I sure hope you're feeling better fast!

[p.s. I know this might sound weird, but try some salt water gargles if you can deal with that]

Carolyn
have you had a strep test?