Sam.maidment2012
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« on: February 20, 2013, 11:15:56 AM » |
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anybody else addicted to just eating ice straight out of the bag?? i go through about 2 bags a week of this stuff! It even has to be down to the same brand and shop i get it from......i read somewhere it could be related to anaemia?? is this true~?
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Sam Maidment
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2011 Diagnosed with End stage renal Failure (Formal diagnosis Alport's Syndrome) at the age of 21
April 2011 - August 2012 PD dialysis both day exchange and over night machine
September 2012 - In center hemodialysis since late 2012 3X a week 4 hours late evening 3rd shift
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kit78
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« Reply #1 on: February 20, 2013, 07:30:02 PM » |
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I've heard that too about ice. Not sure if it is true or not. I'm an ice freak as well. I have to get it at Burger King because it's thin and won't break anything. I fill my ice maker and put it on "crushed ice" Works ok and that's pretty much all I do for liquids. I do go to the fridge for a swig or two of spring water. LOL
Sometimes I think I am addicted to ice. Can that happen?
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« Reply #2 on: February 20, 2013, 07:41:18 PM » |
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I am addicted to ice too, and I get it at Burger King also!! I can't get enough of it...  |
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Riki
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« Reply #3 on: February 21, 2013, 12:07:46 PM » |
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I think a lot use ice to keep their fluids down.. What I'll do is put 5 or 6 ice cubes in a glass and put just enough water to cover them.. that will last me hours
I would love to have an ice maker, or even just something that would crush ice cubes
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« Reply #4 on: February 22, 2013, 02:38:34 PM » |
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I think its called "pica" which is a shortage of mineral(s) such as iron. I'm chewing ice (and I'm a little anemic, too) which drives my wife crazy.
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« Reply #5 on: February 23, 2013, 05:24:35 PM » |
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yes craving ice is a sign of anemia. Thats how I first found out I was anemic. I complained to my doc about craving ice. All the time. If i was given a choice of my favorite food and ice I always choose the ice. There is even a store that has my "favorite". Everytime we pass that place I gotta have some. My anemia has since improved though I still love me some ice.
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« Reply #6 on: February 23, 2013, 10:02:31 PM » |
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Yes it is a "pica" thing! & YES ... I crave it too but more so the crushed ice!! YUMMY  |
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« Reply #7 on: February 23, 2013, 10:10:39 PM » |
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I love hospital ice (there is also a machine at dialysis... YES!!!) or as it is actually called "nugget ice". So soft. So delicious. GAH! I wish I could get a dispenser for my apartment. They are sooooo expensive.
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« Reply #8 on: February 25, 2013, 12:38:16 PM » |
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its nice to know im not alone!! Ive been a few days with out, but im still thinking about it!! i would rather ice than a drink!!
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Sam Maidment
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2011 Diagnosed with End stage renal Failure (Formal diagnosis Alport's Syndrome) at the age of 21
April 2011 - August 2012 PD dialysis both day exchange and over night machine
September 2012 - In center hemodialysis since late 2012 3X a week 4 hours late evening 3rd shift
I'm still here!! Alive and kicking ass. :-)
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« Reply #9 on: February 25, 2013, 01:36:14 PM » |
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« Reply #10 on: February 25, 2013, 05:08:04 PM » |
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Riki, I have an ice cube crusher. It will grind/break about 5 or six large cubes into small pieces. It has a handle to turn and a device to suction into the bench top. About $20 here in Australia. I think I purchased mine from a kitchen shop. It is a bit of hard work but with a good resullt.
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« Reply #11 on: February 26, 2013, 01:26:03 PM » |
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Cool.. I'll have to look for that
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« Reply #12 on: February 27, 2013, 03:56:00 AM » |
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Not me, too much dental work so I have sensitive teeth. Though I do like those 12 ounce mini bottles of ginger ale.
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« Reply #13 on: February 28, 2013, 07:39:10 PM » |
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My mom has been buying mini cans of ginger ale.. not sure what they are in ounces.. but they're 222mls, so about 2 thirds of a regular can.. I suck them down a little too quick, though.. *G*
I mentioned to a couple of friends about an ice crusher, and why I wanted it.. one of them told me that I might be better off with a bag and a hammer.. *L*
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« Reply #14 on: February 28, 2013, 08:20:49 PM » |
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It stopped completely for me with the transplant - but then my hemoglobin bounced from 10-11 to 13-14!
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Riki
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« Reply #15 on: February 28, 2013, 09:05:43 PM » |
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I'm not anemic, I just like the feeling of the ice in the back of my throat...
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« Reply #16 on: March 01, 2013, 04:37:20 PM » |
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I love ice... even on a cold day when everyone is drinking a hot beverage.
Iced tea with lemon and diet sierra mist lemon lime soda are my favorites and
I even freeze my apple pie and thaw it for 20 sec in the microwave.
I rarely drink however but rinse my mouth when I feel thirsty keeping the weight gain to a minimum.
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« Reply #17 on: March 17, 2013, 08:46:45 AM » |
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I came across this post online for a similar "Nugget Ice" machine and it's $159.00 at Target which is what I saw but this paot claims cheaper so maybe it's an old post. Emerson Portable Ice Maker - $110-$138 http://www.target.com/dp/B0014DZ2YG?sort… |
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« Reply #18 on: April 23, 2013, 02:24:00 PM » |
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There's relief!! Ive just recently had my transplant (amazing i know) 11.04.2013!! I have no craving for ice what so ever!!! YIPPY!!
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Sam Maidment
From UK
2011 Diagnosed with End stage renal Failure (Formal diagnosis Alport's Syndrome) at the age of 21
April 2011 - August 2012 PD dialysis both day exchange and over night machine
September 2012 - In center hemodialysis since late 2012 3X a week 4 hours late evening 3rd shift
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Riki
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« Reply #20 on: April 24, 2013, 06:07:47 PM » |
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wow.. that sounds tasty.. I'd be careful with lemonade, though.. too much of it can put your potassium levels way up
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« Reply #21 on: April 25, 2013, 10:52:48 AM » |
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You have to read labels but I think a lot of powdered lemonade mixes don't actually have any lemon in them and therefore not much potassium.
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