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Paisleykilt
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Posted: Fri May 11th, 2012 20:03 |
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Hello MP friends. Spring has sprung!
Please join us for our next Greater Vancouver Marshall Protocol Support Group lunch meeting
this Sunday, May 13th, at 1:00 PM
We will be meeting at our usual place in New Westminster, near the Columbia Skytrain station.
Come to hear progress stories, and to share knowledge and support.
Please RSVP to GVMPsupport@gmail.com so we can reserve space, or if you need a ride or the address. See you there!
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MP start May'11 (no breaks) | Lyme Disease/CFS/Fibromyalgia (depending which specialist to believe) | muscle/joint pain, severe fatigue, neurological symptoms | last 25D= 11.2 ng/mL Jan.'13
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Seth
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Posted: Fri May 11th, 2012 20:22 |
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Damn, I wish I could make it back to my favorite city/country.
I remember fishing for fashion bargains at the Salvation Army store at New West and having a drink after work in the bar under the New West station.
Anybody want to adopt a new Canadian? I'm pretty low-maintenance.. oh, but I come with a wife 
Last edited on Fri May 11th, 2012 20:38 by Seth
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Sarcoidosis |dx-Sep'09|Ph1-Mar'10|Ph2-Jul'10|Ph3-Jan'11|O-only-Aug'11|bone marrow biopsy|splenomegaly,lungs,joint/muscle/stomach pain,sweats,fatigue,headaches,mood swings,brain fog |25D<10ng/ml-Dec'10-June'11| DEATH TO THE BUGS!
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leroybrown
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Posted: Sat May 12th, 2012 01:26 |
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I wish I wasn't so far away! Then again, I think if I went I'd never want to leave.
Deb
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Life could be worse. Things could get bad. - Barney Bentall
Aplastic anemia Apr/10, PRCA Jan/09, Agranulocytosis 1991
25D = 25 1,25D = 58 Aug 18/09|25D<4.8 Mar/10|10.8 Nov/12
Ph1: Sept 29/09 benicar q8hrs * Nov 26/09 q6hrs *
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Paisleykilt
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Posted: Sat May 12th, 2012 19:49 |
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FYI: The GVMP support group meets every month and tourists are welcome (with or without wives/spouses )!
Ken L, whose interview by Amy Proal is published in Bacteriality.com, is the driving force behind this group, so huge thanks to him for facilitating it! 
This month's meeting might consist of only a small group since it's Mother's Day as well.
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MP start May'11 (no breaks) | Lyme Disease/CFS/Fibromyalgia (depending which specialist to believe) | muscle/joint pain, severe fatigue, neurological symptoms | last 25D= 11.2 ng/mL Jan.'13
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leroybrown
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Posted: Sat May 12th, 2012 20:30 |
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What goes on in the group? I dunno, I have a lot of aeroplan miles...
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Life could be worse. Things could get bad. - Barney Bentall
Aplastic anemia Apr/10, PRCA Jan/09, Agranulocytosis 1991
25D = 25 1,25D = 58 Aug 18/09|25D<4.8 Mar/10|10.8 Nov/12
Ph1: Sept 29/09 benicar q8hrs * Nov 26/09 q6hrs *
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Liopluridon
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Posted: Sun May 13th, 2012 01:28 |
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Nice, my sister lives in New West. I went to 10th grade in Surrey.
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Sarcoidosis/lungs & skin 125D52 25D14(JUL08)
Started MP Aug 08
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JaneAgain
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Posted: Wed May 16th, 2012 23:12 |
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This is great to know! I'm going to try to time my next trip down with a meeting. 
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MP start Jun'10* (no breaks) | Lyme, RMSF, Fibromyalgia | brain fog, fatigue, anxiety, lightheadedness, parasthesia in extremities | last 25D= (no results yet) | *reached full MP Olmesartan dose Jun'11
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Paisleykilt
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Posted: Wed Jun 6th, 2012 13:34 |
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from GVMPsupport@gmail.com
Hello MP friends.
Please join us for our next Greater Vancouver Marshall Protocol Support Group lunch meeting
this Sunday, June 10th, at 1:00 PM
We will be meeting at our usual place in New Westminster, near the Columbia Skytrain station.
We have invited a special guest to this meeting: a medical student who wants to learn about chronic illness.
Come to share your progress and to help educate someone who is entering our medical system. You won't get many chances to have an influence like this.
Please RSVP to gvmpsupport@gmail.com
so we can reserve space, or if you need a ride or the address. See you there!
Last edited on Wed Jun 6th, 2012 13:40 by Paisleykilt
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MP start May'11 (no breaks) | Lyme Disease/CFS/Fibromyalgia (depending which specialist to believe) | muscle/joint pain, severe fatigue, neurological symptoms | last 25D= 11.2 ng/mL Jan.'13
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Paisleykilt
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Posted: Thu Jul 5th, 2012 03:11 |
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From the Greater Vancouver MP Support Group:
Hello MP friends:
Well, summer has finally arrived so....
Let's have a BACKYARD BARBECUE!
Potluck style
this Sunday, July 8th, at 1:00 PM
Location: Same as last summer in Surrey. (RSVP for directions)
These are always a lot of fun. Bring family, friends and food. Newcomers especially welcome.
Come to share your progress and to help those who are new to the MP.
Please RSVP to Ken at gvmpsupport@gmail.com
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MP start May'11 (no breaks) | Lyme Disease/CFS/Fibromyalgia (depending which specialist to believe) | muscle/joint pain, severe fatigue, neurological symptoms | last 25D= 11.2 ng/mL Jan.'13
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bikercj
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Posted: Fri Jul 6th, 2012 04:35 |
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I need info for Aug, cause I may be in Everett WA at the right time. BTW, do I need a passport to cross there and back?
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MP Start Sep'10 | MCTD Dx Oct'09 | CFS or FM, anxiety '96 | 1,25D61 25D28 Apr'10 | last 25D=16 ng/mL Dec'11
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Paisleykilt
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Posted: Fri Jul 6th, 2012 05:07 |
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GVMP support meetings are on the second Sunday of every month:
August's meeting is on August 12th.
September's meeting is on September 9th.
Hopefully this gives some of you who might be travelling a chance to plan in advance!
I'm not sure about the current rules for Americans regarding passports. Sorry! 
(As a Canadian I now use mine every time I go to the U.S, though.) 
As always, RSVP to GVMPsupport@gmail.com
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MP start May'11 (no breaks) | Lyme Disease/CFS/Fibromyalgia (depending which specialist to believe) | muscle/joint pain, severe fatigue, neurological symptoms | last 25D= 11.2 ng/mL Jan.'13
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bikercj
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Posted: Mon Jul 9th, 2012 01:06 |
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Anyone with info on whether I can get there without a passport would be valuable. I'd like to bring someone who is not on the MP, and his wife. They need this.
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MP Start Sep'10 | MCTD Dx Oct'09 | CFS or FM, anxiety '96 | 1,25D61 25D28 Apr'10 | last 25D=16 ng/mL Dec'11
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Hogan
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Posted: Mon Jul 9th, 2012 02:21 |
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I believe some states have a type of driver's license that you pay extra for that don't require a passport, but all others do. If you don't have this type of driver's license you will definitely need a passport.
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MP Start June'08|CFS and FM diagnosed 1990| Severe relapse after florquinoline antibiotics 2007|Chronic lung congestion and infections|Graves Disease diagnosed 18 months into MP. Dec 2007, 1,25D=69 25D=26, latest 25D is Nov 12, d25=10.
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bikercj
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Posted: Mon Jul 9th, 2012 05:55 |
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Bummer, flying to WA on the 26th of this month. Not enough time to get a passport before I leave. I've heard about the DL, but don't know how to get one. They plan to require them for flights within US.
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MP Start Sep'10 | MCTD Dx Oct'09 | CFS or FM, anxiety '96 | 1,25D61 25D28 Apr'10 | last 25D=16 ng/mL Dec'11
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leroybrown
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Posted: Mon Jul 9th, 2012 12:06 |
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I hope this helps. You might want to call customs to find out for sure.
Deb
http://canada.usembassy.gov/traveling_to_canada/passport-requirements.html
Beginning June 1, 2009, it was established that travelers entering the U.S. through a land or sea border must present a passport or WHTI-compliant document.
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Starting June 1, 2009, U.S. citizens returning home from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean or Bermuda, by land or sea, are required to present one of the travel documents listed below.
U.S. Passport – This is an internationally recognized travel document that verifies a person’s identity and nationality. It is accepted for travel by air, land and sea.
U.S. Passport Card – This is a new, limited-use travel document that fits in your wallet and costs less than a
U.S. Passport. It is only valid for travel by land and sea.
Enhanced Driver’s License (EDL) – Several states
and Canadian provinces are issuing this driver’s license
or identification document that denotes identity and citizenship. It is specifically designed for cross-border travel into the U.S. by land or sea.
Trusted Traveler Program Cards – Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI or FAST enrollment cards can speed your entry into the U.S. and are issued only to pre-approved, low-risk travelers. The cards are valid for use at land or sea; the NEXUS card can be used in airports with a NEXUS kiosk.
Special Groups – Information for Children, Groups of Children, Native Americans, "Closed Loop" Cruises, U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents, U.S. Military, Merchant Mariners, Ferries and Small Boats, and Boaters.
Knowing what documents are required and having them ready when you return home will help streamline the entry process and ensure your return to the U.S. is as smooth as possible.
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Life could be worse. Things could get bad. - Barney Bentall
Aplastic anemia Apr/10, PRCA Jan/09, Agranulocytosis 1991
25D = 25 1,25D = 58 Aug 18/09|25D<4.8 Mar/10|10.8 Nov/12
Ph1: Sept 29/09 benicar q8hrs * Nov 26/09 q6hrs *
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Paisleykilt
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Posted: Mon Jul 9th, 2012 16:25 |
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Great info, Deb! Thank you!
The barbecue yesterday was a great success! Lots of MP-friendly food, along with both veteran and newbie MP-ers sharing interesting anecdotes and tips.
THANK YOU to Ken for hosting such a positive gathering and for providing a safe, comfortable environment for everyone to talk, listen, and learn!
-Looking forward to more MP 'summer institutes' chez vous!
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MP start May'11 (no breaks) | Lyme Disease/CFS/Fibromyalgia (depending which specialist to believe) | muscle/joint pain, severe fatigue, neurological symptoms | last 25D= 11.2 ng/mL Jan.'13
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bikercj
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Posted: Thu Jul 12th, 2012 05:40 |
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Dang! Thanks Deb, for the border info. I checked out the links and I can't go. Perhaps I will next time I'm up. It gives me incentive to get the passport soon though.
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MP Start Sep'10 | MCTD Dx Oct'09 | CFS or FM, anxiety '96 | 1,25D61 25D28 Apr'10 | last 25D=16 ng/mL Dec'11
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Paisleykilt
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Posted: Sun Aug 5th, 2012 19:09 |
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REMINDER!!!!!
Hello MP friends:
Time for another SUMMER BACKYARD BARBECUE!
Potluck style
next SUNDAY, AUGUST 12th at 1:00 PM
Location: Same as last month, in Surrey. (RSVP to GVMPsupport@gmail.com for directions.)
Yummy steaks, burgers, sausages will be supplied.
Bring drinks or a small dish if you like. Family, friends and newcomers are most welcome.
If you need a ride from the King George Skytrain (or from anywhere), please write.
Come share your progress and/or help those who are new to the MP.
The weather forecast looks perfect!
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MP start May'11 (no breaks) | Lyme Disease/CFS/Fibromyalgia (depending which specialist to believe) | muscle/joint pain, severe fatigue, neurological symptoms | last 25D= 11.2 ng/mL Jan.'13
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Dr Trevor Marshall
Foundation Staff
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Posted: Sun Aug 5th, 2012 20:44 |
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Congrats to Ken on creating the BC website at http://mpsuccess.yolasite.com/
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Paisleykilt
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Posted: Mon Sep 3rd, 2012 02:08 |
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This is a reminder from GVMPsupport@gmail.com
Hello Greater Vancouver MP Friends:
Well, summer is ending, so ...
let's have one last BACKYARD BARBECUE!
Potluck style
Sunday, September 9th, at 1:00 PM
Location: Same as last time in Surrey. (RSVP GVMPsupport@gmail.com for directions.)
These are always a lot of fun. Bring family, friends and food. Newcomers especially welcome!
Barbecued steak, sausage and burgers will be supplied. Bring a drink or dessert if you like.
Come to share your progress and to help those who are new to the MP.
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MP start May'11 (no breaks) | Lyme Disease/CFS/Fibromyalgia (depending which specialist to believe) | muscle/joint pain, severe fatigue, neurological symptoms | last 25D= 11.2 ng/mL Jan.'13
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