Epi4Dogs Foundation Inc.’s mission is the advancement of science and education relating to EPI (Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency), yielding useful insights and positive outcomes in better managing EPI in dogs and cats. Our goals are to support and/or collaborate with veterinary EPI research and researchers, and to promote EPI awareness by educating the general public, pet owners, pet organizations, rescue and shelter organizations, veterinary schools and veterinarians.
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Announcements
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Mister Admin » 13 Dec 2018, 16:20
To make the forum easier to read all announcements with now appear in their own ' Announcements ' section.
Please visit Announcements to read important information.
While you are there, click the 'spanner' menu item to...
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13 Dec 2018, 16:20
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Samples Needed!!!!
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Olesia711 » 07 Feb 2024, 12:30
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We are very pleased to announce that Epi4Dogs will be working with the University of Georgia geneticists, Dr. Leigh Anne Clark and Thais Fontenelle Carvalho Leme. They are looking in a new direction for the possible genetic...
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Hi Robert,
Just wanted to let you know that i contacted the researchers regarding your survey, and Thais will be contacting you directly. She apologized but said they received over 600 wonderful responses and that she is...
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Last post by Olesia711
02 Dec 2024, 14:07
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Possible EPI/SID
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Jules » 11 Dec 2024, 10:26
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Hello everyone, I have been reading in this forum trying to absorb all the great information on here in hopes of getting some guidence for my 16 yr old dog, Lily (JRT/Chi mix). First, some background, this is lengthy.
Lily...
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Just take the amount you were going to give her 1 time a day and split that into 2 little doses.
1/32 t twice a day for 1/16t total daily.
Jill
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Last post by jilbert57
11 Dec 2024, 21:46
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Fur loss?
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SallyAnne » 22 Nov 2024, 15:00
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Hi everyone,
I’ve noticed that my girl is shedding some fur around her butt area. Has anyone else experienced this? She’s been on her enzymes for only a week now (newly diagnosed) and had two B12 shots and some slippery elm...
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I don't know if it is mostly because of how the micrazym works or what. When he had diarrhea, you could see some of the pellets in his poop. None were there when the diarrhea stopped. His tail area was a lot worse when he...
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Last post by Eddiespaghetti
11 Dec 2024, 13:53
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Acidic smelling burps and FOUL toots
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TheFatCampKid » 03 Dec 2024, 08:29
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Elvira has been stable for 6-7 months with the Enzyme Diane made into capsules, slippery elm, and B-12.
Sunday I could hear her stomach gurgling from across the room. Her toots are room-clearing. Yesterday she started...
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Yikes. Elvira isnt even 2 years old.
We’ve been managing this since March (she was diagnosed at 10 months).
I understand that her body may have hit a plateau of sorts. But, it concerns me a bit that she’s already needing...
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Last post by TheFatCampKid
10 Dec 2024, 12:36
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Pup with EPI - please help
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SallyAnne » 16 Nov 2024, 04:24
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Hello everyone, I’m new here…
My female Akita was just diagnosed with EPI (TLI <1.0). She just turned 1 year this month. In September, she suddenly had a strange yellow poop. Within a couple of weeks it was daily diarrhea....
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i am all for trying oral B12...... less stress for the dog gong to the vet office for a shot.
Our observations here on the forum is that the oral B12 often works better than the B12 shots... HOWEVER.... that being said......
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Last post by Olesia711
10 Dec 2024, 12:22
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Atypical EPI in mixed breed dog
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C61010 » 28 Nov 2024, 09:48
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Hello!
I have a mixed breed (staffy/pitbull/beagle/sheltie) dog who was recently diagnosed with EPI (TLI of 1.7). However, he has a very atypical presentation. He also had a low resting cortisol, so we had an ACTH stim...
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okay.... now that i know this is not EPI + Addisons (and most likely not Cushings or A-typical Cushings either) i can join back in the conversation with what i know.
It sounds like your vet had the right thought about...
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Last post by Olesia711
10 Dec 2024, 12:13
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Canadian-based Company
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TigerBiger » 15 Nov 2023, 12:51
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Hello all,
We're creating a company here in Canada to be an enzyme provider. This will avoid import tariffs and currency exchange rates.
To do this, one of the Market validation stages involve - will people want this?- if...
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HI SAlly,
we never heard back from this fellow... not sure if they were able to get this company off the ground or if they ran into legalities.... i'll send him an email and check for you. I tried contacting him in the past...
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Last post by Olesia711
10 Dec 2024, 11:39
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EPI flare-up?
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IHerkhof » 07 Dec 2024, 11:14
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Hello,
We have a 14 year old pug who has been diagnosed with EPI for over 5 years. She had been doing very well using enzymes which we order through Enzyme Diane . Lately she has been loosing weight, but eating her usual...
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I would substitute canned plain pumpkin for the rice. Cook a chicken breast, chop it up and add 1/4c plain pumpkin. If that mix comes to 1 cup with pumpkin, add 3/4 teaspoon enzyme and a little room temp water. Stir and let...
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Last post by jilbert57
10 Dec 2024, 10:03
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Oh, This Cat...
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Montgomery » 07 Dec 2024, 21:54
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Montgomery is very stable and happy. He is energetic and active, a very healthy weight, good appetite, no gas, solid, well-formed stools. His routine has not changed...Yet, he now feels the need to litterbox the livingroom...
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This is a fun discussion, with all us old-timers(4dogs members) talking about a cat who may be experiencing sundowners syndrome. I'm getting on, and I'm really hoping this doesn't happen to me. Especially the pooping part....
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Last post by Montgomery
09 Dec 2024, 21:25
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Treats for an EPI dog
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mary401339 » 09 Dec 2024, 04:33
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Can you recommend how treats can be given to an EPI dog? Is the enzyme necessary for an occasional treat? How do others handle this? Thank you.
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Perfect suggestion, thanks Jill!
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Last post by Olesia711
09 Dec 2024, 10:08
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New and overwhelmed
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SueZ » 05 Dec 2024, 13:33
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We began our journey with Trixzee (5-year-old, female, GSD) in August 2024. We noticed more and more episodes of diarrhea and vomiting shortly after she ate her meals. One thing that I noticed was that T's vomit had no...
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How long was the food in the stomach before it would get puked out undigested? If a meal was recent, you would expect the food to be undigested. If it's many hours later, that's more of a concern.
3 possibles that come to...
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Last post by Chance
07 Dec 2024, 01:38
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Blood Test Results/not TLI yet review request
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Magchick » 15 Feb 2021, 10:59
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Got some results back that I would like some help interpreting IF someone is so inclined.
Test result Range
triglycerides 26 29-91
Precision PSL (pancreatic enzy 10 24-140
platelet count 101 170-400
neutrophils 47 60-77...
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typically lentils are not that agreeable with EPI dogs..... peas/lentils (peas especially) can trigger or make SID/SIBO/Dysbiosis worse.
Some dogs can have a little bit, but with others, it gives them an upset tummy, and...
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Last post by Olesia711
04 Dec 2024, 15:11
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Tylosin Dosage Question
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Bowers » 02 Jul 2023, 10:23
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Hello!
My vet prescribed a daily dosage of 1200 mg of Tylosin. We will be giving it to my boy for at least 45 days. Does this dosage sound okay?
Thank you!
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I think the vet prescribed 1200mg as the daily dose, so it should be 600mg twice a day. That being said, I would give 1/4th a teaspoon twice a day. Since it's the closest to what you need.
Tylosin is incredibly safe for dogs...
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Last post by Eddiespaghetti
04 Dec 2024, 13:56
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Mucusy stools & nausea - SIB/SIBO?
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SophieBean » 21 Nov 2024, 16:54
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Hello EPI Family,
My girl Sophie (6+ years since EPI diagnosis) has recently been experiencing loose (not pure diarrhea), mucusy/greasy stools with urgency, and seems rather nauseous for the last week and a half. My theory...
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hmm... if the acid reflux is really bad.... typically we suggest Omeprazole.... but if you can get Gastro Elm or even just SLippery Elm to help onstead of resorting to Omeprazole, that would be even better. Hopefully this...
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Last post by Olesia711
02 Dec 2024, 11:30
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NEW HERE - ALL SIGNS LEAD TO EPI
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Lizhigs15 » 29 Nov 2024, 14:34
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Hi All!
New here! Joined to hopefully get some insight on my girl Millie (will be 5 in April) Mix (German Sheperd/American Staford)
A little background:
2020: Parvo & Coccidia as a puppy / adopted at 5 months old
puppy...
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Welcome to you and Millie! I did write out a big long response last night, and somehow it disappeared!
It's great that you and your vet have run the GI panel already to check for EPI. Kudos to you for that. And the details...
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Last post by Chance
01 Dec 2024, 01:10
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ACD with EPI for 2 years - needing advice
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Dude » 20 Nov 2024, 07:28
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Hi EPI family, my ACD Dude has been living with EPI for 2 years now and has thankfully gained back his weight and has been living a relatively normal dog life. Since the beginning, I have been using Epizyme Rx powder (4...
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Hmmmm, yes, cutting back on the enzymes is a great idea, and I don't believe there is any reason to not just do it straight away. Maybe that will take care of the whole bag of chips.
RV living with a gassy pooch. OY!---P
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Last post by Tuckaboo Pam
29 Nov 2024, 14:15
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Happy ThanksGiving!!!
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Olesia711 » 27 Nov 2024, 12:02
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Wishing everyone a happy and safe THANKSGIVING DAY with friends and family..... and our beloved pets!
Just remember..... be careful with what your furry four-legged family member eats.
11.27.14-Thanksgiving-Dogs4.jpg
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Happy Thanksgiving to all!
Jill
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Last post by jilbert57
28 Nov 2024, 08:32
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RESOLVED : Dog with Pancreatitis, IBD, HGE, Reflux
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TonyAU » 22 Nov 2024, 23:02
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It's been a while since i posted. I wanted to follow up and thank everyone here who contributed to helping with my dog's (Australia cavoodle now 7 yo) recovery and wellbeing.
My dog from 6 months until recently suffered...
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I am sooo glad you found something that helps with all these issues! Well done! There is always sooo much trial and error getting them stable after any type of diagnosis. That's the really hard part...every dog is different,...
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Last post by TonyAU
28 Nov 2024, 07:40
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CREON offer for EPI dogs in Australia
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Olesia711 » 27 Nov 2024, 11:50
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We have a member, Sharon, in Australia who recently lost her EPI pet and has the following CREON that she would like to pay it forward and donate to those in need (in AUS).
16 bottles of Creon 10,000 (100 caps per bottle)...
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Oh that is so very kind to offer to donate all that Creon! Really kind.
I would be willing to kill for all of that Creon! I wish I was a little closer! Really do.
Very kind to pay it forward. It will make someone else's...
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Last post by Chance
28 Nov 2024, 00:47
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Mila my GSD
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Rmcintosh » 08 Jul 2024, 16:41
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Hi my name is Robert. A few weeks ago Mila my 2 yr old GSD was diagnosed with epi. She was 77 pounds 3 months ago and currently weighs 50. Working with our vet we were starting to get solid poops. Through different...
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Good that Mila is gaining weight! That's encouraging!
I think if you are concerned about running out of food, you should probably start slowly introducing the other ingredients you have now, to help stretch things out. It...
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Last post by Chance
28 Nov 2024, 00:25
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Farting and burping...sibo ?
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Junemason1973 » 25 Nov 2024, 17:34
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Hi all,
So Jyn's been doing really well, he's on Chemeyes enzyme power, Chemeyes probiotic and Oxycare.
I tried taking him off the Oxycare, as he's been on them for months now, and he did fine for about 2 weeks and then he...
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Rylee never had Baytril. Since Chance couldn't do Tylosin at all, and we wanted to try to avoid Metro, the vet had recommended Baytril. He'd said it was a bacteria inhibitor, like Tylosin. So I thought it might be worth...
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Last post by Chance
27 Nov 2024, 02:12
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Small bowel diarrhea
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Sebby » 24 Nov 2024, 04:27
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My Labrador has suffered from this intermittently since we got him and I would like to understand it more (this website has a wonderful article which mentions it and is the only place I have found any info).
He often has a...
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That's often the age old question, why is the first poop decent, followed by softer ones later! That's not uncommon, in any species lol. With Chance he had that issue very noticeable when he had a food that was too rich for...
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Last post by Chance
24 Nov 2024, 20:59
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Sebby the Labrador
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Sebby » 17 Nov 2024, 14:01
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Hi
I'm new to the forum, 1st time posting. I would like to apologise as I am after some general advice and the most helpful article I found was on this site so I hoped maybe someone here would be kind enough to give me some...
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the best i can suggest is just make a list of what does and doesn't agree and serve what works. After running the few tests that we did, my vet said as long as i can feed him healthy stuff that agree with him (i go by the...
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Last post by Olesia711
24 Nov 2024, 10:53
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Cavalier King Charles with EPI
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JJinOhio » 11 Nov 2024, 11:50
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Hi, have just joined this group after my 6 year old CKCS was diagnosed with EPI. Vet thought it couldnt be the case given his breed, but he had all the symptoms and blood work confirmed. I have attached in case helpful! So...
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Thank you both!!! 💙
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Last post by JJinOhio
23 Nov 2024, 14:38
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Another new to EPI post - a few questions
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edixon88 » 23 Nov 2024, 10:43
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Hi All, first off thank you for this resource - I've been reading so much online that it's been overwhelming but it's great to have a community like this. This will be a long post to include as many details as I can and at...
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Hi Eric, and welcome to you and Duncan. You've had a lot of bad news lately, and we hope to help you get his EPI under control.
I hope the cancer stays away for good, now that you've removed the tumors. FYI, and off...
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23 Nov 2024, 14:34
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