OK, there aren't many things I have irrational reactions to but chewing ice is one of them! If I hear ice chewing for more than 5 seconds, and it is almost guaranteed to be an excursion into hell for me as the person usually has a full glass of ice, I literally want to scream and jump the hell out of my body when I hear it I really don't know why but it makes me sooooo nervous

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

That's what happends to me and wet cotton.
I'm bambakophobic

Muse2NOPharaoh said:

that's what i was gonna say!!!

You need to come to dinner at my place tonight. I'm cooking a fav recipe from Paul Prudhomme's Louisiana Kitchens cookbook: fish with pecan butter and meuniere sauce. It's really tasty with umpteen flavors. I'm serving it with rice cooked in duck broth and corn on the cob. Serving corn bread, too, so a little heavy on the corn stuffs. Green salad.....

xplnyrslf said:

well, i can't eat half that stuff but the corn on the cob and cornbread sounds great!

Anxiety said:

There's no protein! Instead, I'd make falaefel with pita! Served with jajick: yogurt and cucumber with a titch of garlic.....and hummus, eggplant salad....stuffed grape leaves, feta, olives. spinach salad with toasted pine nuts.
(note to self, anxiety is veg...)
I also make tortellini with cheese, ratatoullie, ( I like it with feta for lunch)
I also have a Chinese egg roll recipe with tofu and tons of good stuff, sprouts, cabbage, celery, mushrooms.....substitutes as a burrito! With plum sauce or soy with a titch of tabasco.
Although I'm a meat eater, I do vegetables....and protein substitutes.
I make the best refried beans with vegetable broth. You roast the vegetables, then simmer them in water.
Being vegetarian doesn't mean boring as far as flavors.....

xplnyrslf said:

that's the key right there. and i never skimp with spices and flavorings when i cook!

and you can make middle eastern dishes for me ANY. TIME.

Anxiety said:

Hokay!

I once munched on a mint flavored Dilly Bar sized sling-box.

I have the same thing, Anx.

I was told by a doctor friend that chewing ice is more common in women and is normally a sign of an "iron deficiency"...


I just saw Muse's post...
[Edited 6/4/07 20:42pm]

http://www.webmd.com/food...al-mystery

Here's some info on iron deficiency anemia and chewing ice from webmd.

I like it with nacho cheese.

Since it was men's Health week, here's more:

Iron Deficiency AnemiaFont SizeA A A Treatment Overview
Treatment for iron deficiency anemia focuses on increasing your iron stores so they reach normal levels and identifying and controlling any conditions that caused the anemia. If your anemia is caused by:

A disease or condition, such as bleeding, your doctor will take steps to correct the problem.
Not having enough iron in your diet or being unable to absorb iron, your doctor will work with you to develop a plan to increase your iron levels.
Taking iron supplement pills and eating more foods high in iron will correct most cases of iron deficiency anemia. You usually take iron pills 1 to 3 times a day. To get the most benefit from the pills, take them with vitamin C (ascorbic acid) pills or orange juice. Vitamin C helps your body absorb more iron.

Most people start to feel better within a few days of beginning treatment. Even though you feel better, you will need to keep taking the pills for several months to build up your iron stores. Sometimes it takes up to 6 months of treatment with iron supplements before iron levels return to normal.

If your anemia is severe, your doctor may give you a blood transfusion to correct your anemia quickly and then have you start on iron supplement pills and a diet high in iron.

If you have an iron absorption problem and are not able to increase your iron levels by taking pills or increasing the amount of iron in your diet, you may need to have iron replacement shots throughout your life.

To monitor your condition, your doctor will use blood tests, such as:

A complete blood count (CBC), to look at the shape, color, number, and size of your blood cells.
Iron tests, which measure the amount of iron in your blood.
A reticulocyte count, to monitor the effectiveness of treatment. Reticulocytes are immature red blood cells produced by the bone marrow and released into the bloodstream. When reticulocyte counts increase, it usually indicates that iron replacement treatment is effective.
A ferritin level test, which reflects how much iron may be stored in the body.
Usually, people can eliminate iron deficiency anemia by taking iron as pills or shots and adding iron in their diet. If your anemia is not corrected with these treatments, your doctor will do additional testing to look for other causes of your anemia, such as new bleeding or difficulty absorbing iron from pills. These tests may be the same as those initially used to diagnose your anemia.

What To Think About
If you suspect you have iron deficiency anemia, do not take iron pills without consulting your doctor. Taking iron pills could delay the diagnosis of a serious problem such as colorectal cancer or a bleeding ulcer.If the anemia is not due to iron deficiency, taking iron pills will not relieve the anemia and could cause poisoning (iron toxicity). It could also cause an iron overload condition called hemochromatosis, especially in people who have a genetic tendency toward storing too much iron in their bodies.

In some people, iron pills cause stomach discomfort, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, and black stool. Iron is best absorbed if taken on an empty stomach, but if you are having these problems, you may need to take the pills with food. Do not take iron pills with milk, caffeinated drinks, or antacids.

Iron supplement shots can cause side effects. Shots given in a vein (intravenously, IV) pose the risk of an allergic reaction. Shots given in the muscle of the buttock (intramuscularly, IM) may produce permanent tattoolike marks on the skin.
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WebMD Medical Reference from Healthwise
[Edited 6/5/07 7:58am]

little kids chew ice. adults do heroin. grow up.

live4lust said:

good luck with that, sir

Anxiety said:

do you enjoy falafel?

My dog chews ice...

kma said:

My dog loved them, too. He actually loved them too much--he used to chomp on ice cubes and he had to go to the doggie dentist. We were supposed to stop giving him them, but I snuck a couple to him. He also liked snow.

live4lust said:

My friend has a dog who loves ice. To make it extra yummy, the guy freezes kibble and pieces of banana into ice cubes. Dog goes nuts over them.

Christopher, you could freeze candy into your ice!

Or just straight-up sugar!

HereToRockYourWorld said:

maple nut goodies in ice

Anxiety said:

This is a classic sign of anemia. If you haven't been feeling well, see a doctor and make sure you're not anemic.

My wife just went through this.

RodeoSchro said:

nah, i don't think that's the problem. i'm feeling fine. i think it's just that the temperature has finally gotten pleasant and it's a good way to cool off, and i've gotten hooked on it. of course, i was chewing on ice all through winter, too...

Anxiety said:

Try it and report back.
[Edited 6/5/07 19:37pm]

This applies to me too. Whenever I get a drink with ice in it, I have to chew each cube.