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Posted 8/5/2010 4:02 AM (GMT 0)
I haven't been here in a while but thought I would give it a try.  I completed 45 IMRT treatments 3 and a half years ago and am doing pretty well.  My last PSA was at .8 and my dr. was pleased.  I mentioned this to him but didn't really get much info.   My energy level seems to have decreased in the last year.  He didn't seem concerned from a health standpoint but suggested more exercise would help.  I wondered if anyone has any suggestions for vitamins, supplements, or anything else in addition to exercise that may help increase my energy level?  Thanks for any suggestions!  trey
Posted 8/5/2010 11:22 AM (GMT 0)
There are a couple recent (past two weeks or so) regarding vitamins and supplements with tons of info.
Posted 8/5/2010 11:44 AM (GMT 0)
I am not aware of any vitamins or suppliments. Perhaps others can help. I should think that a healthy well rounded diet, a good nights sleep and reasonable amount of execise should get you there.
Posted 8/5/2010 12:14 PM (GMT 0)
Trey,

I read in our local paper of a new study by the National Cancer Institiute that multi-vitamins feed the cancer. But I have not been able to locate the study yet on the internet. But yes exercise and healthy lifestyle choices can only help. just not sure to what degree. Carrots are supposed to have ingredients that fight cancer. Good luck in your search.

Michael

Posted 8/5/2010 12:41 PM (GMT 0)
You might wish to google Mark Moyad and his varous books on nutrition, herbs, drugs and such. Considered  Mr. Smarts and very objective especially on things that are supposed to help PCa or not help....and has researched alot of this stuff. He is part of the staff on the Paactusa.org Newsletter and writes many articles for them, comes out like 4 times a year or so. They only ask for donation for their Newsletter which comes with alot of updated info on PCa issues, protocols, and devices (like slings and such).

Google- Mark Moyad
PaactNewsletter- www.paactusa.org
Posted 8/5/2010 1:08 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Trey..........you might want to have your levels of B-12, folate, D-3, iron(Ferritin), zinc, and some others tested. I did, and quite a few were either very low, or out of range. You might also check to see if any other RX meds you might be taking are prohibiting the absorption of above. I had been taking Omeprazole (Prilosec) for a gastro problem. Was on it for 2 1/2 years, and shouldnt have been on it more than 2 1/2 weeks!--------it wasn't until i researched and got confirmation from MD that it and other meds (Nexium, Prevacid, etc) prohibit the absorption of most of the above. My testosterone is fairly low, but we're trying to rule out the low-hanging fruit first :-)............yes, exercise is important. I run and lift but it's like a Catch-22--it's tough to exercise when you don't have the energy to.

Arnie in DE

Posted 8/5/2010 3:06 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks everyone for the great information.  I have a call in to my Dr. today to get all the results for last weeks bloodwork.  I specifically asked him to check my T level.  I'm considering getting some B 12 vitamins since they are suppose to help with energy.  Hopefully my report will include some info. on B 12 level.  I'm on medication for high blood pressure and wonder if that has impacted my energy levels.  I'll report as soon as they call back with the report.  Thanks again everyone for your replies!  Hope all is well with each of you!

trey1121

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