This is not a place that we accept disrespect to either members and or Moderators! I saw nothing on Sherrines post that that suggest that her post was better! I asked her to comment here on this...
My son is 22 and they think he has it. I did a lot of research on supplements. He's taking 3g fish oil, 2000-3000 iu vit D and a multi. You may want to research the benefits of supplements, take care...
I agree with the study, steroids may fix it but can do more long term damage; but I wish for my son's sake another treatment was possible. We discovered it a few weeks after the event as we thought...
I've done a lot of research into supplements, and am taking a bunch. These work for me. As a start, try her on a multi, vit D and cal/mag. Source Naturals Lifeforce Multi Capsules Minami Omega Fish...
SE, no need to find that paper, there's only one brand of Curamin as it's a proprietary blend by Terry Naturally...iherb.com has competitive pricing http://www.curamin.com/ Laura...
Take heart, Tara, It sounds like you, at the very least, have a vitamin deficiency. A lack of B vitamins and magnesium can cause tingling, B12 , zinc a loss of taste I would spend the next two months...
Thanks, Maggie, for your apology ... it meant a lot. I have past experiences, too, that sometimes cloud my judgment. In the future, you can always edit your post with the pencil in the upper right...
For those on medications, please read below before buying Curamin. The ingredient DLPA (DL-Phenylalanine) can interact with some meds, and dangerously! Best to ask your doctor if the below applies to...
Hi medfree, It has good reviews on the net, but you'll want to take a look at the amount of Omega's it has ... the product has very low EPA and DHA because the fish components include cod, which...
For those interested in "addiction" comments In the true definition, we're all addicts! For the cultural definition, only if we originally intended to get high... i.e. substance abuse. Taking extra...
Hi Hawk, I personally wouldn't come clean with your doc, most docs get irritated when their patients don't follow their recommendations, especially with narcotics. You also run the risk of him...
A discussion is happening on the Fibromyalgia forum on the supplements Curamin and Krill oil. Both are helping with chronic pain and inflammation. I thought I would list a summary and a copy of my...
Curamin contains DLPA (DL-Phenylalanine), Boswellia, Curcumin, and Nattokinase. It looks like a great supplement to include all four supplements that help pain and inflammation! I noticed the site...
Sam, I see you've found support in the depression forum, too. Speaking from personal experience, the level of pain will cause one to withdraw and be depressed. I went for therapy for years, and tried...
My son had ON as his first and only event this year at 22yrs. From what I read, especially with the results of the ONTT in TO, it's risky to use steroids. The risk is a recurrence of ON later on....
Wow, not an easy road..don't give up! Construction work is a tough job physically ... are there any retraining opportunities or programs? Here in Canada, the government pays people to go back to...
The study is flawed, its interpretation by a sensational site like livescience is suspect. This article explains more:...
my other post lists the ones I take ... here's a site that may help identify...otherwise I try stuff, then take a break to feel if my body misses it....
Hi My son had one event and they think he has MS. I did a lot of research on what supplements to take. The advice for immune boosters is right, except Vit A and C are ok to take. When the doctors...
I did it without a doctor with the help of the website www.theroadback.org. Very supportive and free, Laura...
Brain zaps are a symptom of wd from ant-convulsants. They went away fro me in two weeks. Also if your soda is diet, the diet ingredients (aspartame) can excite the nerves, best to stick with regular...
I was greatly helped by the advice on www.theroadback.org. Free ebook which describes wd symptoms. For me, the crying stopped after 1 month, it does get better!...
I switched from meds (clonazepam, ativan, seroquel, lyrica, and an SNRI) to supplements for anxiety and it's working. It does take a few months for the brain to readjust after meds. It took 2 months...
Pain is tough, especially the back as you need your back for just about everything you do! A lot of great suggestions so far. The only other things I would add is ... 1. to strengthen your stomach...
Hi Sam, Wow, you've had a tough road so early in life. One thing, in time, you'll be a stronger person for having lived through such trauma and your compassion towards others will be increased. Some...
Congrats and good luck, Laura! ... your level of compassion and kindness will help many, from another :turn:...
I find swimming to be the least impact for hip and back pain, plus the sauna afterwards really helps!...
Hi Josh, I used to be a weight lifter before falling ill with fibromyalgia. I was at a point of sculpted back thigh muscles, two hour a day workout with two hours of additional cardio. When the...
Thanks very much for your insight! I had tried the fibro board with no luck. This board seems to be more pro-active in finding complementary alternatives in addition to pain meds....
Sorry to hear you're struggling. This forum has a lot of supportive people. One thought to check, has your doctor checked your Vitamin D levels? The severity of scoliosis can be affected by a lack of...
Numbness of the hands/feet can be caused by a Vitamin B1 deficiency, and, seeing she was eating gluten at the time, her gut may not have been absorbing her B vitamins or vegetables. I would recommend...
I would recommend going back to the doctor treating your diabetes. Rashes, sceleritis, burning feelings are symptomatic of the complications of Type 1 diabetes. With the fatigue, it could be you need...
It works for me! 5 minutes and it feels like I drank 2 cups of coffee, very energizing, just don't stare directly at it....
Dear almost medfree, Bravo for focusing on eating well and having the strength to avoid the strong meds! I'm trying to do the same and often wish I didn't start narcotics, a slippery slope of...
Because you mentioned you're eating a lot and are under the stress of University studies, it's probably extra acid production in your stomach. Even though the pain is on the right side, stomach pain...
I've tried the medication route for pain relief and am trying the DL-Phenylalanine supplement. Has anyone had any success with this? Thanks for your thoughts! Here's a brief history: I've tried just...
The thing that helps me the most is to learn as much as possible about my disease and focus on vitamin supplements to help my body be its strongest. You're not alone, being in pain causes depression....
yes, I think a tattoo would hurt like hell...it's painful for a healthy person. It's a rapid needle piercing the skin. If getting a blood test is manageable, you will probably be ok. Maybe you can...
There have been clinical experiments where people take more than 10mg, but if 10mg isn't doing anything to help you sleep, it's likely the supplement is not working for you as 3mg is all that is...
Hi Kitten5502, thanks, glad to hear you're on the home stretch. It's tricky about the caffeine. The herbal teas from Traditional Medicines don't contain caffeine (except green or white tea), or you...
Sorry to hear your wife is becoming more ill. From everything I've read, I subscribe to the cause of fibromyalgia being a mycoplasma (small bacteria). The reasoning behind a stressful event...
I just remembered another thought. I'm not a doctor, but references on the net say that it's not a good idea to go cold turkey when quitting gabapentin, there's a risk of seizures. If you doctor is...
It's a tough road withdrawing from a medication, keep positive that your symptoms will end someday! The medication is used to increase your GABA in your brain, to help the pain caused by your nervous...
I've done a lot of research into supplements, and am taking a bunch. I was searching old vitamin posts and was wondering what vitamins made a difference. I don't get colds anymore and have more...
I take DL-phenylaline (source naturals DLPA), it helps. L-cartinine is supposed to help. Some B vits are not enough, take a look at the multivitamin guide at http://www.multivitaminguide.org/, An...
The muscle spasms are likely a magnesium deficiency. Also, the anticonvulsant meds you're on can cause a biotin deficiency, check if you have symptoms of thinning dull hair or tingling in hands or...
also, read this for vitamin quality...http://www.multivitaminguide.org/...
I think you may be experiencing this ... it will get better....Laura (below the blurb is the vitamins I take) The Herxheimer Reaction is a short-term (from days to a few weeks) detoxification...
I've done a lot of research, and am taking the following. Quality makes a huge difference, I used to get an upset stomach and burping from some multivitamins. I've included some websites at the...
Bravo for trying to taper! Hope you find alternative ways to beat depression, I came off of Pristiq using the tips found on http://www.theroadback.org. An associated site sells supplements, TRB...