Accutane

[Guest guest]

It cause major birth defects if used when pregnant. In males it has

been known to cause suicides.

It is a derivative of Vitamin A and this in high doses can cause

major medical issues.

In my younger days, I was on it twice for months. Its for those

with severe cystic acne (an immune response?) Interestingly, my

acne started to get bad around the same time my allergies kicked in.

The FDA has pulled it several times. Its a very cumbersome process

to get prescriptions for because of the side effects.

Diane

> >

> > Several of you posted about today's USA Weekend tabloid in the

> Sunday newspaper -- just more reinforcement that corporate-owned

> mainstream media do not necessarily print truth. The industry-

> friendly rag predictably contained many of those New Year info-bit

> lists, brief to the point of uselessness, to whit:

> >

> > (1) An article saying fish is safe to eat, quoting

Lands,

> 75, as a former NIH employee but forgetting to mention he's

> currently a nonsalaried (?) employee of the Omega Protein

> Corporation, Houston, Texas.

> >

>

http://www.forbes.com/finance/mktguideapps/personinfo/FromMktGuideIdP

> ersonTearsheet.jhtml?passedMktGuideId=3343

> >

> > (2) Another article exhorting readers to get a flu shot,

stating

> that it will reduce inflammation... without any scientific

> references to back up that confounding assertion. And no mention

of

> the 25 micrograms of mercury in 90% of this year's U.S. shots.

> >

> > (3) On page 2, a reader questioning why Couric looks so

> tired on TV. The answer is more an apology, and followed by a

color

> photo digitally altered quite extensively, probably by a fourth

> grader. Makes Couric look as if her cosmetologist moonlights at a

> funeral home.

> >

> > (4) And last, the assertion by ADA spokesman / dentist /

> professor J. Rodway Mackert Jr. that mercury in tooth fillings are

> safe. However Mackert's exposure statistic is questioned on Pat

> Sullivan's blog, in a letter from Dr. Kennedy, quoting

> statistics given to WHO by the International Programme on Chemical

> Safety (phew!).

> > http://www.patsullivan.com/blog/2006/09/index.html

> >

> > According to IPCS, the human daily dose of mercury from various

> sources is:

> > Dental amalgam = 3.0-17.0 µg/day (Hg vapor)

> > Fish and Seafood = 2.3 µg/day (methyl mercury)

> > Other food = 0.3 µg/day (inorganic Hg)

> > Air & Water = Negligible traces

> > <http://www.inchem.org/documents/ehc/ehc/ehc118.htm>.

> >

> > Now read the following quote from Mackert in September 2006

> stating that he has Multiple Sclerosis:

> >

> > " J. Rodway Mackert, a dentist and professor at the Medical

College

> of Georgia, said concerns about mercury fillings were

misplaced. 'I

> have MS myself, and I'm very interested in finding a cure. But if

we

> spend time barking up the wrong tree, that's only going to delay

> finding a real cause,' he told the panel. "

> >

> > http://www.doctorbob.com/06_9_7news1.html

> >

> >

> >

> > Mackert's statement sounds suspiciously similar to the IOM 's

> 2004 " it's not mercury " admonishment. And it brought to mind the

> following quote from Leo Tolstoy, posted previously on EOH:

> >

> >

> >

> > " I know that most men, including those at ease with the problems

> of

> >

> > the greatest complexity, can seldom accept even the simplest and

> most

> >

> > obvious truth if it be such as would oblige them to admit the

> falsity

> >

> > of conclusions which they have delighted in explaining to

> colleagues,

> >

> > which they have proudly taught to others, and which they have

> woven,

> >

> > thread by thread, into the fabric of their lives. "

> >

> >

> >

> > During the 1970s I remember people whispering about our dentist

> being a drunk because his hands shook. So many occupational

hazards -

> - fat chefs, drunken bartenders, and Mad Hatters. Too bad that

only

> two of them get informed choice.

> >

> >

> >

> > - Hokkanen

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I found some information on Accutane that

you might be interested in:

http://www.drugs.com/accutane.html

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From: bird mites [mailto:bird mites ] On Behalf Of ladydee96

Sent: Monday, December 24, 2007

2:30 AM

bird mites

Subject: Re: dry

skin anyone?

How long was he on the drug before the biting ceased? How many

milligrams is he taking if you don't mind my asking? Thanks. (I am

taking 40 mgs)

> > > > >

> > > > > Like the rest of you here, I'm trying to put the

pieces

> together

> > > to

> > > > > end this nightmare. I'm a college student in Texas. My

> problems

> > > > > began last May, when I couldn't sleep due to invisible

> crawling

> > > things

> > > > > in my bed (with an affinity for my rear, ears, eyes,

nose, and

> > > > > essentially every other orifice). The problem lasted

for

> about a

> > > > > week, and then I moved for the summer. I returned to

this

> city,

> > > moved

> > > > > into a new apt, and was being attacked by these

invisible

> bugs all

> > > > > over. I finally made the connection that it was what I

had

> felt at

> > > > > the old house before moving 2 1/2 months earlier. I've

since

> moved

> > > > > again, and they bugs followed.

> > > > >

> > > > > I realized that about the time I first began to

noticed the

> bugs,

> > > I

> > > > > got on a prescription for Accutane (a generic

version), a drug

> > > that

> > > > > intensely dries out the skin (inhibits sebaceous

glands) and

> stops

> > > > > acne. I'm wondering if the Accutane made my skin more

prone to

> > > such

> > > > > an infestation and made me a possible host for mites.

Since

> then

> > > I've

> > > > > noticed dry patches on my arms especially, that my

> dermatologist

> > > has

> > > > > said is eczema. I'm wondering if there's a connection

with the

> > > bugs.

> > > > >

> > > > > Is there anyone else around that has taken a

skin-altering

> drug

> > > that

> > > > > coincided with their infestation, or that has chronic

dry

> skin, or

> > > > > that has moved to a drier climate where they

contracted these

> > > things?

> > > > >

> > > >

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

hi christy it soudns like your story is very similar to mine. i also got

achaclsa around 2001 when i was 21. i had 2 myotomies and was on accutane as a

teenager also. nothing seems to help in fact it is getting worse. i am

considering trying a balloon dilation but i have never had one because i am

scared of perforations. did you have your dilation after the 2 myotemies ? do

you think it is worth trying a dilation

mike nyc

________________________________

From: christycali777 <christycali777@...>

achalasia

Sent: Tue, June 22, 2010 2:56:36 PM

Subject: Accutane

I have achalasia since 2001 (age 21). I've have many balloon dialations and 2

heller myototomys but nothing has helped too much.

I don't know if this has been asked already but I was wondering if any one here

was ever on Accutane. They are finding out that it causes some stomach problems

and I was wondering if it could also cause Achalasia. I was on Accutane when I

was a teenager.

Thanks!

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[Guest guest]

Hi Mike,

I hope you don't mind my " budding in " on your question to Christy, especially

since we have spoken before.  Your question could probably be best answered by

a

doctor who has performed many dilatations, especially on those achalasia

patients who have already had a myotomy or two performed. In your particular

case I would suggest you go back to Dr. Traube and ask him that question,

knowing that he generally takes a conservative (gentler) approach to treatments,

I feel that you would be able to get a proper answer from him.

How have you been feeling lately?  Based upon what you just wrote, you are sort

of implying that you may be facing an ectomy somewhere done down the road. 

Probably the risks are minimal when performed by an experienced doctor, but the

rewards might be great if it can somehow achieve its intended purpose.  You'll

recall I got the ectomy prognosis, and had a dilatation that dramatically

improved my swallowing. That was 4 years ago. No telling if my experience would

also be yours, but it might be worth exploring.

I have no familiarity with Accutane.

 

________________________________

From: Mikemmm Melliammm <mikemellia2@...>

achalasia

Sent: Sun, June 27, 2010 10:19:17 AM

Subject: Re: Accutane

 

hi christy it soudns like your story is very similar to mine. i also got

achaclsa around 2001 when i was 21. i had 2 myotomies and was on accutane as a

teenager also. nothing seems to help in fact it is getting worse. i am

considering trying a balloon dilation but i have never had one because i am

scared of perforations. did you have your dilation after the 2 myotemies ? do

you think it is worth trying a dilation

mike nyc

________________________________

From: christycali777 <christycali777@...>

achalasia

Sent: Tue, June 22, 2010 2:56:36 PM

Subject: Accutane

I have achalasia since 2001 (age 21). I've have many balloon dialations and 2

heller myototomys but nothing has helped too much.

I don't know if this has been asked already but I was wondering if any one here

was ever on Accutane. They are finding out that it causes some stomach problems

and I was wondering if it could also cause Achalasia. I was on Accutane when I

was a teenager.

Thanks!

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[Guest guest]

I am sorry I cannot remember who broached the subject of Accutane, but I am

aware that the question was " prior " to achalasia, and could this be a

contributing factor.

This may or may not pertain to you.  Cameron, now 5 years post up and doing

well, was on the Accutane for Acne last year.  It is a 6th month program that is

monitored very close.  He took his pills in the AM with his morning meal at a

time when we knew he would be active and standing for a period.  He flushed with

milk to start and drank a lot of water. We were very careful that he was NOT

sitting for any periods of time when taking them

Accutane works amazingly well.  I do not think it could cause Achalasia, but one

has to ask.  I would recommend it to anyone. 

Hope all are well..

Carolyn

mom to my summer missionary..

Cameron!

[Guest guest]

Hi a,In Toni Weschler's taking charge of your fertility she has quite an extensive list of drugs with an effect on cycle charts. Accutane is listed as one that dries up cervical fluid. It's also something that some people experience anovulatory bleeding on, according to http://www.ehealthme.com/ds/accutane/anovulatory+bleeding (I have NO idea if this site is reliable, I just though I would google anovulation and accutane).

I see you are a Billings instructor, but is there any chance she takes her BBT? If so you could possibly find out if she is ovulating that way. If not perhaps you could suggest she try that just in case she is ovulating.

Hannah

[Guest guest]

If you are trying to find out if she is ovulating between bleeds, have her take and record her daily waking temperature. A sustained upward thermal shift is a very sure sign of elevated progesterone presumably due to ovulation. She can download free charts at our website. Other considerations would be her BMI and how much she exercises. That is, is she a competitive athlete or exercising like one?

F KippleyNFP Internationalwww.NFPandmore.org"Sex and the Marriage Covenant: A Basis for Morality" (Ignatius)

Accutane

21 year old client, no history of hormonal contraceptive use, not sexually active. Experienced amenorrhea for 12 months, which she attributes to stress. Charting with me since February; shows an infertile pattern of discharge with an occasional day or two of mucus. Bleeding at regular intervals, but no Peak identified between bleeds. She is taking Accutane. Does anyone know if this could be compromising her mucus observations, or interfering with her ability to ovulate?a Van Uden, LPNAccredited Instructor, Billings Ovulation Methodwww.facebook.com/BillingsMethod

[Guest guest]

Acne is associated with an underlying metabolic problem. Just treating the acne does not address the cause. Her future health and fertility may depend on correcting this. Diet is one of the best ways to support the metabolism, and hormonal support can help, but correcting diet should be foremost. Some hormones and medications just are not as effective when certain conditions in the diet are present. Darcy Hemstad, RN, BSNSent from my iPhoneOn May 24, 2012, at 7:42 AM, NFP Lethbridge <nfplethbridge@...> wrote:

She is not sexually active, very faithful Catholic young lady. Not even in a relationship right now. She was concerned about her reproductive health and is learning NFP to get on top of any problems now, rather than later in life.a Van Uden, LPNAccredited Instructor, Billings Ovulation Methodwww.facebook.com/BillingsMethod From: rbamer2@...Date: Thu, 24 May 2012 10:34:32 +0000Subject: Re: Accutane

a I do not know about mucus and accutane but if your client were to get pregnant on accutane the baby would have serious problems. It is HIGHLY teratogenic. If I had a patient on that drug which came to me for NFP I would either have her sign papers (informed consent) that proved I warned her of the serious possible harms to the baby if she were to get pregnant or have her stop the drug. Other doctors only prescribe accutane to young women if they agree to take the pill. I personally would urge her to get off the accutane. There are other ways to treat acne. Sometimes they only need about 5 months of treatment and they can stop. Pls be careful with this patient. BlessingsSent via BlackBerry by AT & TFrom: a V <nfplethbridge@...>

Sender:

Date: Wed, 23 May 2012 22:13:00 -0600< >Reply

Subject: Accutane

21 year old client, no history of hormonal contraceptive use, not sexually active. Experienced amenorrhea for 12 months, which she attributes to stress. Charting with me since February; shows an infertile pattern of discharge with an occasional day or two of mucus. Bleeding at regular intervals, but no Peak identified between bleeds. She is taking Accutane. Does anyone know if this could be compromising her mucus observations, or interfering with her ability to ovulate?a Van Uden, LPNAccredited Instructor, Billings Ovulation Methodwww.facebook.com/BillingsMethod

[Guest guest]

She mentioned the 12 month amenorrhea when I was collecting her reproductive health history; I didn't ask for details about the stress as it was in the past. To: From: pedullad@...Date: Thu, 24 May 2012 10:46:02 -0400Subject: Re: Accutane

just what is the " stress " she's experiencing?

Sincerely yours,

Dominic M. Pedulla MD, FACC, CNFPMC, ABVM, ACPh

Interventional Cardiologist, Endovascular Diplomate, Varicose Vein Specialist, Noncontraceptive Family Planning Consultant, Family Planning Researcher

Medical Director, The Oklahoma Vein and Endovascular Center (www.noveinok.com, veininfo@...)

Executive Director, The Edith Stein Foundation (www.theedithsteinfoundation.com)

405-947-2228 (office)

405-834-7506 (cell)

405-947-2307 (FAX)

pedullad@...

" ...the priestly ministry is not just a pastoral service; it ensures the continuity of the functions entrusted by Christ to the Apostles and the continuity of the powers related to those functions. Adaptation to civilizations and times therefore cannot abolish, on essential points, the sacramental reference to constitutive events of Christianity and to Christ himself. " (Inter Insignores)

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From: NFP Lethbridge <nfplethbridge@...>

To: < >

Sent: Thu, May 24, 2012 9:43 am

Subject: RE: Accutane

She is not sexually active, very faithful Catholic young lady. Not even in a relationship right now. She was concerned about her reproductive health and is learning NFP to get on top of any problems now, rather than later in life.

a Van Uden, LPN

Accredited Instructor, Billings Ovulation Method

www.facebook.com/BillingsMethod

To:

From: rbamer2@...

Date: Thu, 24 May 2012 10:34:32 +0000

Subject: Re: Accutane

a I do not know about mucus and accutane but if your client were to get pregnant on accutane the baby would have serious problems. It is HIGHLY teratogenic. If I had a patient on that drug which came to me for NFP I would either have her sign papers (informed consent) that proved I warned her of the serious possible harms to the baby if she were to get pregnant or have her stop the drug. Other doctors only prescribe accutane to young women if they agree to take the pill. I personally would urge her to get off the accutane. There are other ways to treat acne. Sometimes they only need about 5 months of treatment and they can stop. Pls be careful with this patient. Blessings

Sent via BlackBerry by AT & T

From: a V <nfplethbridge@...>

Sender:

Date: Wed, 23 May 2012 22:13:00 -0600

To: < >

ReplyTo:

Subject: Accutane

21 year old client, no history of hormonal contraceptive use, not sexually active. Experienced amenorrhea for 12 months, which she attributes to stress. Charting with me since February; shows an infertile pattern of discharge with an occasional day or two of mucus. Bleeding at regular intervals, but no Peak identified between bleeds.

She is taking Accutane. Does anyone know if this could be compromising her mucus observations, or interfering with her ability to ovulate?

a Van Uden, LPN

Accredited Instructor, Billings Ovulation Method

www.facebook.com/BillingsMethod

[Guest guest]

very important, because it may or may not be adequate to explain the bioloigial changes.

Sincerely yours,

Dominic M. Pedulla MD, FACC, CNFPMC, ABVM, ACPh

Interventional Cardiologist, Endovascular Diplomate, Varicose Vein Specialist, Noncontraceptive Family Planning Consultant, Family Planning Researcher

Medical Director, The Oklahoma Vein and Endovascular Center (www.noveinok.com, veininfo@...)

Executive Director, The Edith Stein Foundation (www.theedithsteinfoundation.com)

405-947-2228 (office)

405-834-7506 (cell)

405-947-2307 (FAX)

pedullad@...

"...the priestly ministry is not just a pastoral service; it ensures the continuity of the functions entrusted by Christ to the Apostles and the continuity of the powers related to those functions. Adaptation to civilizations and times therefore cannot abolish, on essential points, the sacramental reference to constitutive events of Christianity and to Christ himself." (Inter Insignores)

Accutane

21 year old client, no history of hormonal contraceptive use, not sexually active. Experienced amenorrhea for 12 months, which she attributes to stress. Charting with me since February; shows an infertile pattern of discharge with an occasional day or two of mucus. Bleeding at regular intervals, but no Peak identified between bleeds.

She is taking Accutane. Does anyone know if this could be compromising her mucus observations, or interfering with her ability to ovulate?

a Van Uden, LPN

Accredited Instructor, Billings Ovulation Method

www.facebook.com/BillingsMethod

[Guest guest]

Have you considered PCOS?  Amenorrhea, irregular bleeding and acne are some of the presenting symptoms.PeggyOn Wed, May 23, 2012 at 9:13 PM, a V <nfplethbridge@...> wrote:

 

21 year old client, no history of hormonal contraceptive use, not sexually active.  Experienced amenorrhea for 12 months, which she attributes to stress.  Charting with me since February; shows an infertile pattern of discharge with an occasional day or two of mucus.  Bleeding at regular intervals, but no Peak identified between bleeds.

She is taking Accutane. Does anyone know if this could be compromising her mucus observations, or interfering with her ability to ovulate?a Van Uden, LPNAccredited Instructor, Billings Ovulation Method

www.facebook.com/BillingsMethod

[Guest guest]

Definitely, just wondering how the Accutane might also be contributing as well.To: From: peggybartley@...Date: Thu, 24 May 2012 09:32:38 -0700Subject: Re: Accutane

Have you considered PCOS? Amenorrhea, irregular bleeding and acne are some of the presenting symptoms.PeggyOn Wed, May 23, 2012 at 9:13 PM, a V <nfplethbridge@...> wrote:

21 year old client, no history of hormonal contraceptive use, not sexually active. Experienced amenorrhea for 12 months, which she attributes to stress. Charting with me since February; shows an infertile pattern of discharge with an occasional day or two of mucus. Bleeding at regular intervals, but no Peak identified between bleeds.

She is taking Accutane. Does anyone know if this could be compromising her mucus observations, or interfering with her ability to ovulate?a Van Uden, LPNAccredited Instructor, Billings Ovulation Method

www.facebook.com/BillingsMethod

[Guest guest]

Thanks for all the input about the Accutane, very helpful everyone!a Van Uden, LPNAccredited Instructor, Billings Ovulation Methodwww.facebook.com/BillingsMethod