Re: naltrexone & my other medications --for Carol

[Guest guest]

Steve,

I find elavil is better for sleep, muscle relaxing, and mental

stability. I did try ambien. Didn't sleep deeply enough. For headache.. I used

to take

pain meds and migraine meds like imitrex. I find that Depakote works

phenomonally for headaches. I didn't want to try it, because you take it daily

and

because it is also given for bi polar, but it almost totally aleviates the

headaches. It also drastically improves cognitive function as does a low dose of

lamictal. I also discovered that some of my migraines were triggered by sinus

problems which only sporanox helped.(I had sinus surgery, took antihistamines,

and cipro . None of that worked). They always think sinus infections are

bacterial, when they are really fungal. Cramping... eat salads... Eat protein,

carb

and veg or fruit at every meal.. take PB8 .Low carb high protein diet works

best. A reasonable amount of carbs, and 7-8 oz of protein a day. I take

Lessman's B complex, no injections. Also take Lessman's Ultra Essential

vitamins.. huge difference w/o them. or another vitamin. They contain p5p, a

precursor for B6, since we supposidly do not absorb b6 well. I take Lisinopril

for idiopathic hypertension, and MVP. I used to feel like my legs were heavy

and all the blood was pooling in them up until taking it a year or so ago.

Works really great! Naltraxone dosage you are taking is right. Provigil makes me

feel wonderful. Lots of energy, no side effects. Gives me my brain back. Takes

away the burning in my eyes. Valtrex for all the herpes viruses is essential

for me. Took cipro, doxy and zithromax for a couple of years for other

bacterail infections. Helped a lot. Aleviated the feeling of a ten pound weight

sitting on my chest.

Supplements I take are magnesium w/ calcium, and zinc. Vitamin E., Fish

OIl (I eat nothing from the ocean). Amino Acids (prolabs full spectrum), Alpha

Lipoc Acid every 2 to 3 days w/ Inositol and N acetyl cysteine. I also take

Jarrow's reduced l glutathione 500 mg. I know many say it isn't absorbed in this

form, but I know that it works for me. My newest addition is CoQ10, 3 x a

day. Improves cognitive function even more!. Boy is it expensive to be sick, but

thank god we have things to make life so much better, even though just

treating the symptoms. I take Milk Thistle a few times a week. It is the only

thing

that lowered my liver enzymes. I also take armour thyroid.

Not sure what he'd charge you for a telephone consult. But if

you do call, say that Carol Orentlicher recommended you to him. Don't be

afraid to tell him if you are totally disabled, or only work part time. He will

note it and if not this time, next time he won't charge you as much. He is

totally non materialistic. His only goal in life is to help people. Hope this

all

helps. If you have any more questions, please ask. i truly believe that everyone

can function at as high a level as me. Just need the right meds...

[Guest guest]

Carol,

Since I live in California, I probably won't be able to visit Dr. Bihari in

person. Do you know how much he charges for a telephone consult?

Do you see any gaps that you think Dr. Bihari would be able to help me with?

My Medications:

Sleep: Ambien 10 mg (or Doxepin 5 mg); Klonopin 1 mg--night , .5

mg--afternoons

Headache & pain: Midrin---occasional; Ace Cold Wrap when sleeping

Cramping: Bentyl 10 mg -- 2 capsules at night

Detoxification: B12 injection 5 mg--two or three times per week

HPA axis: Armour thyroid-- 45 mg per day (AM & noon); Cortef-- 10 mg

per day (AM & noon)

Immune system: Immune globulin every other week; 4.5 mg naltrexone

every night

Supplements: a lot of different ones, but the most helpful are Adrenal Cortical

Extract, Tyrosine, ImmunoPro, Lauricidin, Pro-Plus, and a number of herbs, B. &

C. vitamins, essential fatty acids, and so on. A few of these have been

recommended by my naturopath who lives in land.

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