Guest guest Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 I don't understand how a person can be diagnosed with M.S. when your M.R.I.'s are all normal. That really puzzles me. My daughter has m.s. and has had problems with her eyes. She also has been diagnosed with optic neuritis and has been treated with I.V. steroids. for the most part they have helped her, how ever there is, or my be side effects . She's taking a shot medication,Betaserson,, every other day,For the past six months or so the night she does her shot things haven't been going so well .Sometimes it's hard to know what to do , or what not to do. I pray that God leads you path of wellness. Sharon T. Marge wrote: Hi Everyone: I'm new to the group and am hoping someone can shed some light on the drug Rebif. I've had MS symptoms for years, but have never been given a definitive diagnosis due to always having normal MRI's. I will only describe my vision problems for now, as I am almost totally blind in my left eye due to what they tell me has been constant attacks of optic neuritis. I've also suffered an optic neuropathy (in 1999). Now it seems something is attacking my right eye, and that prompted my opthamologist to send me to Wills' Eye Hospital in Philadelphia last Friday. After a thorough exam and testing, the neuro opthamologist I saw prescribed three days of IV steroid therapy (to begin as an outpatient in my home tomorrow), as well as putting me on Rebif injections. A nurse is supposed to show up to teach me how to inject myself some time this week (I assume after its cleared with my insurance.) I liked this neurologist, but am not confident in his prescribed therapy. He stated that he's seen many people with debilitating MS who have always had normal MRI's. Needless to say, I'm scared to death and will probably chicken out of the interferon injections, as I've heard nothing positive about them. I'd sure appreciate any advice/help/information anyone could provide me at this time. Marge --------------------------------- Get your own web address for just $1.99/1st yr. We'll help. Yahoo! Small Business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 Hi Marge, I am sorry to hear about your symptoms without a diagnosis. This is more normal than you may think. I thought the neuro's would not prescribe the drugs without one? I personally would not take them from all the things I have heard on the group here. Of course this group is for people seeking out alternatives to drugs and so we don't much favor them here. You will need to get on some pro-biotics right away if you are going to use the steroids, they will really mess with your bowels and immune system. There are many things that you can do to improve your health through nutrition if you want. Have you ever been introduced to supplements or nutrition that can change your health??? Marge wrote: >Hi Everyone: > I'm new to the group and am hoping someone can shed some light on >the drug Rebif. > I've had MS symptoms for years, but have never been given a >definitive diagnosis due to always having normal MRI's. I will only >describe my vision problems for now, as I am almost totally blind in my >left eye due to what they tell me has been constant attacks of optic >neuritis. I've also suffered an optic neuropathy (in 1999). > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 My MRI also didnt show anything and how I found out I had MS was through a lumbar punture, where they check for certain proteins MS gives out and is in the spinal fluid. I went through blindness in my right eye and when that eye became better my left eye went blind and also went deaf in the left ear. I went through 3 days of IV steroids and then was prescribed Betaseron. I inject myself every other day with this auto injector that is similar to what a diabetic uses, you put the syringe in the injector and you just push down and push a button and it clicks in your skin, I too was scared to death but the nurse came over and made sure I did it correctly and calls to make sure im doing ok. My sight is back in both eyes and my hearing is back. At first I was having bad muscle aches from the injections, so my neurologist prescribed naproxen and now im doing so much better. I was also depressed and im on wellbutrin. I cant believe what a difference all the medication had made me feel. Im me again. Im full of energy and my memory is alot better. Im not saying that this can happen to you too, but it has worked for me. > Hi Everyone: > I'm new to the group and am hoping someone can shed some light on > the drug Rebif. > I've had MS symptoms for years, but have never been given a > definitive diagnosis due to always having normal MRI's. I will only > describe my vision problems for now, as I am almost totally blind in my > left eye due to what they tell me has been constant attacks of optic > neuritis. I've also suffered an optic neuropathy (in 1999). > Now it seems something is attacking my right eye, and that prompted > my opthamologist to send me to Wills' Eye Hospital in Philadelphia last > Friday. After a thorough exam and testing, the neuro opthamologist I > saw prescribed three days of IV steroid therapy (to begin as an > outpatient in my home tomorrow), as well as putting me on Rebif > injections. A nurse is supposed to show up to teach me how to inject > myself some time this week (I assume after its cleared with my > insurance.) > I liked this neurologist, but am not confident in his prescribed > therapy. He stated that he's seen many people with debilitating MS who > have always had normal MRI's. > Needless to say, I'm scared to death and will probably chicken out > of the interferon injections, as I've heard nothing positive about them. > I'd sure appreciate any advice/help/information anyone could provide me > at this time. > Marge > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Get your own web address for just $1.99/1st yr. We'll help. Yahoo! Small Business. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 Dear Marge, There is a great deal you can do to help yourself. For more information, visit http://tinyurl.com/grpm9 With best wishes, Dudley Delany http://profiles.yahoo.com/dudley_delany Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 Hi : Thanks to you and to everyone who responded to my first post. I'm afraid I'm new to all this, and whenever I asked my doctor about diet, he just said to eat lots of fruits and vegetables, and let it go at that. I take a multivitamin, Norvasc, and Protonix, as well as asthma medications when necessary, but that's about it when it comes to medication. The nurse called me this morning regarding starting the IV steroids, but said she is uncomfortable with giving them to me because of my reaction to prednisone when taken for asthma and will be calling Dr. Sergott at Wills' Eye this morning. 40mg sends me bouncing off the walls, so whatever will 1000mg of IV steroids do to me? I'd be grateful to any information that could be provided regarding proper nutrition and vitamins when dealing with MS. Thank you. Marge In a message dated 10/22/2006 11:12:58 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, morningsunranch@... writes: I am sorry to hear about your symptoms without a diagnosis. This is more normal than you may think. I thought the neuro's would not prescribe the drugs without one? I personally would not take them from all the things I have heard on the group here. Of course this group is for people seeking out alternatives to drugs and so we don't much favor them here. You will need to get on some pro-biotics right away if you are going to use the steroids, they will really mess with your bowels and immune system. There are many things that you can do to improve your health through nutrition if you want. Have you ever been introduced to supplements or nutrition that can change your health??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 Didn't think about the lumbar puncture to check for m.s. , but you are right there are certain proteins that are checked in spinal fluid to diagnose m.s.Happy to hear that things are looking up for you. Hope all continues to go well . Many Blessings Sharon T. wrote: My MRI also didnt show anything and how I found out I had MS was through a lumbar punture, where they check for certain proteins MS gives out and is in the spinal fluid. I went through blindness in my right eye and when that eye became better my left eye went blind and also went deaf in the left ear. I went through 3 days of IV steroids and then was prescribed Betaseron. I inject myself every other day with this auto injector that is similar to what a diabetic uses, you put the syringe in the injector and you just push down and push a button and it clicks in your skin, I too was scared to death but the nurse came over and made sure I did it correctly and calls to make sure im doing ok. My sight is back in both eyes and my hearing is back. At first I was having bad muscle aches from the injections, so my neurologist prescribed naproxen and now im doing so much better. I was also depressed and im on wellbutrin. I cant believe what a difference all the medication had made me feel. Im me again. Im full of energy and my memory is alot better. Im not saying that this can happen to you too, but it has worked for me. > Hi Everyone: > I'm new to the group and am hoping someone can shed some light on > the drug Rebif. > I've had MS symptoms for years, but have never been given a > definitive diagnosis due to always having normal MRI's. I will only > describe my vision problems for now, as I am almost totally blind in my > left eye due to what they tell me has been constant attacks of optic > neuritis. I've also suffered an optic neuropathy (in 1999). > Now it seems something is attacking my right eye, and that prompted > my opthamologist to send me to Wills' Eye Hospital in Philadelphia last > Friday. After a thorough exam and testing, the neuro opthamologist I > saw prescribed three days of IV steroid therapy (to begin as an > outpatient in my home tomorrow), as well as putting me on Rebif > injections. A nurse is supposed to show up to teach me how to inject > myself some time this week (I assume after its cleared with my > insurance.) > I liked this neurologist, but am not confident in his prescribed > therapy. He stated that he's seen many people with debilitating MS who > have always had normal MRI's. > Needless to say, I'm scared to death and will probably chicken out > of the interferon injections, as I've heard nothing positive about them. > I'd sure appreciate any advice/help/information anyone could provide me > at this time. > Marge > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Get your own web address for just $1.99/1st yr. We'll help. Yahoo! Small Business. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 Hello Marge, My name is . I am a new member in the group (about 2 months). I have been pretty content to read the posting, but because I read your posting about Rebif, I could no longer be silent. I use to take Rebif for about a year (I was taking copaxone before that), but I decided to go the natural route about 8 months ago. I won't outline any drawbacks of the drug. I will say that it was to my benefit to go the Organic / " truly natural " route. The advice you will get in this forum from seasoned ms fighters will be a great encouragement to you. Suffice to say, I understand the issues your facing. I myself have been battling with blurred vision and fatigue. The encouragement for me is that I have been battling with constipation for about 15 years and within the last 3 months I have seen a dramatic change (no drugs or otc meds). I stopped taking Rebif about 8 months ago and I have not looke back since. > > Hi Everyone: > I'm new to the group and am hoping someone can shed some light on > the drug Rebif. > I've had MS symptoms for years, but have never been given a > definitive diagnosis due to always having normal MRI's. I will only > describe my vision problems for now, as I am almost totally blind in my > left eye due to what they tell me has been constant attacks of optic > neuritis. I've also suffered an optic neuropathy (in 1999). > Now it seems something is attacking my right eye, and that prompted > my opthamologist to send me to Wills' Eye Hospital in Philadelphia last > Friday. After a thorough exam and testing, the neuro opthamologist I > saw prescribed three days of IV steroid therapy (to begin as an > outpatient in my home tomorrow), as well as putting me on Rebif > injections. A nurse is supposed to show up to teach me how to inject > myself some time this week (I assume after its cleared with my > insurance.) > I liked this neurologist, but am not confident in his prescribed > therapy. He stated that he's seen many people with debilitating MS who > have always had normal MRI's. > Needless to say, I'm scared to death and will probably chicken out > of the interferon injections, as I've heard nothing positive about them. > I'd sure appreciate any advice/help/information anyone could provide me > at this time. > Marge > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 Hi , Are you aware that you are feeling better cause the drugs are merely covering over some of your underlying problems? The drugs will never deal with the root cause. There are ways to cope with all of your symptoms naturally and safely with no side effects if you want, and slowly get to the root causes of your disease. It costs money out of your own pocket and takes time but the results are so much longer lasting and healthier. Do you take any supplements? Fish oil is benefical for depression, so is eating low glycemic. You can also get started with some pro-biotics to help your bowel get and stay balanced while taking all these drugs. Much of our health starts in the bowel and without good digestion and bowel elimination we can get into trouble. If my memory serves me I think seratonin is produced in the bowel and cannot be if things are messed up. I am glad you are feeling good now, but this would be a good time to get started finding your way to better health through nutrition and other alternative methods. GIna wrote: >My MRI also didnt show anything and how I found out I had MS was >through a lumbar punture, where they check for certain proteins MS >gives out and is in the spinal fluid. I went through blindness in >my right eye and when that eye became better my left eye went blind >and also went deaf in the left ear. I went through 3 days of IV >steroids and then was prescribed Betaseron. I inject myself every >other day with this auto injector that is similar to what a diabetic > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 Hi , Thanks for sharing, this is great that you are doing so much better. Would you mind sharing in detail what kinds of things you have done to help yourself. It helps others to hear the kind of work it takes to start healing naturally. hansoan1 wrote: >Hello Marge, > My name is . I am a new member in the group (about 2 >months). I have been pretty content to read the posting, but because >I read your posting about Rebif, I could no longer be silent. > I use to take Rebif for about a year (I was taking copaxone before >that), > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 , you're on a chemical cocktail! There are healthier alternatives. This is an alternative medicine group. You should read through the older posts to find ways to achieve your goals without adding long term side effects to your list of symptoms. Best of health, wrote: My MRI also didnt show anything and how I found out I had MS was through a lumbar punture, where they check for certain proteins MS gives out and is in the spinal fluid. I went through blindness in my right eye and when that eye became better my left eye went blind and also went deaf in the left ear. I went through 3 days of IV steroids and then was prescribed Betaseron. I inject myself every other day with this auto injector that is similar to what a diabetic uses, you put the syringe in the injector and you just push down and push a button and it clicks in your skin, I too was scared to death but the nurse came over and made sure I did it correctly and calls to make sure im doing ok. My sight is back in both eyes and my hearing is back. At first I was having bad muscle aches from the injections, so my neurologist prescribed naproxen and now im doing so much better. I was also depressed and im on wellbutrin. I cant believe what a difference all the medication had made me feel. Im me again. Im full of energy and my memory is alot better. Im not saying that this can happen to you too, but it has worked for me. --------------------------------- Get your own web address for just $1.99/1st yr. We'll help. Yahoo! Small Business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 Hi Marge, I believe MS is a speculative diagonsis anyhow. Typically, to get the most " accurate " dx of MS, a neurologist will do both the MRI and LP (lumbar puncture). They are checking for certain chemicals in your spinal fluid, white blood cells (there shouldn't be any) and color. Although this test is still not 100%, the combination of the two will be sufficient enought for a dx. In the meantime, I cannot understand why they would prescribe rebif? That is a very potent drug which will make you sick as hell after giving the injection. It is usually rx'd for patients who have progressive MS and with no lesions showing on the MRI, that doesn't sound like the case. However, the sight loss is of high concern. Have they ruled out other optic problems? I was on Copaxone (injection) for treatment of my MS symptoms and found that the drugs made me feel worse than the MS did. Then the neurologist would rx other drugs to help me " feel better " from the injection drugs and I soon became a legal drug addict! I have since stopped all medications and switched to diet changes and supplementation. The biggest improvements happened when I added glyconutrients to my diet. I try to eat at least one raw meal per day, lots of fresh fruits and vegetables (that are in season), lots of water, a good probiotoic, omega 3 oil (flax seed), removed all toxins from the home (chemicals) and glyconutrients. I have not had an attack for over a year now and feel great! Perhaps you may want to investigate some alternatives before jumping into a potent drug like rebif! Just my humble opinion. Take care, Roe ~ Roe v | The greatest gift one can give is the gift of health! v | U U U U U U ~ God is GOOD and Jesus is coming! ~ --------------------------------- Talk is cheap. Use Yahoo! Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 Hi Marge, You will have to understand the purpose of your doctor before you can understand why he thinks the way he does. His job is to figure out what all your symptoms mean and then give you a diagnosis. Then he will know what drug is prescribed for that diagnosis. The doctor of today is very well versed in drugs and how they work and for what disease they are best suited for. Now if you have an infection, a broken bone or need a heart transplant, our doctors in this country are #1. But for chronic illness that have many root causes they have no clue. In my previous post I stated that MS is just a bunch of different root causes and each person is different. The doctor would have to be willing to look at all that, but this is not what he is trained to do. He wants to give you something to feel better now and that is all. Most people are happy with this and that is why this practice will continue for a very long time. Some people though, such as myself got tired of the same ole story of drugs, and more drugs. We have decided to take action and research for ourselves what is available to fight this illness and are succeeding. Did you know that most the time digestive enzymes will releive acid reflux, certainly much safter then the Protonix, and things like fish oil and citrus pectin, Beta Glucan and Colostrum will help reduce blood pressure and give you many more beneifts as well. Fish oil will also help with your asthma. You see for every thing that can go wrong in the body your doctor can prescribe a drug. But for every symptom that your body gets, its screaming out for help and its not drugs that its deficient in, it wants raw materials with which to build all the things it needs for you to stay healthy. It takes lots and lots of time and money to work at getting and staying well naturally, I feel its worth all my time and every penny I have to have regained my health. Its a choice, plain and simple. margaretm123@... wrote: > >Hi : > Thanks to you and to everyone who responded to my first post. I'm afraid >I'm new to all this, and whenever I asked my doctor about diet, he just said >to eat lots of fruits and vegetables, and let it go at that. I take a >multivitamin, Norvasc, and Protonix, > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 Hi Marge, You will have to understand the purpose of your doctor before you can understand why he thinks the way he does. His job is to figure out what all your symptoms mean and then give you a diagnosis. Then he will know what drug is prescribed for that diagnosis. The doctor of today is very well versed in drugs and how they work and for what disease they are best suited for. Now if you have an infection, a broken bone or need a heart transplant, our doctors in this country are #1. But for chronic illness that have many root causes they have no clue. In my previous post I stated that MS is just a bunch of different root causes and each person is different. The doctor would have to be willing to look at all that, but this is not what he is trained to do. He wants to give you something to feel better now and that is all. Most people are happy with this and that is why this practice will continue for a very long time. Some people though, such as myself got tired of the same ole story of drugs, and more drugs. We have decided to take action and research for ourselves what is available to fight this illness and are succeeding. Did you know that most the time digestive enzymes will releive acid reflux, certainly much safter then the Protonix, and things like fish oil and citrus pectin, Beta Glucan and Colostrum will help reduce blood pressure and give you many more beneifts as well. Fish oil will also help with your asthma. You see for every thing that can go wrong in the body your doctor can prescribe a drug. But for every symptom that your body gets, its screaming out for help and its not drugs that its deficient in, it wants raw materials with which to build all the things it needs for you to stay healthy. It takes lots and lots of time and money to work at getting and staying well naturally, I feel its worth all my time and every penny I have to have regained my health. Its a choice, plain and simple. margaretm123@... wrote: > >Hi : > Thanks to you and to everyone who responded to my first post. I'm afraid >I'm new to all this, and whenever I asked my doctor about diet, he just said >to eat lots of fruits and vegetables, and let it go at that. I take a >multivitamin, Norvasc, and Protonix, > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 Great decision ! I hope this encourages the new members taking the drugs that there are better ways to deal with MS. After all, we don't have drug deficiencies. hansoan1 wrote: Hello Marge, My name is . I am a new member in the group (about 2 months). I have been pretty content to read the posting, but because I read your posting about Rebif, I could no longer be silent. I use to take Rebif for about a year (I was taking copaxone before that), but I decided to go the natural route about 8 months ago. I won't outline any drawbacks of the drug. I will say that it was to my benefit to go the Organic / " truly natural " route. The advice you will get in this forum from seasoned ms fighters will be a great encouragement to you. Suffice to say, I understand the issues your facing. I myself have been battling with blurred vision and fatigue. The encouragement for me is that I have been battling with constipation for about 15 years and within the last 3 months I have seen a dramatic change (no drugs or otc meds). I stopped taking Rebif about 8 months ago and I have not looke back since. --------------------------------- Stay in the know. Pulse on the new Yahoo.com. Check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 Thank you, Roe, for the helpful information. My biggest problem is that I have no idea what diet changes to make and supplements to take. Forgive me for asking, but what are glyconutrients? And probiotics? I am a 53 year old, retired high school English teacher (retired early due to the symptoms that I could no longer cope with on a daily basis), and can diagram a sentence in an instant, but the knowledge that everyone in this group takes for granted is wayyyyy over my head! Marge In a message dated 10/23/2006 12:30:04 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, roemygosh@... writes: I have since stopped all medications and switched to diet changes and supplementation. The biggest improvements happened when I added glyconutrients to my diet. I try to eat at least one raw meal per day, lots of fresh fruits and vegetables (that are in season), lots of water, a good probiotoic, omega 3 oil (flax seed), removed all toxins from the home (chemicals) and glyconutrients. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 Hi Marge, I completely understand that comment " ...and can diagram a sentence in an instant, but the knowledge that everyone in this group takes for granted is wayyyyy over my head! " ! I am afraid if you were to ask me to diagram a sentence I would fail miserably. In addition, my spelling is atrocious (thank God for spell check! lol). We all have our strengths and weaknesses, my happens to be in math and science so I enjoy learning about the body and how it heals. Glyconutrients are 8 essential (meaning we MUST get them in our diets) saccharides (sugars or carbohydrates). They are the raw material that our body needs to coat each cell with glycoprotiens or glycolipids (Glyco meaning sugar). Each cell needs to be covered with these glycoforms in order to communicate with each other. This is vital for cells so that they can repair, defend, protect and communicate, as they should. When our cells are communicating properly, they can heal and prevent diseases. Whereas many of our diseases today are simply a breakdown in cell function, glyconutrients helps repair the damage. A probiotics is GOOD bacteria that need to be in our stomachs and intestines. You may have heard the term lactobacillus acidophilus or bifidobacterium in yogurt. Well there are MANY forms of good bacteria that we can supplement with. Typically this helps with digestion, yeast overgrowth, immune functions and other issues. Simply adding these two ingredients and I would suggest fresh Omega 3 oil (like Flax seed). I can send you more information via email if you would like. It may be worth taking a look at the Best Bet Diet or Swank diet which are popular among those with MS too. I hope that helps and doesn't make it even more confusing! Roe > > > Thank you, Roe, for the helpful information. My biggest problem is that I > have no idea what diet changes to make and supplements to take. Forgive me for > asking, but what are glyconutrients? And probiotics? > I am a 53 year old, retired high school English teacher (retired early due > to the symptoms that I could no longer cope with on a daily basis), and can > diagram a sentence in an instant, but the knowledge that everyone in this group > takes for granted is wayyyyy over my head! > Marge > > In a message dated 10/23/2006 12:30:04 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, > roemygosh@... writes: > > I have since stopped all medications and switched to diet changes and > supplementation. The biggest improvements happened when I added glyconutrients to > my diet. I try to eat at least one raw meal per day, lots of fresh fruits and > vegetables (that are in season), lots of water, a good probiotoic, omega 3 > oil (flax seed), removed all toxins from the home (chemicals) and > glyconutrients. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 Hi Marge, I completely understand that comment " ...and can diagram a sentence in an instant, but the knowledge that everyone in this group takes for granted is wayyyyy over my head! " ! I am afraid if you were to ask me to diagram a sentence I would fail miserably. In addition, my spelling is atrocious (thank God for spell check! lol). We all have our strengths and weaknesses, my happens to be in math and science so I enjoy learning about the body and how it heals. Glyconutrients are 8 essential (meaning we MUST get them in our diets) saccharides (sugars or carbohydrates). They are the raw material that our body needs to coat each cell with glycoprotiens or glycolipids (Glyco meaning sugar). Each cell needs to be covered with these glycoforms in order to communicate with each other. This is vital for cells so that they can repair, defend, protect and communicate, as they should. When our cells are communicating properly, they can heal and prevent diseases. Whereas many of our diseases today are simply a breakdown in cell function, glyconutrients helps repair the damage. A probiotics is GOOD bacteria that need to be in our stomachs and intestines. You may have heard the term lactobacillus acidophilus or bifidobacterium in yogurt. Well there are MANY forms of good bacteria that we can supplement with. Typically this helps with digestion, yeast overgrowth, immune functions and other issues. Simply adding these two ingredients and I would suggest fresh Omega 3 oil (like Flax seed). I can send you more information via email if you would like. It may be worth taking a look at the Best Bet Diet or Swank diet which are popular among those with MS too. I hope that helps and doesn't make it even more confusing! Roe > > > Thank you, Roe, for the helpful information. My biggest problem is that I > have no idea what diet changes to make and supplements to take. Forgive me for > asking, but what are glyconutrients? And probiotics? > I am a 53 year old, retired high school English teacher (retired early due > to the symptoms that I could no longer cope with on a daily basis), and can > diagram a sentence in an instant, but the knowledge that everyone in this group > takes for granted is wayyyyy over my head! > Marge > > In a message dated 10/23/2006 12:30:04 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, > roemygosh@... writes: > > I have since stopped all medications and switched to diet changes and > supplementation. The biggest improvements happened when I added glyconutrients to > my diet. I try to eat at least one raw meal per day, lots of fresh fruits and > vegetables (that are in season), lots of water, a good probiotoic, omega 3 > oil (flax seed), removed all toxins from the home (chemicals) and > glyconutrients. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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