Re: Elevated C-Reactive Protein Levels

[Guest guest]

Hello ~

Welcome to our group ! Here is some info

on the CRP from Quest Labs......

It says if you have an IUD ( intra-uterine device) it will

affect the test, so, I wonder if IBD ( Intra-breast device...LOL )

will affect it the same.....hum.....

C-Reactive Protein (CRP) - [Medical Test] - Quest Diagnostics Patient Health Library

CRP (C-reactive Protein)

A C-reactive protein (CRP) test is a blood test that measures the amount of a protein called C-reactive protein in your blood. C-reactive protein measures general levels of inflammation in your body.

High levels of CRP are caused by infections and many long-term diseases. However, a CRP test cannot show where the inflammation is located or what is causing it. Other tests are needed to find the cause and location of the inflammation.

A C-reactive protein (CRP) test is done to:

Check for infection after surgery. CRP levels normally rise within 2 to 6 hours of surgery and then go down by the third day after surgery. If CRP levels stay elevated 3 days after surgery, an infection may be present. Identify and keep track of infections and diseases that cause inflammation, such as:

Cancer of the lymph nodes (lymphoma). Diseases of the immune system, such as lupus. Painful swelling of the blood vessels in the head and neck (giant cell arteritis). Painful swelling of the tissues that line the joints (rheumatoid arthritis). Swelling and bleeding of the intestines (inflammatory bowel disease). Infection of a bone (osteomyelitis).

Check to see how well treatment is working, such as treatment for cancer or for an infection. CRP levels go up quickly and then become normal quickly if you are responding to treatment measures.

A special type of CRP test, the high-sensitivity CRP test (hs-CRP), may be done to find out if you have an increased chance of having a sudden heart problem, such as a heart attack. Inflammation can damage the inner lining of the arteries and make having a heart attack more likely. However, the connection between high CRP levels and heart attack risk is not very well-understood.

Results

A C-reactive protein (CRP) test is a blood test that measures the amount of a protein called C-reactive protein in your blood.

Normal

Normal values may vary from lab to lab. Results are usually available within 24 hours.

C-reactive protein (CRP)

Normal:

0–1.0 mg/dL or less than 10 mg/L (SI units)

Any condition that results in sudden or severe inflammation may increase your CRP levels.

Some medicines may decrease your CRP levels.

High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) levels

The hs-CRP test measures your risk for heart problems. It may be done to find out if you have an increased chance of having a sudden heart problem, such as a heart attack. However, the connection between high CRP levels and heart attack risk is not very well-understood.

High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) levels

Less than 1.0 mg/L

Lowest risk

1.0 to 3.0 mg/L

Average risk

More than 3.0 mg/L

Highest risk

Many conditions can change CRP levels. Your doctor will talk with you about any abnormal results that may be related to your symptoms and medical history.

What Affects the Test

You may not be able to have the test or the results may not be helpful if:

You have just exercised. You take certain medicines, such as hormone replacement therapy (HRT), birth control pills, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), aspirin, corticosteroids, or medicine to lower your cholesterol (for example, pravastatin). You have an intrauterine device (IUD) in place. You are pregnant. You are very overweight (obese).

What To Think About

High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) measures very low amounts of CRP in the blood. This test may be helpful in predicting your risk for heart problems, especially when it is combined with total cholesterol and HDL cholesterol tests. High CRP levels before a major surgery may indicate that you are at risk for developing an infection after surgery. CRP testing can be used to see how well you respond to cancer treatment or treatment for an infection. Your CRP levels will rise quickly and then quickly return to normal if the treatment is working. High CRP levels may increase your chances of having other diseases, such as age-related macular degeneration and colon cancer.See what's new at AOL.com and Make AOL Your Homepage.

[Guest guest]

, Welcome to Saline Support! . . It sounds like you've been doing a good job of overcoming the problems your implants caused. . . . Have you been following any dietary program. What I have in mind is sugar free, no processed foods, no microwaving, no refined grains. . . . Most of the women who come to the group have a systemic fungal problem . . . Fungal problems can mimic some illnesses and can lead to chronic issues. I'd suggest starting with the Three Lac test: http://www.victorie-inc.us/Threelac_Candida_Free_Test.htm, and if you test positive, address that issue before accepting the results of any tests as meaningful. We've got tons of information in the archives about detoxing . . . and have discussed many options just recently. No

one can tell you exactly what will work for you. . . We can recommend starting slowly so you will know how you feel on any particular program, and if it's working for you. You can expect to experience "Herxes" if you hit on a detox program that you really need. This will make you feel bad enough that you'll wonder what you've gotten into . . . but only temporarily. We have discussed C-reactive proteins before. I don't remember exactly what was said. If you'll do a word search on Messages from the home page, you should know more than I do in short order. Hugs and prayers, Rogene

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Welcome! Thank you for sharing your story. I am so happy you were explanted and are regaining your health.

I had salines for about 8 yrs and finally removed in April of 07. There were many nights that I was afraid to fall asleep becasue I didn't know if I would wake up. I had many of the same issues as you and the doctors could only find a high ANA - meaning autoimmune issues but never pinpointed what/why.

I was diagnosed with Hashimotos this summer. I am on synthroid which is helping tremendously!! I am not sure about the C-Reatie protein, I don't think I have had this tested.

Lynn

Elevated C-Reactive Protein Levels

Hi, All,I had the silicone implants for ten months, 11/05 to 9/06. I had my first saline implants at age 40, but in 2005, when I turned 50 and "wiser", I decided to get the Cadillac and upgraded to the silicone implants. Overnight my life changed. I was bedridden for almost that entire period of time- blurred vision, ringing in ears, heart palpitations, numb hands and feet, muscles twitching and the most intense neck and shoulder pain I have evern known. Previously, my doctors had told me that I had a very high pain threshold and I never filled pain prescriptions when they were given to me. My health quickly declined and thre were many nights when I went to sleep wondering if I would wake up the next day. MRI's, CAT scans, dozens of specialists could find nothing unusual. I noticed in August that my breasts were becoming very hard. It was then that I connected the onset of my symptoms with the

silicone implants. They were removed on 9/29/06. Nearly as quickly as the symptoms came, they began to vanish. Now, a year later, I do have some occasional shoulder pain and some fatigue, but I am about 85% back to my pre-silicone level of health. I began going to the Vanderbilt Alternative and Integrative Health Center in Nashville. There, I have done yoga, accupuncture, myofascial release, psychotherapy, etc and received a ton of support from many health care professionals. It has been a difficult journey, but I am coming through it. I am also off all pain or sleep meds that I had taken during the previous year. My doctors tell me that I had a severe allergic reaction to the platinum and many other chemicals in the silicone implants. Platinum was found in my urine in 0, +2 and +4 oxidative levels. My question is regarding elevated CRP levels. C-Reactive Protein is a marker for inflammation,

usually used for heart patients, but also it is an indication of a virus, infection, auto-immune condition. Do any of you have this, as well? Mine was 17-extremely high risk. I have also found that many of the women I chat with are hypothyroid and have type "A" blood. Please let me know if you have any of these issues.Be Well, in Nashville

[Guest guest]

C-Reactive Protein is a marker of inflammation, as is the Sed Rate.

Lynda

At 09:06 PM 9/28/2007, you wrote:

>Hi ,

>

>Welcome! Thank you for sharing your story. I

>am so happy you were explanted and are regaining your health.

>

>I had salines for about 8 yrs and finally

>removed in April of 07. There were many nights

>that I was afraid to fall asleep becasue I

>didn't know if I would wake up. I had many of

>the same issues as you and the doctors could

>only find a high ANA - meaning autoimmune issues

>but never pinpointed what/why.

>

>I was diagnosed with Hashimotos this summer. I

>am on synthroid which is helping

>tremendously!! I am not sure about the C-Reatie

>protein, I don't think I have had this tested.

>

>Lynn

>

> Elevated C-Reactive Protein Levels

>

>Hi, All,

>I had the silicone implants for ten months, 11/05 to 9/06. I had my

>first saline implants at age 40, but in 2005, when I turned 50

>and " wiser " , I decided to get the Cadillac and upgraded to the

>silicone implants. Overnight my life changed. I was bedridden for

>almost that entire period of time- blurred vision, ringing in ears,

>heart palpitations, numb hands and feet, muscles twitching and the

>most intense neck and shoulder pain I have evern known. Previously,

>my doctors had told me that I had a very high pain threshold and I

>never filled pain prescriptions when they were given to me. My

>health quickly declined and thre were many nights when I went to

>sleep wondering if I would wake up the next day. MRI's, CAT scans,

>dozens of specialists could find nothing unusual. I noticed in

>August that my breasts were becoming very hard. It was then that I

>connected the onset of my symptoms with the silicone implants. They

>were removed on 9/29/06. Nearly as quickly as the symptoms came,

>they began to vanish. Now, a year later, I do have some occasional

>shoulder pain and some fatigue, but I am about 85% back to my pre-

>silicone level of health. I began going to the Vanderbilt

>Alternative and Integrative Health Center in Nashville. There, I

>have done yoga, accupuncture, myofascial release, psychotherapy, etc

>and received a ton of support from many health care professionals.

>It has been a difficult journey, but I am coming through it. I am

>also off all pain or sleep meds that I had taken during the previous

>year. My doctors tell me that I had a severe allergic reaction to

>the platinum and many other chemicals in the silicone implants.

>Platinum was found in my urine in 0, +2 and +4 oxidative levels.

>

>My question is regarding elevated CRP levels. C-Reactive Protein is

>a marker for inflammation, usually used for heart patients, but also

>it is an indication of a virus, infection, auto-immune condition. Do

>any of you have this, as well? Mine was 17-extremely high risk. I

>have also found that many of the women I chat with are hypothyroid

>and have type " A " blood. Please let me know if you have any of these

>issues.

>

>Be Well,

> in Nashville

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hello ,

I'm so glad that your health is improving since having the implants

removed. I had the same experience from saline implants, and my

joints all swelled up. I got sick within weeks of getting them and

had them removed after six months. It sounds like the Vanderbilt

Center is an excellent facility - perhaps we can list them on our

site in the event someone from your area is looking for help. Did

your plastic surgeon remove the capsules?

All of the tests regarding auto-immune illness turned out negative

with me (I don't recall exactly what my C-Reactive Protein was, but

I know it was within the normal range). I did however have elevated

thyroid levels for a while after explant, but they have thankfully

dropped down to normal. My blood type is A-.

Sis

>

> Hi, All,

> I had the silicone implants for ten months, 11/05 to 9/06. I had

my

> first saline implants at age 40, but in 2005, when I turned 50

> and " wiser " , I decided to get the Cadillac and upgraded to the

> silicone implants. Overnight my life changed. I was bedridden

for

> almost that entire period of time- blurred vision, ringing in

ears,

> heart palpitations, numb hands and feet, muscles twitching and the

> most intense neck and shoulder pain I have evern known.

Previously,

> my doctors had told me that I had a very high pain threshold and I

> never filled pain prescriptions when they were given to me. My

> health quickly declined and thre were many nights when I went to

> sleep wondering if I would wake up the next day. MRI's, CAT

scans,

> dozens of specialists could find nothing unusual. I noticed in

> August that my breasts were becoming very hard. It was then that

I

> connected the onset of my symptoms with the silicone implants.

They

> were removed on 9/29/06. Nearly as quickly as the symptoms came,

> they began to vanish. Now, a year later, I do have some

occasional

> shoulder pain and some fatigue, but I am about 85% back to my pre-

> silicone level of health. I began going to the Vanderbilt

> Alternative and Integrative Health Center in Nashville. There, I

> have done yoga, accupuncture, myofascial release, psychotherapy,

etc

> and received a ton of support from many health care

professionals.

> It has been a difficult journey, but I am coming through it. I am

> also off all pain or sleep meds that I had taken during the

previous

> year. My doctors tell me that I had a severe allergic reaction to

> the platinum and many other chemicals in the silicone implants.

> Platinum was found in my urine in 0, +2 and +4 oxidative levels.

>

> My question is regarding elevated CRP levels. C-Reactive Protein

is

> a marker for inflammation, usually used for heart patients, but

also

> it is an indication of a virus, infection, auto-immune condition.

Do

> any of you have this, as well? Mine was 17-extremely high risk.

I

> have also found that many of the women I chat with are hypothyroid

> and have type " A " blood. Please let me know if you have any of

these

> issues.

>

> Be Well,

> in Nashville

>

[Guest guest]

, welcome to this wonderful group of women. We will be here for you, and please ask questions. I am so sorry that you are so sick; however, your symptoms are just like many of the women in this group.

Stay close....love always.......Lea

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Elevated C-Reactive Protein Levels

Hi, All,I had the silicone implants for ten months, 11/05 to 9/06. I had my first saline implants at age 40, but in 2005, when I turned 50 and "wiser", I decided to get the Cadillac and upgraded to the silicone implants. Overnight my life changed. I was bedridden for almost that entire period of time- blurred vision, ringing in ears, heart palpitations, numb hands and feet, muscles twitching and the most intense neck and shoulder pain I have evern known. Previously, my doctors had told me that I had a very high pain threshold and I never filled pain prescriptions when they were given to me. My health quickly declined and thre were many nights when I went to sleep wondering if I would wake up the next day. MRI's, CAT scans, dozens of specialists could find nothing unusual. I noticed in August that my breasts were becoming very hard. It was then that I connected the onset of my symptoms with the silicone implants. They were removed on 9/29/06. Nearly as quickly as the symptoms came, they began to vanish. Now, a year later, I do have some occasional shoulder pain and some fatigue, but I am about 85% back to my pre-silicone level of health. I began going to the Vanderbilt Alternative and Integrative Health Center in Nashville. There, I have done yoga, accupuncture, myofascial release, psychotherapy, etc and received a ton of support from many health care professionals. It has been a difficult journey, but I am coming through it. I am also off all pain or sleep meds that I had taken during the previous year. My doctors tell me that I had a severe allergic reaction to the platinum and many other chemicals in the silicone implants. Platinum was found in my urine in 0, +2 and +4 oxidative levels. My question is regarding elevated CRP levels. C-Reactive Protein is a marker for inflammation, usually used for heart patients, but also it is an indication of a virus, infection, auto-immune condition. Do any of you have this, as well? Mine was 17-extremely high risk. I have also found that many of the women I chat with are hypothyroid and have type "A" blood. Please let me know if you have any of these issues.Be Well, in Nashville

[Guest guest]

Oh, then I have had this checked and it was normal.

Thanks Lynda.

Lynn

Elevated C-Reactive Protein Levels>>Hi, All,>I had the silicone implants for ten months, 11/05 to 9/06. I had my>first saline implants at age 40, but in 2005, when I turned 50>and "wiser", I decided to get the Cadillac and upgraded to the>silicone implants. Overnight my life changed. I was bedridden for>almost that entire period of time- blurred vision, ringing in ears,>heart palpitations, numb hands and feet, muscles twitching and the>most intense neck and shoulder pain I have evern known. Previously,>my doctors had told me that I had a very high pain threshold and

I>never filled pain prescriptions when they were given to me. My>health quickly declined and thre were many nights when I went to>sleep wondering if I would wake up the next day. MRI's, CAT scans,>dozens of specialists could find nothing unusual. I noticed in>August that my breasts were becoming very hard. It was then that I>connected the onset of my symptoms with the silicone implants. They>were removed on 9/29/06. Nearly as quickly as the symptoms came,>they began to vanish. Now, a year later, I do have some occasional>shoulder pain and some fatigue, but I am about 85% back to my pre->silicone level of health. I began going to the Vanderbilt>Alternative and Integrative Health Center in Nashville. There, I>have done yoga, accupuncture, myofascial release, psychotherapy, etc>and received a ton of support from many health care professionals.>It has been a

difficult journey, but I am coming through it. I am>also off all pain or sleep meds that I had taken during the previous>year. My doctors tell me that I had a severe allergic reaction to>the platinum and many other chemicals in the silicone implants.>Platinum was found in my urine in 0, +2 and +4 oxidative levels.>>My question is regarding elevated CRP levels. C-Reactive Protein is>a marker for inflammation, usually used for heart patients, but also>it is an indication of a virus, infection, auto-immune condition. Do>any of you have this, as well? Mine was 17-extremely high risk. I>have also found that many of the women I chat with are hypothyroid>and have type "A" blood. Please let me know if you have any of these>issues.>>Be Well,> in Nashville>>>

[Guest guest]

C-Reactive is a different marker than the Sed

Rate, both indicate types of

inflammation. C-Reactive is often checked in people at risk for heart disease.

Sed Rate is often checked in autoimmune disease.

Lynda

At 09:50 AM 9/29/2007, you wrote:

>Oh, then I have had this checked and it was normal.

>

>Thanks Lynda.

>

>Lynn

>

> Elevated C-Reactive Protein Levels

> >

> >Hi, All,

> >I had the silicone implants for ten months, 11/05 to 9/06. I had my

> >first saline implants at age 40, but in 2005, when I turned 50

> >and " wiser " , I decided to get the Cadillac and upgraded to the

> >silicone implants. Overnight my life changed. I was bedridden for

> >almost that entire period of time- blurred vision, ringing in ears,

> >heart palpitations, numb hands and feet, muscles twitching and the

> >most intense neck and shoulder pain I have evern known. Previously,

> >my doctors had told me that I had a very high pain threshold and I

> >never filled pain prescriptions when they were given to me. My

> >health quickly declined and thre were many nights when I went to

> >sleep wondering if I would wake up the next day. MRI's, CAT scans,

> >dozens of specialists could find nothing unusual. I noticed in

> >August that my breasts were becoming very hard. It was then that I

> >connected the onset of my symptoms with the silicone implants. They

> >were removed on 9/29/06. Nearly as quickly as the symptoms came,

> >they began to vanish. Now, a year later, I do have some occasional

> >shoulder pain and some fatigue, but I am about 85% back to my pre-

> >silicone level of health. I began going to the Vanderbilt

> >Alternative and Integrative Health Center in Nashville. There, I

> >have done yoga, accupuncture, myofascial release, psychotherapy, etc

> >and received a ton of support from many health care professionals.

> >It has been a difficult journey, but I am coming through it. I am

> >also off all pain or sleep meds that I had taken during the previous

> >year. My doctors tell me that I had a severe allergic reaction to

> >the platinum and many other chemicals in the silicone implants.

> >Platinum was found in my urine in 0, +2 and +4 oxidative levels.

> >

> >My question is regarding elevated CRP levels. C-Reactive Protein is

> >a marker for inflammation, usually used for heart patients, but also

> >it is an indication of a virus, infection, auto-immune condition. Do

> >any of you have this, as well? Mine was 17-extremely high risk. I

> >have also found that many of the women I chat with are hypothyroid

> >and have type " A " blood. Please let me know if you have any of these

> >issues.

> >

> >Be Well,

> > in Nashville

> >

> >

> >

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Lynda, just a note too for others, I went to a rheuma when this all

first started for me and they ran this test. No one ever called me,

and I only later found out I had an abnormal sed rate when I had an

ER trip and they questioned me about it. I am going to get my

records at some point, but clearly I had signs of something going on

and no one told me. ALWAYS ask for the numbers and don't trust

anyone. Nan

> >

> > >Hi ,

> > >

> > >Welcome! Thank you for sharing your story. I

> > >am so happy you were explanted and are regaining your health.

> > >

> > >I had salines for about 8 yrs and finally

> > >removed in April of 07. There were many nights

> > >that I was afraid to fall asleep becasue I

> > >didn't know if I would wake up. I had many of

> > >the same issues as you and the doctors could

> > >only find a high ANA - meaning autoimmune issues

> > >but never pinpointed what/why.

> > >

> > >I was diagnosed with Hashimotos this summer. I

> > >am on synthroid which is helping

> > >tremendously! ! I am not sure about the C-Reatie

> > >protein, I don't think I have had this tested.

> > >

> > >Lynn

> > >

> > > Elevated C-Reactive Protein Levels

> > >

> > >Hi, All,

> > >I had the silicone implants for ten months, 11/05 to 9/06. I

had my

> > >first saline implants at age 40, but in 2005, when I turned 50

> > >and " wiser " , I decided to get the Cadillac and upgraded to the

> > >silicone implants. Overnight my life changed. I was bedridden

for

> > >almost that entire period of time- blurred vision, ringing in

ears,

> > >heart palpitations, numb hands and feet, muscles twitching and

the

> > >most intense neck and shoulder pain I have evern known.

Previously,

> > >my doctors had told me that I had a very high pain threshold

and I

> > >never filled pain prescriptions when they were given to me. My

> > >health quickly declined and thre were many nights when I went to

> > >sleep wondering if I would wake up the next day. MRI's, CAT

scans,

> > >dozens of specialists could find nothing unusual. I noticed in

> > >August that my breasts were becoming very hard. It was then

that I

> > >connected the onset of my symptoms with the silicone implants.

They

> > >were removed on 9/29/06. Nearly as quickly as the symptoms came,

> > >they began to vanish. Now, a year later, I do have some

occasional

> > >shoulder pain and some fatigue, but I am about 85% back to my

pre-

> > >silicone level of health. I began going to the Vanderbilt

> > >Alternative and Integrative Health Center in Nashville. There, I

> > >have done yoga, accupuncture, myofascial release,

psychotherapy, etc

> > >and received a ton of support from many health care

professionals.

> > >It has been a difficult journey, but I am coming through it. I

am

> > >also off all pain or sleep meds that I had taken during the

previous

> > >year. My doctors tell me that I had a severe allergic reaction

to

> > >the platinum and many other chemicals in the silicone implants.

> > >Platinum was found in my urine in 0, +2 and +4 oxidative levels.

> > >

> > >My question is regarding elevated CRP levels. C-Reactive

Protein is

> > >a marker for inflammation, usually used for heart patients, but

also

> > >it is an indication of a virus, infection, auto-immune

condition. Do

> > >any of you have this, as well? Mine was 17-extremely high risk.

I

> > >have also found that many of the women I chat with are

hypothyroid

> > >and have type " A " blood. Please let me know if you have any of

these

> > >issues.

> > >

> > >Be Well,

> > > in Nashville

> > >

> > >

> > >

> >

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I would love to see all the numbers from the tests from my

rheumatologist and others... Dr Huang is sending a complete report

because I asked for it....

Can I just call my other doctors and ask for a copy of my file?

> > >

> > > >Hi ,

> > > >

> > > >Welcome! Thank you for sharing your story. I

> > > >am so happy you were explanted and are regaining your health.

> > > >

> > > >I had salines for about 8 yrs and finally

> > > >removed in April of 07. There were many nights

> > > >that I was afraid to fall asleep becasue I

> > > >didn't know if I would wake up. I had many of

> > > >the same issues as you and the doctors could

> > > >only find a high ANA - meaning autoimmune issues

> > > >but never pinpointed what/why.

> > > >

> > > >I was diagnosed with Hashimotos this summer. I

> > > >am on synthroid which is helping

> > > >tremendously! ! I am not sure about the C-Reatie

> > > >protein, I don't think I have had this tested.

> > > >

> > > >Lynn

> > > >

> > > > Elevated C-Reactive Protein Levels

> > > >

> > > >Hi, All,

> > > >I had the silicone implants for ten months, 11/05 to 9/06. I

> had my

> > > >first saline implants at age 40, but in 2005, when I turned 50

> > > >and " wiser " , I decided to get the Cadillac and upgraded to the

> > > >silicone implants. Overnight my life changed. I was bedridden

> for

> > > >almost that entire period of time- blurred vision, ringing in

> ears,

> > > >heart palpitations, numb hands and feet, muscles twitching and

> the

> > > >most intense neck and shoulder pain I have evern known.

> Previously,

> > > >my doctors had told me that I had a very high pain threshold

> and I

> > > >never filled pain prescriptions when they were given to me. My

> > > >health quickly declined and thre were many nights when I went to

> > > >sleep wondering if I would wake up the next day. MRI's, CAT

> scans,

> > > >dozens of specialists could find nothing unusual. I noticed in

> > > >August that my breasts were becoming very hard. It was then

> that I

> > > >connected the onset of my symptoms with the silicone implants.

> They

> > > >were removed on 9/29/06. Nearly as quickly as the symptoms came,

> > > >they began to vanish. Now, a year later, I do have some

> occasional

> > > >shoulder pain and some fatigue, but I am about 85% back to my

> pre-

> > > >silicone level of health. I began going to the Vanderbilt

> > > >Alternative and Integrative Health Center in Nashville. There, I

> > > >have done yoga, accupuncture, myofascial release,

> psychotherapy, etc

> > > >and received a ton of support from many health care

> professionals.

> > > >It has been a difficult journey, but I am coming through it. I

> am

> > > >also off all pain or sleep meds that I had taken during the

> previous

> > > >year. My doctors tell me that I had a severe allergic reaction

> to

> > > >the platinum and many other chemicals in the silicone implants.

> > > >Platinum was found in my urine in 0, +2 and +4 oxidative levels.

> > > >

> > > >My question is regarding elevated CRP levels. C-Reactive

> Protein is

> > > >a marker for inflammation, usually used for heart patients, but

> also

> > > >it is an indication of a virus, infection, auto-immune

> condition. Do

> > > >any of you have this, as well? Mine was 17-extremely high risk.

> I

> > > >have also found that many of the women I chat with are

> hypothyroid

> > > >and have type " A " blood. Please let me know if you have any of

> these

> > > >issues.

> > > >

> > > >Be Well,

> > > > in Nashville

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

PH, well reading that just made me ill. I have had that happen to

me so many times I don't know why I even go to any doctor, and I

hate to be so negative. Did you read what just happened to me last

week? That was the worst experience I think because he was not only

outright rude but in front of several other doctors, anyone would be

humiliated. I have had a challenging life, but have always been

strong. This whole thing has knocked me down pretty hard. I was

off the board for a couple of months and pretty defeated. Then I

just decided that I am too stubborn to let it get me. No one seems

to understand this if they have not been in pain. My family doctor

recently apologized to me for his being short, he admitted to

feeling frustrated with my sickness, and I really appreciated the

honesty and compassion, at one point he told me I was just

depressed. Please know that we are almost all treated like this.

Except for holistic medicine, they have all been very understanding

and helpful. You are absolutely not normal (well you know what I

mean!). You are sick and it is frustrating now knowing exactly what

it is and how to get better. I still don't understand it all and I

have researched my brains out! Love Nan

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> > Isn't it interesting the way doctors don't tell YOU what they

> find . . . but expect YOU to tell THEM about any health problems

> you've had when you come to them?

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> > Is it that they try to ignore that which they don't know how

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> treat . . . but want all the clues possible - just in case they do?

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Thanks for understanding, Nan. No, I didn't read what happened to

you last week. I try to keep up with all the messages but it's

hard. I'm sorry you were humiliated by your doc. You'd think that

if someone devotes a life to healing others, they'd have a little

more compassion.

I've thought about getting off the board for a while too just

because I'm tired of focusing on symptoms. I realize though that we

all need each other because definitely we're not finding help in the

medical community. I know it just takes time and that time is

different for each one of us. Here's to healing quickly and

completely! Love, PH

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> > > Isn't it interesting the way doctors don't tell YOU what they

> > find . . . but expect YOU to tell THEM about any health problems

> > you've had when you come to them?

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> > > Is it that they try to ignore that which they don't know how

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do?

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> > > Rogene

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Hi Patty,I gave her the same scoop I've been repeating for months. I explained that for the last 38 years I have only seen a doctor for annual physicals...bascially that I have always been very healthy. I told her that I have had so many tests run recently because I don't seem to be finding the answer to why I have numbness, vision loss, fatigue, high intraocular pressure, low blood pressure, low body temp and brain fog. I explained that I believe it's the implants, that I have yeast overgrowth, and presented her with information from Dr. Kolb and from what I have learned through this forum.

I could tell that she was not open to hearing any of it. In fact, she said that she did her research 5 minutes before seeing me regarding a urine test that I had done months ago. The test indicated I had toluene and benzene but she said that it was nonsense and that lab is on www.quackwatch.com When I went to look for it I didn't see it mentioned.

She also said that live blood cell analysis also came up on quackwatch and that if I had yeast in my blood I would have a temp of 103 degrees and be hospitalized. She rolled her eyes at the thought that I've been treated for a fungus.

It's amazing to me that a doctor would put so much stock into one poorly written website. I didn't base my illness on implants from one website alone...I don't base anything entirely on one website...I check it out and do a lot of research and then come to conclusions.

Anyway, the resident seemed very interested and open minded and after the doctor left said that she would research over the weekend. I'm finding that younger doctors, in general, seem to be more open minded to environmental causes and alternative therapies.

Hey, I just finished my liver flush this morning. I feel weak (didn't sleep a wink) but my head seems so much clearer. I couldn't believe how many stones came out! How often did you do these? ~ PH

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Hi Lynn,

Yes, I did a 30 day parasite cleanse and thought everything was gone

but apparently not. My doctor suggested doing it for 60 days but I

didn't realize how much fructose is in it...worried about the yeast

as my head and vision have been killing me. So I stopped the

cleanse, finally gave in to Nystatin and have felt some relief.

I don't think I felt sick from the flush because of the parasites. I

think the epsom salts just really get the bowels going. I didn't

sleep a wink because my intestines were crampy and gurgly ALL night

long...mild to moderate discomfort. Plus, the epsom salts taste

horrible. In the morning I just went to the bathroom a few times (no

big deal at all) and felt great by 10. I want to do it again because

it just feels so cleansing and beneficial. - PH

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