Re: For Ann re: gastrocrom

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Hi Ging,

I just started using the Gastrocrom oral form. Actually until my Gastrocrom

comes in from my mail order drug company, i'm using the Cromolyn Sodium, it

is exactly the same thing, but only in a lesser dosage. The one i'm using

right now is actually used in asthma treatment in a nebulizer. When Jackie

and were talking about Gastrocrom a few months ago, I looked it up

immediately in my 2001 Nursing Drug Handbook and that is when I discovered

that it's the same thing. I had made the cream last month using the

cromolyn, but like I said, it's a much lesser dose, so I had to use a ton of

it, which made it watery. I'm waiting for my supply of Gastrocrom to come

in so that I can actually try the cream made from the Gastrocrom. So far

the meds are working wonders. Today I have NO hives so far ! My breathing

is sooooooo much better, my shoulder isn't hurting again today, which is a

complete miracle. The other day I had so much pain that I could hardly move

it.

Does the Medrol work for you?? Using steroids really didn't help me all

that much, so I usually refuse them. The only time I agree to taking them

is when I'm having a hard time breathing.

Have you tried the Aveeno products for the itching? If not they make an

oatmeal bath which is wonderful, also, they made the aveeno bath oil, which

is awesome.

As far as the Gastrocrom, do you have a good doctor that you can talk to

about this?? Believe me, It took me 2 months to ask for it. I was so

afraid that he would be offended that I thought of this instead of him, but

actually, just the opposite happened, he apologized for not thinking of it.

The way I approached him was, I told him that I had met 2 women, meaning

Jackie and , that had experience with this and said it was wonderful.

The minute he heard the word Gastrocrom, he said " I AM SO SORRY that I

didn't think of this, please forgive me " ! I thought that was so cool. So

please don't be afraid to ask your doctor, you have the right to feel better

and the sooner you ask, the better. If I had to do it again, I would have

never waited.

What meds are you on ? I'm sorry I can't remember. I feel less foggy, but

still can remember all the post on here!

I hope I answered your questions, if not you can e-mail me directly and I

try better! Talk soon, Ann

>

>Reply-To: urticaria

>To: <urticaria >

>Subject: For Ann re: gastrocrom

>Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2001 10:43:24 -0500

>

>Hi Ann, What form of Gastrocrom are you speaking of. Is their an oral

>product or do you refer to the cream. I'm very anxious to get my hands on

>the cream or to know more about whatever way

>you're using it. I'm on Medrol this week and was on Pred last. They're both

>steriods and lousy for you. I was at my wits end and had to try another

>week

>of them. I'm lowering the dose daily, and even yesterday on the highest

>dose, I was still itching. I didn't close my eyes last night. I also felt

>like I was having a heart attack from the med. My stomach was so full of

>air

>it was up in my chest. I'm much better where that's concerned now. As I

>write I feel them popping. My neck, scalp, etc. are the worst. I get chills

>and feel lousy. Oh happy day! Be well, and If you can get

>back to me I'd appreciate it. Thanx mucho! Ging

>

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