Thanks for your reply. I'll try asking my doctor about those iodine tests. Started the T4 via IV last week and I notice that I get very, very sleepy about 4 hours after getting my daily dose - is...
Joint pain is also a known side-effect of Prednisone, so it could have just been that. It can take a few weeks for the side-effects to go away after stopping the Prednisone. Cruciferous vegetable...
Some people who have arthritis find eating nightshades causes their joint pain and inflammation to be worse. It is also possible to be allergic to an entire "family" of related foods, such as...
Yes, that's fine. Be sure to reduce the molybdenum down to just one (or less) after a few weeks (long enough to correct deficiency and determine if supplements help reduce sulfite reactivity),...
Might be good to check with an Ear-Nose-Throat doctor to find the cause of your vertigo. Allergies can cause chronic vertigo, and a sinus decongestant with an antihistamine may be helpful. Also,...
Yes, antihistamines can increase appetite with a corresponding weight gain. How much it affects you depends on a number of factors, including calorie intake, activity level (i.e., sedentary, exercise...
What has the doctor told you about the cause of your pnd? If the pnd is from silent reflux, then the Prilosec & Zantac may help; otherwise, they may not... -Razzle Too many health issues to list......
Research suggests Vitamin D helps protect the body from the flu, and some doctors believe it may be more effective (and safer) than the flu vaccine. Dr. Mercola: Vitamin D Is More Effective Than Flu...
Buhner's Healing Lyme 2nd Ed. says (p. 379) Stephania tetandra or Stephania cepharantha. Same book, p. 380, says dosage for Lyme arthritis and/or neuro-Lyme should be: Powdered herb: 1-4 "00"...
I would think that your home-made granola would be ok...and it sure sounds delicious :) If you get organic dried fruit to add to your granola (try dried cranberries - yummy!) or dry your own at home,...
Red fire ant bite (age 4) is suspected source of Lyme for me. Grew up with cats, got lots of scratches, hence the likely source of Bart. for me. Been bitten by plenty of mosquitos, also, and a horse...
Thanks for replying. Yeah, it has been a real challenge lately. This is what lead me to ask for thyroid tests to begin with - my usual fatigue isn't this severe (i.e., getting out of bed & getting...
Hi, I have been unable to eat for about 3 years (due to severe stomach problems), so I am fed through an IV port in my chest. My IV "food" does not contain any iodine. I was able to use a topical...
Buhner (a Lyme-Literate Herbalist) recommends Stinging Nettle leaf for joint pain and inflammation specifically because he says it not only reduces inflammation but also helps protect the joint from...
A whole cup of rice is a lot of carb. Try one small bite in the middle of a normal meal. Try non-grain starches first, as some find any grains too difficult to tolerate. Also consider the toxins from...