Mixing naturopathic supplements with my current medications(medical staff please)?
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I am diagnosed with fibromyalgia. My symptoms are as follows: pain and swelling in my arms and joints of my arms and legs migraines head "pain" in the left temporal part of my head pressure in my head and neck changes in vision (mild) IBS - chronic diarrhea for the past 5 years intestinal cramps bloating gas acid reflux (reduced but not cured by 2 Rx meds) mental fogginess which gets worse at times geographic tongue sleep that is not restful ( waking frequently, and sleeping every chance I get with no improvement in tiredness) frequent and urgent urination allergic reactions to foods with a rash on my face and neck with no clear source on an elimination diet weight gain depression anxiety lack of energy craving for carbs and sweets I have been tested for: rheumatoid arthritis diverticulitis gluten allergy food and environmental allergies Current medications: cymbalta 30 mg 2 pills qd lyrica 75 mg 2 pills qd prilosec 30 mg qd zantac 300 mg qd ativan prn Now to the question I have been doing a lot of reading and have found information on what some people call "systemic candida" and have many of the symptoms. I want to go on a program of natropathic candida treatment and systemic detox but I don't know what all is ok to take together let alone with the medications I am currently on. I am interested in a program by NSC Immunituion at http://www.nsc24.com/fibromyalgia.htm. But I live in a small farming town between Buffalo and Rochester New York, and I am having trouble finding answers in the medical community.
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This doesn't sound like fibromyalgia as swelling is not a symptom. Unfortunately this is a common diagnosis doctors give out for the cause of any pain. A good detox will be great for your health but the drugs you are taking are toxic which seems counterproductive for a good detox. You should contact NSC to ask if it is okay to go on a detox taking these drugs. All your symptoms are listed under a thyroid imbalance (very misdiagnosed) - hypothyroidism and other vitamin deficiencies commonly seen with hypothyroidism - vitamin B12 (many reasons for deficiency but low stomach acid and proton pump inhibitors like prilosec cause vitamin B12 deficiency), iron, vitamin D/calcium (calcium needs vitamin D to absorb), folate, magnesium and potassium. Joint and muscle pain are symptoms of hypothyroidism as well as swelling/fluid retention. Other symptoms include depression, anxiety, weight gain (thyroid controls the metabolism), fatigue, migranes, concentration/memory problems to name a few. There is a strong connection between hypothyroidism and allergies and food intolerances (does not affect the immune system therefore not seen in allergy tests). Food intolerances are seen with lack of digestive enzymes/low stomach acid. Hypothyroidism lowers stomach acid which in turns causes gastrointestinal problems including IBS, bloating, gas, acid reflux, fungal overgrowth. Lowering already low stomach acid with acid blockers is the incorrect treatment. Increasing digestion with digestive enzymes are very recommended. Some enzymes contain betaine hydrochloride to improve acid production. In March 2010, the FDA made a statement that acid blockers should only be taken up to 14 days, 3 times a year. Vitamin B12 deficiency affects memory, deficiencies in B vitamins are one of the causes of a geographic tongue (allergies and hormonal changes are other reasons), depression, anxiety, affects the gastrointestinal tract including IBS symptoms and diarrhea, fatigue, extreme craving of sugar (i can vouch for this personally! - craved for energy), vision problems, migranes, brain fog to name a few. Vitamin B12 deficiency is one of the known triggers that causes frequent urination. Other vitamins to control the bladder include magnesium, calcium and vitamin C. Acid blockers - dangerous side effects>>> http://refluxdefense.com/heartburn_GERD_articles/side-effects-antacids-and-acid-blockers.html Vitamin B12 deficiency>>> http://b12d.net/book/export/html/29 Recommended lab work>>> http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/recommended-labwork/ Optimal lab levels/how to interpret your result>>> http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/lab-values/ Hypothyroidism symptoms>>> http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/long-and-pathetic/ Hypothyroidism and allergies>>> http://www.zimbio.com/Allergies+And+Allergy+Relief/articles/1ZfdQSfwBsp/Hypothyroidism+and+Allergies Low stomach acid>>> http://www.puristat.com/coloncleansing/lowstomachacid.aspx Fibromyalgia and Vitamin D Deficiency Same Symptoms= A Wrong Diagnosis>>> http://www.easy-immune-health.com/fibromyalgia-and-vitamin-d.html The truth about antidepressants>>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOEFz9EWAEk Frequent urination>> http://www.livestrong.com/article/9934-identify-frequent-urination-reasons/#ixzz10Q1RxDBR
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You do not have candida as it does not actually have any symptoms. None of the people who have answered your question so far have any kind of medical training or knowledge; linking to websites designed to sell advertising and fake products is meaningless and won't help you. Make sure you talk to a qualified medical doctor (most naturopaths are NOT doctors, whatever it says on their stationery). Many of these supplements are contaminated and can have dangerous effects when mixed with real drugs.
dave
lactose intolerance and salicylate intolerance??? have you been tested for those two?? many of those symptoms sound like salicylate and lactose intolerance.... the skin rashing, digestive issues, bloating, cramping, acid reflux, migraines, geographic tongue, exhaustion, weight gain, depression, IBS ....... all could be symptoms of both. and then of course the antidepressants and antacids you are on could very well be producing the precise symptoms you are trying to resolve.... ditch the antacids to begin with and get your physicians guidance on tapering right off the antidepressants ...... eliminate milk and dairy products for a week and see if that resolves your sleep, digestion, neural functioning, acid reflux and exhaustion issues.... drink more fresh green vegie juices such as celery and lime juice.... cut the stem and leaves off a celery bunch and juice it with a fresh lime or peeled apple and drink up.... green vegies and fresh fruits are all rich in calcium. and far easier to assimilate than all that milk and dairy. http://salicylatesensitivity.com/info3/ it would, however, be a really good idea to empower yourself with knowledge in regards to the nature of an overgrowth of candida albicans........... basically it hinges on managing to completely eliminate sugar and yeast ..... candida will thrive and flourish on both. Read a book called "Complete Candida Yeast Guidebook" ~ Revised 2nd Edition by jeanne Marie Martin with Zoltan P.Rona, M.D... fabulous reading there for you. A few suggestions for natural antifungals are ~ Oil of Oregano ~ antiviral, antifungal, antibacterial and antiparasitic ..... it has strong antioxidant and antiflammatory effects and is quite effective in eliminating Candida ....... not regular oregano but a wild form (wild mountain oregano, Origanum vulgare species) ..... your local health food store may be able to help you with this one... Oil of Oregano has no side effects and oregano is compatible with any other natural remedy or prescription drug....... the active compounds in Oil of Oregano also act as free radical scavengers thus prevent further tissue damage while encouraging healing. Grapefruit Seed Extract ~ Go to your local health food store and ask the resident naturopath his/her advice on Grapefruit seed extract.. they don't usually charge for off the cuff advice and are more than willing to share their knowledge ..... Grapefruit seed extract is a multipurpose (broad spectrum) compound that is currently being used in humans and animals alike to safely fight many types of internal and external infections caused from parasites (single and multi-celled), viruses, bacteria and fungi. Grapefruit seed extracts biggest benefit is due to it's multipurpose (broad spectrum) effect. It is effective even if the causes of the infections are known, unknown or misdiagnosed. By eliminating a wide range of dangerous pathogens grapefruit seed extract actually enhances the immune system. bless u x
Minx
THERE IS NO SWELLING WITH FMS You need a better diagnosis what about MS--that is a concern with the vision what about lymes and lupus and many other things you should have been tested for
jmitw
There are a lot of naturopathic treatments that might work, but you are on a lot of stuff. Instead I would focus on high density nutrition only. High quality food, organic veggies and so on. With that said, the one thing they should have tested you for first, is lupus. The face rash alone, not to mention several other symptoms, would make a test for lupus advantageous.
SethSpeaks
I am a Medical Assistant and also have Fibromyalgia. Since no 2 people have the same symptoms, any of these and others could be true including the swelling if you are having a flare. I have found that eliminating red meats from my diet has significantly reduced my symptoms. Also eliminate dairy as much as possible as it can trigger inflammation. Also eliminate as much processed sugar as possible. Exercise as tolerated. I am taking the following supplements with good results: B50 complex (get the yeast free kind), magnesium250 mg a day has reduced the frequency of my migraines, glucosamine/chondroitin/MSM daily for joint pain, vitamin D3 800 IU a day has reduced some of the pain, vitamin C 1000 mg to help my immune system. I have has FMS since my late 20's, I am now 54 and I am doing pretty well. Good luck, I hope I was able to help some from my own experience. If you still are worried about the systemic candida the Swanson company has a capsule to eliminate yeast. i tried it but didn't notice much difference so I stopped.
Deb
There is no such thing as systemic in a healthy person, it's made up by con artists to sell scam treatments like "systemic detoxes" Go to a real doctor.
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