Guest guest Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 Thanks for this, Lilian. I wonder though what kind of heart disease is associated with low thyroid function (other than the eventually fatal kind, of course). Having had low thyroid for probably most of my 3 score & 10 years I shouldn't have been surprised to learn just recently of a plaqued aortic valve, viewed by echocardiograph. Whether this goes with plaqued arteries I don't know, but I surmise that it is this kind of heart disease that is typically linked with hypothyroidism. Needless to say the prospect of a replacement valve in perhaps 7 years as mooted by my doctor is less than enchanting, but I'm on the case -- involving review of diet & vitamins especially, including vit K -- pending improvement of adrenal & thyroid function, & absolutely determined that such a thing won't happen. Rgds H http://www.naturalnews.com/025030.html > This is very interesting, recommending Armour. > Lilian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 A Google for the Sinatra protocol will bring up useful information about prevention and self-care with heart disease. Mo > Thanks for this, Lilian. I wonder though what kind of heart disease is > associated with low thyroid function (other than the eventually fatal > kind, of course). Having had low thyroid for probably most of my 3 > score & 10 years I shouldn't have been surprised to learn just recently > of a plaqued aortic valve, viewed by echocardiograph. Whether this goes > with plaqued arteries I don't know, but I surmise that it is this kind > of heart disease that is typically linked with hypothyroidism. > > Needless to say the prospect of a replacement valve in perhaps 7 years > as mooted by my doctor is less than enchanting, but I'm on the case -- > involving review of diet & vitamins especially, including vit K -- > pending improvement of adrenal & thyroid function, & absolutely > determined that such a thing won't happen. > > Rgds > > H > > > > http://www.naturalnews.com/025030.html > > > This is very interesting, recommending Armour. > > > Lilian > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 Reading Dr Broda book " Hypothyroidism -- The Unsuspected Illness " has his study of heart disease relative to thyroid meds. His results were far lower than the famous Framingham study. And when patients stopped taking their desiccated thyroid, their heart disease rate rose rapidly.. Have a great day, > > a link to the original areticle: > > http://archinte.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/short/168/8/855 > > Â > > http://www.naturalnews.com/025030.html > > Â > This is very interesting, > recommending Armour. > > Â > Lilian > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 It is a well known fact that those suffering with untreated or under treated hypothyroidism have raised cholesterol and once they get on the correct treatment, this lowers their cholesterol. Try a course of high dose Niacin 350mgs (Vitamin B3) and CoEnzymeQ10 300mgs for a while and this will help lower it Hans. luv - Sheila Needless to say the prospect of a replacement valve in perhaps 7 years as mooted by my doctor is less than enchanting, but I'm on the case -- involving review of diet & vitamins especially, including vit K -- pending improvement of adrenal & thyroid function, & absolutely determined that such a thing won't happen. http://www.naturalnews.com/025030.html > This is very interesting, recommending Armour. > Lilian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2008 Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 > http://www.naturalnews.com/025030.html > > This is very interesting, recommending Armour. > > Lilian > Yes, but it contains the inaccuracy that the TSH graph is a curve of normal distribution or a bell curve. However it is not, but is very skewed to the lower end so that the most " usual " TSH level is around 1, not half way along the range. This, I would imagine, is why there can be so much debate about where, along the scale, the range should lie. Best wishes, Kat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 http://www.thyroid.org.au/Information/NormalTSH.html. If the graph doesn't come out, you can see it on our web site in my letter to all NHS endocrinologists about thyroid function tests: http://www.tpa-uk.org.uk/tftletter.php Luv - Sheila > http://www.naturalnews.com/025030.html > > This is very interesting, recommending Armour. > > Lilian > Yes, but it contains the inaccuracy that the TSH graph is a curve of normal distribution or a bell curve. However it is not, but is very skewed to the lower end so that the most " usual " TSH level is around 1, not half way along the range. This, I would imagine, is why there can be so much debate about where, along the scale, the range should lie. Best wishes, Kat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 Thanks Sheila - I looed for a graph, but couldn't spot one. Love, Kat > http://www.tpa-uk.org.uk/images/clip_image002.jpg > > > > > > http://www.thyroid.org.au/Information/NormalTSH.html. If the graph doesn't > come out, you can see it on our web site in my letter to all NHS > endocrinologists about thyroid function tests: > http://www.tpa-uk.org.uk/tftletter.php > > > > Luv - Sheila > > > > http://www.naturalnews.com/025030.html > > > > This is very interesting, recommending Armour. > > > > Lilian > > > Yes, but it contains the inaccuracy that the TSH graph is a curve of > normal distribution or a bell curve. However it is not, but is very > skewed to the lower end so that the most " usual " TSH level is around 1, > not half way along the range. This, I would imagine, is why there can > be so much debate about where, along the scale, the range should lie. > > Best wishes, > > Kat > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 It's there if you clicked on the link - but here it is and I hope you can see this one. Thanks Sheila - I looed for a graph, but couldn't spot one. Love, Kat > http://www.tpa-uk.org.uk/images/clip_image002.jpg > > http://www.thyroid.org.au/Information/NormalTSH.html. If the graph doesn't > come out, you can see it on our web site in my letter to all NHS > endocrinologists about thyroid function tests: > http://www.tpa-uk.org.uk/tftletter.php > > > > Luv - Sheila > > > > http://www.naturalnews.com/025030.html > > > > This is very interesting, recommending Armour. > > > > Lilian > > > Yes, but it contains the inaccuracy that the TSH graph is a curve of > normal distribution or a bell curve. However it is not, but is very > skewed to the lower end so that the most " usual " TSH level is around 1, > not half way along the range. This, I would imagine, is why there can > be so much debate about where, along the scale, the range should lie. > > Best wishes, > > Kat > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 The top range of 10 for TSH is downright CRIMINAL In the USA its 2.5 Even at 5.0 TSH would be too high and the patient in a dire state My Husband was well into Myxodeama madness with a TSH of 2.4 and a free T4 of 19 (10-24) If he had not been diagnosed by a Prof who was also the 1st victim of the GMC mafia that has hounded Peatfield , Skinner, Myhill etc i am 100% sure my husband would have been dead 20 years ago The current reference ranges are absolutely and utterly despicable Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Hi Pat Can you please tell me what you know about the UK equivalent of Armour that was. I was placed on l-thyroxin twice daily from 1970 to 1995 and was told it was extracted from animals. Chris > > The top range of 10 for TSH is downright CRIMINAL >  > In the USA its 2.5 >  > Even at 5.0 TSH would be too high and the patient in a dire state >  > My Husband was well into Myxodeama madness with a > TSH of 2.4 and a free T4 of 19 (10-24) >  > If he had not been diagnosed by a Prof who was also the 1st  victim of the GMC mafia that has hounded Peatfield , Skinner, Myhill etc i am 100% sure my husband would have been dead 20 years ago >  > The current reference ranges are absolutely and utterly despicable >  > Pat > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Endoprats (most) might as well put a loaded gun to our heads, it would be kinder than waiting for a TSH of 10. Luv Justeen > > The top range of 10 for TSH is downright CRIMINAL >  > In the USA its 2.5 >  > Even at 5.0 TSH would be too high and the patient in a dire state >  > My Husband was well into Myxodeama madness with a > TSH of 2.4 and a free T4 of 19 (10-24) >  > If he had not been diagnosed by a Prof who was also the 1st  victim of the GMC mafia that has hounded Peatfield , Skinner, Myhill etc i am 100% sure my husband would have been dead 20 years ago >  > The current reference ranges are absolutely and utterly despicable >  > Pat > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 its very sad how some doctors are very ridgid in their thinking about some issues. I have found the following very useful when discussing my thyroid problems with a GP or other medical practitioner:"No two people present in the same way, and there may be other biological and psychological factors which can influence recommendations for a particular treatment. Equally, doctors may have experience from their training and practice which influences the advice that they give their patients. Therefore it should not be surprising if the treatment prescribed does not follow the description in this book, and where possible the alternative strategies with their advantages and disadvantages will be discussed. The art of medicine is to embrace the particular needs and wishes of an individual, their age, and occupation, environmental and social factors, and coexisting diseases, and the severity of the condition in order to achieve a successful outcome".Thyroid Disease By Mark P. J. Vanderpump, W. G. Tunbridge, Tunbridge, Ian any time I have ever seen Dr Vanderpump he has always been very helpful with my most unusual thyroid history and problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Hi Pat In the US the recommended reference range for TSH is 0.3 to 3.0. It is Germany who has a reference range of 0.3 to 2.5. Luv - Sheila The top range of 10 for TSH is downright CRIMINAL In the USA its 2.5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Actaully Val from the adrenal site once said the range in the US is 5, it may vary from state to state though, once diagnosed out there they are def looked after better than we are here, I have an Aunt out there who is hypoT and she def received better treatment and after care, I guess if you have good health insurance as she does then thats all it takes, money talks so to speak Hi Pat In the US the recommended reference range for TSH is 0.3 to 3.0. It is Germany who has a reference range of 0.3 to 2.5. Luv - Sheila The top range of 10 for TSH is downright CRIMINAL In the USA its 2.5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 …and doesn't that speak volumes. If diagnosed hypothyroid in the UK you get ALL your prescriptions free of charge for the rest of your life, so to be cynical, is it any wonder they find ways to stop patients being diagnosed officially as hypothyroid and instead, give them antidepressants, statins etc - the 'wonder drugs' ! Luv - Sheila I guess if you have good health insurance as she does then thats all it takes, money talks so to speak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 It's madness too - many of us are paying through the nose to see private specialists and buy in medicines, and I bet if they'd asked most hypothyroid, or suspected hypothyroid patients would say they would be happy to relinquish their right to free prescriptions for the opportunity to be made well again by the NHS! Leah x > > …and doesn't that speak volumes. If diagnosed hypothyroid in the UK you get ALL your prescriptions free of charge for the rest of your life, so to be cynical, is it any wonder they find ways to stop patients being diagnosed officially as hypothyroid and instead, give them antidepressants, statins etc - the 'wonder drugs' ! > > > > Luv - Sheila > > > > > I guess if you have good health insurance as she does then thats all it takes, money talks so to speak > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 benadryl allergy tablets......works for me ..... From: Christ <ludichrist2000@...>Subject: [ ] Interesting Article"WebWarriors grp" < >Date: Sunday, June 28, 2009, 1:11 AM June 25, 2009 Dealing with hepatitis C H. GottThe Spokesman-Review DEAR DR. GOTT: I’m a 74-year-old female and have recently contracted hepatitis C. I’m too old for interferon or a transplant. I’m itching all over and have tried cornstarch and all anti-itch creams. Is there anything I can take or any foods I can avoid eating to get rid of the itch? DEAR READER: Hepatitis C is one of six identified hepatitis viruses and is generally considered to be among the most serious. As a general rule, the infection does not produce any symptoms in the early stages, and, until liver damage occurs, most people remain completely unaware they even have the disorder. When symptoms do occur, they present in the form of muscle or joint pain, poor appetite, nausea and fatigue, and are commonly attributed to other causes. Later-stage symptoms can be low-grade fever and persistent or recurring jaundice of the skin and eyes. Hepatitis C can be acquired by contact with blood contaminated with the virus, through injecting drugs with contaminated needles, body piercing, tattooing or through hemodialysis for kidney failure. In 1992, improved blood-screening testing became available. Transfusions received prior to that year increased the possibility of transmission. Testing can be performed through simple blood drawing. Should the results be positive, your physician can order a measure of the quantity of virus present and can have the genetic makeup of the virus evaluated. The knowledge of which of the six genotypes has been contracted will help a physician determine the most appropriate course of treatment. If minimal liver abnormalities are discovered, no treatment may be necessary. However, because there is no true means to determine whether liver disease will develop, a physician might choose to fight the virus. While inappropriate for people with major depression, a common medication for care is interferon combined with ribavirin, a broad-spectrum antiviral. The duo has been known to clear infection from the body in up to 80 percent of those treated. Oddly enough, you indicate you are too old for interferon, because side effects include skin irritation for both interferon and ribavirin. There is a strong possibility that a rash is causing the itch you experience, and skin rash should be brought to your physician’s attention. It could represent a progression of the hepatitis that should be addressed. Or you may simply be on a different medication for another medical problem that has skin irritation as a side effect. In any event, you require something stronger than over-the-counter remedies for relief. It is also important that you take steps to reduce your risk of worsening damage to your liver. This includes eliminating all alcohol from your diet. Also, any medications that carry a side effect or risk of causing or worsening liver damage should be discussed with your physician to determine whether they are truly necessary or whether there is an alternative. Because hepatitis C is a blood-borne disease, you should also be especially careful should you become wounded or bleeding. Don’t share razors and toothbrushes; inform anyone with whom you have close contact. In the event that you become injured, try to have latex gloves nearby for anyone who is able to assist you. Dr. Gott is a retired physician. He writes for United Media. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 Are they safe for the liver? I'm very concerned because I've had this incurable itching all over for days now. -- [ ] Interesting Article"WebWarriors grp" < >Date: Sunday, June 28, 2009, 1:11 AM June 25, 2009 Dealing with hepatitis C H. GottThe Spokesman-Review DEAR DR. GOTT: I’m a 74-year-old female and have recently contracted hepatitis C. I’m too old for interferon or a transplant. I’m itching all over and have tried cornstarch and all anti-itch creams. Is there anything I can take or any foods I can avoid eating to get rid of the itch? DEAR READER: Hepatitis C is one of six identified hepatitis viruses and is generally considered to be among the most serious. As a general rule, the infection does not produce any symptoms in the early stages, and, until liver damage occurs, most people remain completely unaware they even have the disorder. When symptoms do occur, they present in the form of muscle or joint pain, poor appetite, nausea and fatigue, and are commonly attributed to other causes. Later-stage symptoms can be low-grade fever and persistent or recurring jaundice of the skin and eyes. Hepatitis C can be acquired by contact with blood contaminated with the virus, through injecting drugs with contaminated needles, body piercing, tattooing or through hemodialysis for kidney failure. In 1992, improved blood-screening testing became available. Transfusions received prior to that year increased the possibility of transmission. Testing can be performed through simple blood drawing. Should the results be positive, your physician can order a measure of the quantity of virus present and can have the genetic makeup of the virus evaluated. The knowledge of which of the six genotypes has been contracted will help a physician determine the most appropriate course of treatment. If minimal liver abnormalities are discovered, no treatment may be necessary. However, because there is no true means to determine whether liver disease will develop, a physician might choose to fight the virus. While inappropriate for people with major depression, a common medication for care is interferon combined with ribavirin, a broad-spectrum antiviral. The duo has been known to clear infection from the body in up to 80 percent of those treated. Oddly enough, you indicate you are too old for interferon, because side effects include skin irritation for both interferon and ribavirin. There is a strong possibility that a rash is causing the itch you experience, and skin rash should be brought to your physician’s attention. It could represent a progression of the hepatitis that should be addressed. Or you may simply be on a different medication for another medical problem that has skin irritation as a side effect. In any event, you require something stronger than over-the-counter remedies for relief. It is also important that you take steps to reduce your risk of worsening damage to your liver. This includes eliminating all alcohol from your diet. Also, any medications that carry a side effect or risk of causing or worsening liver damage should be discussed with your physician to determine whether they are truly necessary or whether there is an alternative. Because hepatitis C is a blood-borne disease, you should also be especially careful should you become wounded or bleeding. Don’t share razors and toothbrushes; inform anyone with whom you have close contact. In the event that you become injured, try to have latex gloves nearby for anyone who is able to assist you. Dr. Gott is a retired physician. He writes for United Media. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 I've been on treatment for three months now and just had a blood test and the doctor said keep doing what you are doing......I take one in the evening every day......I will ask him at the next visit.. .. From: Christ <ludichrist2000>Subject: [ ] Interesting Article"WebWarriors grp" < >Date: Sunday, June 28, 2009, 1:11 AM June 25, 2009 Dealing with hepatitis C H. GottThe Spokesman-Review DEAR DR. GOTT: I’m a 74-year-old female and have recently contracted hepatitis C. I’m too old for interferon or a transplant. I’m itching all over and have tried cornstarch and all anti-itch creams. Is there anything I can take or any foods I can avoid eating to get rid of the itch? DEAR READER: Hepatitis C is one of six identified hepatitis viruses and is generally considered to be among the most serious. As a general rule, the infection does not produce any symptoms in the early stages, and, until liver damage occurs, most people remain completely unaware they even have the disorder. When symptoms do occur, they present in the form of muscle or joint pain, poor appetite, nausea and fatigue, and are commonly attributed to other causes. Later-stage symptoms can be low-grade fever and persistent or recurring jaundice of the skin and eyes. Hepatitis C can be acquired by contact with blood contaminated with the virus, through injecting drugs with contaminated needles, body piercing, tattooing or through hemodialysis for kidney failure. In 1992, improved blood-screening testing became available. Transfusions received prior to that year increased the possibility of transmission. Testing can be performed through simple blood drawing. Should the results be positive, your physician can order a measure of the quantity of virus present and can have the genetic makeup of the virus evaluated. The knowledge of which of the six genotypes has been contracted will help a physician determine the most appropriate course of treatment. If minimal liver abnormalities are discovered, no treatment may be necessary. However, because there is no true means to determine whether liver disease will develop, a physician might choose to fight the virus. While inappropriate for people with major depression, a common medication for care is interferon combined with ribavirin, a broad-spectrum antiviral. The duo has been known to clear infection from the body in up to 80 percent of those treated. Oddly enough, you indicate you are too old for interferon, because side effects include skin irritation for both interferon and ribavirin. There is a strong possibility that a rash is causing the itch you experience, and skin rash should be brought to your physician’s attention. It could represent a progression of the hepatitis that should be addressed. Or you may simply be on a different medication for another medical problem that has skin irritation as a side effect. In any event, you require something stronger than over-the-counter remedies for relief. It is also important that you take steps to reduce your risk of worsening damage to your liver. This includes eliminating all alcohol from your diet. Also, any medications that carry a side effect or risk of causing or worsening liver damage should be discussed with your physician to determine whether they are truly necessary or whether there is an alternative. Because hepatitis C is a blood-borne disease, you should also be especially careful should you become wounded or bleeding. Don’t share razors and toothbrushes; inform anyone with whom you have close contact. In the event that you become injured, try to have latex gloves nearby for anyone who is able to assist you. Dr. Gott is a retired physician. He writes for United Media. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 ....tried colloidal silver? ________________________________ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Ellaina Dreifach Sent: Monday, June 29, 2009 4:13 PM Subject: Re: [ ] Interesting Article Are they safe for the liver? I'm very concerned because I've had this incurable itching all over for days now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 Yes and I did not see any improvement in how I feel. How long do you have to take it to feel anything? -- RE: [ ] Interesting Article ....tried colloidal silver?________________________________From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Ellaina DreifachSent: Monday, June 29, 2009 4:13 PM Subject: Re: [ ] Interesting ArticleAre they safe for the liver? I'm very concerned because I'vehad this incurable itching all over for days now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 I found an article online by a doctor the first time I was on TX that suggested Vaseline to stop the itch. Sure it was just the Petroleum Jelly type but used right after a shower it sure did the trick for my sensitive skin (I'm a natural redhead). This time around they now have a Vaseline Intensive Care or Vaseline Treatment (something) and again, used right after a shower while the skin is still only damp dry it works wonderfully. Also, a lot cheaper than antihistamine's !!!From: Ellaina Dreifach <ellaina_dreifach@...> Sent: Monday, June 29, 2009 1:12:55 PMSubject: Re: [ ] Interesting Article Are they safe for the liver? I'm very concerned because I've had this incurable itching all over for days now. -- [ ] Interesting Article"WebWarriors grp" < >Date: Sunday, June 28, 2009, 1:11 AM June 25, 2009 Dealing with hepatitis C H. GottThe Spokesman-Review DEAR DR. GOTT: I’m a 74-year-old female and have recently contracted hepatitis C. I’m too old for interferon or a transplant. I’m itching all over and have tried cornstarch and all anti-itch creams. Is there anything I can take or any foods I can avoid eating to get rid of the itch? DEAR READER: Hepatitis C is one of six identified hepatitis viruses and is generally considered to be among the most serious. As a general rule, the infection does not produce any symptoms in the early stages, and, until liver damage occurs, most people remain completely unaware they even have the disorder. When symptoms do occur, they present in the form of muscle or joint pain, poor appetite, nausea and fatigue, and are commonly attributed to other causes. Later-stage symptoms can be low-grade fever and persistent or recurring jaundice of the skin and eyes. Hepatitis C can be acquired by contact with blood contaminated with the virus, through injecting drugs with contaminated needles, body piercing, tattooing or through hemodialysis for kidney failure. In 1992, improved blood-screening testing became available. Transfusions received prior to that year increased the possibility of transmission. Testing can be performed through simple blood drawing. Should the results be positive, your physician can order a measure of the quantity of virus present and can have the genetic makeup of the virus evaluated. The knowledge of which of the six genotypes has been contracted will help a physician determine the most appropriate course of treatment. If minimal liver abnormalities are discovered, no treatment may be necessary. However, because there is no true means to determine whether liver disease will develop, a physician might choose to fight the virus. While inappropriate for people with major depression, a common medication for care is interferon combined with ribavirin, a broad-spectrum antiviral. The duo has been known to clear infection from the body in up to 80 percent of those treated. Oddly enough, you indicate you are too old for interferon, because side effects include skin irritation for both interferon and ribavirin. There is a strong possibility that a rash is causing the itch you experience, and skin rash should be brought to your physician’s attention. It could represent a progression of the hepatitis that should be addressed. Or you may simply be on a different medication for another medical problem that has skin irritation as a side effect. In any event, you require something stronger than over-the-counter remedies for relief. It is also important that you take steps to reduce your risk of worsening damage to your liver. This includes eliminating all alcohol from your diet. Also, any medications that carry a side effect or risk of causing or worsening liver damage should be discussed with your physician to determine whether they are truly necessary or whether there is an alternative. Because hepatitis C is a blood-borne disease, you should also be especially careful should you become wounded or bleeding. Don’t share razors and toothbrushes; inform anyone with whom you have close contact. In the event that you become injured, try to have latex gloves nearby for anyone who is able to assist you. Dr. Gott is a retired physician. He writes for United Media. Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 WalMart brand four bucks per hundred From: Christ <ludichrist2000>Subject: [ ] Interesting Article"WebWarriors grp" < >Date: Sunday, June 28, 2009, 1:11 AM June 25, 2009 Dealing with hepatitis C H. GottThe Spokesman-Review DEAR DR. GOTT: I’m a 74-year-old female and have recently contracted hepatitis C. I’m too old for interferon or a transplant. I’m itching all over and have tried cornstarch and all anti-itch creams. Is there anything I can take or any foods I can avoid eating to get rid of the itch? DEAR READER: Hepatitis C is one of six identified hepatitis viruses and is generally considered to be among the most serious. As a general rule, the infection does not produce any symptoms in the early stages, and, until liver damage occurs, most people remain completely unaware they even have the disorder. When symptoms do occur, they present in the form of muscle or joint pain, poor appetite, nausea and fatigue, and are commonly attributed to other causes. Later-stage symptoms can be low-grade fever and persistent or recurring jaundice of the skin and eyes. Hepatitis C can be acquired by contact with blood contaminated with the virus, through injecting drugs with contaminated needles, body piercing, tattooing or through hemodialysis for kidney failure. In 1992, improved blood-screening testing became available. Transfusions received prior to that year increased the possibility of transmission. Testing can be performed through simple blood drawing. Should the results be positive, your physician can order a measure of the quantity of virus present and can have the genetic makeup of the virus evaluated. The knowledge of which of the six genotypes has been contracted will help a physician determine the most appropriate course of treatment. If minimal liver abnormalities are discovered, no treatment may be necessary. However, because there is no true means to determine whether liver disease will develop, a physician might choose to fight the virus. While inappropriate for people with major depression, a common medication for care is interferon combined with ribavirin, a broad-spectrum antiviral. The duo has been known to clear infection from the body in up to 80 percent of those treated. Oddly enough, you indicate you are too old for interferon, because side effects include skin irritation for both interferon and ribavirin. There is a strong possibility that a rash is causing the itch you experience, and skin rash should be brought to your physician’s attention. It could represent a progression of the hepatitis that should be addressed. Or you may simply be on a different medication for another medical problem that has skin irritation as a side effect. In any event, you require something stronger than over-the-counter remedies for relief. It is also important that you take steps to reduce your risk of worsening damage to your liver. This includes eliminating all alcohol from your diet. Also, any medications that carry a side effect or risk of causing or worsening liver damage should be discussed with your physician to determine whether they are truly necessary or whether there is an alternative. Because hepatitis C is a blood-borne disease, you should also be especially careful should you become wounded or bleeding. Don’t share razors and toothbrushes; inform anyone with whom you have close contact. In the event that you become injured, try to have latex gloves nearby for anyone who is able to assist you. Dr. Gott is a retired physician. He writes for United Media. Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 i've never used a commercial CS product, only home-brew. i started from full-blown miserable with the whole list of symptoms. the day i made the first batch, a qt mason jar, i had 3 2oz shotglasses over the course of the day. again the next day, morn-noon-night, and i felt reborn within 24hrs of the first CS touching my lips. that improvement largely faded over the next couple days, but i kept it up (sometimes a 4th shot during a day for no particular reason) and by the end of a month was back to reborn and stayed there. you won't get far against active HCV with teaspoons or less... at least not to start off with. 3 years later, doing fine... have cut back to 1oz 3x/day, and having some peroxide in water along with it sometimes. no colds, flu, gum disease, nail fungus, skin tags, or hep symptoms like cryoglobulenemia, URQ ache, itchies, fibro, CFS, fog, etc etc... From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Ellaina DreifachSent: Monday, June 29, 2009 6:28 PM Subject: RE: [ ] Interesting Article Yes and I did not see any improvement in how I feel. How long do you have to take it to feel anything? -- RE: [ ] Interesting Article ....tried colloidal silver?________________________________From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Ellaina DreifachSent: Monday, June 29, 2009 4:13 PM Subject: Re: [ ] Interesting ArticleAre they safe for the liver? I'm very concerned because I'vehad this incurable itching all over for days now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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