Guest guest Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 ummm why would we stay away from stuff that should help us improve our immune system. Maybe i read this wrong? jolene In a message dated 5/9/2008 8:26:25 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, marysue@... writes: Good question, Mandi. I don't know the answer. I take vitamin C but stopped taking echinacea since I got RA. Sue On Friday, May 9, 2008, at 04:26 PM, _MLH951@..._ (mailto:MLH951@...) wrote: > If our inflammation is being caused by an overly aggressive immune > system > are we supposed to avoid things that are touted to increase immunity? > For > example Vitamin C, Echinacea etc... > **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 Good question, Mandi. I don't know the answer. I take vitamin C but stopped taking echinacea since I got RA. Sue On Friday, May 9, 2008, at 04:26 PM, MLH951@... wrote: > If our inflammation is being caused by an overly aggressive immune > system > are we supposed to avoid things that are touted to increase immunity? > For > example Vitamin C, Echinacea etc... > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 I do know that when I kept getting sick this winter, I asked my pharmacist if there was anything I could do to help my immune system get stronger to fight off everything I was getting. She started to suggest some vitamin C products and such, then paused and said, " But you are on immunosuppressants for your RA " , she paused, then admitted that to build my immune system my counter what my drugs where doing for me! Stumped, she suggested I talk to my Rhuematologist! It is tricky, isn't it?! -- In , Jolenefive@... wrote:> > ummm why would we stay away from stuff that should help us improve our > immune system. Maybe i read this wrong? > > jolene > > > In a message dated 5/9/2008 8:26:25 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > marysue@... writes: > > > > > Good question, Mandi. I don't know the answer. I take vitamin C but > stopped taking echinacea since I got RA. > > Sue > > On Friday, May 9, 2008, at 04:26 PM, _MLH951@..._ > (mailto:MLH951@...) wrote: > > > If our inflammation is being caused by an overly aggressive immune > > system > > are we supposed to avoid things that are touted to increase immunity? > > For > > example Vitamin C, Echinacea etc... > > > > > > > > > > **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family > favorites at AOL Food. > (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 Because our immune systems are out of whack. They are attacking our own bodies. The meds for RA suppress some part of the immune system. So the question was should we try to strengthen it more when it's already too strong. I hope I haven't confused you further. Sue On Friday, May 9, 2008, at 08:27 PM, Jolenefive@... wrote: > ummm why would we stay away from stuff that should help us improve our > immune system. Maybe i read this wrong? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 My doctors advise me to take a multi vitamin and for colds they recommend cold ez or zinc (which because I keep getting sick any way doesn't seem to help)..here is an article I found that might help http://www.mothernature.com/Library/Bookshelf/Books/10/101.cfm Sue <marysue@...> wrote: Because our immune systems are out of whack. They are attacking our own bodies. The meds for RA suppress some part of the immune system. So the question was should we try to strengthen it more when it's already too strong. I hope I haven't confused you further. Sue On Friday, May 9, 2008, at 08:27 PM, Jolenefive@... wrote: > ummm why would we stay away from stuff that should help us improve our > immune system. Maybe i read this wrong? > --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 Multivitamins are a rip off and zinc can damage your sense of smell. Your doctor must not be very knowledgeable. Cheryl Re: [ ] Autoimmune Questions? > My doctors advise me to take a multi vitamin and for colds they recommend > cold ez or zinc (which because I keep getting sick any way doesn't seem to > help)..here is an article I found that might help > http://www.mothernature.com/Library/Bookshelf/Books/10/101.cfm > > > Sue <marysue@...> wrote: Because > our immune systems are out of whack. They are attacking our own > bodies. The meds for RA suppress some part of the immune system. So the > question was should we try to strengthen it more when it's already too > strong. I hope I haven't confused you further. > > Sue > > On Friday, May 9, 2008, at 08:27 PM, Jolenefive@... wrote: > > > ummm why would we stay away from stuff that should help us improve our > > immune system. Maybe i read this wrong? > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it > now. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 My two cents: I've had RA for 27 years and have always been confused by this issue too. It seems important to keep your immune system healthy but will it just create more problems in an immune system that in other ways needs to be suppressed? However I have found that keeping up with a good quality multivitamin and at least 500 mg. extra of Vitamin C has really kept colds at bay. If I do get a cold as I did recently from my granddaughter, I take even more vitamin C. For me I have found no better absorption than from Natrol* brand, now called Easy C, (ester type).I also like Nature Made* Multi 50. I've tried many brands over the years. I don't think a little zinc will hurt you, in general, I think it's pretty good stuff. Suz > > > > > ummm why would we stay away from stuff that should help us improve our > > > immune system. Maybe i read this wrong? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it > > now. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 Actually my doctor is one of the best there is and I don't take zinc unless I'm getting a cold. Then I try those coldeze drops. My sense of smell is completely fine. Multivitamins meaning a B12 is very good as in my family I have several aunts that have to get b12 shots due to deficiency. cherplan <cherplan@...> wrote: Multivitamins are a rip off and zinc can damage your sense of smell. Your doctor must not be very knowledgeable. Cheryl Re: [ ] Autoimmune Questions? > My doctors advise me to take a multi vitamin and for colds they recommend > cold ez or zinc (which because I keep getting sick any way doesn't seem to > help)..here is an article I found that might help > http://www.mothernature.com/Library/Bookshelf/Books/10/101.cfm > > > Sue <marysue@...> wrote: Because > our immune systems are out of whack. They are attacking our own > bodies. The meds for RA suppress some part of the immune system. So the > question was should we try to strengthen it more when it's already too > strong. I hope I haven't confused you further. > > Sue > > On Friday, May 9, 2008, at 08:27 PM, Jolenefive@... wrote: > > > ummm why would we stay away from stuff that should help us improve our > > immune system. Maybe i read this wrong? > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it > now. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 It confuses me what it does to keep a healthy immune system too. I drink that Emergen-C occassionally and it seems to help me somewhat with colds as well. I'm allergic to all antibiotics effective for respiratory infections except for 2 of them. I have a relative with RA who gets a couple of colds a year, but I get one and it becomes an infection and lasts for months. I think from last August until now, I only had two healthy months of no colds or infections. I don't understand how no matter what I do, I constantly get infections and some others I talk to, get a few colds, but some that do not last for months at a time. I keep away from sick people, wear my mask, and keep everything disinfected, as well as washing my hands constantly. It's a definite puzzle:) susanraeburdick <susanraeburdick@...> wrote: My two cents: I've had RA for 27 years and have always been confused by this issue too. It seems important to keep your immune system healthy but will it just create more problems in an immune system that in other ways needs to be suppressed? However I have found that keeping up with a good quality multivitamin and at least 500 mg. extra of Vitamin C has really kept colds at bay. If I do get a cold as I did recently from my granddaughter, I take even more vitamin C. For me I have found no better absorption than from Natrol* brand, now called Easy C, (ester type).I also like Nature Made* Multi 50. I've tried many brands over the years. I don't think a little zinc will hurt you, in general, I think it's pretty good stuff. Suz > > > > > ummm why would we stay away from stuff that should help us improve our > > > immune system. Maybe i read this wrong? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it > > now. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 I have IBS (like so many of us) and Emergen-C gives me severe diarrhea. (sorry if that's too much info!). Take with caution! :-) Kim > > > > > > > ummm why would we stay away from stuff that should help us > improve our > > > > immune system. Maybe i read this wrong? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > > Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. > Try it > > > now. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 I have been so confused about this too! I asked my doctor about it and he said it was fine to take echinacea and such. But it still doesnt really make sense in my head. He also said that if I am really sick I can skip my mtxt dose for that week so my immune system isnt as low. I dont know, it is all still confusing for me. > > If our inflammation is being caused by an overly aggressive immune system > are we supposed to avoid things that are touted to increase immunity? For > example Vitamin C, Echinacea etc... > > > > Mandi > Florida > > > > > > **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family > favorites at AOL Food. > (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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