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, if you believe the CCSVI theory, then blocked arteries and veins in the

brain can contribute to both MS and ischemic stroke.

 

B-vitamins are very good for both.  Folic acid and other B vitamins help

decrease homocysteine concentrations, which lower the risk for stroke.  The

metabolism of homocysteine has been linked to several vitamins, but particularly

folic acid (folate), B6, and B12 (Schwammenthal Y et al 2004).

 

I would take

 

1) a good co-enzymated B-complex (I use Country Life),

2) extra folate,

3) P5P (form of B-6),

4) and methylcobalamin sublingual (B12). 

 

Maybe this would help.  Do you take any vitamins?

 

Take care,

Beverly

[Guest guest]

Hi Beverly,

 

Thanks for the excellent advice. I have been taking multivitamins, however I

have not been regularly taking a b complex. I eat strawberries frequently for

the folic acid content and consume other fruits and vegetables and chicken,

occasionally eat red meat and only drink distilled water. I dont smoke or drink

alcohol or take any prescription medications other than my asthma inhaler

and I have been on a strict gluten free casein free diet since 1/1/09 and this

regimen has helped me tremendously. I do eat grains that don't have wheat barley

or rye and I seem to notice that I feel better when I consume very few grains

and concentrate on more raw fruit and vegetables in my diet.

 

In fact, this past year I had been in complete remission, in pretty much

excellent health, working full time and able to exercise and live as though I

were MS free, until this major MS exacerbation hit me on 1/10/10, I think it was

triggered by major stress levels due to my bad work environment (state

employee).

 

I used to use country life b vitamins, but it is time to hit the health food

store once again as I ran out many months ago.   I am going to check out

p5p,  I have never tried that supplement.

 

Thanks again for your info

 

Subject: Help new to group

To: mscured

Date: Wednesday, February 3, 2010, 3:28 PM

 

, if you believe the CCSVI theory, then blocked arteries and veins in the

brain can contribute to both MS and ischemic stroke.

 

B-vitamins are very good for both.  Folic acid and other B vitamins help

decrease homocysteine concentrations, which lower the risk for stroke.  The

metabolism of homocysteine has been linked to several vitamins, but particularly

folic acid (folate), B6, and B12 (Schwammenthal Y et al 2004).

 

I would take

 

1) a good co-enzymated B-complex (I use Country Life),

2) extra folate,

3) P5P (form of B-6),

4) and methylcobalamin sublingual (B12). 

 

Maybe this would help.  Do you take any vitamins?

 

Take care,

Beverly