Guest guest Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 In a message dated 7/9/2007 6:53:04 PM Central Daylight Time, carolynw4@... writes: > For the past 6 months, I've been battling a sore throat, ear ache, > and cough that comes on once a month and then goes away, repeat I may be way off but just throwing it out there to be one consideration...I get a sore throat and a cough with acid reflux. Do you have acid reflux? I think when I have an ear ache it might be yeast. Kristi in Alabama ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 What kind of antivirals are you taking.... I would hot foot back into my dr and ask the nit...to test you for strep and also a blood test for strep titers.... Hubby had this issue and we had to get them to culture the infection to see which antibiotic would be effective against the infection....that could be the issue that there was just enough left because the antibiotic was wrong that it just came back.. are you using anything to help with your immune system. We used a lot of C, epicore, olive leaf, good multiple and muti mineral to help...have you done a hair test? So many things came into play for him. Hope you find some answers soon. Ronni > Hi Everyone, > > I've been chelating for 2 years using TDDMPS every 4 hours with 3 > days on and 4 days off. I've been tolerating this well. > > For the past 6 months, I've been battling a sore throat, ear ache, > and cough that comes on once a month and then goes away, repeat .... > A couple week ago, it was so bad that I went to the urgent care > center. They did not test me for strep, but gave me 10 days of > antibiotics for pharyngitis. I'm not a big fan of antibiotics, but > after battling this for the past six months I was getting tired of > trying to fight it w/out antibiotics. The antibiotics took my sore > throat and ear ache away. > > July 3rd was the last day of antibiotics, and now about six days > later my sore throat and ear ache are back. I do have tics, but when > tested for PANDAS as an adult my lab results did not show signs of > PANDAS. I did notice a decrease in tics while on the antibiotics and > an increase now that I've been off. > > Any suggestions or comments? > > Carolyn > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2007 Report Share Posted July 11, 2007 I haven't tried GSE. Is that something that someone with a sensitivity to grapes should stay way from? As far as I know I'm not taking any antivirals. I'm using C, muti- mineral/vitamin, zinc, and tons of other supplements. I have done a hair test before I first began chelation two years ago. I don't have acid reflux. My throat's feeling better today, but I'm still going to go to my doctor's appt. to check for strep. If strep isn't positive which I don't think it will be since my throat is better today I'm going to ask them why this keeps coming back. I don't know if it's related to bacterial, viral, or allergies. I do work in a day-care and the little ones are constantly sick so maybe it's just viral and some how I need to boost my immune system. Any ideas on how to boost my immune system? I'm taking several supplements already. What about transfer factor? Can anybody explain what transfer factor is? Carolyn > > > > Hi Everyone, > > > > I've been chelating for 2 years using TDDMPS every 4 hours with 3 > > days on and 4 days off. I've been tolerating this well. > > > > For the past 6 months, I've been battling a sore throat, ear ache, > > and cough that comes on once a month and then goes away, repeat .... > > A couple week ago, it was so bad that I went to the urgent care > > center. They did not test me for strep, but gave me 10 days of > > antibiotics for pharyngitis. I'm not a big fan of antibiotics, but > > after battling this for the past six months I was getting tired of > > trying to fight it w/out antibiotics. The antibiotics took my sore > > throat and ear ache away. > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2007 Report Share Posted July 11, 2007 As far as I know there is no relationship between a grapefruit and a grape other than the grape part of the word. GSE is grapeFRUIT seed extract, not grape seed extract. It's a common confusion. Even the clerk at the health food store sent me to the grape seed extract first. BTW - I forgot to say how much water - we use 10 drops in about 6 oz. water. How we boost the immune system here: completely cut out refined sugar and any products with added sugar (we leave in natural sugar items like fruits and 100% fruit juice) add garlic (usually do this by making a garlic butter and doing garlic spread on bread then toasting) garlic should sit for a few minutes after crushing for full potency add vinegar (usually a teaspoonful in juice a couple times a day) This is the one best thing we do at any sign of illness. It usually stops it dead in its tracks. We don't necessarily use supplements for immune boosting, but I'm sure others can recommend them. P. carolynw4 wrote: > > I haven't tried GSE. Is that something that someone with a > sensitivity to grapes should stay way from? > > As far as I know I'm not taking any antivirals. I'm using C, muti- > mineral/vitamin, zinc, and tons of other supplements. I have done a > hair test before I first began chelation two years ago. > > I don't have acid reflux. > > My throat's feeling better today, but I'm still going to go to my > doctor's appt. to check for strep. If strep isn't positive which I > don't think it will be since my throat is better today I'm going to > ask them why this keeps coming back. I don't know if it's related to > bacterial, viral, or allergies. I do work in a day-care and the > little ones are constantly sick so maybe it's just viral and some how > I need to boost my immune system. Any ideas on how to boost my > immune system? I'm taking several supplements already. What about > transfer factor? Can anybody explain what transfer factor is? > > Carolyn > > > > > > Carolyn, > > > > Maybe an imbalance caused by the chelation that some supplements > could > > help? > > > > As far as sore throat relief and antibiotic replacement, we've been > > using 10 drops GSE (grapefruit see extract - available at health > food > > stores) in warm water, gargle with it every couple hours til sore > throat > > is gone. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2007 Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 > > I haven't tried GSE. Is that something that someone with a > sensitivity to grapes should stay way from? GSE is grapefruit seed extract. If you have a problem with grapefruit, you might have problems with GSE. > As far as I know I'm not taking any antivirals. I'm using C, muti- > mineral/vitamin, zinc, and tons of other supplements. I have done a > hair test before I first began chelation two years ago. I used vitamin C, lysine, OLE, and Virastop as anti-virals. So if you are taking vitamin C, that is an anti-viral [as well as a lot of other benefits]. An amino acid blend and/or straight lysine would also be an anti-viral. > I need to boost my immune system. Any ideas on how to boost my > immune system? I'm taking several supplements already. Increase your vitamin C and lysine. Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 Nice, filed it under colds, etc. Good going, . Next time maybe try without vit-c just for controls? the electricty is supposed to act as an anti-oxidant. with sore throats it also helps to do sinus, nasal areas since the dripping down of toxins inflames the throat. bG > > Recently i managed to knock out an aggressive sore throat in one day - it tried to come back a few weeks later and i repeated the treatment -once again it disappeared tho in a shorter period of time. > It had come on very quickly and i threw the book at it with everything in the cupboard [sorry, no control study here] but the star of the show i believe was Mr. Godzilla, which i placed on either side of the neck [sponges] for 10 or 15 min at a time, 3 or 4 times a day, reversing polarity once in awhile. Same for nose/sinus. I might have also briefly done some cross-wrist but not much. > Voila! > I must tell you though that i rely on vit c and take massive amounts of the powder whenever something is coming on. It does not always do the trick completely, the older i get. Also runs up a bill at 100G a day, lol. > Thass my story! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 Just a shout out to remind everyone to contact their representatives and senators, let them know your feelings about a single-payer option. When is it ever wrong to insure 50 million uninsured Americans Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile Re: sore throat Nice, filed it under colds, etc. Good going, . Next time maybe try without vit-c just for controls? the electricty is supposed to act as an anti-oxidant. with sore throats it also helps to do sinus, nasal areas since the dripping down of toxins inflames the throat. bG > > Recently i managed to knock out an aggressive sore throat in one day - it tried to come back a few weeks later and i repeated the treatment -once again it disappeared tho in a shorter period of time. > It had come on very quickly and i threw the book at it with everything in the cupboard [sorry, no control study here] but the star of the show i believe was Mr. Godzilla, which i placed on either side of the neck [sponges] for 10 or 15 min at a time, 3 or 4 times a day, reversing polarity once in awhile. Same for nose/sinus. I might have also briefly done some cross-wrist but not much. > Voila! > I must tell you though that i rely on vit c and take massive amounts of the powder whenever something is coming on. It does not always do the trick completely, the older i get. Also runs up a bill at 100G a day, lol. > Thass my story! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 > > Hi Bee, I have been on the anticandida diet for quite a while now, so theres not much doe off symptoms anymore but recently I have had to switch to an all meat diet as I have EBV in my pancreas and have a severe intolerance to sugar and all carbs, even the sugar in brocolli. I also have an auto immune reaction to many foods, so I am eating only what my body can handle which is meat and eggs. > > I have started to get a sore, stabby feeling in my throat and ear which I am certain is a bacterial thing and would like to know what I can to about it. I will not be able to change my diet anytime soon and it is definately not die off symptoms. Is this common on an all meat diet- does this encourage bacteria? Is there anything I can do to stop this, the last thing I need is another infection. +++Hi Sylvia. You didn't mention eating fats, which are very important along with proteins - the ratios must be 20% protein and 80% good fats (by calories), and you also need the same supplements as on this program. After you confirm whether you are consuming high enough fats and supplements, or not, I will be able to respond to your questions. All the best, Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Hi Bee, I am consuming a fair amount of fats, not as much as you recommend but around 500mls per week, added to cooking and taked cold. Int he form of flaxseed, and organic extra vrgin olive oil etc. It has actually caused me to gain alot of weight and I now have stretch marks, I put on weight so fast and I wasnt that thin before. > It turns out that I actually have Strep throat infection which I have been forced to take antibiotics for as it is a full blown infection and my immune system cant win on its own. this was brought on by an all meat doet which I have been on now for 3 weeks as I have developed such severe intolerance to sugar, carbs and veg. What do I do to alkalise? These intolerances arent going to go away any time soon, how do I keep myself as healthy as possible? I am really scared. this diet is acid forming and creates an environment for EBV. I have warts coming up on my fingers because of this diet too. Thanks Bee xox Sylvia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 >> > Hi Bee, I am consuming a fair amount of fats, not as much as you recommend but around 500mls per week, added to cooking and taked cold. Int he form of flaxseed, and organic extra vrgin olive oil etc. It has actually caused me to gain alot of weight and I now have stretch marks, I put on weight so fast and I wasnt that thin before. +++Hi Sylvia. Your should not be having any flaxseed oil, since your body has to convert the fatty acids (omegas) in it to a form it can use, which many candida sufferers are unable to do. Instead take cod liver oil so your body doesn't have to convert the omega-3 in it. +++You also should only use extra virgin olive oil unheated, and not cook with it, since it gets damaged by heat. +++You aren't consuming the good fats I recommend, which are unrefined coconut oil, butter, lard, etc. Also taking 500 mls of fat is a hugh amount compared to what I recommend, which would equal about 408 grams. You need to figure out your ratios of protein to fat to carbs here and consume the amount of each according to your height: http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/foods8.php > It turns out that I actually have Strep throat infection which I have been forced to take antibiotics for as it is a full blown infection and my immune system cant win on its own. this was brought on by an all meat doet which I have been on now for 3 weeks as I have developed such severe intolerance to sugar, carbs and veg. +++You are never forced to take antibiotics, and Nuture's antibiotics are not poisonous to your body like drugs are, and there are many. +++Why would you have an all meat diet? > What do I do to alkalise? These intolerances arent going to go away any time soon, how do I keep myself as healthy as possible? I am really scared. this diet is acid forming and creates an environment for EBV. I have warts coming up on my fingers because of this diet too. +++The acidity/alkalinity theory is totally false - see these articles: http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/menu5_1.php +++I cannot advise you since you are not on my program, and from what you are doing and asking above it seems as if you haven't read the important articles, which are: 1) How to Successfully Overcome Candida http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/intro2.php 2) Curing Candida, How to Get Started http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/intro1.php There is no substitute for reading and learning my friend. All the best, Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2010 Report Share Posted May 1, 2010 HI DD. I know when I get a sore throat I go to my PCP immediately. I need to get on antibiotics right away. When I get a sore throat, it goes into my chest, hence, I get Bronchitis and U.R.I. All this sets off Asthma and then I am in trouble. My PCP has told me the minute I feel anything coming on, come in right away. My throat has been my waterloo all my life. I also get Laryngitis all the time and lose my voice for a long time.  I hope you feel better soon. I hate going to the drs. all the time, but with RA it pays to go early. With your Remicade infusion soon, you probably should get your throat checked out.  Wishing you better days ahead. I sure hope your husband had a successful knee replacement. He will feel so much better when he is healed, and will get a new lease on life, and no more knee pain!  Take care.  Hugs, Barbara From: dgd301@... <dgd301@...> Subject: [ ] Sore Throat Date: Saturday, May 1, 2010, 7:21 AM  My Remicade infusion is scheduled for next Wednesday and I've had a sore throat for -- this is the third day. It woke me up several times last night -- that's why I'm posting at 6:15 am on a Saturday morning. I get frustrated when I don't know what to do. If I had a fever, I would get to Urgent Care right away. But can't decide with just a sore throat. I've tried to do some online research and only found one place where it said if your sore throat lasts a long time. I'm afraid the doctor at Urgent Care might not be an expert on Auto-Immune, etc. He should be able to do something with my throat though. My husband had his knee replaced and might come home today. I've spent quite a bit of time around the hospital -- good place to pick up something. In my research, I did find that young people taking my cocktail of drugs sometimes get fatal skin cancer or something though. Good thing I'm old, I guess. dd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2010 Report Share Posted May 1, 2010 Barbara, I had a cold which turned into bronchitis with a side of asthma. I never had asthma in my life and qite frankly I was scared. i went to the doctor's early and was given a breathing treatment which did not help. I was also placed on antibiotics a zpak. Having had experience before, I told the PA that I did not respond to a z pak so she doubled it. I did not respond to that so in a couple of days the antibiotic was changed. I ended up on the antibiotics, plus nebulizer treatments, plus prednisone taper plus inhalers. If I had not been persistent about going to the doctors when I did not indtantly get better, who knows what would have happened. The moral? Be early and persistant about getting help. From: Barbara Creedon <bcreedon@...> Subject: Re: [ ] Sore Throat Date: Saturday, May 1, 2010, 8:23 AM  HI DD. I know when I get a sore throat I go to my PCP immediately. I need to get on antibiotics right away. When I get a sore throat, it goes into my chest, hence, I get Bronchitis and U.R.I. All this sets off Asthma and then I am in trouble. My PCP has told me the minute I feel anything coming on, come in right away. My throat has been my waterloo all my life. I also get Laryngitis all the time and lose my voice for a long time.  I hope you feel better soon. I hate going to the drs. all the time, but with RA it pays to go early. With your Remicade infusion soon, you probably should get your throat checked out.  Wishing you better days ahead. I sure hope your husband had a successful knee replacement. He will feel so much better when he is healed, and will get a new lease on life, and no more knee pain!  Take care.  Hugs, Barbara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2010 Report Share Posted May 1, 2010 Thanks for the input. I did go to Urgent Care this morning. They did a ten minute strep test and because it was negative, they will do the 24 hour one. She also checked for thrush. The Urgent Care doc said I can probably have my infusion on Wednesday. I don't always trust all doctors to understand RA. I did stop Imuran yesterday. And it feels a little better today. If it continues to get better or stays the same, I will go to my appt for my infusion and let them make the final decision. dd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2010 Report Share Posted May 1, 2010 , that is exactly what happened to me, and it still continues each time I get sick. I was very sick back to back for quite a few years before I got diagnosed with RA. The RA had not reared its ugly head yet. The Z pack doesn't help much wilth all that. I have been taking Levoquin this last 1 1/2 years and it works so good for me. RA complicates us so much. A weakened immune system does us in each time we get sick. I am 70 and got asthma about 7 years ago. I do the same routine like you each time I get U.R.I and Bronchitis. I never had that before either. It is very scarey to have all that happen to us, plus not breathing good. I get that Asthma cough bad and it really raises hell with my throat. All that has caused me to have throat Polups which can be a problem at times. You are so like me. I have to get to the Dr. the minute I feel sick. If I don't, I get very sick very fast and end up going anyway. I too have a Nebulizer. The dr. also puts me on large doses of Pred. for 2 or 3 weeks. As I get better, I do decrease them as I improve. At least with the Nebulizer you don't have to go to the E.R.   It is a vicious cycle for sure. For many, many years, I only took 2 RX. meds., a fluid pill and a Thyroid pill. Now I am in the major league with meds. I hate to have to give a list of my meds.  I hope you are feeling better. It just takes so long for all those things to finally go away. In the meantime, we are down for the count. What a life we live!!!!!!!  Take care and rest as much as you can. It does help us get better sooner.  Hugs,  Barbara From: Barbara Creedon <bcreedon (DOT) com> Subject: Re: [ ] Sore Throat @gro ups.com Date: Saturday, May 1, 2010, 8:23 AM  HI DD. I know when I get a sore throat I go to my PCP immediately. I need to get on antibiotics right away. When I get a sore throat, it goes into my chest, hence, I get Bronchitis and U.R.I. All this sets off Asthma and then I am in trouble. My PCP has told me the minute I feel anything coming on, come in right away. My throat has been my waterloo all my life. I also get Laryngitis all the time and lose my voice for a long time.  I hope you feel better soon. I hate going to the drs. all the time, but with RA it pays to go early. With your Remicade infusion soon, you probably should get your throat checked out.  Wishing you better days ahead. I sure hope your husband had a successful knee replacement. He will feel so much better when he is healed, and will get a new lease on life, and no more knee pain!  Take care.  Hugs, Barbara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2010 Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 Hi Dale. I hope you feel better soon, and can get your infusion. That is what happens to me all the time. One virus and boom, right to my lungs. Our immune system is on overload all the time, no wonder we get hit so hard with everything.  Take care, and let me know how you are feeling. I care.  Hugs,  Barbara From: Dale Ellen Ulrich <deulrich@...> Subject: [ ] Sore throat Date: Sunday, May 2, 2010, 11:32 AM  I am on Remicade and MTX. I recently flew to visit grandchildren and yes, I got the baby's virus. As soon as I got home, I saw my PCP and was put on Avelox due to it going directly into my chest. I am due for Remicade tomorrow. No fever or sore throat now, however, I have a significant productive cough. I will post tomorrow if they refuse to infuse me based on the chest congestion. Dale Ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 Saga continues. Yesterday it felt like my sore throat had moved down farther -- like a bad heartburn. I woke up early this morning dreaming that I was in a hot car and that I couldn't breathe. When I fully woke up, I realized that my lungs feel " heavy. " I put a wedge in my bed because it felt like I could breathe better when not laying flat. I call my primary care doc, but can't get in until tomorrow. Infusion is scheduled for Wednesday. dd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 Hi DD. I was sorry to read that you are still feeling crappy. I am glad you will see your Dr. tomorrow. That is how sick I get too, then it turns into asthma and Bronchitis. When I have asthma, I can't lie flat either. The minute my shoulders go down, the asthma cough starts and will not stop. It always feels like an elephant is sitting on my chest. My Bronchial tubes swell and then I am in trouble. I have acid reflux too, and that has caused a lot of my throat issues. It did cause heartburn and me to have laryngitis. I take 2 Prilosecs a day and it has fixed that problem. I hate when my throat feels like it is on fire. I hope the Dr. can give you a RX to fix your current issues. I sure hope you will begin to feel better soon. If you have an infection etc., I doubt you can have your Infusion this week.  Don't get discouraged. So many things have happened to me since getting this ugly beast of a disease. I just try to deal with each thing as best as I can. When I have troubling thoughts fly in my head, I try to thing of better things etc. It is not easy to do, but I do it. I am grateful to be alive, and each day I wake up is a real gift. I too get tired of all this pain and suffering. It does wear us down. I just try to do the best I can with what I have to work with. I so want to rule my own life, and not have RA rule me. It is a daily struggle. I know when you start to feel better, you will do better. I try to fill my time with things I like and can do. I read a lot, and right now I am working on a needlepoint of a Mermaid. When my hands are good, I work on her. If they are bad, I read. I also love t.v. and movies. I do folk art painting, but have not painted in awhile. I can only sit for short periods of time as I get so stiff and am afraid of falling. I used to paint all day, now maybe an hour or so. Do you have any hobbies that you enjoy? I love working with my hands. Find whatever you love to do, and it will make you happy.  I hope you are able to rest today. I hope you feel better soon. I am doing so much better with the increase of my Pred. My feet don't hurt and I am grateful for that!!! I love my Pride chair and I keep my feet elevated all the time. Plus the lift makes it so easy to get off my chair. It is a good thing!!  Know that I am thinking of you, and pray you will be well soon. Wishing you many pain free days ahead.  Hugs,  Barbara From: dgd301@... <dgd301@...> Subject: Re: [ ] Sore throat Date: Monday, May 3, 2010, 9:52 AM  Saga continues. Yesterday it felt like my sore throat had moved down farther -- like a bad heartburn. I woke up early this morning dreaming that I was in a hot car and that I couldn't breathe. When I fully woke up, I realized that my lungs feel " heavy. " I put a wedge in my bed because it felt like I could breathe better when not laying flat. I call my primary care doc, but can't get in until tomorrow. Infusion is scheduled for Wednesday. dd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 This is the update. I was able to get the Remicade infusion today. I think they look for fever, etc. No side effects except for feeling a bit run down. But that could be life style associated! I am fortunate that I am able to work 40 plus hours a week as a nurse manager. I pray everyone is able to find a way to manage the terrible symptoms of RA. I have had ups and downs just like everyone else, but really count my blessings when the symptoms are manageable! Best to all, Dale Ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 read our files, please (menu/files/all results...) bG > > > Any indication that microelectricity should or should not be used on a sore throat? > Â > Anybody here have any experience, either good or bad with doing this? > Â > Thanks > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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