Guest guest Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 What kind of doctor would one see to ask about LDN? My GP never knows about anything I ask him, he only percribes what specialists tell him to and my gastros (I've seen 4 and all have said 'take Humira or stop wasting my time') would pat me on the head politely if I asked them about it. Would a neurologist know anything about it? SCD has my Crohn's under control but I'm looking for a solution to the joint pain that comes with it. Ann, Living in Italy Undiagnosed Crohn's since 1977 Diagnosed 15 years Sacroiliitis 25 years Rheumatoid arthritis 25 years Pyoderma Gangronosum 2 years SCD since July, 2008 Meds: None To: BTVC-SCD Sent: Friday, August 14, 2009 5:22:56 AMSubject: Re: Re: LDN--OT Recent Activity 13 New MembersVisit Your Group Give Back Yahoo! for Good Get inspired by a good cause. Y! Toolbar Get it Free! easy 1-click access to your groups. Yahoo! Groups Start a group in 3 easy steps. Connect with others. .. __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Are there any kind of holistic doctors in Italy? You couldprint out some stuff and show it to them. But Jodi is right - the first stop is to join the LDN group and ask there - thereare some very knowledgeable people there. MaraWhat kind of doctor would one see to ask about LDN? My GP never knows about anything I ask him, he only percribes what specialists tell him to and my gastros (I've seen 4 and all have said 'take Humira or stop wasting my time') would pat me on the head politely if I asked them about it. Would a neurologist know anything about it? SCD has my Crohn's under control but I'm looking for a solution to the joint pain that comes with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Hi Ann, For a doctor who prescribes LDN in your area, email Crystal at angelindisguiseldn@... Be sure and tell her the name of the city you are in. Good luck! For my joint pain I use turmeric with great success. However, some people cannot tolerate it, so go slowly if you try it. The active ingredient is curcumin. Carol CD 21 yrs SCD 4.5 yrs From: BTVC-SCD [mailto:BTVC-SCD ] On Behalf Of Shirley Ann What kind of doctor would one see to ask about LDN? My GP never knows about anything I ask him, he only percribes what specialists tell him to and my gastros (I've seen 4 and all have said 'take Humira or stop wasting my time') would pat me on the head politely if I asked them about it. Would a neurologist know anything about it? SCD has my Crohn's under control but I'm looking for a solution to the joint pain that comes with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Jodi, I didn't think about that, maybe someone would know. I joined that group several months ago but it seems like a free-for-all on there so I've kept mum, they're not like our group ;-) Ann, Living in Italy Undiagnosed Crohn's since 1977 Diagnosed 15 years Sacroiliitis 25 years Rheumatoid arthritis 25 years Pyoderma Gangronosum 2 years SCD since July, 2008 Meds: None To: BTVC-SCD Sent: Friday, August 14, 2009 4:25:22 PMSubject: Re: LDN--OT Hi Ann,My Gastro also pushes Humira on me.I think you should ask for resources in Italy on the LDN Yahoo Group.http://health. groups.yahoo. com/group/ lowdosenaltrexon e/Jodi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Thanks Carol, I'll send her an email. I take curcumin, I make the capsules myself but I haven't noticed any difference, how much do you take? Do you buy a prepared brand? I bought the powder in an herb shop and filled capsules with it and took up to 3 a day with no noticable effect. Ann, Living in Italy Undiagnosed Crohn's since 1977 Diagnosed 15 years Sacroiliitis 25 years Rheumatoid arthritis 25 years Pyoderma Gangronosum 2 years SCD since July, 2008 Meds: None To: BTVC-SCD Sent: Friday, August 14, 2009 4:38:09 PMSubject: RE: Re: LDN--OT Hi Ann, For a doctor who prescribes LDN in your area, email Crystal at angelindisguiseldn@ yahoo.com Be sure and tell her the name of the city you are in. Good luck! For my joint pain I use turmeric with great success. However, some people cannot tolerate it, so go slowly if you try it. The active ingredient is curcumin. Carol CD 21 yrs SCD 4.5 yrs From: BTVC-SCD@yahoogroup s.com [mailto:BTVC- SCD (AT) yahoogroups (DOT) com] On Behalf Of Shirley Ann What kind of doctor would one see to ask about LDN? My GP never knows about anything I ask him, he only percribes what specialists tell him to and my gastros (I've seen 4 and all have said 'take Humira or stop wasting my time') would pat me on the head politely if I asked them about it. Would a neurologist know anything about it? SCD has my Crohn's under control but I'm looking for a solution to the joint pain that comes with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Thanks Carol, I'll send her an email. I take curcumin, I make the capsules myself but I haven't noticed any difference, how much do you take? Do you buy a prepared brand? I bought the powder in an herb shop and filled capsules with it and took up to 3 a day with no noticable effect. Ann, Living in Italy Undiagnosed Crohn's since 1977 Diagnosed 15 years Sacroiliitis 25 years Rheumatoid arthritis 25 years Pyoderma Gangronosum 2 years SCD since July, 2008 Meds: None To: BTVC-SCD Sent: Friday, August 14, 2009 4:38:09 PMSubject: RE: Re: LDN--OT Hi Ann, For a doctor who prescribes LDN in your area, email Crystal at angelindisguiseldn@ yahoo.com Be sure and tell her the name of the city you are in. Good luck! For my joint pain I use turmeric with great success. However, some people cannot tolerate it, so go slowly if you try it. The active ingredient is curcumin. Carol CD 21 yrs SCD 4.5 yrs From: BTVC-SCD@yahoogroup s.com [mailto:BTVC- SCD (AT) yahoogroups (DOT) com] On Behalf Of Shirley Ann What kind of doctor would one see to ask about LDN? My GP never knows about anything I ask him, he only percribes what specialists tell him to and my gastros (I've seen 4 and all have said 'take Humira or stop wasting my time') would pat me on the head politely if I asked them about it. Would a neurologist know anything about it? SCD has my Crohn's under control but I'm looking for a solution to the joint pain that comes with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Thanks Carol, I'll send her an email. I take curcumin, I make the capsules myself but I haven't noticed any difference, how much do you take? Do you buy a prepared brand? I bought the powder in an herb shop and filled capsules with it and took up to 3 a day with no noticable effect. Ann, Living in Italy Undiagnosed Crohn's since 1977 Diagnosed 15 years Sacroiliitis 25 years Rheumatoid arthritis 25 years Pyoderma Gangronosum 2 years SCD since July, 2008 Meds: None To: BTVC-SCD Sent: Friday, August 14, 2009 4:38:09 PMSubject: RE: Re: LDN--OT Hi Ann, For a doctor who prescribes LDN in your area, email Crystal at angelindisguiseldn@ yahoo.com Be sure and tell her the name of the city you are in. Good luck! For my joint pain I use turmeric with great success. However, some people cannot tolerate it, so go slowly if you try it. The active ingredient is curcumin. Carol CD 21 yrs SCD 4.5 yrs From: BTVC-SCD@yahoogroup s.com [mailto:BTVC- SCD (AT) yahoogroups (DOT) com] On Behalf Of Shirley Ann What kind of doctor would one see to ask about LDN? My GP never knows about anything I ask him, he only percribes what specialists tell him to and my gastros (I've seen 4 and all have said 'take Humira or stop wasting my time') would pat me on the head politely if I asked them about it. Would a neurologist know anything about it? SCD has my Crohn's under control but I'm looking for a solution to the joint pain that comes with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Hi Ann, I have been using the spice turmeric which I put into empty vegetable capsules, as you do. I have taken 3/day for inflammation and it always worked for me. But everyone is different. Be advised that turmeric is fat soluble – meaning you have to have some fat (butter, oil, other fat) in you when you take it. I frequently cook with turmeric and it seems to mop up whatever fat is in the skillet with it. These days I only fill and take the capsules if I have inflammation/pain. I don’t understand why this works for some people and not others. But that seems to be the case. Carol CD 21 yrs SCD 4.5 yrs From: BTVC-SCD [mailto:BTVC-SCD ] On Behalf Of Shirley Ann Thanks Carol, I'll send her an email. I take curcumin, I make the capsules myself but I haven't noticed any difference, how much do you take? Do you buy a prepared brand? I bought the powder in an herb shop and filled capsules with it and took up to 3 a day with no noticable effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Hi Ann, I have been using the spice turmeric which I put into empty vegetable capsules, as you do. I have taken 3/day for inflammation and it always worked for me. But everyone is different. Be advised that turmeric is fat soluble – meaning you have to have some fat (butter, oil, other fat) in you when you take it. I frequently cook with turmeric and it seems to mop up whatever fat is in the skillet with it. These days I only fill and take the capsules if I have inflammation/pain. I don’t understand why this works for some people and not others. But that seems to be the case. Carol CD 21 yrs SCD 4.5 yrs From: BTVC-SCD [mailto:BTVC-SCD ] On Behalf Of Shirley Ann Thanks Carol, I'll send her an email. I take curcumin, I make the capsules myself but I haven't noticed any difference, how much do you take? Do you buy a prepared brand? I bought the powder in an herb shop and filled capsules with it and took up to 3 a day with no noticable effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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