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He recommends I not take it......He says it;s a waste of time and money.

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To: Breathe-Support Sent: Sat, December 19, 2009 12:53:29 PMSubject: Re: NAC

You discuss it with your doctor and take what he recommends.>> Hey...does anyone taking NAC know what other supliments you take withit.......... .?>

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NAC is indeed a mucolytic. It helps to liquify any mucous in the respiratory system so that it is easier to cough up and out. This action is also helped by drinking lots of fluids, preferably water.

As mentioned NAC is also a very powerful antioxidant. To be picky about terminology I would not say that it "boosts" the immune system but rather promotes the normal, healthy functioning of the immune system. Those of us with auto-immune disorders don't want anything to do with boosting our already hyperactive immune systems.

My own pulmo Dr. on at Duke recently gave me the go ahead to try taking NAC again. There has only been one clinical trial of NAC and the results with respect to the action of NAC are difficult/impossible to determine. I was told that NAC "won't hurt and might help". At the very least it can help protect me from "oxidative stress" or the damage done to our bodies by environmental toxins, drugs, disease etc. To the extent that my lung disease is caused or made worse by oxidative stress the NAC may help reduce that and could help me live longer and better.

Caveat: This is what my doctor told me. Please discuss this with your own doctor before taking any supplement or medication.

Beth

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To: Breathe-Support Sent: Sat, December 19, 2009 3:25:27 PMSubject: Re: Re: question regarding meds and O2

Besides its mucus dissolving agent to help break up thick mucus, NAC is a powerful antioxidant. It helps boost the immune system. A clinical trial found that when combined with prednisone and azathioprine, NAC improved lung function in people with IPF.

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From: Bruce <brucemoreland@ gmail.com>Subject: Re: question regarding meds and O2To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comDate: Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 1:42 PM

My saturations very greatly at different times. But, a typical situationI could sit at 2 lpm and 96%. If I walked around the house slowly at 2lpm I would drop to around 90%. If I tried to do anything like unloadthe dishwasher or put laundry in then they would drop quickly to around85%. So, I'd turn up to 3 lpm for light activity and stay around 90-92%or for heavier activity to 4 lpm.Your saturations will drop when you do activity. How much depends on theperson. But, if I tried to do the activities I mentioned above withoutoxygen, my saturations would quickly drop into the 70's and if Icontinued then lower. Therefore, I don't do it without adequate oxygen.There are some things that I can't get enough oxygen period so justcan't do. If I were to try to lift a very heavy item or push one acrossthe floor, my saturations would drop below 90% even if I was on 6 lpm.> >> >> > From: Jerry Brown jerryb888@ .> > Subject: question regarding meds and O2> > To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. com> > Date: Monday, December 14, 2009, 2:47 AM> >> >> > Â> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > ,> > Â> > Only if your O2 blood level is well above the 90% mark while at rest> or engaged in lite activity should you consider not using

supplemental> O2, and even then discuss that with your pulmonologist. Besides the> possible harm to your heart due to an increased load as it tries topump> oxygen throughout your body, you would certainly feel more tiredÂand> much sooner in the day, as your recovery time fromexertion> would be greater.> > Â> > That being said, almost 4 years ago, I was able to loose 50 pounds> through exercise and good eating habits, and the benefit was that Iwas> able to get off O2 for the time being. But I never shyed away fromusing> O2 if I needed it for getting in relly good shape. Using the O2 meter> constantly as I exercised, I could work out with confidence. If during> exercise you find your O2 level dropping below 90%, adjust the O2upward> and keep going. Our need for oxygen varies with activity, and thus our> O2

supplementation needs will vary. The more you can stay active, the> better your chances for needing less O2 supplementation. But in themean> time, I strongly suggest staying the course.> > Â> > As for Cellcept, I don't take it, but you may be having some> side-effects which may include anxiety, tiredness, upset stomach, or> headache. These side effects may increase with dosage, but doÂ> consult with your pulmonoligist first before taking the cold turkey> route on meds. Unfortunately treatment for pf is limited, but Â> hopefully one day soon, we'll have better options So hang inthere> and do all you can for yourself, if and until that day comes. Â> > Jerry/Mississippi/ 54/IPF/dx April 05> > Â> > Â> >> >> > Who believes that hard times help us appreciate the good times even>

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Jarrow makes the time release. You may be able to find Jarrow time release on www.puritanpride.com, but I am sure you can get it at www.iherb.com. I will also mention that NAC is converted after being absorbed into glutathion, which is thought to help keep lung tissue healthy. Glutathion can be found in foods also like liver and asaragus in high amounts. Glutathion can also be taken in capsule form, however is is debated whetrher this form can be readily absorbed as well as NAC through the digestive systgem. Glutathion can be used in a nebulizer, however a recent study showed thatg breathing was restricted following dosing by some 17%, lasting some 2 hours after. When I asked Dr. Lasky, he said don't. Take NAC..

Jerry/Mississippi/54/IPF/dx April 05. Who believes that hard times help us appreciate the good times even more.