EPO?

[Guest guest]

i would like to thank those who kindly replied to my recent very whiney

posting. the info is worth it's weight in gold, and the support is

wonderful.

and i would like to empathize w/those who are getting no understanding

or help from their co-workers or others who look at them and say " You

*look* fine! " i think this is the single biggest problem i presently

have to deal with, and in truth that kind of unco-operative attitude has

exacerbated my condition--attempting to live up to my " normal "

appearance!

by EPO i'm assuming everyone means evening primrose oil. i've heard this

is supposed to be wonderful not just for PA but also for MS, CFIDS, FMS,

and a number of other 'alphabet soup' ailments. the way it was explained

to me when i attended a lecture about it, EPO--along w/fish oils as well

as cold-pressed oils in general--helps blood flow, therefore helps

cleansing of oxidants and promotion of healing to micro-damage of

tissues.

i tried EPO back when i was first dx'd w/FMS, but i bought so many other

dietary supplements, anti-oxidants et al that i realized i'd be broke by

new year if i kept up that kind of spending, so i never really gave it a

chance. how long are you supposed to take it before you notice a

difference, and is there a set amount a day you should take? this

lecturer was saying 8 to 12 caps a day! and preferably by injection if

you could get it.

thanks, and i'm glad this great group of people is here.

pjk