Guest guest Posted June 7, 2003 Report Share Posted June 7, 2003 In a message dated 6/7/03 12:27:01 AM Pacific Daylight Time, writes: But Harper can you really trust a New York Times article anymore? love jerry Ummmm, ya got me. Harper Harper.....Calcium is one of the things I was completely ignorant of when on pred & I never asked nor was informed about supplements by my hep specialist. When I was dx with osteoporosis, twice Ive asked my GP about calcium supplements and both times she has said they wouldnt do any good. Ive actually met a brick wall and I will do a search as Ive been told by a friend that these supplements arent available here because of cost. So any info you have Id welcome as I shall take the drug info with me next time I see the doctor. Also, there are a lot of over the counter calcium products, does anyone take these without a docs approval or prescription? Love Jan Jan, I think most AIH people who take calcium use 1500 mg daily. The tablets I used to take had Vitamin D added. Vitamin D makes the calcium more effective. Calcium tablets are very inexpensive. Too much calcium is harmful, but you aren't very likely to run into that. I was surprised at your doctor saying calcium supplements wouldn't do any good. I think they won't help bone loss that has already occurred, but they help prevent future bone loss. As I understand it, drugs like Fosamax can also help repair bones, to a limited extent. If you would like me to, I'll be glad to send you the New York Times article. I can cut and paste and send it directly to your address. Eating calcium-rich foods (dairy products, leafy greens, etc.) helps. Getting load-bearing exercise helps. Bone loss is very serious. A member of our group, someone who hasn't written for a long time, has had devastating problems with bone loss. I won't describe them except to say they could be life-threatening. In very basic terms, perhaps over-simplifying because it's late and I'm lazy, Prednisone causes calcium to be leached from the bones. I've always assumed any doctor who wasn't forgetful automatically "prescribed" calcium with Prednisone. Harper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2003 Report Share Posted June 8, 2003 Hi Jan, I think I may have already mentioned this to you, but my endocrinologist strongly recommends Caltrate (an over the counter calcium supplement) and Ostelin 1000 (Vitamin D) for my osteoporosis. Caltrate with Vitamin D is also available, but he says I need the Ostelin because my Vitamin D is really low and there is not enough in the Caltrate. I questioned him about the Caltrate because a friend who is into natural therapies had said it is not the best, but the doctor's opinion is that it is the best for my particular problem. I have an appointment with him on Wednesday because at present my Calcium level is too high and my Gastro has taken me off it. I'm also off Actonel because it seems that even though it hasn't got calcium in it, it can increase the calcium in the body. I want to know how all this impacts on my osteoporosis and if there is anything else I could/should do for it. If you would like me to throw in a question or two about it on your behalf, please let me know. > Message: 4 > Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2003 18:10:24 +1200 > From: " Ian & Janet " <ianjanaust@...> > Subject: Re: Digest Number 3141 > > Harper.....Calcium is one of the things I was completely ignorant of when on pred & I never asked nor was informed about supplements by my hep specialist. When I was dx with osteoporosis, twice Ive asked my GP about calcium supplements and both times she has said they wouldnt do any good. Ive actually met a brick wall and I will do a search as Ive been told by a friend that these supplements arent available here because of cost. So any info you have Id welcome as I shall take the drug info with me next time I see the doctor. Also, there are a lot of over the counter calcium products, does anyone take these without a docs approval or prescription? > Love Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 I would NEVER use collodial silver after what I read about it. People turn BLUE from it. It's also poisonous. In a message dated 7/7/2008 5:58:21 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, Dr writes: Put colloidal silver on them or DMSO or both. MMS works well on the skin too. **************Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. (http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut00050000000007) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 Luanne, do you believe everything you read? As Harvey would say you need to read The Rest of The Story. Many will say the same about DMSO and I use it all the time for many years. Re: Digest Number 3142 I would NEVER use collodial silver after what I read about it. People turn BLUE from it. It's also poisonous. In a message dated 7/7/2008 5:58:21 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, Dr writes: Put colloidal silver on them or DMSO or both. MMS works well on the skin too. **************Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. (http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut00050000000007) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 I use collodial silver on all my cuts, sores, bug bites, rashes, you name it. I also use it ion my nose for sinus problems. It also purifies water. It's wonderful. http://www.all-natural.com/silver-1.html -Janet luannep@... wrote: I would NEVER use collodial silver after what I read about it. People turn BLUE from it. It's also poisonous. In a message dated 7/7/2008 5:58:21 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, Dr writes: Put colloidal silver on them or DMSO or both. MMS works well on the skin too. **************Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. (http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut00050000000007) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 Wow. Maybe you should read something besides the National Inquirer. Try reading all past posts from Dr 's group so we don't all have to repeat ourselves on the benefits of CS. From: luannep@... <luannep@...> Subject: Re: Digest Number 3142 Dr Date: Monday, July 7, 2008, 9:12 PM I would NEVER use collodial silver after what I read about it. People turn BLUE from it. It's also poisonous. In a message dated 7/7/2008 5:58:21 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, Dr@groups .com writes: Put colloidal silver on them or DMSO or both. MMS works well on the skin too. ************ **Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. (http://autos. aol.com/used? ncid=aolaut00050 000000007) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 LOL, you need to do some research on CS and you will find it is quite beneficial. AND DON'T READ QUACKWATCH, they are the quacks. bob > > > Luanne, do you believe everything you read? > As Harvey would say you need to read The Rest of The Story. > Many will say the same about DMSO and I use it all the time for many years. > > > > Re: Digest Number 3142 > > > I would NEVER use collodial silver after what I read about it. People turn > BLUE from it. It's also poisonous. > > > In a message dated 7/7/2008 5:58:21 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > Dr writes: > > Put colloidal silver on them or DMSO or both. MMS works well on the skin > too. > > **************Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for > fuel-efficient used cars. (http://autos.aol.com/ used?ncid=aolaut00050000000007) > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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