Quote:
Originally Posted by Nicknerd
Welcome, Alice!
I'm sorry that you have MG, but am happy that you have found our group! We have a pretty good dynamic here, and having a doctor amongst us certainly makes that dynamic even more rich; I'm sorry that it's under these circumstances, though...
What are the main areas of weakness that you experience?
Just out of curiousity, have you ever heard of Manganese being a good treatment for MG? I've read many things about it being used in the past to treat MG, but my neurologists do not seem to be aware of this...I'm wondering if you've come across anything reliable that shows that certain supplements might be at least helpful....
Talk to you soon! 
Nicky |
Manganese has been mentioned in the alternative medicine websites in regards to MG.
This is an example:
http://www.digitalnaturopath.com/cond/C491841.html
However, there are no papers specifically about this on PubMed.
The manganese connection is similar to the connection of zinc and selenium in the conversion of inactive T4 to T3 (thyroid).
However, self medication without testing of some sort, is not safe IMO. Excess manganese consumption is implicated in Parkinson's.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases...0201141559.htm
Manganese is pretty plentiful in vegetables. In fact vegetarians often get more than most others.
http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts/l...roducts/4313/2
This website is a very good resource to see what you are really getting in your food. This link shows 27% of manganese from one serving of canned pinto beans, for example.
Manganese has come up in relation to other neuro problems. I can recall posts about it on Tourette's in the past.
This is an interesting link:
http://www.ithyroid.com/manganese.htm
There have been studies showing elevated manganese levels in violent felons.
And manganese is often found in osteoporosis supplements.
When dealing with trace elements one has to be very careful.
I would not supplement with this mineral without testing and supervision.
__________________
All truths are easy to understand once they are discovered; the point is to discover them.-- Galileo Galilei
************************************
.
Weezie looking at petunias 8.25.2017
****************************
These forums are for mutual support and information sharing only. The forums are not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment provided by a qualified health care provider. Always consult your doctor before trying anything you read here.