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Originally Posted by AnnieB3
I need to say that you guys are getting into areas that are highly complex and involve multiple body systems. Everything you are suggesting here that is supplement-related depends on a variety of things from a person's individual metabolic rate, to their overall health, what other drugs or supplements they are taking and the doses involved. Not to mention that many of these OTC's are not FDA approved or regulated.
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Didn't I say to pay attention to your own body? Didn't I say that no one knows your body better than yourself? What have I said. Research and read. Research and read. Decide for yourself if you wish to try something different. I believe that most people are intelligent enough and have the right to make their own decisions on what they wish to do with their own bodies. Also, I am not one that thinks information should be withheld from ten wise individuals just because the eleventh one might be an idiot and do something stupid. FDA approval and regulation is an area I don't EVEN want to go into here.
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Originally Posted by AnnieB3
Sure, it's great to discuss things that "might" help our immune systems but this is almost bordering on saying that they will cure MG. It's dangerous territory to give false hope to patients. No, I'm not saying that's what's being done but you don't know who could be reading this and will blindly take supplements without speaking to their doctors.
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"Might" help our immune systems? I think I helped my immune system immmensely. Where did I ever say I was "cured"? I made it very clear in one of my posts that I do NOT consider myself cured. And yes, you are saying that I may be giving false hope to others. How dare you try to take away any hope at all. And if I had "blindly" listened to my doctors and to people like you I am sure I would not be as well off as I am today.
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Originally Posted by AnnieB3
I'm all for using sensible supplements, seeking out 2nd opinions on alternative therapies, etc. But I hope you guys will realize that MG, and any traditional or alternative treatments, are not a "one size fits anyone" disease.
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Again, I made it very clear in my posts that what worked for me may not work for others. But it DID work. Yeah, it sounds as if you are all for seeking out further information, just don't try any of it.
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I'm glad you have found things that work for you, Aries51. It may not work for others and the risk involved for others in "trying" may be too high.
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The "risk" factor - if any - is not for you to decide for anyone else. Clean up your diet? Stop eating garbage and foods you may have an intolerance for? Be sure you have sufficient nutrients for key glands and body processes? Be patient, persistent, positive and give your body time to heal? Wow, that IS risky. I'm glad I didn't try that. I might have gotten better if I did.