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I'm so glad to see you posting. I had noticed you weren't posting and I thought maybe it's because you were doing so well that you forgot us. I'm sorry to see that's not the case.
Mrs. D will be along shortly to tell you about Metanx. It has been suggested for me also. I sure hope things improve for you. Billye
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My speculation as to why more people aren't using Metanx is that many of the savvy supplementers realize one can get what's in Metanx over the counter for the most part (except for, possibly, the methylfolate--as Mrs. D has said, I believe, that is now enitrely prescription).
Moreover, many of us would rather take our B12 apart form other vitamins for maximal absoprtion. Nevertheless, if one has good insurance, and the co-pay and overall cost is less than that of ordering the Metanx components seperately through one of the on-line purveyors, it might be a good choice. |
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I don't see how Carafate can help your bladder.
Carafate is used to coat the stomach and prevent gastritis, or erosion from say damaging drugs like Prednisone. It is not much used anymore, since treatments for gastritis have changed over the years. It is not significantly absorbed (minute amounts are). I don't see how Metanx can hurt the bladder. None of the ingredients change pH of the urine. I can see how high dose Vit C may affect it, or alcohol, both are bladder irritants. This article lists foods that may irritate the bladder: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/bla...roblem/WO00122 This article suggests using B6 other than hydrochloride. The amount of HCL in a pyridoxine supplement is minute..I fail to see how that hurts the bladder. The B6 in the Metanx is pyridoxal phosphate--activated B6. The other two vits are in minute amounts, not much is likely to get to the bladder either. http://www.ic-network.com/bev/oct99.html
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Good Morning All!
I originally took the Carafate to coat my stomach and Esophagus for the Barrett's Esophagus but later noticed that it seemed to be helping my bladder when I take meds that usually bother it. So since then I've taken it with those meds. As for the Metanx......I guess in a few weeks after I get the bladder surgery situation settled down I'll try it and see what happens. My insurance does cover it......at $25 a month so not sure that's cheaper than buying the stuff individually....like Glennj mentioned. I swear it's trial and error so much of the time it seems.......it drives me crazy! LOL Hugs to all!
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. Dx'd with Spinal Arthritis 09 Upper and lower Spinal Cord Stimulator surgery Replaced IV port 09 Had surgery for IV port for IVIG infusions 07 Halo 360 & 90 procedure for Barrett's esophagus Dx'd Chronic Axonal Neuropathy & Myopathy June 07 Dx'd IC May 2006 (after suffering for 25+ yrs!) Gall bladder surgery Aug. 2004 Gastric Bypass Dec. 2004 Dx'd: Barrett's Esphogus July 2004 Bladder surgery 2000 Dx'd: IBS 2000 Hysterectomy (fibroids) 1999 Laminectomy 1989 Dx'd: Degerative Disk Disease 1989 Cyst removed from my ankle -twice 1986 |
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Roxie, sorry about the baldder surgery - hope this one works better!
With the meds you are still on - is the IVIG helping at all? Are you still receiving it? And hows the port? Sending good thoughts ![]() |
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Wisest Elder Ever
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blocks the absorption of many drugs:
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It has not been tested for everything... but its blocking nature is why it is not used frequently today.
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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.
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Hi Roxie... I bet you are getting tired of having your bladder messed with... What about Urelle? Have you tried that? I don't know what MrsD thinks about that, but I have had good luck with it...
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HI Cathie!
For the most part my bladder seems to be doing pretty good. The pain I'm having is in the nerve that's beside the bladder......where the sling was hooked into. Now even with the dr. having loosened the hook I still have pain. I'm afraid that I'll have to have another surgery to remove the sling all together. ![]()
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