I got some of the GSE and am experimenting with it. My symptoms have been a little better the last few days and I don't want to complicate things with anything new.

I'm afraid it's about ready to spread into my heart so intend to stay on top of it.

Hi Vic,
I remember you from about 3 years ago on another board. I always enjoyed your posts. Something happened & I couldn't find that aboard again. Anyways, you convinced me to start taking GSE & I have been for over 3 years. I hate to report, but my RSD has spread from my hand to my legs. Good news is that, so far, I haven't had the severity that I originally had in my hand. Maybe, would have been worse had I not taken the GSE. I had recently wondered whether I should continue it or not, but now that I've heard another convincing story from you, I will.
Thanks,
Linmarie

Hi Vic,

Thanks for posting that. Must it be GSE? Wouldn't any heavy-duty antioxidant be just as good or do you think that grape seed extract specifically is what has made the difference with you?

all the best

I was wondering this myself, and was wondering if large doses of vitamin C wouldn't do the same thing? Or any other antioxidant?

Thanks!

Hi Vic!! I am new, I don't know why you would say you let a lot of newbies down?? Vic, I am so glad you posted this about the grapseed. I am going to give this a try. where do I get this?? on line? at my local herbal health store?? thanks, Vic! Love, Desi

It's online and in stores - Grape seed extract- you might check on our vitamin & supplement forum for best brands & prices.
here-
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forumdisplay.php?f=49

i don't know if grapeseed extract has any properties that aren't in other antioxidants, but it is the most effective antioxidant widely available....pycnogenol is almost as good, but about 3 times as expensive....i get my GSE at walmart.

i'm one of the people vic talks about when he mentions good results....my rsd started with my left arm, then my right arm......it was many years before i started having problems with my feet, and i think it was the GSE that slowed down the progression....or possibly prevented progression, since the neuro, pain doc and family doc have opposing views on just what's wrong with my feet....peripheral neuropathy unrelated to rsd, erythomelalgia, nerve compression, or rsd spread - take your pick.

maybe vic is right, and it's a coincidence that he takes GSE and has had no spread......but it's a heck of a coincidence that both of us take it and r doing better than many.

Ho! Quoting myself here; but I'd really like an answer.

As I've said elsewhere, GSE here in HK is mucho expensivo, so I take as much antioxidants and free radical scavenger-carrying food and drink (tea) as I can. I assumed it would do the job in the same way...but since I know Vic isn't a GSE salesman yet pushes GSE so hard, I'm now wondering if he reckons there is something specific in GSE not found in anything else?

all the best.

Thanks for sharing your story with us newbies. The way I see it, I have everything to gain and nothing to lose by trying it. And, when you consider the horrid side effects from the meds they give us for this monster...why not give it a go...Thanks Jeannie

Hi..
I just read in the newspaper doctor's column that large doses of Vitamin C were not good for you..
Lillyblossom