so just stay with the flax and add a medium dosage of evening primrose? i am going to talk to my doctor about my allergies to seafood and shellfish since it has prevented me from using certain items in the past simply because i'm not sure if i'n going to blow up like a balloon or not.

does anyone know of a good website about omega fatty acids? i

You can start here:

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/showthread.php?t=6092

Barleans' makes a flax with borage (similar to evening primrose)

Here: Omega Twin:
http://www.barleans.com/flaxoil_blends.asp

Probably a stupid question.. But couldn't I just increase the amount of flax oil/primrose oil I take every day by like 1/3rd. I realize I still wouldn't be at her recommended level but it's a start? Especially, since it may take me several weeks to get allergy tested?

I just had some free time and read Barlean's website. According to them since people already take much more omega 6 than they need there seems to be nothing wrong with taking much higher dosages of omega 3s but you are right MrsD it probably would be easier for me if I took fish oil.

Lol totally confused now. Thank you all for help, especially MrsD. There is truly a lifetime of learning in this field.

I think you should start conservatively and not flood your system
with Flax oil.

The metabolism of the many fatty acids that occurs with ALA as the beginning nutrient is very complex. In people who have not been eating Flax or walnuts, canola, etc, the system may be sluggish and take a while to "wake up" to process the Flax.

Excess fats that do not get used in the EFA synthesis tree, get consumed as calories.

As you start to get better, you can increase slowly. We saw in our use at home very big improvements with fairly low doses.
But then we only had minor problems, not big ones.

Ok.

The recommended values are based off a 2000 calorie a day diet. Since I am burning approximately 2485 calories I could stand to increase the dosage a small bit anyways?

I definately will not make a large leap in dosage like you recommended. Rather, I was just curious if it was safe and to what limit.

I really like what I have read about the Barlean's omega twin. Thanks for the recommendation!

It is up to you.... I have read some people complain of loose stools when using too much fat suddenly.

I was only thinking of your comfort levels.

Barlean's is a great company, and has very good products.
When you run out of your current flax, I thought you'd like to try the Omega Twin. I'm glad you found it a good potential.

Keep unused flax oil in the frig. It is very sensitive to decay.
It will have an expiration date on it too. Some strides in keeping it fresh have been made, but its shelf life is limited. That is why it is in a black bottle, to keep light out.

Keep us up to date on your progress. ( I do leave for most of the summer and I have no computer access where I go. So if I do not respond to you, it is because I can't). Leaving in mid July this season.

I am sorry about your struggles. I agree that all the different info on foods/meds/supp really could keep one busy. I hope you find what works for you. I know you stated you live in a small town but hopefully your doc who is caring for you can direct you more with this. I know many of mine have not touched the nutrition aspect and I have mixed feeling on holistic but when I saw that doc he did more. I think a combo approach reg and natural. Hang in there

I am in the same boat as you. I have some doctors that have in depth knowledge about the tumor but know little about nutrition. I am going to an alternative healer that is good with nutrition but has little experience with my specific tumor. So, I just make a blend of the two. Between them, a few others, and myself I hope that the correct decisions are made.

I do know it is hard to find sometimes one who deals with the specific condition at hand. Maybe you could ask the docs though who do know of your tumor if it is ok about the supplements or if they have someone who deals with nutrition. Also some thing may not help but they can't hurt other then of course the pocket. How do you feel physically? I mean pain wise,strength,etc?Feel better