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--- psoriatic arthritis & severely underactive thyroid - any advice?!
Hi Ship,,,, For several reasons, she should see a Rheumatologist. There are new medicines to help with PA. Harv "ship" news:1111423651.588730.224950@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com... > Hi > > Please excuse the cross-post. But good female friend of mine has just > been diagnosed with: > a) psoriasis > b) psoriatic arthritis > c) underactive thyroid > > Now I can't but help think that all these things are related! > She has been put on "Methotrexate" by her GP. > > She is 42 years old, and had been healthy for years (apart from > 18months off work with [proven] toxoplasmosis, btw. > > Here's what she says herself about her condition: > >>>> > > I've been diagnosed with: > an underactive thyroid - initial blood result in May 04 was TSH of 47 > (norm: 0.3-5.00) > Prescribed Thyroxin increasingly up to 175mg and 150mg alternating > days: > now TSH of 1.12, T4 of 17 (norm 11-23), T3 of 3.7 (3.5-6.5) > Key symptoms: > loss of hair > loss of energy, sluggish > putting weight back ON although only 4 months past C-section. > slow metabolism > feeling cold and low temperature on thermometer > slow pulse > Aching muscles - barely able to get out of bed, or up stairs > Taking steps one at a time with both feet. > > psoriatic arthritis > I've had scalp psoriasis for about 6 years, not too severe & responded > well to treatment in between pregnancies > Suddenly developed Painful joints & muscles as above, particularly feet > esp left ankle > > > Key Symptoms: > a 'sausage' toe - big, swollen stiff 2nd toe on left foot - now settled > but 'clawing', won't stretch out easily - danger of calcification. > Increasingly painful feet - base joints of little toes, achilles, > outside edge of feet, in under heel, achilles heel and (mainly) joint > of left ankle. Decreasing movement in ankle joint and permanent heat & > swelling (not dramatic, just puffy & hot) in the ankle. > Right thumb is a bit stiff. Neck stiffens regularly & doesn't settle > after usual osteo treatment > > Treatment: > Started end Jan 7.5 of Methotrexate (one of 5 most toxic drugs > prescribed) to stop my immune system attacking my body... Blood checked > every 2 weeks for side effects... Also taking diclofenac something, a > anti-inflamatory 2x75mg each day to make walking manageable. > But nails fine, back broadly fine > > Anyone with any of these diseases - any tips?? > >>>> > > I am trained as a scientist but I must confess that > I am biased towards holistic/alternative medicines. > > I have various hormonal issues myself: > subclinical hypothyroid & reactive hypo-glycemia (moderate) and > long-standing (15+ years) CFS, and IBS (irritable bowel symdrome) > myself. > > I have a sneaking suspicious that a parasite could be > involved and that our family all have the parasite. > e.g. Round worms, liver flukes etc > > > [If in doubt see this on round worms: > http://www.energywave.com/what-ails-you/Energy-CFS-Issues/new-parasite-implicated-in-Chronic-Fatigue.htm > ] > > Any advice anyone?! > > > Ship > Shiperton Henethe >
Harvey Thanks. I believe it was a "rheumatologist" who gave her the "Methotrexate". Can you recommended any specific medicines? Personally my hunch is that a more holistic approach is needed. Surely her hypothyrodism *has* to be linked to her "psoriatic arthritis"! But the trouble with western medicine is that they look at diseases one at a time rather than the integrerated whole system! For example if she does have some parasite, causing say poor nutrition, and/or hormonal imbalances... and/or food sensitivities what hope would she have of a rheumatologist spotting it. It seems you need to go to the right specialist to get the right medication and to knock the problem on the head with the right drug... I'll get back to you to confirm that if she's actually seen a medic calling himself a "rheumatologist" though! Ship Shiperton Henethe
ship wrote: > Harvey > > Thanks. I believe it was a "rheumatologist" who gave her the > "Methotrexate". > Can you recommended any specific medicines? > > Personally my hunch is that a more holistic approach is needed. Surely > her hypothyrodism *has* to be linked to her "psoriatic arthritis"! > > But the trouble with western medicine is that they look at diseases one > at a time rather than the integrerated whole system! What you experiencing is the quackery of allopathic medicine. The body does not attack itself, chemotherapy is not needed for arthritis, and psoriasis is a colon disorder showing up in the skin. All the symptoms you have described are symptoms of a degenerating body, not some specific disease. You will have to treat the whole body to get the symptoms and the diseases to abate. Try to find a copy of the book "A doctor's proven home cure for arthritis" by a DO with a last name of Renauld. His advice will be very worthwhile. You will also find Diamond's book "Fit for life" Vol. I to be helpful in avoiding indigestion and helping the colon to recover. Arthritis is caused by an overly acidic dietary which causes the body's tissues to become acidic rather than alkaline. This causes the enzymes in the joint tissues to malfunction and allows all the symptoms of arthritis to manafest themselves. You must correct the acid/alkaline imbalance and provide for correct nutrition and exercise to rebuild. DrC PhD
> Try to find a copy of the book "A doctor's proven home cure for > arthritis" by a DO with a last name of Renauld. His advice will be > very worthwhile. > > You will also find Diamond's book "Fit for life" Vol. I to be helpful > in avoiding indigestion and helping the colon to recover. > > Arthritis is caused by an overly acidic dietary which causes the body's > tissues to become acidic rather than alkaline. This causes the enzymes > in the joint tissues to malfunction and allows all the symptoms of > arthritis to manafest themselves. You must correct the acid/alkaline > imbalance and provide for correct nutrition and exercise to rebuild. > > DrC PhD > This is what I was talking about,,,Ship. Pure bullshit. DRC my ass. Harv
ship wrote: Personally my hunch is that a more holistic approach is needed. Surely her hypothyrodism *has* to be linked to her "psoriatic arthritis"! But the trouble with western medicine is that they look at diseases one at a time rather than the integrerated whole system! What you experiencing is the quackery of allopathic medicine. The body does not attack itself, chemotherapy is not needed for arthritis, and psoriasis is a colon disorder showing up in the skin. So the lady with arthritis might benefit by taking probiotics? All the symptoms you have described are symptoms of a degenerating body, not some specific disease. You will have to treat the whole body to get the symptoms and the diseases to abate. It would be helpful to know the diet lifestyle for this lady. But does one get a person to cut back on their sugar intake? Arthritis is caused by an overly acidic dietary which causes the body's tissues to become acidic rather than alkaline. This causes the enzymes in the joint tissues to malfunction and allows all the symptoms of arthritis to manafest themselves. You must correct the acid/alkaline imbalance and provide for correct nutrition and exercise to rebuild. Also taking supplemental digestive enzymes may help with arthritis. But how many lay persons or even "smart" M.D.s understand how and why an acid/alkaline Ph level imbalance affects the health of one's body in a NEGATIVE way? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Next » Related Discussion: Excerpt: Dr. Isadore Rosenfeld's 2005 Breakthrough Health (2 posts) "To Your Health" (1 posts) poverty and hunger in America 1982 (1 posts) Your FEARS, Food Allergies, Trauma, Phobias, intolerence...gone in minutes! (1 posts) Top Discussions From Our Archives Weight loss with/without obesity surgery reverses type 2 diabetes Long-term use of Advil, Aleve could lead to heart problems Oxidative stress / meat consumption Other Discussion Categories Diabetes Symptoms Health Care Policy Health Care Providers HMO Oops!!! Unexpected Error While Reading the Feed
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