Posted on 11/07/2008 4:31:52 AM PST by incredulous joe
Greetings FRiends,
I know, I know. It's a little crazy asking for medical feedback on the web, but I always trust this community to give me unfiltered and personal experience. I suppose you could say that I am somewhat incredulous when it comes to some of the big, pharma-sponsored websites.
I realize that this is in NO WAY scientific.
My wife has been ill for the last year; extreme fatigue and soreness in her joints. It is some kind of rheumatoid arthritis. Her doctor has treated her with numerous conventional drugs; methotextrate and prednisone. She's had mixed results.
Her doctor has suggested an aggressive therapy called Remicade. It is an intravenious drip into the veins. Treatments are every 8 weeks and it is very expensive.
My wife's main concern is that once she gets on this protocol, that she will never get off of it and that we will be locked into this expensive program, whether our insurance covers it or not.
Personally, I am concerned about the long term effects of the treatment. I don't think it has been around very long. I also believe that when something seems to be too good to be true, it often is. I believe this at the business level, as well as at the cellular and metaphysical level. For now, let's just not go there ~ though your prayers are appreceated and have been in the past.
Any FReepers have any personal or family experience with the treatment or the side effects.
My wife is 43 and other wis in excellent health. Obviously, there is a great deal of emotional strain surrounding this affliction.
Let me know if you may offer any feedback.
Thanks for the feedback, Kev.
Best of luck to your wife and your family in dealing with this diffaculult affliction!
~ ij
Thanks for the reply, Mac. ANd thanks so much for your prayers. Likewise, we will keep you and your family in ours.
Hope that things are moving forward with your potential adoption.
Most of the bicarb is converted to carbon dioxide within several minutes as it neutralizes the acid it comes in contact with.
What's left in your blood stream is sodium chloride (common salt), which is excreted via the urine and sweat.
BTW how did it work for you with the GA - it certainly works with the candida.
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