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Homeopathic Remedies for MD?

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JMJ
JMJ

Hi Everyone,

I'm just wondering why I've never heard anyone mention Homeopathic Remedies.  I've always thought that they were very mainstream in the UK?  Am I wrong on that assumption? (Isn't that how the Queen gets treated?)

They are considered Alternative in the U.S..  It's difficult to find a homeopathic physician, but easy to find the remedies in health food stores, along with guides re: how to use them.    I've tried every remedy associated with MD symptoms, but for me,  they have always ended up exacerbating the symptom I was trying to heal.  

I'm just sitting here trying to get through an MD hangover, and thinking about all the questions I've never asked!  ;-)

No big deal.  But I'd be interested in knowing how common it is to go to homeopathic remedies for relief.

Thanks!

J-

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  • angela84522
    angela84522 JMJ

    Posted

    I live in the USA and I use Horsetail as my diuretic and Ginko Leaf to help with circulation. I just started the pine bark today. I also take allergy medicine. I have pin pointed some of my triggers one is Allergies another seems to be hormones. Trying to figure out what else triggers my MD.
    • JMJ
      JMJ angela84522

      Posted

      Hi Angela,

      I hope the natural products help you in your battle with MD.  RE: the allergies:  my doctor said the number of MD patients he sees in the spring, easily doubles. I guess they trigger a lot of people.  This is a very complex disease..that's for certain.

      Take care,

      J

  • Tunsc1963
    Tunsc1963 JMJ

    Posted

    Hi, I also think this could be a way forward but have absolutely no idea where to start. I saw my specialist last week and asked the question he just said try whatever you want!!! He calls himself a specialist in this area but he's given me no evidence of this? Any help would be much appreciated

    fingers crossed 

    • angela84522
      angela84522 Tunsc1963

      Posted

      I went to a Specialist yesterday and cried in her office when she said I had to wait 21 days for a blood test. She will be testing my thyroid. There is a link in a lot of patients with MD and Thyroid issues. I already waited a month to get into her. It just seems like it's going to take years to figure it all out. My ENT doctor was suppose to set up a MRI 6 weeks ago.. I saw her last week Thursday and she said well if you haven't heard from us by next Wednesday call us again. I paid 80.00 just to look at 2 Doctors faces in the last week and they haven't told me anything to do to help me. Really frustrating disease. One day at a time.

    • JMJ
      JMJ Tunsc1963

      Posted

      Hi Tunsc,

      It sounds like you're going through a terrible time!  How confusing for a specialist to say something like that!  Have you already been diagnosed with Meniere's Disease?   It sounds like you need some clearer medical direction?   Perhaps you could call him back and tell him that?  I'm so sorry to hear that you're having to deal with that.

      The Homeopathic Remedies I was referring to in my post are commonly seen in the health food stores in the US.  They're sold in little blue or lavender plastic tubes containing hundreds of tiny white pellets.  The pellets supposedly represent vastly dilute concentrations of substances that would (in greatercon contractions) bring about your symptoms - the idea being that they'll stimulate your body's own ability to heal itself. There's a guide wherever they're sold, where you look up your symptom, and it tells you the proper remedy to purchase.

      Homeopathy, I think, was developed in the UK, and I was under the impression that it was commonly used there.  I just noticed that I never heard anyone discussing it here on the forum.

      Personally, every time I've taken one of the remedies, it results in my feeling nothing or much worse! I took something called "Cocculus Compositum" once, and my vertigo went through the roof!  But I know that everyone responds differently...So again, I was just curious.

      I hope you get the help that you need, soon!

      Take good care,

      J

       

  • NeddyO
    NeddyO JMJ

    Posted

    Homeopathic remedies may have some popularity in the UK but there is no evidence there is any benefit beyond some placebo effect which does not last.

    I suggest you ask your Consultant to prescribe betahistine (specifically developed for MD and with no side effects beyond some mild gastric irritation) which I know is not licenced by the FDA but should be obtainable on a named patient basis. Here in the UK the standard dose of 16mg tds is not regarded as sufficient and much higher doses are being used - I am on 64mg tds to damp down a recurrence after a remission period of 21 months. There is good science behind this approach developed by Prof Michael Strupp's research in Munich!

    Good luck.

    • mistibluey
      mistibluey angela84522

      Posted

      Angela, I think that, if a doctor will write a prescription for betahistine for you, you can take it to a compounding pharmacy in the US.

    • JMJ
      JMJ NeddyO

      Posted

      Thanks NeddyO.  That's kind of what I was wondering...How it homeopathic remedies were viewed by the mainstream in the UK. When I read that the Queen had her own Homeopathic Physician, I thought there might be somethign to it!!  (She seems so darned healthy!)  Of course, the literature on them is very convincing!

      My personal experience with them was neutral to negative.  I was desperate with MD symptoms at the time that I tried them, and not yet began steroid injections. Perhaps they're effective for certain problems, but not others?  Or work for some people? Who knows? This forum has shown me how vastly different we all react to the same thing.

      Thanks so much for your note!

      J-

  • donna16710
    donna16710 JMJ

    Posted

    A lot of the issue with homeopathics is that there are no controls placed on them as far as purity and amount of active ingredient among other things. It is always wise to approach their use with care. Anything that is biologically active can be dangerous and there have been no real studies as to side effects or drug interactions. I am not saying to not try them but do so with a fair dose of caution.
    • JMJ
      JMJ donna16710

      Posted

      Hi Donna,

      Thank you!  Good reminder to always proceed with caution. The ads and the literature make them sound so benign - diluted thousands of times, so that the original substance can no longer be toxic.  But as you say, if there are no controls in place....so who knows?  Good reminder to be careful.

      Thanks again.

      J  

  • mistibluey
    mistibluey JMJ

    Posted

    Hi J

     

    The royal family are very keen on homeopathy but it really isn’t mainstream as such here. It used to be more popular but I read that prescriptions for homeopathic remedies fell by 94 per cent in the last 20 years.

     

    Some people swear by it , most scientists swear about it! However, I do have friends who have consulted  homeopaths and have seemed to get relief from recurring problems like cystitis that conventional medicine couldn’t seem to sort out. I am doubtful myself but I always try to keep an open mind. All you can do is try it.

     

    But you do need to consult a homeopath rather than work it out for yourself as they spend about an hour talking to you and asking questions about so many aspects of your life, your tastes and choices as well as medical problems. They say that the medicine has to be tailored to you individually. Also, there are things you do that can block the effects. Even the peppermint in toothpaste, apparently. Do you have homeopaths where you are?

     

    • JMJ
      JMJ mistibluey

      Posted

      Hi Misti,

      How fascinating that there’s been such a drastic nosedive in the UK over the past 20 years, and it’s just picking up steam over here!  I wonder how to interpret that?  Americans have always been so into “better living through chemistry”, but the alternative/complimentary medicine thing is gaining more and more acceptance.

      Back in the early days of my MD, I admit that I would try anything that promised quick relief.  I read about a Homeopath online who guaranteed a cure. I just had to send him $300, and he’d send me the bottle of magic.  A friend brought me to my senses just before I pushed that button!  So then I did more research and found that there were actually 3 practitioners within a reasonable driving distance, each with different levels of credentialing;  I called each of them and found that they were all just recently certified, and sadly, none of them had ever heard of MD.  Although, each one was “sure they could do something” for me.  Perhaps they could have - I don’t know.  It was very expensive and not covered by insurance.   And, I was so exhausted and sick at the time, that I couldn't cope with the idea of having to teach a practitioner about this disease, first, and then pay big bucks to be a guinea pig.  So I did some experimenting on my own. That didn’t turn out so well.   8-{    I can see why a practitioner is probably a very good idea!

      At this point, I wouldn’t try it for the MD unless this path that I’m on, suddenly fails.  However, you mentioned knowing people who have had success with homeopathic treatment for cystitis?  I have horrendous chronic interstitial cystitis, and would be very willing to try it for that, the next time I experience a flare. I really appreciate the information!  Thanks very much!

      Always so good to hear from you…

      J-

       

  • Tunsc1963
    Tunsc1963 JMJ

    Posted

    Hi J 

    me agian ive taken the decision to write a letter of complaint regarding my specialist, he's upset me that much since the start regarding his abrupt attitude and lack of empathy and information. 

    Take care

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