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LS Colloidal silver first aid gel

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Chrisy
Chrisy

OMG Just read a post somewhere where the person stated that she had treated her ls white patch with Colloidal silver first aid gel and the patch had dried up and dropped off.  I mistakenly left the post and now can't find it.  I was fascinated by this and have been researching and wow.  If this is right then this is a brilliant find for all of us Ls sufferers.  To the user I would love to hear more.  Did treating with this hurt, burn or nothing.  I am very impressed with my research so far but worried about jumping in.  Apparently you can buy the colloidal silver and mix it with aloe vera gel to make your own gel much cheaper than the proprietry stuff on the market.  It can be used to treat Urinary Tract Infections. It has been used in nasal sprays and throat sprays so it appears to be non-toxic.  Need to hear from anyone who has used this.  It also mixes with coconut oil which was said to give an all round product which sounds perfect for us.  It is supposed to be an amazing healer when antibiotics are not working.

Has anyone else heard of this or even better tried it out? 

 

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  • sha1271
    sha1271 Chrisy

    Posted

    Colloidal silver isn't considered safe or effective for any of the health claims manufacturers make. Silver has no known purpose in the body. Nor is it an essential mineral, as some sellers of silver products claim.Colloidal silver products are made of tiny silver particles suspended in a liquid — the same type of precious metal used in jewelry, dental fillings, silverware and other consumer goods.Colloidal silver products are usually marketed as dietary supplements that are taken by mouth. Colloidal silver products also come in forms to be injected or applied to the skin.Manufacturers of colloidal silver products often claim that they are cure–alls, boosting your immune system, fighting bacteria and viruses, and treating cancer, HIV/AIDS, shingles, herpes, eye ailments and prostatitis.However, no sound scientific studies to evaluate these health claims have been published in reputable medical journals. In fact, the Food and Drug Administration has taken action against some manufacturers of colloidal silver products for making unproven health claims.It's not clear how much colloidal silver may be harmful, but it can build up in your body's tissues over months or years. Most commonly, this results in argyria (ahr–JIR–e–uh), a blue-gray discoloration of your skin, eyes, internal organs, nails and gums. While argyria doesn't pose a serious health problem, it can be a cosmetic concern because it doesn't go away when you stop taking silver products.Rarely, excessive doses of colloidal silver can cause possibly irreversible serious health problems, including kidney damage and neurological problems such as seizures. Colloidal silver products may also interact with medications, including penicillamine (Cuprimine, Depen), quinolone antibiotics, tetracycline and thyroxine (Levothroid, Levoxyl, Synthroid) medications.

    I found this on the mayo clinic. So im not sure. The idea of using something that will make the skin fall off sounds freaky. I would talk to your dr before using it.

    Shari

    • Chrisy
      Chrisy sha1271

      Posted

      Thank you so much for your quick reply.  I thought it was too good to be true.  Will keep a look out for it and others thoughts.   It is amazing how we can be duped if we are not careful to check things out.  I don't think having blue grey skin down there would be preferential at all. URGH!!  I will need more info if I am ever to try this one.  Like they say if it sounds too good

      - it usually is!!!rolleyes

    • sha1271
      sha1271 Chrisy

      Posted

      Yeah, I'm very careful what I put down there. Even if people say how great something worked for them I do a lot of research and consult my dr before I try it. 

      Shari

    • kellie42169
      kellie42169 Chrisy

      Posted

      Nope isn't too good to be true, it's used on plenty of the natural health boards on my FB groups.

       

    • Morrell1951
      Morrell1951 sha1271

      Posted

      Sha, your research matches mine. I wouldn't try it. Our fragile skin is extra vulnerable to urine and feces and other bodily fluids. We avoid perfumes and chemicals and soaps, so why would we risk a potentially toxic mineral? If it really worked, there'd be big news of more than one double-blind, randomized, placebo/control clinical trial and subsequent analysis of the results.

       

  • Guppy007
    Guppy007 Chrisy

    Posted

    Wow...Its good that you posted on here first before trying it.
  • wilmatm
    wilmatm Chrisy

    Posted

    Have used silver water with no ill effects. My husband bought a silver water maker. 

    It is designed to be used sparingly. Like medication which would be harmfull in higher doses than needed. 

    I found it helped for cold sores and i had them pretty bad at one stage. My husband uses it daily as a nose spray to control his sinus problems and is mostly pain free now. 

    I dont think we should be too quick to discount natural therapies.  

    We live in a chemical world and i believe for me it was exposure to chemicals in every day life that has caused my auto immune diseases. 

    So i am going to try the silver water and see if it helps or not for me. 

    Thank you for sharing that info Chrissy. 

    Wilma. 

    • Chrisy
      Chrisy wilmatm

      Posted

      Hi,  Thanks for this information.  I am still undecided but it is good to hear both sides of the story so that I can make a more informed decision.  I use some alternative meds, but proven ones, and am willing to wait and see how you get on.  Had this problem years so a few more months won't hurt.  Please keep us all informed as to how you get on.  I know others who may be interested.
  • Pinkgin64
    Pinkgin64 Chrisy

    Posted

    Silver dressings have been used to treat wounds and leg ulcers infected with MRSA.  Following a laryngectomy, a patient that I know was given a silver fitting for his new stoma, this was because the silver minimises the risk of infection as it can not exist in the presence of silver.

    I think caution should be exercised when trying something new. I have not read around the topic much but I have not heard about ingesting silver in any form.

    Topical application of silver dressings have proved their efficacy on wounds of the skin.

    I hope this has helped a little, kind regards,

    Gin

    • Chrisy
      Chrisy Pinkgin64

      Posted

      Hi, (Love the name) Pinkgin,

      Thankyou for that.  I had heard years ago about silver being used for infection but had forgotten about it.  It is good to hear others stories.  Thanks.

    • Pinkgin64
      Pinkgin64 Chrisy

      Posted

      Hi Chrisy,

      Thanks, nice of you to say so.  I find gin works very nicely when needing a sleep aid. I told my Doc who merely laughed, looked over his glasses at me and spoke the vital two words 'in moderation'.  I pointed out that i only need one home measure alongside my prescription meds ha ha.  I will not make it a habit but once in a while is fun wink

      I've messaged a retired dermatological nursing specialist to ask if she has had any experience of treating LS with colloidal silver. I will let you know if I she reports anything of interest to you.

      Best regards,

      Gin

    • Chrisy
      Chrisy Pinkgin64

      Posted

      Thank you Pinkgin, (my favourite tipple)  I wait to hear from you Thanks.  Happy New Year
    • Pinkgin64
      Pinkgin64 Chrisy

      Posted

      Hi Chrisy, I have not forgotten about coming back to you with an answer. Unfortunately the retired specialist nurse has had some traumatic events in her life so I did not want to press her for an answer. I will ask her next time we speak if she's back to her chirpy self. 

      Hope you're enjoying 2015, we're into the second month already...doesn't time fly.

      Best regards,

      Gin :-)

    • Chrisy
      Chrisy Pinkgin64

      Posted

      Thank you Gin,  Yes this year is well on its way now.  I have just been taken off the specialists list and returned to treatment by my GP as the specialist says that I am keeping the Ls well under control with the Clobetasol, Epaderm and Manuka Honey for any splits.  No active Ls at present. Can ask to be referred back if I have trouble.   I think I will not be trying the colloidal silver treatment for a while anyway.  I will however be interested to hear what your nurse says.  Thanks for the update.
  • Chrisy
    Chrisy

    Posted

    Thanks to everyone for their input. I will shelve this idea for treating myself until I can find out more.  It would be good if people could put their experiences on this or the other site for alternative methods.  Then we can all follow others experiences.
    • Light
      Light Chrisy

      Posted

      Chrisy, I've been drinking 10ml (about a dessert spoonful) of Colloidal silver daily on an empty stomach for two years.

      My skin is still pink!

      I put it in my eyes as eye drops. My eyes are better than ever despite keratitis and dry eye syndrome (it's not the only thing I put in my eyes, though).

      When I get a cut or a burn, I dab a wee bit on, and it heals faster (I am naturally a slow healer)

      CS has been in use for more than 100 years and was the antibiotic of choice before Alexander Flemming discovered mould in his petri dish (or whoever created penicillin).

      The story about it turning the skin blue comes – as far as I know – from the single source of a man who drank large amounts each day for 10 or so years.  I read somewhere that despite the blue tinge, he was so impressed with CS's effect on his body that he refused to stop taking it.

      The FDA and everyone else have a huge vested interest in condemning alternatives that actually work – there's almost no money in it.

      (They are not bothered about those that don't work as long as they're harmless.)

      You can buy the silver rods and a small device of some kind and make your own. All you need is distilled water.

      Or purchase it in a brown bottle. My nutritionist told me it lasts forever if away from the light...

      Oh, and FYI... everyone around me has had flus and colds in the last year but by some miracle (or because of colloidal silver?) I, with my compromised immune system, have not had a single one.

      When I asked my nutritionist if the reason for this could be my daily minusule intake of CS, he laugh and nodded.

      I've been told of people who put drops in their cut flowers to keep them alive longer... and spray it on their vegetables in the fridge for the same reason...

      There are many uses...

      It's the world's best kept secret. And everyone everywhere will tell you not to trust it.

      Up to you.

       

    • Chrisy
      Chrisy Light

      Posted

      Thank you Light,  Yours post is very interesting.  I do understand what you say about the use of silver.  Good to hear a nutritionist's point of view.  I think we forget that nutrition is at the root of cures for many problems we have to contend with.  Over the years many cures have come from the food we eat or by ingesting unusual things, like the bark of a tree making Aspirin a well known cure for pain and many things.  Recently discovered to thin the blood and used by many to help with cholesterol.  So I am really interested in this.  I already use cloths with silver treatment for my kitchen, they reportedly do not harbour bacteria.  All good information. Can't wait to talk to my dermatologist about all this.  I hope we have enough time for all the points I wan't to raise this time.
    • suedm
      suedm Chrisy

      Posted

      Hi Chrisy, do look at the website "quack watch" (one word) post it with colloidial silver and do read to the end- you may prefer not to use this substance after reading how many companies have been ordered to stop making claims that are not true by various  bodies in the USA and Australia et al. Perhaps we are nutritionally depleted because of all the fertilisers and chemicals that have reduced the  bneficial chemicals in our food but these will be trace elements barely detectable overall so having a glass full every day does seem rather excessive. I certainly would NOT put it on to my poor diseased undercarriage!
    • Chrisy
      Chrisy suedm

      Posted

      Hi Suedm,

      Thanks for the information.  I will follow that one up.  I am grateful for everyones input.

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