Multiple Sclerosi and Depression | MS Health Coaching | Dr. Rudy Cartwright

Getting Rid of MS Symptoms

28 Jan, 2010 MS Health Coaching

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Nicholas Boultbee said

am January 28 2010 @ 7:28 am

Does your organisation have any commendations from the MS Society of the United States?
Susan Buckle said

am January 28 2010 @ 8:27 am

I am feeling alot better noticing little things,
to early yet but noticing things.
Thank you all for your help
thanks.
Pam Blevins said

am January 28 2010 @ 9:49 am

loosing control of bladder more and more what can I do
Tricia said

am January 28 2010 @ 10:03 am

Does copaxone or the other treatmens really work? I do not like to be qa pin cusion. Thankyou
amany saber said

am January 28 2010 @ 11:15 am

what can i do to get rid of my severe leg stiffeness ?
MJ Hanson said

am January 28 2010 @ 11:43 am

I’ve been on Tysabri for over 3 years. Am concerned about developing PML. Since it is estimated that 1 in 1000 may develop it, it definitely is scary. As of November 2009, 28 taking it for M.S. had developed PML. Are any of the other drugs (Avonex, Betaseron, Copaxone, Rebif) considered safer?
Amie Easley said

am January 28 2010 @ 11:44 am

The two things that I have the most difficulty with are increased tone and weakness on left side as well as overactive bladder. I’ve just started your recommendations and am changing my diet. Thanks for your help to date.
stephanie Douglass said

am January 28 2010 @ 11:49 am

I am very confused. I was diagnosised then undiagnosised with MS last year. I have flair up when I am very stressed. My legs dont want to move and I have pain in my body. Since I changed my diet and started taking vitamins and supplement this has HELPED tramendusly. I thank you for giving me the advises to change my diet. It works!! However my question is several nurologist told me there is NO PAIN with MS. So therefore I dont have it. Can you explain what type of pain do Ms patience have.
Jose Navarro said

am January 28 2010 @ 11:51 am

Awesome life changing direction a new course for me. I Fallowed The Swant diet, Sue ellens diet and now am willing to commit 100% to this! I want to walk again and get my life back so I need to do this. Excelent hope! Exersise how much is to much? Should I push myself should I focus on streingth and flexability or should I take it super easy with lots of breaks? I’ll look forward to the one weeek class cd’s? God Bless
Heather said

am January 28 2010 @ 11:52 am

What are your recommendations about encourging MS patiemts about Zamboni’s treatment? Do you think it is fluff or the real tning? What real hope is there? Would you encourage your MS strickem relative to wait or pursue Zamboni treatment?
Michael Robus said

am January 28 2010 @ 11:54 am

I have had M.S. for 30 years. Would it work for me or is it best for the newly diagnosed?
Maria emami said

am January 28 2010 @ 11:55 am

Hi everyone:
My last comment talked about low dose naltrexone. I will be starting it in a few weeks. I know people with Ms that have started it and it has had a profound impact on them. It has been FDA approved in high dosages for heroin addiction. Low dosages have not been approved since the clinical trials would be to expensive with little payback to the pharm, companies since naltrexone has gone generic. LDN helps produce endorphins (that’s why exercise is so important.) Gaba which is the chemical ,which causes the nerves to settle down and therefore causes the muscles to relax instead of tense up ,kicks in after the endorphins kick in. The endorphins are a precursor to gabba. they are seeing it as treatment for cancer, Aids autism etc. Lack of endorphins all make sense especially from a metaphysical level. Constant stress which typically causes an Ms attack is actually caused by endorphin depletion. It explains a lot of addictions. Progressive addiction treatment utilizes gaba intervenous treatments with strong encouragement of physical exercise to kick the right body healing pattern in place. When the pain (especially emotional ) becomes so repressed in our lives our system which makes us feel calm shuts down.I will be using the LDN to help me feel even better so that I can get on an absolute great physical program in place and start doing the things that help me feel happy again (endorphin enhancing activities.) I will be utilizing all of your great advice. as well. Thank you so much!!!!!! Please pass the word on!!!!!!!!! LDN with ALA is supposed to be awesome
Ka Yan Ho said

am January 28 2010 @ 11:56 am

Thank You for your help.
Gena said

am January 28 2010 @ 12:09 pm

I have a limp and have to wear a brace. My leg often over extends and causes me to fall. I take the vitamins you suggested, but I haven’t seen any change. Is there anything else?
Marla Palmer said

am January 28 2010 @ 12:09 pm

I find that removing gluten, dairy, eggs, nuts,legumes and processed sugar from my diet results in almost overnight decrease in all symptoms I experience from bladder control problems to spacicity. Now if only I could stick with the strict diet…….. I have hated the drugs for MS that I have tried.
Joanne Walcer said

am January 28 2010 @ 12:11 pm

Thank You
Dr Janet K Cooley said

am January 28 2010 @ 12:16 pm

Like Barbara Hamilton, I have been totally unable to understand most of the broadcast. However I would like to make two comments.
1. As a scientist I believe it to be fundamentally important to develop a sound way to diagnose MS. I have MS for 55 years and have lots of trouble with diagnosis. My first two countries were England ( London) and Wales (Bangor) where I had lots of time in hospitals. I then moved to Canada where I read a lot about medical problems I might have; decided it could be MS and got my GP to send to an MS expert in Halifax, NS. He said I had MS, although he did not test to diagnose my problem. I have always believed this to be inadequate; I’m a Doctor but the old kind ;PhD in Paleolimnology. If we don’t know who has MS how do we know how help people medically. For example I have evidence that strongly suggests I came by this genetically. With this worry I felt all I could do to help my daughter was give her no Milk products of any kind for the first four years. She is 29 and has no problems.
2. I’am interested in your diet and could not find it on the web. I have eaten no milk products all my life.
I have eaten no Gluten products for the past 20 years which has been getting easier in Canada. I have always eaten tons of fruit and vegetables—all my favorites. I have eaten a lot of fish as this was always recommended by Scandinavian counties as a positive move against. I eat very little meat as it is not healthy. I have also taken things like vit D etc. And for many years I have been to tanning. This I have read to be good for MS, but not until years after I started.
simon said

am January 28 2010 @ 12:18 pm

Hi all. My main problem is Chronic Pain. It was suggested that I took 400-600mg of magnesium daily. I have tried this but I have not really noticed any change after 2 months. Does anyone else have any suggestions that have helped them with Chronic Pain.

Thank you in advance,

Simon.
Anthony said

am January 28 2010 @ 12:18 pm

What can I do about the numbness in my hands.
Jane Monro said

am January 28 2010 @ 12:30 pm

Never stop believing that you can and will get better and that you can live symptom-free. Eliminate from you diet eggs, dairy, all glutenous grains, legumes, yeast, margarine, red meat, sugar and anything else which you are allergic to using the ELISA test. Your diet should consist of vegetables, fruit, chicken and turkey breast, a variety of fish, and a small amount of seeds and nuts. Your saturated fat intake should not exceed 10g per day. It is a really tough diet to follow but you will most likely improve. Today I am symptom-free, am a busy mom, work full-time, run 15 km per week and play volleyball three times a week. I recently skied three days in a row (mostly moguls) and ran with the Olympic Torch this week. I feel terrific and better than I have felt in years, but it give it time. Might take you months or even years like Roger MacDugal. Just don’t give up. Big hugs to you all.
RON said

am January 28 2010 @ 12:40 pm

Thank you Sue and Dr.Ruby Cartwright the imformation that you have givin all the people and myself that have MS has been very helpful .The systoms that I have been having is worse .The type of MS is progressive now Comment is with the information you gave us will be very informative .This is a illness that I myself wouldn’t give to my enemies and I don’t have any.

Very good show that you did Dr.Ruby C.
Teresa said

am January 28 2010 @ 12:46 pm

I was diagnosed with MS on 9/10/01, I started taking the injections of avanex and then later on the rebiff shots. I could not handle the side effects of sever depression and sleepless nights. The doctor put me on anti- depressants and sleeping pills. I became a basket case, I could not function at home or at work. An old boss did all she could to get me to go on disability or get me transferred out of the work place I still work at. The depression got so bad that I tried to commit suicide. That was a wake up call, I decided to stop the injections, and got off the anti-depressants and sleeping pills. I had to work harder and had to prove that I was able to continue in my work position, I had to fight to keep my job. Once my system got rid of all the medicine I started to feel better and I was finally able to think and my job performance improved.

I currently am not taking any thing for the MS. I do try to get a body massage once a month and take vitamins and do my best to keep the stress level down. There are days when I have to use my crutches, but so far those times have been few. The MS is my cross to bear, and so far I am doing fine. I continue to work and take care of my parents and family. I refuse to let the MS run my life.
Margaret Schramm said

am January 28 2010 @ 12:53 pm

Can i stop taking shots? The pains pills I take seem to help a little but can cause other problems.
sandy said

am January 28 2010 @ 1:10 pm

writing to ask about the shaking i do on my left side and dont know what to do.
Claire G. Williams said

am January 28 2010 @ 1:29 pm

I was diagnosed with MS 7-08 after 3 wrong diagonosis. I am now 70 years old & still find it hard to believe. My worst symptoms are numbness on the left side & spasoms. Baclofin and physical therapy have been little help for me.
PAMELA ALTHAMMER said

am January 28 2010 @ 1:41 pm

I STARTED THE GLUTEN FREE WHEAT FREE ETC. & BELIEVE I ALREADY FEEL SOME SMALL POSITVE CHANGES. I HAVE BEEN ON A HOMEOSTATIS PROTOCOL FOR OVER A YEAR WITH GOOD RESULTS, OFF MEDS FOR OVER A YEAR…SO HOPING THE GLUTIN FREE ETC. & THESE RECCOMENDED SUPPLEMENTS ARE A LARGE MISSING PIECE TO MY PUZZLE. I AM ORDERING THE SUPPLEMENTS NOW. HOW IMPORTANT IS THE COLON CLEANSE TO THIS HEALING PROCESS.
THE TREATMENT DR. ZAMBONI DOES I’M SURE ISN’T AVAILABLE IN THE STATES. REVERSING MS EFFECTS CAN BE OBTAINTED WITHOUT HIS TREATMENT…..RIGHT??
I HAVE DIAL UP INTERNET ONLY & CANNOT DOWNLOAD THE VIDEOS,,,,,,,THESE AREN’T AVAILABLE OTHER THAN ON THE INTERNET…RIGHT?
THANK YOU & GOD BLESS
PAM
Robert Nelson said

am January 28 2010 @ 1:56 pm

My regular doctor has put me on 2 pills of calcium daily. My M.S. doctor says do not take calcium. What to do?
jesse bateson said

am January 28 2010 @ 2:00 pm

My name is karen and my son was diagnosed with ms last january. he is 19, so he was diagnosed with ms at 18. I am wondering if your book no more ms describes in detail how you went about getting this operation, the doctors and such. Jesse is very skinny, he has very little muscle and is depressed so when i found this web site was very happy and excited and appreciate that you wrote this book sue-ellen!! thank you so much sue=ellen so much!! Also i was wondering if there is any help like you got, in the states, because jesse is ready to go to italy!!
Robert Nelson said

am January 28 2010 @ 2:03 pm

my regular doctor has put me on to take 2 capsules of calcium per day. My M.S. doctor said do not take any calcium. What to do?
mary morton said

am January 28 2010 @ 2:22 pm

I have been living with ms for two years, I worked for 30 years of my life but now i am not working now, I used to work out all the time and right now I am not but i do not know how to get my balance back. What is gluten food, please help
Manli said

am January 28 2010 @ 2:32 pm

Very informative.
Thank you.
Manli said

am January 28 2010 @ 2:33 pm

Thank you vry much for your generosity and kindness.
linda said

am January 28 2010 @ 2:38 pm

i was wondering if getting a second opinion would be helpful.if so who would be good to see, i was diagnosed almost 2 years ago & haven’t really seen much of a change from the medicine. i have right sided weakness so i figured maybe a stroke. also what was the supplements you said from previous seminar , i remember magnesium but forgot the rest. please e-mail me answers.
thanks
linda
B. Richardson said

am January 28 2010 @ 2:43 pm

I tryed several of the ABC’s and I finally said no more. Its been 3 years since I have taken anything..I feel ok,but I can’t walk. Is there hope.
Deborah Thompsn said

am January 28 2010 @ 3:03 pm

I was very happy that someone is actually taking the time to help people with MS and tring to find alternatives to taking control of this bear. I was diagnosed with MS in March of 2009. I have been looking for something other than injections which I don’t think are doing me any good except making me feel sick every other day. I am raising 3 boys and I have a husband to take care of. I don’t have time to be sick. If you have any ideas on exercises that are helpful please let me know. I have started the diet that Dr. CartRight suggested and it has helped me so far. I love Red Meat but I will survive as long as I get stronger. Thank you so much for your Web.

Sincerly
Debbie
ann wilson said

am January 28 2010 @ 3:24 pm

how do i stop the shaking in my legs and spasam’s in my legs also. I dont walk anymore in wheelchair. My hands go numb as well and spasam. My only medication is Gabapentine 4 x daily and cetilopram once a day 20gm. I eat a normal diet with a lot of salads, onions, i do take a lot of salt and pepper with my foods more pepper than salt. i enjoy a drink of whisky in the eve with a can of beer after 10pm. I have had ms for 21 years i am 63 at moment.
Judith Norris said

am January 28 2010 @ 3:26 pm

Whoa! Sorry it broke when it did, it was very interesting! Dr Cartwright is very knowledgeable!

My balance issues, which have become evident in 2000 after a full teaching career of forty years,have caused some major mood swings (depression). Dr.
Cartwright told us of a few alternative methods to use. Thank you!
Patricia (Nova Scotia, Canada) said

am January 28 2010 @ 3:33 pm

I would start by saying Thank you so much.
I ordered Sue Ellen’s book but I didn’t receive it yet.
I think I speak for everyone on asking you,,,,Could you guys send us a Food programm on what we should eat for 2 weeks as a example, so that would give us a good start. I mean what to eat for breakfast, lunch, suuper for 2 weeks as an example. Please, with this disease, sometime we get so tired that it is hard to think.
Again I think I am speaking for almost everyone, I am doing the research but it is not easy, I am still working 3 days a week with the canadian armed forces and on my days off, I don’t have the energy to search for answers.

It would really help everyone to get a two week menu as a example.
I thank you for understanding and your support!!!!!!
Cheryl Roberts said

am January 28 2010 @ 3:36 pm

Great information thanks very much
maria said

am January 28 2010 @ 3:52 pm

Hi, I have pain from my cosix running down my left side leg all along the leg, what can i do to releive the pain a sharp burning and a knife like pain tks maria
William A Stevens said

am January 28 2010 @ 4:01 pm

I have had MS for 15 years. I have used different medicine with no good results. I’m in a wheelchair and cannot use my right side, thank you.
Bill
Mardee from New Orleans said

am January 28 2010 @ 4:26 pm

Hi Doc,

I tried to buy from Catalace from Vita Cost, they did carry it but its out of stock….I noticed it says Glisodin is that Catalce??? If yes will this work for us…………I have had optic neuritis over 2 months, desperate for something to work on that…….

its called Endothelial defense with Glisodin (catalace)

Thanks for everything………….I’m beleiving!
shion goodman said

am January 28 2010 @ 4:40 pm

i have ms am 37 i want to know can that stop me from getting pregnant cause i been trying but nothing is happening an d how cani get rid of the spasm or slow it down
Rick Best said

am January 28 2010 @ 4:47 pm

I have had several back and neck injuries as well as electrical shocks, Im also exposed to various chemicals in my occupation as a painter. Have also been diagnosed with spinal stenosis. Is it possible that Ive been misdiagnosed, even though the MRI/lumbar puncture were positive for MS? Have tried Avonex (1yr.),Copaxone(6mo.) No medication for 5mo. and am feeling much better after only taking some of the vitamins wich were discussed in your webinar, wich I might add, was the most insightful, heartfelt councils Ive been a part of to date,Even the sound and tone of all your voices seem to have had medicinal affect. Thank you all for being here.
bruce arseneault said

am January 28 2010 @ 4:50 pm

I am on avonex now for 1 year , following 3 years of numb legs , then double vision, I now have my vision back & work 7 days a week , in and out of a car doing delivery for flowers , I am a minister & preach sermons 3 times week , before the ms hit me I rode a unicycle & entertained kids with tricks & songs my wife supplied the music.
MS has been rough on my nerves & by times I feel like slow & tired , I am a personel pusher but my pushing skills are dying , my diet is none I tale some vitamins fish oil , shacklee alflfa, lecitin, vit d , 1/2 energy pill , 1/2 stomach pill both of the latter perscribed by my dr.
I have had several weeks of acupuncture & massage theraphy , ..
All of this is a struggle , when I was active I took my good health for granted not that I do not have it like I used to it is depressing.
I will be 61 in april and I’m going to cuba in mar 2010 I will seek political asylum asking they use me for a white lab rat & give me the zamboni treatment , if the drugs & doctors would ever sacrifice their high wages & really start to treat real people with truth rather that drugs on drugs who knows the world could be a better place , in this life we all have our struggles but I will now preach & hope to prepare as many folk as I can to beleave that in Heaven there will be no more dr & drugs
I am not against drs or drugs they have helped me but in my present state of mind thanks to ms I do struggle , If I quit avonex I am told that I will get worse quicker ? is that true ? I am tired & need to go get some sleep ….bye bruce
Mary said

am January 28 2010 @ 4:57 pm

I agree with Patricia from Canada about the meal plan. I had a appendectomy on Januray 5 of this year. It has set me way back. Is there something I can do to get energy faster? Also headaches! I don’t hear you talk about those much. I do have lots of bad headaches. What causes these and what gets rid of them? I am going to start in Feb your 3 month agenda for vitamins. I have been on lots of vitamins that you suggested in the beginning and do think that they helped me. I want to start on the diet plan also. Your information is so great and if all this could make me feel better it would be great!
THANK YOU!
Robert said

am January 28 2010 @ 5:03 pm

I’ve had MS for about 13 years. Diet is so important and over the past few months I’ve been on a 100% raw organic food diet. This includes spinach, tomatoes, brocoli and avacados and also raw organic beef. Jucing spinach and celery and adding a superfood such as barley grass. 2 litres of water daily and vitamins include Krill oil, Vit D3, magnesium, alpha lipoic acid and glutathione. My new addition is tumeric which helps slow down progression. Plenty of sleep, exercise and meditation twice a day. Using these methods everyday has increased my energy and also my balance is improving. You have to stay positive even when things are not going well and believe in you heart you will get better.
Susan Paskert said

am January 28 2010 @ 5:16 pm

I was diagnosed in 1985. I’m now 53. My problem is weakness in my legs, I’m in a wheelchair, my balance has been shot for years and I have a supra pubic catheter. Any hope for a resolution to any of these problems?
JEANNE DASILVA said

am January 28 2010 @ 5:20 pm

I HAVE INTENSE PAIN IN MY FEET DURNING THE DAY I WORK IN A WAREHOUSE AND DO LOTS OF WALKING I HAVE RELAPSREMITTING FOR 15 YRS LOTS OF NUMBNESS AND TINGLING IN HANDS AND LEGS AT NIGHT I GET WOKEN UP WITH VERY INTENSE ITCHING IN MY FEET WHAT CAN I DO FOR THIS AND IS THIS A MS SYMPTOM
George Avila said

am January 28 2010 @ 5:33 pm

Need more info on LDN. Did try for seveal months but went back on Tysabri due to perceived continued disability. Want to go back on but need more info. Tysabri did relieve spacity of left leg and arm pretty well. 42 year old Male in Los Angeles., diagnosed ‘99. have probably had MS for 25+ years.

Correction – LDN did relieve spacity of left leg and arm pretty well and not Tysabri.
Susan Russo said

am January 28 2010 @ 5:55 pm

Hi,Everyone,
I have to tell you that when we can get the emotional side of this
disease under control,everything will get better. Keep toxic,negative
people out of your circle of friends. I was diagnosed in 1997. I was
doing fine and was diagnosed with”benign” MS. I had some numbness,
heaviness in my legs etc. For those of you old enough to remember,(I was
on a vacation in Aruba(90 degrees),I began walking like Herman Munster.
I walked with stiff legs and side to side motion.I thought I had a
brain tumor! That was 1995. In 1997, the diagnosis was made. After
taking Avonex, I was DEPRESSED, anxious,nauseous,had terrible headaches,
and felt like I was under water and removed from conversation most of
the time. I lost 20 lbs.from not eating.My liver enzymes were dangerously
high. I tried LDN, too. I’m now on Tysabri. Dr.Cartwright’s 6 wk.webinar
was amazing! If he does one again, I highly recommend that you take it.
Scott and Dr.Cartwright are very innformative and generous with follow-up
contact.
LaVonne McLaughlin said

am January 28 2010 @ 6:27 pm

bladder, bladder and bladder, pain, spasticity , balance, drop foot. take yor pick
anitarpiccola said

am January 28 2010 @ 7:12 pm

I found a blog on the computer about LDN-ALA need to do more
reasearch. God Bless.
Virginia Iversen said

am January 28 2010 @ 8:11 pm

The day of the first Webinar, my husband told me he wanted a divorce. My balance has deteriorated so I can’t walk without a walker. He said he needs someone who can dance and he doesn’t want to spend the rest of his life leading me around. Talk about stress|| I have had it. My husband moved out of the house December 2 and I have been putting all my energy into learning to cope with getting out of bed, dealing with incontinence, trying to maintain balance so I don’t tip my walker over, etc. I am 82 years old so it isn’t prime time for adjusting to a new life style. I would especially like a print-out, e-mail or something so I could have a hard copy with a list of the vitamins, supplements and diet that I could follow. Anything of this nature would be invaluable to me. I received a lot of help from the first webinar, but couldn’t write fast enough to get it all down. The second webinar I missed and with the divorce looming over my head I couldn’t afford the class. I do have Sue Ellen’s book which has been helpful to me. Thank you for hope that I can get better.
Marjorie Rosenfeld said

am January 28 2010 @ 9:19 pm

Re Dr. Zamboni’s treatment, I’m wondering where the veins that control blood flow to and from the brain are located and what the method for getting rid of the constrictions is. In other words, how are the veins inflated to remove the constrictions?
martha zelazny said

am January 28 2010 @ 10:25 pm

hi, im a 23 yr old plumber by trade who can’t do what i love doing because of what this illness does with balance and fatigue. i have a beautiful partner that does everything to try and help. if you could give me any suggestions as to how i can help myself that would be muchly appreciated. i just want to run and keep fit again. PLEASE HELP!

thanks for all your guidance so far

martha
Karen Williamson said

am January 29 2010 @ 1:44 am

Firstly – thank you for the generous way in which you are giving your time to help us.

I have had MS since I was 22 (now 54) and had many years of very good health but I now have SPMS with main problems being severe numbness from the waist down, poor balance and bladder problems. Would love some advice on these problems.

Have been following the Swank diet for about 1 year – noticed no change. Have recently (3 months)been following the dietary advice of Dr. Terry Wahls who is a professor of medicine at Iowa State University. She used electromuscular stimulation and a diet of 3 cups of cruciferous veg. 3 cups of brightly colored fruits and 3 cups of fruit/veg of choice. As yet haven’t done ESTIM but exercising as much as poss. No change yet but haven’t got worse either.

Thanks again – Karen
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Beth Smith said

am January 29 2010 @ 11:47 am

My neurologist was aghast last year when I told him I quit the injections. As a medical professional, I cannot promote the daily/weekly self-injections as “treatment.” These drugs have an efficiency rate of 30%, i.e. not much better than placebo. I see an acupuncturist/chiropractor regularly, and that has helped me. The chiropractic treatment done is “ABC”–advanced biostructural correction, which has the theory that alot of problems are caused by spinal cord tension. Don’t know that it specifically helps MS, but it sure helps with hunchback posture and pain related to spinal problems. Looking forward to truly alternative treatments for MS. Traditional western medicine treatment sucks!
Susan Leach said

am January 29 2010 @ 1:24 pm

Thank you very much. Very informative and I agree with all you have said. Keep up the good work.
Deyla arevalo said

am January 29 2010 @ 1:41 pm

I have tried injection interferon beta 1b copaxon and they made my symptoms worse anything u recommend I’m 27 yrs old have right leg weakness and was diagnossed 2yrs ago.I feel that the injections worsen my symptoms
adrian said

am January 29 2010 @ 3:06 pm

here in Wales, treatment for MS is very poor. Any new drug is generally not available ,AS N.I.C.E.(national institute of clinical excellence, the body which approves or dissaproves of any new drug) generally does not allow patients access to these new drugs that may have been approved in Canada and the U.S.A. usually due to the cost. We have a health service which we are really grateful for but sadly does very little for MS patients. Just fond this web page, could this be an answer to prayer,help for us at last.will try to find out more about this web pare info. thankyou
Vera Vankeulen said

am January 29 2010 @ 4:26 pm

First of all, God bless each and every one of you for freely giving of your time and expertise into the world of M.S. I am a 57 yr.old baby boomer who was very active before M.S. became my closest friend.
My career was in the medical underwriting field in the insurance industry. Life was wonderful until I had a bout of double vision while reviewing a potential clients’ medical report.My employer no longer applauded my work when I was subsequently diagnosed with M.S. However I digress.

I need answers about the possibility of conflicts between medications, supplements, and possibly vitamins. I do not have any known problems with my smorgisborg of these combinations, however I cannot get a reply from either my family Doctor, neurologist, naturopathic Doctor or pharmacist.
I take seven vitamins, five medications from the family doctor and psychiatrist,one from the dermatologist, and five supplements from the naturopathic doctor. Sometimes I feel like a walking pharmacy! Before my diagnosis the only pill that I would ever ingest was an aspirin.
I am also having a hard time deciding which supplement would be the best for me to take to fight serious fatigue and bladder incontinence.
I have relapsing/remitting M.S., and have been fortunate that over the past 23 years since my diagnosis I am still mobile with only a few exacerbations. I think my biggest obstacle is overcoming the ongoing denial that I am no longer the Type A personality with the Type A physical abilities that once ran my life.
Sorry for the book, and pity party! I really am trying to stay positive and hopeful.
Susannah said

am January 30 2010 @ 10:30 am

Thanks so much. I am so grateful for the help for us all from Sue Ellen and Dr Cartwright and his son. They repeat things again and again which gives me strength and helps me to keep their advice and information in my head when things feel less positive. Have found lots of gluten free foods today – shopping takes longer at the moment but I’ll get used to it, and it is worth it I know. Been following diet for a week and do feel better. Was a healthy diet anyway but I did not know what to leave in or take out. Now I know. Very empowering.
Liezl Lötter said

am January 30 2010 @ 1:38 pm

Thank you so much for all your time.
I’ve got so many family and friend praying for me and they keep telling me I will get better, but I was sceptic – NOW I BELIEVE IT IS POSSIBLE!!
With my neuro’s help, the free educational knowledge you share with us, Sue Ellen’s detox info and Noël Batten’s believe (enjoying the simple things God us every day and his inspirational quotes that keep me going) -IT IS POSSIBLE!
I always thought stress was playing a big roll im my ms and your detailed explanation confirmed it.
THANK YOU so much for everything you shared with us.
Don’t know how I could ever thank you enough!
I play you video’s over and over – it gives me HOPE.
God bless you all.
Susannah said

am February 1 2010 @ 5:42 am

I have been sticking to the diet that Dr Cartwright told us about, and a week on I have a lot more energy. Even my boys are noticing how different it is!
If you’re not sure give it a go. Food shop more tricky, but VERY worth doing.
Cathy Lorenzo said

am February 1 2010 @ 8:17 pm

Things that help/work for me. LDN has been wonderful. Good chiropractic care. Preferrably one that offers a Pro Adjuster.
Wilma said

am February 1 2010 @ 10:19 pm

What is the Swant diet? I have read all this and can’t see it.
The Bible says we can heal ourselves….. I used Dr. Leo Gagnon, a hypnotist… fixed my drop foot, helped my balance 80 percent, HE IS AMAAZING! Is pricey but ask your doctor, write it off as medical..get a prescription…. check your insurance…he can do it over the phone. Go to besthypno.com. It costs nothing to check the site… Do yourself a favor. Tell him what you want fixed in your life! CHECK IT OUT!
PLEASE just check it out! YOU will be glad you did, along with this diet, making sure to add jello. (fixed my leg pain) and supplements, he will help tremendously. For bladder control, I have found that Ditropan XL,comes in 5 & 10 mg. tab), along with Nitrofurantoin Mono 100mg cap for the urgency which is usually caused by a urinary tract infection. Your doctor will know, ASK him! My e is wilma200010@yahoo.com let me know if any of this has worked for you. I was diagnosed with MS in 2000, and all I ever wanted was to feel normal again. This is 2010 and I have a couple other things that work for me too but start here…
Brunhilde Rundell said

am February 3 2010 @ 7:19 am

Hallo,
re LDN (low dose naltrexone) whoever wants info on this go to http://www.msrc.co.uk IT IS FREE!!!!! I could download material with all relevant information about LDN. This medication is not licensed in Britain, too cheap a substance for drug producer to do medical tests, but for me it was possible to get it on private prescription. I had a slight relapse after two months, however, the info material did point out that it could get worse before it gets better. I have found the right dose for me now. The doctor is monitoring my immune status and I will know by next Christmas if the LDN has really helped. From other sources I have heard that ms patients on LDN are happy about it. It is worth getting it and follow diet advice from Sue Ellen.
Fiona Wilks said

am February 5 2010 @ 10:03 am

Hi Doctor Cartwright
I am now trying to follow dairy free and gluten free diet, am taking Sanatogen High Energy protein drink which contains calcium. Did you say calcium is detrimental for MS sufferers. If so which supplements would replace the calcium. I want to protect my bones. I am interested in the Italian surgeons findings in respect of the veins in the neck. Without surgery, is there an alternative way of improving the blood flow in the veins. I understand the myelin sheath becomes damaged in MS suuferers and I have been told that vit. B12 supports the myelin. Do you agree – or do
you suggest another supplement. Have you an opinion on fasting to help dispel the toxins in the body ? Many thanks – I am waitng to receive Sue Ellen,s book before I try anyhing else. Thanks for your understanding and enjoying webair discussions. Fiona, England
Utah Chiropractic said

am February 15 2010 @ 1:15 pm

Ah, This is great! Clarifies
some contradictions I’ve read
Sean o donnell said

am March 6 2010 @ 5:08 am

This special diet everyone is talking about – where can i enquire about this. PLease???
Jo said

am March 8 2010 @ 6:42 am

Hi
I am English. I am 37, My ms of 11 years kept me in hospitel for 1 year. I am now fairly wobbly.
This special diet everyone is talking about – where can I geenquire about this. PLease??? I need to know the answers to th questions asked so far.

I have to rest now but, if I can get to the answers to the questions asked so far I would be forever grateful. fingers crossed
Lucille said

am April 13 2010 @ 2:01 pm

How do we hear about the rest. I was interested in the blurred
vision of the segement
Lucille
Marian Keller said

am May 8 2010 @ 8:04 am

Dr. Cartwright mentioned cutting out milk, cheese and yogurt – could a person drink soy or rice milk or have goat cheese and goat yogurt?
Larry Crawford said

am June 15 2010 @ 9:14 am

Is ED a symptom of MS?
Julie Long said

am June 23 2010 @ 7:49 am

After doing extensive research and, better yet, through familial health experiences, I am confident that the mystery cause of multiple diseazses are environmental/household fungi absorbed through unhealthy habits such as thumb sucking, nail biting, and cuticle chewing.. We need to realize that these nervous habits are the mystery cause of Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and arthritis.
I, personally, think that a proper intestinal cleaning via Questran/Cholestyramine is the cure to so many diseases. I presented my ideas and evidence to my doctor whereas she clsimed that Cholestyramine/Questran would be toxic to my liver. Then why does this prescription exist if it is deadly? Does she have a fear of its effectiveness?
Sanrda said

am June 27 2010 @ 3:54 am

Hi my name is Sandra from Canada
I’ve had a relapse 7 weeks was on steroids and now I’m on copaxones for 3 weeks.Now i have been having double vision. I JUST HAD A RELAPESWFAT IS GOING ON WITH ME.