Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Important information for MS sufferers from an MS sufferer
I have suffered for over 12 years with MS and recently needed to retire. I am currently on Tysabri to control the progression of my MS. I’m diagnosed with Primary Progressive now and was slowly giving up my life to MS. Recently my doctor prescribed a drug called 4-Aminopyridine (4-AP for short). This drug has given me a great deal of my life back.
I suffered with a great deal of leg spasticity, balance problems and weakness. I was also always fatigued and was extremely sensitive to heat. I was a shut in and moody all the time. Now the good news, 4-AP started working after only 3-4 dosages. It was a miracle in my opinion.
It works by improving the signals to the muscles and also reduced my fatigue and heat sensitivity. My balance improved greatly and I started being able to easily move again. 4-AP is not new but getting some attention now because a sustained release version is being tested and released shortly under the name Fampridine by a large pharmaceutical company. For any MS sufferer there is no need to wait because it is immediately available with a doctors' prescription in the 4-AP immediate release form.
There is good science behind how this drug works and it has been used for years on MS patients as well as patients with spinal cord injuries. It helps to reconnect the nerves' communication and greatly improves their nerve sensitivity and conductivity. This drug has been used for over 20 years. I have recommended it to every MS friend I know and 100% of the ones who have tried it had major improvement with it and now swear by it.
I have also been able to stop taking Baclofen and my spasticity and walking speed measured by my physical therapist has improved 25%. Stopping Baclofen has also helped my fatigue and tired symptoms caused as a side effect of it. Neurological tests done by my neurologist have also improved greatly. Many MS sufferers take so much Baclofen they need to take Provigil to help them stay awake. Once you're on 4-AP you may not need or can reduce these types of drugs.
I started taking a second drug called LDN (Low Dose Naltrexone) recently and have improved even more. This drug took about 9 days to start seeing an improvement. I can now do things I have not been able to do for years.
These drugs are not cures. These medications will simply and effectively improve your symptoms and improve your quality of life. MS is something you and I live with every day. I’m happy to convey my experience to anyone interested. These 2 drugs are easy to swallow pills and are both relatively cheap (about $1 per day each).
Please take control of your life and your symptoms and get your doctor to prescribe at least 4-AP as soon as you can. You should know within 3-4 dosages if it is working for you and as you slowly increase the dosage as prescribed you will also be telling all your MS friends to take this drug as soon as possible. You may need to persuade your doctors to prescribe them because there are no large pharmaceutical companies behind them. Some doctors will ask you to wait for Fampridine. This is easy for a doctor who does not live with MS to ask, but relief is available immediately so there's no need to wait.
Here is how I measure my improvements and quality of life on these drugs. I’m now 54 and compared to last summer my bad days now are what used to be my good days a year ago. My good days now are so good and full of activity that I am constantly on the go and they far outnumber my bad days. I can now tolerate the sun on a hot day. I work out 2 times a week with no pain. What used to be impossible is now easier and I can do it now. What was hard to do is now easy. My physical envelope has doubled or tripled in size. I find the more I can do the better mental attitude I get from it. I’m now really building core muscle and strength.
Do I still have MS? Yes, but now if you ask my family they will tell you Dad's doing great and we have Dad back. He wants to participate now with the family. I travel now and I want to get out of the house. It has really helped my marriage. These drugs are unfortunately unpatentable and therefore large pharmaceutical companies have no interest in them as well as most doctors know little about them. I find this almost criminal that a drug like this is not used more and more widely known about. This means information must be spread by us, the MS sufferers, until the MS society or government no longer can ignore this type of drug.
I urge you to get better fast and start enjoying your life more. For more information search them on the web (LDN) (4AP) and read lots of positive information that other MS patients are saying worldwide. If you wish more communication or have more questions you can contact me through the good people at Pacific Compounds Pharmacy.
It is now up to you to get back your life.
R.M. - Hillsboro
I suffered with a great deal of leg spasticity, balance problems and weakness. I was also always fatigued and was extremely sensitive to heat. I was a shut in and moody all the time. Now the good news, 4-AP started working after only 3-4 dosages. It was a miracle in my opinion.
It works by improving the signals to the muscles and also reduced my fatigue and heat sensitivity. My balance improved greatly and I started being able to easily move again. 4-AP is not new but getting some attention now because a sustained release version is being tested and released shortly under the name Fampridine by a large pharmaceutical company. For any MS sufferer there is no need to wait because it is immediately available with a doctors' prescription in the 4-AP immediate release form.
There is good science behind how this drug works and it has been used for years on MS patients as well as patients with spinal cord injuries. It helps to reconnect the nerves' communication and greatly improves their nerve sensitivity and conductivity. This drug has been used for over 20 years. I have recommended it to every MS friend I know and 100% of the ones who have tried it had major improvement with it and now swear by it.
I have also been able to stop taking Baclofen and my spasticity and walking speed measured by my physical therapist has improved 25%. Stopping Baclofen has also helped my fatigue and tired symptoms caused as a side effect of it. Neurological tests done by my neurologist have also improved greatly. Many MS sufferers take so much Baclofen they need to take Provigil to help them stay awake. Once you're on 4-AP you may not need or can reduce these types of drugs.
I started taking a second drug called LDN (Low Dose Naltrexone) recently and have improved even more. This drug took about 9 days to start seeing an improvement. I can now do things I have not been able to do for years.
These drugs are not cures. These medications will simply and effectively improve your symptoms and improve your quality of life. MS is something you and I live with every day. I’m happy to convey my experience to anyone interested. These 2 drugs are easy to swallow pills and are both relatively cheap (about $1 per day each).
Please take control of your life and your symptoms and get your doctor to prescribe at least 4-AP as soon as you can. You should know within 3-4 dosages if it is working for you and as you slowly increase the dosage as prescribed you will also be telling all your MS friends to take this drug as soon as possible. You may need to persuade your doctors to prescribe them because there are no large pharmaceutical companies behind them. Some doctors will ask you to wait for Fampridine. This is easy for a doctor who does not live with MS to ask, but relief is available immediately so there's no need to wait.
Here is how I measure my improvements and quality of life on these drugs. I’m now 54 and compared to last summer my bad days now are what used to be my good days a year ago. My good days now are so good and full of activity that I am constantly on the go and they far outnumber my bad days. I can now tolerate the sun on a hot day. I work out 2 times a week with no pain. What used to be impossible is now easier and I can do it now. What was hard to do is now easy. My physical envelope has doubled or tripled in size. I find the more I can do the better mental attitude I get from it. I’m now really building core muscle and strength.
Do I still have MS? Yes, but now if you ask my family they will tell you Dad's doing great and we have Dad back. He wants to participate now with the family. I travel now and I want to get out of the house. It has really helped my marriage. These drugs are unfortunately unpatentable and therefore large pharmaceutical companies have no interest in them as well as most doctors know little about them. I find this almost criminal that a drug like this is not used more and more widely known about. This means information must be spread by us, the MS sufferers, until the MS society or government no longer can ignore this type of drug.
I urge you to get better fast and start enjoying your life more. For more information search them on the web (LDN) (4AP) and read lots of positive information that other MS patients are saying worldwide. If you wish more communication or have more questions you can contact me through the good people at Pacific Compounds Pharmacy.
It is now up to you to get back your life.
R.M. - Hillsboro
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Fibromyalgia - Seven Steps Out Of Pain
This seminar on Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain will be presented by Dr. Arcoma Gonzalez on Wednesday, September 16th at 7pm at Pacific Compounds Pharmacy. She will give us an hour of information and then will stay to answer any questions you may have. Please come join us and learn how to get rid of the pain!
Do you suffer from chronic pain in many places all over your body? If you have pain, fatigue, fibrofog, restlessness, poor sleep, hypersensitivities to smells, allergies, and weight concerns, then this one hour presentation will answer a lot of questions about how and why these symptoms occur. There are many theories as to the causes of fibromyalgia, but anyone who suffers with these symptoms has an entirely different view of the disease than the researchers. Dr. Gonzalez Lambert will shed some light on the body systems affected, the ways to treat this ever changing condition, and useful tips on how to keep your insurance coverage. This one hour presentation is practical, entertaining, and informative so that you can get back to living your life.
Cost is $10.00 per seat if reserved ahead, or $15.00 at the door. You can call and make reservations at
503-640-3080. We look forward to seeing you there!
Do you suffer from chronic pain in many places all over your body? If you have pain, fatigue, fibrofog, restlessness, poor sleep, hypersensitivities to smells, allergies, and weight concerns, then this one hour presentation will answer a lot of questions about how and why these symptoms occur. There are many theories as to the causes of fibromyalgia, but anyone who suffers with these symptoms has an entirely different view of the disease than the researchers. Dr. Gonzalez Lambert will shed some light on the body systems affected, the ways to treat this ever changing condition, and useful tips on how to keep your insurance coverage. This one hour presentation is practical, entertaining, and informative so that you can get back to living your life.
Cost is $10.00 per seat if reserved ahead, or $15.00 at the door. You can call and make reservations at
503-640-3080. We look forward to seeing you there!
Monday, June 8, 2009
New Therapy for Auto-Immune Diseases
Dr. Jan Seibert will be the guest speaker here at Pacific Compounds Pharmacy on Wednesday, Aug. 19th at 7:00 pm and she will share with us the promise of Low Dose Naltrexone therapy for atuo-immune diseases. So, if you or a loved one have:
Allergies
Alzhiemer's
Autism
Behcet's disease
Cancer (various types)
Chronic Fatigue
Colitis
COPD
CREST syndrome
Crohn's Disease
Eczema
Emphysema
Endometriosis
Fibromyalgia
Hepatitis
Herpes
HIV Infection
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Lou Gehrig's Disease
Lupus
Lyme Disease
Multiple Sclerosis
Neuropathy (including Chemo induced neuropathy)
Parkinson's Disease
Polycystic Ovaries
Premenstrual Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Thyroid Auto-immune Disease
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Pemphigoid
Primary lateral sclerosis
Psoriasis
Sarcoidosis
Scleroderma
Transverse myelitis or any other auto-immune disease you'll want to attend this seminar and see what all these diseases have in common! And you'll want to learn about the promise of Low Dose Naltrexone therapy.
Cost to attend the seminar is $10.00 per person or $15.00 per couple and reservations (which are required) can be made by calling:
503-640-3080
Allergies
Alzhiemer's
Autism
Behcet's disease
Cancer (various types)
Chronic Fatigue
Colitis
COPD
CREST syndrome
Crohn's Disease
Eczema
Emphysema
Endometriosis
Fibromyalgia
Hepatitis
Herpes
HIV Infection
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Lou Gehrig's Disease
Lupus
Lyme Disease
Multiple Sclerosis
Neuropathy (including Chemo induced neuropathy)
Parkinson's Disease
Polycystic Ovaries
Premenstrual Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Thyroid Auto-immune Disease
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Pemphigoid
Primary lateral sclerosis
Psoriasis
Sarcoidosis
Scleroderma
Transverse myelitis or any other auto-immune disease you'll want to attend this seminar and see what all these diseases have in common! And you'll want to learn about the promise of Low Dose Naltrexone therapy.
Cost to attend the seminar is $10.00 per person or $15.00 per couple and reservations (which are required) can be made by calling:
503-640-3080
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Come Hear About The Natural Hormone Replacement Used By Suzanne Somers
This seminar for the public will be held on Wednesday, June 17th at 7:00pm and the cost is $15.00/seat.
The guest speakers will be Dr. Rebecca Provorse and Dr. Anne Hill.
Seminar location: Pacific Compounds Pharmacy
327 SE 3rd Avenue
Hillsboro, OR
Dr. Provorse and Dr. Hill will present the Wiley Protocol, an approach to hormone replacement that mimics the body's natural cycle, and the same natural hormone replacement used by Suzanne Somers. Unlike replacement regimens which deliver the same dose of hormones each day (birth control pills, most topical creams, most thyroid prescriptions), this "biomimetic" system attempts to replicate the beautifully complex process of the endocrine system. By varying the amount of hormones over the course of a lunar/monthly cycle, one can more accurately restore hormones to their natural, wave-like rhythms. This seminar will address hormone replacement for both women AND men.
One lucky seminar attendee will win a free copy of T.S. Wiley's "Sex, Lies and Menopause."
To reserve a seat for this seminar, please call
503-640-3080.
Dr. Rebecca Provorse is a naturopathic physician in private practice in Portland, Oregon. Her practice focus is on women's health, endocrinology, digestive health, and mental health. She is a graduate of the National College of Natural Medicine and has been in practice for 5 years.
Dr. Provorse believes in patient education and empowerment. She works closely with her patients as a primary care provider or healthcare ally to ensure they have what they need to make informed choices about their health. In addition to hormone replacement, she utilizes nutrition, botanical medicine, acupuncture, and hydrotherapy as treatment modalities in her practice.
Dr. Rebecca Provorse
Glow. Healthcare for Women
1435 NW 23rd Ave, Ste 102
Portland, OR 97210
(503)222-1865
You can find more information about Dr. Provorse and her practice by visiting her website: http://www.glowhealthcare.com/
Dr. Anne Hill
Rising Tide Medicine
(503)313-3605
You can see more about Dr. Hill and her practice at her website:
http://www.risingtidemedicine.com/
The guest speakers will be Dr. Rebecca Provorse and Dr. Anne Hill.
Seminar location: Pacific Compounds Pharmacy
327 SE 3rd Avenue
Hillsboro, OR
Dr. Provorse and Dr. Hill will present the Wiley Protocol, an approach to hormone replacement that mimics the body's natural cycle, and the same natural hormone replacement used by Suzanne Somers. Unlike replacement regimens which deliver the same dose of hormones each day (birth control pills, most topical creams, most thyroid prescriptions), this "biomimetic" system attempts to replicate the beautifully complex process of the endocrine system. By varying the amount of hormones over the course of a lunar/monthly cycle, one can more accurately restore hormones to their natural, wave-like rhythms. This seminar will address hormone replacement for both women AND men.
One lucky seminar attendee will win a free copy of T.S. Wiley's "Sex, Lies and Menopause."
To reserve a seat for this seminar, please call
503-640-3080.
Dr. Rebecca Provorse is a naturopathic physician in private practice in Portland, Oregon. Her practice focus is on women's health, endocrinology, digestive health, and mental health. She is a graduate of the National College of Natural Medicine and has been in practice for 5 years.
Dr. Provorse believes in patient education and empowerment. She works closely with her patients as a primary care provider or healthcare ally to ensure they have what they need to make informed choices about their health. In addition to hormone replacement, she utilizes nutrition, botanical medicine, acupuncture, and hydrotherapy as treatment modalities in her practice.
Dr. Rebecca Provorse
Glow. Healthcare for Women
1435 NW 23rd Ave, Ste 102
Portland, OR 97210
(503)222-1865
You can find more information about Dr. Provorse and her practice by visiting her website: http://www.glowhealthcare.com/
Dr. Anne Hill
Rising Tide Medicine
(503)313-3605
You can see more about Dr. Hill and her practice at her website:
http://www.risingtidemedicine.com/
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
The King of Your Body - The Thyroid Gland
Throid Seminar
hosted by Pacific Compounds Pharmacy and presented by Dr. Arcoma Gonzalez
Do you suffer with any of the following symptoms?
Fatigue
Low Libido
Weight Gain
Foggy Thinking
Depression
Sleep Difficulties
Aches and Pains
Infertility
Anxiety
Dry Skin
Headaches
Heart Palpitations
Constipation
Cold Hands and Feet
Thinning Hair
Brittle Nails
Feeling Cold All The Time
Elevated Cholesterol
Menstrual Irregularities
Inability To Lose Weight
If so, it could be your thyroid.
In a one hour presentation, Dr. Gonzalez Lambert will focus upon the nature of the thyroid gland and how its physiology affects every cell in the body. Many physicians miss the often confusing array of symptoms throughout the body, such as with weight gain, dry skin, hair loss or breakage, constipation, lethargy, mental fog, and low libido because of so-called "normal" blood levels of TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone). The hidden cause of these confusing symptoms only reveals itself with a closer look at the hormones of the thyroid itself, T3 and T4, and what even suboptimal thyroid levels mean. Explore with Dr. Gonzalez Lambert the various effects thyroid dysfunction. Dr. Gonzalez Lambert will give you the treatment answers that you crave and put you on the path to quenching your hunger.
This presentation will be held at Pacific Compounds Pharmacy on April 15th at 7:00pm. The price is $15.00/seat and reservations are required. To reserve your seat, please call the pharmacy at 503-640-3080.
We look forward to seeing you there!
hosted by Pacific Compounds Pharmacy and presented by Dr. Arcoma GonzalezDo you suffer with any of the following symptoms?
Fatigue
Low Libido
Weight Gain
Foggy Thinking
Depression
Sleep Difficulties
Aches and Pains
Infertility
Anxiety
Dry Skin
Headaches
Heart Palpitations
Constipation
Cold Hands and Feet
Thinning Hair
Brittle Nails
Feeling Cold All The Time
Elevated Cholesterol
Menstrual Irregularities
Inability To Lose Weight
If so, it could be your thyroid.
In a one hour presentation, Dr. Gonzalez Lambert will focus upon the nature of the thyroid gland and how its physiology affects every cell in the body. Many physicians miss the often confusing array of symptoms throughout the body, such as with weight gain, dry skin, hair loss or breakage, constipation, lethargy, mental fog, and low libido because of so-called "normal" blood levels of TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone). The hidden cause of these confusing symptoms only reveals itself with a closer look at the hormones of the thyroid itself, T3 and T4, and what even suboptimal thyroid levels mean. Explore with Dr. Gonzalez Lambert the various effects thyroid dysfunction. Dr. Gonzalez Lambert will give you the treatment answers that you crave and put you on the path to quenching your hunger.
This presentation will be held at Pacific Compounds Pharmacy on April 15th at 7:00pm. The price is $15.00/seat and reservations are required. To reserve your seat, please call the pharmacy at 503-640-3080.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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