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by ddarcher
Thu Apr 17, 2003 10:31 pm
Forum: Success Stories
Topic: Working for me
Replies: 55
Views: 88077

OK

Good luck Bill!
by ddarcher
Thu Apr 17, 2003 11:47 am
Forum: Success Stories
Topic: Working for me
Replies: 55
Views: 88077

OK

Hi Bill Basically the regimen consisted of everything that had worked in some form for me in the past. For 6 weeks this included the following: 1) Pharmeceuticals- Levaquin for possible infection, singulair and either clariten or vistaril for possible allergic component, valium 5mg every other night...
by ddarcher
Mon Apr 07, 2003 1:10 am
Forum: Success Stories
Topic: Working for me
Replies: 55
Views: 88077

9 weeks

Nine weeks since starting regimen, 4 weeks off antibiotics. 98% improved. Main problem now is GI upset secondary to vitamins. Have cut dosages. Hope this doesn't cause a relapse, but I'll monitor very closely.
by ddarcher
Sun Mar 30, 2003 2:37 am
Forum: Success Stories
Topic: Working for me
Replies: 55
Views: 88077

8 weeks

97% improved. Looking for a complete remision. Cycled 45 miles in the last 4 days at near race pace! Feeling great but the vitamins are causing some GI upset. Considering training for another triathlon which I've done before but haven't dreamed of since the CP symptoms. Today marks 8 weeks since the...
by ddarcher
Fri Mar 28, 2003 2:42 am
Forum: Success Stories
Topic: Working for me
Replies: 55
Views: 88077

Seat

I use a racing saddle with a slit in the middle to help avoid perineal pressure. It does have a horn however, but so far so good.
by ddarcher
Thu Mar 27, 2003 12:51 am
Forum: Success Stories
Topic: Working for me
Replies: 55
Views: 88077

Bike

No problem today after bike ride yesterday! I can't believe it. Cycling in the past was always the biggest irritant. I feel myself getting stronger and healthier almost every day. 95%+ improved.
by ddarcher
Wed Mar 26, 2003 4:22 am
Forum: Success Stories
Topic: Working for me
Replies: 55
Views: 88077

Bike ride!!

Did a 10 mile bike ride today! :-D Used to be an avid cyclist before CP but had to give it up due to pain and fatigue. Decided to give it a try today and it felt great. No pain during but some increased pain about an hour after. Well worth it. Trying to get my life back to normal for me. We'll see h...
by ddarcher
Tue Mar 25, 2003 12:50 am
Forum: Success Stories
Topic: Working for me
Replies: 55
Views: 88077

Quercetin

Started Quercetin about 2 weeks ago. Took a while to get it.
by ddarcher
Mon Mar 24, 2003 1:05 pm
Forum: Success Stories
Topic: Working for me
Replies: 55
Views: 88077

F/U

Today makes 2.5 weeks post antibiotics and almost 7 weeks since I started my regimen. Energy up- 95%, pain decrease-95%, Overall 95% improved. I will compile a full list of what I did to get here. It has been wonderful! Again I'm sometimes scared to post, afraid I may jinx it.
by ddarcher
Sat Mar 22, 2003 4:25 am
Forum: Success Stories
Topic: Working for me
Replies: 55
Views: 88077

Dale I have had great success with neourontin for pain and anxiety with very little side effects. But the post from webmaster about pancreatic cancer scares me what do think the risk really is as an MD. I know you can not give medical opinion on board but a personal one Thanks Handyman. When indica...
by ddarcher
Fri Mar 21, 2003 1:53 pm
Forum: Success Stories
Topic: Working for me
Replies: 55
Views: 88077

F/U

Two weeks today post antibiotics! 90% improved. Stopped vistaril due to a fuzzy brain feeling. No apparent increase in symptoms except for allergies slightly worse. Feeling Good! Now as to anxiety: My question to you would be, as a psychiatrist, what is the treatment of choice for patients resistant...
by ddarcher
Tue Mar 18, 2003 5:00 am
Forum: Success Stories
Topic: Working for me
Replies: 55
Views: 88077

I'm back!

Day 10 post antibiotics. 90% improved, survived Acapulco and had a great time. Hepcat, I do have some thoughts on the anxiety issue and I'll address these tomorrow as I just got in and need some sleep. Supervising 17 yo's is exhausting!
by ddarcher
Wed Mar 12, 2003 12:13 pm
Forum: Success Stories
Topic: Working for me
Replies: 55
Views: 88077

Also

Forgot to add that I had increased shooting pain in the evening completely treated with hot bath, stretching and valium 5mg. I find low dose valium very effective with the muscular component of CP. Makes me drowsy so I only take occaisionally at night. Valium is the most effective muscle relaxer of ...
by ddarcher
Wed Mar 12, 2003 4:48 am
Forum: Success Stories
Topic: Working for me
Replies: 55
Views: 88077

Day 5

Day 5 post antibiotics. 80% improved. Some increased burning after urination today. Relieved with tylenol. Supervisng my son and friends spring break High school trip in Acapulco for the next 5 days, so this should be a real test for the CP! Probably won't have internet access so I'll report after I...
by ddarcher
Tue Mar 11, 2003 2:14 pm
Forum: Success Stories
Topic: Working for me
Replies: 55
Views: 88077

Thanks

Thanks Mark, ordered the book. Speaking as an MD, I recieved NO, NONE, NADA training on food allergies or intolerance in the late 70's when in Med school. Hopefully current Medical School training is more up to date.