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Rayna Lamb <[log in to unmask]>
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St. John's University Cerebral Palsy List
Date:
Mon, 11 Jun 2001 21:05:08 +0800
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So was I!! Ah, email, so easy to get confused! (like I need anymore
help in that respect.)

BTW did I say thank you for your help?? Yes, No?  Well in case I
didn't, thanks Carla for great info and suggestions as usual!  (Can I
email you during my next set of exams for help with those too? <grin>)


On Mon, Jun 11, 2001 at 09:44:21AM -0300, Carla MacInnis wrote:
    I was kidding! :)


    Rayna Lamb wrote:

    > Hi Carla,
    >
    > Actually, the neck pain has cleared up immensely, the physio has done
    > a lot of good and she has given me exercises to strengthen my back as
    > those muscles are very weak.  It is just the cold that causes pain at
    > the moment, spasticity and winter do not mix.  I've been taking Vit C
    > ever since you told me about it a couple of months ago (chewing on one
    > as I type).
    >
    > Rayna
    >
    > On Sun, Jun 10, 2001 at 04:50:44PM -0300, Carla MacInnis wrote:
    >     Hi Rayna,
    >
    >     Maybe you're due for another chiropractic adjustment, woman! :) I didn't realize you were still
    >     having neck problems. How much Vit C are you taking? With a stepped up dose of  1,000 units
    >     daily, divided into morning and even doses, you'll find reduction in inflammation. Daily
    >     recommened is 500mg daily. My dog gets 250mg daily for canine anger management, age-related
    >     canine arthritis, and to boost his immune system. Might not be be a bad idea for an Aussie winter
    >     bear! :)
    >
    >     Cheers!
    >
    >     Carla
    >
    >     Rayna Lamb wrote:
    >
    >     > Hi, Carla,
    >     >
    >     > I'm taking 400 mg a day.  It is hard to say about the fatigue because
    >     > I started having those problems with my neck after I began taking it,
    >     > so that of course caused more fatigue than usual.  Although I have
    >     > been sleeping better ie no more nightmares (I have had screaming
    >     > nightmares at least once a week. from the age of 7 to the beginning of
    >     > Feb this year).  I am having more fatigue at the moment, I have a
    >     > tendency to winter depression (WHAT a delicate little flower I am,
    >     > eh!) so that doesn't help with the fatigue, just want to hibernate,
    >     > and growl at anyone who disturbs me!
    >     >
    >     > Just had blood taken at the dr's the other day to check for thyroid
    >     > problems in case that is causing any extra fatigue.
    >     >
    >     > Rayna
    >     >
    >     > On Sun, Jun 10, 2001 at 03:16:15PM -0300, Carla MacInnis wrote:
    >     >     Hi Rayna,
    >     >
    >     >       Do you notice any change in the fatigue factor since taking the magnesium? How much are
    >     >     you taking?
    >     >
    >     >     Rayna Lamb wrote:
    >     >
    >     >     > Thanks Carla,
    >     >     >
    >     >     > I've been taking magnesiun since the beginning of the year, and I take
    >     >     > multivits.
    >     >     >
    >     >     > I think I'll pass on the pastel coloured underwear though, I never
    >     >     > liked being cool!!! (Specially not in this weather!)  So now you can
    >     >     > all have a mental picture of me in bright red long johns, ha ha!  D'ya
    >     >     > think I can get them in bright purple?
    >     >     >
    >     >     > On Sun, Jun 10, 2001 at 02:50:55PM -0300, Carla MacInnis wrote:
    >     >     >     Hi Rayna,
    >     >     >
    >     >     >       Niacin is the B3 vitamin. Although it's in my multi-vit, I take a bit extra for
    >     >     >     my heart - to improve circulation, etc. -
    >     >     >     http://www.upsher-smith.com/news/niacin_news.html
    >     >     >
    >     >     >       Here's another article - http://www.tnp.com/article.asp?ID=82
    >     >     >
    >     >     >       Magnesium, as well, given it reduces spasticity and also promotes sleep may also
    >     >     >     be of benefit in your colder weather, if you haven't already started taking it :)
    >     >     >
    >     >     >       Remember to choose those fashionable pastel colored underwear. Don't want you
    >     >     >     parading around like Uncle Jed of the Clampetts. Very uncool! :)
    >     >     >
    >     >     >     Cheers!
    >     >     >
    >     >     >     Carla

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