... It sounds to me like it depends on what your problem is. However, most of us do NOT want more TNFa - that is the stuff we *don't* need more of (although...
Patricia - I agree with you. It looks like this product could make things worse for miscarriages. It gets confusing because what is good for fighting cancer...
I was browsing the net for info for a friend today and found this interesting page on hcg levels in early pregnancy. http://www.ivfer.com/hcg.htm Here's the...
Hi Tia, Happy to help with your test results. You say: ANA titer 1:80 with a homogenous pattern. (Dr. Beer's pamphlet talks about a speckled pattern. My search...
Thanks, Jane - those are great. I was a little concerned about one of the FAQs. My consult was just a few weeks ago, so I know research on Lovenox dosage...
On number 17, the question is about LIT. I noticed that in the literature out there, most patients need two trips to Mexico for LIT. We were told by Dr. Beer...
Hi KT, Welcome to the group! Ofcourse I am happy to comment on your test results. Your results: 50:1 24.2 **Very high NK killing power. We want these numbers...
Julie, Thanks so much for this questions about the FAQs. I should be meeting with Dr Beer tomorrow so will definitely bring up these questions with him, OK?...
Hi Cathy, I am so glad you asked about the endometrial biopsy. I had not realized you had not done this yet. Given the Humira question in your case, I would...
At my last appointment with DB he recommended that I take Metformin XR (even though my insulin levels are below 10) to help with egg quality issues as I am ...
Hi, I've taken metformin since last summer for similar reasons. Yes, it can cause flu-like symptoms for the first few weeks. I had muscle aches, and stomach...
... That's what I was told as well - but if I recall it wasn't after I questioned the change from 30 to 40 that he explained the reasoning. ... Lisa S...
I too am so..sorry to hear of this. The way I see it is..at least you know now and can make the pertinent decisions needed on what your next step is going to...
So interesting you brought this site to the groups attention :) This is the site I had always used when I was pregnant. I still use it for friends of mine whom...
"I lost a little weight..." I was expecting that a little weight loss might be a possibility and was looking forward to it. Instead, I've GAINED a few pounds...
I was told that weight loss with metformin is expected...hasn't happened to me at all..as a matter of fact it seems harder to lose weight for me while taking...
In a message dated 5/1/2005 9:12:53 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, inazajac@... writes: Start with half a dose for four or five days (or a week if you have...
Thanks, Deborah--at least I know I'm not alone. That's some consolation--though I'd rather lose a little weight. :-) Catherine ... happened to ... while...
does anyone here know anything about splinter hemorrhages? they are red streaks in the fingernails, and indicate infection. has anyone had them, or can anyone...
Hello All! I am a new member and I just had my 4th LIT. Here is a short history of my antibodies (or lack therof)... MY DQ Alpha: 1.2 2.1 Hubby DQ Alpha:...
Hi Jane and all, I am fairly new to this board. I am a pt of Dr Beer's and have been through the testing and started treatment. I am categories 1,2,4,5. I...
Hi all, Dr. Beer cleared me for my natural cycle. After the first month, I am not preg yet. I went to a chiropractor for neck & shoulder pain quite often, but...
... I've found the opposite to be true, and I asked Dr. Carter (immunologist) and he said it can only help. The chiropractic has *balanced* my immune system...
Thank you so much Lisa. When I was on Humira, I didn't have any neck pain, but didn't know why at the time. I have been doing accupuncture since Dr. Zouves &...
It seems to be saying it would increase TNF levels, which would be bad for the baby. Who recommended it to you? Hugs, Panda In a message dated 4/30/2005...
Hello! I am writing on behalf of the group I was with this weekend in Nogales. Having been there once before, the experience overall was different. So far,...
Hi Virginia, I am going to Nogales May 14 (first time), and am already very nervous about it. Please keep posting about what you find out. Does Dr. Beer know...
... That's very interesting....I think that is a good sign that it was effective for you - because I flared on it (meaning the opposite of what was supposed to...