Hi! Murray:
I would suggest the herbal suplement Ipriflavone, which is supposed to
enhance absorption of calcium. In Asian countries, ipriflavone is mixed
along with Ca + and Vit D in the same pill. But, read aboout it and talk to
your doctor before you try this.
Good luck!
Raj
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From: "Murray Kastner" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 8:15 AM
Subject: Osteoarthtritis?
> I was diagnosed with PD some five years ago although I have had
> symtoms dating back to the 80s, when I lost my sense of smell.
>
> Now I am suffering from osteoarthritis big time. It is a mystery to
> my rheumotologist. My blood tests indicate that my body is not
> absorbing calcium, Vitamin B12, D and iron. Apparently this is
> deleterious to my bones making them susceptible to the osteoarthritis.
>
> Months of physiotherapy have failed to remedy the pain and x-rays
> don't seem to show the damage. Gastroscopy fails to show anything
> wrong with my digestive tract.
>
> So I am resorting to PIEN to harvest the experience of others. What I
> need to know is whether this is a consequence of PD, partially or
> otherwise, or is it just coincidental.
>
> Your feedback will be very much appreciated. I will be 64 at the end
> of the month and I am rapidly becoming handicapped. Bummer.
> Depressing as hell.
>
> --
> Best regards,
>
> Murray
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>
> VENI, VIDI, VELCRO --I came, I saw, I stuck around.
>
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