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cloudsintheysky 10/08/2013

Yesterday, I went to see my naturopath. She said my iron levels were low and gave me some liquid iron supplements. She also thought b12 would be helpful for my nerves and gave me a b12 injection. Today my legs felt worse. I have been sort of going through a relapse, but these symptoms felt new. I was really feeling like b12 and iron would be good. Hopefully it will pass soon.

Does anyone use these or have any experiences to share?

ezone 10/08/2013

I went to see my neuro on Monday. I told him that I haven't felt like taking my Rebif shots for over 5 weeks because of one thing or another. He told me I should take a "medication vacation". So I am going off of interferon for the first time in14 years for 3 months.

i then told him that I was going to a Ayurvedic practitioner and will be taking various herbs and supplements. He told me to see him afterwards to run what she gives me by him.

Therefore, perhaps you should run by your neuro doc what this neuropath is giving you. Sometimes they give us something that puts our immune system in overdrive when it is already in overdrive. I would suggest that you run by (or at least call) your neuro doc and tell him/her what you are taking. I have never thought about taking iron supplements with MS. It never seems advisable.

lchoppel 10/08/2013

I have a blood disease which requires me to go to an oncologist every 6 months. For the past year, I have been anemic. The oncologist told me to take iron 2xday with vitamin c. I started this therapy 30 days ago, and I feel much better. My energy level has risen.

I have also had B12 shots in the past. They did nothing for me and fighting fatigue.

I wish you luck on your new therapy. I hope it makes you feel better.

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