Dr. Jeffrey Levy - "Corticosteroids (cortisone-type
anti-inflammatory drugs) are the most abused and dangerous class of drugs.
Not only do they
not cure the underlying cause of the problem, they
usually make the underlying problem, that is, the real problem,
worse."
Dr.
Levy
Dr. Joseph Mercola - "...the treatment of a patient with prednisone
at 60 mg per day for about three months can actually cause AIDS. This treatment
and doses often given to patients suffering from lung fibrosis, thrombocytopenia,
or other chemically induced chronic illnesses." "...AIDS is caused by the
heavy use of corticosteroids and/or cytotoxic drugs to treat many health
problems. Fauci described in detail the effects of corticosteroids on the
immune system. These effects resemble the immune abnormalities that are
found in patients suffering from AIDS or Idiopathic CD4 T cells lymphocytopnea
(ICL) which are also described by Fauci et al"
Dr.
Mercola
Even
Low Steroid Doses Can Be Trouble
Fractures tied to common arthritis, asthma drug
By Julia McNamee Neenan, HealthScout Reporter
Daily low doses of a commonly prescribed oral steroid, prednisone, can
double your risk of hip fractures and cataracts, scientists reported today.
Researchers have long known of the link between higher doses of oral steroids
and dangerous side effects, but the new study shows the potential for side
effects at much lower doses, says Dr. John B. Wong, an associate professor
of medicine at Tufts-New England Medical Center in Boston. The problem
is that prednisone and other steroid medications are critical in managing
diseases in which inflammation plays a painful role, Wong says.
"Low-dose steroids are used commonly in a number of diseases, including
patients with asthma or rheumatoid arthritis," he says. Prednisone also
is used to treat Crohn's disease and other inflammatory bowel disorders.
Wong stresses that people who are taking this medicine should not stop
doing so based just on these new findings.
"If patients are worried about the long-term side effects, I'd encourage
them to discuss it with their doctors," Wong says. "The benefits of the
medicine might clearly outweigh the risks."
The study tracked the progress of 4,993 people with rheumatoid arthritis
for 15 years, monitoring their medications and subsequent health. Those
who'd taken 5 milligrams to 10 milligrams of prednisone a day were twice
as likely to break their hips and 2½ times as likely to develop
cataracts as those who had taken no prednisone, the study says. And those
who'd taken the steroid at these low doses for three or more years were
3.2 times as likely to develop cataracts as those who had not taken prednisone,
it says. Findings are being presented today in San Francisco at a meeting
of the American College of Chest Physicians.
 Effect
of two prednisone exposures on mood and declarative memory [An article
from: Neurobiology of Learning and Memory E.S. Brown MD
Corticosteroids are essential for life and an integral part of the stress
response. However, in excess, corticosteroids can be associated with a
variety of effects on the brain including hippocampal atrophy and even
neuronal death, mood changes, and declarative memory impairment. The magnitude
of mood change in patients receiving prednisone is reportedly associated
with previous lifetime corticosteroid exposure, consistent with a sensitization
or kindling process whereby greater effects are observed with repeated
exposure. To our knowledge, the effect of multiple corticosteroid exposures
on mood and memory has not been previously examined prospectively in animals
or humans. In this study, 30 human volunteers, with no history of systemic
prescription corticosteroid therapy, were given (in random order using
a crossover design) two 3-day exposures of prednisone (60mg/day) and one
of identical placebo, with 11-day washouts between each medication exposure.
Before and after each 3-day prednisone/placebo exposure, declarative
memory was assessed using different versions of the Rey Auditory Verbal
Learning Test (RAVLT) to minimize practice or learning effects, while mood
was assessed with the 21-item Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression, Young
Mania Rating Scale and Internal State Scale. No significant mood changes
were found. However, a significant decrease in aspects of RAVLT performance
was observed after the first prednisone exposure consistent with a decline
in declarative memory performance. The decline in RAVLT performance was
significantly smaller after the second prednisone exposure as compared
to the initial prednisone exposure. Thus, a second prednisone exposure
was associated with an attenuated prednisone-effect on declarative memory.
These data suggest tolerance or habituation, rather than sensitization,
to prednisone effects on declarative memory during a second exposure. Implications
and possible explanations for the findings are discussed.
Natural Alternative
to Steroids - Anti-Inflammatory Diet and Natural Remedies
Steroids
-- The Great Pretender
Like antibiotics, steroids are one of the most abused class of drugs
in the orthodox veterinarian field of medicine. At one time, they were
reserved for the extreme emergency cases. Today, they are being used on
the most trivial of conditions. Why? They give the appearance of an instant
miracle cure which matches the >expectation= level of the client. So, many
vets turn to steroids as the first, rather than the last, line of attack
for their anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic effects.
Steroids mimic the action of the adrenal glands, the body's most powerful
regulator of general metabolism. Far from being a wonder drug Acure all
steroids cannot cure one single condition. All they do is suppress the
body's ability to express a normal response. Occasionally this type of
suppression will give the body a chance to heal itself. But more often,
the effect is immediate, devastating and can cause permanent damage.
The medical community seems to have a particular blind spot about these
drugs, refusing to believe that steroids can cause the terrible carnage
that the manufacturers have long admitted to. For over 30 years we've known
that steroids can routinely cause over-activity of adrenal hormones, which
produces Cushing's disease. They can also cause muscle wasting, hyperglycemia,
water retention, bruising, insomnia, serious mood changes, menstrual problems,
impotence, loss of libido, or even allergic shock and diabetes. (Source:
Physicians Desk Reference).
 Coping
With Prednisone and Other Cortisone-Related Medicines: It May Work Miracles,
but How Do You Handle the Side Effects? by Eugenia Zukerman, Julie
R., MD Ingelfinger
Prednisone has been dubbed a "wonder drug" because of its effectiveness
in treating everything from asthma and rheumatoid arthritis to kidney disease
and organ transplants; however, long-term use may cause side effects such
as bloating, weight gain, and depression. Zukerman, a renowned flutist
and arts correspondent for CBS's Sunday Morning, discovered prednisone's
down sides when she took it to treat a rare lung disease. With her sister,
a physician at Massachusetts General Hospital, Zukerman has written an
empathetic, easy-to-understand, and factually accurate guide that offers
suggestions, recipes, and exercises for relieving the drug's unpleasantness.
She includes additional information about the chemistry, preparations,
dosage, and a bibliography about the medication. Despite a few generalizations
(rheumatoid arthritis is serious but not life-threatening),
this work is recommended for consumer health collections, although readers
taking the drug will want to buy their own copies. A more thorough source
for libraries is the annual Complete Drug Reference 1997 (St. Martin's,
1996), which covers 10,000 drugs.
When flutist Eugenia Zukerman developed a rare lung disease and began
taking the powerful drug prednisone as part of her treatment, she was subjected--with
little choice and less preparation--to a barrage of side effects: intense
mood swings, bloating, changes in her hair and skin, gastrointestinal problems,
and more. Physician (and sister) Julie was shocked to discover how few
materials were available to help patients cope with this difficult medication.
Together, the distinguished sisters created a highly readable, easy-to-understand,
and complete guide through the treatment experience.
Complementary
and Alternative Medicine in Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis Conditions
Steroids
Side Effects and Health Hazards
The major side effects from abusing anabolic steroids can include liver
tumors and cancer, jaundice (yellowish pigmentation of skin, tissues, and
body fluids), fluid retention, high blood pressure, increases in LDL (bad
cholesterol), and decreases in HDL (good cholesterol). Other side effects
include kidney tumors, severe acne, and trembling. In addition, there are
some gender-specific side effects:
For men - shrinking of the testicles, reduced sperm count, infertility,
baldness, development of breasts, increased risk for prostate cancer.
For women - growth of facial hair, male-pattern baldness, changes in or
cessation of the menstrual cycle, enlargement of the clitoris, deepened
voice.
For adolescents - growth halted prematurely through premature skeletal
maturation and accelerated puberty changes. This means that adolescents
risk remaining short for the remainder of their lives if they take anabolic
steroids before the typical adolescent growth spurt.
In addition, people who inject anabolic steroids run the added risk of
contracting or transmitting HIV/AIDS or hepatitis, which causes serious
damage to the liver.
Scientific research also shows that aggression and other psychiatric
side effects may result from abuse of anabolic steroids. Many users report
feeling good about themselves while on anabolic steroids, but researchers
report that extreme mood swings also can occur, including manic-like symptoms
leading to violence. Depression often is seen when the drugs are stopped
and may contribute to dependence on anabolic steroids. Researchers report
also that users may suffer from paranoid jealousy, extreme irritability,
delusions, and impaired judgment stemming from feelings of invincibility.1
Research also indicates that some users might turn to other drugs to
alleviate some of the negative effects of anabolic steroids. For example,
a study of 227 men admitted in 1999 to a private treatment center for dependence
on heroin or other opioids found that 9.3 percent had abused anabolic steroids
before trying any other illicit drug. Of these 9.3 percent, 86 percent
first used opioids to counteract insomnia and irritability resulting from
the anabolic steroids. more
Steroids
The Sleaziest of Drugs
Steroids are fast catching up with antibiotics as the most abused class
of drugs in your doctor's black bag. There's no doubt that the discovery
of steroids a half century ago was a major advance in medicine-a life-saver
for those like the late President John F Kennedy, who suffered from Addison's
disease, a disease of the adrenal glands causing insufficient hormone production.
Steroids mimic the action of the adrenal glands, the body's most powerful
regulator of general metabolism. John Stirling, director of the vitamin
company Biocare, credits a very short course (three injections) of steroids
with jump-starting his failing adrenal system after anaphylactic shock
and saving his life. The problem is, like antibiotics, steroids appear
to be a miracle 'cure'. Patients with crippling arthritis
or asthma seem to be instantly better on steroids.The
wheeze, the swelling, the pain go away. So doctors turn to steroids as
the first, rather than last, line of attack for their anti-inflammatory
and anti-allergic effects.
As with antibiotics, what was once reserved
for the extreme emergency is now being used on the most trivial of conditions.
Steroids are now handed out as readily as antibiotics, even to babies,
at the first sign of inflammation of any sort. The latest drug set to replace
gripe water for babies with croup is a steroid (budesonide); hydrocortisone
is included in the latest over-the-counter medication for piles. Steroids
make up many OTC skin drugs, and are considered the drug of choice for
asthma, eczema, arthritis, back problems, bowel problems like ulcerative
colitis-indeed, for any and all inflammations or allergic reactions-and
new uses are still being invented. The sole exceptionis Addison's Disease,
where steroids act as a replacement therapy of cortisone, much as insulin
is given to diabetics.
Far from being a wonder drug 'cure all', steroids cannot cure one single
condition. All they do is suppress your body's ability to express a normal
response. In a few instances, this type of suppression will give the body
a chance to heal itself. But more often, the effect is immediate, devastating
and permanent damage. And we are only now realizing just how quickly damage
can occur. Despite what doctors say, that steroids only have side effects
after many years of use, there is no such thing as a safe dose.
Studies show that steroids cause permanent, debilitating effects after
a single dosage. With long term use, some of the more common side effects
of steroids include changes in appearance, such as acne, development of
a round or moon-shaped face and an increased appetite leading to eight
gain. Steroids may also cause a redistribution of fat, leading to a swollen
face and abdomen, but thin arms and legs. In some cases, the skin becomes
more fragile, which leads to easy bruising. These take weeks to begin appearing.
Psychological side effects of steroids include irritability, agitation,
euphoria or depression. Insomnia can also be a side effect. These changes
in appearance and mood are often more apparent with high doses of steroids,
and may begin within days. Injected Triamcinalone (see above), or oral
dexamethasone seem to cause these changes less, but as they stay in the
body an undesirably long time, rendering them second choices.
An increase in susceptibility to infections may occur with very high
doses of steroids. Prednisone may also aggravate diabetes, glaucoma, and
high blood pressure, and often increases cholesterol and triglyceride levels
in the blood. In children, steroids can suppress growth. These effects
are reversed once the steroids are stopped.
Long-term damage: quick and dirty
Steroids don't take years to damage your system, as doctors maintain. Permanent,
crippling damage can occur weeks after you've begun treatment.
-
Osteoporosis can occur within a matter of months. Steroids cause 8 per
cent reduction in bone mass after four months (Ann Int Med, November 15,
1993), the equivalent of the effect on your bones of having your ovaries
removed. Even low doses of inhaled steroids (400 micrograms per day) reduce
bone formation (The Lancet, July 6, 1991).
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Low doses (10-15 mg prednisone) for a year can cause cataracts (Surv Ophthalmol,
1986; 31: 260-2).
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Topical steroids may begin to cause eye damage or raise pressure after
two weeks. Extensive visual loss can be caused by a 1 per cent hydrocortisone
ointment, which is available OTC (BMJ, August 20-27, 1994).
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Rub-on steroids have caused Cushing's syndrome in children as soon as a
month after treatment has begun (Arch Dis Child, 1982; 57: 204-7).
-
Inhaled steroids slowth growth in children after six weeks (Acta Ped, 1993;
82: 636-40. See also, The Lancet, December 14, 1991).
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Bilateral
cataracts and glaucoma induced by long term use of steroid eye drops
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Dr. Al-Bayati - "High doses of corticosteroids and other immunosuppressive
agents cause AIDS" Dr. Al-Bayati
Side effects that may be caused by the long-term use of steroids include
cataracts, muscle weakness, avascular necrosis of bone and osteoporosis.
These usually do not occur with less than four weeks of treatment.
Avascular necrosis of bone, usually associated with high doses of prednisone
over long periods of time, produces hip pain and an abnormal MRI scan.
It occurs most often in the hip, but it can also affect the shoulders,
knees and other joints. Caught early, the joint can be saved by "decompression"
by an orthopedic surgeon. Once full developed, Avascular necrosis is
painful and often requires surgical joint replacement for pain relief.
Steroids reduce calcium absorption through the gastrointestinal tract
which may result in osteoporosis, or thinning of the bones. Osteoporosis
can lead to bone fractures, especially compression fractures of the vertebrae,
causing severe back pain. Calcium, at least 1500 mg of the calcium carbonate
form or equivalent, should be taken. There are new medications (Fosamax
in particular) that also may help to prevent osteoporosis.
There is also a relationship between steroids and premature arteriosclerosis,
which is a narrowing of the blood vessels by fat (cholesterol) deposits.
In general, there is a close relationship between the side effects of steroids
and the dose and duration of their use. Thus, a high dose of steroids given
over a long period of time is more likely to cause side effects than a
lower dosage given over a shorter period of time.
"Furthermore, my investigation revealed that the majority of AIDS patients
suffer from metabolic and endocrine abnormalities [1]. The high prevalence
of adrenal insufficiency observed among AIDS patients provides strong evidence
that AIDS in these patients is caused by the use of corticosteroids"
Mohammed
Ali Al-Bayati Ph.D Toxicologist, and Pathologist
Toxi-Health
International, 150 Bloom Dr., Dixon, California 95620, USA more
"Dr. Al-Bayati,
discovered that the steroid treatments, Prednisone and Azathioprine
had completely destroyed my immune system and were the culprits that
were not allowing my bodily systems to repair themselves. In essence my
HMO gave me the appearance of medication induced "Aids." Larry J. Boyd,
Suisun City, California
Topical
corticosteroids are often prescribed intermittently for short-term
reactive treatment of acute flares and supplemented by emollients. Reactive
treatment with corticosteroids offers rapid and effective symptomatic relief
for acute flares. However, there are considerable safety concerns associated
with their use, particularly when they are applied continuously. Potential
adverse events are primarily cutaneous (principally skin atrophy, but also
telangiectasia, hypopigmentation, steroid acne, increased hair growth and
rosacea-like eruptions), but there may be systemic effects (suppression
of the hypothalamicpituitary- adrenal (HPA) axis, growth retardation, increased
risk of glaucoma cataract and Cushing’s syndrome).16–20
Hill CJ, Rosenberg A Jr.
Adverse effects from topical steroids. Cutis 1978; 21: 624–8.
Ruiz-Maldonado R, Zapata
G, Lourdes T, Robles C. Cushing’s syndrome after topical application of
corticosteroids. Am J Dis Child 1982; 136: 274–5.
McLean CJ, Lobo RF, Brazier
DJ. Cataracts glaucoma, and femoral avascular necrosis caused by topical
corticosteroid ointment. Lancet 1995; 345: 330.
Bode HH. Dwarfism following
long-term topical corticosteroid therapy. JAMA 1980; 244: 813–4.
Queille C, Pommarede R,
Saurat JH. Efficacy versus systemic effects of six topical steroids in
the treatment of atopic dermatitis of childhood. Pediatr Dermatol 1984;
1: 246–53.
Birth
defects after maternal exposure to corticosteroids
Corticosteroids are first-line drugs for treating a variety of conditions
in women of childbearing age, but information concerning how these drugs
affect pregnancy is limited. This paper conducts a study and a meta-analysis
to determine the risk of major malformations, and more specifically oral
clefts, of corticosteroid use on the foetus.
STEROIDS:
PLAY SAFE, PLAY FAIR
Athletes, whether they are young or old, professional or amateur, are
always looking to gain an advantage over their opponents. The desire for
an "edge" exists in all sports, at all levels of play. Successful athletes
rely on practice and hard work to increase their skill, speed, power, and
ability. However, some athletes resort to drugs to improve their performance
on the field or the court. Some high school and even middle school students
are using steroids to gain an edge, improve their skill level, or become
more athletic. Steroid use is not limited to males. More and more females
are putting themselves at risk by using these drugs. It is important to
know that using anabolic steroids not only is illegal, but it also can
have serious side effects.
ANABOLIC
STEROIDS: Side Effects
Harm Kuipers, M.D., Ph.D.,
Department of Physiology, University of Limburg
Liver Function
Anabolic Steroids and the Male Reproductive System
Anabolic Steroids and the Female Reproductive System
Serum Lipoproteins and the Cardiovascular System
Psychological Effects
Sudden
death on steroids
Steroids, even in low doses, can kill or maim. The common thread in
the following cases was that the drugs weren't used for long periods but
had a swift and devastating effect. Steroids gave James Hart osteoporosis
in three months and killed him inside of one year. In July 1994, James
Hart was diagnosed as having fibrosing alveolitis, a lung disease. A body-dye
scan at the time showed that he was otherwise healthy, with every other
organ besides the lung in good shape. Up until that spring, he'd been a
keen golfer, playing a full round twice a week. He was given oxygen therapy
at home, plus 12 tablets of 5 mg of prednisolone per day. The drug was
intended to give his body a boost, to help him gain weight. Within a month,
however, James's weight increased dramatically, bloating out of all proportion.
His skin became very thin and his arms and hands were discoloured purple,
bruising at the slightest touch. Although the steroids weren't alleviating
the lung problem to any degree, and the dosage was halved within a month,
James suffered terrible mood swings, and soon developed a misshapen neck
and back, usually termed buffalo hump, a well-known side effect of steroids.
Five months after he'd started on steroids, James was crippled and incapacitated,
with pain to his back and ribs; eventually, his family discovered he had
a broken vertebrae and damaged rib-cage due to osteoporosis. He was no
longer able to go to the toilet on his own, and a month later, he'd contracted
diabetes and developed a liver problem.
By early June 1995 he could no longer eat due to mouth and gum ulcers,
which were slow to heal. A month later-exactly a year after he'd started
on steroids-James died of liver, pancreatic and kidney failure. When he
was dying, his family could not even hold his hands, because it would damage
his skin and cause blood vessels to leak. On his death certificate, the
lung disease was not considered the major cause of his death.
Steroids killed nine-year-old Lexie McConnell after only five and a
half weeks. In August 1993, Lexie was diagnosed as having toxoplasmosis.
The consultant put her on 80 mg per day of prednisolone. Immediately, she
suffered severe side effects-huge weight gain, terrible pains, holes in
her tongue and black stools. After nearly a month, at her parents' pleading,
the doctors quickly lowered the dosage to 60 mg, 40 mg, 20 mg. In excruciating
pain, Lexie was taken to a hospital, where it was discovered she'd contracted
chickenpox. Four days later, she died. A few years later, another eye specialist
declared that a simple course of antibiotics could have cleared up her
infection (see Viewpoint). (The above excerpt copied
from Ursula Kelly's
site)
 For
years I had been a "junkie"--addicted to prescription and over the counter
drugs. used oral and topical anti-inflammatory corticosteroids for 9 years
to suppress my eczema/psoriasis. The steroids' side effect nearly killed
me and did nothing to cure my eczema. Why
elimination or suppression of the symptom is NOT the same as elimination
of the disease) Its side effects caused me to swell-up like a
baloon and triggered terrible moood mood swings from deep depression
to nasty outburst our rages. Functioning of vital organs such as my liver,
kidneys, lungs and spleen were nearly shut down and I thought I would die.
Here
is the testimonial of my journey into health recovery.
"In Western medicine, cortisone is the most common treatment
for skin ailments. The ingestion of cortisone or the application of cortisone
cream begins the vicious cycle of degeneration. Cortisone actually
compromises skin integrity and suppresses the body’s natural ability to
heal. Skin, being the largest organ of the human physiology, is fundamentally
linked to all systems of the body. The use of cortisone, whether external
or internal, causes adrenal depletion and thus the domino effect begins,
eventually forcing the reactions into the lungs – the internal skin of
the body. Western medicine focuses so predominantly on the symptoms of
a disease and rarely addresses the core issues, especially in the case
of a miasmic response.
An important step in initiating the healing process is to offer the
client the opportunity to understand that their skin condition is their
body’s way of expressing unresolved emotions through their skin.
By assisting the client to connect with and acknowledge these emotions
and encouraging them to verbalize their feelings, the body can begin to
heal. Cleansing the large intestine and then the liver and gall bladder
with herbal support and dietary management to avoid the triggers, as well
as implementing ways to neutralize the stress that triggers the underlying
emotional response, are key strategies in the health regime. The practitioner’s
prime focus is to first inform the client of the process involved and then
to fully open the miasm with homeopathic
support. If the life force and immune system of the client are low,
then it is very important to support the blood chemistry with appropriate
foods and herbals. In particular, the reduction of stress will assist the
miasm to deactivate." Understanding
Eczema and Psoriasis for a practitioner. Brian Knight
Warning !
Non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
HOUSTON --(May 20, 2003)-- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
may
damage more of the intestine than previously thought, according to
images taken by a swallowable, capsule-size camera pill used in a Baylor
College of Medicine study. According to the study, announced today
at the Digestive Disease Week 2003 conference in Orlando, capsule endoscopy
detected NSAIDs-related injury in the small bowel, an area of the gastrointestinal
tract unreachable by other diagnostic tools such as endoscopes. The tool
detected small bowel erosions in 62 percent of NSAID users compared to
5 percent of non-NSAID users.
"More than 100 million prescriptions for NSAIDS are written annually
in the United States," said Dr. David Graham, lead author of the study
and a professor of medicine and molecular virology at Baylor in Houston
and chief of the gastroenterology section of Houston VA Medical Center.
"The study shows that the patients who take NSAIDs regularly have an increased
risk of small intestinal mucosal ulceration and bleeding."
The Inflammation Syndrome
 Fred
Pescatore, M.D. - "Many of our most debilitating diseases can be traced
to an inflammatory cause. The program Jack Challem outlines in The Inflammation
Syndrome is a great first step in ridding your body of this deadly problem."
The
Inflammation Syndrome : The Complete Nutritional Program to Prevent and
Reverse Heart Disease, Arthritis, Diabetes, Allergies, and Asthma
The Inflammation Syndrome is the cumulative effect of low-grade inflammation–including
the aches and pains we all experience–that grows into chronic debilitating
disease. This book, the first major book on the syndrome, reveals the powerful
role that inflammation plays in a wide variety of common health conditions–from
simple aches and pains to heart disease, obesity, diabetes, Syndrome X,
arthritis, asthma, and athletic injuries. Drawing on cutting-edge research
conducted around the world, Dr. Jack Challem MD provides a revolutionary
approach to healing inflammation-related problems through an easy-to-follow
nutrition and supplement program. He also shares the latest information
on C-reactive protein, one of the marker s o f serio us inflammation. This
book, quite simply, shows you how to feel better for life. Natural remedies
can harness the body's innate healing mechanisms, speeding up the healing
process while also providing pain relieving, anti-inflammatory and soothing
properties. Best of all, they can do this without the side effects and
complications sometimes associated with many prescription drugs.
Natural Alternative to Steroids
- Natural anti-Inflammation Remedies
Arthritis, Inflammation and Pain
Marine phytoplankton work on the roots of
inflammatory conditions in general, and arthritis in particular. The cell
membrane of each cell in our bodies is sending out messengers of inflammation,
oxidation, mitochondrial (energy production) dysfunction, and toxicity.
These messengers create the inflammation, or the pain we feel in our tissues,
organs, and joints. Consequently, healing the cell membrane through nutrition
(remember the cell membrane is made up of fats, sugars and proteins), can
reduce those inflammatory messengers. Much has been written about these
messengers (COX1, COX-2, prostaglandins, cytokines, etc.) Marine phytoplankton
not only heals the cell membrane, thus reducing inflammatory messengers,
but it also increases the ability of our bodies to get rid of toxins that
lead to inflammation, oxidation, and mitochondrial dysfunction. Healing
these processes reduces pain. Marine phytoplankton also have a lot of anti-inflammatory
molecules that directly neutralize the messages of inflammation. Of course,
when such blockage comes from natural food ingredients, such as minerals,
antioxidants (zeathanthines, etc.) flavones, isoflavones, curcumins, etc.,
one does not find such catastrophic side effects as we do with the pharmaceuticals
mentioned above.
Marine phytoplankton can also establish homeostasis
in the intestinal structure and function, which has been shown to be the
main source of inflammation everywhere in the body. "Leaky
gut" develops with poor nutrition, which is the reason inflammation
in the intestines (a very common problem), spills out to end up in every
cell of the body. (J. Gastroenterology 2005;129:827, "The clustering of
other chronic inflammatory diseases in Inflammatory Bowel Disease." J.
Rheumatology 2003;30:11, The gut in Ankylosing Spondylitis, AS, and other
spondyloarthropaties: inflammation beneath the surface.")
Also, inflammation of the liver and endothelium is increased by toxins
such as heavy metals. Any food high in antioxidants in general, and Marine
Phytoplankton in particular, will help detoxify these foreign chemicals.
Toxins such as Homocysteine
are produced by our liver, when it lacks enough B vitamins to carry out
its functions, particularly methylation. Homocysteine has been shown to
be an inflammatory molecule, and it's practically present in all diseases
that have an inflammatory component. Of course, FrequenSea decreases the
levels of Homocysteine.
Hugo Rodier M.D. -
"There are very few products that provide all, or even most, of the raw
materials to make new cells and sustain the existing ones. The problem
is that we need ALL of them at the same time for things to work. One of
those rare products that contains almost everything you need for life (and
the rebuilding of a healthy life) is marine phytoplankton.
 Where
to buy marina phytoplankton
Pharmaceujtical companies
have spent billions of dollars in an attempt to understand the bio-chemistry
of inflammation. Unfortunately, pharmaceutical anit-inflammatories such
as Celebrex, Vioxx, and Bextra have been shown to greatly increase the
risk of heart attack, stroke, and uncontrollable gastric hemorrhage, with
potentially fatal consequences. Is there a safer alternative? Absolutiely!
The answer lies in the power of the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil,
undeniably the most under-recognized and also the most petent natural anti-inflammatory
available. With compelling arguments and the results of thousands of clinical
studies to support them. the uathors explain in plain and simple terms;
How the inflammation process works and how it can evolve into a chroninc
condition that is the cause of many diseases; How fatty acids work in the
body; Why supplementtion with omega-3 fatty acids can restore the body's
balance and mitigate the effects of inflmmatory factors; and why fish oil
is the best source of omega-3 fatty acids, and how to identify good-quality
fish oil supplements.
Transfer Factor - Safe and Effective
Alternative to Steroids
Hyper inflammation influences our health and aging process. Other nutrients
are promoted for inhibiting the COX-2 enzyme that causes inflammation.
There are many body chemicals, cells and molecules that create inflammation
through different pathways in your body. Transfer
factors appear to influence and regulate many of these pathways. The
following are a list of various factors that are involved in creating inflammation:
TNF-a tumor
necrosis factor-alpha
IL-6 interleukin-6
IL-1(b) interleukin-1 beta
IL-8 interleukin-6
Lipoxygenase
THi cells |
Interleukin 17 (IL-17)
Glycotoxins
Prostaglandin E2
Leukotriene B4
Nuclear factor-kappa beta
(NF-kB) |
Effect
of long-term therapy with transfer factor in rheumatoid arthritis.
Specific immunotherapy with transfer factor (TF) was used in a chronic
experiment in a group of 50 female patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
stage I-III. The patients were followed up for 24 months, clinical and
biologic examinations being repeated every 3 months. In this period the
patients received beside the basic nonsteroid antiinflammatory therapy,
one unit TF every week over a period of 6 months then one until TF every
month (10 patients) to the end of experiment. Of the 50 patients 15 (30%)
did not respond to the therapy and the experiments had to be interrupted
after 6 months. Excellent, very good and good results were obtained in
35 patients (70%). In 12 patients the response was good but the dose of
TF had to be increased to two units/week in the first 6 months. In 13 patients
the results obtained were very good and therapy with nonsteroid products
+ TF was continued even after the first 6 months. In 10 patients with RA
stage I the results obtained were excellent and after 6 months the nonsteroid
therapy could be interrupted and the therapy was continued only with one
unit TF every month. The study confirmed the fact that specific immunotherapy
with Transfer
Factor represents an important adjuvant in the treatment of rheumatoid
arthritis (RA)
Kenneth Bock, MD -
"Because
transfer factors can function as immune system modulators, they can help
to restore immune system balance in many types of clinical situations."Kenneth
Bock, MD, best selling author on immune system modulation. more
on Transfer Factor
"My friend's dog was diagnosed with auto-immune hemolytic anemia and
that is when I started to do research on the internet and how I got on
Shirley's web-site. When I read the testimonials about dogs with
the same medical condition, we ordered Transfer Factor and started Buddy
on it right away. It has been about 3 weeks since his diagnosis and
only after taking about 6 of the Transfer
Factor, the vet cut his steroid from 2
a day to 1-1/2. He could not get over the change in the bloodwork.
Yesterday, after about 3 weeks he had another blood test and the vet was
so amazed how well he is doing cut his steroid down to 1 a day and doesn't
want to see him for a month. We did not tell him that we are giving
the dog transfer factor - most vet's do not believe in natural supplements,
etc. Buddy has regained all the weight he has lost and is back to
his normal energized self. We believe it was caused by all the vaccinations
dogs are given. He is a 7 year old cocker spaniel and was never sick
before. This is the reason I have my cocker spaniel on it because
of using Interceptor for heartworm and also Frontline
for ticks and fleas." Susan
Levandusky suelev @ ptd.net
Homeopathy
and Herbs
RealHeal is a unique herbal and homeopathic complex formula containing
ingredients chosen for their rapid healing, pain relieving and anti-inflammatory
properties. Taken internally to promote faster and more comfortable healing.
It is effective in speeding up the healing process after surgery, childbirth
(including Caesarean birth) or injury, and will also promote faster healing
of bruising. more
 JointEase
Plus is a natural alternative to prescription anti-inflammatory drugs
that combines Devil's Claw with Glucosamine sulphate and Boswellia serata,
both in the forefront of latest developments in the natural treatment of
inflammatory joint and muscle conditions.
The Anti-Inflammatory
Diet
"The degenerative disease epidemic that wracks the nation came coincidentally
with the introduction of engineered fats and oils.
It is the type of fats and oils that we consume that is directly correlated
to the rise of epidemic degenerative disease; it is not the amount of fats
and oils that we eat that causes the problem. It is by chronically consuming
the fats and oils that cause degenerative disease that we impair our ability
to consume healthy fats and oils. We also impair our ability to consume
carbohydrates and thus become Diabetic and Obese." Thomas Smith, author
of Insulin: Our Silent Killer .
 Fred
Pescatore, M.D - "Many of our most debilitating diseases can be traced
to an inflammatory cause."
Dr. Hyman MD - "Inflammation is a central player in the 5 Forces
of Illness, cutting across traditional boundaries and specialties in medicine.
Anywhere there is pain; fatigue or aging, there is likely to be inflammation.
Typically, inflammation is recognized with the four classic signs - tumor,
rubor, calor and dolor - Latin for swelling, redness, heat and pain. If
we have had an acute injury or a sore throat we are very familiar with
this process. However, the real concern is not our acute response to injury,
infection or insult, but the chronic smoldering inflammation that slowly
destroys our organs, our ability for optimal functioning and leads to rapid
aging. Our common treatments such as anti-inflammatory drugs, or steroids
like prednisone, though often useful for acute problems, interfere with
the body's own immune response and lead inevitably to serious and deadly
side effects. (Recall that as many people die from taking anti-inflammatory
drugs like ibuprofen as die every year from asthma or leukemia - stopping
these drugs would be the equivalent to finding the cure for asthma or leukemia."
 The
Anti-Inflammation Diet and Recipe Book: Protect Yourself and Your Family
from Heart Disease, Arthritis, Diabetes, Allergies
The connection between inflammation and heart disease, arthritis,
and other chronic ailments has become increasingly clear. Many food allergies
and poor dietary choices over stimulate the immune system and cause inflammatory
responses that erode the body’s wellness and pave the path for ill health.
Based on her naturopathic practice, Jessica Black has devised a complete
program for how to eat and cook to minimize and even prevent inflammation
and its consequences. The first part of the book explains the benefits
of the anti-inflammatory diet with an accessible discussion of the science
behind it. The second half contains 108 recipes. The author offers many
substitution suggestions and includes a healthy ingredient tip with each
recipe. Most of the dishes can be prepared quickly and easily by even novice
cooks. A week of sample menus for summer months and another for winter
are included, as well as a substitutions chart, allowing readers to modify
their favorite recipes to increase their healing potential.
 Flaxseed
Oil and Other Omega-3 Life Giving Oils
A groundswell of nutrition conscious doctors and veterinarians are
beginning to recommend to their clients that they supplement their diet
with a daily dose of flaxseed oil. These doctors are finding remarkable
results in clearing up skin conditions, relieving arthritic and inflammatory
pain, as well as improved overall health. Flaxseed oil and other healthy
oils, rich in Omega-3 fatty acids play an important role in immune
anti-inflammatory responses.
Dr. Jessica Black
- "The Anti-Inflammation Diet and Recipe book was developed with the idea
of reducing overall inflammation in the body which allows the body to function
more efficiently. As naturopathic physicians, I and many of my colleagues
use this particular diet with each and every patient. Everyone that
adopts this diet sees some positive change. I have seen arthritis
patients drop 50 percent (or more) of their pain, people with seasonal
allergies or asthma become disease-free, and chronic disease sufferers
receive hope from the health improvements they noticed upon beginning this
diet. Because we are working to improve body metabolism, this is
the perfect diet to use to slow the aging process. Our society is demanding
a new revolution in healthcare and this diet is the perfect adjunct to
natural treatments of various kinds. Anyone who wants to take control
of their health and begin feeling more vibrant needs to begin this diet.
What makes this diet different than many other diets on the market is that
it is designed to be a therapy for the body to begin its own process of
healing. This diet is not a binge diet to use when you want to lose
weight, although that is one positive result often experienced from adopting
this diet. It is truly designed to promote a whole lifestyle change
and to stimulate the natural healing mechanism that is present in each
and every one of us. This diet can help to reduce chronic disease in adults
and children, reduce the symptoms of aging, and promote optimal health
in those who use it, thus building a better future for us, our children,
and our world."
Dr.
Sears: How to Reduce Silent Inflammation and Avoid Chronic Disease
In
the Anti Inflammation Zone, Dr. Sears answers critical questions:
What is Silent Inflammation
What causes it
How do you know if you have it
Why is it harmful to your health
How you can reduce it.
If you want to get the most out of your life and take control of your
health
Dr Barry Sears - "If there is
one common, unifying factor of all chronic diseases, that factor is inflammation.
It cuts across the entire spectrum of chronic diseases and aging. Actually,
inflammation is a complex orchestration of pro- and anti-inflammatory events
in the body, usually associated with pain. However, there is a condition
that is far more dangerous than outright pain and I refer to it as “silent
inflammation.” When you have silent inflammation, it means inflammation
is taking place in your body without any obvious pain. In other words,
nothing hurts. Silent pain is insidious because it can go on for years
or decades without notice. You have no pain and you think you’re okay.
However, eventually this silent inflammation can turn into chronic disease.
Since many chronic diseases, such as, obesity, Type II diabetes, heart
disease, cancer and Alzheimer’s are known to be inflammatory diseases,
why not take anti-inflammatory drugs on a lifetime basis? Three reasons:
(1) they can suppress the immune system, (2) they can cause osteoporosis
and (3) they can cause death. More people die by taking the correct amount
of anti-inflammatory drugs than die from AIDS."
Inflammation
Epidemic Threatens Americans' Health and Health Care System Dr.
Barry Sears is leading the charge and his message is clear: By controlling
silent inflammation, we can reverse chronic disease, increase longevity,
and save a health care delivery system that is perilously close to collapse.
It will not be able to handle the coming epidemics if we delay in treating
this now.
Lichen
Planus Helped by Apis Mellifica
by Dr Angela Jones
This is an amazing story of how a notoriously
stubborn skin condition has responded to the homeopathic medicine derived
from the bee, Apis mellifica. The patient in question, Sharon, came to
see me with a two year history of this problem which consists of excruciatingly
itchy patches, usually affecting the arms and legs. The patches, classically
purplish brown in colour and slightly raised, are irritating and unsightly.
Lichen planus, once diagnosed by a dermatologist,
does not have a specific treatment. Patients are often given steroid
creams to ease the itching and some specialists recommend sunlight exposure.
However, most patients are left waiting for the condition to subside on
its own, which it sometimes does, but usually only after many years.
In Sharon’s case, she had quite widespread
patches over her wrists, hands and shins which were dark red and inflamed.
They itched mostly in the evenings but, fortunately, not during the night.
Bathing had neither an ameliorating nor an aggravating effect on the itch.
More recently, she had developed an ulcerated area in the mouth, and then
two others, which refused to heal. She showed them to her doctor and he
confirmed that she had developed oral lichen planus. This is known to accompany
the skin lesions and is very painful and distressing. She had to suck steroid
pellets to keep the ulcers at bay.
Sharon was becoming concerned at the amount
of steroid that she was having to use to keep herself comfortable.
She therefore decided to seek an alternative form of management. more
Natural Alternative
to Steroids
Shirley's testimonial (author of this website)
I was on steroids for 9 years to suppress a lifelong eczema condition.
The side effects were devastating and nearly killed me. With holistic alternatives,
I recovered my health and my sanity. For the past 20 years I have been
free from prescription and over the counter drugs of any kind and I am
now a perfect picture of health and vitality." Read
my testimonial.
more about my recovery from eczema
The effects of MSM
on rheumatoid arthritis almost mimic that of cortisone
"People taking MSM may notice other benefits as well, such as softer
skin, harder nails, thicker hair, and softening of scar tissue. Over the
last two years, Lawrence, who has treated more than 1,000 patients with
MSM, sees its application particularly useful for pain and allergy treatment.
"The effects of MSM on rheumatoid arthritis almost mimic that of cortisone
and
it's more effective for allergies than antihistamines - with out the side
affects." Many consumers have already heard about MSMs long list of benefits.
In St. Louis, at The Natural Way store, consumers.. who purchase MSm tablets
or capsules are "people with arthritis, joint and ligament problems, lactic
acid buildup, gastrointestinal disorders, and people who want to help their
hair, nails and skin." Excerpts
from the Holistic chat member:
 MSM,
a natural form of organic sulphur found in all living organisms, is
present in body fluids and tissues. It is part of the amino acid chain.
Without the presence of the proper amount of MSM in the body, the amino
acids will continue to build the glands but fail to produce the correct
enzymes, so animals and people are then prone to unnecessary illnesses.
MSM is an important dietary supplement for people and animals.
MSM (Methyl-Sulfonyl-Methane) is a pure, organic, non-toxic, non-metallic
element that occurs widely in nature. MSM has been shown to be completely
non-toxic in study after study, even in high dosages. Storehouses of MSM,
in mammals, decreases with age, which may be caused by changing diet or
body metabolism. This should not be allowed to occur. Your body uses MSM
to continually create new healthy cells to replace old ones. If your body
is not receiving the proper nutrition including MSM, the body may produce
weak dysfunctional cells.
MSM detoxifies the body and increases blood circulation. It is also
a free radical scavenger, prevents overreaction to other medicines, controls
acidity, coats the intestinal tract so parasites lose the ability to hang
on, helps to utilize vitamins and minerals, thereby providing the means
to derive the maximum benefit from what we and our animals eat.
Stanley W. Jacob MD - "In a double-blind
study of MSMs impact ondegenerative arthritis, he found that patients who
ingested 2,250mg of MSM a day for six weeks felt an improvement in their
pain reduction by 82%, on average."
Ronald M. Lawrence MD - "I've been practicing medicine
for 50 years, and in all those years I've never seen a substance like this"
Lawrence says in The Journal of Anti-Aging Medicine a peer-reviewed scientific
journal, published Lawrence's preliminary study results last July. Arthritic
cartilage has only one-third the level of sulfur concentration of normal
cartilage - perhaps that is why MSM has been so effective in treating arthritis.
But researchers don't know for sure if MSM is beneficial for arthritis
because of its sulfur content or because of its antiinflammatory and analgesic
properties. Unlike aspirin, which offers immediate pain relief "MSM takes
three to four weeks before you have noticable changes Lawrence says, "except
in rheumatioid patients - they have felt differences in just one day, and
certainly bythree or four days." According to Jacob, Lawrence and Zucker's
forthcoming book, MSM can be a natural remedy for: osteoarthritis,rheumatoid
arthritis, fibromyalgia, tendonitis and bursitis,
muscular
soreness and athletic injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome,
post - traumatic inflammation and pain, heartburn and hyperacidity,
headaches
and back pain, allergies."
Consumers worried about oral MSMs toxicity can be assured it's safe,
according to Lawrence. "It's safer than water" he says. Patients at the
Oregon Health Sciences University who have received oral MSM as part of
their treatment show no toxic build-up, even after years of ingesting more
than 2,000mg of MSM each day. The body may actually use what it needs,
then flush out the excess sulfur within 12hours.
Excerpts
from the Holistic chat member:
"I've had acute ulcerative colitus
for 6 years. A few years ago the disease got really bad and the combination
of compromised intestine and prednisone (yuck) caused me to get
a secondary disease, leaky gut, which is essentially a floating inflammation
looking for a home. Within 7 days I went from normal to being so swollen
with rheumatoid arthritis that my husband had to sit me up in bed, carry
me to the bathroom, and I even got a handicapped thing for my car. I heard
about MSM a few times; one college track star was taking it for shin splints,
and some post office workers were taking it for repetitive stress syndrome.
My understanding of it is that it's a substance that's in your bone marrow,
part of regrowth, and as you get older, you produce less of it. It's
odorless, no side effects, no contraindications, and your body will urinate
out what it doesn't use, so it's hard to take an overdose. I started taking
it and I'm positive it's 90% of the cure of my arthritis. I have ZERO symptoms
of arthritis now. I recommend MSM to anyone in a state of bone or joint
reparation."
"MSM is awesome stuff. I am
going to start using it again. Even though I am on AIDS drugs and they
make my hair thin out, while I was on MSM for a few months my hair grew
in quite thick. When I stopped using it my hair started falling out like
crazy again. So, that is why I'm going to start up on it again. My girlfriend
uses it for her year round environmental allergies and finds that it works
better for her than allergy shots. This is good stuff for sure. Not to
mention how nice it makes one's skin look!!"
.
 Available
MSM products and and more information
Stanley W. Jacob MD - "MSM, or methylsulfonylmethane, is the
first safe, natural, side-effect-free remedy for many types of pain and
inflammatory conditions. In this authoritative look at MSM, Drs. Stanley
Jacob and Ronald Lawrence reveal how to tap into the benefits of this amazing
"miracle" compound. Experienced in the successful treatment of thousands
of patients for pain, they explain how to take MSM--how much, when, with
what foods, and in what form--to relieve pain in its many varieties, including:
Degenerative arthritis
Chronic back pain
Chronic headache
Muscle pain
Fibromyalgia
Tendintis and bursitis
Carpal tunnel syndrome
TMJ
Post-traumatic pain and inflammation
Allergies and more
The
Miracle of MSM: The Natural Solution for Pain
Extracted from HOMOEOPATHICA, the journal of the New Zealand
Homoeopathic Society: this paper discussed the use of a certain homeopathic
medicine, vermiculite, in cases of severe pain and inflammation: bone disease,
osteoarthritis, etc. more
Steroidal anti-inflammatory action of alfalfa
Daniel B Mowry, Ph.D. - “Alfalfa contains an enormous quantity
of nutrients, in a form that is easily digested and assimilated by man.
It is up to 50% protein, contains a good quantity of beta-carotene, chlorophyll
and octacosanol. Herbalists have used alfalfa for many different
purposes. Most of these applications bear one-to-one correspondence
to the various nutrients in the plant. The one word that keeps appearing
is “tonic”. The plant is a kidney tonic, prostatic tonic, reproductive
tonic, musculoskeletal tonic, glandular tonic and so forth. Alfalfa
has traditionally been one of the best herbal treatments of arthritis,
gout and rheumatism. Alfalfa has a proven cholesterol lowering effect.
Steroidal
anti-inflammatory action is suggested by its content of plant steroids,
and by some research that found an estrogenic effect on ruminants (grazing
animals). Alfalfa has also been shown to possess antibacterial action
against gram negative bacteria (such as Salmonella typhi), and it contains
at least one protein with known antitumor activity.” more
info about alfalfa for health
Alfalfa
supplements
Pets and Steroids
 "Steroids
/ Cortisones are used many times for many different illness/disease, the
reason for using them is to reduce inflammation and swelling only, they
do not heal the animal. They work by suppressing the body's immune system
not healing the body of the disease or illness! Inflammation and swelling
are a normal part of the body's immune response. ..... Steroids do not
cure anything, they only suppress the symptoms and drive them deeper within
the system." Diana Hayes DIHom
Dip Animal Homeopathy
Dr. Shawn Messonnier, DVM - "Corticosteroids ("steroids") such
as prednisone and prednisolone are frequently used when treating allergic
dogs and cats. While chronic steroid use has many potential side effects
that can harm your pet, using low doses for short periods of time can be
done safely without long term harm to Molly. However, whenever possible,
natural alternatives would be better choices to help control her itchy
skin."
Christopher Day DVM - "Steroids and anti-histamines have been
used with variable temporary effects, with the risk of side-effects. These
drugs also render the horse ineligible for competition."
"You take your dog to the vet with a skin infection. Your vet gives
your dog a steroid injection. The skin infection clears up. Later, you
discover your dog has kidney disease. Is there a clear connection between
the steroid injection and your dog's diseased kidneys? You don't know.
But we do know that steroids are known to damage kidneys. We also know,
from the drug manufacturers' own data sheets, that steroids can cause liver
damage, brittle bones, diabetes, adrenal insufficiency, an inability to
deal with stress, and damage to the immune system." Catherine
O'Driscoll
Sick Animal on Steroids: a testimonial
Subject: Re: Steroids Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2001
From: Eileen FelineCompanion@aol.com
In a message dated 8/28/2001, sandraabowman@webtv.net writes:
"I would like some info on the Holistic alternative to steroids. I have
a very sick male 10 year old cat who has been on Prednisone for most of
his life due to a "bad immune system" after a toxic dose of antibiotics
when he was about a year old after having an infected nail. He supposedly
also developed asthma somewhere about 6 years old and was then given Aminophilline
in addition to the Pred.
The dosage has been decrease and increased on a regular basis as the
symptoms warranted. He was given two of his four shots last month and was
due to have the other ones, but has suddenly become very ill. He is showing
a high glucose count in blood tests (256) a lot of sugar in his urine and
a high protein (globulin) of 9.7. First signs of illness was inability
to walk good, kind of with a limp about 9 days ago. I took him to the vet
and he said he was constipated and gave him and enema and did the blood
work and urinalysis. This was last Friday. I have tried to encourage him
to eat and drink, but I am not having much success.
He does eat if I hand feed and take the water to him. He will not stand
and eat or drink. He will walk and will get into his litter box and does
urinate and has had bowel movements, however, they are round about the
size of an acorn. He cries when picked up most of the time and will walk
from one place to another to sleep under the bed or behind the couch. He
still wants to sleep with my husband and I at night as has always been
his practice. He has walked up the steps (slowly) every day since the sudden
onset of this illness. We also have a 2 year old female cat who has had
all of her shots and seems to be doing fine, altho after having four shots
about 2-3 months ago became toxic and feverish.
She went on antibiotics and it cleared up. The costs are mounting considerably
for two people on "fixed incomes" but we want to do as much as possible
for our male hoping something will help bring him out of this. I have decreased
his Pred as the Vet said he may have developed Diabetes. He is sneezing
and clearly is congested in his nasal area. His gums are very pink and
healthy and his lungs were clear as of last Friday at the visit to the
Vet. I am going to try and collect another urine specimen today and have
it tested. I am just concerned about the vaccinations not given and if
there is a natural way of treating some of these symptoms. I fear the side
effects of Pred have contributed to his current illness.
Thank you for taking your time to read this.
Sandra A. Bowman in Florence, KY sandraabowman@webtv.net
Reply from animal expert
Steroid therapy should be only reserved for short term use to alleviate
certain symptoms. Long term use is reserved for situations when nothing
else works. Streroids are very potent anti-inflammatory drugs. I can't
understand why your vet would put your cat on long term steroids for a
"bad immune system" because steroids cause the immune system to become
weakened. They only mask symptoms and have devastating side effects. I
can attest to that, as I've been on prednisone for about 18 years for my
arthritis, Lupus and Fibromyalgia. My dose has been as high as 35mg a day
and is now at 25mg a day. I can't walk without it. I've had cataract surgery
on both eyes and have developed osteoporosis in my hip, knees and spine
from the pred. Unfortunately, I can't take NSAIDs, being allergic to aspirin,
so pred was the only med that worked. I was well aware of the dangers of
the drug when I started taking it but, under the circumstances, I had no
other choice. One other drug worked for me and the FDA took it off the
market when it killed around 65 people out of the 2 1/2 million that took
it, all over 60 years old and all from liver disease, all of which had
a liver problem before taking it. That was Oraflex. I'm now 54 years old
and still manage to get around pretty well. Without the pred, I would have
been a cripple all these years. Cats can't take aspirin since their bodies
metabolize compounds differently and in a cats system, aspirin converts
to cyanide. So, cats can't take NSAIDs.
The side effects and diseases steroids can cause in cats is the same
as those that they can cause in humans. One of the diseases steroids can
cause in a cat is diabetes. It can also affect their liver. Symptomatically,
what you describe is diabetes, and probably some liver disease. If it hurts
when you pick him up, it sounds like he's in pain from disease or enlargement
of one or more of his internal organs, or possibly internal bleeding caused
by the steroids. As the pred has masked the symptoms, it's very hard to
tell just what the cause is and which organs are involved.
After all these years, he's become steroid dependant. His body isn't
producing cortisone because the steroids have been replacing it for so
long. Any reduction in the dose can be fatal and can cause adrenal gland
failure. If the dose is reduced, it must be very gradually over a long
period of time so his system will begin to produce cortisone on its own.
It sounds like you don't have the luxury of time in his case.
You will need to address the high blood glucose. It's symptomatic of
diabetes and for that, he will need some form of insulin. A cats normal
blood glucose should be between 75 and 150. Although 256 isn't alarmingly
high, it demonstrates that his body isn't processing the sugars in his
diet. Inactivity can cause the BG to elevate further. You may need to put
him on insulin and adjust his diet.
As for the constipation, pred can cause that. If he's really impacted,
he may need the enema. It will be stressful on him, but hopefully, for
the last time. You can get Laxatone and Felovite II w/Taurine and Pet-Tinic
in just about any pet supply store and Colace is OTC in pharmacies. The
Laxatone should take care of his constipation and giving him colace (a
stool softener) will help keep the bowel soft. Felovite II is a very good
vitamin/mineral suppliment, and he sounds like he can use one. Pet-Tinic
is also a vitamin, and is used to treat anemia in cats because it's a very
good iron suppliment. Linatone is good, too, mostly for healthy skin and
coat. You squirt that on the food.
Elevated stress can cause some factors in his blood work to be off,
but depending on what they're looking for, it may not be significant. Steress
can raise his creatinine level, as it does in multiple-cat households like
ours.
I'm concerned that he's not getting enough liquids in his system, which
can contribute to the constipation. Try giving him some chicken broth to
drink (I use College Inn Low Salt Chicken Broth and dilute it 1:1 with
water.) in addition to leaving water out for him. I also roast turkey wings
and make a stock from them.
You wrote to Shirley: when Mag was 2 yrs. old and had a nail infection
he was given an antibiotic. that this "stripped" his intestines thus causing
a serious anemia problem. This was when they put him on pred. They said
he had symptoms of FIV or leukemia, but the blood did not show it, so in
order to keep him from being anemic that was the method of treatment. Since
that time if he had bouts of anemia they would increase the dosage of the
Pred than decrease when the symtoms would subside. The asthma did not appear
until age 7, thus the additional medication. I have gone from one whole
Pred (1/2 twice daily) this time last week to 1/4 per day as of yesterday.
I hope that was not too soon.
I've never heard of treating anemia with pred. It's anti-inflammatory
and sometimes used for a few days as an appetite stimulant. Your vet may
have used it thinking of reducing inflammation in his bowel. I would never
have kept a cat that young on pred for so many years. He's treating the
symptoms, not the disease.
What are you feeding him? Commercial cat foods, that is, anything you
can buy off a supermarket shelf, contain a lot of things that can actually
cause illness in cats. If his BS is so high, he may be becoming diabetic
and there are things he shouldn't eat. I do feed some commercial food,
but our cats get fresh, raw, red meat (London Broil, sirloin and round
cut in tiny, bite size pieces) every day, plus raw chicken and turkey.
It seems to be working, they're a healthy bunch and you can't tell the
FeLV+ cats from the FeLV neg. cats. Our FIV+ blind cat will be 10 years
old in January. FIV+ cats are supposed to live for 5 years.
Bringing him down from 5mg pred a day, I would give 1/2 pill at night
and 1/4 pill in the morning for 7 days, then go to 1/4 pill twice a day
for 7 days. Then, see how he is. A cats metabolism is nocturnal and single
doses or the larger of a split dose of a med should be given at night.
You may have to bring the dose up again. I think I mentioned in a previous
e-mail that I think he may be pred-dependant. Cortisone is produced in
the adrenal glands and sometimes, they don't kick back in when the pred
is lowered or stopped and he could go into adrenal gland failure.
Globulin is directly connected with his immune response. Ask your vet
about Interferon. It's a colorless, odorless, tasteless liquid that you
squirt into his mouth and is used as an immune system booster. Human AIDS
patients take it, also sick FIV+ and FeLV+ cats, but a cat doesn't have
to have FeLV or FIV to use it. It's used for 7 to 10 days on, then off,
then on again, then off, and so on. If it's used every day. it stops working.
It usually takes about a month for the effects to take hold. The dose is
usually 1mL a day. I accidentally overdosed a cat with 3mL and the next
day, she was a whole lot better. As far as I've been able to find out,
there's no bad effect from an overdose. But, I wouldn't do it all the time.
I have no doubt that the pred has caused his present illness, in aprt
or in whole, but taking him off it at this point may not be the answer.
I think you can do more good with the suppliments I mentioned and feeding
him a natural diet to get his strength up again. Also, I think I mentioned
insulin for diabetes.
I looked through Shirley's site. She doesn't prescribe therapy for particular
situations. That would be practicing without a license, and that's illegal.
This is the only reference I found for an alternative to cortisone: "1.
Why Destroy the Pets/Animals Immune System with Cortisone shots when a
six dollar bottle of Herbal Licorice root or Yucca Extract does the job
well - balances the adrenal safely! " Your cat was placed on cortisone
to alleviate symptoms of a drug reaction, not for adrenal gland malfunction.
Shirley does have a list of Holistic Vets on her site. Some do telephone
consults, but they all charge for it. See if you can bring this URL up,
it's a list of holistic
vets by state: http://www.altvetmed.com/ahvmadir.html There are several
in Kentucky.
Holistic veterinary medicine is a science. Herbal renedies can have
side effets, just as conventional medicines do. You have to know what you're
doing before using them. What works for one may not work for another.
So, before you try anything, I would suggest that you consult a holistic
vet about it. At this point, you may not be able to take him off the steroids.
Also, I would think about taking him to another vet for a second opinion
and re-evaluation of his condition.
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Steroids
The sleaziest of drugs
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Cats
and Steroids Steroids don't cure anything...they can mask symptoms
of a serious illness and weaken the cats immune system.
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Stephen F. Sundlof, D.V.M., Ph.D - "NSAIDs carry a risk of side
effects, or adverse reactions. Most adverse reactions are mild, but some
may be serious, especially if the drugs are not used according to labeled
directions. Some reactions result in permanent damage or even death.
The most common side effects from NSAIDs include vomiting, loss of appetite,
depression, lethargy, and diarrhea. Serious side effects include gastrointestinal
bleeding, ulcers, perforations, kidney damage, and liver problems. Stephen
F. Sundlof, D.V.M., Ph.D., Director of the Food and Drug Administration's
Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM).
"It's important for pet owners to be aware of the risks and benefits
of all drugs, including NSAIDs, so that they can make informed decisions
about their pets' health care," says Sundlof. "Owners who give their dog
NSAIDs need to know the side effects to watch for that indicate their pet
needs medical attention."
"A growing number of vets are stating that processed pet food is the
main
cause of illness and premature death in the modern dog and cat. In
December 1995, the British Journal of Small Animal Practice published a
paper contending that processed pet food suppresses the immune system
and leads to liver, kidney, heart and other diseases. This research,
initially conducted by Dr Tom Lonsdale, was researched further by the Australian
Veterinary Association and proven to be correct." Learn
more how you can improve your animal's immune system and overall health
and avoid dangerous medication
Mike Richards, DVM : "Corticosteroids occur naturally in both
dogs and cats. They are produced by the adrenal gland. They have effects
on most of the body's systems. For this reason, using them therapeutically
tends to produce a lot of side effects.
Coping
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but How Do You Handle the Side Effects? by Eugenia Zukerman, Julie
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"When flutist Eugenia Zukerman developed a rare lung disease and
began taking the powerful drug prednisone as part of her treatment, she
was subjected--with little choice and less preparation--to a barrage of
side effects: intense mood swings, bloating, changes in her hair and skin,
gastrointestinal problems, and more." Amazon.com Editorial
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Cats are more resistant than dogs to the effects (and side-effects)
of corticosteroids.
The most common side effects associated with the use of corticosteroids
are increased drinking, urinating and appetite. These effects are less
noticeable in cats than dogs but weight gain does seem to accompany the
use of corticosteorids in cats pretty frequently.
Prednisone and other corticosteroids may cause other side effects, as
well. Hairloss, dullness or thinning of the haircoat is occasionally seen
in cats. Thinning of the skin and increased susceptibility to skin infections
may occur. Panting is commonly seen in dogs as a side effect of corticosteroid
use and is seen less frequently in cats, as well. We have had a couple
of feline patients who developed diarrhea as a side effect of prednisone
usage. Ulcers are reported to occur sometimes after corticosteroid usage
but I don't recall seeing this problem in any of our patients.
Generalized immune suppression can occur, particularly at higher corticosteroid
doses or with frequent administration of corticosteroids. This is the side
effect that we worry the most about in cats, as there is some evidence
that corticosteroids can make it possible for dormant feline leukemia virus
or herpes virus infections to reappear. It is a good idea to watch carefully
for signs of illness when it is necessary to use corticosteroids in a cat
and to report any signs of illness to your vet as soon as possible.
Corticosteroid may lead to an increased incidence of pancreatitis in
dogs but I am not sure if this problem occurs in cats. Use of cortisones
makes it harder to control insulin dosages in diabetic pets and they may
even help to induce diabetes in susceptible pets.
In people, corticosteroid induced pyschoses are reported. I honestly
think that this occasionally occurs in pets but have no real scientific
data to support that belief. Still, if your cat starts hiding out all day,
is more aggressive, or exhibits any recognizable behavioral changes it
would be worthwhile to report them to your vet.
There are probably other side effects that I haven't thought of. Sometimes
when I look at the lists of things that corticosteroids do that aren't
good for the patient it is hard to understand why we use them. But it is
important to remember that they also have beneficial effects, as you have
seen. As long as the beneficial effects are important and are providing
an increased quality of life it seems reasonable to use corticosteroids.
You just have to be careful to watch out for the pitfalls and adjust treatment
plans accordingly." Mike Richards, DVM
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"Bart Classen, a Maryland physician, published data showing that
diabetes rates rose significantly in New Zealand following a massive hepatitis
B vaccine campaign in young children, and that diabetes rates also went
up sharply in Finland after three new childhood vaccines were introduced."
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In fall 1997, two influential professional magazines featured articles
asking the question: Has the decrease of infectious diseases in childhood
through the mass use of vaccines been replaced with an increase in chronic
diseases such as diabetes and asthma? The Economist, a prestigious international
magazine read by world leaders in government, business and public policy,
and Science News, a magazine read by both health care professionals and
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suit One hundred years ago, children received 1 vaccine (the smallpox
vaccine). Forty years ago, children received 5 vaccines routinely (diphtheria,
pertussis, tetanus, polio, and smallpox vaccines) and as many as 8 shots
by 2 years of age. Children now receive 52 vaccines, in the form of 15
shots, by the time they are 6 months of age if they receive all the recommend
shots, including the Prevnar pediatric pneumonia shot.
Congressman is calling for criminal penalties for any government
agency that knew about the dangers of thimerosal in vaccines and did nothing
to protect American children.
Congressman Dan Burton (R-Indiana)
during Congressional Hearing: "You mean to tell me that since 1929, we've
been using Thimerosal, and the only test that you know of is from
1929, and every one of those people had mennigitis, and they all died?"
For nearly an hour, Burton repeatedly asked FDA and CDC officials what
they knew and when they knew it. (Thimerosal contains a related mercury
compound called ethyl mercury. Mercury is a toxic metal that can cause
immune, sensory, neurological, motor, and behavioral dysfunctions.)
Please get informed! Enter the vaccine information
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Excerpt from the Wall Street
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Worries About Safety Of Its Anthrax Vaccine Put the Army in a Bind.
Soldiers Ordered Inoculated Against Biological Threat Claim Harsh Side
Effects. "...But soon after his first inoculation in February, the
29-years-old Mr. Nietupski showed up at an urgent -care facility with sores
all over his mouth and throat. "The side of my tongue was all raw with
little canker sores, and bloody mucus was coming out of my nose, " Mr.
Nietupski says. His maladies, ultimately diagnosed as an autoimmune disorder
in which his body accidentaly attacked itself, grew worse as he got the
next two installements of the six-shot regime. Mr. Nietupski and several
of the doctors who have examined him, believe the anthrax vaccine caused
his severe reaction and may also be to blame for the blood clots
Mr. Nietupski experienced in his legs months later."read
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