MRI head CT chest,abdomen,pelvis NORMAL

[michele u]

This is the only time i've had scans that actually say NORMAL. They usually put all the other strange stuff they see.My liver enzymes up are probably due to either the Bactrim i'm on or the herbs i take. He said to back off on them. It's hard because now i will have to pick and choose. Gina, if your reading this what do you think i should stay on? I want to stay on my Maitake mushroom tablets. I don't think these can be toxic. Would like anyones suggestions about which herbs are bad for ones liver.

[StephN]

Way to go, woman! That is just what I expected to hear.
Now you can breathe a LOT easier.

Are you taking anything that is LIVER cleansing such as Standardized Milk Thistle?? Or teas with red clover and other things good for the blood and liver?
We already had a thread some time back on this board on how certain herbs and supplements can throw off the enzymes and other values in our blood work. Don't know if I can find it and I did not save it - just recall the general gist of the posts. Maybe Al started it?
I eat a lot of SHIITAKE mushrooms - they are good against cancer as well. Try to have them once a week.

Anyway - all the positive thinking did some GOOD.

[Tom]

Hi Michele. What herbs and supplements are you taking besides the Maiitake mushrooms?

Tom

[Maryanne]

Michele,

I have been following along with your posts all week. Great News!
I am so happy for you. I guess some prayers do get answered.

Maryanne

[lexigirl]

Michelle,
I am so relieved to hear that your scans are all clear. I have been thinking of you often. Praise the Lord!
Lexi

[tammymarie1971]

Great news Michele!!!!
Tammy

[jener8er]

Hi Michelle, so glad to hear everything was NORMAL - isn't that a great word? :))

Enjoy your "normalness"!
Jen

[Becky]

Michelle


How can a hero be normal? They should just say clean as a whistle. I knew it would be fine.

As far as your supplements, as Tom asked, what are you taking besides the Maitake (I take them as well).

Love and Peace

Becky

[JoanM]

Michelle,

"Congratulations!" I have been following your posts and I can only imagine the relief you felt when you got the new. Isn't 'normal' a wonderful word to hear?
I am very happy for you and wish you all the best.

Joan M

[Barbara2]

That's great news, Michelle. Many prayers were answered. Isn't it great to be able to have normal thoughts again, and not have to fret so on what you might find out?? We've all been there......

Many blessings,
Barbara

[Barbara H.]

This is the news we have been waiting for.
Best wishes,
Barbara H.

[Lolly]

Michele, WHEW!!! So glad to hear the good news :) I'm no expert on the herbals, and I'm not taking any right now except drinking a cup of Detox AM each day...

<3 Lolly

[Rupali]

Hi Michele,
Maitake cannot do harm to liver.
I think u shouldkeep taking maitake as there are clinical studies going on which show benefits of Maitake...
List out your supplements.
Regards,
Rupali

[michele u]

Thanks everyone,

Tom i take
Maitake mushroom tablets 2 a day
curcurmin table 1 day
evening primrose 1 day
flax seed tablet 1 day
green tea tablet 1 day
co Q 10 150mg


I didn't think these were too liver damaging? Would love some insight

[Julie2]

Hi Michelle,

I am so relieved to hear that your scans are all clear. Please relax and enjoy.
I take Maitake/shaitake pills too,they seem to be OK without any side affects.

Julie

[Barbara]

Michele:

I am very happy to hear all your scans were clean. You deserve this good news.

Barbara

[kristen]

Michelle,

I didn't think you would ever post! Congratulations on your Normal scans. I am so happy for you. Probably not as happy as you, but I am just so happy. love to ya,

[sassy]

Wonderful news! Normal is divine!

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[Lolly]

Michele, I read that infection can sometimes cause liver enzymes to go up; since you have a bladder infection maybe that's why your's are up? Ask your doc.

<3 Lolly

[RhondaH]

That is Awesome news!

Rhonda

[CherylS]

Michelle, I have watched your courage and prayed for you from time to time, but I was really goin at it this time. I felt for you so deeply. Congratulations on your great news! You must feel just wonderful now. And are we seeing evidence of success with the trials you have been so brave to participate in?

I am taking way more supplements than you! I started about 6 weeks ago, and I ran them all by my onc. She was pleased, but it makes your list look pretty short so now I'm kind of nervous I'm doing too much?????

Have a Great Christmas!!!!! You deserve it.

[Kim in CA]

Hey Michelle,

That's just wonderful news. What a great holiday present!

Love, Kim

[lu ann]

Great news, Michele. It gives all of us hope when we can share in each others victories. Blessings, Lu Ann.

[Sheila]

Michelle
What great news...makes this season seem so much more special....may you continue to always get great news...prayer works!

[kk1]

Great New!!! I've been thinking of you all week.

KK1

[sherri]

Dear Michelle,

I'm so glad for the great news. There is one thing I like to tell you; you are very worried all the time. I know this terrible disease has done this to us, but remember "don't die before you die" and "don't worry every day, if it comes back you deal with it that day, enjoy today".
Big hug,

[TriciaK]

What wonderful news, Michele!! You have been an inspiration to me, and I know to many others. We've all been praying for this good news. This should be a great Christmas for you and your family, and the new year has to look brighter. Relax and enjoy "normal"! Hugs, Tricia

[anne]

I was just thinking about you earlier in the week. So glad to hear everything is fine. Keep smiling;)

Anne

[Gina]

Yes, Michele..this is truly WONDERFUL news...and I am so proud of you have consistently been so PRO-ACTIVE in getting all the scans and second opinions and other information you needed to make informed decisions ALL ALONG THE WAY. Congratulations and keep up the good work. I say keep taking the mushroom...keep taking anything you are using that is food-based if you think it is helping and making you feel better and better. I would definitely stay on the olive leaf or olive oil..whichever you are using..keep zinc'ing those feet, girl..smile..I know it gets to be a pain, but you need to keep your lymphs up for good energy and long-term her-2 stability. I would be sure I was getting plenty of magnesium in my diet or take an extra tab or so, as we've discussed. I know the Evening Primrose /GLA issue is so controversial...but for folks who are ER-PR-her-2+++ and premenstral...I think it is a great supplement with her-2 mediated disease, just be sure NOT TO TAKE TOO MUCH of it..no more than 500mg a day...some herbalists recommend not taking it at all the week of your cycle, because in some folks, it can make cramping more painful. In the non-cancer world, it is usually prescribed to relieve PMS breast tenderness...magnesium will help with that as well and often alleviate the headaches with PMS as well. I am not sure what else you are doing, but just remember this basic rule of thumb: As long as the body is working more or less normally, if you ingest too much of something, the body is naturally programmed to get rid of whatever it is, as long as you have good kidney and bowel function. The danger of deficiency in her-2 mediated disease is much greater and harder to diagnose because as we have seen, one can be deficient in many subtle ways...KEEP up the GREAT work...if you want to discuss more in depth, just e-mail me any time...AGAIN, I am so THRILLED FOR YOU!--Gina Popp GPopp@Comcast.net