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Old 08-13-2012, 07:07 AM   #1
Deb33
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Re: Curcumin

I was on a bunch of supplements and my Onc was fine with everything as long as I did nothing 3 days before and 3 days after. Seemed to be his point of view. He did take note of some of the things I discovered along the way but I'm not sure he is recommending them to others.
- B6/12 shots twice a week during Xeloda - never had an issue with feet or hands.
- DRibose powder daily during Herceptin - muga score went from 70% to 75%.
- Weekly Glutathione IV's during Carbo - limited neuropathy side effects.
- L Glutamine daily after 3rd chemo - stopped muscle cramping.
- Weekly acupuncture - removed nausea

And on another vain note - my hair came in thick, full and a little wavy unlike the majority who have kinky, damaged hair growth initially. I have been told that those of us who take additional nutrition have better luck with a normal hair shaft.
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