Hi Robind,
I have been researching taking Strontium II for bone building as it is a natural product - a mineral - with no known side effects. The product I have is produced by a company called Advanced Orthormolecular Research (AOR) in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. I asked my onc about it and he said it would be fine; however I may have some kidney issues so I'm waiting to take it after I see the nephrologist Sept. 2. There is a lot of info on the 'net about it in case you (or someone else) is interested. Strontium works with calcium, but not taken at the same time.
I watched PBS some time ago and the speaker said something which stuck in my mind. When dealing with a disease or physical condition try to take natural products first. Only as a last resort did he recommend taking chemical products. Of course, there are some conditions that require chemicals but by & large Mother Nature provides a healthier approach if we take time to search them out.
I was having some muscle/joint pain but found that taking magnesium every day allieviated the discomfort. I'm glad you're doing ok with that issue. It's also a natural tranquilizer so taken before bed will help with sleeping. I find that if I exercise daily I feel much less stiffness....but then, I am 56
For me, I think being done with Herceptin will be one less burden. Every time I go I get amped up and nervous, and it forces me to think about the 'c' word again. I know that some people find not being on any treatment is the scary part - maybe I'll find that is true. But we have to trust that everything we've done, and are doing, is working.
I just had a Herceptin yesterday and was feeling pretty good before that. Now it's back to tummy issues and fatigue, achy joints and a chilly feeling for a day or so. Don't think I will miss it!
Take good care,
Diannes
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