Do You Know: (Say) Top 6 Vits/Supps To AVOID Because They're Immune-Supporting?

[TOBEY32]

Of course it might also have to do with how MUCH of something you take.
Any supplement "guru's" out there that feel they know, or are willing to speculate?

David

[Dirty Don]

Many docs just blow supplements off as they don't stay in the body long enough at large enough amounts to do much good. Best to you.

[LisaT]

I have no particular specialized knowledge but I avoid things like echinacea etc. that boost immunity just in case it boosts it too much.

[Alysia]

Michelle (where are you Mich ?) told me that vitamin E in creams is not allowed to us.

[mishb]

There are a few others as well, like some of the B vitamins and also Magnesium, I think.
I'm actually on a bit of a holiday on the Gold Coast at the moment, so I haven't got a good internet connection to check these out correctly, but will in a few days when I get home........and then I will have lots of posts to catch up on :razz:

[LisaT]

Shall we start a list of the supplements that we have learned we should be taking? Here is a list of those I take, always check with your own pharmacist or dr. First as I'm sure you all know:

vitamin D (up to 4,000 IU per day)
iron (I'm anemic)
calcium magnesium
sometimes extra magnesium--I've found 'Calm' powder which you mix into a drink can help a headache. It's expensive though; I'd like to find a place I can buy it in bulk for a better price.
glutathione (antioxidant)
vitamin C
zinc
selenium
fish oil
probiotic

and when I catch a bug:
oil of oregano
thieves' oil topically -- Marseille's Remedy (http://marseillesremedy.com) (I just noticed that one thing it is supposed to do, however, is boost immunity, so def. don't use it without checking with your own medical team...)

i don't take all of these every day, although most of them I think I should. I forget, or sometimes just can't physically get down so many pills. So, I pick and choose the ones I feel I need at any given time, or those I happen to remember. Many of them I learned about from the Immune System Cure (The Immune System Recovery Plan, http://www.amazon.ca/The-Immune-System-Recovery-Plan/dp/1451694970/ref=pd_sim_b_5?ie=UTF8&refRID=00HE1QFCER4HHXME7RX2, which includes a list of supplements for autoimmune conditions. It can't hurt to say it one more time; check with your own doc.. Or pharmacist... before taking any new ones. I'd love to see what others take or find helpful as well.

[bobg56]

So is it OK to have probiotic yogurt with Wegeners? I am currently taking Prednisone & Bactrim. Plus Cytoxan IV once a month. Or is the live bacteria harmful to the weakened immune system?

Thanks,

Bob

[annekat]

I have not heard anything convincing to the effect that yogurt or probiotics are bad for people with WG. I think there are good reasons to take probiotics and eat yogurt, to aid in digestion, keep the gut healthier, etc. Others know more than I about this.

[Alias]

My rheumatologist specifically recommended taking a daily probiotic.

[godgirl]

I take a probiotic as well. Also take a multivitamin. That in retrospect maybe I shouldn't be taking...

Also, vitamin D, riboflavin (for migraines), potassium and fish oil.

[annekat]

I take a multivitamin, Vitamin C, D3, Calcium + magnesium, and Lysine.

[Ruotsi1]

I take a multivitamin, 1600 mg calcium, 2800 mg vitamin d3, b-complex (as needed for energy), and turmeric capsules (anti-inflammatory)...plus all my meds