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3 days agoHi Chad,
I'm sure you are well aware that there is no cure for Myotonic Dystrophy and studies are limited. This is what the Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation (MDF) says about the disease :
- No Cure, Focus on Management: DM is progressive, but managing symptoms is crucial for well-being.
- Symptomatic Treatments: These help manage issues like muscle weakness, heart problems, and breathing difficulties.
- Proactive Care: Early intervention and consistent care (cardiology, respiratory, physical therapy) can prevent or lessen severe complications.
- Quality of Life: The goal of current care is to maintain function, improve daily living, and support the community.
- Research & Advocacy: MDF actively supports research for future cures and advocates for better access to care and therapies.
So, as you can see treatment is fairly limited.
Six supplements you can look into for Myotonic Dystrophy are :
1. Vitamin D - Often deficient with a broad spectrum of useful activities while having synergy with melatonin. Muscle protective effects.
2. Astaxanthin - Muscle supportive and potent anti inflammatory. Mitochondria antioxidant and promotes mitochondrial biogenesis as does melatonin. Muscle protective effects.
3. Inulin - For gut dysbiosis typically seen in this disease and increases short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) which are decreased in this disease. Anti inflammatory effects as well as muscle protective effects.
4. Melatonin - In topical and oral forms. Good for muscle and gut integrity and for antifibrotic effects. Muscle protective effects. I describe how to make melatonin lotion here :
https://www.earthclinic.com/supplements/melatonin-lotion.html
5. Glycine - Promotes muscle regeneration and like melatonin, has antifibrotic effects while working against muscle wasting. Muscle protective effects.
6. Berberine - Work's against insulin resistance which is commonly seen in myotonic dystrophy, anti inflammatory and antifibrotic. Potent antioxidant. Muscle protective effects.
This group of supplements have direct and indirect uses as well as synergy for Myotonic Dystrophy and may be beneficial for potentially slowing progression and reducing disease severity.
Art
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Re: Elevated Liver Enzymes
4 days agoThank you so much for your input, I greatly appreciate it! I will definitely look into adding those to my daily intake of vitamins and supplements
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4 days agoI tried Apple Cider Vinegar in 8oz of water and waited but nothing helped. I tried everything I knew, showering, pressure on temples, chugging water but finally I tried the peppermint essential oil on the temples, I put some one my necks lymph nodes since they were throbbing too, I also rubbed across my forehead and put behind my neck. I only used two drops since its potent, I closed my eyes and waited and I feel intense relief now. I waited about ten minutes and now the pressure has finally lifted. I still feel the headache but the pain is gone! Maybe I can take a short nap now for more relief. Thanks you EC! I love you guys.
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In combination with your gut healing, it should make a huge difference. Please keep us posted!
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Buying Borax in Spain (2)
4 days agoHi Ramon,
This is how Google AI describes the supplement you linked to, Borax Decahydrate and how it describes 20 Mule Team Borax, the form typically reported about on Earth Clinic :
Is 20 Mule Team Borax the same as Sodium Tetraborate Decahydrate ?
Answer :
Yes, 20 Mule Team Borax is essentially the same as sodium tetraborate decahydrate, as that is its primary chemical name and composition, referring to the mineral borax (Na_2B_4O_7cdot10H_2O) that's mined and sold as a cleaning booster. While "borax" can refer to different forms (like pentahydrate), the common household product, 20 Mule Team Borax, is specifically the decahydrate (ten water molecules), making them chemically identical in the context of home use.
Is Borax Decahydrate the same thing as Sodium Tetraborate Decahydrate?
Answer :
Yes, Borax decahydrate and sodium tetraborate decahydrate are the same substance
, with "borax" being the common name and sodium tetraborate decahydrate the chemical name for the compound with the formula
Na2B4O7⋅10H2Ocap N a sub 2 cap B sub 4 cap O sub 7 center dot 10 cap H sub 2 cap O
𝑁𝑎2𝐵4𝑂7⋅10𝐻2𝑂, commonly used in cleaning, pest control, and crafts. They refer to the same hydrated mineral, which is a white, water-soluble crystal.
Chemical Formula:
Na2B4O7⋅10H2Ocap N a sub 2 cap B sub 4 cap O sub 7 center dot 10 cap H sub 2 cap O
𝑁𝑎2𝐵4𝑂7⋅10𝐻2𝑂.
Common Names: Borax, borax decahydrate, sodium borate decahydrate, sodium tetraborate decahydrate.
Uses: Detergents, cleaning agents, flux, pest control, and even in some cosmetics.
Note: While "borax" can refer to other hydration states (like pentahydrate or anhydrous), the decahydrate form is the most common household product.
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4 days agoI know this may be a long shot since this was posted a while ago but I'd like more information from Linda about her experience. I too have Myotonic Dystrophy and have been working diligently to find ways to slow or stop the progression. If not for me, for any of my 5 children that may end up with this. I'd also appreciate any and all information others have gathered with experiences of things that helped. Thank you
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4 days agoi am taking 5000 mcg Biotin made by Jarrow Formulas.
I've found the best thing that works (for me anyways) is avoiding Flour/gluten and dairy. I [highly] suspect I may have celiacs disease (even though I havent been officially diagnosed), and dermatitis can be one of the symptoms of celiacs disease. I have seen people with celiacs also have problems with constipation, which kinda makes everything point to celiacs. I'm assuming the celiacs gave me leaky gut which is why I no longer tolerate dairy. I will try the magnesium carbonate & inositol. thank you
