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multivitamin
Mon, 05/10/2010 - 21:47When asked one neurologist if I could take a daily multivitamin, he responded "no" and went onto say that theres all sorts of stuff in them. I inferred that he meant the "all sorts of stuff" could cause a seizure.
I asked my current neurologist if I could take a daily multivitamin and she said "yes".
Anyone else had any experience or have any knowledge regarding this?
Jason
Comments
Re: multivitamin
Submitted by wichitarick1 on Tue, 2010-05-11 - 11:32
peace R.C.
I can say this. I have been in a drug study for some time now.
My original statements to them were I take a MV and it did not raise a concern OF ANY KIND.
I am still doing this and still reporting it . This info. has passed though the hands AND MINDS of a whole host of people ,including my neuro ,nurses,pharmacist's and I have had a new drug added and with it new people at a different hospital and pharmacists to fill it and hopefully matching the med with the other med and what ever I have taken.
I have had a lot of bad reactions to meds and I am very nosy and well read before I take them and although I have seen this system fail miserably, My trust has been pretty good in this many people . Rick
peace R.C.
I can say this. I have been in a drug study for some time now.
My original statements to them were I take a MV and it did not raise a concern OF ANY KIND.
I am still doing this and still reporting it . This info. has passed though the hands AND MINDS of a whole host of people ,including my neuro ,nurses,pharmacist's and I have had a new drug added and with it new people at a different hospital and pharmacists to fill it and hopefully matching the med with the other med and what ever I have taken.
I have had a lot of bad reactions to meds and I am very nosy and well read before I take them and although I have seen this system fail miserably, My trust has been pretty good in this many people . Rick
Re: multivitamin
Submitted by staystrong on Tue, 2010-05-11 - 01:38
Jason,
Yes I do reccomend multivitamins, and high quality ones at that. There is a great variance in the quality of the MV product just like anything else. Also, the way the MV effects your body is of great importance. For example, I am healthy as a horse because I take my daily MV and eat fairly well.
My last blood test prooved that dilantin had been robbing my body of VITAMIN D and my doctor TOLD me to supplement on top of my daily vitamin for a certain time period.
Vitamins are very important, and Omega 3's thru eating plenty of fish ;-)
I hope you start a comfortable relationship with a quality doctor. Where are you located?
Jason,
Yes I do reccomend multivitamins, and high quality ones at that. There is a great variance in the quality of the MV product just like anything else. Also, the way the MV effects your body is of great importance. For example, I am healthy as a horse because I take my daily MV and eat fairly well.
My last blood test prooved that dilantin had been robbing my body of VITAMIN D and my doctor TOLD me to supplement on top of my daily vitamin for a certain time period.
Vitamins are very important, and Omega 3's thru eating plenty of fish ;-)
I hope you start a comfortable relationship with a quality doctor. Where are you located?
Re: multivitamin
Submitted by pwalker on Mon, 2010-05-10 - 23:39
My neuro wants to know about everything I take, before I take it, including anything herbal. I don't take vitamins, only Omega 3-6-9. As long as you're eating healthy, I really don't see any need. Unless your doc is concerned that vitamins may be too enhanced and could interfer with your sleep or meds. Sometimes I have better luck talking with my pharmacist about interactions.
Hopeful4cure
My neuro wants to know about everything I take, before I take it, including anything herbal. I don't take vitamins, only Omega 3-6-9. As long as you're eating healthy, I really don't see any need. Unless your doc is concerned that vitamins may be too enhanced and could interfer with your sleep or meds. Sometimes I have better luck talking with my pharmacist about interactions.
Hopeful4cure