Yeah! The pineapple works great!
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Jeanne
Apr 21, 2010, 8:01:06 PM4/21/10
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I was told by Yvonne that pineapple helps with the side affects of the
Avonex shot. Which I've been taken for about 10 yrs give or take. I
have a very bad memory due to M.S. The side effect over time eased up
like my doctor told me they would but still the muscle aches, headache
and shivers from running a fever were horrible. Well my doctor put me
on a RX pain medication to help with the symptoms. With the fatigue
factor that comes with M.S. you just don't what to spend anymore time
laying in bed than you have to! So I would try and go with out the
pain meds but most of the time had no chose....pain or being sleepy.
The first time I took the pineapple I took it an hour after the
injection. I felt like it helped a little but not what I was hoping. I
emailed Yvonne and she let me know it needs to be about an hour before
and the more pineapple the better! The next time it took.....Wow what
a difference! I did take my Advil but didn't need the pain meds! It
was great sleep like a baby. No fever no chills very little body
aches! And the next day I could actually function. I wish I know about
this years ago. And I'm planning on telling the people my Infusion
group that take Avonex and my neurologist about it tomorrow at my next
infusion... I also take Solumedrol. Thanks Yvonne for making Avonex
not so bad!
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Avonex shot. Which I've been taken for about 10 yrs give or take. I
have a very bad memory due to M.S. The side effect over time eased up
like my doctor told me they would but still the muscle aches, headache
and shivers from running a fever were horrible. Well my doctor put me
on a RX pain medication to help with the symptoms. With the fatigue
factor that comes with M.S. you just don't what to spend anymore time
laying in bed than you have to! So I would try and go with out the
pain meds but most of the time had no chose....pain or being sleepy.
The first time I took the pineapple I took it an hour after the
injection. I felt like it helped a little but not what I was hoping. I
emailed Yvonne and she let me know it needs to be about an hour before
and the more pineapple the better! The next time it took.....Wow what
a difference! I did take my Advil but didn't need the pain meds! It
was great sleep like a baby. No fever no chills very little body
aches! And the next day I could actually function. I wish I know about
this years ago. And I'm planning on telling the people my Infusion
group that take Avonex and my neurologist about it tomorrow at my next
infusion... I also take Solumedrol. Thanks Yvonne for making Avonex
not so bad!
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YvonneD
Apr 21, 2010, 9:07:35 PM4/21/10
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Thanks so much for putting your experience up here. I hope more people
will do the same - the more people we can alert about this, the
better!
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will do the same - the more people we can alert about this, the
better!
Jeanne
Apr 21, 2010, 9:46:42 PM4/21/10
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Absolutely! And as for the acid of the pineapple. Most definitely
brush and floss after eating it. As a dental assistant I know that
brushing just isn't good enough. Just brushing doesn't clean between
the teeth where it will be stuck there til you do! I have a problem
with it burning my lips and tongue. So I also brush my tongue. My lips
now I will be putting some Vaseline on my lips to protect them. I sure
hope more people read and try the pineapple! I really does change the
bad effects of Avonex! Besides what is the harm in just trying
it....then you'll know how well it work!
brush and floss after eating it. As a dental assistant I know that
brushing just isn't good enough. Just brushing doesn't clean between
the teeth where it will be stuck there til you do! I have a problem
with it burning my lips and tongue. So I also brush my tongue. My lips
now I will be putting some Vaseline on my lips to protect them. I sure
hope more people read and try the pineapple! I really does change the
bad effects of Avonex! Besides what is the harm in just trying
it....then you'll know how well it work!
Yvonne Decelis
Apr 21, 2010, 10:06:35 PM4/21/10
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I agree. I use Sensodyne Pronamel twice a day (and Listerine mouthwash 2x/daily if I remember both times), floss and rubber tip. Have a tongue scraper but haven't mastered not getting nauseous when using it.--
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Yvonne Decelis
Apr 21, 2010, 10:06:51 PM4/21/10
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oh yes - and "rubber tipping" and flossing daily
Jeanne
Apr 21, 2010, 10:40:16 PM4/21/10
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Ahhhh yes gagging is a big problem when it comes to brushing or
scraping the tongue. I even do it on occasion. The doctor I work for
told me that the problem is you oush your tongue to the back of your
throat which gags you. So just try and relax and when you feel it
coming on take a second and relax you tongue and try again. My post
nasal drip get me so I try and lean forward and that helps. I hope
this helps you out with the nausea! And good for you with the rub tip.
Most people have no ideal how much this can help strengthen your gum
tissue and help with receding tissue.
On Apr 21, 10:06 pm, Yvonne Decelis <yvonnedece...@gmail.com> wrote:
> oh yes - and "rubber tipping" and flossing daily
>
scraping the tongue. I even do it on occasion. The doctor I work for
told me that the problem is you oush your tongue to the back of your
throat which gags you. So just try and relax and when you feel it
coming on take a second and relax you tongue and try again. My post
nasal drip get me so I try and lean forward and that helps. I hope
this helps you out with the nausea! And good for you with the rub tip.
Most people have no ideal how much this can help strengthen your gum
tissue and help with receding tissue.
On Apr 21, 10:06 pm, Yvonne Decelis <yvonnedece...@gmail.com> wrote:
> oh yes - and "rubber tipping" and flossing daily
>
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