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Posted by Lauren777 (Member # 31163) on :
 
I was just wondering if anyone has used this before? It is supposed to help regulate my ANS.
 
Posted by nonna05 (Member # 33557) on :
 
what is ANS??
 
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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ANS = autonomic nervous system

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autonomic_nervous_system
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
Lauren,

I'm not familiar with it but has your ILADS-educated LLMD recommended this? If not, I would ask your LLMD.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyridostigmine

Mestinon (Pyridostigmine bromide)
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[ 03-03-2012, 11:37 PM: Message edited by: Keebler ]
 
Posted by ktkdommer (Member # 29020) on :
 
My son was on mestinon for a year due to ANS. It was the only thing that moved his stomach. Nothing else worked.

Once his Lyme disease got in check he was able to wean off of it.
 
Posted by Lauren777 (Member # 31163) on :
 
Keebler-Dr. H from CA put me on it. He is a LLMD. I will check the side effects... Sounds scary!!!

I started it yesterday with no change so far.

Thank you very much for the resources and advice I appreciate it.

Ktkdommer- did he have any side effects short/long term?
Thanks
 
Posted by ktkdommer (Member # 29020) on :
 
Lauren-
No side effects what so ever. Only good results. He mostly took it to move the frozen stomach- gastroparesis which went along with his POTS.
 
Posted by Lauren777 (Member # 31163) on :
 
Thank you ktkdommer that is good to know!
 
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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Lauren,

You are in good hands with Dr. H. Excellent reputation. Glad to hear of ktkdommer's son's experience, too.

As with the report of any side-effects, there are always mitigating circumstances (some of which we just can't know).

As long as your LLMD is guiding you with a total protocol and support measures, you can breathe more easily.
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Posted by WhitneyS (Member # 25666) on :
 
How is this different from something like Reglan or Donperidon?

I have horrrible stomach problems (chronic constipation). Lauren I see Dr H too, and we haven't tried this yet for my GI trouble.
 
Posted by Lauren777 (Member # 31163) on :
 
Thank you ktkdommer that is good to know!
 


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