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I use Nordic Naturals Omega-3 - it was recommended by a physician who is also well versed in supplements - I take 3x1000mg/day
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Welcome to Lymenet! I'm so glad you found us! You've come to the right place for education and support!
The following is some links that may be helpful to you:
People seeking doctors might be able to get help from their state online information and support group. Nearly 3,400 people belong to state groups. Some of the groups are small but more than 20 of them have 50 or more people and seven have over 100.
The groups are moderated and you have to apply. Most don't allow doctor names, but once on the group, you can ask for doctors in a certain area and ask people to email you privately.
This explains the medical politics around Lyme, and why you need an ILADS-educated or ILADS-member LLMD (and there are also some ILADS-member LL NDs (naturopathic doctors):
ILADS The International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) provides a forum for health science professionals to share their wealth of knowledge regarding the management of Lyme and associated diseases. www.ilads.org
They will also send you a ``test kit'' with their required form, all the test vials, & box to ship it in. Be sure to download Igenex's required form. MD, DO, ND, AC, DC are all fine** must sign, date, and show diagnosis code on there why he's ordering the test.
Optional tests include: co-infection panel for your area of country and PCR whole blood
Igenex is pre-pay/out of network for most insurances. If you are on medicare, Igenex will file the paperwork & it's free to you.
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I agree on the Nordic Naturals brand
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Nordic Naturals is an excellent brand. Carlson is also good, as is Minami (the latter can be prohibitively expensive).
One thing I've wondered about fish oils in general is, should Lyme people even take it, and at what dosing?
EPA can suppress the immune system, albeit it may be at larger doses only. Reduction in killer cell activity have been found at 800mg or so daily, though.
The anti-inflammatory aspect of fish oils helps us, but are we trading away some bacteria killing ability in the process? Would a high DHA fish oil, with a smaller amount of EPA, be a better option for us?
[ 09-28-2009, 05:29 PM: Message edited by: Lemon-Lyme ]
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Thanks for the replies, interesting Lemon-Lyme, never thought of that or read anything pointing that... So much to learn...
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