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Taking a new approach - Integrative Medicine
I went to an appointment today and had 8 yes eight vials of blood drawn for analysis. Doctor is skilled in Integrative Medicine and believes gut problems are the cause of many autoimmune disorders. I have another appointment in two weeks to discuss lab results and possible treatment plan.
I am not giving up on Xeljanz but I believe finding cause is long term solution.
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Permalink Reply by Return_life on
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Please keep us updated.
Leaky gut is getting lots of attention lately..
Unfortunately xeljanz did not work for me.
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7 months... the doctor suggested to stop medications because of poor results.
Last 2 months I was on 15mg a day. I was almost au.
I had maybe 15% more on my head, 70% body hair, and 90% of my nails stopped pitting.
I stopped because body hair is not really important for me. I was paying all of it out of pocket.
I didnt experienced good growth for Hair and facial hair.
It sucks to try and be a non responder. After 2 months that I stopped I can see my nails start pitting again...
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Permalink Reply by sadele on
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Keep us posted! I'm on xeljanz, have been for 16 months now, and went to a ND. She did blood work as well and a stool sample (really awkward) and put me on a high dose of probiotics and vitamins. She also ran a food allergy panel through Bio Tek and I'm going to start avoiding the foods that came up as allergiens. I'll start after Yhanskgiving.
I've got about 85% growth on my head, I was AU, but lashes and brows still mostly gone.
I bit the bullet and ordered some oils online from a guy in India. I know it sounds like I'm a sucker but I won't stop until I've tried EVERYTHING!
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Permalink Reply by maulis86 on
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I've been using the oils too! Who knows if it works, but it's soothing on my scalp if nothing else. I've been avoiding gluten for some time now, and I feel like it's reducing hair fall.... a doctor suggested I reduce sugar.... but that's a lot harder than I thought. I havent heard of the xeljanz... I only have gotten injections in my scalp. Is this an oral medication, or is it topical?
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Oral but they made also topical. Oral xeljanz is having success for a lot of patients.
Google it, you will find plenty of info.
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What did the Dr test in your bloodwork in order to say it might be a gut problem.
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Not sure on what test for that. Also said thyroid had a problem so on something for that. It was a very comprehensive test which covered just about everything including whether I have the Alzheimer genetics which I don't.
Time will tell whether the supplements and medication change things.
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About 3 years ago I took the same approach and went to a Integrative Medicine doctor. I spent Thousands of dollars $5-$7K on test and test and more test. Food allergy test, blood test, adrenal fatigue test, heavy metal test and more. In the end I was out allot of money, he sold me all his supplements, and NEVER Followed up with me.
Hopefully your doctor does not have the same ethics as the one I went to. I believe the AIP diet is most of our best bets when taking a natural approach, but XELJANZ does work!
Good luck, and keep us all posted :)
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