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Looking for advice and experience with Naturopathic Doctors.

Posted by sradeb @sradeb, May 2 11:40am

First of all my eternal gratitude to @proftom2 for suggesting Naturopathic medicine to me in my previous request for help with my husband refusing treatment and expecting me to find his cure. We're still going down that path but at least he's agreed to go to a Naturopathic Doctor in MN and I've talked to 2 of them. So now I'm asking all of you for experiences and opinions on what I'm looking for in a doctor, what kinds of treatments and supplements work and what you would and wouldn't do again. Thank you in advance. This group has truly helped me keep my sanity during this journey.

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jjensen155 | @jjensen155 | Jul 8 2:05pm

I am a 72 year-old-male who completed 25 sessions of proton radiation about 6 weeks ago for 10 core cancer cells located in and outside the prostate. My last PSA was >0.10 so I am pleased with the results. I am still on Lupron and Abiraterone for the next year or so. I am looking into alternatives such as a Naturopathic approach. In particular is anyone taking Ivermectin, Fenbendazole, Claritin, or Dipyramidole?

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Jul 8 7:47pm
In reply to @jjensen155 "I am a 72 year-old-male who completed 25 sessions of proton radiation about 6 weeks ago..." + (show)
@jjensen155

I am a 72 year-old-male who completed 25 sessions of proton radiation about 6 weeks ago for 10 core cancer cells located in and outside the prostate. My last PSA was >0.10 so I am pleased with the results. I am still on Lupron and Abiraterone for the next year or so. I am looking into alternatives such as a Naturopathic approach. In particular is anyone taking Ivermectin, Fenbendazole, Claritin, or Dipyramidole?

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@jjensen155, I moved your question about naturopathic approaches to prostate cancer to this related discussion:
- Looking for advice and experience with Naturopathic Doctors.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/looking-for-advice-and-experience-with-naturopathic-doctors/
You may wish to also review these discussions:
- Helping husband understand there is no natural cure
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/helping-husband-understand-there-is-no-natural-cure/
- Ivermectin for Prostate Cancer?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/ivermectin-for-prostate-cancer/
When considering naturopathic, complementary or alternative treatments, be open-minded yet skeptical. Learn about the potential benefits and risks. Keep in mind that natural substances can also have toxicities, adverse side effects and treatment interactions. Supplements are not regulated and can be marketed without rigorous clinical testing.

I'm throwing confetti that proton radiation and androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT) have been helpful in lowering your PSA significantly. How are you feeling?

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jjensen155 | @jjensen155 | Jul 10 9:06pm
In reply to @colleenyoung "@jjensen155, I moved your question about naturopathic approaches to prostate cancer to this related discussion: -..." + (show)
@colleenyoung

@jjensen155, I moved your question about naturopathic approaches to prostate cancer to this related discussion:
- Looking for advice and experience with Naturopathic Doctors.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/looking-for-advice-and-experience-with-naturopathic-doctors/
You may wish to also review these discussions:
- Helping husband understand there is no natural cure
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/helping-husband-understand-there-is-no-natural-cure/
- Ivermectin for Prostate Cancer?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/ivermectin-for-prostate-cancer/
When considering naturopathic, complementary or alternative treatments, be open-minded yet skeptical. Learn about the potential benefits and risks. Keep in mind that natural substances can also have toxicities, adverse side effects and treatment interactions. Supplements are not regulated and can be marketed without rigorous clinical testing.

I'm throwing confetti that proton radiation and androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT) have been helpful in lowering your PSA significantly. How are you feeling?

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Colleen - thank you for your response and the throwing of confetti. The impact of radiation on my body seems to have reduced significantly but the ADT drugs are still sucking my energy level like little vampires, with a positive attitude still working through it all.

This site does not seem to have much activity, so I posted it on the Prostate site. Can that still be done? I believe there are a lot of us looking for long-term alternatives.

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ava11 | @ava11 | Jul 11 11:58am
In reply to @gently "ava11, I feel sure you'll give us a full report. You really get around. Thanks." + (show)
@gently

ava11, I feel sure you'll give us a full report. You really get around. Thanks.

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Gently,
That appointment didn't work out. I have a new appointment on July 23rd. I will post the doctor's recommendations here.

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