Comments on: Early Symptoms of Scleroderma http://www.healthynewage.com/blog/symptoms-of-scleroderma/ Holistic health education and natural alternative healing Information. Learn about natural remedies and alternative medicines. Sun, 21 Mar 2010 03:09:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1-beta1 hourly 1 By: Sandy http://www.healthynewage.com/blog/symptoms-of-scleroderma/comment-page-1/#comment-2934 Sandy Sun, 21 Feb 2010 06:42:20 +0000 http://www.healthynewage.com/blog/symptoms-of-scleroderma/#comment-2934 Hi Alicia ... I too had problems for a while with my fingers getting very stiff when I woke up in the morning. I found it had to do with hormones, and lack of the correct nutrition. I began taking good quality nutrition, and a progesterone cream and the problem went away. My doctor thought it was arthritis setting in, but this soon proved him wrong. Hi Alicia … I too had problems for a while with my fingers getting very stiff when I woke up in the morning. I found it had to do with hormones, and lack of the correct nutrition. I began taking good quality nutrition, and a progesterone cream and the problem went away. My doctor thought it was arthritis setting in, but this soon proved him wrong.

]]> By: Dr. Leia http://www.healthynewage.com/blog/symptoms-of-scleroderma/comment-page-1/#comment-2930 Dr. Leia Mon, 15 Feb 2010 10:47:05 +0000 http://www.healthynewage.com/blog/symptoms-of-scleroderma/#comment-2930 Dear Alicia H, I can understand your concern and questions about this unusual disease. Even though the causes of Scleroderma are unknown, there have been genetic links to this problem. Toxins have also been implicated as discussed above. Most cases are usually diagnosed in females between the ages of 30 and 50. Instead of trying to self diagnosis, please visit your doctor and tell him or her of your concerns about this disease along with your symptoms. Since it is an autoimmune disorder, there are several diagnostic tests which can be run to determine your status of immune function. You might want to try Acupuncture to help with your stiffness and pain. Here is a link which gives a good description of Scleroderma and it's symptoms: http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Schlerodermahttp://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Schlerodermahttp://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Schleroderma I hope this helps. Good luck. Dear Alicia H,

I can understand your concern and questions about this unusual disease. Even though the causes of Scleroderma are unknown, there have been genetic links to this problem. Toxins have also been implicated as discussed above. Most cases are usually diagnosed in females between the ages of 30 and 50. Instead of trying to self diagnosis, please visit your doctor and tell him or her of your concerns about this disease along with your symptoms. Since it is an autoimmune disorder, there are several diagnostic tests which can be run to determine your status of immune function. You might want to try Acupuncture to help with your stiffness and pain. Here is a link which gives a good description of Scleroderma and it’s symptoms: http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Schlerodermahttp://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Schlerodermahttp://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Schleroderma
I hope this helps. Good luck.

]]> By: Alicia H http://www.healthynewage.com/blog/symptoms-of-scleroderma/comment-page-1/#comment-2928 Alicia H Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:13:43 +0000 http://www.healthynewage.com/blog/symptoms-of-scleroderma/#comment-2928 Hello, I am 30 years old and I have some problems with my fingers and toes going stiff on me over the years. I was checking on Web MD, cause I was having a problem with my toe and then I remembered that I have had a problem with my fingers a few years ago. Anyways, I saw Scleroderma on the list and I almost forgot that my grandmother had and died of Scleroderma. I was reading some of the signs of limited Scleroderma and I am scared that I may have it also. Can it be passed from my grandmother to me? And if so, could I start seeing signs of it as early as in my twenties? Thanks for answering my questions. Hello, I am 30 years old and I have some problems with my fingers and toes going stiff on me over the years. I was checking on Web MD, cause I was having a problem with my toe and then I remembered that I have had a problem with my fingers a few years ago. Anyways, I saw Scleroderma on the list and I almost forgot that my grandmother had and died of Scleroderma. I was reading some of the signs of limited Scleroderma and I am scared that I may have it also. Can it be passed from my grandmother to me? And if so, could I start seeing signs of it as early as in my twenties? Thanks for answering my questions.

]]> By: Dr. Leia http://www.healthynewage.com/blog/symptoms-of-scleroderma/comment-page-1/#comment-1968 Dr. Leia Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:05:44 +0000 http://www.healthynewage.com/blog/symptoms-of-scleroderma/#comment-1968 Dear Connie, Thank you for asking about this interesting supplement. Pycnogenol is an extract from the bark of French maritime pine trees. It has been shown to have minor side effects including nausea, dizziness, stomach distress, and headaches. It is a strong antioxidant, immune stimulant, and has anti-inflammatory properties. Also, it appears to lower blood pressure and strengthen collagen and elastin. Because of its immune enhancing properties, and its collagen and elastin strengthening properties, I would caution you not to take this product. As you know, Scleroderma is an autoimmune disorder, so most immune enhancement products are not recommended. Also, it would be counterproductive or even dangerous to use a product which may strengthen your collagen and elastin because of the nature of Scleroderma. I would not recommend this product for your condition. You might want to talk with your doctor before adding any new supplements to your daily regimen. Other energy enhancers that might be possible for you to take may include Eleuthrococcus or Maca. However, please check with your doctor first before trying them. Dear Connie,
Thank you for asking about this interesting supplement. Pycnogenol is an extract from the bark of French maritime pine trees. It has been shown to have minor side effects including nausea, dizziness, stomach distress, and headaches. It is a strong antioxidant, immune stimulant, and has anti-inflammatory properties. Also, it appears to lower blood pressure and strengthen collagen and elastin. Because of its immune enhancing properties, and its collagen and elastin strengthening properties, I would caution you not to take this product. As you know, Scleroderma is an autoimmune disorder, so most immune enhancement products are not recommended. Also, it would be counterproductive or even dangerous to use a product which may strengthen your collagen and elastin because of the nature of Scleroderma. I would not recommend this product for your condition. You might want to talk with your doctor before adding any new supplements to your daily regimen. Other energy enhancers that might be possible for you to take may include Eleuthrococcus or Maca. However, please check with your doctor first before trying them.

]]> By: Connie M. http://www.healthynewage.com/blog/symptoms-of-scleroderma/comment-page-1/#comment-1955 Connie M. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:55:51 +0000 http://www.healthynewage.com/blog/symptoms-of-scleroderma/#comment-1955 I have had Scleroderma for 13 years. I was put on prednisone right away (40 mg) and noticed substantial difference in everything. I could walk up and down stairs and exercise. I have worked my way down to 2 mg a week but have no energy. I have heard that pycnogenol could help bring my energy level back up. Do you know anything about this? I have had Scleroderma for 13 years. I was put on prednisone right away (40 mg) and noticed substantial difference in everything. I could walk up and down stairs and exercise. I have worked my way down to 2 mg a week but have no energy. I have heard that pycnogenol could help bring my energy level back up. Do you know anything about this?

]]> By: Jeannine http://www.healthynewage.com/blog/symptoms-of-scleroderma/comment-page-1/#comment-585 Jeannine Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:54:32 +0000 http://www.healthynewage.com/blog/symptoms-of-scleroderma/#comment-585 After six years of arthritis type pain and difficulty swallowing, food gets stuck in esophagus, and also bouts of irritable bowel, a new doctor thought my hands looked different. The doctor is testing for Schleroderma. My hands don't look different to me really. I haven't noticed any Renaud's, do you think I could have Schleroderma without Renauds? Also, Would it make my eye socket feel tight, but not my face? After six years of arthritis type pain and difficulty swallowing, food gets stuck in esophagus, and also bouts of irritable bowel, a new doctor thought my hands looked different. The doctor is testing for Schleroderma. My hands don’t look different to me really. I haven’t noticed any Renaud’s, do you think I could have Schleroderma without Renauds? Also, Would it make my eye socket feel tight, but not my face?

]]> By: Kristen http://www.healthynewage.com/blog/symptoms-of-scleroderma/comment-page-1/#comment-544 Kristen Fri, 20 Feb 2009 20:02:54 +0000 http://www.healthynewage.com/blog/symptoms-of-scleroderma/#comment-544 Hi, For any patients or family members of those suffering from Scleroderma or any other rheumatic/ autoimmune disease please check out www.roadback.org for information on a safe, effective treatment with low dose tetracycline antibiotic therapy. Hi,
For any patients or family members of those suffering from Scleroderma or any other rheumatic/ autoimmune disease please check out http://www.roadback.org for information on a safe, effective treatment with low dose tetracycline antibiotic therapy.

]]> By: Brandy http://www.healthynewage.com/blog/symptoms-of-scleroderma/comment-page-1/#comment-499 Brandy Wed, 04 Feb 2009 15:03:17 +0000 http://www.healthynewage.com/blog/symptoms-of-scleroderma/#comment-499 Hello Dr. Leia, I have recently written an article on a product called DIM; it possess several great properties, from the research I seen, and I was wondering if it was safe to take with my Scleroderma. I am firm believer in holistic healing but I am terrified of taking something and making my disease worse. I truly believe in my heart that hormones play a key role in my Scleroderma "crisis's" and DIM has proven to balance hormonal levels and even destroy cancer cells. So, in my mind it seems to make sense, however, what makes sense in my head may not in my body. Thank you so much, Brandy Hello Dr. Leia,

I have recently written an article on a product called DIM; it possess several great properties, from the research I seen, and I was wondering if it was safe to take with my Scleroderma. I am firm believer in holistic healing but I am terrified of taking something and making my disease worse. I truly believe in my heart that hormones play a key role in my Scleroderma “crisis’s” and DIM has proven to balance hormonal levels and even destroy cancer cells. So, in my mind it seems to make sense, however, what makes sense in my head may not in my body.

Thank you so much,
Brandy

]]> By: Dr. Leia http://www.healthynewage.com/blog/symptoms-of-scleroderma/comment-page-1/#comment-478 Dr. Leia Mon, 19 Jan 2009 06:21:31 +0000 http://www.healthynewage.com/blog/symptoms-of-scleroderma/#comment-478 Dear Himanshu, It did not seem to make any difference in my patient's health or disease process. I do not recommend the product. Thank you for your inquiry. Instead, I recommend a product called Orenda Immune. It has been helping many people, especially those with auto immune disorders. The dosage should be one capsule in the morning and one in the evening, for a few weeks then increase to two capsules twice daily and then 3 capsules twice daily for at least a month. If improvement is noted, please continue the product. Good luck and let us know of your results. Dear Himanshu,
It did not seem to make any difference in my patient’s health or disease process. I do not recommend the product. Thank you for your inquiry. Instead, I recommend a product called Orenda Immune.
It has been helping many people, especially those with auto immune disorders. The dosage should be one capsule in the morning and one in the evening, for a few weeks then increase to two capsules twice daily and then 3 capsules twice daily for at least a month. If improvement is noted, please continue the product.
Good luck and let us know of your results.

]]> By: Himanshu Bhargava http://www.healthynewage.com/blog/symptoms-of-scleroderma/comment-page-1/#comment-472 Himanshu Bhargava Fri, 02 Jan 2009 23:39:47 +0000 http://www.healthynewage.com/blog/symptoms-of-scleroderma/#comment-472 I seem to have skipped the case about Orditin, but it seems that your patient by now would have completed the course of the medicine and perhaps you would be in a better state to comment better on the credibility of this treatment. Please do reply. I seem to have skipped the case about Orditin, but it seems that your patient by now would have completed the course of the medicine and perhaps you would be in a better state to comment better on the credibility of this treatment. Please do reply.

]]> By: Himanshu Bhargava http://www.healthynewage.com/blog/symptoms-of-scleroderma/comment-page-1/#comment-471 Himanshu Bhargava Fri, 02 Jan 2009 23:30:17 +0000 http://www.healthynewage.com/blog/symptoms-of-scleroderma/#comment-471 Dear Doctor, My mother is suffering from Scleroderma, she is in her late 50s. The spread of the disorder has affected her skin, joints and perhaps lungs as well. Skin hardening, stiffness in muscles & joints and low tolerance to cold temperatures are the prime problems she faces. She has been taking medication for the same and has been using ointments to soften the skin, they have shown improvement in her condition but not satisfactory. I have studied the cases above and will try to get her scanned for toxins. During my research on web regarding Scleroderma I came across a medicine called Orditin. This is a homeopathic medicine produced from natural ingredients and claims to be 100% successful with no side effects. Since it is homeopathic, it seems possible to be side effect free but even so, as you have discussed that natural herbs and medicines can also intensify the disorder, I am not sure weather to get her to use it or not. Please advice. Dear Doctor,
My mother is suffering from Scleroderma, she is in her late 50s. The spread of the disorder has affected her skin, joints and perhaps lungs as well. Skin hardening, stiffness in muscles & joints and low tolerance to cold temperatures are the prime problems she faces. She has been taking medication for the same and has been using ointments to soften the skin, they have shown improvement in her condition but not satisfactory.
I have studied the cases above and will try to get her scanned for toxins. During my research on web regarding Scleroderma I came across a medicine called Orditin. This is a homeopathic medicine produced from natural ingredients and claims to be 100% successful with no side effects. Since it is homeopathic, it seems possible to be side effect free but even so, as you have discussed that natural herbs and medicines can also intensify the disorder, I am not sure weather to get her to use it or not. Please advice.

]]> By: JUSTIN http://www.healthynewage.com/blog/symptoms-of-scleroderma/comment-page-1/#comment-422 JUSTIN Fri, 31 Oct 2008 17:48:50 +0000 http://www.healthynewage.com/blog/symptoms-of-scleroderma/#comment-422 How is the percentage of your body affected by scleroderma measured? How is the percentage of your body affected by scleroderma measured?

]]> By: Dr. Leia Melead http://www.healthynewage.com/blog/symptoms-of-scleroderma/comment-page-1/#comment-163 Dr. Leia Melead Tue, 29 Jan 2008 05:13:10 +0000 http://www.healthynewage.com/blog/symptoms-of-scleroderma/#comment-163 Dear Matthew, Thank you for asking this important question. Orditin appears to be a homeopathic remedy, and as such, if it does not work, then usually there should be no harm done. However, I cannot vouch for its safety or effectiveness. I currently have one patient with Scleroderma who is into the second of three months taking this product. When I asked her if she noticed any results from taking this product, she replied that she did not as of yet, but has decided to continue using the product for the full three months, following the instructions as directed. The total cost for three months of this product appears to be about $150 US dollars. I did notice that there is a 100% guarantee refund if one is not pleased with the results of the product. Even though the address on the website is listed in Germany, the product appeared to be shipped from Pakistan. I can't imagine any remedy for any disease which actually gives 100% guarantee that it will work for everyone. So this makes the product suspect, and time will tell if my patient will be able to obtain positive results or her money back. In the meantime, she did say that Acupuncture works well to help with the constant pain which she is experiencing. Sorry, that I cannot offer any better information about this product yet. Instead, let me offer a new link to a website which shares extensive compiled information about autoimmune diseases, without any one affiliation: <a href="http://www.gethealthyagain.com/scleroderma.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Understanding Scleroderma</a> Dear Matthew,

Thank you for asking this important question. Orditin appears to be a homeopathic remedy, and as such, if it does not work, then usually there should be no harm done. However, I cannot vouch for its safety or effectiveness.

I currently have one patient with Scleroderma who is into the second of three months taking this product. When I asked her if she noticed any results from taking this product, she replied that she did not as of yet, but has decided to continue using the product for the full three months, following the instructions as directed. The total cost for three months of this product appears to be about $150 US dollars. I did notice that there is a 100% guarantee refund if one is not pleased with the results of the product. Even though the address on the website is listed in Germany, the product appeared to be shipped from Pakistan. I can’t imagine any remedy for any disease which actually gives 100% guarantee that it will work for everyone. So this makes the product suspect, and time will tell if my patient will be able to obtain positive results or her money back. In the meantime, she did say that Acupuncture works well to help with the constant pain which she is experiencing.

Sorry, that I cannot offer any better information about this product yet. Instead, let me offer a new link to a website which shares extensive compiled information about autoimmune diseases, without any one affiliation: Understanding Scleroderma

]]> By: Mathew Chacko http://www.healthynewage.com/blog/symptoms-of-scleroderma/comment-page-1/#comment-162 Mathew Chacko Tue, 29 Jan 2008 05:06:23 +0000 http://www.healthynewage.com/blog/symptoms-of-scleroderma/#comment-162 Hello, Dr Leia Melead. I have heard about a product named Orditin for scleroderma. Is it a proven remedy? Is it safe? Where could I read more about it besides the manufacturer's website? Thanks, Mathew Hello, Dr Leia Melead. I have heard about a product named Orditin for scleroderma. Is it a proven remedy? Is it safe? Where could I read more about it besides the manufacturer’s website? Thanks, Mathew

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