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Metals on Blood Test

PostPosted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 6:29 am    Post subject: Blood Tests To Check Metals in Blood Reply with quote

It has recently been brought to our attention that metals in blood can mimic some PD symptoms. Do you recommend that we request such a test from our PD specialist? My husband was diagnosed with PD about two years ago and has great deal of difficulty with balance, walking and speech, not tremors. Can you provide some insight into this prospect? Thank you.
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 11:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

It is much better and more efficient to see an expert and get a proper diagnosis after examination (PD versus parkinsonism). Then after a proper exam and history if metal testing is warranted (and it rarely is) it can be ordered. Welders who have had manganese exposure or miners may have metal issues…Hope that helps you to think about it!We hardly ever have a need to order these tests.
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vitamin supplements and Parkinson’s Disease

PostPosted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 6:24 pm    Post subject: Vitamin supplements and Parkinson’s Diseases Reply with quote

After my blood text on antioxidant, mineral and vitamin
profile I am taking vitamin supplements to improve them.I was told some of the vitamins supplements are not suitable for my parkinson’s diseases. There are as follows:

Boron chelate 1 mg, Copper chelate 5 mg, Manganese chelate 2 mg, Selenium chelate 200 mcg, Zinc chelate 70 mg, Chromium chelate 500 mcg, Magnesium 100 mg ,Molybdenum Chelate 50 mcg, Vanadum chelate 10 mcg

Kindly elaborate and advise

Thanks.
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Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD
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Location: www.nutritionucanlivewith.com

PostPosted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 7:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Dear Friend,
If you are deficient in any of these, then you must remedy the deficiency, or you will be sick. You must follow your doctor’s advice; I cannot gainsay his/her counsel.
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Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD

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Are vitamin supplements harmful for PD?

Dear Dr. Kathrynne Holden
Nutrition are importance for those with Parkinson Disease. Nutrition won’t cure PD or slow its progression.
Why there are vitamins and mineral not suitable for Parkinson’s Patients and are harmful for them to take?
There are Folic Acid, Chromium,Copper, Ferritin,Magnessium,Selerium, and Zinc
What are the normal level of these vitamins level (units)in our body?
In what level are considered harmful for Parkinson’s patients and how to reduce to safe level?
How to monitor the vitamins and mineral level, periodly or yearly?

 

MS, RD
Joined: 22 Jan 2007
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Location: www.nutritionucanlivewith.com
PostPosted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 7:28 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Dear Friend,
People with PD have the same need for vitamins, minerals, and macronutrients as everyone else. Just as the rest of the population, they need annual physical examinations, including blood and urine tests, to determine whether any deficiencies exist.Regarding normal levels, your doctor is the best source of information, and I recommend you discuss this with him or her.
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Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD

High Ferritin and Low TIBC

High Ferritin and Low TIBC

Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 4:56 am Post subject: High Ferritin and Low T.I.B.C.

I have a blood text recently as shown I have high of Ferritin 217 ug/L (10 -120) and low T.I.B.C 44.4 umol/L (45.0 - 70/0 ) I am worry of the increase/ reduce of my iron profile. Kindly elaborate the cause and the medication to minimize/ increase their level. Thanks
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Kathrynne Holden, MS, RDJoined: 22 Jan 2007Posts: 94Location: www.nutritionucanlivewith.com
Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 9:12 am Post subject:

Dear Friend, There are many, many possible reasons for such iron levels in your blood. It would be improper for me to speculate as to the cause. You must discuss this with your physician, who has access to your complete medical records. S/he can properly diagnose the cause and explain it to you. Write back and let us know the results._________________Best regards, Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD –

This is the reply from my doctor:-
Ferritin is a protein which is produced from the liver and use as a indicator of total body iron storage. High ferritin level can found in many conditions such as iron over load, liver disease, inflammatory disease, malignancy and aging.
TIBC have reflected iron status in the body and that low level can caused by iron over load, chronic disease and low protein diet.
According to your result : slightly high ferritin, slightly low TIBC, these might because of iron over load, aging and too low protein in diet ( so far from the health check up report did not find a chronic disease, malignancy and liver disease)
The way to improve this condition are exercising, increase protein in diet (but low red meat, organ meat
Kindly elaborate and advise
Thanks

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New postPosted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 7:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Dear Friend,
Your doctor, having access to your medical history and records, has given you the best possible advice. Again I must say that it would be improper for me to elaborate on this report without complete information. Please follow your doctor’s counsel, which is based on his/her examination of you and interpretation of your medical records.
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Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD

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