Myer's Cocktail

[Corriel]

My naturopath mentioned to me that she is certified to infuse this cocktail to help with cog fog and vitamin deficiencies.

She said that she has MS patients who go in for it every month. I haven't found much info on it for MS and was wondering if anyone has tried it?

It seems to take a few infusions before any change is noted and it isn't covered by my health plan but if I knew of folks who benefited from it, it might be worth the extra money.

Thanks!
Corrie

[Corriel]

Thanks everyone! I don't think it is for me, at this point. I was intrigued when the naturopath mentioned it but was glad she didn't push it and told me to check it out to see if I was interested in it or not.

For now, DMD and supplements will be enough to manage.

[immisceo]

Personally I would stay well away. This is unproven and naturopathic 'certification' or licensing varies wildly from state to state.

[PastorDan]

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myers'_cocktail

[PastorDan]

I would be co.cerned about that enough to ask some questions not just of rhe provider, but also of your state medical board.  I know my late wife had been a phlebotomist before we met, but that was strictly for taking blood out.  Putting stuff in is a whole other ball of wax, IMHO, and might be.regulated more strictly than some complementary or alternative providers might like their clients to understand.

[Corriel]

I am not positive but because it is done through IV I figured it had something to do with her being able to do it in her office instead of the hospital.

[Lulu54]

I would like to know more details about this, too.  Also, can you tell me what certification you  might be able to receive to do this as a naturopath?  Just curious.

[SarahL2491]

When I read this, it started to sound familiar so I googled it and read about the study done in regards to Fibro.  Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine did a study in CT and the results for the control group and the placebo group were the same!

In reading the ingredients it reminded me of the "banana bag" or yellow bag of nutrients we used to give the "drunks" who showed up in the ER.  We would infuse this and then send them home.  According to our doc's, it would give them  a "quick pick me up" as far as nutrients go but would not "hold" or last a long time.

So, yes, you might feel good but I would think you would have to continue this monthly and in my mind, I'd rather intake the fruits and vegetables and meat or whatever your protein choice is, to obtain the results, based of course on what you were deficient in, based on your blood tests.

Just my take on it!

[kwarendorf]

On a more serious level, I have been working with my ND since I was diagnosed 2 years ago. We have tried and tinkered with various supplements. I can't say that I have seen any radical improvement.

I'm currently taking an iron free multi-vitamin, fish oil, vitamin D and magnesium citrate. I think the magnesium may be helping me sleep better. I also think it my improve the sluggishness I feel in my legs from time to time.

Kyle

[Corriel]

I was so excited when she said the word cocktail, so I know what you mean! :-)

[kwarendorf]

The only Myer's  Cocktail I am familiar with involves orange juice, rum and ice.

Sorry, couldn't help myself :-)

Kyle