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by Anna
Wed Mar 27, 2019 10:16 pm
Forum: Our Stories
Topic: Newbie introduction
Replies: 2
Views: 1254

Re: Newbie introduction

Welcome Metta4! I love your username :) I'm sorry about your mom and her brother. Both of my parents gifted me a copy of ApoE4, and they are both doing OK at ages 79 and 80 in spite of a strong family history otherwise. My mom eats a healthy diet and takes a lot of supplements, and my dad keeps phys...
by Anna
Tue Jan 29, 2019 12:48 pm
Forum: Prevention and Treatment
Topic: Heavy Metals testing
Replies: 126
Views: 48275

Re: Heavy Metals testing

Thanks for posting this which explains what is behind your doctor's concern about low urine pH. Please post when you get the results of the challenge test. I got the results of the provoked test: very high lead (18ug/g creat -- at the high end of the red zone) and high thallium. Lead was within &qu...
by Anna
Mon Jan 21, 2019 12:45 pm
Forum: Science and Research
Topic: Vitamin A protects cognition in E4 carriers
Replies: 23
Views: 10142

Re: Vitamin A protects cognition in E4 carriers

Try to get Vitamin A from whole foods like vegetables and fruits (or meat sources). This study concludes that taking vitamin A supplements may increase mortality: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17327526 I think this is an important meta-analysis that we should all take note of, so I copied and...
by Anna
Tue Jan 15, 2019 9:59 pm
Forum: Prevention and Treatment
Topic: Keto Diet and hypothyroidism
Replies: 13
Views: 5686

Re: Keto Diet and hypothyroidism

I just did some searching and found that the Keto Diet is not recommended for those that have hypothyroidism (as I do). Any members have any knowledge on this topic? I also have Hashimoto's and think this is an excellent question. I'm guessing you probably encountered this discussion: https://ketod...
by Anna
Wed Jan 09, 2019 5:57 pm
Forum: Our Stories
Topic: 4/4 female mid40s
Replies: 5
Views: 2165

Re: 4/4 female mid40s

Torimintz, your situation sounds beyond difficult on many levels. I am so sorry! I am at a loss for meaningful suggestions. And your mom's situation is one of my biggest fears as a 4/4. I often wonder what I can do now to prevent this sort of isolation and lack of brain-health measures if I become u...
by Anna
Wed Jan 09, 2019 4:57 pm
Forum: Science and Research
Topic: apoe4 and osteoporosis.
Replies: 19
Views: 7179

Re: apoe4 and osteoporosis.

Hi Anna, I'm sorry to hear you also have osteoporosis. I'm early in the research phase and haven't decided what to do (beyond continuing my bHRT). Sorry for the extremely delayed response! Christmas (and life in general) happened! Thanks for gathering all those links, which I finally had a chance t...
by Anna
Thu Dec 20, 2018 9:21 pm
Forum: Science and Research
Topic: apoe4 and osteoporosis.
Replies: 19
Views: 7179

Re: apoe4 and osteoporosis.

I'm trying to figure out why one might think e4 would jeopardize bone density. I guess I can’t blame my worsening osteoporosis on being E4/E4. My doctor wants me to start an osteoporosis Rx. I’ve read too many bad consequences from taking these meds. I have to find another way to improve my BMD. I’m...
by Anna
Thu Dec 20, 2018 8:42 pm
Forum: Our Stories
Topic: I'm here to help . . . and be helped
Replies: 5
Views: 2612

Re: I'm here to help . . . and be helped

Greetings from another mid 50's 4/4. It sounds like you are doing a great job with prevention! I'm sure many members of this group will very much appreciate your expertise in the area of balancing hormones. Women in menopause tend to have the most dramatic symptoms when their estradiol and progester...
by Anna
Tue Dec 04, 2018 9:13 am
Forum: Prevention and Treatment
Topic: Heavy Metals testing
Replies: 126
Views: 48275

Re: Heavy Metals testing

Very interesting, Anna. Thanks for posting this which explains what is behind your doctor's concern about low urine pH. Please post when you get the results of the challenge test. I am now about 1/2 way though my yearlong DMSA chelation process. Can't say I feel any difference ... except quite a bi...
by Anna
Mon Dec 03, 2018 11:05 pm
Forum: Prevention and Treatment
Topic: These stats sound horrible
Replies: 5
Views: 2603

Re: These stats sound horrible

Since finding out my 4/4 status earlier this year, I have been on an emotional roller coaster. While I have moments of being ok, I am deeply disturbed and freaked out by the prospect of losing my sanity and the essence of ME. Karina52, I hear you. I was really thrown when I learned my 4/4 status 2 ...