Does anyone know how glycoproteins supplements help hearing loss?
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glycoproteins are basically sugar molecules that attach to proteins in the body.  ogliosaccharides is the term i think.  anyway glycoproteins help signal the cells in the body basically to do their job and help the body to function.  people who could have a deffiency in these could suffer from a multiple of disorders or problems, one of them being hearing loss.  however this med hasnt officially been approved for this treatment, which is probably the reason in which you cannot find any research on it, and to some extent, i wouldnt believe everything i read on the web anyway.  there are places that sell them on the web, but i dont if i would go there, i would first before anything have her parents talk to her pediatrician.  i wouldnt even know if they would be safe for someone her age to take.
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A good glucosamine supplement, I know a great one but that would be considered soliciting. Most take about 3 months to see results others as little a a month.
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There are a handful of very good immune building supplements she can take. ... One good one is "Grape Seed Extract". .... Another one is; "Olive Leaf Extract" ..... Another is; "Astragalus". \nTaking a good quality Fish Oil can be helpful as well.\n... She could for instance take the Grape Seed Extract along with the Fish Oil. .. Or take the Olive Leaf Extract along with the fish oil.\n\nShe should also avoid eating sugar,.. as sugar creates acidic conditioins in the body that help to promote disease.
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I know some one who had suffered from this problem, his was also due to M.S.. His eyes made small involuntary movements, but the condition seems to have disappeared. He is taking a virtually unknown prescription drug that is working miracles in people with M.S.and other autoimmune disorders, it is known as Low Dose Naltrexone. Doctor Bernard Bihari of New York City has been working with this drug since the 80's. and it is just now starting to get some attention. The second annual Low Dose Naltrexone Conference was held in Washington this year, you can hear the lectures off the web site. Because the monthly treatment cost is only $38 u.s. per patient don't expect any drug company involvement any time soon. A few private clinical trails have commenced world wide and the preliminary results are all quite promising. If you have not heard of this little know treatment yet. try clicking on the link below and start your research, it might be a viable option for you.\n\nAnother very important avenue you should explore when treating M.S. is neurotoxin damage both dietary and environmental. Things like monosodium glutamate, aspartame, heavy metals,food additives, preservatives, fungal and bacterial mycotoxins maybe causing or exacerbating your condition. Many M.S. sufferers have made their symptoms disappear by eliminating the above mentioned poisons from their body.\n\nBecause most packaged foods have M.S.G. (under a disguised category such as modified corn starch, spices, yeast extract, hydrolyzed vegetable protein etc.) I would stick to fresh organically raised foods, stay away from anything packaged . Drink clean distilled or R.O. water only.\n\nGet checked for heavy metal contamination, have both Hair analysis and Urinalysis through Calcium EDTA provocation. There is a possibility that you have mercury poisoning, from either vaccination, or through food consumption. If you are positive for heavy metals, then chelation therapy should be explored. Dr Gary Gordon of Tempe Arizona is the expert here. He also works with Dr Amy Yasko that specializes in patients with neurological disorders.\n\nTo check for biotoxin exposure I would recommend Dr.Shoemaker’s website listed below. On his site there is information on doing a VCS (visual contrast sensitivity) test. This doctor specializes on treating people with biotoxin-induced illness.\n\nSome final recommendations I have for you is to look into: enzyme therapy such as Wobenzym N, (it is very popular in Europe especially Germany), Vitamin D therapy and Histamine therapy \n\nAlthough the doctors mentioned below are available for phone consultations, Dr Bihari will be extremely difficult to speak with, instead I would call one of the compounding pharmacies listed on the web site and ask for names of doctors in your area that might be sending prescriptions to them.\n\nI have confidence that you can beat this thing, or put it into remission, all the best to you!
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I don't exactly know but there is that commercial about Dr. Berstein and I have heard that he /or his assistants give mega boosts Vit B12 as well as follow a diet..\nDon't remember the details but didn't hear anything nice about it......like you can't get your money back if you say it does not work....\nHeard it was very expensive..\nHope someone who went through this will explain you more.\nHe has a bad reputation now here.
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My husband found out 6 months ago that he has Vertigo.  He takes Valtrex to stop the Vertigo. A lunesta at night to sleep.  His doctor took some urine samples to check for metals.  Sure enough they were very high on mercury...we are taking Chelex to rid him of the metals.  This metal was the trigger for his out break of Shingles in his Ear.  He has been doing Dr. Stewarts treatment for 5 months and has had no other spell of the Vertigo and has a better sex drive than before his diagnosis.  Dr. Stewart is very optimistic that he will be cured in 4 months from the Chelation treatments.  Hopefully this helps. Haley from San Antonio
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Hi Tally\n\nHearing can be restored with natural cures. \n\nHearing Loss Kit\n\nFormulae\nBlue Cohosh, Black Cohosh, Blue Vervain, Skullcap, Lobelia\n\nTherapeutic Action:\nDr. Christopher's Oil and Tincture Combination. When this procedure is used as explained here, it can be an aid in assisting in improvement of poor equilibrium, failure of hearing, etc. \n\nThis program has restored the hearing of many adults and children.\n\nBest of health to you \n\nCheers
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http://www.mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk/Research/language-communication/hearing_files/implant-picture.gif
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If dad gets SSI Medicaid Health Benefits, they will provide a new hearing aid every three years.\n\nThe Starkey Hearing Foundation provides hearing aids for people on limited income for a very low application fee only.  Make sure you review the qualifications closely before applying.  \nhttp://www.sotheworldmayhear.org/forms/hearnow.php
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Yes I have...It is a something that runs in my family...I believe it is called Menier's (not sure of the spelling)Disease...It is caused when the water level in the middle ear is disrupted...My father takes anti-vert, although from what he has told me a person can build up immunity to its effects...He does get it very bad at times and he is aware of its onset, so he takes 1/2 of a Valium which reduces the anxiety of knowing that he may be laid up in bed for a week, but it does seem to help him with the symptoms...or...get this...he puts the hair drier to his ear...the gentle air flow seems to help level out the water imbalance...he is 76 years old so he has become quite proficient in his own health care...He was also told about a surgical procedure...but that could possibly leave you deaf...I like the hair drier idea myself...contact your doctor and ask your family members if they have had it...I know my paternal grandmother had it, my father has it, and I get it too...My best preventive is just move more slowly, avoid wild amusement park rides, and when I'm on a boat or a passenger in a  fast moving car, I NEVER look down...only forward...I hope this has helped...
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Mucopolysaccharidosis with excessive chondroitin sulfate B in urine, characterized by dwarfism and deafness. It is caused by a deficiency of N-acetylgalactosamine-4-sulfatase (arylsulfatase B). \n\nI did a search on comcast and found one pdf file in english (7th one down).  I can't open on my computer, maybe it will work for you.\nhttp://www.comcast.net/qry/websearch/?query=mucopolysaccharidose&cmd=qry&safe=on&x=38&y=10
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My daughter suffered from severe migraines including vision loss, blacking out, fainting, tunnel vision and vomiting.  We were never able to find relief for her and I'm not sure the medical world actually has anything to cure this.  She tried everything.\nWe then found an all natural product that has medical validation that she decided to try.  She has not had even a mild headache since starting this and no longer worries about fainting at work.  This is an adaptogen which works on all auto-immune deficiencies and we have found it works when nothing else did!  Contact me if you would like to learn more about it.
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It did not help my son and he was taking very large amounts recomended by mannatech. It is another form of nutrition on the cellular level it just depends on how well your body is comminicating with itself. Plus it is not cheap. A fructose compounded vitamin will also nourish at the cellular level and have similar results for $20.00 a month. Only available through Meleluca it is patened and the company offers many other products that are also safe and nontoxic.
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No.\n\nThe FDA is just releasing a massive study of various supplements, and almost none of them work.  This one seems less plausible than most.  What about vision would be related to a supplement?  Your body supplies your eyes with what they need, we evolved that way.
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I would suggest going to an audiologist.  They have the equipment and knowledge to determine the level of deafness, and might be able to suggest a hearing aid.  I know of someone with 90 percent deafness that has somewhat serviceable hearing by using a hearing aid.
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sorry, never heard that one before, my hubby has been diabetic  for many years, on insulin, and has yet to have an ear infection, maybe you should double check with your  doctor, he would worry me if he told me something like that,there are a lot (6) of my family members who are diabetic as well who are not prone to ear infections, good luck dear, i have a feeling you are going to need it,God Bless!!
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Semper Fi, Gunny!  No, I'm afraid glucosamine and that other "alternative remedy", chondroitin, have been studied quite extensively, and no measurable benefit has been found.  This remained true whether the two substances were used alone or together.\n\nOsteoarthritis is a real bummer - mine has taken a big hunk out of my life by limiting my mobility and my flexibility.  It eventually does a number like that on most people who develop the disorder.  The only way to avoid it is to choose your parents carefully.  \n\nThere are some prescription medicines that can help; see your doctor.  If what he/she prescribes does not seem to help enough, ask for a referral to a rheumatologist, an MD who specializes in illness of this nature.\n\nGlucosamine and Chondroitin are not the only "alternative medicine" remedies suggested by herbalists and others who shouldn't be attempting to practice medicine ('cause they ain't nowhere near prepared or experienced enough), and some of them have appeared, at times, to offer slight to moderate relief from some of the symptoms of osteoarthritis.  Those results simply have not proven consistent. You might take a dose of Glucosamine and feel great the rest of the day, but next time you take it, you don't feel any relief or you feel worse than you did before taking the second dose.  \n\nI have interviewed several dozen folks over the past thirty years who have tried Glucosamine and Chondroitin together and tried each seperately.  None of them has obtained the hoped-for relief from those substances.  \n\nThe choice of whether or not to try either substance or both of them is up to you.  But after reading the above, at least, you will be able to make a more fully informed choice.  Good luck, Gunny.  Hope you find some relief.