I just wondered if anyone here with greater science knowledge than I have, has any idea how well this method would work that I have been trying in the last few days?
I am using most of the methylation supps as advised via a Dr who has done some testing on me. I seem able to tolerate them all (am on B12 Methylcobalamin and Folate and many other supps for various ME issues), apart from L-Carnitine, though have had a bit of a crash since Christmas and have reduced my thyroid meds a tad (T3) as I was getting a lot of migraine aura and suspected that was part of the reason. Also I am doing another adrenal test as I fear they may be struggling a bit (had 2 previously and 2nd one showed not too bad results but was 2 yrs ago).
I had the lowest score Dr Myhill had recorded re L-Carnitine around 5 yrs ago (mind you I was actually more functional then...so not sure how that fits). I was unable to take the supplements due to severe stomach pain each time I took it. I have gastritis, and possibly ulcer now, which is being investigated, despite loads of self-help on my diet and stomach issues generally. I am guessing that Carnitine is too acid for me.
Around 2 yrs ago I was retested for Carnitine and had improved a lot even without the supps, though still below normal. Recently I decided to try Carnitine again, this time the Fumarate sort in capsules. Again I had the dreadful stomach pain, which took 2 weeks to clear after ONE capsule! I just have it all calmed down and do not want to repeat the experience.
Soo..... this is what I am trying...... breaking open a capsule or 2 and putting in a pot with a few sprays of magnesium oil which has DMSO in it. It dissolves nicely and then I rub it on my skin. Any thoughts on efficacy of this? I am only just ramping up to 2 capsules so a bit early to tell re my own observations.....
I am using most of the methylation supps as advised via a Dr who has done some testing on me. I seem able to tolerate them all (am on B12 Methylcobalamin and Folate and many other supps for various ME issues), apart from L-Carnitine, though have had a bit of a crash since Christmas and have reduced my thyroid meds a tad (T3) as I was getting a lot of migraine aura and suspected that was part of the reason. Also I am doing another adrenal test as I fear they may be struggling a bit (had 2 previously and 2nd one showed not too bad results but was 2 yrs ago).
I had the lowest score Dr Myhill had recorded re L-Carnitine around 5 yrs ago (mind you I was actually more functional then...so not sure how that fits). I was unable to take the supplements due to severe stomach pain each time I took it. I have gastritis, and possibly ulcer now, which is being investigated, despite loads of self-help on my diet and stomach issues generally. I am guessing that Carnitine is too acid for me.
Around 2 yrs ago I was retested for Carnitine and had improved a lot even without the supps, though still below normal. Recently I decided to try Carnitine again, this time the Fumarate sort in capsules. Again I had the dreadful stomach pain, which took 2 weeks to clear after ONE capsule! I just have it all calmed down and do not want to repeat the experience.
Soo..... this is what I am trying...... breaking open a capsule or 2 and putting in a pot with a few sprays of magnesium oil which has DMSO in it. It dissolves nicely and then I rub it on my skin. Any thoughts on efficacy of this? I am only just ramping up to 2 capsules so a bit early to tell re my own observations.....