IV Vitamin C Therapy

christineathon, I'm just curious inf you did vitamin c in conjunction with chemo or on its own?  One of my doctors wants me do do it with chemo and the other (oncologist) says no way.

Canuck Mom I did chemo when I was first diagnosed in 2010, was NED for 2011, then stage iv 2012 at which point I had several met sites and it became "treatable but not curable". That is the point that I sought out alternative therapies and found the Vitamin C treatments.  I didn't do the therapies together so I have no insight as to the benefits or cautions associated with concomitant treatment.  My understanding of the Vitamin C however is that it acts like chemo with less side effects (that was true for me). I don't know how or if it would benefit you to do both at the same time.... that seems like a lot to put your body through at one time.... but the Vitamin C could also act as a fortifier against the negative effects of chemo.... My most humble opinion would be to talk to an ND pharmacologist if you can find one and see if they have any data on the benefits or caution of doing both together? ?? Please post when you decide and updates if you feel comfortable doing so ~ I would like to know that you are ok. Much love and strength to you. Xo

peacestrength, I get really thirsty when I do the infusions and I always fill up my water bottle when I go in and then have to go to the bathroom halfway thru the infusion and fill up the water again.  They said that's normal. 

I did want to tell you guys about something else--my doc has me on megadoses of vit C pills also and I'm supposed to take 1000 mg about every hour or so.  Part of the reason for such high doses is to clear out the mercury from my system and it's a great detoxifier.  The problem is that one day I took my cit C pill just before going in to the dentist to get 2 huge amalgams dug out and replaced and they placed the first pain shot and it did almost nothing.  I told them I"d taken a vit C pill prior to coming in and they almost thought they were going to have to cancel the appt but we did it--3 hours and 5 more shots later! Apparently vit C can neutralize pain shots--don't know whether it was novocaine or lidocaine. I know the dentist was nervous b/c it can cause the pain shots to wear off quicker too, and when they have to move around to do the shots, there is a chance of hitting an artery.  After the appt I took my next dose of C and within half an hour the painkiller had worn off.  I wished then that I hadn't taken it--that was the most pain yet. 

I've read that the infusions don't do this, just the pills, but wanted to let you all know in case you're going in for surgery or something--I wouldn't want to take a chance on losing any painkilling power!   

Peace, the biggest part of my holistic cancer tx is getting those amalgams removed.  My doc said that it often happens that as soon as the last amalgam is removed, the tumor will spontaneously disappear.  Of course you want to find a biological dentist to do this and you can find one thru the IAOMT.  My chelation regimen includes all the minerals, megadoses of C, alpha lipoic acid, B vitamins, and DMSA which is highly sulfuric.  Doc also cleared out my intestines, liver,and kidneys before starting the regimen b/c those are your main detox organs and the dentist uses a special hood to shunt away mercury vapors (also protects him) and a rubber dam to keep pieces from falling back in my mouth.  It's quite an ordeal but I'm glad to be getting it done.    

no, he said you'll get allergic to it.  was a long time ago

Hi girls I did 50g IVC before all my chemo treatments and I have it before I fly overseas and every winter. My intergrated Gp that did them for me in aus now does 100g for me. I could have had it during chemo but 6 years ago that research wasn't available and she wasn't sure. She says it helps build the immune system and strengthens the veins after chemo. In aus it cost $110 for a treatment. I try to have it twice a year I use it as part of my treatment plan as well as taking DIM vit D and zinc ,meletonin and selenium and magnesium. My intergrated dr has a compounded chemist make up these vitamins ( extra 800mg vit C) I have full blood tests every 3 months. It cost me about $30 per week but I do work so that helps pay for it.

Hi christineathon, sorry I took so long to get back to you!  I have decided to wait until after chemo as my onc is really against them, but I will do them afterwards to boost up my immune system!  Thanks for your info.  It was very helpful and I'm sure the Vit C would be beneficial but I'm trying to keep my onc happy...not thrilled with her and was going to get a second opinion but my surgeon said no way should I delay treatment for another opinion so there it is...instead I am changing diet and fasting before each chemo (this seems to help with SE's).

Wrsmith2x - I have a family dr who blends conventional medicine with natural but I believe you are looking for a naturopathic dr.  They are not all created equal, so make sure they actually have medical training, like an md.  I am in Canada though...if u are in the USA it may be different.

Yes, I have.  It is fabulous!.  However, I got sicker on it.  I found out that my methylation process wasn't working.  A lot of cancer patients it isnt.  There is a blood test that you can find out.  Your liver has a phase 1 and phase 2 detox.  Its the phase 2 that doesn't work.  So, toxins can build up inside.  I found that out too late.  A lot of research on ivc treatment.  A lot of Dr. Don't even know what the methylation process is.  Defnjtely do it, just beware if you get sicker, that's what it could be.  I want to start them again at a lower dose.  My mobility isn't the best right now.  So, I am taking poly mva instead.  IVC rocksa