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A local ray of sunshine has been dimmed… Glenna J. (Douglas) Miller, age 88, of Janesville passed away peacefully Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Ionia, MI, on April 19, 1925, the daughter of Roy and Louise (Miller) Douglas. She grew up with four siblings during the Depression which created a strong work ethic. Glenna attended Central Michigan University where she majored in Speech Pathology and Business with a minor in music, all the while working full time. She met her future husband, O.D. Miller while they were playing in the marching band. They married on Aug. 22, 1945, and eventually moved to Wisconsin. Glenna worked for both Rock County and eventually the Janesville School District as a speech and language clinician. She retired in 1981. After her husband died in 1993, she branched out to become a USTA official and at the age of 79, became a Master Gardener. She was an avid sports spectator, gardener, voracious reader and loved playing cards.
She is survived by her sons, O. Daniel (Glenne') Miller, and David (Sharon) Miller; daughter, Sharon (Fred) Terry; granddaughters: Colleen, Gretchen, and Alexis (Erik); grandson, Nathan (Tiffany); great grandchildren: Zachary, Connor, Rypkin, Hobbs, Bella, and Harper; a brother, Wayne (Ann) Douglas; sister, Mary Lou Clark; and sister-in-law, Mitzi (Don) Griggel. She was preceded in death by her husband; an infant son, Michael John; and 2 sisters, Virginia and Jane.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, at ST. JOHN VIANNEY CATHOLIC CHURCH with Msgr. Donn Heiar presiding. Burial will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will take place on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of mass at church. Memorials are suggested to Rotary Botanical Gardens or the Mercy Foundation for Mercy Manor. SCHNEIDER APFEL SCHNEIDER & SCHNEIDER FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY is assisting the family.
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Waterfront living will soon be available at the historic New York Dock Building in Red Hook. The classic loft spaces endow these exceptional units with grand proportions, soaring 12 to 16 foot high ceilings, and stunning views of the Manhattan Skyline and Brooklyn. Built in 1910, this was the first reinforced steel and concrete building in the United States. These contemporary lofts will introduce new full height steel windows and modern finishes, while retaining the building's original concrete structural expression with exposed ceilings and columns.This particular unit, 3C3, is a 1BR, 1BA with Brooklyn views.Contemporary German Kitchens by Bulthaup are equipped Miele appliances and sinks & faucets by Blanco.Bathrooms will feature Italian Stone walls, contemporary Italian sinks, millwork and back lit mirrors. Other features include Floor-to-Ceiling windows, exposed concrete ceilings, European White Oak wood flooring, custom oversized European doors, Central heating & cooling systems and Washer/Dryers in each unit. 160 Imlay will also feature a fitness center, Steam and Sauna rooms, 24 Hour Doorman, building Super-Intendant, private storage units and a beautifully landscaped roof deck, perfect for hosting private events. No Showroom. Please Email for information. All finishes are subject to Sponsor's right to make substitutions.
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Vaginal prolapse is the inward and downward bulging of the vaginal walls. The severity of vaginal prolapse may be defined as:
- First degree—collapse into the upper part of the vagina
- Second degree—collapse further into the vaginal canal, down to the level of the vaginal opening
- Third degree—collapse that extends beyond the opening
Vaginal prolapse is caused by weakened support structures in the pelvic region. The lack of support causes the walls of the vagina to weaken, sag, and collapse.
Risk Factors
Your risk of vaginal prolapse increases with age. Other factors include:
- Multiple vaginal deliveries
- Post-menopause
- Obesity
- Straining caused by chronic cough, constipation, or heavy lifting
- Family history
Symptoms may include:
- Pelvic pressure
- A feeling of vaginal fullness or heaviness
- A feeling of pulling in the pelvis
- Vaginal discomfort
- Urinary urgency and frequency
- Urination when laughing, sneezing, coughing, or exercising
- Constipation
- Difficult or painful intercourse
- Low backache that is relieved with lying down
You will be asked about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done. Vaginal prolapse that has no symptoms may be diagnosed during routine examinations. You may be referred to a gynecologist, who will do a pelvic exam.
Talk with your doctor about the best treatment plan for you. First- or second-degree prolapse without symptoms may not require treatment. Treatment options include:
Kegel Exercises
Kegel exercises involve tensing the muscles around the vagina and anus, holding for several seconds, then releasing. The repetition of this exercise will help to tone pelvic muscles. You may be asked to do this up to 100 times a day.
Estrogen therapy may be advised. This may help prevent further weakness of the pelvic floor. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits associated with hormone replacement therapy.
Pessary Insertion
A pessary may be inserted into the upper portion of the vagina. A pessary is a rubbery, doughnut-shaped device. It helps to prop up the uterus and bladder. Pessary placement is more often used in older women.
Vaginal prolapse that is severe or associated with lasting symptoms may require surgery. Surgery may involve repairing the pelvic floor structure or, in some cases, suturing the vagina.
To help reduce your chances of vaginal prolapse:
- Do Kegel exercises.
- Maintain a healthy weight.
- To avoid constipation, eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Drink plenty of fluids throughout the day.
- If you smoke, talk to your doctor about ways to quit. Smoking may cause chronic coughing and weakening of connective tissues.
- Limit heavy lifting.
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Radioactive iodine treatment is used to treat certain thyroid diseases and thyroid cancer. The procedure is done with a radioactive form of the element iodine. Radioactive iodine is taken up by the thyroid gland. There, it treats thyroid disease by destroying the cells. Though the radioactivity has minimal spread to other parts of the body, it will appear in the urine.
Reasons for Procedure
It may be done to treat:
- Hyperthyroidism —the thyroid gland is overactive
- Certain types of cancer, such as thyroid cancer
Possible Complications
Possible side effects and complications of radioactive iodine therapy include:
- Inflammation of the salivary glands causing painful cheeks and dry mouth
- Metallic taste in the mouth
- Dry mouth
- Sore throat
- Neck pain
- Nausea or vomiting
- Fatigue
- Flushing
- Tightness in throat
- Abnormally high or abnormally low thyroid hormone levels
Pregnant women are at an increased risk of complications. The procedure may be harmful to the fetus. It should not be done in pregnant women. Nursing mothers should stop breastfeeding for at least a week after the procedure.
What to Expect
Prior to Procedure
- If advised by your doctor, eat a special diet. Your doctor may want you on a special low iodine diet prior to the procedure. This may help your procedure to be more successful.
- Talk to your doctor about your medications. Some thyroid hormone medications should be discontinued up to 4 weeks before the procedure. Other medications used to treat hyperthyroidism should be discontinued a minimum of 5-7 days before the procedure.
- For 2 hours before the procedure, do not eat or drink anything. Water may be allowed.
- If you are a woman of childbearing age, the doctor will do a pregnancy test.
- A thyroid uptake and scan may be done before the treatment.
Description of the Procedure
You will be given some tablets or liquids that contain radioactive iodine. After the iodine is swallowed, it will be taken up by the thyroid.
How Long Will It Take?
At least an hour
Will It Hurt?
The treatment is painless.
Postoperative Care
Any radioactive iodine that is not taken up directly by the thyroid will be passed through the urine. Instructions may include:
- Do not eat any solid foods for at least 2 hours after treatment. Drink a lot of clear liquids, such as water or juice.
- For the first 8-12 hours following treatment, use the bathroom every hour. This will help flush the excess iodine from your body.
- Limit your contact with others. Do not enter a room with any infants or children. Stay at least 3 feet away from other adults. Do not stay near any other adult for more than a few minutes. Do not share a bed with anyone for 48 hours following the treatment.
- Do not share any food, drink, or dishes with anyone for the first week. Do not allow your saliva to come into contact with anyone. Avoid kissing and sexual contact.
- Flush the toilet twice after use.
- Wash hands often and thoroughly.
- Resume normal thyroid medications 48 hours after the treatment.
The majority of people who undergo the treatment for hyperthyroidism will have their thyroid levels return to normal within 8-12 weeks. However, in a small number of people, a second dose of radioactive iodine treatment is needed.
A follow-up visit with your doctor may be scheduled 4-6 weeks after treatment. Radioactive iodine treatment can cause hypothyroidism (low thyroid function). This can occur at any time after treatment. It may be temporary or permanent. Your doctor will need to check your thyroid status every few months until levels are stable.
Call Your Doctor
Call your doctor if any of these occur:
- Signs of infection, such as fever and chills
- Nausea or vomiting
- Excessive fatigue
- Worsening pain or swelling in the neck
- Passing little urine
- Tightness in throat or trouble breathing
- Facial numbness
- Rapid pulse
If you think you have an emergency, call for emergency medical services right away.
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The purpose of screening is early diagnosis and treatment. Screening tests are administered to people without current symptoms, but who may be at high risk for certain diseases or conditions.
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Progesterone is one of the two primary female hormones. As the name implies, progesterone prepares ("pro") the uterus for pregnancy (gestation). Progesterone works in tandem with estrogen ; indeed, if estrogen is taken as a medication without being balanced by progesterone (so called unopposed estrogen), there is an increased risk of uterine cancer.
However, progesterone is not well absorbed orally. For this reason, pharmaceutical manufacturers developed "progestins," substances similar to progesterone which are more easily absorbed. Most of the time, a woman prescribed "progesterone" is really being given a progestin. Two of the most commonly used progestins are medroxyprogesterone and norethindrone. However, it has been suggested that actual progesterone may offer benefits over progestins, such as fewer side effects.
Progesterone can be absorbed through the skin to some extent, and some alternative practitioners have, for years, promoted the use of progesterone creams. Such progesterone creams are typically, but misleadingly, said to contain "natural" progesterone. This is an oddly chosen term, as the progesterone in these creams is actually produced in a laboratory, just like other synthetic hormones. To avoid confusion in this article, we will call progesterone "true" progesterone, or just "progesterone."
Besides creams, a special form of true progesterone that can be absorbed orally, micronized progesterone, has recently become available as a prescription drug.
Inconsistent evidence suggests that progesterone cream might help reduce menopausal symptoms. However, it does not appear to be strong enough to balance the effects of estrogen, thus reducing the risk of uterine cancer. (Oral micronized progesterone is strong enough for this purpose.) Contrary to numerous books and magazine articles, there is no more than weak, inconsistent evidence that progesterone cream offers any benefits for osteoporosis.
Progesterone is synthesized in the body and is not found in appreciable quantities in food. For use as a drug or dietary supplement, progesterone is synthesized from chemicals found in soy or Mexican yam .
Note: Another aspect of the widespread misinformation involving progesterone cream is the concept that Mexican yam itself contains progesterone, or substances that the body can convert into progesterone. This is incorrect. Industrial chemists can convert a constituent of Mexican yam (diosgenin) into progesterone, but only by using chemical pathways not found in the body.
Therapeutic Dosages
The usual dose of progesterone in cream form is 20 mg daily. Although this dose might decrease menopausal hot flashes (see below), most studies found that even doses as high as 64 mg daily do not provide enough progesterone to protect the uterus from the effects of estrogen. 2,20,21 However, one study found that use of micronized progesterone cream at 80 mg daily produced similar progesterone levels in the body as an oral dose of 200 mg daily; 23 oral micronized progesterone taken at a dose of 200 to 400 mg daily is approximately as effective as the standard dosage of the more commonly used progestins.
Therapeutic Uses
Progesterone cream was widely promoted in the 1990s a treatment for osteoporosis , on the basis of meaningless "studies" whose designs were too poor to establish anything at all. 4-6 When properly designed studies were performed, the results were at best inconsistent. 7,20
Studies conflict on whether progesterone cream can help hot flashes. 7,20 One double-blind, placebo-controlled study failed to find any improvements in mood or general well-being in menopausal women using progesterone cream. 20
Like progestins, oral progesterone protects the uterus from the stimulating effects of unopposed estrogen. However, standard doses of progesterone cream probably provide too little progesterone to serve for this purpose (see next section).
What Is the Scientific Evidence for Progesterone?
Despite widespread reporting that true progesterone is effective for treating or preventing osteoporosis, the evidence for such an effect is at best inconsistent.
This notion began with test tube and other preliminary studies suggesting that progesterone or progestins can stimulate the activity of cells that build bone. 10,11 Subsequently, a poorly designed and uncontrolled study (really, a series of case histories from one physician's practice) purportedly demonstrated that progesterone cream can slow or even reverse osteoporosis. 12-14
However, a 1-year, double-blind trial of 102 women given either progesterone cream (providing 20 mg progesterone daily) or placebo cream, along with calcium and multivitamins, found no evidence of any improvements in bone density attributable to progesterone. 15 A smaller, short-term trial found that progesterone cream has no effect on bone metabolism. 20
In contrast to these negative results, benefits were seen in a small 2-year, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in which 22 women were given progesterone cream. 8 (Interestingly, in this study, use of progesterone cream plus soy isoflavones produced inferior benefits to those of progesterone cream alone.) It is, therefore, at least possible that progesterone cream is helpful for osteoporosis if taken for a long enough period; however, more research is needed.
Menopausal Symptoms
In the 1-year, double-blind trial of 102 women described above, use of progesterone cream was found to significantly reduce hot flashes and related symptoms. 16 However, a slightly smaller 12-week, double-blind trial failed to find progesterone cream helpful for reducing menopausal symptoms. 20 The authors of this second study point out that the first study was statistically flawed.
Opposing Estrogen
Unless you have had a hysterectomy, if you take estrogen you need to take progesterone too, or run the risk of uterine cancer. Two 12-week, double-blind studies enrolling a total of about 100 women found that progesterone cream (at doses up to 64 mg) did not have the required protective effect on the cells of the uterus. 2,20
One study, however, did find benefit at dosages of either 15 or 40 mg daily. 21 The explanation for these disparate results may lie in the results of two other studies, which suggest that progesterone cream is erratically absorbed. 3,22
Safety Issues
You will see progesterone is sold as a dietary supplement, but it is a hormone , not a food.
Like progestins, true progesterone causes side effects. In one study, oral micronized progesterone at a dose of 400 mg per day was associated with dizziness, abdominal cramping, headache, breast pain, muscle pain, irritability, nausea, fatigue, diarrhea, and viral infections. 17
Though progesterone is an over-the-counter product, it is important to periodically test blood levels of the hormone. Progesterone should only be used under the supervision of your doctor. You and your doctor can decide the best option for testing.
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- Take a sailing trip up the coast to Pemba Island, near the Tanzanian border. This island has an abundant sea life, picturesque beaches, and is less populated than beaches like Tofo.
OverviewTanzania and South Africa, Mozambique's northern and southern neighbors, may hog most of the tourists and adventurers right now, but Mozambique is rebuilding and brushing off its beaches, preparing for the sure-to-come tide of travelers.
Those travelers typically avoid Mozambique because of its violent past and enduring AIDS epidemic, but as the country moves into a more stable political regime, figures out its infrastructure and clears the landmines left by a few decades of conflict, the country will pull itself off the D-list of travel destinations.
What to doFor more in depth information on what to see and do while there, check out the what to see and do section of Indie Travel in Mozambique for $45 Per Day (coming March, 2013).
Getting thereAn immense country geographically, Mozambique receives only a few flights. Most originate from elsewhere in Africa, with South Africa serving as the most common hub for intercontinental traffic. If you're tired of coach seating and in-flight snacks, there is a highway from Johannesburg to Maputo that is easily navigable by car.
For information on how to get around once in Mozambique, check out the transportation section of Indie Travel in Mozambique for $45 Per Day (coming March, 2013).
Where to stayMozambique's hospitality industry has blossomed with future tourism in mind and in the larger cities like Maputo you can find five star or budget hotels in the same area. There are also several backpacker lodges in Maputo that can put up travelers on a budget.
For more in depth information on accommodations, check out the accommodations section of Indie Travel in Mozambique for $45 Per Day (coming March, 2013).
Chelsea Perino is an avid traveler and spent over two years living and traveling in Southern Africa. She traversed the length of Mozambique by local bus, car, truck, boat, and even on horseback, so she is well acquainted with the unique culture that is Mozambique. Chelsea recently graduated with an MA in Public and Organizational Relations and is now a freelance Public Relations and Marketing consultant and writer in New York City. She is the Co-Founder of her own online lifestyle magazine DIY-NYC.com.
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Vermont Ethicon Physiomesh Lawyer
Lawyers Helping Vermont Residents Harmed by Ethicon Physiomesh Problems
Ethicon Physiomesh hernia repair mesh has been pulled from global markets permanently due to high failure rates of the device. Used to repair ventral hernia, or weak spots in the abdominal wall, Ethicon hernia mesh has proven to cause significant injuries and hernia recurrence to many patients including Vermont residents. Approved in 2010 via a short-cut FDA approval process, Ethicon's hernia mesh was only discovered to be dangerous after thousands of patients suffered Physiomesh complications. Now, persons harmed by the product are filing Vermont Physiomesh injury lawsuits against Ethicon to recover compensation for the pain, suffering and losses resulting from hernia mesh injuries and surgery.
Ethicon is a division of the international pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson, which is also facing litigation at this time for its transvaginal mesh (TVM). TVM is another synthetic mesh product that has been linked to high failure rates. More than 30,000 TVM lawsuits have been filed in Vermont and around the United States. With annual sales that exceed $70 billion, Johnson & Johnson is one of the largest purveyors of medical devices in the world. Filing a lawsuit for hernia mesh failure is the only means for individuals and families to hold the giant corporation accountable for the damage and harm caused by carelessness and inattention to product safety.
Persons and family members of persons in Vermont who have been implanted with Physiomesh Flexible Composite Mesh and have suffered from hernia mesh side effects or required revision surgery may be eligible for compensation through filing an Ethicon hernia mesh lawsuit. To speak with one of our attorneys handling Vermont hernia mesh failure claims, please contact our firm for a free, no-obligation case review now. Our lawyers handling Vermont Physiomesh failure claims work on a contingency basis, meaning we charge no legal fees unless we win compensation on your behalf.
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Current Hernia Mesh Lawsuit Information for Residents of Vermont
If you or a member of your family in Vermont was implanted with surgical hernia mesh for laparoscopic ventral repair surgery and later experienced complications, you may have legal grounds to file a Vermont Physiomesh lawsuit against Ethicon. Vermont hernia mesh injury lawsuits enable individuals to seek compensation for the medical expenses, pain and suffering that have resulted from this defective product.
Patients in Vermont agreed to have Physiomesh implanted to repair a ventral hernia on the assumption that it had been carefully tested for safety. In fact, Ethicon's hernia mesh was approved through a fast-track FDA approval process and had never been tested on humans prior to market approval. Only after countless patients had been implanted with the device did researchers detect the trend of high failure and revision rates. Our attorneys believe that persons in Vermont who were harmed by hernia mesh injuries through no fault of their own deserve compensation for their losses and suffering through filing a Vermont Physiomesh lawsuit.
Shortly after receiving the results of two large European hernia mesh outcomes studies, Johnson & Johnson's Ethicon division pulled certain Physiomesh products from markets worldwide. In an Urgent Field Safety statement, the company cited non-specific product defects and indicated these particular hernia patches would never be marketed again. When compared to other mesh products used for ventral hernia repair, Ethicon's Physiomesh stood out for its track record of poor outcomes. Millions of patients undergo hernia repair surgery every year, and before it was withdrawn, Ethicon hernia mesh was a popular product for ventral hernia repair in Vermont.
Vermont Ethicon Physiomesh Lawsuits for Hernia Mesh Problems
Once a trusted household name for cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, Johnson & Johnson now finds itself the subject of major litigation as a result of a string of dangerous and defective products. In 2016, for example, the company was required to pay more than $200 million to just three plaintiffs who developed ovarian cancer after using the company's talc-based body freshening products. Nearly 2,000 more such claims are pending in courts around the nation. Filing a Physiomesh lawsuit in Vermont may be the only means an individual consumer has to hold this large multi-national corporation accountable for consumer safety.
Unfortunately, facing the threat of major litigation is often the only factor that effectively motivates a company to increase its attention toward consumer safety. Motivated by profits, short cuts in premarket testing and negligence toward safety become commonplace. To some extent, Vermont hernia mesh lawsuits are seen as a cost of doing business in Vermont for these large corporations, and harming some Vermont patients along the way seems inevitable. Johnson & Johnson and its many subsidiaries record annual sales of over $70 billion. Filing a Vermont hernia mesh lawsuit can help individuals recover the compensation they deserve, and also serves to hold Ethicon accountable for the safety of its medical devices in the long run.
Vermont Physiomesh Lawsuits for Hernia Repair Injury
Our lawyers handling hernia mesh lawsuits in Vermont are currently offering free case review with no further obligation. To speak with an attorney handling Vermont Physiomesh lawsuit claims, simply use our online chat feature or complete our contact form. One of our attorneys handling Vermont hernia mesh lawsuit claims will contact you to discuss your situation and answer your questions at no charge.
Vermont Hernia Mesh Injury Lawsuits Are Not Class Action Lawsuits
Physiomesh lawsuits in Vermont will not be class action lawsuits in which claimants should anticipate only a small, symbolic settlement. Instead, it is likely that Vermont hernia mesh lawsuits against Ethicon will be consolidated as Multidistrict Litigation (MDL) with claims originating around the nation. MDL is a legal procedure that accelerates the processing of many similar claims, while still preserving the particular details of each case. Compensation is determined on an individual basis, accounting for the degree of suffering experience by each claimant. MDL unifies consumers harmed by a common drug or medical device in order to advance justice and demand corporate accountability.
Vermont Physiomesh Lawsuits: No Fees Unless We Collect for You
We will represent all persons involved in a Vermont hernia mesh lawsuit against Ethicon on a contingency basis, meaning our attorneys never charge legal fees unless we win compensation in your case. For a free no-obligation consultation, please contact the firm; one of our Vermont Physiomesh attorneys will help you understand your legal options and answer your questions.
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Answers to Common Vermont Physiomesh Lawsuit Questions
We know that deciding to file a hernia mesh lawsuit in Vermont and choosing an attorney are difficult decisions. Whether you choose our firm or not, we are happy to provide some general information that will apply to most Vermont Ethicon hernia mesh lawsuit questions. For more detailed information, please contact our firm for a free, no-obligation Vermont Physiomesh lawsuit consultation.
Who can make a hernia mesh injury claim or file a Vermont Physiomesh lawsuit against Ethicon?Any individual in Vermont who was harmed by injuries or complications following the implantation of Ethicon hernia mesh may be eligible to make a claim by filing a Vermont Physiomesh lawsuit. Likewise, family members of such a person may also qualify to file a hernia mesh lawsuit in Vermont.
What does it cost to have an attorney review my case?We will always listen to your circumstances and give you our analysis of your case without any cost or further obligation. To obtain a free Vermont Physiomesh lawsuit case review, simply contact our firm. An attorney handing hernia mesh lawsuits in Vermont will listen to your story, give their analysis, and answer your questions as thoroughly as possible.
Why did it take so long to detect Ethicon Physiomesh problems?Physiomesh was approved via the FDA's 510k review process, which is a fast track review for a new device deemed to be similar to an approved medical device. Because Physiomesh was considered comparable to another product, it was not subject to safety testing that specifically examined its application in the abdominal wall. Rather than conducting its own safety testing, Ethicon waited for outcomes studies on Physiomesh to emerge. In essence, users of Ethicon Physiomesh for the past five years in Vermont and around the world were the product's guinea pigs. As such, many consumers in Vermont agreed to have hernia mesh implanted without knowledge that its safety had not yet been proven. The hernia repair registries of Denmark and Germany indicated significant problems with Ethicon's product, resulting in Physiomesh's permanent global market withdrawal.
What will it cost to file a hernia mesh injury lawsuit in Vermont?We are committed to representing all persons filing a Vermont Physiomesh hernia lawsuit on a contingency basis, meaning there are never any legal fees unless we win compensation in your case. To receive a free Vermont Ethicon hernia mesh lawsuit case review, please complete our contact form. One of our attorneys handling Physiomesh injury lawsuits in Vermont will be happy to speak with you about your circumstances and answer your questions about a possible Vermont hernia mesh lawsuit.
Who in Vermont is at risk for complications from Ethicon's hernia mesh?Any person in Vermont who underwent laparoscopic surgery to repair a ventral hernia may be at risk for developing Physiomesh complications. If you experience pain, fever, signs of infection, or any other side effect, contact your local Vermont physician immediately. In its Urgent Field Safety Notice, Ethicon urged physicians to continue monitoring patients who had been implanted with Physiomesh for potential complications.
Aren't most products liability lawsuits just class action lawsuits where the plaintiff can expect only a small, symbolic settlement?Vermont Physiomesh lawsuits are not class action lawsuits. Instead, it is likely hernia mesh claims from Vermont and around the nation will consolidated together as MDL, or Multi-District Litigation. This is a legal procedure that allows cases with similar claims to be processed at once, while preserving the unique elements of each case. Individual claimants in a products liability MDL can expect to receive real compensation, with the amount based upon the individual injuries and damages incurred by each plaintiff.
We're not the type of people who sue; do we really need to file a lawsuit?If a member of your family suffered a serious injury or health problem as a result of a defective product or dangerous drug, long-term, or even life-long, medical care may be required. This could be incredibly expensive and since medical costs are continually rising may be largely unknown at the time of settlement or trial. If a member of your family died due to a defective product or dangerous drug, no amount of money can undo that wrong. It is our fervent hope that every defective products, drug or other medication lawsuit we file can serve to make the manufacturer take note of the loss and pain its product has caused. When that fails to make a company take action in the form of a product recall, greater warnings about its use and ultimately making safer products, we rely on their profit motivation to make them do the right thing. Unfortunately, in all too many cases it is only the fear of lawsuits and large settlements and verdicts that makes a company become a better corporate citizen.
What time limits apply to filing a Vermont Physiomesh injury lawsuit against Ethicon?There are hernia mesh lawsuit time limits that apply to claims made in many states. However, if you contact an attorney in the near future regarding a Vermont Physiomesh injury claim, you will likely fall within the accepted time limits. To learn about specific Vermont hernia mesh lawsuit time limits, contact the firm for a free, no-obligation case review.
Leading Physiomesh Defect Attorneys Offer Free Vermont Case Review
Ethicon Physiomesh has been used in hernia repair surgeries in Vermont and around the United States since 2010. Patients agreed to have the device implanted because they trusted Johnson & Johnson had tested the product for defects. In fact, Ethicon hernia mesh was never tested on humans. More than five years after the product was released in the U.S., Ethicon withdrew Physiomesh because of external reports showing high failure rates. Patients may suffer from pain, infection, extrusion, organ damage, hernia recurrence and other complications. Physiomesh has been pulled form markets worldwide because the product's dangers outweigh its benefits. Our hernia mesh attorneys for Vermont claims believe Ethicon must be held accountable for its disregard of consumer safety.
Our lawyers handling Vermont Physiomesh defect cases are seasoned products liability litigators, pursuing justice on behalf of American families harmed by multinational pharmaceutical and medical device conglomerates. Our attorneys have seen the aftermath of numerous major medical device recalls, and understand the suffering faced by patients and families. Aware of the very serious nature of Vermont Physiomesh injury claims, our team of attorneys handling Vermont hernia mesh defect claims is committing its significant resources to hold the device-maker responsible for the damage and harm Physiomesh has caused among countless consumers. Our experienced drug litigation firm is offering the best Physiomesh lawsuit representation possible to residents of any state.
Our attorneys specialize in product liability litigation, pursuing justice on behalf of indiviudals and families that have been harmed by dangerous drugs and defective medical products. We believe that nothing matters more than the safety of ordinary people, and we believe many innocent people have been harmed by defective hernia mesh from Ethicon. When corporations benefit to the detriment of consumers, our Physiomesh attorneys will help Vermont residents seek justice and hold any negligent companies accountable. With the resources of a large, successful firm, our lawyers handling Vermont Ethicon hernia mesh defect claims can commit the significant resources needed to win even the most complex of cases.
Vermont Hernia Mesh Failure Cases: We Receive No Fees Unless We Collect for You
We will provide legal representation to all persons involved in Vermont Ethicon Physiomesh claims on a contingency basis, meaning you will never pay any legal fees unless we win compensation in your case. If you or someone you love has been harmed as a result of Ethicon's defective hernia mesh, you may be eligible for significant compensation through filing a claim. Contact our firm to access a free, no-obligation hernia mesh case review for Vermont residents, and one of our attorneys will contact you promptly to answer your questions.
The Onder Law Firm
OnderLaw, LLC is a St. Louis personal injury law firm handling serious injury and death claims across the country. Its mission is the pursuit of justice, no matter how complex the case or strenuous the effort. The Onder Law Firm has represented clients throughout the United States in pharmaceutical and medical device litigation such as Pradaxa, Lexapro and Yasmin/Yaz, where the firm's attorneys held significant leadership roles in the litigation, as well as Actos, DePuy, Risperdal and others. The firm has represented thousands of persons in these and other products liability litigation, including DePuy hip replacement systems, which settled for $2.5 billion and Pradaxa internal bleeding, which settled for $650 million. The Onder Law Firm won over $300 million in four talcum powder ovarian cancer lawsuits in St. Louis to date and other law firms throughout the nation often seek its experience and expertise on complex litigation.
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A professional athlete that's really good with money—so much so he became a financial advisor post-career. It's a rare find, but the need is critical.
In 2009, Sports Illustrated estimated that 78% of NFL players were bankrupt or faced serious financial stress within two years of ending their careers. It also estimated that 60% of professional basketball players were broke within five years of retiring from the NBA. Athletes including Dorothy Hamill, John Daly, Lenny Dykstra, Scottie Pippen and, more recently, Mike Tyson (who is currently suing his financial advisor for fraud) have experienced headline-making money management difficulties.
It occurs despite (or maybe because of) the fact that average salaries, broken out by league, are as follows:
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David Emma (right), managing director and partner at HighTower's Masterson, Emma & Associates, manages professional athletes' finances, a role to which he's perfectly suited.
A finance major and a hockey player at Boston College, he won the 1991 Hobey Baker Award as the best college hockey player in the U.S. Emma went on to play for the New Jersey Devils, Boston Bruins and Florida Panthers, as well as in Europe. Yet after receiving bad financial advice during the tech bubble, he decided to commit his post-hockey career to advising former teammates and other athletes on investing their money with confidence.
"They trust me more, without a doubt," he says of his clientele. "Being able to understand on a day-to-day basis what they're experiencing since I also played at that level makes a huge difference."
Emma notes the four stages he sees to the career of a professional athlete: young guys just coming in, guys in the heart of their contract, guys beginning to transition out and thinking about what to do next, and retirement.
"None of the leagues have true financial planning or financial education programs," he says. "They just don't want to appear to be endorsing any one system or product. They all talk about the need for sound financial planning and help with navigating their careers, but as much as they talk about it they don't [do it]."
Not that it's true of individual teams, however. Last summer, Emma was asked by the Panthers to do a seminar for the top 36 prospects at their training camp. They asked him to present because "I used to play for them and they know me."
Two of the biggest mistakes professional athletes make, Emma argues, is that they don't assemble the right team of advisors to handle their finances, and they trust too much.
"They must take an ownership role in their financial management; they have to get involved and know what's going on."
Just as there are stages to a professional athlete's career, there are also corresponding stages of wealth, he notes. First, they experience wealth, and it is a crucial time in their career when they need to slow down and ask questions; they need to find time in the offseason to really educate themselves. Second, they accumulate wealth, and this stage typically can last anywhere from three to 10 years. Third, after 10 years, it's time to take what they've earned and make it last.
His honesty resonates with players, although he says sometimes "too many players, especially the younger players, hear what I have to say, but they don't listen."
"I am not afraid to tell them that I made mistakes and didn't pay close enough attention to what was going on," Emma admits. Even though he would help younger teammates with finance-related issues, even going so far as to work with them to balance their checkbooks, he was wrapped up in "the worry of playing, going to the gym and working out," so much so that even he "trusted too much."
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When you have little ones running around, there's always something to think about—gentle shampoo, eco-friendly toys, chemical-free wipes, and on and on. That's why we're here to demystify the sometimes complicated world of shopping for baby. When you're looking for healthy, nontoxic options to stash in your diaper bag, changing table, and car, check this list and get the scoop on products our members (and their families) adore.
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From stoking your kiddo's imagination to helping to keep non-recyclable waste out of landfills, there are plenty of reasons why eco-friendly baby toys should be your go-to.
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An intrauterine device (IUD) is a type of temporary birth control for women. The device is usually used to prevent pregnancy. It is inserted into the uterus though the vagina by a healthcare professional.
A woman with an IUD may decide to have it removed. IUD removal is done by a healthcare professional. You should never remove an IUD yourself.
There are 2 types of IUDs:
- Hormone-releasing—Releases the hormone progestin. Can be left in the body for 5 years before it needs to be replaced.
- Copper—Releases copper ions. Can be left inside the body for 12 years.
Reasons for Procedure
Reasons to remove an IUD may include:
- It has expired or needs to be replaced
- Side effects, such as abnormal bleeding or pain
- Heavy and/or prolonged menstrual bleeding
- IUD fails and you become pregnant
- You want to use a different birth control method
- You want to become pregnant
- Your menstrual periods have ended due to menopause
- You need treatment that requires the IUD to be removed
Possible Complications
Complications are rare, but no procedure is completely free of risk. If you are planning to have your IUD removed, be aware that cramping and bleeding may occur during the removal process. However, this is normal. Some women may experience fainting or near-fainting just after the procedure.
An IUD can be removed at any time, but it may be easier during a woman's menstrual period, since the cervix (opening of the uterus) is softer. Once the IUD is removed, a woman is able to become pregnant again.
Note: If you have the IUD removed during the middle of your menstrual cycle and you had sex during the week before removal, you may be at risk of being pregnant.
What to Expect
Prior to Procedure
Your doctor will go over the steps to remove the IUD. This is a good time to ask your doctor any questions regarding the procedure. It is important to think about what other type of birth control you will want to use once the IUD is out if you do not want to become pregnant. Sometimes you may need to start the other method before the IUD is removed.
In most cases, no anesthesia is used. Pain and discomfort after the procedure can usually be managed with over-the-counter medications, such as ibuprofen.
Description of the Procedure
This procedure is usually done in an office or clinic setting with no need for an overnight stay.
First, the doctor will insert a speculum into the vagina to see the cervix. The doctor may clean your cervix and vagina with an antiseptic, such as iodine. Next, the strings attached to the IUD will be located. The strings usually hang out from the cervix into the far back of the vagina. You will be asked to take deep, slow breaths. It is important to relax during the procedure. Forceps or other tools will be used to grasp the strings and gently pull the IUD out.
If you are having your IUD replaced, the new IUD will be inserted at this time.
There may be situations where it is difficult to remove the IUD. In these cases, your doctor may refer you to a specialist. There is a chance that the IUD may need to be removed using a hysteroscope. This is a long, thin telescope with a camera and tools on the end. The hysteroscope will be inserted into your vagina and uterus to locate and remove the IUD.
How Long Will It Take?
The procedure only takes a few minutes to set up and perform.
Will It Hurt?
You may experience cramping and bleeding while the IUD is being removed. This is normal.
Post-procedure Care
Be sure to follow any instructions your doctor gave you when you return home after the procedure. If you are starting a new contraceptive method, make sure you ask any questions about it. If you are going to attempt pregnancy, begin taking prenatal vitamins.
Call Your Doctor
After arriving home, contact your doctor if any of the following occur:
- Severe cramps, pain, or tenderness in your abdomen
- Fever or chills
- Unexplained vaginal bleeding or unusual discharge from your vagina
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All I said was I don't think he's funny, you can quote me on that, I never said anything about him being crap. I have nothing against the guy, just because a person isn't funny doesn't mean their a bad person. On the same ticket, you don't need more than cursory knowledge of someone to hate them, right. And I was talking about his stand-up on You Tube, not the movie.Killbert-Robby wrote:Well, I don't even know where to begin. Just because you don't find him funny doesn't mean he's a crap comedian. The guy's in a box office topping comedy, so whatever he does, he's doing it well. It just means YOU don't think he's funny.
I liked "Dude, Where's My Car" I thought it was really intelligent (bear with me), it had a great cyclical plot where every seemingly unimportant gag had an important purpose in the plot by the end of the film (except for the "And Than" gag, that just seemed like an unrelated joke.) My issue is, who would want to see a film similar to DWMC when you can just watch DWMC, especially if the trailers (to me) don't make it seem like it's gonna do a better job. I'll reserve final judgment for when I see it, but because it doesn't look interesting to me and I'm not as in to Zack Galifianakis as other people, I probably won't see it.Killbert-Robby wrote:As for the movie, I hear it's awesome, and what, just because Dude Where's My Car was similar, it's gonna suck? Lets not degrade into "THE SIMPSONS DID IT" bullcrap.
What? I didn't let him slide on anything. Dane Cook's lame, he's always been lame, it's who he is. He has his funny moments, but only if you can get past "him".Killbert-Robby wrote:If you let Dane Cook slide with stuff like My Best Friend's Girl
I'm trying to start a conversation, and asking if anyone knows anything funny he did. What? I'm only suppose to post on this forum if I have brilliant testament written by God through me?Killbert-Robby wrote:I don't see why you're bothering with this.
Ahaugen wrote:It appears that you intend to make mountains out of mouse turds.
I'd quit while you're ahead.
Rkolter wrote:Stop playing beat the newbie with a hammer. It's a dumb game.
I'm personally curious about The Hangover. I'll probably rent it when it comes to RedBox.
Tellurider wrote:Jeff ... Gaffigan? maybe? He has this bit on Hot Pockets that always makes me laugh even though it's lame.
Tellurider wrote:Zach Galifianakis is in one of my all-time favorite comedies, Out Cold. Official movie of the Cornell Ski and Snowboard Club! It is incredibly dumb and incredibly funny. And he is brilliant in it. It takes some cojones to act a part that is so... shameful. Watch the movie and you'll see what I mean.
As for this new movie, I'll probably see it at some point, but I'm not looking forward to it.
And as for his stand up, I've seen some and... it's okay, I guess? I much prefer Mitch Hedberg or George Carlin (RIP, both of them) and the guy, Jeff ... Gaffigan? maybe? He has this bit on Hot Pockets that always makes me laugh even though it's lame.
Thing is, while I've watched a lot of stand-up, I'm pretty bad at remembering names. But stand up and movie roles are pretty different, and a lot of times a comedian is FAR better at one or the other.
Killbert-Robby wrote:Ahaugen wrote:It appears that you intend to make mountains out of mouse turds.
I'd quit while you're ahead.
Way ahead of you. Say, I like Ahmed the Dead Terrorist. THAT'S not an overrated comedy act.
IVstudios wrote:Now, I can't stand Jeff Dunham. Not because I don't think he's funny, but because he has a habit of coming up with dumb little catchphrases for each character that he insists on repeating over and over and over. The first time I saw him do Ahmed the Dead Terrorist he must have said "Shut up! I kill you!" 1,000 GD times in one set. I wanted to gouge out my eardrums. One of the most important parts of comedy is to leave the audience "wanting more." I got my fill of him in one sitting.
Also, a lot of his jokes aren't actually funny, he just says them in a funny voice. Entertaining, but not what I'd consider "great comedy."
Julesville wrote:Killbert-Robby wrote:Ahaugen wrote:It appears that you intend to make mountains out of mouse turds.
I'd quit while you're ahead.
Way ahead of you. Say, I like Ahmed the Dead Terrorist. THAT'S not an overrated comedy act.
I've already forgotten everything. I like Ahmed the Terrorist. It's funny and borderline-really really offensive. That's always a good combo.
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Dandy-Walker syndrome is a brain deformity that develops before birth. The deformity is in an area in the back of the brain. This area controls movement and cognitive learning. This syndrome can also affect fluid-filled chambers of the brain called ventricles. The ventricles may have an abnormal buildup of fluid.
Risk Factors
Dandy-Walker syndrome may be inherited. If a parent has Dandy-Walker syndrome, the child has a higher risk of the condition. There are no other known risk factors.
Symptoms of Dandy-Walker syndrome often occur in infancy. Some may not appear until childhood. Most are found within the first year of life. Symptoms may include:
- Increased head size
- Bulging of the back of the skull
- Impaired development of normal speech and language
- Slow motor development
- Irritability
- Headache
- Vomiting
- Unsteadiness, especially with walking
- Lack of muscle coordination
- Jerky eye movements
- Abnormal breathing
- Trouble with vision or hearing
- Jerking movements of the arms and legs or seizures
Children with this syndrome may also have other birth deformities of the brain, heart, face, or limbs.
You will be asked about your child's symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done.
Images will be taken of your child's brain. This can be done with:
Dandy-Walker syndrome cannot be cured. Instead, treatment will focus on managing certain brain abnormalities and symptoms.
The buildup of fluid in the ventricles may need treatment. Extra fluid can cause increased pressure and swelling in the brain. Fluid may be drained by:
- Shunt—A tube is placed from the brain to the abdomen to allow the extra fluid to drain out of the brain.
- Ventriculostomy—A connection is made from 1 ventricle to other areas that contain fluid. It allows extra fluid to drain out of the affected ventricle.
Some children will require physical therapy and educational help.
Talk with your doctor about the best treatment plan for your child.
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Related Terms
- Allergic Conjunctivitis
- Allergic Pharyngitis
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergic Sinusitis
- Hay Fever
- Pollen Allergy
- Seasonal Allergy
Principal Proposed Natural Treatments
Other Proposed Natural Treatments
- Acupuncture
- Adrenal Extract
- Antioxidants
- Ayurvedic Medicine
- Bacopa Monniera (Brahmi)
- Barberry
- Bee Pollen
- Betaine Hydrochloride
- Cat's Claw
- Coleus forskohlii
- Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA)
- Enzyme Potentiated Desensitization (EPD)
- Fish Oil
- GLA (Gamma-linolenic Acid)
- Helminth Therapy
- Hops
- Hypnosis
- Nettle Leaf
- Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins (OPCs)
- Other Flavonoids, including Citrus Bioflavonoids
- Probiotics
- Quercetin
- Rosmarinic Acid/ Perilla Frutescens
- Royal Jelly
- Soy Sauce Extract (Shoyu Polysaccharides)
- Spirulina
- Tinospora Cordifolia
- Topical Capsaicin
- Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Vitamin B 6
- Vitamin B 12
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin E
For other types of allergies, see Asthma and Eczema .
About 7% of all Americans suffer from hay fever, an allergic condition that can cause runny nose, sneezing, and teary eyes. It is known officially as allergic rhinitis, allergic sinusitis, or allergic conjunctivitis , depending on whether symptoms manifest mainly in the nose, sinuses, or eyes, respectively. Hay fever usually peaks when particular plants are pollinating or when molds are flourishing. People who suffer from year-round hay fever (perennial rhinitis) may be allergic to persistent allergens in the environment coming from such sources as dust mites, mice, and cockroaches.
Here's how hay fever works. In response to the triggers noted above, an individual prone to allergies develops an exaggerated immune response. Substances known as IgEs flood the nasal passages, white blood cells called eosinophils arrive by the millions and billions, and inflammatory substances such as histamine, prostaglandins, and leukotrienes are released in massive amounts. The overall effect is the familiar one of swelling, dripping, itching, and aching.
The mechanism of allergic response is fairly well understood. Why allergic people react so excessively to innocent bits of pollen, however, remains a complete mystery.
Conventional treatment for hay fever primarily involves nonsedating antihistamines and nasal steroids and is usually quite effective.
Principal Proposed Natural Treatments
The herb butterbur is best known as a promising new treatment for migraine headaches . However, butterbur may also be helpful for allergic rhinitis.
In a 2-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 186 people with intermittent allergic rhinitis, use of butterbur at a dose of three standardized tablets daily, or one tablet daily, reduced allergy symptoms as compared to placebo. 34 Significantly greater benefits were seen in the higher dose group. Such "dose dependency" is taken as a confirming sign that a treatment really works.
In another double-blind study, 330 people were given either butterbur extract (one tablet three times daily), the antihistamine fexofenadine (Allegra), or placebo. 44 The results showed that butterbur and fexofenadine were equally effective, and both were more effective than placebo.
A previous 2-week, double-blind study of 125 individuals with hay fever (technically, seasonal allergic rhinitis) compared a standardized butterbur extract against the antihistamine drug cetirizine. 18 According to ratings by both doctors and patients, the two treatments proved about equally effective. Unfortunately, this study did not use a placebo group.
Two much smaller studies produced inconsistent results. 27,35
For more information, including dosage and safety issues, see the full Butterbur article.
An alternative to allergy shots known as sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) involves using allergenic substances placed under the tongue. Numerous double-blind, placebo-controlled studies indicate that SLIT can improve all major symptoms of allergic rhinitis when the offending allergens are known. 32,43,48,49,51,63,68,69 However, in a 2008 comprehensive review of SLIT for grass pollen and house dust mite allergies, researchers raised questions regarding the quality and consistency of these and other studies. 65
If SLIT is effective, it may require 2-3 years for significant benefit to develop. 54 One placebo-controlled study found that 3 years of treatment was more effective than 2 years. 56 In addition, to provide benefits for grass allergy season, SLIT must be started at least 8 weeks prior to the onset of the grass allergy season; even longer lead times lead to even better results. 58 Putting all this evidence together, it appears that SLIT may work best if used year round, and year-after-year.
One study suggests that SLIT is not only effective for treating allergy, but may be useful in preventing the development of new allergies or mild persistent asthma in children with allergic rhinitis or intermittent asthma. 70
While SLIT is fairly well accepted in conventional medicine, another form of "alternative" allergy shots remains firmly in the alternative medicine field: enzyme potentiated desensitisation (EPD). This method involves injections of allergens combined with certain enzymes. In one double-blind, placebo-controlled study, EPD failed to prove more helpful than placebo for seasonal allergic rhinitis. 33
Other Proposed Natural Treatments
Several natural products have shown potential benefit for allergic rhinitis in one or more preliminary controlled trials. These include a water-extract of hops , a freeze-dried extract of stinging nettle , 1 various probiotics , 36,52,57 an extract of soy sauce (Shoyu polysaccharides), 37,38 the herbs Tinospora cordifolia39 and <Astragalus membranaceus>, <72> rosmarinic acid (a substance found in the herb rosemary , and many other herbs, including Perilla frutescens ), 28,40 and an Ayurvedic herbal formula containing Commiphora mukul , Tinospora cordifolia , Rubia cordifolia , Emblica officinalis , Moringa pterygosperma , and Glycyrrhiza glabra . 19,22
Traditional Chinese herbal medicine has shown some promise for allergies as well. 23,24,29 Another traditional Chinese treatment, acupuncture , is commonly recommended for allergies, but a controlled trial of 40 people failed to find significantly more benefit with real acupuncture than with fake acupuncture. 30 However, another study found benefit with real acupuncture plus real traditional Chinese herbs as opposed to placebo acupuncture and nonspecific Chinese herbs. 41
Acupuncture alone has mixed results for treatment success. A review of 7 placebo-controlled trials failed to find convincing evidence for acupuncture's effectiveness against allergic rhinitis. 67 In contrast, a randomized trial with 175 adults found acupuncture provided significant improvement in symptom severity when compared to sham acupuncture. Participants used the treatment for 4 weeks. 75
One rather unusual study tested a nasal spray containing capsaicin, the "hot" in cayenne and other hot peppers. 31 It is not clear how practical this is—researchers had to use local anesthetic in the nose prior to using the spray!
Highly preliminary evidence suggests spirulina may counter allergic reactions of the type involved in hay fever. 16,17,66
A sizable (112-participant) double-blind study of vitamin E at a dose of 800 mg daily for hay fever found modest benefits at best. 42 A smaller study failed to find any benefits. 45
A 12-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 40 people tested the supplement conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) as a treatment for people with allergies to birch pollen and found some evidence of benefit. 62
Vitamin C is often suggested as a treatment for allergies, but the research results are preliminary and somewhat contradictory. 13,14,15
Test tube studies suggest that flavonoids—biologically active compounds found in many plants—may help reduce allergy symptoms. 2-5 A particular flavonoid, quercetin , seems to be one of the most active. 6-11 Many texts on natural medicine claim that quercetin works like the drug cromolyn (Intal), by stopping the release of allergenic substances in the body. However, while we have direct evidence that cromolyn is effective, there have not been any published studies in which people were given quercetin and their allergic symptoms decreased. It is a long way from test tube studies to real people.
Tomato extract has been advocated for the treatment of allergic rhinitis, but the one double-blind study said to demonstrate benefit actually proves almost nothing at all due to major flaws in its statistical analysis. 55
Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins (OPCs) from grape seed or pine bark are also often said to be effective. However, an 8-week, double-blind trial of 49 individuals found no benefit from grape seed extract (dose not stated). 12
The last several substances discussed (vitamins E and C, flavonoids, and OPCs) are antioxidants . One study failed to find evidence of benefit with a mixture of antioxidants: beta-carotene (9 mg/day), vitamin C (1500 mg/day), vitamin E (130 mg/day), zinc (45 mg/day), selenium (76 mg/day), and garlic (150 mg/day). 53
Adrenal extracts , bee pollen , Bacopa monniera (brahmi) , barberry , vitamin B 6 , vitamin B 12 , cat's claw , Coleus forskohlii , methyl sulfonyl methane (MSM) , and betaine hydrochloride are sometimes recommended for hay fever, but there is as yet no significant evidence that they are effective. A 2009 review of 6 high-quality trials with over 1,000 children found that neither omega-3 nor omega-6 oil consumption prevented allergic diseases in high-risk children. Allergic diseases included eczema, asthma, allergic rhinitis or food allergy; and omega-3 and omega-6 sources included gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) , fish oil , canola oil, and borage oil. 71 A review of 8 trials of 3,366 pregnant and breastfeeding women found that fish oil had limited affect on the development of allergies their children. Most benefits were limited to food allergies in children with at high risk of alleriges. 74
It has often been suggested that consumption of honey can reduce symptoms of hay fever. However, the one published study designed to test this suggestion failed to find benefit. 50 Another study failed to find the bee product royal jelly effective. 59
Acupuncture has also shown some promise for allergic rhinitis. 46 In a randomized, placebo-controlled trial enrolling 80 adult subjects, real acupuncture was superior to sham acupuncture after 8 weeks of treatment for symptoms of persistent allergic rhinitis. 64
In one study, self-hypnosis appeared to provide some benefits. 47 This topic is also discussed in the Homeopathy database, under the chapter on hay fever.
Helminth therapy involves infecting a person with a type of worm, like hookworms or whipworms, that live in the human intestines. It is thought that this type of therapy can help the body adjust its immune response to allergens. A systematic review that included 2 placebo-controlled trials involving 130 patients with allergic rhinitis did not find any evidence to support the use of helminth therapy to reduce allergy symptoms. 73
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