Suggest Ayurvedic Treatment For Multiple Myeloma

Posted on Thu, 20 Mar 2014

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Thu, 20 Mar 2014 Answered on

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Question : Dear sir ( s ), I am a 71 year old starting chemtherapy with lenalidomide/dexamethasone for multiple myeloma/amyloidosis derved from very complex karyotype plasma cells. I have been refractory to 6 cycles of borte/dexam/cyclopho bortezomib 1.3 mg/m2 intravenously days 1,4,8,11 dexamethasone 40 mg days 1,4,8,11 orally cyclophosphamide days 1,8,15 orally baseline IgGL 31g/L, lambda light chain 153 mg/L post cycle 6 IgGL 25g/L lambda LC 150 IVSd has increase from 1.1 (10 months earlier), to1.2 (5 months ago) to 1.4 cm 1 month ago, the EF remains at 56% the creatinine is 75 m.mol/L 24 hour urine proteine level of 0.4g/d and lambda BJ at 0.09 g/d not yet clinical development of neuropathy. Having no apparent way out I would like to increase the chemotherapeutic effect with less experimented supplements. Here is a list: Oldenlandia diffusa extract 10:, scutellaria barbata extract 10:1 ganoderma lucidum, gymnostema, nigella sativa, cordiceps, fish oil, curcumin, N-acetyl cysteine, try methil glicine, selenocysteine, resveratrol, bromelain, XXXXXXX fraction picnogenol, ubiquinol, vitamin C organic zinc and magnesium, alpha lipoic acid, cinnamon, ellagic acid, cranberry extract. My question is: which ones helps or which ones damages? I am mostly vegetarian, non smoker, 1 glas of wine a day. Are there other substances ayurvedic or not that might help? I am taking this step because according to official sperimented medicinals so far there is no drug that helps solving amyloidosis. I am villing to take risks since I have very little to lose. Very warm regards

Answered by Dr. Divya Kuttikrishnan (15 hours later)

Brief Answer: ....... Detailed Answer: Hi there, Thanks for writing in... Sorry to hear that you are going through a lot.... In Ayurveda, there is a medicine called 'Ashwagandha' which is supposed to help fight cancer cells. However, do consult an Ayurveda doctor personally as there might be indications and contraindications of taking this medicine. Studies have shown that Ashwagandha helps by: Antioxidant protection of normal cells against cancer. Pro-oxidant attacks against cancer cells. Enhances the effects of chemotherapy and radiation against cancer cells. Protects normal cells against damage from conventional cancer therapy. In addition, turmeric(which has curcumin) has anti cancer properties. A glass of red wine has a lot of anti oxidants. Veggies like broccoli have anti cancer properties. Ask your dietitian to help you create a nutritious, balanced eating plan. Choose a variety of foods from all the food groups. Try to eat at least 2½ cups a day of fruits and vegetables, including citrus fruits and dark-green and deep-yellow vegetables. Eat plenty of high-fiber foods, like whole-grain breads and cereals. Choose low-fat milk and dairy products. Sign up for yoga and meditation classes. The mind is a very powerful thing. Hope this information was helpful to you. Regards Dr. Divya Kuttikrishnan

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar