Posted by BarbaraCat on April 19, 2002, at 13:58:11
In reply to Re: Guaifenesin, posted by IsoM on April 19, 2002, at 13:28:44
Hi Iso,
I'm of mixed opinion on this. The science as it's presented in Paul Amand's work doesn't appear to be entirely accurate, but no explanation for fibro is satisfactory either. I can only go on my own experience which is how plug awful I felt after being on it 3 weeks (600 mg day). I perservered for another 3 weeks but felt physically like I couldn't continue - it was interfering too much with work. After titrating off I felt very much better for a while and this wasn't just the 'feels so good when it stops' variety. I felt cleaned out, lighter and less toxic, as though lymph was able to circulate better and clear out whatever was seizing up the muscle/fascia. I remember thinking that if I ever had a few months without major obligations, like work, to devote to this I would definitely give it another go.I'd also be interested in your websites. Again, all this stuff, especially when it comes to something so inexact as fibro, is bound to be full of anecdotal evidence that must be weighed with discernment. - Barbara
> The guaifenesin connection isn't real. It's been shown to be pure pseudo-science. Other's opinions mat not be the same & if they feel it helps - why not? But any benefits felt are placebo effect - the "science" behind the theory is *seriously* flawed & very inaccurate. If anyone wants confirmation, ask & I'll give the links.
poster:BarbaraCat
thread:103248
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20020416/msgs/103554.html