Posted by Phillipa on August 19, 2005, at 17:23:03
In reply to Re: Phillipa » Phillipa, posted by Sarah T. on August 19, 2005, at 0:48:56
Sara T, You certainly took a lot of time to research the subject and everything you said I know to be true. Zinc was one of the meds he mentioned. But he chose theophylline as the other specialist at Wake Forrest Medical Center did. And he had prescribed theophylline too. No no sinus problems or rheumatoid arthritis only osteoarthritis and Sjornes was tested for at Wake Forrest last Oct. The reason I didn't take the theophylline then was it sounded too bizarre and i was afraid. Have seen patients become so nervous on this med. But the funny thing is I've become very tired since starting this dose. Dose to be increased in a week to 200mg one at breakfast and one with lunch. According to both doctors this is very common and leads to depression. Imagine eating and not tasting a thing that's depressing. And the other thing is I've gained l0lbs since it all began. I am never hungry or feel full. I eat what I'm supposed to eat and when they did a diet analysis I was only getting 50% of needed calories . So the other lady at the clinic has been on 600mg of theophylline for 3years and only has 70% taste back. But her problem was with her nose. I still need to research this some more. Any other research or links would be appriciated. Thanks so much, Fondly, Phillipa
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