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"And what of those, perhaps ones dear to us, who have received an organ transplant which improved the quality and quantity of their lives? What about emergency surgery? Were a loved one battered in an automobile wreck, we would not question the need for immediate surgery. Such surgery is the subject of the following chapter. In this chapter, we have what is probably a sampling problem. Though we have examined the most frequently performed surgeries, we have nonetheless ignored the vast bulk of routine surgery. Are these myriad procedures effective? It is difficult to say." - Gerald E. Markle and Frances B. McCrea, What If Medicine Disappeared? (Get the book.)

"John's-wort can also interact with a number of medications, including digoxin (heart medication), theophylline (asthma medication), protease inhibitors (IHV medications), and cyclosporine (used for organ transplant patients), and for that reason should not be used or should only be used with caution and under a doctor's supervision by patients taking these meds. SAMe S-Adenosylmethionine (SAMe), a molecule that is found in all human cells, is promoted as a supplement for the treatment of depression." - J. Douglas Bremner, Before You Take that Pill: Why the Drug Industry May Be Bad for Your Health (Get the book.)

"And the drugmaker Sandoz was sending checks for a hundred dollars to physicians who agreed to read a two-page article on how its organ transplant drug Sandimmune could treat psoriasis, a skin disease. Sandimmune had not been approved to treat psoriasis. In fact, it was so toxic that almost half the psoriasis patients taking it experimentally in one trial dropped out after it harmed their kidneys or caused their blood pressure to rise." - Melody Petersen, Our Daily Meds: How the Pharmaceutical Companies Transformed Themselves into Slick Marketing Machines and Hooked the Nation on Prescription Drugs (Get the book.)

"Herb/Drug Interactions: Some books recommend that cordyceps should be avoided by people who are taking immunosuppressive drugs such as cyclosporine (used to prevent organ transplant rejection) because it might interfere with the drugs' effects. In a 1995 placebo-controlled study, sixty-nine people who had received kidney transplants were given cordyceps along with the pharmaceutical drug cyclosporine. Not only did cordyceps not interfere with cyclosporine but it also helped to prevent nephrotoxic (toxic to kidney cells) side effects of the drug." - David Winston, RH(AHG), and Steven Maimes, Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina, and Stress Relief (Get the book.)

"If the immune system is weakened due to an organ transplant, HIV/AIDS, or other viruses, the mononucleosis symptoms can be serious and chronic. A diagnosis of mono is made through a blood test called a mononucleosis spot test. This reveals the presence of specific viral antibodies and confirms the presence of mono. A liver function test may aid in diagnosis. Unless otherwise specified, the dosages recommended here are for adults. For child between the ages of twelve and seventeen, reduce the dose to three-quarters of the recommended amount." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements (Get the book.)

"John's Wort as concomitant use has resulted in significantly decreased cyclosporine levels, organ transplant rejection, and graft loss. If concurrent use is warranted, monitor cyclosporine blood levels and adjust cyclosporine dose as necessary (Prod Info NEORAL® soft gelatin oral capsules, oral solution, 2006; Prod Info SANDIMMUNE® oral capsules, oral solution, IV injection, 2006). Darunavir: Concurrent use may result in decreased darunavir plasma concentrations and potential loss of darunavir effica: cy. Clinical Management: Coadministration of darunavir/ ritonavir and St." - Thomson Healthcare, Inc., PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition (Get the book.) "AZATHIOPRINE Alfalfa (May precipitate organ transplant rejection) BAOBAB (None cited in PDR database) BARBITURATES Hops (May increase sedative action) Kava Kava (May increase CNS depression) Marijuana (Excessive CNS depression) Rauwolfia (Synergistic effect) St." - Thomson Healthcare, Inc., PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition (Get the book.) "John's Wort (May result in reduced chyclophophamide effectiveness) CYCLOSPORINE Alfalfa (May precipitate organ transplant rejection) St. John's Wort (May result in decreased cyclosporine levels and acute transplant rejection) CYPROHEPTADINE HYDROCHLORIDE Mangosteen (G. mangostana may possibly be unsafe when used by patients taking antihistamines) CYTISUS SCOPARIUS (See under Scotch Broom) DALTEPARIN SODIUM Mangosteen (G. mangostana may possibly be unsafe when used by patients taking anticoagulants) DANAPAROID SODIUM Mangosteen (G." - Thomson Healthcare, Inc., PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition (Get the book.)

"Corticosteroids may also be needed for severe asthma, to keep the airway open; for allergic rashes such as poison ivy, poison oak, or for a rash that comes from exposure to an irritating chemical; after organ transplant recipients to prevent rejection of the new organ; for adrenal insufficiency, where the adrenal glands are not producing enough hormones; or in cancer patients to reduce pain caused caused by swelling of tumors. Action: Just like the corticosteroids made in the adrenal glands, they act as anti-inflammatories." - Hyla Cass, M.D., Supplement Your Prescription: What Your Doctor Doesn't Know About Nutrition (Get the book.) "It can reduce the potency of digoxin (a heart medication, see Chapter 8), protease inhibitors (taken as treatment for AIDS, see Chapter 8) or cyclosporin (an immunosuppressant taken by organ transplant patients), or even birth control pills (see also, Chapter 8). Not recommended for use during pregnancy or nursing. If combined with an SSRI or 5-HTP, there's the (very slight) possibility of serotonin syndrome—headache, an increase in body temperature, and heavy sweating. Stop the St. John's wort and seek medical help if this occurs." - Hyla Cass, M.D., Supplement Your Prescription: What Your Doctor Doesn't Know About Nutrition (Get the book.)

"John's wort with warfarin (Coumadin), digoxin, protease inhibitors, organ transplant antirejection drugs such as cyclosporin, or chemotherapy agents such as irinotecan. Use caution when taking this herb with contraceptive pills. Only use St. John's wort with antidepressants known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) under a physician's supervision. St. John's wort is available in a low-hyperforin extract that shows little, if any, ability to increase drug metabolism." - David Winston, RH(AHG), and Steven Maimes, Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina, and Stress Relief (Get the book.)

"If a patient undergoes an organ transplant, he will receive steroids and other drugs that prevent his immune system from rejecting the new organ. Many organ recipients have to take these drugs for the rest of their lives, but since these drugs suppress overall immunity, they often die from "unrelated" problems within a very short time. The treating doctors rarely attribute these deaths, though, to the side effects of the drugs, and tell the deceased's relatives that they tried everything they could to save their loved ones." - Andreas Moritz, Timeless Secrets of Health & Rejuvenation: Unleash The Natural Healing Power That Lies Dormant Within You (Get the book.)

"Others who may have adverse effects to tanning bed exposure are organ transplant recipients, those with many nevi (moles) or those taking photosensitive prescription drugs.4 If you do not know if your drug is photosensitive, ask a pharmacist. Avoid even the least amount of burning. Finally, it is a good idea to be checked regularly by a dermatologist to assess any changes that may occur to your skin." - Marc Sorenson, Solar Power For Optimal Health (Get the book.)

"Cancer 1-5, 1985] There is evidence that cancer risk increases when a person receives an organ transplant. Immune-suppressing drugs may be responsible. [Annals Surgery 202:9-20, 1985] Oddly, when doctors at Wayne State University School of Medicine studied a rare case of spontaneous remission from kidney cancer, they found no enhancement of natural killer cells or other white blood cell activity. [Journal Urology 152: 156-57, 1994] It is possible that prescription or non-prescription drugs, used for conditions other than cancer, may induce tumors." - Bill Sardi, You Don't Have to be Afraid of Cancer Anymore (Get the book.) "Anti-cancer drugs have been used to treat organ transplant recipients by suppressing their immune system to prevent organ rejection. The development of lymphomas in kidney transplant patients were first reported in the 1970s. Many patients succumb to their primary tumor so it makes it difficult to assess the risk for secondary tumors. Among 6,514 patients treated with chemo or radiation therapy for Hodgkin's disease, their risk for solid tumors after treatment more than doubled." - Bill Sardi, You Don't Have to be Afraid of Cancer Anymore (Get the book.)

"It can reduce the potency of digoxin (a heart medication, see Chapter 8), protease inhibitors (taken as treatment for AIDS, see Chapter 8) or cyclosporin (an immunosuppressant taken by organ transplant patients), or even birth control pills (see also, Chapter 8). Not recommended for use during pregnancy or nursing. If combined with an SSRI or 5-HTP, there's the (very slight) possibility of serotonin syndrome—headache, an increase in body temperature, and heavy sweating. Stop the St. John's wort and seek medical help if this occurs." - Hyla Cass, Supplement Your Prescription: What Your Doctor Doesn't Know About Nutrition (Get the book.) "Corticosteroids may also be needed for severe asthma, to keep the airway open; for allergic rashes such as poison ivy, poison oak, or for a rash that comes from exposure to an irritating chemical; after organ transplant recipients to prevent rejection of the new organ; for adrenal insufficiency, where the adrenal glands are not producing enough hormones; or in cancer patients to reduce pain caused caused by swelling of tumors. Action: Just like the corticosteroids made in the adrenal glands, they act as anti-inflammatories." - Hyla Cass, Supplement Your Prescription: What Your Doctor Doesn't Know About Nutrition (Get the book.)

"We logically dismiss emerging reports from certain organ transplant patients that their memories and values have changed in surprising ways since receiving their new organs (e.g., Sylvia with Novack, 1997), and explain their post surgical symptoms as side effects of immunosuppressant dtugs or stress, because our theories lead us to hypothesize that the donor's personal history is only stored in his or her central nervous system, and not in his or her donated organs (for example, the heart or the lungs)." - Gary E. Schwartz and Linda G. S. Russek, The Living Energy Universe (Get the book.)

"High levels of CRP are even considered a predictor of complications following organ transplant surgery. THE EFFECTS OF SIERRASIL ON INFLAMMATION Although extensive scientific studies evaluating the effects of the SierraSil mineral compound on levels of C-reactive protein have yet to be conducted, initial observations indicate that regular supplementation with SierraSil can help maintain lower-than-normal levels of CRP. Based on the positive reports he received from patients who used SierraSil, Dr." - Shari Lieberman, Alan Xenakis, Mineral Miracle: Stopping Cartilage Loss & Inflammation Naturally (Get the book.)

"Some later acquire cancer, (usually following any organ transplant), due to the immune suppression medication required following transplant surgery. Another problem is an overall deterioration of health following a transplant, as all the nutrients important for strengthening the immune system must be avoided. Anything that could strengthen the immune system and improve overall health, could easily stimulate the body to reject the organ." - Dr. David W. Tanton; Ph.D., A Drug-Free Approach To Healthcare, Revised Edition (Get the book.)

"The FDA does not make statin drugs use list this as a warning, even though the drugs are so good at suppressing the immune system they are being considered for use in organ transplant patients to help prevent rejection. 37. Weitz-Schmidt G. Lymphocyte function-associated antigen-1 blockade by statins: molecular basis and biological relevance. Endothelium. 2003;10(l):43-7. 38. Danesh FR, Anel RL, Zeng L, Lomasney J, Sahai A, Kanwar YS. Immunomodulatory effects of HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors. Arch Immunol Ther Exp (Warsz). 2003;51(3): 139-48. 39. Nishibori M, Takahashi HK, Mori S." - Byron J. Richards, Fight for Your Health: Exposing the FDA's Betrayal of America (Get the book.)

"Then there are thousands of special interests, from the American Cancer Society to the American Medical Association, from the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) to the American organ transplant Association, each with its own agenda. Each wages an individual campaign to shape health care policy by manipulating public opinion through TV, newspapers, magazines, and radio. Each seeks to grab a piece of the health care pie. Out of all these thousands of self-interested entities, not one speaks for what's best for American health care overall. And that explains why U.S." - Donald L. Barlett and James B. Steele, Critical Condition: How Health Care in America Became Big Business (Get the book.)

"But if resistance decreases, for example, due to infection by the AIDS virus or due to medications after an organ transplant, the virus may reactivate. EBV only infects very few cells, so few that EBV survival is jeopardized. It may then cause an unrestrained growth of the EBV-infected B-cells. The virus, for its own survival, needs to increase their number, so it prompts their uncontrolled replication. In effect, the B-cells become immortal, and this means only one thing at the cellular level: cancer." - Jaap Goudsmit M.D., Viral Fitness: The Next SARS and West Nile in the Making (Get the book.)

"This prescription drug, given to organ transplant recipients as well as people with rheumatoid arthritis and severe psoriasis, can cause high blood pressure. If your blood pressure shoots up while taking cyclosporine, your doctor will probably cut the dose by 25 to 50 percent. If the problem doesn't go away, you might have to switch medications. Corticosteroids. These steroids, which are similar to the natural hormone cortisone, can be used for a wide range of conditions, including skin problems, severe allergies, asthma, arthritis, eye diseases, organ transplants, and cancer." - Frank W. Cawood and Associates, The Folk Remedy Encyclopedia: Olive Oil, Vinegar, Honey and 1,001 Other Home Remedies (Get the book.)

"Due to its immune-stimulant effects, cat's claw should not be used with medications intended to suppress the immune system, such as cyclosporin or other medications prescribed following an organ transplant. (This theory has not been proven scientifically.) Traditional Preparation Drug Interactions Region Colombia French Guiana Peru Suriname United States Based upon in vivo rat studies, cat's claw may protect against gastrointestinal damage associated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen. Cat's claw may potentiate Coumadin and blood-thinning drugs." - Leslie Taylor, ND, The Healing Power of Rainforest Herbs: A Guide to Understanding and Using Herbal Medicinals (Get the book.)

"Before you start, consult your doctor: If you have had a recent organ transplant. Over age 60: Adverse reactions and side effects may be more frequent and severe than in younger persons. You may need smaller doses for shorter periods of time. Pregnancy: Decide with your doctor if drug benefits justify risk to unborn child. Risk category C (see page xviii). Breast-feeding: Unknown effect. Consult doctor. Infants & children: Use only under medical supervision for children younger than 4 or 5 years. Prolonged use: No problems expected. Skin & sunlight: No problems expected." - H. Winter Griffith, M.D., Complete Guide to Prescription and Nonprescription Drugs 2005 (Get the book.) "Before you start, consult your doctor: • If you take immunosuppressive drugs, particularly following an organ transplant. If you have low blood pressure. If you have hormone abnormalities. If you have an active infection. If you have active liver disease. If you have a seizure disorder. If you have a history of alcohol abuse. If you have had recent surgery. Over age 60: Likely to be more sensitive to drug. Pregnancy: Consult doctor. Risk category X (see page xviii). Breast-feeding: Discontinue nursing until you finish medicine. Consult doctor for advice on maintaining milk supply." - H. Winter Griffith, M.D., Complete Guide to Prescription and Nonprescription Drugs 2005 (Get the book.)

"As an immune modulator it should be used with extreme care or even avoided in organ transplant patients using immunosuppressive agents. Coriolus versicolor (Trametes versicolor) The most well-studied mushroom extract in the world is without a doubt Coriolus versicolor. One of the world's leading anticancer drugs was derived from this mushroom. More than 400 studies have been published that demonstrate the significant immuno-modulating properties of C. versicolor in both healthy people and those affected by chronic conditions. C." - Mark Stengler, The Health Benefits Of Medicinal Mushrooms (Get the book.)

"This works to your advantage, unless you deliberately put "not-me" tissue inside your body, as is the case with an organ transplant. Doctors will match the organ carefully, trying to ensure its compatibility. But even if the organ was donated by your brother or sister, your body will most likely recognize it as foreign and mount an attack (a process called rejection). You may suffer from fatigue, changes in blood pressure, fever, chills, and other problems as your body tries to destroy the transplanted organ. Doctors have no way of informing your body that the new organ is acceptable." - Frederic Vagnini, M.D. and Barry Fox, Ph.D., The Side Effects Bible: The Dietary Solution to Unwanted Side Effects of Common Medications (Get the book.)

"For example, steroids possess such powerful immunosuppressive actions that they are deliberately used in organ transplant patients to prevent tissue rejection. Problems arise when steroids are used to treat other conditions, such as cancer, due to the accompanying suppression of the immune system, which can increase the risk of life-threatening infections. Allergies: An Overactive Immune System If contact with certain substances makes your skin red, inflamed, and lumpy, or rapidly affects your ability to breathe, you are not alone." - Dr. Paula Baillie-Hamilton, Toxic Overload: A Doctor's Plan for Combating the Illnesses Caused by Chemicals in Our Foods, Our Homes, and Our Medicine Cabinets (Get the book.)

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