Clinical Trials for PVNS

My take on PVNS clinical trials, NO WAY.
For others this might be worth it if you have fast growing PVNS, pain associated with PVNS, or swelling that just won't stop.
Thankfully I don't have much going on other than my knee cracking or popping and the discomfort of having PVNS in my knee.
But I refuse to be a guinea pig/lab rat to determine if a pill "might" slow down the growth.
That was the entire purpose of this blog, to try something different, something natural.
I still haven't been able to stick to a rigid diet or consistently see an acupuncturist but I'm working on it.  Slowly but surely.
But if you are in America and ever watch any television (which is pretty rare for me), there are usually commercials promoting medications that have a long list of horrible side effects, including death.  I'm a little weary of trying a "new drug".
I will stick to the natural stuff.

Frankensense
Tumeric
Acupuncture
Better Diet

Autoimmunity and PVNS

Several sufferers of PVNS can attest that they don't just suffer from PVNS. Some have thyroid or at times other rare autoimmune disorders.

In the past 3 years I have had 4 bouts of shingles. Each time in the same place (close to the PVNS located on my right knee). And each time it's worse.

I'm seriously considered getting a vaccine shot for it until I asked my doctor for a prescription.  He had a look of terror on his face and said those vaccines are hard to get approval for and are ONLY for people over 50.  I decided his reaction was disturbing enough I decided to pass on the vaccine. 

January Juice Challenge

Day 1 of the January Juice challenge. It helps to have a partner who not only helps me stay committed but who will do this challenge with me. That way I will be less likely to give into the temptation of other foods. I will eat salads or other vegan fare. I'm eliminating meat, dairy, and breads/carbs.  It will be difficult to give up sweets. I won't give up coffee. I drink it black so I don't have to worry about the sugar or cream issues there.  Today's smoothie has blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, and a protein boost. Mmm.