B1 thiamine

[akgirlsrock]

Do you take it with food or no food, How does it work best? I just know I've taken supplements on empty stomach and got very nauseous.

[ElliotGreen]

I find it better with food myself.

[Astra7]

Apparently don’t take it with coffee as that reduces absorption.

[Hidden]

Originally, Dr. Costantini recommended taking thiamine before breakfast and before lunch, but some people who are very sensitive to everything felt that they needed to take it with food. He has since stated that although an empty stomach was his preference, it will work either way.

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Art

[Despe in reply to Hidden]

Art, Roy posted a more recent health update on Dr. C. Actually I posted a comment/get well wish. That post is not on HU anymore. Was it deliberately taken down? Thank you.

[Hidden in reply to Despe]

I read Roy's post and thought it said the same as Marco's last update oh the thread that Marco started.

Okay, so I went and checked and what Roy posted was a copy of the update that Marco posted as a reply to his original post about Dr. C and his current condition 8 days ago. Roy may have posted it thinking that it was not already in that thread and when he realized it was already there maybe he removed his own post?

This what it said about Dr. C :

Dear all,

With this message I would like to update you on Dr. Costantini’s condition. First though let me thank you all so very much for the unbelievable display of affection, your thoughts and kind words for him, and for us all really, are so very appreciated. This is heartwarming and it fills me with joy to know we have a community of patients and friends on this forum.

The planned surgical procedure was a carotid endarterectomy. Sadly a few hours after the procedure was concluded, Dr. Costantini’s heart had an episode of fibrillation. Before the fibrillation was controlled by the medical staff it had caused a coagulation and consequently a stroke.

Very regrettably, Dr. Costantini reported motor impairments consequent to the stroke. He left the intensive care section of the hospital last weekend and since this week he has been transferred to a rehabilitation structure near his hometown. He has been having his closest friends and family around him.

Antonio is making progress. Although the consequences of the stroke were severe, the critical few days that went by have shown a positive trend.

However, the rehabilitation will take time and it is too early to tell when he will be back in shape as we truly hope he will, at some point.

As Dr. Costantini really needs to focus on his own health this time, it is of the utmost importance that our research is embraced by other scientists in collaboration with us through a multi-location formal trial. Now even more than ever before.

I will dedicate all my time and energy to trying to secure a prosecution of the work done to date for the benefit of the current and future patients.

Thank you all for your understanding and apologies to those who have been seeking our attention and have not received it yet.

-Marco

[Despe in reply to Hidden]

Art, thank you. Roy's post was the most current health update that I had read. Never saw the original from Marco. In any event, we are so glad that Dr. C. is in good hands and is rehabilitating well.

I only wish that Marco and his team would step in and help PWP in need for further guidance.

[Hidden in reply to Despe]

Despe,

I had previously mentioned to a couple of members that what Dr. C was offering us was a gift with a limited time attached as he was already semi-retired so for those who were able to get benefit from his offer, well they were very, very fortunate!

The serious nature of a stroke aside from the obvious physical limitations it can impose on the patient, can sometimes change a person's outlook on life as well as realign their priorities. Although helping his patients is a top priority for Dr. C, his immediate health is now a new top priority for him and I imagine that trying to establish his protocol in the medical community has also been pushed a little higher on his priority list as he comes to terms with his present situation. As far as the rest of his team, I think they may have their hands extremely full now trying to take care of his in office patient load. Given these current circumstances it may not be a realistic expectation to think that they will be able to pick up the extra burden of the email patients until they say otherwise.

Art

[Despe in reply to Hidden]

I understand. Never said or expected Dr. C. to continue with his email patients--it would be inhumane on my part. I merely posed the question for Marco and his staff. Sorry I asked the question.