Glutathione and Mucomyst

coltsfan715

New member
Hey guys,

Well I am a bit excited as I am ordered Glutathione today online to start taking as an oral supplement. I have talked it over with my doc and they are encouraging me to give it a try and see if I notice any benefits or see a difference in how I feel.

Also they suggested Mucomyst to me. I have read about that on here and some in Amy's blog on Dr. Warwicks stuff. I know very little about it though. I had never heard of Mucomyst before coming to this site and have never taken it before.

I was wondering if some of you that were in the know could share some info with me on mucomyst.

I was wondering what exactly it is supposed to do. Does it break down mucus like Pulmo? Does it thin it out like Saline or HS? Or does it do something totally different? If you take it does it make you cough? If so do you cough alot or no?

Also does the smell correlate to the taste at all? I have read many of you say that it smells bad - some say it is not noticeable though. I am not so much concerned with smell as I can not smell much of anything. I am more interested in the taste is is strong in taste or "Average"? I already take albuterol, saline and Pulmozyme ... TOBI 28 on 28 off - I was wondering if it was irritating to the lungs to take it as I feel inflammed sometimes with the saline AND pulmo - inflammed to the point that I try not to do them at the same sitting because I tend to get short of breath from the coughing and irritation.

I am interested in trying it but I guess with all of the issues I have had with my breathing in recent months I am hesitant to jump in right away and try something that may irritate me more. Any thoughts you guys have would be great.

Also I would LOVE to hear from someone that has lower lung function similar to me - FVC 40% range FEV 30% range. I know I have read of many trying the glutathione or mucomyst and your FEVs/FVCs are much much higher and I think sometimes it is good to hear from people in a similar situation healthwise.

Also my doc mentioned something about Mucomyst tablets. I read that they are available in other countries but was wondering if anyone within the USA took the tablets. My doc and his nurse said that they would check around to see if there was a pharmacy locally that supplied the tablet form because if there were that may be something I would want to consider - instead of adding yet another aerosol to my regimine.

Well I will end this for now. I look forward to reading everyones thoughts, experiences and information. Thanks a bunch in advance.

Also thank you Kelly (MyNewfy) for sharing the site that you buy glutathione - that is where I will be getting my order.

Edited to add: How often do you take it - for those that take mucomyst? Is it something that you take twice a day or once? When do you take it - morning or night? Have you found that there is a better time of day for you to take it - i.e. morning because it keeps you up coughing at night or what have you?


Have a great day,
Lindsey
 

coltsfan715

New member
Hey guys,

Well I am a bit excited as I am ordered Glutathione today online to start taking as an oral supplement. I have talked it over with my doc and they are encouraging me to give it a try and see if I notice any benefits or see a difference in how I feel.

Also they suggested Mucomyst to me. I have read about that on here and some in Amy's blog on Dr. Warwicks stuff. I know very little about it though. I had never heard of Mucomyst before coming to this site and have never taken it before.

I was wondering if some of you that were in the know could share some info with me on mucomyst.

I was wondering what exactly it is supposed to do. Does it break down mucus like Pulmo? Does it thin it out like Saline or HS? Or does it do something totally different? If you take it does it make you cough? If so do you cough alot or no?

Also does the smell correlate to the taste at all? I have read many of you say that it smells bad - some say it is not noticeable though. I am not so much concerned with smell as I can not smell much of anything. I am more interested in the taste is is strong in taste or "Average"? I already take albuterol, saline and Pulmozyme ... TOBI 28 on 28 off - I was wondering if it was irritating to the lungs to take it as I feel inflammed sometimes with the saline AND pulmo - inflammed to the point that I try not to do them at the same sitting because I tend to get short of breath from the coughing and irritation.

I am interested in trying it but I guess with all of the issues I have had with my breathing in recent months I am hesitant to jump in right away and try something that may irritate me more. Any thoughts you guys have would be great.

Also I would LOVE to hear from someone that has lower lung function similar to me - FVC 40% range FEV 30% range. I know I have read of many trying the glutathione or mucomyst and your FEVs/FVCs are much much higher and I think sometimes it is good to hear from people in a similar situation healthwise.

Also my doc mentioned something about Mucomyst tablets. I read that they are available in other countries but was wondering if anyone within the USA took the tablets. My doc and his nurse said that they would check around to see if there was a pharmacy locally that supplied the tablet form because if there were that may be something I would want to consider - instead of adding yet another aerosol to my regimine.

Well I will end this for now. I look forward to reading everyones thoughts, experiences and information. Thanks a bunch in advance.

Also thank you Kelly (MyNewfy) for sharing the site that you buy glutathione - that is where I will be getting my order.

Edited to add: How often do you take it - for those that take mucomyst? Is it something that you take twice a day or once? When do you take it - morning or night? Have you found that there is a better time of day for you to take it - i.e. morning because it keeps you up coughing at night or what have you?


Have a great day,
Lindsey
 

coltsfan715

New member
Hey guys,

Well I am a bit excited as I am ordered Glutathione today online to start taking as an oral supplement. I have talked it over with my doc and they are encouraging me to give it a try and see if I notice any benefits or see a difference in how I feel.

Also they suggested Mucomyst to me. I have read about that on here and some in Amy's blog on Dr. Warwicks stuff. I know very little about it though. I had never heard of Mucomyst before coming to this site and have never taken it before.

I was wondering if some of you that were in the know could share some info with me on mucomyst.

I was wondering what exactly it is supposed to do. Does it break down mucus like Pulmo? Does it thin it out like Saline or HS? Or does it do something totally different? If you take it does it make you cough? If so do you cough alot or no?

Also does the smell correlate to the taste at all? I have read many of you say that it smells bad - some say it is not noticeable though. I am not so much concerned with smell as I can not smell much of anything. I am more interested in the taste is is strong in taste or "Average"? I already take albuterol, saline and Pulmozyme ... TOBI 28 on 28 off - I was wondering if it was irritating to the lungs to take it as I feel inflammed sometimes with the saline AND pulmo - inflammed to the point that I try not to do them at the same sitting because I tend to get short of breath from the coughing and irritation.

I am interested in trying it but I guess with all of the issues I have had with my breathing in recent months I am hesitant to jump in right away and try something that may irritate me more. Any thoughts you guys have would be great.

Also I would LOVE to hear from someone that has lower lung function similar to me - FVC 40% range FEV 30% range. I know I have read of many trying the glutathione or mucomyst and your FEVs/FVCs are much much higher and I think sometimes it is good to hear from people in a similar situation healthwise.

Also my doc mentioned something about Mucomyst tablets. I read that they are available in other countries but was wondering if anyone within the USA took the tablets. My doc and his nurse said that they would check around to see if there was a pharmacy locally that supplied the tablet form because if there were that may be something I would want to consider - instead of adding yet another aerosol to my regimine.

Well I will end this for now. I look forward to reading everyones thoughts, experiences and information. Thanks a bunch in advance.

Also thank you Kelly (MyNewfy) for sharing the site that you buy glutathione - that is where I will be getting my order.

Edited to add: How often do you take it - for those that take mucomyst? Is it something that you take twice a day or once? When do you take it - morning or night? Have you found that there is a better time of day for you to take it - i.e. morning because it keeps you up coughing at night or what have you?


Have a great day,
Lindsey
 

HairGirl

New member
Wow Lindsey! I was just going to post the same thing!!!! with all the same questions! I am going to ask my doc. next time I see her about mucomyst, I am taking glutathione at the moment and my fev1 is 29%, now I haven't felt a big difference like everyone else said they have and I'm wondering if I'm taking enough or if it's because I'm still a little sick..... I don't know, I wish I felt the renewed energy and better breathing.

Can't wait to see the answers, good luck and let me know how the Glut/muco works out for ya'!<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 

HairGirl

New member
Wow Lindsey! I was just going to post the same thing!!!! with all the same questions! I am going to ask my doc. next time I see her about mucomyst, I am taking glutathione at the moment and my fev1 is 29%, now I haven't felt a big difference like everyone else said they have and I'm wondering if I'm taking enough or if it's because I'm still a little sick..... I don't know, I wish I felt the renewed energy and better breathing.

Can't wait to see the answers, good luck and let me know how the Glut/muco works out for ya'!<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 

HairGirl

New member
Wow Lindsey! I was just going to post the same thing!!!! with all the same questions! I am going to ask my doc. next time I see her about mucomyst, I am taking glutathione at the moment and my fev1 is 29%, now I haven't felt a big difference like everyone else said they have and I'm wondering if I'm taking enough or if it's because I'm still a little sick..... I don't know, I wish I felt the renewed energy and better breathing.

Can't wait to see the answers, good luck and let me know how the Glut/muco works out for ya'!<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 

LouLou

New member
Hairgirl,

Your post made me think of this entry by Christian from another post...

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Scarlett81</b></i>

I didn't read all the links above, I will, but from what I've always read its more effective to take the building blocks of Glutathione, and let your body turn it into that on its own, and send it where it needs it.



Whats funny is, I've taken NAC for 3 years. I never knew of a study, or what Warwick said about it. My naturopath told me. So there you go, eveyone that doesn't believe in natural remedies! <img src="">They've said nac for years-now doctors are saying it. That's great, I hope it helps some people.

The other thing to remember is sometimes these supplements take longer to show results than meds. You have to be patient. I don't think its any cure, but every little bit that helps!</end quote></div>
 

LouLou

New member
Hairgirl,

Your post made me think of this entry by Christian from another post...

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Scarlett81</b></i>

I didn't read all the links above, I will, but from what I've always read its more effective to take the building blocks of Glutathione, and let your body turn it into that on its own, and send it where it needs it.



Whats funny is, I've taken NAC for 3 years. I never knew of a study, or what Warwick said about it. My naturopath told me. So there you go, eveyone that doesn't believe in natural remedies! <img src="">They've said nac for years-now doctors are saying it. That's great, I hope it helps some people.

The other thing to remember is sometimes these supplements take longer to show results than meds. You have to be patient. I don't think its any cure, but every little bit that helps!</end quote></div>
 

LouLou

New member
Hairgirl,

Your post made me think of this entry by Christian from another post...

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Scarlett81</b></i>

I didn't read all the links above, I will, but from what I've always read its more effective to take the building blocks of Glutathione, and let your body turn it into that on its own, and send it where it needs it.



Whats funny is, I've taken NAC for 3 years. I never knew of a study, or what Warwick said about it. My naturopath told me. So there you go, eveyone that doesn't believe in natural remedies! <img src="">They've said nac for years-now doctors are saying it. That's great, I hope it helps some people.

The other thing to remember is sometimes these supplements take longer to show results than meds. You have to be patient. I don't think its any cure, but every little bit that helps!</end quote></div>
 

coltsfan715

New member
Lauren thank you for posting what Christian posted before.

It has made me think of more questions lol.

Mainly in regards to taking NAC. Is there anyone on this site that takes NAC supplement instead of glutathione - obviously Christian does from her post? If you are taking NAC how much do you take a day mg wise? Also I am assuming it would be a little redundant and a bit of overkill to take NAC and glutathione at the same time or do people do this - take both supplements together?

My logical mind thinks it is not the proper thing to do - to take both together but then again my logical mind isn't always that logical lol.

I hope that someone is able to answer the question that you had in this thread also Hairgirl. I was really kind of shocked when I talked to my docs office this morning and asked them about the glutathione and if it would be okay if I tried it with my other meds. My old doc always shot down any alternative ideas I had as to supplements and things. I would try them on my own, but I never told him because he ALWAYDS told me not to take them. I was so excited that my new doc is open to these things and is encouraging it as well.

Well that is all for now. Off to do more research ... hehehe.

Lindsey
 

coltsfan715

New member
Lauren thank you for posting what Christian posted before.

It has made me think of more questions lol.

Mainly in regards to taking NAC. Is there anyone on this site that takes NAC supplement instead of glutathione - obviously Christian does from her post? If you are taking NAC how much do you take a day mg wise? Also I am assuming it would be a little redundant and a bit of overkill to take NAC and glutathione at the same time or do people do this - take both supplements together?

My logical mind thinks it is not the proper thing to do - to take both together but then again my logical mind isn't always that logical lol.

I hope that someone is able to answer the question that you had in this thread also Hairgirl. I was really kind of shocked when I talked to my docs office this morning and asked them about the glutathione and if it would be okay if I tried it with my other meds. My old doc always shot down any alternative ideas I had as to supplements and things. I would try them on my own, but I never told him because he ALWAYDS told me not to take them. I was so excited that my new doc is open to these things and is encouraging it as well.

Well that is all for now. Off to do more research ... hehehe.

Lindsey
 

coltsfan715

New member
Lauren thank you for posting what Christian posted before.

It has made me think of more questions lol.

Mainly in regards to taking NAC. Is there anyone on this site that takes NAC supplement instead of glutathione - obviously Christian does from her post? If you are taking NAC how much do you take a day mg wise? Also I am assuming it would be a little redundant and a bit of overkill to take NAC and glutathione at the same time or do people do this - take both supplements together?

My logical mind thinks it is not the proper thing to do - to take both together but then again my logical mind isn't always that logical lol.

I hope that someone is able to answer the question that you had in this thread also Hairgirl. I was really kind of shocked when I talked to my docs office this morning and asked them about the glutathione and if it would be okay if I tried it with my other meds. My old doc always shot down any alternative ideas I had as to supplements and things. I would try them on my own, but I never told him because he ALWAYDS told me not to take them. I was so excited that my new doc is open to these things and is encouraging it as well.

Well that is all for now. Off to do more research ... hehehe.

Lindsey
 

LouLou

New member
okay I guess I'm all about quoting people today... this one is from Amy's blog. Dr. Warwick encourages his patients to do Mucomyst but when they are on vacation or just don't have time they can take NAC pills. He doesn't suggest taking both.

Here is Amy's comments from her post about being able to Laugh again...

"N-Acetyle Cisteine. And HFCC frequency/pressure settings. That's it. I'm popping a 600mg NAC pill once a day and For the past 4 weeks I have used the Vest the same amount of time, but just changed the frequency/pressure settings that Warwick suggsted."
 

LouLou

New member
okay I guess I'm all about quoting people today... this one is from Amy's blog. Dr. Warwick encourages his patients to do Mucomyst but when they are on vacation or just don't have time they can take NAC pills. He doesn't suggest taking both.

Here is Amy's comments from her post about being able to Laugh again...

"N-Acetyle Cisteine. And HFCC frequency/pressure settings. That's it. I'm popping a 600mg NAC pill once a day and For the past 4 weeks I have used the Vest the same amount of time, but just changed the frequency/pressure settings that Warwick suggsted."
 

LouLou

New member
okay I guess I'm all about quoting people today... this one is from Amy's blog. Dr. Warwick encourages his patients to do Mucomyst but when they are on vacation or just don't have time they can take NAC pills. He doesn't suggest taking both.

Here is Amy's comments from her post about being able to Laugh again...

"N-Acetyle Cisteine. And HFCC frequency/pressure settings. That's it. I'm popping a 600mg NAC pill once a day and For the past 4 weeks I have used the Vest the same amount of time, but just changed the frequency/pressure settings that Warwick suggsted."
 

HairGirl

New member
Thanks Lauren sometimes I forget who said what. I read Kelly's response and I started out taking 500mg morning and night, now I take 500mg, three times a day, I also think that I may not be noticing the energy because I am still burning a lot of calories coughing etc....

One more question, so is it better to take all at once? or spread it out three times a day like I do?
 

HairGirl

New member
Thanks Lauren sometimes I forget who said what. I read Kelly's response and I started out taking 500mg morning and night, now I take 500mg, three times a day, I also think that I may not be noticing the energy because I am still burning a lot of calories coughing etc....

One more question, so is it better to take all at once? or spread it out three times a day like I do?
 

HairGirl

New member
Thanks Lauren sometimes I forget who said what. I read Kelly's response and I started out taking 500mg morning and night, now I take 500mg, three times a day, I also think that I may not be noticing the energy because I am still burning a lot of calories coughing etc....

One more question, so is it better to take all at once? or spread it out three times a day like I do?
 

Chaggie

New member
I've been taking NAC for about month now, 1800 mg/day. It took me about three weeks to really notice any differance with my breathing. It is supposed to be a anti-inflamitory, and while I feel I can breathe deeper I haven't noticed a differance in tightness. At about 2 weeks I started notice more of change in my sputum production though, I seem to be able to cough up things nearly every time I cough, small coughs and coughing fits. I don't cough up alot at once but before I rarely coughed anything out unless it was right there.
 

Chaggie

New member
I've been taking NAC for about month now, 1800 mg/day. It took me about three weeks to really notice any differance with my breathing. It is supposed to be a anti-inflamitory, and while I feel I can breathe deeper I haven't noticed a differance in tightness. At about 2 weeks I started notice more of change in my sputum production though, I seem to be able to cough up things nearly every time I cough, small coughs and coughing fits. I don't cough up alot at once but before I rarely coughed anything out unless it was right there.
 
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