Update

Hi everyone,

I realize I never told you how it went with the MRI.

The MRI of my back showed nothing, no mass, no irregularities, no
problems. They never even bothered putting the contrast in.

This means that the lump is a lipoma, as expected. I started taking
very high dose coenzyme Q10, which seems to be shrinking it. After a
few weeks, it's half the size it used to be. I don't know if this is
because I finally figured out how I got it, and stopped subjecting my
back to the repeated trauma, or its the coQ10. Either way, I'm happy.

I started with the coQ10 when I started getting night sweats from
menopause, and the higher dose actually works better on that as well.

I also started playing with the orthotics in my shoes to improve my
balance and alleviate the pain. I start with the physical therapist on
Thursday.

All this mess started from a long ago ankle injury that caused severe
pronation in my right foot, and pain in the right side of my back.
Several $300 pairs of orthotics, were not made correctly. You'd think
they'd be able to get it right.

I'm hoping between the orthopedist and the physical therapists, I can
get an orthotics prescription that will keep me from wobbling towards
the right. I don't want to have to go stuffing every pair of shoes I
own with tissue.

But the good news is that I'm healthy, have much less pain, and have
just balanced my hiking boots so that I can start my long hikes again
as soon as we have really cool mornings again.

That's it for now. Hope everyone's doing well.

Barbara

Barbara Hirsch, Publisher
OBESITY MEDS AND RESEARCH NEWS
The latest in obesity research and weight loss drug development
http://www.obesity-news.com/

"Barbara Hirsch" wrote in message
...
Hi everyone,

I realize I never told you how it went with the MRI.

The MRI of my back showed nothing, no mass, no irregularities, no
problems. They never even bothered putting the contrast in.

This means that the lump is a lipoma, as expected. I started taking
very high dose coenzyme Q10, which seems to be shrinking it. After a
few weeks, it's half the size it used to be. I don't know if this is
because I finally figured out how I got it, and stopped subjecting my
back to the repeated trauma, or its the coQ10. Either way, I'm happy.

I started with the coQ10 when I started getting night sweats from
menopause, and the higher dose actually works better on that as well.

I also started playing with the orthotics in my shoes to improve my
balance and alleviate the pain. I start with the physical therapist on
Thursday.

All this mess started from a long ago ankle injury that caused severe
pronation in my right foot, and pain in the right side of my back.
Several $300 pairs of orthotics, were not made correctly. You'd think
they'd be able to get it right.

I'm hoping between the orthopedist and the physical therapists, I can
get an orthotics prescription that will keep me from wobbling towards
the right. I don't want to have to go stuffing every pair of shoes I
own with tissue.

But the good news is that I'm healthy, have much less pain, and have
just balanced my hiking boots so that I can start my long hikes again
as soon as we have really cool mornings again.

That's it for now. Hope everyone's doing well.

This is great news, Barbara. Enjoy those cool morning hikes.

Beverly




Barbara

Barbara Hirsch, Publisher
OBESITY MEDS AND RESEARCH NEWS
The latest in obesity research and weight loss drug development
http://www.obesity-news.com/

"Barbara Hirsch" wrote in message
...
Hi everyone,

I realize I never told you how it went with the MRI.

The MRI of my back showed nothing, no mass, no irregularities, no
problems. They never even bothered putting the contrast in.

This means that the lump is a lipoma, as expected. I started taking
very high dose coenzyme Q10, which seems to be shrinking it. After a
few weeks, it's half the size it used to be. I don't know if this is
because I finally figured out how I got it, and stopped subjecting my
back to the repeated trauma, or its the coQ10. Either way, I'm happy.

I started with the coQ10 when I started getting night sweats from
menopause, and the higher dose actually works better on that as well.

I also started playing with the orthotics in my shoes to improve my
balance and alleviate the pain. I start with the physical therapist on
Thursday.

All this mess started from a long ago ankle injury that caused severe
pronation in my right foot, and pain in the right side of my back.
Several $300 pairs of orthotics, were not made correctly. You'd think
they'd be able to get it right.

I'm hoping between the orthopedist and the physical therapists, I can
get an orthotics prescription that will keep me from wobbling towards
the right. I don't want to have to go stuffing every pair of shoes I
own with tissue.

But the good news is that I'm healthy, have much less pain, and have
just balanced my hiking boots so that I can start my long hikes again
as soon as we have really cool mornings again.

That's it for now. Hope everyone's doing well.

This is great news, Barbara. Enjoy those cool morning hikes.

Beverly




Barbara

Barbara Hirsch, Publisher
OBESITY MEDS AND RESEARCH NEWS
The latest in obesity research and weight loss drug development
http://www.obesity-news.com/

On 13 Sep 2004 15:26:52 GMT, Ignoramus2437
wrote:

I had trouble finding this. Was trying to start it as a new topic, so
I've reposted original below and altered the subject.

Lipoma sounds like a good news, I am not even sure if it needs any
treatment at all, although, obviously, your doc would know for sure. I
have some lipomas as well and was told that they are no more dangerous
than warts.

Lipomas only need treatment if they get large enough to cause a
problem.

Regarding my own stuff, the neck nodule is an enlarged lymph node, no
one is sure yet why it is enlarged, but it is hopefully not enlarged
due to really bad reasons.

An enlarged lymph node larger than a centimeter requires follow-up.
Also, the feel of the node will tell you something. Squishy, and
moveable, painful usually means an infection. Hard, non-moveable, with
no pain can be a sign of trouble.

How is that CoQ10 working for you? Any unusual sensations?

The only difference I've noticed is easier workouts, better
temperature regulation and the disappearance of night sweats. CoQ10
doesn't usually cause side effects.

Barbara

----------------ORIGINAL MESSAGE--------------------

Hi everyone,

I realize I never told you how it went with the MRI.

The MRI of my back showed nothing, no mass, no irregularities, no
problems. They never even bothered putting the contrast in.

This means that the lump is a lipoma, as expected. I started taking
very high dose coenzyme Q10, which seems to be shrinking it. After a
few weeks, it's half the size it used to be. I don't know if this is
because I finally figured out how I got it, and stopped subjecting my
back to the repeated trauma, or its the coQ10. Either way, I'm happy.

I started with the coQ10 when I started getting night sweats from
menopause, and the higher dose actually works better on that as well.

I also started playing with the orthotics in my shoes to improve my
balance and alleviate the pain. I start with the physical therapist on
Thursday.

All this mess started from a long ago ankle injury that caused severe
pronation in my right foot, and pain in the right side of my back.
Several $300 pairs of orthotics, were not made correctly. You'd think
they'd be able to get it right.

I'm hoping between the orthopedist and the physical therapists, I can
get an orthotics prescription that will keep me from wobbling towards
the right. I don't want to have to go stuffing every pair of shoes I
own with tissue.

But the good news is that I'm healthy, have much less pain, and have
just balanced my hiking boots so that I can start my long hikes again
as soon as we have really cool mornings again.

That's it for now. Hope everyone's doing well.

Barbara


Barbara Hirsch, Publisher
OBESITY MEDS AND RESEARCH NEWS
The latest in obesity research and weight loss drug development
http://www.obesity-news.com/

On 13 Sep 2004 15:26:52 GMT, Ignoramus2437
wrote:

I had trouble finding this. Was trying to start it as a new topic, so
I've reposted original below and altered the subject.

Lipoma sounds like a good news, I am not even sure if it needs any
treatment at all, although, obviously, your doc would know for sure. I
have some lipomas as well and was told that they are no more dangerous
than warts.

Lipomas only need treatment if they get large enough to cause a
problem.

Regarding my own stuff, the neck nodule is an enlarged lymph node, no
one is sure yet why it is enlarged, but it is hopefully not enlarged
due to really bad reasons.

An enlarged lymph node larger than a centimeter requires follow-up.
Also, the feel of the node will tell you something. Squishy, and
moveable, painful usually means an infection. Hard, non-moveable, with
no pain can be a sign of trouble.

How is that CoQ10 working for you? Any unusual sensations?

The only difference I've noticed is easier workouts, better
temperature regulation and the disappearance of night sweats. CoQ10
doesn't usually cause side effects.

Barbara

----------------ORIGINAL MESSAGE--------------------

Hi everyone,

I realize I never told you how it went with the MRI.

The MRI of my back showed nothing, no mass, no irregularities, no
problems. They never even bothered putting the contrast in.

This means that the lump is a lipoma, as expected. I started taking
very high dose coenzyme Q10, which seems to be shrinking it. After a
few weeks, it's half the size it used to be. I don't know if this is
because I finally figured out how I got it, and stopped subjecting my
back to the repeated trauma, or its the coQ10. Either way, I'm happy.

I started with the coQ10 when I started getting night sweats from
menopause, and the higher dose actually works better on that as well.

I also started playing with the orthotics in my shoes to improve my
balance and alleviate the pain. I start with the physical therapist on
Thursday.

All this mess started from a long ago ankle injury that caused severe
pronation in my right foot, and pain in the right side of my back.
Several $300 pairs of orthotics, were not made correctly. You'd think
they'd be able to get it right.

I'm hoping between the orthopedist and the physical therapists, I can
get an orthotics prescription that will keep me from wobbling towards
the right. I don't want to have to go stuffing every pair of shoes I
own with tissue.

But the good news is that I'm healthy, have much less pain, and have
just balanced my hiking boots so that I can start my long hikes again
as soon as we have really cool mornings again.

That's it for now. Hope everyone's doing well.

Barbara


Barbara Hirsch, Publisher
OBESITY MEDS AND RESEARCH NEWS
The latest in obesity research and weight loss drug development
http://www.obesity-news.com/

On 13 Sep 2004 20:00:14 GMT, Ignoramus2437
wrote:

It is just under 1cm. My doctor suggested waiting 3 months and do a
followup study. I made an appointment with a good endocrinologist,
we'll see what he says based on evidence. That's mid october. I would
like to see a good endocrinologist anyway, to see what his opinion on
my medication is etc.

I'm assuming they don't think it's a cancerous node based on physical
examination.

If before 3 months you notice it getting bigger, harder, less mobile,
or if it grows any "brothers", I'd immediately get it biopsied.

That's nice to hear. Someone I know has Stage IV endometrial cancer,
and Q10 was in fact helpful to her to keep energy level higher.

It reduces the toxic effects of chemo and blood breakdown. Lots of
studies on chemo and coq10.

Barbara

Barbara Hirsch, Publisher
OBESITY MEDS AND RESEARCH NEWS
The latest in obesity research and weight loss drug development
http://www.obesity-news.com/

On 13 Sep 2004 20:00:14 GMT, Ignoramus2437
wrote:

It is just under 1cm. My doctor suggested waiting 3 months and do a
followup study. I made an appointment with a good endocrinologist,
we'll see what he says based on evidence. That's mid october. I would
like to see a good endocrinologist anyway, to see what his opinion on
my medication is etc.

I'm assuming they don't think it's a cancerous node based on physical
examination.

If before 3 months you notice it getting bigger, harder, less mobile,
or if it grows any "brothers", I'd immediately get it biopsied.

That's nice to hear. Someone I know has Stage IV endometrial cancer,
and Q10 was in fact helpful to her to keep energy level higher.

It reduces the toxic effects of chemo and blood breakdown. Lots of
studies on chemo and coq10.

Barbara

Barbara Hirsch, Publisher
OBESITY MEDS AND RESEARCH NEWS
The latest in obesity research and weight loss drug development
http://www.obesity-news.com/

On Mon, 13 Sep 2004 15:21:19 GMT, Barbara Hirsch
wrote:

Hi everyone,

I realize I never told you how it went with the MRI.

The MRI of my back showed nothing, no mass, no irregularities, no
problems. They never even bothered putting the contrast in.

This means that the lump is a lipoma, as expected. I started taking
very high dose coenzyme Q10, which seems to be shrinking it. After a
few weeks, it's half the size it used to be. I don't know if this is
because I finally figured out how I got it, and stopped subjecting my
back to the repeated trauma, or its the coQ10. Either way, I'm happy.

I started with the coQ10 when I started getting night sweats from
menopause, and the higher dose actually works better on that as well.

I also started playing with the orthotics in my shoes to improve my
balance and alleviate the pain. I start with the physical therapist on
Thursday.

All this mess started from a long ago ankle injury that caused severe
pronation in my right foot, and pain in the right side of my back.
Several $300 pairs of orthotics, were not made correctly. You'd think
they'd be able to get it right.

I'm hoping between the orthopedist and the physical therapists, I can
get an orthotics prescription that will keep me from wobbling towards
the right. I don't want to have to go stuffing every pair of shoes I
own with tissue.

But the good news is that I'm healthy, have much less pain, and have
just balanced my hiking boots so that I can start my long hikes again
as soon as we have really cool mornings again.

That's it for now. Hope everyone's doing well.

Barbara

I'm glad you're fine, Barbara. That's interesting about the lipoma.
I too have one -- in my lower back. I'm not sure how long I've had
it, but it became more apparent as I lost weight. I'd not heard of
CoQ10 being used for that, but I have some on hand and will give it a
try. What dose do you take?

Chris

"Chris Braun" wrote in message
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On Mon, 13 Sep 2004 15:21:19 GMT, Barbara Hirsch
wrote:

Hi everyone,

I realize I never told you how it went with the MRI.

The MRI of my back showed nothing, no mass, no irregularities, no
problems. They never even bothered putting the contrast in.

This means that the lump is a lipoma, as expected. I started taking
very high dose coenzyme Q10, which seems to be shrinking it. After a
few weeks, it's half the size it used to be. I don't know if this is
because I finally figured out how I got it, and stopped subjecting my
back to the repeated trauma, or its the coQ10. Either way, I'm happy.

I started with the coQ10 when I started getting night sweats from
menopause, and the higher dose actually works better on that as well.

I also started playing with the orthotics in my shoes to improve my
balance and alleviate the pain. I start with the physical therapist on
Thursday.

All this mess started from a long ago ankle injury that caused severe
pronation in my right foot, and pain in the right side of my back.
Several $300 pairs of orthotics, were not made correctly. You'd think
they'd be able to get it right.

I'm hoping between the orthopedist and the physical therapists, I can
get an orthotics prescription that will keep me from wobbling towards
the right. I don't want to have to go stuffing every pair of shoes I
own with tissue.

But the good news is that I'm healthy, have much less pain, and have
just balanced my hiking boots so that I can start my long hikes again
as soon as we have really cool mornings again.

That's it for now. Hope everyone's doing well.

Barbara

I'm glad you're fine, Barbara. That's interesting about the lipoma.
I too have one -- in my lower back. I'm not sure how long I've had
it, but it became more apparent as I lost weight. I'd not heard of
CoQ10 being used for that, but I have some on hand and will give it a
try. What dose do you take?

Chris

After losing weight I discovered that I had quite a few lipomas. I'm also
interested in the CoQ10. Are there any interactions with meds or
contraindications for it?

Jenn

On Mon, 13 Sep 2004 23:57:38 GMT, Chris Braun
wrote:

I'm glad you're fine, Barbara. That's interesting about the lipoma.
I too have one -- in my lower back. I'm not sure how long I've had
it, but it became more apparent as I lost weight. I'd not heard of
CoQ10 being used for that, but I have some on hand and will give it a
try. What dose do you take?

Chris,

I figured out how I gave myself the lipoma. They're almost always from
impact injuries. How I got mine is almost to stupid to tell, but here
goes. When I go to the trash room, I hold the door open with my butt,
while I use one hand to hold the trash can and one hand to open the
trash chute. Sometimes the door knob hits me right above my left butt
cheek. I've been living in the same place for 17 years, so that's a
lot of getting hit in the butt with a door knob.

I didn't figure it out til the day after my MRI.

CoQ10 declines in aging. I started taking it because with all the
Marty stress I started going through menopause early (for my family),
and was having terrible night sweats. Coenzyme Q10 increases
mitochondria in cells, and plays a role in temperature regulation, so
my nutritionist suggested I give it a try. She'd had great success
with a couple of her other clients. I'll give you journal references
later, if you're interested. I'm sorta pooped right now.

Anyway, increasing mitochondria, also increases fat oxidation, but I
didn't notice the lipoma getting any smaller. However, I was only
taking 150 mg for the night sweats.

So I bought 400 mg softgels, and am taking them 2x a day. The one
thing I have noticed is a drastic improvement in temperature
regulation. I overheat very easily. So that alone is worth the extra
money it's costing me.

I think the lipoma has reduced some, but it's really too soon to tell.
However, I am willing to be the guinea pig and let you know how it
goes.

BTW, I only noticed the lipoma recently, and I've been normal weight
for years. So I don't think body weight has much to do with getting
these things.

Barbara

Barbara Hirsch, Publisher
OBESITY MEDS AND RESEARCH NEWS
The latest in obesity research and weight loss drug development
http://www.obesity-news.com/