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Hi. Been Diagnosed With AL Amyloidosis In May But Haven't Started Treatment Yet. Are Essential Oils Safe To Use After You Begin Medication?

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Dorset, United Kingdom

I've been using a few drops of bergamot with sesame oil and it helps my excruciating knee pain! I'm not on medication yet because I'm still waiting for an appointment and know that I would need to clear this with the haematolgy team because essential oils can prevent prescribed medication from working. Can anyone please point me in the direction of studies about the benefits of essential oils with regards to amyloidosis? I've always relied on home remedies in the past and seldom visited the… read more

June 23 (edited)
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A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Why haven't you been started on medication yet?

June 26
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Sounds like you’re on the right track. You should always run your regimen past your doctor. Eat healthy, organic and stay active.

June 23
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Hi Beverly, I'm on the NHS waiting list for an appointment. Met with haematology yesterday and they were surprised that I hadn't been seen yet! Extremely frustrated and hoping for a date soon. Only one centre in London and treatment can't begin until my assessment there!

June 27
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Thank you Theresa.

June 23

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