My son is now 19 years old and in his second year of college. He takes no meds. He does still take a Fish Oil capsule daily. No fevers, no TRAPS symptoms now for 3 years!!! He lived in a college dorm last year and dealt with a couple of colds, and came down with an early version of the flu (Nov 2008) on the day that the flu shot was to be made available on campus. But, nothing provoked a TRAPS flare.
I know it's hard to say if he's in remission or if the Fish Oil is supporting his ability to keep his IL1b level in check. (Research supports the theory that the Omega 3 and Omega 6 in some Fish Oil capsules increases IL1Ra. IL1Ra is an anti-inflammatory cytokine that acts to keep IL1b, a pro-inflammatory cytokine, from promoting inflammation.) Either way, he has no ill effects from a daily FO capsule, so he says he will continue to take them when he brushes he teeth every night.
He's able to enjoy a totally normal college experience. So, life is good.
Althea
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3 years since last TRAPS fever!
- By althea
- Posted September 9, 2009 at 9:21 am · 8 replies
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