Looking for ways to fund treatment at Hansa Ctr

It looks like the Hansa Ctr is the best way to halt the progression and hopefully treat my rapidly progressing lyme-induced MS, but I just don't have the resources to pay $10k for the trip. If I don't figure this out soon, I'll likely end up wheelchair-bound pretty soon, as my legs are already numb, weak and very spastic.

Has anyone had success with finding ways to fund this program? I had to file bankruptcy this year due to all of the costs of lyme treatment as well as reduced work capacity, so using the CareCredit program is not an option, nor do I have any credit cards. I don't have any family left, and friends are cash-strapped as well, so I don't think there's much they can help with.

Any other ideas out there? Has anyone had success in finding funding in other ways?

Thanks!

Linda

The at-home protocol is a generic dart-board approach since there is no testing to go along with it. I've been under the care of a traditional LLMD and have tried various other protocols, so it seems I need more than just pills and supplements to have any results. Wish it was as easy as just taking a few supplements, but seems it's not.

Don, other than a windfall of some sort or finding some generous friends, I don't have the resources for a Hansa visit although it really is time to do something other than the standard antibiotics, herbs and supplements at this point. Saving my pennies and hoping for increased business to make this possible!

CajunGrl, I've already been through most of the herbal protocols as well as antibiotics, and nothing has touched the CNS issues yet. It's time for something else, as the CNS is what continues to get worse. I've ruled out all other issues, including mechanical spine issues with a neurosurgeon who said surgery wouldn't help, and getting a full work-up from an endocrine doc who declared me 'normal and healthy'. Nerve tests (evoked potentials) show a clear decline in signals from my spinal cord to my legs and feet, so it seems the trouble is in the spinal cord. There's not a lot that can get into the CNS and kill bugs, and at this point there likely needs to be some support in regenerating the neuro functions as well. The positive from all this is that the treatments thus far haven't harmed my organs or other functions, so at least I'm tolerating all of this pretty well.

Linda

Heathersdad, I hope you can answer a question. Do you know if the jaw treatment your daughter is getting would work for adults, too, or is it too late once bones are formed? All of the symptoms you shared, are my symptoms too. Even if I thought I could live through the titanium jaw surgery, osteoporosis makes it contraindicated for me. What Heather is doing sounds a lot more natural and a lot less stressful.

Rose

One of the remedies used in the home protocol is Antitox CNS/PNS. It is specifically for the central nervous system. I believe this helped me immediately with neuro stuff and I still take it. It supposedly helps to detox the ammonia in the brain left behind by the spirochete bacteria. Dr. Jernigan believes ammonia in the brain is our biggest problem.

Why not try it and see if there is any improvement? It should be taken with Borrelogen. The two products together run $98.

Are you taking it along with Borrelogen?

Hi Linda,

Welcome and nice to meet you!  I did Dr. J's  "healing at home" protocol and that worked for me..  I also know plenty of people who went to Hansa and you know what?  Even though Hansa does a fantastic job pinpointing major problem areas, when a person arrives home, they still need to do what I do which is detoxing daily, eating healthy, taking a look at stressors and how to eliminate as much stress as one can, etc.

Botanicals are the easy part, the real work is creating a habit of dry skin brushing every day, taking at least one detox bath (and foot bath) every day, working on one's immune system by keeping it strong, taking time out to relax in order to reduce stress, and diet.. 

I know some people who went to Hansa expecting a miracle (and I'm not talking about you) and guess what?  They set themselves up only to be disappointed because they didn't read Dr. J's book, learn his views, his detoxing methods, etc.   There is sooooo much to learn and as Razzle said, if you didn't buy Dr. J's book yet, please buy it and read every page..   His book is a real eye-opener if one's mind is open.. 

Getting better is not a quick fix and to this day I still continue to detox, exercise, eat right (though I did want a taco from Taco Bell), take my supplements (Green Vibrance, etc.).  It's really an on-going process in order to stay healthy, lyme or no lyme..   It takes dedication and forming new habits.   Some people are willing to do this because they are so tired of being sick and some are not willing to make changes.. 

I have no idea if you are detoxing at all and if you are, good for you!  I really believe with all my experience that detoxing is at least 50% the battle in getting better (not only from lyme but from any disease)..  Hey, we live in such a toxic world.

Look forward to hearing about your current regime if you don't mind..

Hang in there okay and don't lose hope, we are here to help you get better!

Denise

Simela, have you been tested for sleep apnea? I was surprised when I first found out that I had Lyme that apnea was on the list of symptoms. At the time I thought it was an unlikely inclusion - how could a bacterial infection cause obstructive sleep apnea? But the lightbulb went on for me when I read Heathersdad's post; of course, the jaw problems are the cause. Like you, my tongue is formed to the shape of my mouth with strong tooth dent marks all around it because it doesn't fit well in in there as a result of the jaw shape. I can't tell you how many disrespectful doctors have looked at me distainfully when I claimed I couldn't swallow pills thinking, I'm sure, I had some sort of psychological aversion to them. But I do have difficulty swallowing and it was good to read Heathersdad's post to see that affirmed because after awhile I get worn down and start to wonder if the doubters could be right. Anyway, I asked about apnea b/c I have severe apnea that was overlooked for far too long because I do not fit the physical description of what is considered the usual apnea sufferers. Just a thought.