Posted 1/24/2013 1:40 AM (GMT 0)
This is my first time posting a new thread. My husband was diagnosed with ALS in summer of last year. I have done a lot of research and talked to people who use alternative methods of treatment. This led to my understanding that neurological diseases may in fact be caused by something like bacterial Lyme. He has not been tested yet, but we will more than likely use Igenex to see if anything comes up positive for this insidious disease and/or possible co-infections. His symptoms are weight loss, muscle atrophy in his arms, joint deformity in his right hand, and a reduction of arm/hand function and mobility. He does not experience any pain or other sensory problems. This may be why the neurologist suspected ALS and ran tests to see if he could have it. To me, his physical problems are just symptomatic of another cause like Lyme disease since they don't know what brings about such diseases as ALS, MS, etc. My husband did spend 2 1/2 years in the navy near Lyme, Connecticut....which, by the way, is close to Plum Island, a bio-research lab. For those who don't know, it is said a bio-warfare lab was started there after World War ll. Ticks were used to carry engineered Mycoplasma Fermentans. I hope I got that right. Anyway, it makes me wonder if this could be the cause of his illness. I believe that neurological diseases begin with something environmental whether it be through heavy metals, bacterial, viral and/or fungal causes. I will not accept this diagnosis laying down. Of course, I speak for my husband too, but it is difficult for him since he is in a fragile state at this time. I will fight for him when possible. So far, we have been rifing and he just started Cat's Claw to see if it would do anything. He herxed twice rifing on ALS, Lyme, and Micoplasma Fermentans frequencies. I doubt that's a coincidence. He also tried Acupuncture for a bit, but we stopped when the insurance did. We are also looking into detoxification.
We welcome any thoughts or suggestions especially with people who have had similar symptoms and tested positive for Lyme or other co-infections. We are hoping it is since they are treatable. BTW, I have been reading posts on this site since last summer, and I so appreciate the support and good will people give to others. Thank you so much.