Is he allergic to the bandage? Lots of people can't tolerate the standard Tegaderm bandage, I know I couldn't. It gave me a rash right away. Ask for bandages for sensitive skin. The one I use is...
Interesting info on how inadequate gut bacteria has been proven to increase MS-like symptoms. Seems to further prove the fact that the health of the gut affects the immune system, the overall...
Yes, the MRI would show swelling and/or inflammation, both in the brain and the spinal cord....
I use Avea for rage, it helps immensely. 10-20 drops in water is usually all it takes. You can get it here: http://budurl.com/aveamood ALSO, as Razzle, said, EAT. If you're low on fuel, that can...
Has anyone had success with Copaxone when used for progressive MS? Seems the studies say that there is minimal effect, but the studies on progressive have been very limited....
huh... posted a reply, and it seems to have disappeared... Lyme docs are wanting me to consult with MS docs, since this has turned very progressive and doesn't conform with typical TBD symptoms (if...
Is it safe then to take Copaxone along with antibiotics for lyme? Or does the Copaxone alter the immune system to the extent that the lyme can then replicate freely again, as it does with steroids?...
NO to a spinal tap. It does have its risks, and really doesn't prove anything. Lyme would more likely show up in a blood test than in a spinal tap from what I hear, since it tends to live in the...
I think Hansa Ctr is about $900/day, and you're off on the weekends. You also have to pay for hotel/food during your stay. A 2-week stay would be 10 treatment days, so close to $10k for their...
I have to add this because it's funny... Had a client whose cat had herpes in her eye. Vet told her that the cat got it from its mommie. Client said "but I don't have herpes!". LOL. Vet explained it...
IMO, it's best to focus on quality of the food rather than the exact carb counts. So, that would mean unprocessed foods instead of convenience foods. Veggies, meats, fruits, whole grains. Most people...
Should make this much more affordable! http://www.rttnews.com/Content/IndianNews.aspx?Id=1530052&SM=1 Hey Lindaca- I edited your post only to make the link work....
Razzle, and anyone else who wants to download: You can download directly from the website. Razzle, I'll send you a copy though......
Razzle, you don't have to be a member to read it on the ebook site. It's open for viewing by anyone. Linda...
Yay! That was the intent... no need to stop the meds if there's an affordable way to stay on them....
Seems it depends on what you're looking for... For glutathione, most say that Wellness Pharmacy is the best (and only) that they'll use. For bioidentical hormones, seems there are a lot of choices,...
A step-by-step guide with money-saving tips for buying and infusing IV medications, maintaining a PICC line, minimizing the herx reaction, insurance denials, and more....
I have the same as nasalady, with the lungs expanding but feeling like they're not filling with air. My LLMD is also a pulmonary specialist (his primary specialty) and hasn't expressed any concern...
When on clear liquids for a colonoscopy or similar, jello normally does NOT qualify because of the food coloring. Safe bets are filtered apple juice, chicken broth (the clear kind). Clear means you...
This may help with energy foods by blood type, copied from the D'Adamo website http://budurl.com/er4yt. Note that Type A and AB don't have meats on their lists, and only B and AB can eat cultured...
It's really important to read the labels for all supplements. Many contain fillers and other ingredients used for processing (i.e. magnesium stearate) that are unhealthy and should be avoided when...
My spine MRI went from being pretty much ok, to being a complete mess in 1 year's time, so I wouldn't put much weight on an old MRI. Not sure it would change the way you're being treated or not, but...
Did you just have a brain MRI done, or spinal cord too? Not all with lyme will have anything show up in the brain, but they may have findings in the spinal cord. In fact, one MS radiology site says...
It could be just the foods... Dairy can have hormones and other chemicals (unless organic), and many people become somewhat lactose-intolerant as they age. This is not always the case with fermented...
I have the same as nasalady, it feels like my lungs are expanding, but not filling with air. Head pressure, hot/cold feelings come and go. Lots more of the red spots (cherry angiomas) than before, as...
I've read that milk thistle can be reactive to some medications, so you may want to research to be sure. Most herbals are to be taken long-term, not just for a few days. For those trying to avoid...
Not sure what you're having happen? For those who still have gallbladders, coffee enemas are a great way to get the gallbladder to purge out all the gunk. Cheap and easy to do, although it takes a...
I don't have personal experience with this, but others I talk with regularly say that this is a typical bartonella flare-up. Could be that the meds you're on are making the symptoms flare, rather...
Molds are one of the reasons why many are sensitive to corn and peanuts, they tend to develop a lot of mold in storage. It's hard to eliminate all molds, they're pretty much everywhere, but limiting...
When people talk about 'lyme' they are usually talking about borellia (lyme) and co-infections (bartonella, bartonella like organism, babesia, ehrlichia, etc). Many of these have been shown to be...
You can also post a request on the Yahoo group for your state. There is usually someone on each state's forum who maintains a complete list for that state....
Flexeril is a muscle relaxant, doesn't really do much for me though. Neurontin is for nerve pain mostly, most say it has to be used in pretty high doses to be effective, didn't like the stuff....
Thanks Don... I expected to see ingredients that I recognized, but this is really different! My temp is running in the 96-97ish range most of the time, waaaay too low. And I'm even using a sauna at...
My insurance doesn't cover mepron, and since I have insurance, I don't qualify for the Bridges to Access program. This is pricey stuff... over $2000 per month. Has anyone found mepron at a reasonable...
Be sure to have your vision checked by an eye doc who is familiar with neuro type eye symptoms at least once, then you can do follow-up with a regular eye doc who is familiar with plaquenil side...
Does anyone know what the Core Warmth formula from Hansa contains? Thanks!...
Quest tests are not sufficient, they only test certain strains and thus will often turn up negative. A good doc will treat clinically. Mepron is for Babesia, not Bartonella....
Twice a week doesn't seem to be enough, check the manufacturer's site for the half-life of rocephin. My doc currently has me on 2 grams per dose, two doses a day, 5 days a week....
Jennie, see an eye doc! Plaquenil is known to cause eye problems, so you should see an eye doc when you start and then every 6 months or so. Don't see a regular eye doc, see a neuro eye doc if you...
Jennie, what meds are you on? Some meds have hallucinations as a side effect....
Coffee enemas are a great way to detox, they clean out the colon and also encourage the liver and gallbladder to purge. Gerson recommends multiple coffee enemas per day on his program, and there are...
My doc put me on Enula (Nutramedix) and Bab-2 (Healthy Directions) at 30 drops twice a day along with Mepron....
Denise, yes, I do have the book. I'm not that consistent on the daily detox baths, but did just get a mini-sauna and started using that daily. Need to get in the habit of the daily skin brushing and...
Caldonia, I have the Antitox CNS/PNS and it hasn't really had any effect. Just got the one for musculo-skeletal to see if there's any difference - too soon to tell yet....
CajunGrl, they don't allow payment plans other than referring people to CareCredit. They take $5k up front and then collect more as needed. The nearby hotel they recommend is about $100/night as...
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,...
Simela, you can find ceftriaxone (generic rocephin) online for about $12/vial, plus you need the infusion supplies. It's a very common medication, used for lots of things, and one of the least...
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...
That sounds awfully high for PICC insertion, I'd check around to see if you can get it cheaper. I think the retail price charged at my local hospital was closer to $2500, and insurance covered most...
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...