DOM'S NEWSLETTER
February 26, 2010
Dominie & Donnie Bush - Valentine's Day 2010
25 TOPICS BELOW - DON'T MISS THE RED ONES. Readers' comments in BLACK. My comments in TEAL.
1. READERS WRITE
"It is a great blessing to receive your newsletters which are so informative, thought-provoking and empowering. I often forward them to my support group and I am deeply grateful to you for all your excellent work and the way your love for all our community comes through."
"Thanks for your wonderful newsletter. It is great to read about other's experiences so that we can learn about different products and actions that may be able to help us as well. It is comforting just knowing that there are other people out there who understand what I am going through. Most people don't. I hope you are able to continue to perform this much needed service for us. I pray for your welfare. I know the newsletter is truly a labor of love on your behalf."
"I'm also a devout Christian. I was drawn to your FMS story www.fms-help.com/fibro.htm."
2. HEART ATTACK, M.E. & BLOOD VOLUME
Reader 1--
To the reader who has heart attack
symptoms:
In ME (I have had the blessing of having a doctor give me advice
and his opinion on a forum for ME sufferers)... but in ME, there is a problem
with blood volume. When this happens to me, the symptoms are with my heart
and breathing; I will get a pounding heart, skip beats, and when instructed to
take my BP during these episodes, sure enough, my BP will drop, drop, drop and
my heart rate will do the same - and I had to even purchase a different BP
monitor because the one I owned would not 'catch' the reading with all the skip
beats. I would feel faint, could not catch my breath....i felt as though I
were about to die.
this doctor said that in reality, at that
moment, we are in a place of "between life and death"...and this is when
most ME patients die. their hearts will stop and not restart. I have
had that happen....i woke up and coughed very strangely...all happened in milli
seconds...I realized my heart had stopped and an involuntary cough started
it...or the cough was a result..or something.
anyhow...this is from
low blood volume...i was told when this happens, to LIE DOWN (even though lying
down can cause my breathing problems, it does not seem to do so during these
spisodes)...and that gives the heart a chance to get the blood flow
back..
it works!! but what also works, is the oxygen
drops. my "partial simple seizures" have gone down a lot.
this is what
is suspected...the doctor could not diagnose, of course; but he told me it
sounded like what happens to a lot of ME patients.
There is
a natural "pause" the heart has, and if it is workig right, your heart will
re-start. I had a sleep study done and my doctor told me that my heart
stops more times than it actually beats per minute!!!!!! so there IS
something to this.
I had ablation done on my heart...and that did
help bring down the SVT's - i had a heart rate of 200 bpm when I woud "seize"..
my cardio cannot explain why this is going on...i have atrial fib...he shakes
his head and can't explain it - as a matter of fact, he pretty much dismissed
me...i think he got tired of trying to figure it all out. but it is very
frightening...
and to be honest, we need to be careful of this, because it
CAN be fatal. we need to take care of it..
perhaps the reader should see a cardio..i had the
holter monitor first followed by a week-long study with another heart monitor;
when I felt the symptoms, I called a number and the person on the other end
asked questions about the symptoms; when I turned the monitor in a week later,
they were able to have more answers for me...but never the answers that lead to
a final diagnosis.
I cannot afford the 13 specialsts
that I have....and to be in a doctor's office every day of the week is too, too
much for me.
I have decided to see a few - trying to decide which few and
just let God take care of me. believe it or not,the cardio is one I am
leaving out...except when I have new symptoms.
I also have
scleroderma - and there is hardening of the organs going on...and the esophogus
and the digestive system all have problems...one of my doctors found some
hardening in the lower lobe of my left lung and in one of the heart
valves...
scleroderma is not unusual in fibro, i am finding
out.
I have so many illnesses, and I KNOW they are ALL
connected....I believe even my fibro is part of the M.E.
and
SOPHIE, who died in the UK from her M.E.( cfs is a bad word in UK...long story,
but ME is NOT cfs...) ...is on YOUTUBE. her mother keeps it out there; she
said she will not let sophie die without a purpose. Her story
is maddening. she was young and beautiful and they literally broke down
her door to get to her and dragged her to an institution. it is criminal
what they did to that poor girl!
I have gone on - I may have mixed
you up totallly
but it just seems one thing connects to the next and to the
next...it never ends..
it is all a skein of yarn in
knots!
Reader 2--
"i am a support group leader in worcester, mass. in the 19 years i've been with the group, we have burried 7 people who died of arrrythmias. there was no known family history of arrythmias in any of the individual's family histories. they were alll sudden and unexpected deaths; one 39 yr old man was walking to his car, another 60 yr old man was just opening the fridge for a snack. most of the others were in their late 40s and early 50s, with the majority being women in all cases they reported the sudden severe shortness of breath that continued until their death. this usually happened within 1 to 1 1/2 years later. all of the individuals were put on asthma meds and broncho dialators without any reduction in their symptoms. when this serious symptom hit me i went to the two alternative m.d.s in my area. after testing for asthma and heart issues they decided to just put me on a regimen of good fish oil and magnesium; twice daily. it has been 11 years and my symptoms went away and have not returned. i believe that the dysfunction in the brain, probably due to the damage to the myelin surrounding my hypothalmus, is the reason for this severe and deadly situation. hope this helps. p.s. i have also been diagnosed; through western blot blood test by l genix labs in california, and treated for Lyme disease. several others in the group have also received this diagnosis; not to cloud the issue. i do suggest that other fibro and cfids people research this area as well. Lyme disease has 7 other co infections that can accompany it. in a recent documentary "under our skin" one phd researcher likens the lyme bacteria to it's very close cousin; the syphillis bacteria. the difference is that Lyme bacteria has developed a bio-film covering. this makes it tremendously difficult to find with normal testing. i feel that this whole disease process that we suffer from is more complicated than we can imagine. no wonder our doctors are so frustrated and discouraged."
Reader 3--
"I have been admitted to the hospital numerous
times with chest pain that the doctors originally thought was my heart but all
the tests came back negative. One time my potassium was low. That is
really dangerous. I found out that the chest pain is severe fibromyalgia
and costachondritis. I hope this information helps--
Costochondritis is an inflammation of a rib or the cartilage connecting a rib. This is a common cause of chest-wall pain. Inflammation or injury involving the chest muscles is another common cause of chest-wall pain.
The problem is marked by chest tightness and sharp pain that worsens when you move or breathe deeply. The pain may spread to the arm and may occur in more than one place.
In the beginning the pain is usually worse and it hurts to breathe, wear a bra or move suddenly. Eventually the pain subsides to a dull, constant ache or tenderness in the ribs. The cause of this condition is usually unknown but it can be the result of trauma
to the rib cage, a viral infection or part of an inflammatory disease. The symptoms usually disappear spontaneously within eight weeks but sometimes it takes up to a year and in some individuals it remains a chronic condition. When it is a chronic condition the pain seems to wax and wane and any sudden movement or lifting of heavy objects could make the condition worse.
Some sufferers start thinking that there is something wrong with their lungs when they start finding difficulty in breathing. However there is no reason for alarm. This happens because due to the swelling around the ribs, the lungs cannot expand fully.
Stress contributes to the pain because it makes the muscles tense.
Other things which hurt are lifting, pushing, pulling, sneezing, coughing, long
hours of driving or using the computer, repetitive motions and caffeine. Cold,
rainy and humid weather also make a lot of sufferers feel worse. Ideally these
situations should be avoided but where it is not possible it is important that
they be carried out with care.
http://arthritis-symptom.com/a- c/costochondritis.htm
3. SOPHIA'S VIDEO ONLINE - DEATH FROM M.E.
From a reader--
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJvFwhW3FUY and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOqX0MPVYpE&feature=related
FROM DOM: The original video about Sophia that I had on my site called DOCTORS' DISBELIEF KILLS ONE YOUNG WOMAN WITH CFS/ME was removed, so I have put these 2 videos on my page at www.fms-help.com/disbelief.htm.
4. NUTRITIONAL RESPONSE TESTING
From a reader--
"I'm writing to ask if any of your readers have had "Nutritional Response Testing" done. Starting in September I began weaning myself off of heavy doses of fentanyl patches and lortab. My doctor switched me to percocet when the high doses of lortab was not working. As with everything I tried, including the oxygen drops, it would work, if i was lucky, for a week and then back to the same pain and suffering. In November I began to get some relief after weaning off drugs and being sick from withdrawals. I then began to see a doctor that did the nutritional response testing. What she told me was that my sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system was switched, among other things, this is why every time I began a new treatment for pain or constipation, sleep, whatever, it only worked for a short time then stopped. I then began doses of vitamins and minerals for specific nutrition and finally began to see results. Now I am able to take low doses of pain meds and get relief and any meds I take are helpful and only for a short duration. I am more aware of what foods I am "allergic" to and what causes me to be sick with fibro pain. I am once again going to start the oxygen drops and expect to see great results. I am wondering what other experiences others have had with NRT. My neurologist said that a switched nervous system is impossible but this is the first time in three years that I have seen results with any treatment. I wonder if this treatment would be the answer to those like me who tried everything saw every doctor and nothing worked. If there is more information others can give me on this please email me."
FROM DOM: Write dombush@bellsouth.net with info on NRT and if it helped you. I had a similar response when I began taking the i26 Complete Support (immune balancing shake) www.legacyforlife.com/dominie 9 years ago. No sleep med would work for me, but after I got on this powder, sleep meds started working "normally." I attribute it to a confused immune system.
5. WHY OXYGEN DROPS (OR CELLFOOD) WORKS FOR SOME
Reader 1--
"I have been trying to understand why oxygen drops (CELLFOOD
in my case) have been so helpful to me. I
think that an answer may be found in the following books:
Dr David Bell - http://www.amazon.com/Cellular-Hypoxia-Neuro-Immune-Fatigue-David/product-
reviews/1595941797/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1 - Haven't read the book but the first reviewer
gives a good summary of it.
The other fascinating book available
FOR FREE on the Internet is the one by Dr Sarah Myhill (her theory is
poor mitochondrial function as a cause for CFS/FM) - http://www.drmyhill.co.uk Some of her articles are to be found on the ProHealth website as
well.
All this seems to explain
why some of us are being helped by oxygen
drops. CELLFOOD was also studied
by a rheumatology professor at the University of Siena, Italy, BTW. FM patients
were all helped by it."
Reader 2--
"Dr. Sarah Myhill is
from Wales. She's the best CFS doctor in the UK - probably the only one
that totally understands and can actually treat people. She's done case
studies on approx. 10 thousand people in over 20 years her work is amazing and
she has an excellent book."
From a reader--
"I went to a chiropractor in 2001 with no back pain - just was given a free consulation as a gift, and a week later I woke up in the morning not fit to move or hardly breathe. He came out to see me and couldn't believe that I hadn't been in a car accident. Anyway he treated me until I got back on my feet again, but I found that after that my M.E was alot worse!"
FROM DOM: I believe that the virus causing CFS/ME lives in the spine. By manipulating the spine, a chiropractor can inadvertently cause activation of the virus. At least this is my theory. I am not a doc. Personally, I have a wonderful chiropractor who adjusts me about once a year. I have used his services for 17 years (as often as every few weeks during times of crisis). Since moving from the area in 2002, I now have to drive an hour to see him, but he takes care of all complaints in one visit. He is truly gifted. I tried 5 other chiros in my area with either dreadful or ineffective results!! I trust my body only to this one chiropractor: Dr. Bryan Bell in St. Augustine, Florida. Many people drive a long way to see him.
7. MOBILE HOMES & FMS/CFS
Reader 1--
"WE BOUGHT A ROOM PURIFIER, And we have very little dust and NO MOLD. WE also got different windows in our MOBILE HOME. We live in a Mobile Home Park, on our own property and I am the only one with fibro? Also our BEAM RAY MACHINE HELPS WITH MY PAIN."
Reader 2--
"Any new building will have offgassing for years, the
formaldehyde, paints, glues and flooring as well as pretty much 100% of the
insulation is going to be a health hazard. I typically only purchase used
rugs and furniture, as well as clothing and bedding from thrift stores and
auctions, yard sales and any other second hand source to reduce or eliminate the
offgassing issue. With 95-98% of my items being used, I have had very
little issues with them."
FROM DOM: See my mobile home page at www.fms-help.com/mobile.htm.
8. BIG PHARMA RESEARCHER FAKES DOZENS OF STUDIES
From a lady with a Ph.D. in virology (re: shocking article in my previous newsletter at www.fms-help.com/021510.htm)--
"Unfortunately, I heard about these and many others in my short career as a pharmacy student. Pressure to produce huge profits are intense."
9. ACIDOPHILUS
From a reader--
"If you want to try the yogurt diet for friendly bacteria; use Activia, it is by far the best (I've tried them all). And don't buy the expensive Acidolphilus from the health food stores; they don't have much benefit."
FROM DOM: I've been using acidophilus capsules for decades and found it very helpful in reducing gas and bloating.
10. SWINE FLU - A FAKED PANDEMIC
11. HCG: WEIGHT LOSS, PREGNANCY, & HYPOTHALAMUS RESETTING
FROM DOM: HCG is Human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG) - a glycoprotein hormone - see previous newsletter www.fms-help.com/021910.htm--
Reader 1--
"I am on my 11th day of the program and I have lost 15.6 pounds so far. I had no idea that it might help with FMS pain. I also take hormone replacement by having pellets put in my back every 3 months. The hormones have greatly reduced by pain. I get the hormones from Sotto Pella Clinic. I will let you know how this goes."
Reader 2 (reply to Jennifer jennifer.scott@chiefind.com)--
"My husband and I are currently trying for another baby, however, when my doctor recently tested my estrogen and progesterone levels, it was discovered that they were both drastically low. Therefore, in addition to taking estrogen pills, he prescribed HCG shots to increase my progesterone levels. While trying to get a feel for what I was to expect with these shots, I noticed online that most sites only had information on using the shots for weight loss, which I had never heard of before. Having Polycystic Ovarian Disease, I also have problems with Insulin Resistance, which contributes to the increase in belly fat that I can’t seem to get rid of. Although I am not interested in losing weight (I am currently 120 lbs), I found it extremely encouraging to hear that it could possibly correct my blood sugar (and hopefully my insulin as well?), while also increasing energy levels, as I am constantly exhausted having FMS and trying to keep up with a very strong-willed 2 year old. However, I didn’t see where a dosage was listed. I am taking 2000 units for only 5 days once I ovulate, or 10,000 units total per month. Maybe this dosage isn’t high enough to make a difference? Granted, once my hormones are stabilized, I’m sure I’ll feel better regardless, but does anybody know what dosages are recommended to retrain the hypothalamus?" Jennifer jennifer.scott@chiefind.com
Reader 3 (reply toTeresa avila4005@sbcglobal.net)--
12. VITAMIN D FOR FLU & INFECTION
From a reader--
"Here in the UK it’s cold, and the cold weather tends to bring with it an upsurge in the rates of viral infections such as the common cold and flu. It has been suggested that one reason such infections surge in the winter is because we’re more likely to be cooped up with other people, spreading infections among us. However, another mechanism that might explain this phenomenon relates to vitamin D: this nutrient has anti-infective properties and its levels usually fall in the winter, perhaps increasing our risk of succumbing to infection. I wrote about this a couple of years ago here. I also recently suggested that optimising vitamin D might help keep infections at bay (I’ve not had a single infection since I started supplementing with vitamin D about a year ago).
The mainstay of conventional strategies for preventing flu is vaccination. However, as I have reported previously here and here, doubts have been raised about how useful vaccination actually is.
Now fresh concerns have been raised regarding the appropriateness of flu vaccination policy in the form of a review of relevant evidence performed my scientists from the Cochrane Collaboration (an international group of scientists specialising in systematic reviews of health-related interventions) [1]. The review focused on flu vaccination in individuals aged 65 and older (deemed to be the ones most likely to benefit from vaccination, as this group is at increased risk of complications of flu including death). You can download a pdf of the review here.
The reviewers identified 75 vaguely-relevant studies, but only one of these was deemed especially relevant in that it was a ‘randomised controlled trial’ (generally regarded as the most relevant and useful test of a medical treatment) which compared outcomes in vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals using currently available vaccines. This study, apparently, yielded some evidence that vaccination helped protect against the flu, but it was big enough to tell us whether this translated into a reduced risk of complications. This is important because one could argue that getting the flu is neither here nor there really. What is really important is whether this then leads to an enhanced risk of things like pneumonia and death (as I mentioned above, this is particularly important in the elderly).
The authors concluded that “The available evidence is of poor quality and provides no guidance regarding the safety, efficacy or effectiveness for people aged 65 years or older.” In other words, flu vaccination in the elderly is a shot in the dark.
Some of you may be surprised that governments institute and fund health policies for which there is little or no evidence of benefit. Don’t be – not so long ago we learned that the UK Government’s doling out of a anti-flu prescription medication (Tamiflu) over the phone wasn’t based on any decent science either.
References: Jefferson T, et al. Vaccines for prevent influenza in the elderly (review). The Cochrane Library 2010 (issue 2)
http://www.drbriffa.com/blog/2010/02/17/no-good-evidence-flu-vaccination-helps-the- elderly/
13. MATTRESSES
Reader 1--
"We used to have a waterbed, then switched to a innerspring mattress for a few years, and then finally after finding the magnetic interference with the electrical system in the house and the ley lines of the earth's energy/manmade electric fields I was astounded to see a compass completely go off the north pole and fluctuate all over the place in areas above the mattress, so we got a Sleep Number bed. It took me over a year of sleeping with it too soft to find that 75-85 actually relieved a lot of my back and hip discomfort. All that time I had been keeping it too soft! 35-50 was allowing my spine to pinch nerves."
Reader 2--
"I now spend a lot of time in bed (after about 20 years of fibro). I have tried almost every kind of mattress made. My husband had a furniture store and even started selling mattresses so that we would have access to different types so I could try them in the store before making major purchase after purchase. I ended up with an adjustable bed with a soft but supportive mattress. During especially painful episodes, I can add a latex topper to the mattress when my skin is so sensitive that everything hurts. Being able to change positions and elevate my head and/or feet throughout the day and/or night has been wonderful. We actually have a king sized bed, but it is made up of two extra long twin beds pushed together so that I can adjust my side as needed without disturbing him. It also gently vibrates (massages) which is helpful at times when I have severe muscle spasms."
Reader 3--
"I have slept on a memory foam mattress now for about 3-4 yrs, and hate it, it is to firm for me. However I just can't see spending so much on another maybe. I have wondered about the sleep number mattress. I really don't like a hard mattress but I am a "Princess and the Pea" and can not stand inner spring mattresses."
FROM DOM: For more mattress discussions in past newsletters, use the search box below - type in "mattress". Also, check my 100 Tips for Coping with Fibromyalgia at www.fms-help.com/tips.htm.
14. TINNITUS (RINGING IN THE EARS)
From a reader--
"I have tinnitus much less now that I have had braces and dental work done to correct my TMJ. I wore a splint in my mouth for 3 years before the orthodontist pulled 4 teeth and kept me in TMJ orthodontic treatment braces to realign my jaw. I used to clench my jaw almost constantly. Now I wear my retainer only a couple nights a month and have no more headaches as long as I watch my carbohydrate/sugar intake. Partly the headaches were due to the reactive hypoglycemia I have, the rest were due to me clenching all the time, day and night."
FROM DOM: Lots more on tinnitus in past newsletters! Use search box below.
15. CANDIDA ALBICANS (YEAST OVERGROWTH)
From a reader--
"There are two wonderful books from the 80's that started the investigation into the Candida Albicans Overgrowth Debate. First, Dr. Crook wrote The Yeast Connection, and then 2 more doctors wrote The Yeast Syndrome. I have not yet finished them, but can truly say that I wholeheartedly believe a good deal of my FMS/CFS pain may be from my compulsive/obsessive and unabashed consumption of yeast containing and generating foods. The breads, sweets and fruits do little for our bodies when we see how much damage the yeast overgrowth can create. Candida normally thought of as a woman's issue can be easily overlooked if there is no female itchies... Nystatin is the typical prescription that Dr. Crook prescribed for sufferers, but without complete adherence to diet modification where you omit yeast, molds, sugars and fruits, it is rarely going to get the results one hopes for. I'm going to be contacting my MD soon about these books, to discuss and see about the RX for myself. The high level of pain I've had for sooo many years has increased with the additional weight gain of the last 5 years, and being home with the refrigerator full of yummies has made me more miserable than ever! The Yeast Connection and The Yeast Syndrome Book are available at a fraction of the new price via Amazon, or Half.com! They both have a terrific survey to help identify your likely level of imbalance! http://www.amazon.com/Yeast-Connection-Medical-Breakthrough/dp/0394747003 & http://www.amazon.com/Yeast-Syndrome-Identify-Yeast-Related-Illness/dp/0553277510."
FROM DOM: Back in the 80's, a health-savvy friend from church gave me a copy of Dr. Crook's book, "The Yeast Connection." Must admit, it sounded like me. I eliminated sugar from my diet and it helped a lot. Now I eat sugar in great moderation, and I am still pain free. A list of great things I use to remain functional and feel well (for a fibromite) is at www.fms-help.com/what.htm.
16. ANXIETY
From a reader--
"Anxiety is a symptom of candida overgrowth. This simple organism that we all harbor already, once out of balance, can be soo difficult to get under control, when we are constantly bombarded by Birth Control Pills, Antibiotics and Diet factors."
FROM DOM: Wow! I never made the connection between anxiety and yeast. As a teenager, when my anxiety problems started, my diet was notoriously yeast-producing.
17. SUGAR & ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS
From a reader--
"Sugars and non-nutritive sweeteners are the downfall of American Society! I saw an awesome program where Dr. Robert H. Lustig, M.D. spoke at length of the dangers of sugars and their low calorie alternatives. He is the Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, in the Division of Endocrinology Director of the Weight Assessment for Teen and Child Health (WATCH) Program at UCSF of Berkeley California I've included a few page links here:
Please See http://chc.ucsf.edu/coast/faculty_lustig.htm and check out the articles he's written!
http://chc.ucsf.edu/coast/faculty_lustig.htm
http://www.ucsfhealth.org/adult/cgi-bin/prd.cgi?
action=DISPLAYDOCTOR&doctorid=1721
It was a real eye opener about how sugar, more than fat and carbohydrates can contribute to obesity. This goes hand in hand with the Yeast issue, since the higher the sugar intake, the more likely the Candida Albicans will reach unacceptable imbalance in the human body."
18. INSPIRATION
"Worry looks around; Sorry looks back; Faith looks up."
FROM DOM: Good
saying!
19. DIZZINESS HELPED
From a reader--
"I also have tinnitus and dizziness (which do not necessarily occur together). I tried Antivert, which helped some. But I tried something from the Health Food Store called T-Bio and it is wonderful. My aunt has Meniere's Disease and was plagued by vertigo and could not get any relief from the dizziness with Antivert or anything else the doctors tried. I started her on T-Bio and she has been taking it every day for years and it is the only thing that allows her to function. It has gone up to almost $25 in the Health Food Store over the years, but I googled it and found the exact same thing online for $14 per bottle and I just order multiple bottles to make the shipping worthwhile. Just thought it might help someone else if they cannot get their dizziness under control. I asked the doctor about it, and it apparently does not interact with any medications-but anyone trying it can ask their doctor or pharmacist about it."
20. CFS FEELS LIKE FLU SYMPTOMS
From a reader--
"I feel like I have the flu all the time (CFS) Ache all over, fevers off and on and chills even though I have the heat on to 78 /79 degrees. I am supposing that this is a flare-up of some un-known virus in me (probably the one that started my CFS). This time the flare-up is going on 2 years. Some days are worse than others like today. The whites of my eyes even get blood-shot and my eyes burn / feel hot, at the times I am feeling the worst. I just had a thought and wanted to ask you what you thought about this. Instead of this being a flare-up of some virus in me......do you think that perhaps my own immune system is attacking some parts of my body? Could the up-regulated part of my immune system be more up-regulated than usual to the point of being way "over" regulated and more aggressive than usual and being attacked to the point that I feel like I have the flu....even though I don't really. Dom, what do you know about what actually happens when our own immune system attacks us? Does this happen to you? If I did not have pain medication to take at this time (because I feel so awful) I really don't know what I would do. Even with the Demerol 50mg, at times like today this is not even enough. I feel like crying, but somehow the tears won't come."
FROM DOM: I do believe our CFS condition is viral. Maybe a virus is affecting the hypothalamus gland in the brain, which regulates temperature and other functions of the body. See my CFS story at www.fms-help.com/fatigue.htm. There's been discussion in my recent newsletters whether we need immune boosting or immune balancing. Something is definitely out of whack! I used an immune balancer for 8-1/2 years with a lot of help. I am now experimenting with an immune booster. I don't think you should use both at the same time. Please write dombush@bellsouth.net if you want more info.
21. BENEFITS OF CELERY
From a reader--
http://www.juicing-for-health.com/health- benefits-of-celery.html
FROM DOM: See my previous newsletter www.fms-help.com/021910.htm about the benefits of celery juice.
22. MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS (MS) OR CAT SCRATCH FEVER?
From a reader--
"The bacteria
that causes MS is the same one that
causes cat scratch fever, so essentially
all of the study participants
actually had cat scratch fever, but had been diagnosed with
MS.
The study participants were treated for
Bartonella with antibiotics, and
within months they all showed major
improvement in their neurological
conditions, the study
said."
http://www.ksat.com/health/18915077/detail.html
23. CLIMATE & FIBRO
From a reader in Alaska--
"Have been considering moving to a different climate, any suggestions?"
FROM DOM: I hear from people with FMS/CFIDS living in all kinds of climates (arid, humid, hot, cold, etc.) But I would think the extreme cold of Alaska would be hard to deal with. I grew up in PA and NJ. Also lived in CO. But much prefer the warmer FL where I live now, except for the wretched heat in the summer - you can fry an egg on your car if you wish...ha. The humidity is so bad that your hairdo and makeup instantly wilt when you step outside your house in the summer (long live hair spray!) For myself, humidity and fast barometric changes make me feel worse. However, I do hear from people in dry climates like AZ who still have FMS/CFIDS! I would think that living in the UK where there is dampness and very little sunshine would be most difficult for people with FMS/CFIDS due to the effect on the pineal gland. See more info at www.fms-help.com/newsletters.htm - search for climate or weather.
24. READERS' PRAYER CORNER
Carla - "My husband is scheduled for an MRI on his brain tomorrow. He has been having vertigo, nausea, and almost faints when bending over. He is diabetic and recently had surgery for ulcers on the bottom of both feet. His kidneys are not working as well as they used to. As far as I know he is not saved. I have fibromyalgia and the stress is also affecting my health. Thank you for your prayers."
Linda - "Please pray for my childhood friend Diane who sent me this email - 'I found out yesterday that I have breast cancer so I am having both my breasts removed and reconstructive surgery done. This will take place sometime in the next week I think, not really sure when yet. I think I'm still in shock, I don't really know. Say a prayer for me. I love you, your friend Diane.'"
FROM DOM: Please take just a moment to lift up these needs to the Lord in prayer.
25. COMFORTING
FROM DOM: I often ponder these words from a song on Mina Oglesby's CD that I got at the ladies conference at our church this month: "Set your troubled heart at rest; Trust the One who planned this test." Mina is a true servant of God and "walks her talk." She shared genuine, heartfelt encouragement with us - full of Godly wisdom from the perspective of a lifetime. Mina is also very funny, and we laughed as well as cried. You can hear clips of Mina's original music at www.minao.com.
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Well, that's all for now. I can't answer all of my email due to time constraints (gotta keep my day job...ha), but I do read everything readers send me. Speaking of jobs, a list of the occupations (or former occupations) of my readers is at www.fms-help.com/occupations.htm. Quite interesting!
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