DOM'S
NEWSLETTER
My little dog, Cheeto, says hello to everyone!
March 18,
2010
A
Christian-based, compassionate newsletter for people with fibromyalgia (FMS), chronic fatigue & immune dysfunction syndrome (CFIDS) and myalgic encephalomyelitis (M.E.)
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TOPICS BELOW - DON'T MISS THE RED ONES.
Readers' comments in BLACK. My comments in
TEAL.
Dom's Quick links:
1. READERS
WRITE
"A friend who has recently been diagnosed with fibro told
me about your web page. I have been sick for around 20 years and your site is so
informative.
"Thank you for your amazing newsletter and for your
dedication."
"Reading your website I agree with a lot that you wrote,
and was enlightened on several things I didn’t know."
"Love your newsletter!!!!!!!!"
2.
INFRARED SAUNAS FOR PAIN & SLEEP
From a male reader--
"The “Infrared Sauna” I purchased for myself has
made noticeable difference in pain and amazing difference in sleep.
Incidentally, you may reason “Florida is hot enough, I don’t need a sauna, more
heat” . you will be surprised how comforting that heat is even in hot
climate.
I did a two month study on saunas , comparing
them to old finish steam saunas, comparing almost two dozen brands, comparing
technology and infrared producing media and price. I would highly
recommend one to Fibromites. Amazingly all you need is a regular wall
outlet. The walls and pieces come already semi assembled , and walls latch
together in no time. I was able to put mine together and make it
operational in one hour, by myself, even though I would recommend two
persons.
So that your readers don’t end up reinventing the wheel,
take advantage of my research and my engineering background, and keep in mind
the following important criteria when shopping for a infrared
sauna:
* Don’t fall for ultra modern appearance and a lot of
glass in walls and door. All that means is less room to install heaters (
Emitters) in strategically located places, and also more cost for luxury
look.
* Don’t fall for “Made in USA”. Almost ALL
saunas are made in china. The difference is some are made under good
supervision and some are not. Some even have Americans supervisors on
site. Good ones inspect all deliveries to their distribution center here
in US, before sold.
* For sure don’t fall for amazingly slick home pages,
videos, gobblygook names they invent and claim patent for it. Anyone can apply
for a patent for anything.
* Don’t even consider saunas in $900 to $1200
range. They do not have enough heaters, or are installed in wrong places,
wired dangerously, knocked out of china by trainloads, not inspected
and worse; you will have ton of trouble finding someone if you need
service.
* Type of wood is somewhat important. Buy sauna that does
not have glues inside, or finished inside with varnishes, or use woods that give
off toxic fumes under high temperature. Most commonly accepted woods
are: Cedar, Spruce, Hemlock, Fir, Poplar.
After 2 months of research I narrowed it down to 3
names I would consider and finally ended up buying “Clearlight Sauna”
brand. It is recommended by doctors and others in health field and the
design made more sense than any of them. I was able to make contact with the
owners anytime I had question. Their sauna may look somewhat simple,
but that is what you want. They don’t waste wall space with glass, but all walls
have emitters (heaters). I could not afford their Cedar so settled for
their Spruce, which has the same important components as their cedar. They are
truly a integrity company owned by a doctor of chiropractic and others.
The assume full responsibility for shipment, or damage in shipment (Very rare )
(NOTE: I have not told them I am writing this, I don’t get a penny for
this recommendation, and have no ties with them other than having their
sauna. I am only sharing my experience).
A WORD ABOUT HEATERS (EMITTERS): Finnish type
sauna heats the air, the hot air in turn heats your skin and you start sweating.
It is ok, but consider these: The purpose of “taking a sauna” in
addition to relaxing is to rid the body of heavy metals , toxins and such.
Finish sauna does that only at the very thin layer , the outer part of the
skin. (By the way one can stand only 10-15 minutes of that high
temp. Also the very high temps of Finnish steam sauna can be harmful
to some people with heart problem, asthma and a few other things. Infrared
sauna on the other hand is not made to heat the air first, even though the air
in cabin can get very soothingly warm/hot, but not too hot. It’s
Emitters create invisible light in the range of Infrared (hence the name).
By trying variety of materials, they have found ceramic and carbon when
heated generate those infrareds. These in turn can penetrate the body as much as
1 ˝ inches (some claim 2”). Most of the nasty and tenacious toxins
accumulate in fatty cells of the body. Finnish steam Sauna doesn’t even
touch them, as they are too deep in the body for that type of heat from
exterior.
Infrared on the other hand reaches into these fatty
tissues and resonates the toxins out of their comfortable position , forcing
them get moved out with sweat. During my college years in Upper
Michigan I have “taken” plenty of times of Finish steam Sauna. First we
had to stoke the fire, wait for the heat to get unbearable hot and so on…
I was amazed that in 15 minutes of infrared I started perspiring far more
than I had ever done with steam sauna. The sweat was literally
running off of me as if I just got out a pool, and more amazing was it really
did not matter where the room temperature was, because again, it is the
infrared waves that do the job, not necessarily the heat, even though the heat
felt soothing before bed. They recommend you take a shower right after, so
toxins do not get reabsorbed in the body, plus a few minutes of cool down is
healthy.
A WORD OF CAUTION: Ceramic heaters are fine, but
they fail in 2 points. Their waves does not closely match human body waves as
carbon does. Secondly, they have to install at least 8 heaters in a 2
person Sauna to give it good coverage. Most don’t because of cost. Carbon
heaters are the latest, but sure enough there is always someone trying to
use a good thing to rip people off. Most of the cheap Chinese saunas are
liquid carbon sprayed on some sort of backing, which hardly give any
Infrared. These are the cheaper ones. I found Clearlight uses a
Japanese invention that mixes actual carbon fibers with ceramic fibers to make
their heaters. Though this becomes more expensive compared to just
spraying a black ink, these heaters give off plenty of true infrared and their
waves very closely match human body. Their
website is: http://www.infraredsauna.com/knowledge.html."
3. ABUSE
IN CHILDHOOD
FROM DOM: Many fibromites have
had stressful or abusive childhoods. (Maybe this is how toxins from
stress chemicals accumulate in our bodies?!) A lady who has been through
tons of stress and abuse is actress and author, Stormie Omartian. I
read her amazing autobiography several years ago. At that time, I only
knew about her books on prayer being used in our Ladies Bible Study. I had
no idea that Stormie had also written an autobiography until I happened to see
it in a bookstore. I was deeply moved by her story on a number of
levels. Like Stormie, I also lived in the Los Angeles area during the
horrifying Manson murders, and visited Jack Hayford's church in Van Nuys with
friends. Stormie mentioned her abortion in a Las Vegas hotel room - I lived in
Vegas around this time as well. (I began to wonder if our paths had ever crossed
at some point?) The familiarity of the geographical setting, as well as my
knowledge of Stormie's other books made this a "can't stop reading" experience.
Her story of growing up with a mentally ill and severely abusive
mother is so transparent and well-written. I was so very sorry for all the
pain she experienced and sure could understand her problems later as a young
adult. Friends to whom I gave this book who had been abused as children were
just blown away by it! "Stormie" is one of the best autobiographies I have
ever read. A lot of people have had mentally ill parents, and struggle for
sanity as adults. Fortunately in Stormie's case, there was eventually
healing. (Several years ago I heard Stormie speak during a telecasted womens'
conference and was impressed by her gentle, humble and sweet spirit. Readers who
only know Stormie because of her books on prayer should read her autobiography
to gain perspective on this author. It's
amazing how far the Lord has brought her from her sick and pain-filled past. To
God be the glory!) The book "Stormie"is at http://www.amazon.com/Stormie-Story-Forgiveness-Healing-
Omartian/dp/1565078322/ref=sr_1_1.
4. RESTLESS LEG
SYNDROME (RLS)
Reader 1--
"I have found help with Restful Legs from Hylands
(homeopathic). Magnesium can also be helpful (especially liquid forms
which are absorbed more easily). I have seen studies on both Vitamin E and
iron supplementation. Acetyl L Carnitine is also effective for
some."
Reader 2--
"I found out about a homeopathic for RLS I have n ot
tried. Here's the link: http://www.magnilife.com/product-restless-legs-relief.asp."
FROM DOM: Here's
something natural that may help RLS too - take a look at Proanthenols 50 mg
at www.lifeplus.com/dominie. Proanthenols got me pain free in 1996
after 14 years of severe FMS pain - I noticed from the list below that it
also can help RLS. I used 1 mg per pound of body weight per day with a
glass of water - divide doses AM and PM to keep the effect
going--
Benefits of Proanthocyanidins found in
Proanthenols
- Improves skin smoothness and elasticity.
- Strengthens capillaries, arteries and veins.
- Improves circulation and enhances cell
vitality.
- Reduces capillary fragility and improves resistance to
bruising and strokes.
- Reduces risk of phlebitis.
- Reduces varicose veins.
- Reduces edema and swelling of the legs.
- Helps restless-leg syndrome.
- Reduces diabetic retinopathy.
- Improves visual acuity.
- Helps improve sluggish memory.
- Reduces the effects of stress.
- Improves joint flexibility.
- Fights inflammation in arthritis and sport
injuries.
FROM
DOM: Back in 1996 when I became pain free, my family used to tease me that
I would recommend Proanthenols for any kind of ailment, but it's true!
Proanthenols
helps red blood cells to unclump so that they can carry oxygen to the brain and
body much more effectively, and the results can be
astonishing.
5. YEAST
OVERGROWTH (CANDIDA ALBICANS)
Reader 1--
"One of your readers was asking about
being tested for a systemic candida infection [see www.fms-help.com/030610.htm. In the excellent book Chronic
Fatigue Syndrome A Treatment Guide, by Erica F. Verrillo and Lauren M. Gellman,
I found the following answer: Quantitative stool analysis: Great
Smokies Diagnostic Laboratory - Blood tests to detect the presence of
Candida antobodies: Immunosciences Lab. http://www.anapsid.org/cnd/resources/testinglabs.html.
Reader 2--
"In my personal experience, as well a
s my professional experience with patients, I have found that all probiotics are
not equal, and some actually can make the situation worse. Try mild
probiotics first in small amounts and work up. Sometimes the die off o f
the bad stuff can make you feel worse. In all the ads they make it sound
like this is a short process over in a few days. That is NOT my experience, and
some probiotics I just can't take. I actually take the Primal defense from
Garden of life ONLY with a mixture of psyllium (metamucil) and bentonite clay
and water which helps me tolerate. I also recommend digestive enzymes, and
I recommend immune system support as well. You also need something to help with
liver and kidney support so that your major cleansing organs work well. I take
liver balance plus and kidney rescue from pure body institute, both of which you
can find online."
6. NO
DEPRESSION OR TRAUMA PRIOR TO FIBRO
"I too had no depression or trauma. My fibro/CFS started
after I had a bad flu and virus at the same time and was sick in bed on
antibiotics and some antiviral for a week. After the antibiotic I
developed SEVERE constipation and could not sleep at night. I believe it was
either yeast development or some infectious agent that did not go
away. I did not become depressed until I totally lost my quality of
life. (I am now ok through alternative treatments but did not become ok
until I used them). I hate to imagine where I would be now if not for
alternative medicine."
FROM DOM: So maybe FMS/CFS can
be purely viral, but I'm sure a lot of us got it from stress running down our
immune systems, allowing this virus to do its dirty work.
7.
MIRAPEX, DOPAMINE & DR. DRYLAND'S BOOK
Reader 1--
"In response to #24 at www.fms-
help.com/030610.htm, I tried Mirapex and the side effects were absolutely
horrible. I read the book the 'Fibromyalgia
Solution' by Dr. Dryland, and I tried the things it said but I didn't feel
any better...I actually felt worse!"
Reader 2--
"If you run into someone who
has actually tried this protocol would you publish it. The massive doses
of Mirapex scare me, although that's the drug of choice for RLS. For many
people it causes insomnia. I went to order his book, but really can't even
afford a $15 book right now. I just have the RLS and insomnia and
tinnitis, but what I read on the website does make sense. Plus you
can get a free download of the first chapter of his book. I just wish he
would do this online so its not so expensive - I am very cynical - if his cure
really worked wouldn't we hear more about it?"
8. TYPHUS
FEVER, INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS, RAYNAUD'S, &
HYPERMOBILITY
From a reader--
"I had
endemic typhus fever as a 4th grader and was in the hospital for a week and had
very high fevers for 2 weeks. Typhus is rhicketsial the way that Lyme
disease is. I have no idea if that is a factor to my fibro. I’ve had
some minor car accidents and one more serious one (no injuries though).
I’ve never broken a bone thanks to the protection of the Lord I guess. I
am under very little stress these days, but have certainly had times in my life
when the career and family stress was much higher, but I guess most people
do. I never had stress from dealing with abuse. Both of my retiree
parents very healthy and so are my siblings. Although migraines run in my
family. I guess my main factor is joint hyper mobility. I had never
heard of it until the rheumatologist said I had it. I 100% thought he was
teasing me and making up a name when he was showing me that what my toes do is
not normal. I passed hypermobility and migraines to my son (he’s
25). I also have Raynauds quite bad, always have. I was having
Raynauds episodes WAY before any joint pain in my life. Although my dad is
healthy he also has Raynauds, so I can only assume there is a genetic
component. I have it worse than he does. I was also diagnosed
with an autoimmune bladder disorder called interstitial cystitis when I was only
18. That is very early onset. I’m in my 40s and of course still have
it. There is no cure. I started having IC symptoms very early, like
12. That is not usual. The IC might be due to having typhus for 2
weeks as a child. When you have a fever that long, that high, tissue just
gets damaged. My eye sight was ruined after typhus and I had to get
glasses in 4th grade. Who knows! Nobody researches whether those of
us with IC, or fibro, or hypermobility all had high fevers as kids do
they?"
FROM DOM: I have
IC and bladder info at www.fms-
help.com/bladder.htm. Also, I have mentioned hypermobility in past
newsletters. Search using the Google search box at the end of this
newsletter.
9.
READERS' PRAYER CORNER
David - requests prayer that his new
doc can suggest something to help his FMS. He is blind and also
suffers with fibro symptoms of anxiety, sleep disorder, pain, fatigue,
depression, etc.
Sandie - Sandie and her husband are both recovering
from surgery - especially pray for her husband who had extensive back surgery
and battles other serious medical conditions, as well.
10. OUR STRANGE
SLEEP PATTERNS
From a reader--
"Today I woke up about 7:00 am and felt so
calm and relaxed, I read and dozed off to sleep and woke up about 9:55 and felt
anxious and horrible again. Not sure what gave me that little oasis of
calm. I liked it."
FROM DOM: Having a
sleep disorder is so baffling! Our brain waves and brain chemicals are not
working correctly. My insomnia story is at www.fms-
help.com/insomnia.htm (had a sleep disorder since age 16. I am
now 58.) A list of everything I've tried for sleep is at
www.fms-
help.com/sleep.htm. I am managed fairly well now after decades of
suffering - my current list of things I take is at www.fms-
help.com/what.htm.
11.
SAVELLA ( MILNACIPRAN)
From a reader--
"I have stopped Savella - side effects were
way too debilitating."
FROM DOM: Search
my past newsletters for more about Savella (use Google box at the end of this
newsletter).
12. IS FMS
GENETIC?
From a reader--
"My sister was diagnosed with Fibro
too just recently at 42, but her condition is mild compared to mine.
Hmmm...family connection?"
FROM DOM: Lots more about this subject in past
newsletters - use Google search box below.
13.
DISABILITY FOR FIBRO
From a
reader--
"I was diagnosed in my
late 20's (now 40) and SS has brought up my age twice when they denied me for
SSDI. I'm now waiting for a hearing. I hope I get an understanding judge.
Your prayers would be appreciated."
14.
ACTIVIA YOGURT
From a reader--
"I just wanted to make a note about the Activia
yogurt that a reader suggested. It claims to have more strains of
probiotics but it is full of sugar! One of the dietary disasters we are
trying to avoid. I use plain yogurt myself and add fruit of veggies to
it."
FROM DOM: Good
point! Sugar feeds yeast (candida). I take an acidophilus
(probiotic) capsule daily. My complete list of things that help me is
at www.fms-help.com/what.htm.
15. EXERCISE & FIBRO
From a reader--
FROM DOM: If the doc's
solution were this easy, all fibromites would be healed. I even hear
from professional athletes who are now debilitated by fibro. So much for
regular exercise being the answer. I have much to say about exercise,
blood flow, etc. in my newsletters and site www.fms-
help.com. Try a google search in the box at the end of this
newsletter. I think fibro has more to do with the clumping of red blood
cells, which hinders them from transporting oxygen efficiently to the brain and
body tissue. Under a darkfield microscope, the red blood cells should
look like Cheerios floating in a bowl of milk, not like a chain or a
cluster of grapes. Powerful OPC's and stabilized liquid oxygen drops in
water can help the unclumping and thereby enhance the transportation of oxygen
to the brain and the cells. BTW, OPC's are one of the few substances that
can cross the blood/brain barrier. For brand of OPC & oxygen drops I
use, write dombush@bellsouth.net. Others are not as
effective, if at all.
16. 1,001
USES FOR WHITE VINEGAR
From a reader--
17.
MANAGING FIBRO
From a
reader--
"My
Fibro has been ok, not great, but it sure goes down hill when I don't keep up
nutrition - food and supplements."
18. OXYGEN
DROPS & HERPES VIRUSES
From a reader
using the oxygen drops--
"I have NOT
had the flu or the cold...and I get so sick so fast! when someone sneezes
in public, I just KNOW I will get sick; my grand daughters and my daugter have
all been sick and I have not been sick in the least bit and THAT is saying a
LOT. I did not equate it with the oxygen drops, though. wow...might really
be something!"
FROM DOM: See the link
between herpes viruses and FMS/CFS at www.fms- help.com/virologist.htm. The oxygen drops help kill the virus. I have not had any cold or
flu since I beganusing the drops in August 2009. This is a miracle for
me. As a CFIDS patient since 1987 www.fms- help.com/fatigue.htm, I have been a victim of every virus that came
along. I could not continue working as a piano teacher at a school
of music www.fms-
help.com/students.htm if my
health had not improved because of being in such close proximity to sick
children nearly every day.
19. 50
HOUSEHOLD USES FOR BAKING SODA
From a reader--
FROM DOM: We all need
to have less toxic chemicals polluting our homes. These are interesting
ideas.
20.
DESCRIBING FIBROMYALGIA
From a reader (trying to
describe FMS to her family and friends)--
"I know I don't
look sick & you don't understand. It is hard to understand unless you
experience it. I feel so exhausted I can't function, even when I've been at rest
for hours. My muscles ache & burn like I've been over-exercising, only I
haven't been exerting myself at all. It's like having a leg-ache or charley
horse all over my entire body. My body is stiff & achy and my skin even
hurts to be touched. I feel like I have the flu. I can't remember things, form
thoughts, find words or keep my train of thought. I feel completely helpless
& disabled by a silent unexplainable illness that makes me want to crawl
into bed and never come out. I'm exhausted, in pain, anxious, helpless,
isolated, disappointed in my limitations & feel like a complete failure. 99%
of the population thinks I'm fine because I look fine.It seems like I can't find
enough right words to explain this. It never goes away. I never get well
& even things I enjoy are now intolerable. I miss my life and I miss being a
productive, healthy, functioning member of society. I have gone from being the
major bread-winner to barely able to work. This illness affects me
physically, emotionally, mentally and in even more ways than you can
imagine. I want to be well, please be patient and try to understand that
what I can do one day I cannot do another day, that I don't like being confined
to bed for almost all of my available time, that I hate feeling this way and am
glad you don't understand what I am dealing with; if you did understand it, it
would me that you are condemned by FMS too, and I don't wish that on
anyone!"
21. LYRICA
COMMERCIALS
From a reader--
"My own daughter and sister are [FMS] skeptics and
I have let them read everything you have sent me. It hurts me very deeply
that I do not have the energy to do even half of the things I used to do. My
daughter has gotten very upset with me for having to cancel something to do with
my grandchildren. She and my sister kind of joke that I'm just ALWAYS
sick. I wish the MEDICAL field would come out with more concrete proof so
we had a "REAL" disease in other people's minds. One other thing that
really upsets me are the stupid LYRICA commercials! I don't know if others have
commented on them but it makes it sound like ALL we fibro people need to do is
pop one of their pills and we will be ALL better. Unfortunately
their pills don't give a person the energy to be able to function at full
capacity nor do they help with the fibro fog or insomnia of which both I
personally suffer greatly. I can take something for the pain but it is NOT
the PAIN that is basically stealing my life. It is lack of or barely any
energy, major insomnia and fibro fog that is so bad it has become very
embarrassing to me. Like you I was a high achiever and straight
A student who can't remember half of the time, if not more what I did last week
or if I made a phone call or even worse how to get somewhere I have driven for
years! Lyrica advertisements are not only misleading to me but are very
offensive to those of us who suffer from way more that aches and pains. Do
you think we could have a letter with signatures sent to them? - Fibro
sufferer since 1994"
FROM DOM: I have
written a lot about the Lyrica commercials in past newsletters. Search at
www.fms-help.com/newsletters.htm. I think anyone who is
offended by those awful TV commercials might want to email the company.
Here is the contact form for Pfizer, the makers of Lyrica: https://www.pfizer.com/contact/mail_general.jsp. Let them
know what you think. BTW, my internal medicine doc told me that Lyrica is
helpful with shingles pain (which is horrid - having had shingles last
year....my other doc prescribed Lortabs, which barely dulled the pain). I
have used a few capsules of Lyrica when my post-herpetic neuralgia was bad, and
it was helpful. I also took 1 capsule when I had ulnar nerve pain
from practicing and performing a very difficult piano piece, and it relieved th
pain. However, way back when my doc gave me the Lyrica samples and was
urging me to try it, I took it for about 3 days and started to feel really weird
in my head (hide the guns and knives) - so I stopped taking it. If
you see their page on fibromyalgia and Lyrica at http://www.lyrica.com/fibro_homepage.aspx, they say it is not for
everyone. Most readers who tried Lyrica strongly disliked the side
effects. If you would like to share your experience with Lyrica (is
it helpful for FMS or not?), write dombush@bellsouth.net.
22.
SCHIZOPHRENIA
FROM DOM: A popular
and intelligent girl I knew in high school (1968) has recently
written an excellent book about schizophrenia (a brain
disorder), from which she has suffered since age 18 (after having mono). It's
called "Walking Through Walls" by Two Lenz. I wrote a
review at http://www.amazon.com/Walking-Through-Walls-
Overcoming-Barriers/product-reviews/1432718452/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?
ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1. There's a stigma to having a mental illness just like with
FMS/CFIDS. For some reason it's acceptable if the organ in your body
that's malfunctioning is your liver or kidney, but not your brain! I
look forward to much more understanding of these complicated illnesses as
researchers continue their work. (Regarding the stigma of FMS/CFIDS, see
my letter to Congress www.fms-
help.com/congress.htm.) See #24 below about Orthomolecular
Medicine!
Comment from a reader--
"Schizophrenia is a
metabolic disease, usually caused by low blood sugar-hypoglycemia affects the
hypothalamus. One of many possible symptoms, in some people is schizophrenia. If
you observe schizophrenics (and I've been closely involved with 2 of them), you
will see that they have hypoglycemia and that precipitates the bouts of it.
There are other factors such as high needs for niacin ( a symptom of being
highly evolved-complex nervous system. Study the life of Van Gogh-look at the
pictures). It's not too hard to figure out-you have to read the books by the
great medical nutritionists (all banned but you can get them on Amazon) It's all
in there."
23. CONSUMER LAB TESTS VITAMINS, HERBS,
ETC.
From a reader--
"My Dr. just turned me onto a site
called Consumer Labs www.consumerlab.com. It is just like Consumer Reports but for vitamins and
supplements. It is $30 a year to subscribe but these medical guys test a ton of
vitamins, herbs and supplements. They do not get paid by anyone so their
findings are not biased. It has given me some peace of mind by checking the
supplements that I take to see if they are legit and indeed good for me. I
actually decided to stop some product use after reviewing them and have the
confidence now to choose the healthiest vitamins and supplements for me.
They also don't encourage you to buy one brand or another. The simply put the
vitamins and supplements to the test and present you with the findings so
that as a consumer you can make the best choice for you. Thought I would pass this along because it has
been a helpful tip for me since I am trying to tackle FMS/CFS
naturally."
24.
ORTHOMOLECULAR MEDICINE
From a reader-- (see #22
above about SCHIZOPHRENIA)
"I just ran into an article about Schizophrenia in
a health magazine. It is about a Dr. Abram Hoffer who has written several
books on this subject. Basically his take on it is that people with this
disorder has a metabolic disorder---
"At the time
schizophrenia, a disorder marked by hallucinations and poor social functioning,
was seen as a product of bad mothering. But Hoffer found that people who
suffered from this disorder were unable to clear adrenochrome, a toxic
metabolism byproduct, from their brains, and thought that large doses of vitamin
C and niacin might help. As a result Hoffer helped establish the idea that
mental disease could have biochemical causes, a break through for his
time. He described his work as "orthomolecular medicine."
It goes on to say that just as this was
coming to light, so were all those other drugs for the mental illness so it was
largely ignored. He has 30 books to his credit and also founded the
"Journal of Orthomolecular Medicine." He claims that as he practiced for
over 40 years, he has seen thousands of mental patients
recover using this method, even ones that couldn't be helped by traditional
medicine. I just wanted to let you know because you are
awesome at getting the word out. If there can be something to help these
patients--I am all for it. What a scary way to have to live!!
FROM
DOM: Many chronic schizophrenics are homeless: here's an impressive biography about
Dr. Abram Hoffer - he advocated using megavitamins for schizophrenia.
See http://www.doctoryourself.com/life_hoffer.html. Years ago I read a fascinating book on
orthomolecular nutrition. It had a story about a man seeing a psychiatrist
for "separation anxiety" issues. Every Friday night his wife went to a
club meeting and he sat on the porch. He started having anxiety attacks
when she starting going to this club. But guess what it turned out to be?!
The roses that were growing around their porch were sprayed every Friday,
and his brain was allergic to the chemicals! When they stopped having
their roses sprayed on Fridays, he never had the anxiety again. It had
nothing to do with unresolved issues with his mother or his wife! How many
people are seeing psychiatrists and psychologists when in actuality
their problems are physical - not emotional or
mental??
25. GENERAL ANESTHETIC & M.E. (MYALGIC
ENCEPHALOMYELITIS)
From a reader--
"Any condition linked with the brain is not
accepted in the medical professionals when I was in hospital in November 2009
they all thought I had chronic depression this was their view on M.E., anyway I
was just put to onside and ignored and treated like I was a disease they they
didn't want to catch and all they did was shout over the top of me and they
never listened to me when I told them my legs and brain were in slow mode
because of the effects of general anesthesia after major surgery! It was
the most horrific experience of my life! But God got me out of there and back
home after 3 days for my husband to care for me properly! He intervened and got
me home! I hope more can be done for mental health as well as M.E. - we
don't get the respect we deserve. Thanks for your email on schizophrenia its
also a horrid condition for anyone to live with! (Topic 22
above)."
FROM DOM: Thank God this reader had a caring,
empathetic husband who advocated for her.
26. PCB'S IN
FISH OIL SUPPLEMENTS
Comment from a reader--
"Taking good fish oil is actually
less toxic to us than eating fish!! The fish we eat is certainly not clean
of contaminants or chemicals. I feel like I am doing my body a good
service by taking fish oil."
27. VITAMIN A BLOCKS
VITAMIN D'S EFFECT
28. BABY CRIB
M ATTRESSES
From a reader--
"This lady does a newsletter q&a, kind of like
yours, except she has written a book and I think takes donations so it is more
of a career but still I think she has been there and tries to help chemically
sensitive folks. In any case, this link discusses restrictions on local
farming (which big agribusiness doesn't want but its better for us), and
possible new regulations requiring cribs to use the original mattresses (which
often are toxic) that come with the crib as opposed to being able to substitute
an organic mattress. (An alternative is to cover the baby crib with foil
to prevent outgassing of the mattress chemicals which I did) http://www.qna.debralynndadd.com/node/2355."
29. CELIAC
DISEASE & GLUTEN INTOLERANCE
From a reader--
"The doctor seemed to think I have celiac disease – said the
blood tests were pretty conclusive and generally doctors do not test for
this. I have started on a gluten free diet and I believe it is helping
me. He said this might also help the fibro as well because my body could
not process food correctly before. Also, celiac sometimes comes to the
forefront after surgery – but a lot of times a person has it but just thinks it
is IBS or something you ate on occasion. It may pay to have this
checked. He said it will not cure fibro nor get me off the diet (if it
works) but can sure help. Will let you know how I am doing but some of the
aches are less severe – I am to return to him in 4 weeks. The diet is not
that hard to follow and if this also helps the fibro –
hurray!"
30.
THORACIC OUTLET SYNDROME
From a reader--
"I was finally diagnosed with fibromyalgia last
month and last Thursday with TOS (Thoracic Outlet Syndrome) by a
Vascular Surgeon...due to repetitive job related work conditions. Took me
off work immediately...6 weeks to start, told me to file for workers comp. and
look for a good attorney. He also said, it is going to take at least a
year for me to recover from this injury/condition, he doesn't recommend
surgery says 30% have recurrence with TOS, especially if they keep doing the
same thing, and can occur on the other side. Developed Carpal Tunnel and
Tendonitis with it on the right shoulder and arm."
FROM DOM: I too
was diagnosed with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome very early in my fibro experience
(1982) and also experienced tendinitis in the shoulder and arms. Thank God
I have been pain free for many years now. A list of things I'm using is at
www.fms-help.com/what.htm.
31. CYMBALTA
From a reader--
"The rheumatologist put me on Cymbalta (made
me sick as a dog) dizzy, light headedness, nauseated, and
diarrhea."
32.
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM, CORTISOL & FMS
From a reader--
"I went to an acupuncturist she said fibromyalgia
is due to failings of the Endocrine Systems...hypothalamus, pituitary gland,
thyroid and adrenals. In turn affect the whole body....spine and muscles.
(Nerves and Muscles) Most are not functioning properly either
under/over working . Due too extremely high stress levels for too long
creates a mass production of Cortisol hormones in the body by the Adrenal
glands...it over floods the brain & body-weight gain and wider waist,
brain which effects the Central nervous system of the brain
(Hypothalamus) to keep misfiring sending out pain signals. Which causing pain
throughout the body. Also when it comes to trigger point and she said
it has something to do with Acid build up in the muscles for protection
(when there is an imbalance of the body and it tries to
compensate itself. (My Chiropractor said it's Imbalance due to vertebrae and
muscles, that is when trigger points develop) like tender points
they too cause pain. Now I am only sharing from what I remembered
from that one visit. A lot of it makes sense to me however, maybe not
to everyone. It is so much to learn about this debilitating
condition."
33. WHY
DOES FMS
AFFLICT INTELLIGENT, INDUSTRIOUS PEOPLE?
From a reader--
"You have mentioned several
times "This illness seems to afflict the hardest working and
brightest of our population." You are correct. Before the
illness I could conquer the world in one day and start on tomorrow. I was
sharp minded. I am sharp minded now, but it doesn't seem to come out of my
mouth the way I want it to or I am so slow people don't pay me any
attention. I am still working and trying to push to keep my job. I
have one in college and one who will be in four years. These are supposed
to be the best times of my and my childrens' lives - I ask God to help me fix
things everyday. I do see progress, but it is very slow. My
house use to never have so much as a piece of dust in it. Now, I just have
to let it go to conserve my energy for work the next day. I want to
know why the hardest working and brightest appear to be the ones
afflicted? That is worth looking into."
FROM DOM: For a list of
o ccupations of my readers, see www.fms-help.com/occupations.htm.
Perhaps we put more stress on ourselves than other personality types, thereby
blowing out our nervous systems early in life - or here's a more insidious idea
- FMS/CFS could be caused by an enngineered virus or bacteria in order
to debilitate the intelligent, but not kill them. There was an
article in the Florida Times Union newspaper several years ago with declassified
information that a bacteria was dropped on cities from Alaska to
Florida to see what would happen to population groups as a biowarfare
experiment. Go to www.fms-help.com/mycoplasma.htm and scroll to
the very end to read about this shocking
article.
II
Corinthians
1: 4 - "Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort
them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are
comforted of God." Visit Dominie's FMS/CFIDS Homepage at
www.fms-help.com for Fibromyalgia and
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome sufferers and their
families.
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