Dom's FMS/CFIDS
Newsletter
www.fms-help.com
July 1,
2011
A Christian-based
newsletter about Fibromyalgia (FMS), Chronic Fatigue & Immune Dysfunction
Syndrome (CFIDS) and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.) - sharing thoughts,
research and experiences.
FIBRO STORY CFIDS STORY INSOMNIA STORY
HELPFUL THINGS I
USE PREVIOUS NEWSLETTER ARCHIVES
Topics
in this issue: 1. READERS WRITE
2. DMPS &
MERCURY 3. WHEN BOTH HUSBAND AND WIFE HAVE CFIDS/ME
4. GLUTEN FREE
FOODS STORE AT AMAZON 5. ZINC HELPED READER 6. BOOK STAND SUGGESTION NEEDED
7. THE SUNSCREEN YOU
SHOULD NEVER USE 8. UK HUSBAND HAS FIBRO 9. STATIN-INDUCED DIABETES
10. ARE YOU TOO
ACIDIC? 11.
AGENDA: GRINDING AMERICA DOWN 12. UNBALANCED BODY CHEMISTRY CAN WRECK YOUR HEALTH
13. CAN YOU TOLERATE A
FLU SHOT? 14.
MISLEADING OUR CHILDREN 15. MARRIAGE BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS
16. HELPFUL THINGS I
USE
1. READERS
WRITE
"I am sooo thankful to be getting your
newsletter. ME/CFS and FMS can be a such a "doomsday" life ... I'm grateful for
your positive God-focused attitude!!!"
"Thank you for doing your
newsletter. I've used the info from it so many times."
2. DMPS &
MERCURY
From a reader--
"In response to: www.fms-help.com/062711.htm - I had a a DMPS "urine challenge"
four years ago and tested off the charts high for mercury
toxicity. I have no idea where all that mercury came from. I did go
through a year of treatment and then had all my filings replaced. I was very
sick for 2 or 3 days after the injections for the first six months (I had a
treatment every three weeks.) As I eliminated the toxins the treatments became
less and less exhausting. The treatments themselves were VERY painful (one shot
in each buttock) and VERY expensive. I figure I spent 5k on amalgam
removal and DMPS treatments (out of pocket, of course.) I DID feel a
lot better although I would not say I am "cured" of anything but mercury
toxicity. I am thankful that I no longer have mercury in my system but it did
not change the fact that I am still disabled by ME/CFS and FMS.
Would I be worse off had I not done it? I have no idea."
3. WHEN BOTH HUSBAND AND WIFE HAVE
CFIDS/M.E.
From a reader who is ill with
multiple conditions, including M.E.--
Re: www.fms-help.com/062011.htm -- In regard to the couple who BOTH have
M.E....I wonder how they even DO IT. It is my healthy husband who cooks
for me and shops for me (or takes me shopping when I am up to it); he makes sure
I am able to get to the doctor...he works all day and comes home to do
maintainance....and he cooks for me and he shops for me; he does the dishes, and
would do a lot more if I asked....I barely keep up with the house, cleaning a
door here and there as I see dust settle for a third layer. My husband
will fill my syringe and bring it to me when I need to take my injections; he
will get my meds ready...he will GIVE me my injections if I need him to (and the
sight of a needle makes him queazy). HE TAKES CARE OF ME. I don't
know what I would do without his consistent help. HOW does this couple
MANAGE? without the "other" to tend to her/his needs, how do they get
through each day? who takes them to the doctor when they cannot use their
limbs? I am baffled, and thank God that I do have a healthy and willing
mate. If HE were ill along with me, I wonder how we would be able to
manage...May God bless this couple and favor them with strength to help one
another.....that one of them will always be a bit stronger on the day the other
is flaring."
4. GLUTEN FREE FOODS STORE AT
AMAZON
http://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html/ref=pe_125830_20322960_pe_button/?node=2204829011
5. ZINC HELPED
READER
From a reader--
"I have a summer cold and am
feeling miserable. I remembered zinc was good for colds, so did some
research. I used to take zinc almost daily for my immune system,
and during the time that I did, I FELT BETTER than I have for a long
time. My fibro has been really bad for some time now, and I
stopped zinc about 2 years ago. In the research, I learned that
zinc balances out the TH1 and TH2 response, which are the
cytokines which make us feel the achy pain when we have a cold and also from
fibro, because they are out of balance. If they are really out of balance
from a flu, one can get a "cytokine storm," which can be very bad.
So I surmised that zinc really does help the achy pain, fatigue and
immune dysfunction of fibro. It helps the thyroid as well, and I
noticed my weight was very stable when I was taking zinc. I stopped
because I had read that too much was toxic, but I'm not sure how much "too much"
really is. I just didn't want to overdo it. But every time I've had
zinc in my regime, I have lost weight and felt better and my immune system was
stronger. You'll see from one study that zinc is toxic to pancreatic
cancer cells as well. Here's some information ran across: Dr.
Gabriel Cousens states that cytokine storms are actually a result of an
imbalance between TH-1 and TH-2, which are cells that attack pathogenic
invaders. The TH-1 cells go after pathogens in the cells while the TH-2 cells
attack pathogens in the blood system. There is another natural preventative
remedy for the potential cytokine storm. Zinc helps correct this TH-1 and
TH-2 imbalance by re-establishing a hormonal balance, greatly reducing the
potential of a cytokine storm. There is good evidence that zinc salts also
dramatically potentiate the action of the human cytokine interferon alpha, a
type of protein that inhibits viral replication. Thus the immune system is less
challenged, less likely to be overwhelmed, and free to handle immediate and
present dangers. Zinc is an essential component of the specific SOD or
superoxide dismutase enzymes, oxygen radical scavengers. These scavengers can
significantly reduce mortality rates following a lung infection, possibly even
if from a cytokine storm."
6. BOOK STAND SUGGESTION
NEEDED
From a reader--
"I used to read a lot but I�m having a tough time
finding a good book stand or lectern. As you describe it so well, I feel like my
head is a bowling all balanced on a pencil, and if I don�t keep my head and
neck straight I will actually flare up from having tilted my head down for more
than a few minutes. I�m looking for either a tabletop stand or a floor
stand that is adjustable and will hold the pages flat. I have this Pfifer Reader
(http://www.bphifermobile.com/bphiferproduct/3/Phifer+Reader.html) but its
height is not adjustable. I would appreciate any web site suggestions or names
of favorite stands your readers have found. I really miss
reading!"
FROM DOM: Great
question! Write dombush@bellsouth.net with any suggestions and I'll report next newsletter. Years
ago I had a nifty plastic stand that I paid about $1 for. I used it
to read my Bible at the kitchen table while I was snacking. Then it broke
and I never replaced it, but sure would love to. I mainly read the Bible,
light Christian romance and biographies. (BTW, the "bowling ball balancing on a
pencil" feeling that I describe at www.fms-help.com/fatigue.htm has
been gone for many years now, thank God.)
7. THE SUNSCREEN YOU SHOULD NEVER
USE
http://products.mercola.com/summer-survival-kit/?source=nl
8. UK HUSBAND HAS
FIBRO
From a reader--
"The financial climate
here in [the UK] is dire. It is extremely difficult to obtain a proper
bank account for any person in reciept of state benefits, as we are now, due to
my husband having Fibro and also (newly discovered by MRI scan) severe damage to
the top of his spine, causing him to have no feeling in both arms. The
banks just don't care and don't want to deal with such 'peasants'. If you
can't work - you don't count for anything. Horrible situation!"
9. STATIN-INDUCED
DIABETES
From a reader--
10. ARE YOU TOO
ACIDIC?
http://landing.truehealth.com/products/ultimate-ph-balance/TEH_LP01.asp?SC=TEH1288
FROM DOM: Got this as a spam email, but
it is a very interesting article about how acid in our bodies
causes pain and disease. I first became interested in acid/alkaline balance
about 30 years ago. I am a huge believer in staying more alkaline, but I
could not find a way to do it with diet alone until someone told me about
the drops you put in your drinking water (not the ones mentioned in this
article, however). I have been using these oxygenating and acid
reducing drops since August 2009 and my health improved tremendously in terms of
less fatigue and brain fog. I also know of an acid reducing tablet that
you take between meals - it is very high quality and safe. Write
dombush@bellsouth.net if you want info on
either of these (drops or tablets).
11. AGENDA: GRINDING AMERICA
DOWN
http://agendadocumentary.com/ - movie trailer
12. UNBALANCED BODY CHEMISTRY CAN WRECK
YOUR HEALTH
http://www.drcutler.com/dr-cutler-true-health-blog-archive/unbalanced-body-chemistry-can-wreck-your-health/
13. CAN YOU TOLERATE A FLU
SHOT?
FROM DOM: I ran across this info in a Consumer Reports
health book. Snippet: "People allergic to eggs, which are
used to make the influenza vaccine, should not receive the
shot." That was surprising! I doubt that
doctors ask children or their parents about this before jabbing
them. In general, I don't know
if flu shots, the shingles vaccine, etc. are safe for anyone, much less those of
us with FMS/CFIDS. If you want to weigh in on this subject, write dombush@bellsouth.net. Personally,
I don't know if I should have the shingles vaccine this year (when I turn
60). One doc suggested it, but another said I shouldn't do it because of
my immune disorder (CFIDS www.fms-help.com/fatigue.htm).
14. MISLEADING OUR
CHILDREN
From a
reader--
http://justmeint.wordpress.com/2011/06/29/are-we-polluting-our-childrens-minds/
15. MARRIAGE BOOK
RECOMMENDATIONS
FROM DOM: We all know how terribly
stressful it is when there is trouble at home. We fibromites don't need
additional stress in our lives. Here are some book recommendations that
can help alleviate unnecessary stress from our marital
relationships:
Fascinating Womanhood
by Helen Andelin
Most of this is very sound advice. The
testimonial letters are wonderful! If you think your marriage is bad, read what
some of these ladies have to say! You will conclude that there is hope for your
marriage after all. The author gives insights into how men think, and you
can use this knowledge to improve your relationship with your
husband.
Help Me, I'm
Married
by Joyce Meyer
Particularly helpful for women who
have been abused as children and later find themselves unable to relate to a
husband in a healthy manner, because they are controlling,
hateful, difficult to live with, etc. even when they don�t want to
be.
Men Are Like
Waffles, Women are Like Spaghetti
by Bill and Pam Farrel
Men compartmentalize their thinking,
but for women everything in their lives is inter-connected with everything else.
This book is very enjoyable reading and helps husbands and wives understand each
other and their differences better.
Stepping
Heavenward
by Mrs. E. Prentiss
This is the diary of a young woman
named Katy, who lived in the 1800�s. The journal begins when she is 16 years
old, high-spirited, and critical of her mother who has warned her against
getting involved with a certain young man....who later breaks her heart. Katy
goes on to marry a doctor, but within a few months, his father and sister must
move in with them, due to financial problems. This ends Katy�s ideal of a
happy home. Through learning to live with these critical family
members, her own poor health, raising 5 children, experiencing the death of
several beloved family members, continuous financial stress and other life
problems, Katy matures as a woman and grow closer to God. Her diary
continues to the end of her life. There is so much transparent honesty and
hard-earned Godly wisdom in this book.....I could hardly put it
down!!
Streams in the
Desert, Vol. 1
by Mrs. Charles Cowman
Best devotional book I know of for
anyone going through trials. It was given to me by a retired missionary to
Japan. I read this book every day for 4 years. It contains a
scripture for each day and some very wise and comforting thoughts about
suffering.
Men
Are Clams, Women Are Crowbars
by David Clarke
Why men don�t like revealing things
about themselves to their wives! Great book on understanding communication
in marriage.
FROM DOM: And here is
my own marriage booklet for women: "Marital
Harmony: An Emergency Marriage Manual" www.fms-help.com/marriage.htm.
It is for WIVES ONLY. (Don't let your husband read
this.)
16. HELPFUL THINGS I
USE
FROM DOM: As we all know, FMS/CFIDS is a
huge challenge and a greatly misunderstood illness www.fms-help.com/skeptics.htm. We often don't get sympathy for our
illness because we don't LOOK sick! Here's a list of things I
use to stay functional: www.fms-help.com/what.htm. Perhaps
something on my list will help you too!
My fibromyalgia story is at www.fms-help.com/fibro.htm (onset age 30).
My chronic fatigue story is at www.fms-help.com/fatigue.htm (onset age 35).
My insomnia story is at www.fms-help.com/insomnia.htm (onset age 16).
One of my docs told me that if I could solve the sleep disorder,
everything else would get better - perhaps because the immune system would then
be able to repair itself?? I am thankful for the
meds, supplements and lifestyle helps that I have found that make my life SO
much more manageable and comfortable than it used to
be! (I'm not a doc, just an
FMS/CFIDS survivor since 1982!)
'Til next time,
Dominie Bush
www.fms-help.com
dombush@bellsouth.net
"Believe on
the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved." Acts 16:31 - www.fms-help.com/salvation.htm
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