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2.  NUCLEAR POWER & MYALGIC ENCEPHALOMYELITIS

From a reader--

"Since commercial nuclear energy began in the mid 1950s..."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_power

"Dr. Melvin Ramsay formally coined the name "Myalgic Encephalomyelitis" in
1956..."
http://www.cfsuntied.com/history.html

1) Zoom-out this map (2-clicks on "-" button).
2) Ignore the pathogen, and
3) study the geography of where CFS & ME'ers live:

http://www.microsofttranslator.com/bv.aspx?from=en&to=en&a=http%3A%2F%2Fxmrv.me.uk%2Flive-map.php

Then, study a NATO map (i.e., the industrial world):

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:NATO_partnerships.svg

Q:  What makes the industrial world industrious?

A:  Energy.  It doesn't make any sense that our illnesses (coupled with allied NATO govt's cover-up of them) are caused by yet-to-be-discovered pathogens.  Our illnesses have to be caused by known entities from the past (likely something military/govt/war).  Why else would there be a need to cover them up?

FROM DOM:  Before we draw conclusions, just realize that it is only developed countries that have computers, access to the internet, can state their locations and share health information.

3.  THE RIGHT TO LIVE...OR DIE

Grace Sung Eun Lee wants to remain on ventilator - terminally ill woman who fought with her parents over right to die now indicates she wants to live: http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/terminally-ill-woman-stay-ventilator-article-1.1176784

FROM DOM:  Touch choices indeed!  I never remember so many ill and dying younger people as there are now!  I am 60.  This dear young woman has a cancerous tumor on her brain stem - same thing my friend died from last week at age 49.

4.  SAVELLA - BAD REACTION

From a reader--

"I took Savella for three days and had to stop immediately. Developed rashes on my arms to my chest and face and by the 3rd say when I woke up one ear was purple, they told me to stop asap, like they needed to tell me that!!"

5.  SILICONE BREAST IMPLANT DISCUSSION

Reader 1--

"re: www.fms-help.com/100812.htm - I have breast Implants, dont think they have contributed to my fibromyalgia, that I know of anyway. Even if it did, I would have opted for them as I was about 28 years old and I had a tumor the size of a lemon, so I opted for a subcutaneous mastectomy - meaning they took the tumor out and the surrounding tissue so it would not grow back. It left me with just skin hanging so five months later I had reconstructive surgery.  They needed to put a smaller one in my other breast because I would have been very asymmetrical. Well, 8 months ago I just had them taken out and new ones put in as they were pretty worn out and flattened after 26 years."

Reader 2--

"re: www.fms-help.com/100812.htm - I have had God given large breasts all my life and I do not understand why anyone would want to put themselves through the PAIN and discomfort and finding clothes to fit. WHY?  I am totally against the vanity of large breasts.  Be content with what God has given you. He made you the way you are for a reason."

Reader 3--

"Breast implants for someone with fibro????   I cannot understand anyone in THIS kind of chronic pain and insomnia VOLUNTEERING to do this to her body.  PAIN ON PURPOSE??" [BUT THIS READER LATER SENT ANOTHER COMMENT: "I made a comment about breast implants and how I could not understand anyone doing such a thing to themselves when suffering from pain that fibro causes; then I read your current newsletter and became aware of the woman who had a double mastectomy. It never occurred to me that a woman might be receiving breast implants because she lost her natural breasts to cancer. I apologize for being so callous and narrow-thinking in my remark."]

6.  GOT MILK? - YOU DON'T NEED IT

http://www.learnstuff.com/got-milk/

7.  LACTIC ACID BUILDUP IN MUSCLES

Reader 1--

"I have this problem, too (lactic acid buildup in muscles www.fms-help.com/100812.htm —the same lack of tolerance for walking or standing. I have to frequently sit and rest when trying to do anything around the house, and it has gotten worse and worse. I don’t know if it will work, but I’m trying a protocol of back pain supplements for a month to see if it helps. The Fibromyalgia protocol from the same source took the FM pain away (though not the other FM symptoms) and I’ve had back problems since at least my early 20’s (now am 59). So, I’m thinking maybe approaching this as a lack of tolerance for using my back is worth a try.  I tried the antioxidant that you have found such a help. The first few weeks the stiffness was drastically reduced and was feeling better in some other ways, but then after a month or so I started feeling worse because some of the ingredients were foods to which I have a high sensitivity, and so then I started going ‘down hill.’"

Reader 2--

"My daughter also experiences lactic acid build up in her muscles.  I'm told this happens alot with fibro.  She has  it build up in her back.  She sees a pain specialist for a type of trigger point injection.  It's not the typical trigger point injection.  He actually flushes the top layer of muscle with saline.  She sees him when it gets really bad.  But she has also found relief with "cupping".  This is done by her massage therapist.  It helps to rid some of the toxins from her body.  After her cupping session, she will have flu like symptoms for about 2 days.  This is her body ridding itself of these toxins.  I would recommend checking out the cupping.  It might help some.  It's hard to find the other type of pain relief.  The pain specialist she sees is in Omaha, Nebraska."

8.  KITCHEN FIRE - WHAT TO DO

From a friend--

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3r7cRl6kc4

9.  HUMAN TESTING IN ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI

From a reader--

http://EndtheLie.com/2012/09/29/researcher-says-army-scientists-secretly-sprayed-cities-with-radioactive-particles-for-years/#ixzz280XZ38xS - "According to Lisa Martino-Taylor, a sociologist, the United States military carried out top secret experiments involving the spraying of radioactive particles on residents of St. Louis, Missouri for years."

10.  BUYING THE RIGHT BATHING SUIT

Ladies, this is hysterical and too true!!!!  I'm still laughing!!!!

http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4866031

11.  MSG IN FOOD CONTRIBUTING TO ILLNESS

http://www.laleva.org/eng/2012/06/msg_hidden_in_variety_of_foods_and_contributing_to_illness.htm - Snippet: "Despite common perception, the toxic food additive MSG is everywhere - not just in Chinese food! This taste enhancer is actually hidden under dozens of ingredient names in all sorts of processed foods, restaurant foods, beverages, chewing gums, vitamins and supplements. It is added to foods in higher dosages than ever before, and more and more people are experiencing symptoms. Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) is a health concern because it contains glutamate. Glutamate is the salt form of "Free Glutamic Acid" – a toxin that is associated with serious health problems such as digestive distress, heart attacks, Fibromyalgia, behavior problems, insulin resistance, weight gain, and a long list of other symptoms. Due to insufficient labeling laws, food companies use many hidden names to disguise Free Glutamic Acid in their ingredients lists. So consumers must look for more than just "MSG" on food labels."

12.  AN EFFORTLESS LIFE

Quote sent in by a friend--

"A number of bees were taken along on a flight into space to see how they would handle the experience of weightlessness. In the weightless atmosphere they were able to float in space without any effort. The report on the experiment was summed up in these words, 'They enjoyed the ride, but they all died.'  We might think we would like everything to be easy, that we would enjoy an effortless life, but it would kill us. We are created to make effort. Whether we know it or not, we are created for work, involvement, participation and struggle. We are not supposed to struggle with everything, but we are also not supposed to be the kind of people who quit and give up easily."- from Joyce Meyer's book, "A Leader in the Making"
 
13.  FLAT WARTS ON FACE

From a reader--

"Thank you for all of your valuable information.  You have helped me throughout the years in many ways!  This is the first time I have written to you so hopefully you can help me.  I recently went to the dermatologist for raised, red spots all over the left side of my face.  He said they were flat warts and VERY hard to treat!  I am a fairly young woman who takes great pride in her appearance and these "things" are taking over my face!  I wanted to see if any of your readers have had this problem and if they could tell me what they did to make them go away.  I am desperate!  I have had laser done and also tried to have them burned off by an electric needle, both which did not work.  I am currently putting Retin-A on them, which isn't working either.  I know warts are caused by a virus, therefore strengthening the immune system might help, but I would like advice on an actual "treatment" since these are so hard to get rid of and VERY embarrassing!"

FROM DOM: Flat warts are caused by the HPV virus, and there is presently no antiviral medication that can help this.  A person's own immune system has to fight it.  My two suggestions to this reader (and I am not a doc!) are to try 1)  immune balancing powder and 2) Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca Alternifolia) applied topically - it is antifungal and antiviral.   Does anyone have any other ideas for this reader?  Write dombush@bellsouth.net.

14.  THE AMBIEN "MUNCHIES"

FROM DOM:  I've been using Amien (zolpidem) for sleep for 20 years now.  A few years ago, it began causing me amnesia.  I would not remember anything I did or said from the time I took the med until I fell asleep.  Now when I take Ambien, about an hour later, I get hungry - not in my stomach, but in my brain....and I head to the kitchen looking for stuff to eat.  It is hard to resist this urge, since I am already sleepy.  Well, it's a small price to pay, since prior to Ambien, I had one of the most severe sleep disorders for over 20 years.  My insomnia story is at www.fms-help.com/insomnia.htm.  Severe insomnia can wreck your life!!!  I am so thankful for meds that can help me get restorative sleep now.  Without sleep, your immune system can't repair your body.  I was a victim of all kinds of viruses and infections.  I felt like I was dying.  For this reason, I am grateful for the meds now that help me sleep.  My list is at www.fms-help.com/what.htm.

15.  HAVING A BABY CAUSED FIBRO

From a reader--

"I have had fibromyalgia for about 4 years.  I believe the stress of being a new mother triggered it.  I had no help from husband or family with the baby.  Husband worked all the time and family lived far away.   I also became an anxious person and an extreme germaphobe!  Very strange!  I grew up in a house on a golf course, which my aunt believes was sprayed with pesticides that I was continuously exposed to, which in turn might have negatively affected my health.  I guess I might never really know; all I can do is try and improve my health little by little, right?!"

FROM DOM:  Comments anyone? Write dombush@bellsouth.net.  I have listed many possible "causes of fibro" at www.fms-help.com/causes.htm.  Although not mentioned on that list, I have heard from many women whose fibro began after childbirth, for whatever reasons - physical/mental/emotional trauma or injury, stress, lack of sleep, infection, hormonal changes, etc.

16.  PILLOWS FOR YOUR FEET

From Dr. Ben Kim's newsletter--

http://www.drbenkim.com/how-avoid-plantar-fascitis - How to Avoid Plantar Fascitis

17.  DARK SPIRITS CAN CAUSE INSOMNIA

From  a reader--

http://spiritdaily.com/lipsky3.htm - Snippet: "Former Satanist claims dark spirits cause fatigue and insomnia and offers remedies."

18.  "ERIN WALTON" TELLS THE DANGERS OF BREAST IMPLANTS

From a reader--

http://www.marymcdonough.com/in-the-know-women-and-plastic-surgery/ - Mary McDonough (Erin on the Waltons TV show) shares a lot of info about the dangers of silicone breast implants causing health problems.

FROM DOM:  I love the Waltons TV show, and Erin was one of my favorite characters.  Sure am sorry she has run into major complications from implants.

19.  HEAT FROM LASER FACIAL TREATMENTS CAUSED VIRUSES TO ATTACK

From a reader--

"Just read the note on tanning beds causing viral reactivation (Topic #12 at www.fms-help.com/101008.htm), and thought I would offer another twist to heat induced relapse.  I have been in a severe relapse for four years now which I believe came from laser facial treatments.  I had two treatments by a method I can't remember that caused no burn but was supposed to increase collagen .  After each treatment I would feel mildly fluish for a few days.  The third treatment was by pearl laser which caused a burn that required using layers of vasoline no washing for several days and eventually the whole faced peeled.  Supposed to do several treatments but the one was enough for me as I did not feel well at all.  I was 15 years into my cfs/fm illness and was at about a 7 or 8 level of health, normal being 10.  A few weeks later I got a bad bad flu and then had a acute stress cardiomyopathy or heart attack.  As the only stress I had was an illness, it made no sense to anyone.  I am no at about a level 3 or 4 and am usually housebound.  I test positive for ebv and most herpes viruses along with strong mold and food allergies.  Before the laser treatments, I could travel and live my life as long as I watched my diet and activities carefully and rested, took supplements, etc. Now, nothing I have tried is working to get me back to a better functioning level.  I really believe the laser treatments which are high heat on the face are behind the relapse.  We know sun exposure can trigger herpes relapses, I think the heat from laser treatment might due the same."

FROM DOM:  Wow!  I sure feel sympathy for this reader!  I have noticed that for me heavy physical activity causes my viruses to flare.  Maybe it is from increased body temperature?  Who knows!  This is definitely an angle to pursue for some FMS/CFIDS researcher.

20.  ANTIDEPRESSANTS & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS CONTRIBUTE TO SUICIDE

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/10/11/suicide-and-poisoning-rate-increased.aspx - Snippet: "Story at-a-glance: The primary risk factor for suicide is depression in combination with substance abuse, and this could include alcohol, illicit drugs, and prescription drugs. An estimated 90 percent of those who end up taking their own lives fit into this category.  Suicide has overtaken traffic accidents as the leading cause of injury-related death in the US. The rate of suicide rose by 15 percent between 2000 and 2009, and poisoning (the number one cause of which is prescription drugs) rose by a whopping 128 percent. Some estimate as many as 20 percent of drug overdoses labeled as “accidental” may actually be intentional suicides.  Thirty-six percent of overdoses involve prescription opioid painkillers, which cause more overdose deaths than heroin and cocaine combined. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide rates tend to rise and fall along with recessions and economic booms. In Greece, the suicide rate among men increased more than 24 percent from 2007 to 2009, and in Italy, suicides motivated by economic difficulties have increased 52 percent between 2005 and 2010.  Another important factor is poor health, which can stretch already strained finances to the very limit. And then there’s excessive use of multiple prescription drugs. Polypharmacy can have a devastating effect on both physical and mental health, including increased risk of depression, physical accidents like falls, and/or self-harm, along with symptoms that may otherwise exacerbate depression
“Red Flags” to help identify suicidal ideation, emergency help information, as well as long-term (non-acute) strategies to help boost your mental and emotional resilience are listed."

FROM DOM:  See my page about suicide at www.fms-help.com/suicide.htm. I have personally experienced how certain medications can make your brain and thinking go crazy!  I had a terrible experience of extreme depression and suicidal thinking while experimenting with Lyrica (mentioned in a past newsletter).  Everyone, be careful with meds.  I know we have to take things for the multitude of problems we are facing with FMS/CFIDS, but if you notice anything that doesn't seem right to you - like you feel weird on a drug, call your doctor or just stop!  I also had an extremely bad experience many years ago with Pamelor, prescribed by a psychiatrist for my sleep disorder.  A list of the GOOD stuff I've found over the years is at www.fms-help.com/what.htm.

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Well, this hasn't been an exactly "cheery" newsletter, except for #10 about the bathing suit (I'm still chuckling!!).....but I do hope you will have a good week.  I'm sending this newsletter to you early because it already has 20 topics, and that's enough for a fibro-fogged person to read.  I hope enjoy the newsletter as much as I enjoy writing them!   Occasionally I have been sending out some "old" newsletters from many years ago.  The info is just fascinating and extremely helpful and relevant!!!  Seems we are still discussing many of the same topics all these years later!!

Dominie Bush
www.fms-help.com
dombush@bellsouth.net