MS symptoms are caused by lesions on the brain and spinal column. As of the MRI I had done in September, I have no active lesions and no new ones. Based on that information, one would deduce that my MS is not worsening. However, since late 2008, my symptoms have progressed severely. Why? WHY?!?
There is a virus or bacteria in my system somewhere that is causing me to become weaker and weaker. There is no doubt that I do have MS but something is making my symptoms worsen. I finally found a doctor who is willing to investigate. We did a blood test and a heavy metal test and the results are in.
My heavy metals aren’t off the charts but they are present at levels they shouldn’t be. I start chelation within the next week.
Even more telling is the result of the blood test. They found an active bacteria, IgA C. pneumonia, in my spinal fluid. That means it’s hanging around my brain. Anytime any bacteria is present in the body, the immune system will try to fight it. My wimpy immune system had enough trouble to deal with before this unwelcome intruder set up camp. It could explain the crippling fatigue.
God has opened another door for me. We are treating the bacteria with powerful IV antibiotics starting this week. Once that is done, I will take a compound called glutathione then I get a Meyer’s cocktail of vitamins for dessert. Throughout it all, I’m doing Hyperbaric Oxygen treatments 4 times a week for 10 weeks. This will stimulate healthy stem cell growth and assist in detoxification.
I am counting on this treatment to get me back up and running. If I could get to exercising again, I know I will improve. I know I will improve when my body is cleaner. I’ll keep everyone posted as this new journey progresses.
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Don't worry, I got this one. (-God)
Don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today. – Matthew 6:34
The bolts of your gates will be iron and bronze, and your strength will equal your days. – Deutoronomy 33:25
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. – Phillipians 4:13
Based on scripture, and taken from Elizabeth George’s book, Loving God With All Your Mind, :
• Nothing will ever happen to you that God doesn’t already know about.
• Nothing will ever happen to you that is a mistake.
• Nothing will ever happen that you cannot handle with God’s power and grace.
• Nothing will ever happen to you that will not eventually be used by God for some good purpose in your life.
• Nothing will ever happen to you without God’s presence.
My trips to Tijuana were not wasted. Your donations and prayers were not in vain. There are a lot of good things that came from that experience. Most notably, my nerve pain and numbness went away for 3 solid months. They have come back a little but it’s nothing like it was. There’s a positive.
I met a woman who is changing my life through nutrition. There’s a positive.
I was pushed down another path which is still a mystery but gives me some hope. The doctors believe that there is something else causing my mobility issues. Blood tests are required which are being done. That’s a positive.
That said, I feel like I need to explain to everyone that I’ve ordered the wheelchair and I can’t get around too well on my own anymore. My mobility has officially stopped improving and I am getting worse again.
As I wrote above, there is still much peace to be had through God’s presence and His purpose behind all things. I have to trust Him. I have to be patient and I just have to be thankful no matter what. I am not a refugee. I am not hungry. I have clean water. I am surrounded my love and comfort. I have an amazing man who loves me to pieces. I get to help two beautiful boys grow into awesome people. I am so truly blessed. And I know there are positives that come from my illness and I will hold on to those and be proud.
The bolts of your gates will be iron and bronze, and your strength will equal your days. – Deutoronomy 33:25
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. – Phillipians 4:13
Based on scripture, and taken from Elizabeth George’s book, Loving God With All Your Mind, :
• Nothing will ever happen to you that God doesn’t already know about.
• Nothing will ever happen to you that is a mistake.
• Nothing will ever happen that you cannot handle with God’s power and grace.
• Nothing will ever happen to you that will not eventually be used by God for some good purpose in your life.
• Nothing will ever happen to you without God’s presence.
My trips to Tijuana were not wasted. Your donations and prayers were not in vain. There are a lot of good things that came from that experience. Most notably, my nerve pain and numbness went away for 3 solid months. They have come back a little but it’s nothing like it was. There’s a positive.
I met a woman who is changing my life through nutrition. There’s a positive.
I was pushed down another path which is still a mystery but gives me some hope. The doctors believe that there is something else causing my mobility issues. Blood tests are required which are being done. That’s a positive.
That said, I feel like I need to explain to everyone that I’ve ordered the wheelchair and I can’t get around too well on my own anymore. My mobility has officially stopped improving and I am getting worse again.
As I wrote above, there is still much peace to be had through God’s presence and His purpose behind all things. I have to trust Him. I have to be patient and I just have to be thankful no matter what. I am not a refugee. I am not hungry. I have clean water. I am surrounded my love and comfort. I have an amazing man who loves me to pieces. I get to help two beautiful boys grow into awesome people. I am so truly blessed. And I know there are positives that come from my illness and I will hold on to those and be proud.
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