March 12, 2007
Antiviral Treatment and Diet Help
I've had the CFS/FM diagnosis for about 20 years now. Like many others, I had tried everything. The greatest success I've had was when I was treated with an antiviral by a doctor in Florida. This was in conjunction with a diet for delayed food allergies. The results were amazing. The treatment was less than 12 weeks and I am virtually pain free and sleep well. This is one of the best things to happen to me, so I need to share it. I have had friends follow suit and find great relief. – Shirley
Large Print Not Large Enough
Font size in large print has not helped me read the wonderful, worthwhile articles I see in here! I have to squint to see. So with sad heart, I'm discontinuing my membership with your good newsletter! - Betty
Note: Many readers have asked for larger type. Starting with this issue, we offer a choice of three type sizes at the very top of the newsletter. Another option if you want even greater magnification is to download the Firefox browser, which allows magnification at a click. Go to http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/ and download Firefox free.
More People Should Talk About Lyme
Thank you, Robin, for your "Let's Talk Lyme" letter [in the 2-28-07 newsletter]. No one else has been courageous enough to mention CFS, FM, and Lyme in the same sentence. After 20 years of being told I had CFIDS, go home, rest, and adjust your lifestyle according to how you feel, I was finally diagnosed with Lyme. I am being treated and am finally starting to see results. A CFIDS/FM support group nearby had 43 people volunteer to be tested for Lyme and 38 came back positive. - Donna
Note: This is indeed an important issue worthy of more attention. Meanwhile, search ImmuneSupport.com for more on Lyme, including the story of one woman's eventual diagnosis - "Differentiating Lyme Disease from FM and CFS" and information about a potentially useful Lyme research site.
Another Opinion On the Mercury Theory
I must disagree with Andrew on the possibility of mercury poisoning being a cause of ME/CFS. [See “Can’t Buy the Mercury Theory” letter in 2-28-07 newsletter.]
Of course overexposure to mercury can seriously damage one's health; that is not even in question. Andrew's reasoning – that he was not poisoned by mercury, so it cannot be a cause – does not stand up to even casual examination. One can break one's leg from a fall down a flight of stairs. But if one meets someone who broke their leg skiing, it would be ridiculous to say "Your leg can't be broken - you didn't fall down any stairs."
ME (and Fibromyalgia, which is what I have) appear to be conditions brought on by severe trauma to the body. Whether that trauma is by chemical poisoning, extreme physical or emotional stress, or disease - the symptoms all shake out very similarly in people with these syndromes. - PrariWolf
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Note: This information has not been evaluated by the FDA. It is not meant to prevent, diagnose, treat, or cure any condition, illness, or disease. It is very important that you make no change in your healthcare plan or regimen without researching and investigating it in collaboration with your professional healthcare team.
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