Replied by Dave (Fountain Inn, Sc) on 06/20/2014

(Did I spell all that correctly?)

Well, your condition reminded me of something I read within the past three months...all that stuff going on under the skin etc. The site I was reading said the source was viral...at least to similar sounding symptoms.

So this is my best guess and if me I'd just make sure I didn't have a system wide virus on the rampage.

But I figure I'd have nothing to lose to try some Colloidal Silver for a few weeks to see if there was any improvement. For such a condition as you describe I'd take CS orally (two tablespoons) three times daily on empty stomach. If energy levels start coming back within a week, then I'd know I was on to something.

And by the way...and I always try to remember to ask this...if your symptoms can be tracked back to a few months to a year AFTER a serious infection of some kind; bronchial; sinus; ....like mono or strep...spider bite; whatever...if you can say some memorable infection predated and close to the onset of symptoms then I'd say with more certainty that the condition was virus related.

If I started getting better on such a three times a day regimen of the CS, I'd keep it up for three to six months.

So here might be your story....Yeah, I was working in the yard two summers ago and got a bite of some kind on my arm and it was ugly and red and itched like crazy, and following that about a month later I got a really bad sinus infection that lasted a full month and I never really got my strength back ... and THEN I started having all this other X, Y and Z to happen...etc.

THEN, I'd say, infection is the cause of your problem.

Now I'm assuming that you have eliminated prescription drugs and interactions and food intolerances. Oh, but combined with a possible system wide virus, food intolerance would just ADD to the problem. But I doubt if carb sensitivity is at the heart of the problem.

I'd fire the "shotgun" using CS and see if energy comes back a bit. That would be your "Ah HA! " moment.

Replied by Mr. Ree (Usa) on 06/21/2014

Replied by Lileetha (Andalusa) on 06/23/2014

thanks for your quick reply. Could you tell me what kind of cs to use, what brand and strength etc?

I am still taking psych meds 250 mg gabapentin, and 100 mg trazodone , I want to come off them but must do slowly. I came down 50 mg on gaba and had very bad results was way more angry depressed sad etc. I did not go back up but must proceed carefully.

Thanks dave

Replied by Dave (Fountain Inn, Sc) on 06/23/2014

from Andalusa...

Order your DMSO on line from "Dr. Jacobs DMSO" and you'll get his web site.

On your psych issues, you didn't mention if schizophrenia was a part of the problem but also google the use of niacin ... astounding results. Dr. Abram Hoffer came up with astonishing results using B3. Google, "Dr. Abram Hoffer Niacin",

Replied by Lileetha (Andalusa) on 07/03/2014

I often post and then get responses, but when I ask further questions to clarify, I do not get replies. I also do not know how to find replies, what is the procedure please? Please tell me in a step, by step manner. Thanks.

I feel great pain in my neck and shoulders, it feels gravelly neath the skin, and kind of ropey and stringy, not smooth, it feels like it is electric and inflamed. It feels like it is almost constantly shooting/zinging. I have arthriitis and lymes, but according to my doctor the lymes is almost all gone.

I have been getting acupuncture, cupping, guasha, massage, chiro, physical therapy etc and the pain does not stop.

My muscles are incredibly tight, like rocks and my posture is bad, with scoliosis.

I also have some pain through out my back.

I also have taken herbs like boswelia for the pain, and nervagesic which has valerian etc in it, turmeric, tart cherry juice and it does not help. Topical stuff like arnica, traumeel natural patches with cayenne etc have not helped.

The pain is driving me nuts.

I have similar pain around my hips on the sides of my stomache. The neck shoulder and hip area pain are worst on my right side.

any ideas would be most appreciated.

I also feel totally exhausted, sleep very very poorly, trouble falling asleep, sleep quality is very bad and wake around 2 2:30 am. The pain, stress, digestive trouble and waking up to pee, and worry keep me up.

My digestion is very bad. I feel like the food sits in my lower abdomen. it feels heavy and acidic. I have bloating, gas belching acid stomache occas reflux and big dumps of poop, some brownn, some yellow or greenish, undigested food, a little mucus, ibs, alternating constipation and big dumps and some very, very loose stools, diarreah, but not for long periods, often the poop smells very bad. I don't mean to be gross, but am trying to get a picture across of what is going on.

I have neuropathy in my legs and feet, left foot is often swollen, it is not from diabetis. My balance feels off.

I have brain fog, it is hard for me to learn new things, bad memory, and lots of anger rage resentment especially, fear terror anxiety, and sometimes cannot stop crying, mood swings and depression.

I take trazodone 100mg at night for sleep, and 250 mg gabapentin for moods at night.

Recently, I came down 50 mg of gaba, with drs permission. I feel a lot worse.

I also have bad dandruff, crust in ears and a rash on my arms and legs, that I always get when the weather gets warm. this year is worse. I also have bad breath, athletes foot, for years and a vaginal infection that does not go away, hemmoroids, floaters in my eyes and do not hear too well out of my right ear.

I know there is alot in this post, but I am trying to give an overall picture of the problems I am having. I also have mercury fillings, about 15, and I am trying to contact a dentist who can remove them. There is also something in my apt that is making me sick, poor air quality, perhaps mold, tho not visible and a bad smell in bathroom that does not go away. I do not have money to move at present.

I have also tried loads of supplements which have not helped and reiki, the reconnection etc.

all is not bad however,

I am also a visual artist, poet, aspiring musician and singer, writer, dancer and storyteller and lover of life.

these health problems are overwhelming me esp the exhaustion and pain.

any ideas, moral support would be most appreciated. Thank you.

Lileetha

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Replied by Rsw (Uniontown, Oh) on 07/03/2014

A few of the ailments you describe, like the pain in your back and shoulders, sound like it could be Polymyagria Rheumatica, an autoimmune disease that is sometimes provoked from statin drug use. The test for this is a blood test for sedimentation rate. The sleeplessness, brain fog, etc can also be symptoms of statins. Taken together, it does sound like it could be some environmental illness, and Bill Thompson from this site is excellent in advising people about remedies for that. Best wishes. I hope you can start to feel better soon.

Replied by Mmsg (Somewhere, Europe) on 07/03/2014

Replied by Mmsg (Somewhere, Europe) on 07/04/2014

Replied by Redtulip (Nz) on 07/04/2014

I would recommend you turpentine bath but only with special tonics and you must follow schemes and protocol (not difficult). It sound strange but it a old Russian method which restores metabolism, gives you a good detox, helps with a pain and reduce inflammation, increases blood circulation and gives you energy. I know what I say.

You can Google for turpentine bath or turpentine bath tonic to get more info about it.

Replied by Trudy (Va) on 07/04/2014

Replied by Mama To Many (Tennessee) on 07/04/2014

So sorry you are still suffering after only one month of statins. What have you tried?

The first thing that comes to my mind would be activated charcoal. It is good for pain and inflammation and detox. You could take it internally, 1 teaspoon in 8 ounces of water daily, two hours away from supplements or drugs. You could also use charcoal poultices over your liver over night three times a week.

Turmeric is a great blood purifier, anti-inflammatory, etc. You could try a teaspoon each day. It is helpful taken in some whole milk with a little pepper. (It won't win any cooking contests, though.)

I would consider doing both of these for at least a month and see if you see any improvement.

Let us know how you are doing.

~Mama to Many~

Replied by Rsw (Uniontown, Oh) on 07/04/2014

I belong to this group with statin problems:

https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Stopped_Our_Statins/info

You can join and you will see that many people have damage from short term statin use. The two things that seem to have some benefit are fish oil and Ubinqinol (CoQ10). The people who have the most damage seem to be the ones who were the most active prior to statin use. It is thought that the use of statins without CoQ10, and most people were not told this by their doctors, damages a pathway in the body that causes actual DNA damage. In fact, one of the first statins invented included CoQ10 patent in the formula, acknowledging the necessity of the supplement, but was not made using the CoQ10.

You are not alone in the way you are feeling. I sleep on a buckwheat pillow which helps with my neck and resulting morning headache. I also drink green gunpowder tea every morning which also helps the headache. Best wishes.

Replied by Lileetha (Andalusa) on 07/05/2014

Replied by Lileetha (Andalusa) on 07/07/2014

I'm confused. You said to take cs, but then you suggested I buy dmso, when I asked what kind of cs to take. Could you explain please. I now feel like I have a low grade infection. I feel like this when I get brochitis, but I do not have bronchitis. I have been taking high doses of powdered vit c and echinacea. If you have any other ideas I would welcome them from you or anyone else.

Thanks lileetha

Replied by Lori Devries (Western NC, US) on 03/15/2015

My husband suffered 2 heart attacks, blocked carotid arteries, and we both turned diabetic at the same time after moving into that beautiful but deadly home! We lived there 18 years and until the horrible dust storm inside started my husband would not believe we needed to leave..animals were sick...we are still treating one with cancer and trying to detox ourselves....even our vehicle needed to be sold as it was moldy too! Please look into "Mold warriors" and read the info here on treating mold. You may need to leave your house! Also look up Dr Shoemaker in MD and his mold protocol...If they will put you on CSM(an old cholesterol drug) many get help or Welchol which is a bit easier to ingest when you have stomach problems...they are anti-fungal and binders to help get out the toxins...but you need to find a good mold/lyme dr...many x's the 2 go together with the mold being highly deadly with all the symptoms you have! I had the floaters too and I got out...but a friend had his mother go blind...even though her eye Dr.said the floaters were "no big deal"....testing your house and getting yourself tested is of utmost importance....it will save your life and put you on the path to a better one....this is an old post....so hoping you have found help/?