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Posted: Sat Jun 2nd, 2007 21:22 |
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jillian: creativity resurfacing, emotional fortitude. very content and happy.
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I have just handled stress re house and car etc altogether that I KNOW pre-MP I could never have handled. It would have put me over the edge in overwhelm just thinking about it and I would have been a crying puddle on the floor not knowing what to do.
And, also during this time my creativity has been surfacing very strongly again (if I could make a living as an artist I would). I decided that I needed to replace my sewing machine in preparation for making some of the art quilts that are floating around in my brain. So, also during this time I've also been able to learn about what's out there in the market, decide I really just wanted a vintage sewing machine, and have located and purchased (online) a couple of very vintage sewing machines. (It's amazing what $35 can buy! If any of you wanna look at my pretty acquisitions from the 30s-50s, check out my online photo album http://www.picturetrail.com/dakotaessence ) I could never have done this pre-MP either. Firstly I was too sick to think about or care about anything artistic, that part of my brain was dead. I'm even learning how to do simple maintenance on these sewing machines. LEARNING, it is truly a great thing to be able to do, to remember most of it. (Granted I have to do it in small bits and pieces as brain allows, but it's different than pre-MP.)
But the most wonderful thing that has happened the past couple of months has been having enough emotional fortitude to connect with old friends and even my family. My sister and I have been estranged for nearly 20 years (our parents are dead). I've been the outcast in the family, labeled as a kid as a hypochondriac who was barely tolerated, and then with rolling eyes. It was very, very painful, more than I can ever express. In fact, this was probably the most painful part of this whole disease. Well, once I could explain this illness to my sister and she understood, it's all turned out wonderfully. A truly happy ending. She and I are now in almost daily email contact and planning on getting together as soon as I can do it (she's 1000 miles east of me in Wisconsin). It is just too wonderful for words to be healing this part of my life. I truly never ever expected that this would be a consequence/blessing of healing. This has been a gift that is better than even the physical healing. Of course they go together, but it's hard to tell you what this means to me.
'til later, a very content and happy,
Jillian from North Dakota
see also:
Jillian: a major improvement. I'm not cold all the time!
Jillian My posture is different
Jillian I cannot believe how different I feel, how wonderfully different.
Jillian Miracles have happened
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Jillian: Primary DX-PulmoSarc'79, FMS, CFIDS, etc; disabled '93; Oct02: 1,25D=42,25D=27 NOTfrozen; Apr05:25D=10; Jul05:1,25D=26 FROZEN. avoidD/ Noirs,etc. since Aug02; P1 Oct05-Feb06; ModP2C Feb-Nov/06; P2 Nov14-Dec/06; ModP2 Jan7/07.
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captkirk: summary of improvements
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I decided to try an “outing” to Jamestown, ND which is about a 3 hour drive one way! (when I go, I go big!) Jillian and I left about 930 AM and got home around 5 PM. It was a beautiful, breezy, sunny, North Dakota day – needless to say I got way too much sun even with my usual protection. However – despite an increase in symptoms, all in all – I did remarkably well, believe it or not. I was actually functioning the NEXT day whereas when I last took this trip about 5 years ago, I was in bed for weeks!
The next good news came on April 30 when I saw the diabetes nurse – my glucose levels “blew her away” and she was positively speechless! I could see from the information on her desk that she had been prepared to start me on medication and suggest supplementation to help me lose weight. Well – by using Dr. Bernstein’s low-carb diabetic diet suggestions I had been able to keep my glucose readings within target the entire 4 months since I saw her on December 20, 2006 – MY A1C came back at 5.5 – and I had lost 40 lbs. So she had nothing else to say except come back in 6 months! I have no doubt that without the MP I could never have been able to make any progress with controlling the diabetes because the MP has been able to resolve the majority of the stomach and intestinal problems that plagued me for years to the point where I could not digest any meat or dairy foods so that I was basically eating bland foods like pasta, potatoes, and rice! What a drastic change to be able to eat meat and cheese!
My HEARING has improved! I can now hear the birds in the morning, which I haven't heard in years. AND, this morning, despite the washing machine running, I heard the CRICKETS! This is awesome. I just can't say how much I have missed hearing those sounds. Perhaps someday soon I won't being saying to my roomie Jillian "what did you say?"!
Also - not sure if this is MP related, but - I have always hated gardening - felt I had done more than my share of it when growing up. Also, I was always sick as a kid so pulling weeds and pruning bushes, picking veggies and fruit was not my idea of fun. WELL, this morning as I was watching my furry little friend MR. Bunny in our backyard, I got this OVERWHELMING desire to WEED around the rose bushes! Is it possible that MP is changing my entire life?
What else could possibly happen?
bye for now,
Bree
October 07:
I went on a Honey Crisp apple binge! I haven't had a decent apple since I left Connecticut 14 years ago! So my glucose was definitely affected the month of Sept. because I ate apples every day! But thankfully they are all gone with NO chance of getting any more - thank goodness. I had lost all "self-control" because they were so awesome.
So now I am back to my normal "good self" and eating appropriately, so my glucose is back to the 80's again.
I also want to report that I have lost a total of 60 lbs. since last Dec. (2006) when I was first diagnosed with diabetes. That in itself seems to be a miracle because I am still not able to be very active.
But losing that weight and being in less pain does help me put my own socks on - haven't done that in many, many years.
Looking forward to more MP breakthroughs.
Hopefully more later,
Bree
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Jimmy_jimjim: CFS: Day 28 - the improvements have been nothing short of amazing, particularly mentally..
Benicar 40mg Q6H, Minocycline 100mg Q48H - end phase one.
Well the MP continues to impress me, the improvements have been nothing short of amazing, particularly mentally. I feel clearer than I have in years, and not nearly as fogged in with weird negative thoughts I was having before. My view of the world continues to change from day to day, and am gradually realizing that life is good, and not as hard and miserable as I thought. Things just seem better, easier and more real than they did before..
My thinking is becoming so clear and positive and making big strides every day, I just can't believe it, its like I'm becoming a different person! I don't wanna sound like a broken record but these mental changes I have been having over the last few days are truely significant..
July 2007:
MP Day 90, 3 months!
Well been on the MP three months now and let me say, I feel great! The best I have in years for sure. I think being real strict with my diet, wearing the Noirs and avoiding the sun as much as possible have really paid off. But of course, adjusting the medication when I can has helped so much. Its great to have these little glimspes of being healthy and feeling good in Phase Two!
As far as symptoms improvement I have seen great improvements in:
- depression, moods, pretty much all mental aspects, generally seem to care less about things and have the weight of the world taken off me, oh and my mind is so much clearer!
- Temperature bothers me way way less, still get mild cold feet, eyes, legs and feet but so much better generally
- Nerves seem to have settled down a lot and I feel stressed a lot less.
- Also I don't really focus on the MP and getting well as much as I did, I just do it without thinking about it and get on with other things.
- Heart palpitations still there but much better, notice them less
- I look a bit better, less sick pale skin and a bit happier looking
- So much more that i can't really remember right now, I just feel good.. (can't wait till I'm feeling great!)
So still got a fair while to go, but its good to know I will definately get there...
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August 23rd 2007:
Day 120
Well I thought i just had to update. I feel so good at the moment. So many symptoms have calmed down and I am closer than ever to feeling normal again. Its so weird, I haven't really expereinced much noticable herx, but with every 2 day cycle I seem to feel better and better, and symptoms just seem to melt away. Especially with increases, I almost imediately felt sooo much better. I guess this is why i have been a little eager to ramp doses because its only resulting in more improvements and very tolerable herx. I am still being careful, but I ramped to 75mg of mino and this has also resulted in more improvements. If your wondering what improvements I have actually had, they include:
- My mind is so clear at the moment, almost normal, hardly any depressed and melancholy thoughts. My concentration is good, my mind is more positive about everything and everyone. I feel like doing things again, I feel more free and energetic. I still have anxious thoughts and symptoms of anxiety, but my mind is racing less in anxious situations at the moment so its so much more manageable
- Temperature bothers me way less, I just feel comfortable in almost all conditions, my clothes feel more comfortable, its so nice.
- I react to chemicals way less, my mum and sister;s perfume use to make me sick and headachy with brain fog, this has settled down so much. I use to get flushed and oily skin from hair gels and and shampoos, now i hardly react at all.
- Memory is a bit better, not healed yet, but better, I also have the ability to plan things out better, for example if I go to cook a meal I simple think everthing through first in order of how i have to do them, then I do it, simple! Never stuff up my meals any more.
- I look much better, generally, some days I look sicker than others, but my skin seems better, I look happier and brighter and more genuine, and people seem to be treating me better for it..
Those are the main ones but there is no doubt I have missed out many. All these improvements and the only herx I have really had are some occasional bad bouts of nausea. I think I can owe this to going to the mod ph 2 and the bactrim specifically, it has really helped me. Frankly I'm going so well that I am afraid of going on the clindy and then going back to the zith exclusively. I just hope these improvements now last and that I don't sink back into that dreaded lull again..
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September 6th 07: Day 134
Just wanted to post because I have noticed lately that my fingernails are looking so much better, not necessarily growing better but they just look shiny and healthy anyway. I know this is no big deal, but looking at them is a reminder I guess of what the MP is doing for me.
Other things I have been noticing include that my heart beat seems stronger, i still have noticable palpitation, but it seems slower and more uniform.
In general i feel like the bugs have retreated a bit, but theres still plenty to be killed, and plenty of healing to go with it.
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Jim: CFS sx, heart p, mental sx, light sens| since 5 years old (now 21), herx on abx| 1/5/07 Started Noirs, Vit D avoidance, Phase 1 started 5/5/07 Benicar 40mg Q6H, Mino 100mg Q48h |11/04/07 25D- 50nmol/L, 1,25D-??|Taking probiotics|
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Jay4me: Lyme, FM, CFS:
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Feeling better. Fatigue less. Mood Generally Good. Down to one rest a day (lays down but doesn't always sleep). Sleeping hours (time frame normal) and duration normal to a bit longer than normal.
Has had a mass, the size of a quarter, on his back for at least 10 years. Has been drained and cultured as resistant staph. Last night we suddenly noticed it was gone!
hrts reporting for Jay
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Jay: DXes: Lyme, FM, CFS No D-Test, Began MP 6/2006
Ph2 11/14/06 Ph3 2/19/07 Benicar 40mgs Q8. Meds on Record
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shamutooth: Post-partum depression NIL now we are D free.
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We just had our 4th child about 10 days ago; This is our 1st child since we all went D free a couple of years ago.
I am overjoyed to share that this is the first time my wife has not had severe post-partum depression.Fact of the matter is, my wife is extremely happy and has adjusted very well. Our newborn never cries unless he's hungry,and is completely relaxed and laid back.This is so unlike our other kids who had terrible fussiness from the day they were born.Coincidence? Maybe, but I am thinking otherwise...
Sam
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Shamutooth Sam: MCS, CFS. good health gives absolute peace to the soul
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Sam: MCS,CFS,IBS,insomnia,anxiety,depression,started Doxy July'04, MP Sept. 04; Benicar 40mg 3/day; Phase 2 started 2/2/05; 6/28/05 D results 25D=29,125D=47;11/13/05 25D=10
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Posted: Fri Jun 8th, 2007 21:16 |
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JudyBeauty: CFS Phase 3: Life is good. I love the Marshall Protocol.
Carol RA: There is no question that I am in better condition now
Matt: (14 years) in phase 3 making great strides
VEZ: no aching body. approaching my one year mark
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Posted: Tue Jun 12th, 2007 04:17 |
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Guss Wilkinson: The Journey - The Tunnel
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Hi All
Many years back, I wrote some poetry. It can be seen on my website http://www.bugeikan.com/PoetryCorner.html and it can be seen in the first couple of posts I made on this site shortly after transfering from the SarcInfo site.
The poetry was written before I started the MP and I think it was an unconscious expression of farewell. My downward slide was so fast and agressive that I didn't think that I had all that long left.
I had never written any poetry before that time and I have not written any since...until now.
I still read that stuff every now and again as it brings back so many emotions. It helps me remember how far I have come.
Since publishing these poems, I have had so much positive feedback and many people have expressed the desire to read more. I have now written one more and it will probably be my last...(who knows). I always hesitate to distribute this type of writing as it is so personal and there are very few with whom I am comfortable baring my soul.
But, for completeness, here it is (if you read the others first, you'll notice a different tone):
The Tunnel
Years of fog, pain, rage, confusion and angst,
- Fighting for breath,
- Fighting for sleep,
- Fighting for energy,
Years of waking up in a soaking bed,
- Struggling to find names,
- Struggling to find joy or hope,
- Struggling to find strength,
Years of apologising to people I love,
- For things that I said and did,
- For things that I thought,
- For things that I didn’t say, do or think
Years of losing myself
- The looks,
- The humour,
- And the fun,
My Family, my friends and others,
- Were losing me,
- But I am such a lucky man,
- For I did not lose them,
They are the heroes, soul-mates, brothers and sisters,
- And I am back,
- With a vengeance,
- With a spark,
No light at the end of the tunnel,
- For I have emerged,
- From the darkness and gloom,
- With a spring in my stride,
The tunnel is far behind me now,
- The air is so sweet and fresh,
- Vision is so crisp and colourful,
- Thought is so clear,
But who am I now?
- I am a husband and lover again,
- I am a valued father once more,
- I am a strong and dependable friend,
Push through fellow fighters,
- The journey is hard,
- The struggle is tough,
- But follow the trail,
We will be waiting for you at the other end,
- We’ll laugh together,
- We’ll remember together,
- And we’ll walk the rest of the way together…as better people.
Guss
previous updates: Guss Wilkinson:
Interview with Guss Wilkinson - sarcoidosis, psoriasis, insomnia
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Guss: Dx Sarc May 2002 Stage 2. Estimate Sarc since 1987. Lungs, Joints, Kidneys & GI. Two failed Prednisone courses. (Started MP: Oct 2003 - D25...31ng/ml, 1-25D...76 pg/ml), Phase III since July 2004; BP 100/60. Feeling pretty good!
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grace: CFS: Making a cuppa and my improvement with MP.
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At times I was too ill to make myself a cup of tea. While drinking in bed I had thought I would have to get an adult drinking mug (before MP). Other times I could only hold a cup with both hands with elbows resting on the table.
I could only sit on a upright chair for 5-10 mins before I had to recline.Then I was able to read the paper while having a cuppa. If visitors came I was unable to make them a cuppa.They either went without, or helped themselves and made me one also.
Then I improved to - when waiting for the jug to boil I was able to stack the dish washer.
Then I start doing a few stretches and a bit of movement.
This progressed then to doing more eg emptying the bin, then collecting the mail. Putting the jug on again {a bit like Polly}, taking the dish cloth and tea towel to the laundry and then putting a load of washing on, etc.
When visitor come now I can hold a conversation and give them cuppa and feed. Now when waiting for jug I can do a bit of jogging on the spot.
I still have a long way to go but heading in the right direction
Thanks MP team
Grace
July 07:
Hit a bizarre IP hungry herx - had a lot to do with digestion and energy. My weight did not change with the latest IP. In fact my weight has been the most stable with MP then it has been for decades. I could do with trying to lose some weight, but that can wait.
My energy has increased more  My sleep is still moving back toward more normal hours.
I have been busy planning a new bathroom,toilet and laundry.I have been having so much fun .Picking tiles,vanity,organizing builders etc.Sometimes the brain fog slows down the process,and Mr greedy IP has to eat NOW no matter when or where. .But who cares I just have this permanent smile,knowing how close I was to needing a wheel chair nothing else is a drama-and the rest of the family getting well-and DH and I have a long healthy life to look forward to together
Grace
October 07:
I have been having fun in the garden. When I become ill, the pool, chooks and their pen, the fruit trees, veggie patch, lawn all went. I used round up to kill the grass and weeds and anything else. We paid for the front to be mowed now again, or if we were lucky an embarrassed neighbour would mow our grass. I avoided looking at it as it was too upsetting.
Then when I started MP and with new hope. I thought about how mad I was doing all that gardening and decided never to do it again. I wanted a no garden as DH and I plan to get that caravan and hit the road when we get well enough. We aren't up to that yet, so last year I put in a few tomatoes...nothing like home grown tomatoes. During winter I put in a row of roses...and a few more plants.... and compost heap... a few bulbs. Now I have to slap myself to stop thinking about a real veggie patch and a green house etc. It does make me smile all because of MP.
Thanks MP team
Grace.
see also: Grace: Now - I never lay on the couch or recline
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Grace: CFS, oct04 D25=26 D1,25=48/ feb05 D25=22 D1,25=52 / Jun05D25=9/ aug06 D25=9 D1,25=48/ feb06 D25=10 D1,25=41 = same june 06,oct06 /Apr07 D25=7 D1,25=24 NoIR MP PHI Feb05/ Beni Q6H/ Phase II JULY05 /Phase III June06
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Posted: Wed Jun 20th, 2007 05:27 |
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Gene: edj2001: Sarcoidosis: Phase 3.. numerous improvements
Scooker48 / Sherry Sarcoidosis: documenting healing on the MP. I can read again..and here (I have no doubt the MP is responsible for this improvement in my mental clarity.)
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Marselle: ME/CFS: Summary of Phase One improvements
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Over the last few days I've noticed quite a big improvement. My sensitivity to light has decreased signifigantly. Everything around me seems more clear...more solid and real. I feel like I'm becoming normal. My energy has increased, too. I cleaned the kitchen and the living room the other day without even making a conscious effort. I was tired afterwards, but just the fact that I could do that amount of work was astonishing to me. Getting better really lets you see how sick you were before.
- Since starting the MP, my tinnitus has slowly but steadily decreased. It used to flare up immediately as soon as I listened to music or heard a loud noise. Walking along a busy road was torture. I couldn't watch TV because after a couple of minutes the ringing would drown out what was being said. Now I'm back to my old self - listening to music all day without any bother.
- The psoriasis that i have/had on my elbows and shins has gradually cleared up. I had a big improvement when I started to supplement magnesium about 6 months prior to the MP, then I reached a plateau where these stubborn little patches on my elbows wouldn't clear up. Since starting 100mg of mino a few days ago, those last nagging traces are disappearing.
I still have a long way to go, but everything is going right at the minute. Just having the knowledge that I'll be healthy relatively soon let's me see a future for myself - something that I haven't been able to do for years. At 23 it feels like I'm finally coming to life.
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Jamie: Dec06 Dx:ME/CFS (7yr+ not Dx) / neuro, cognitive, psoriasis, joints, fatigue, tinnitus / Mar07: NoIRs, Low Light, No D / 12Apr07 Benicar / 26Apr07 Mino| June07 Mod Ph 2
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tom: CFS: This past month I have been pleasantly surprised at my cognitive improvement.
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The reason that this is worth writing about is that this has been a particularly contentious issue with me. One particular story comes to mind in October of 2005. I was walking to my local pharmacy to request a prescription. The cashier checks the computer to locate me and then proceeds to confirm the info by asking me my address. I stood their like a “deer in the headlights” straining to recall my home address that I have resided at for the past 10 years. Personally, I was caught off guard. I already gave up on reading because I couldn’t retain anything. Post-um notes became a staple with me. I bought them by the multi-pack. But, forgetting my home address was simply demoralizing. In a desperate attempt to save face I opened my wallet as though I was reaching for some money pretending to ignore her request, and quietly checked my driver’s license. I don’t have to tell you how I felt on the way home. I was terrified.
Fast forward. I started the MP on January 8th 2006. For the first year I did not experience much of any cognitive improvement. Some have mentioned that this is often the last to emerge. Then around late last year mental clarity began to return. It was simply amazing. A substantial 25-30% improvement. It’s not something where "pain was their but now it gone" sort of thing. Rather you simply found yourself not being so readily intimidated when holding a conversation. You would prefer to read rather then watch TV.
Well this month another milestone was met. My retention increased yet again. But this time I could measure it quantitatively. Several months ago I was bold enough to try to learn a new language. I’ll admit it was borderline tragic, a real act of self-abasement. But I was up to the challenge. An average person could be expected to study an audio disk in about a day. For me it was about four days. A painful four days. But about three weeks ago my retention went form 4 to 3 and some times two. All this of course depended on where I was in the cycle. Therefore from four to three could be seen as an additional 25% improvement.
For me it showed at least when it comes to cognitive improvement, results can come literally overnight.
Well, if memory was only selective perhaps I could forget those stupid barking dogs.
That’s my story... and I’m darn proud of it!
Have a great evening
Tom
see previous Tom: I am in a different place, a better place.
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Cricket: We now have our whole family on the MP with our physician's blessing.
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John has RA, is in Phase 3 also. My younger daughter and I have asthma. My older daughter has ADD.
John started the MP and had dramatic improvement on the protocol. I joined him on the MP to try to get rid of asthma and am making very good progress. With the blessing of our physician, we did a test probe of our two daughters. Both reacted so now we all are on the MP.
Our dear friend, Jean, is on the MP because she has so many medical issues that they don't know how to treat....ultimately her physician told her "You are going to die anyway, so you may as well try the MP" Jean is doing very well! After 6 months of being completely bed ridden, she is up again.
My mother had Scleraderma that our physician treated with the MP. SD is gone.
BTW, our physician has become a believer in the MP. She just announced to us that she has a Lupus patient that she put on the MP.
And our pharmacy (at Costco) which used to have a fit when we bought mammoth amounts of Benicar, now asks if this is for the MP.
Cricket
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Kris: FMS: I can’t really explain what has changed, my body just feels different, and I feel happier - even though I would describe myself normally as a happy person.
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My shoulder got better despite everything I tried to make it better.
I just realized in the last few days how busy I have been, and how many projects I have gotten done around the house.
It snuck up on me. I can’t really explain what has changed, my body just feels different, and I feel happier - even though I would describe myself normally as a happy person.
The things I can measure with my charting are that I haven’t taken anything for pain Rx or OTC for the last 30+ days. And I haven’t had diarrhea in more than 5 weeks. This is a huge change for me. I have even been able to eat things like raisins and some fruit juices that I haven’t been able to tolerate for a long time.
I have had a few days where I feel like I had a lot of caffeine. I try and figure out what I had that had so much caffeine in it, only to realize I haven’t had any - this is what it feels like to have energy!
My husband even commented to me yesterday that I am doing better than I have in longer than he (or I) can remember.
Thanks,
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Juliette: Many times I've read on the site how improvements sneak up on you and things you hadn't associated with TH1 are resolved.
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Just starting Phase Two. I've noticed that I don't have to floss my teeth immediately after eating, otherwise be in discomfort. Also, I have been able to wear my rings without my fingers becoming inordinately itchy.
31st July 07:
I am really thrilled with my improvements so far. I've been able to play with my kids in the yard and go about my daily business as long as I stay covered up. My photosensitivity has continued to improve. Hooray!
30th August 07:
how great re my anxiety. I have been able to read sad stories, talk to doctors, etc... without welling up with tears. Overall, this has been my favorite MP improvement!
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Juliette: Raynaud's, numbness, joint pain, food sens, menstr irregs, lymph nodes, photosens| NoIRs avoid Light D 9/05| 9/06 25D-15 1,25D-53 2/07 25D-5| 3/09/07 Beni Q6H 4/09/07 mino, PH 2 6/18/06
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Posted: Fri Jun 29th, 2007 04:55 |
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Updates to
Christina: RA: definitely on the road to recovery
Carol RA: measuring my progress on the MP
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Posted: Sun Jul 1st, 2007 22:47 |
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Abigail7: Anemia, CFS, FUO, Fibromyalgia: This protocol is truly amazing. I have almost forgotten how sick I was when I began the MP as a final resort nine months ago.
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Hoorah, I finally made it to Phase 3. This protocol is truly amazing. I have almost forgotten how sick I was when I began the MP as a final resort nine months ago. Six months of struggling with fevers, weakness, chronic fatigue, etc.
I no longer have to plan my days according to how I feel. I know I will feel good enough to do anything I want. I'm so thankful for the MP. It has made my life almost normal again. Shoulder and neck discomfort is what I am still dealing with but my labs are better each time I visit my doctor. I will hang in there for as long as it takes!
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Abigail: Phase1MP=10/25/06 Anemia, CFS, FUO, Fibromyalgia/ Dtest 102206: 1,25D=57 25D=23/ CRP18.9/ avoiding light & D, NoIRs2% & 10%/ Beni 40mgs Q8h comm 10/25/ Mino comm 10/28 / Ibuprofen/ Phase 3
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Posted: Thu Jul 5th, 2007 19:34 |
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Thurs - July 5 - I just saw my doctor this morning and got great news.
In October 2002 my gall bladder test showed that it was only functioning at 14% (emptying or ejection fraction) and of course they wanted to take it out. I said no just on principle.
I had the test re-run 6-19-07 (almost 2 years into the MP) and the results were 42% emptying (ejection fraction) or NORMAL! Or as the report said "significantly greater than the prior study"
I just knew in my heart that it would be improved because of the overall improvement of all my organs since starting the MP, and also because when I do eat a high fat food, (which is not often) I do not have the reactions I had in the past. It's nice to know I won't be doubled over in pain.
It is especially nice to have verifiable, objective test results showing how much better my body is functioning.
Still have a ways to go, but making progress.
Thanks for letting me share my great news.
Vikki
see previous:
DrVikki: going out in the world
DrVikki social / cognitive improvements
DrVikki: thrilled with the MP
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Lyme 19 yrs/back neck pain diges headaches fatigue tachycard tinnitis| Nov04 D1,25=65 D25=26/Jun07 D25 = 4 light avoid NOIRS/K cream/PH2 11/7/05/ PH3 6/8/06/probiotics/milk thistle/progesterone cream - 1/8 tsp bid/ambien/benadryl/quer prn
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Posted: Sun Jul 8th, 2007 21:04 |
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Updates to
IngeD in modified phase 2
Rickettsiosis, neuropathy, HTN, pre-diabetes, IBS, leaky bowel, fatty liver
DThomas Debra: Sarcoidosis: greatly encouraged by my progress.
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Posted: Mon Jul 9th, 2007 04:18 |
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Bevin Black: Sarcoidosis: "NOT ONE SYMPTOM" of allergy this year
Member in Phase 3
Last week in May, first week in June has always been really bad for my pollen allergies. I've noticed a yellow film on my windshield, a little earlier this year.
It didn't seem to be making my eyes itch, no sneezing etc. Anyway, I ended up going to the camp, before the Birch pollen got too bad.
When I went down to the lake, it was "COVERED" in a yellow scum! There was a yellow bathtub ring around the whole lake. It was obviously the height of my allergy season.
I had "NOT ONE SYMPTOM" this year. It was truly, as if I never had this allergy before. So hang in ther all, it just takes TIME, and the MARSHALL PROTOCOL.
Bevin Black
May 2008:
Allergies still waning, I'm eating almost anything now. I have been travelling more, going to restaurants for a while too. Still trying to maintain a fine ballance, extra Benicar when herxing too much. Had chest pain once after eating Lake Trout. Never had any kind of fish again! Just plugging along, enjoying life.
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Bevin: sarc heart lung skin liver lymph nodes etc| Phase 3| MP Oct 04| 80% res. of symptoms after el. CORN from diet before MP| Still Herxing, out of breath tired fruit int forgetful| probotics Beni x4| Waning allergies
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Posted: Wed Jul 11th, 2007 06:07 |
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jasmine: Neuro-sarc: I am just feeling and doing so great, that my D.O. really couldn't argue with my success.
Great news! My D.O. wrote the scripts for me to begin Modified Phase 2. It was not easy, and my DH & I had to really sell him on the MP. Amazing that we achieved this, in light of the fact that my BP was 68/42. He did a test that showed I am orthostatic intolerant--but I'm not at all dizzy or faint. I always have a protocol report prepared when I go to the doc, which showed that my BP from my Primary Physician last week was 98/55.
Truth is, I am just feeling and doing so great, that my D.O. really couldn't argue with my success. He may become a real fan of the MP if I keep this up!
Progress so far: metabolism finally works (!) & circulation improved by 80%, energy level increase by 80%, hair loss decrease by 90%, pain & numbness in right hand & neck from synovial cyst at C7-T1 reduced by 80%, migraines reduced by 100%, and in a deeper sense (spiritually?) I feel energized & inspired.
Thanks again for your expert guidance,
Jasmine
August 07:
Improvements on baseline symptoms are as follows:
+Pain/numbness rt. 2 outer fingers reduced 70-90%(varies)
+Pain in neck reduced 70-90%(varies)
+Migraines reduced 100%
+Facial pain/numbness (1 side) reduced 80%
+Back pain reduced 50-70% (with no light exposure)
+Constipation improved 90%
+Painful hemrroidal/colon spasms reduced 100%
+Acid reflux reduced 90%
+Hair loss reduced 80%
+MCS/Food sensitivites gradually resolving
+Cold hands & feet reduced 80%
+Kidney/side pressure/pain reduced 70%
+Variable stabbing neuro pains reduced 60%
I have fingernails!! First set of lovely real fingernails I've been able to grow ever (at 53)!
Above are some of the symptoms I've had for years pre-MP, and that are continuing to improve on the MP. You all at the MP are a lifeline for me, and this protocol is literally saving my life--as I'm sure it does for many.
Many thanks & well wishes,
Jasmine
Aug 19th:
Major improvements today: marked decrease in tinnitis, increase in stamina, and decrease in fatigue and light sensitivity. These improvements were a major blessing last night & today, as we had grandkids (ages 4 & 2) overnight until 5 pm today. DH was called in to work today, so grandkids & I were on our own--and I only feel normal tiredness tonight. I could not have done this 3 months ago.
Thank you, Dr. Marshall, & all at the MP!
Ever grateful,
Jasmine
Aug 25th 07:
The stamina and strength I have gained on the MP is amazing. Tonight I was able to babysit 2 grandkids and then visit 3 more grandkids. Thank you, Dr. Marshall, and all at the MP!
Aug 31st:
The Captain & I journeyed to an appointment. I felt so strong on the road trip, that I did not need the mattress in the back of the SUV--I didn't even need a nap!
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Jasmine: Neuro-sarc no thyroid migraines osteopenia leakygut/IBS| Estradiol Prometrium Armour magnes| 125D/25D 5/2007:45/43| no VitD/light 5/2007| Noirs 6/1/07| 6/8/07 Beni q6h| 6/20 Mino| 7/18 Mod Ph 2|
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