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Excerpts from my Phase III post:

Wrote an update on Dec 26th, but erased it accidentally...most likely brain fog!

After mildly herxing through Christmas holidays (exhausted Christmas Day night after family left) changed to new abx last night.  Some mild herxing, almost unnoticeable so far... had the usual deep and continuous sleep which seems to always follow after abx dose AND had more noticeable Hyperthermia after abx change.

Thought - or should say - hoped my sinus allergies had gone away, but a quick spritz of a wonderful smelling perfume, received for Christmas from daughter's beau caused a two hour sneezing attack.:shock: She's been sworn to secrecy not to tell him. Will try it again in a few weeks by different method of application.

I just passed my one year anniversary on the MP and physically feel so much better this year than last. Mental outlook is much improved. Eyes are so much better...no more fear of going blind. Can look forward to helping daughter plan her wedding in two years.

Before MP, my energy and strength levels were so low. Walking had become very difficult because of stiff feet with granulomas in soles, sciatic-type nerve pain in left leg, Paraesthesia in feet and legs, and the beginnings of atrophy in feet. Those symptoms are all gone now. Raynaud's Phenomena in my right arm hasn't bothered me for at least a month. Brain fog no longer prevalent daily... comes and goes for brief periods. Ability to get words out better, but still have brief periods my tongue gets twisted or the words disappear. I just realized that dizziness and lightheadedness have not bothered me for a couple of weeks. :)  Still frequent, but short lived stuffy nose. Mild Tinnitus still here, carb cravings come and go, nails still brittle and dry. Light sensativity almost gone, ocular pain and pressure gone, eye dryness mild and infrequent. All granulomas, bruising and pain in underside of upper arms have been gone for over a year after ten years of twice annually cycles. Sarc lesions on legs much improved, most have gone, seldom have any itching. Sleep patterns are fairly normal and I feel very rested during the day...first time in over ten years! Periodontal disease is gone after eight years. Neck range and flexibility much improved and aches are less prevalent after 20 plus years. No more morning hoarseness after thirty years. Digestive system in better shape, less bloating. No more catching or stabbing type pain in left side of chest (lung).  

Today I changed the bed linens in a few minutes and felt fine during and after. Last year, it would take me over an hour to change them, having to rest in between sheet applications, cramping legs, sweating profusely, and leaving me exhausted the rest of the day. :P

Yes, life will be much better in 2006 and my family and I are already planning a summer vacation. May be calling one or two of you MPers when we visit your country, just to wish you well. :dude:

Wishing all MPers gentle herxing and more healing in 2006!

Donna, still cruising ~~~~~~~on Phase III  :D

 


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Donna,

Isn't it wonderful what MP has done for us this year alone? I can hardly wait until 1/1/07 to see what 2 yrs has done for me.

Happy New Year!!!!!!!!!!!!! and lots of goooood cruizing!!

HANG IN THERE, WE WILL MAKE IT!!! BARNEY:D



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Donna.....thanks for the inspiration.

Now I know that the hoarseness I have experienced for years is most likely from Th1 and that it, too, will go away.

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Donna,

Thank you for mentioning your improvements, particulary in changing the bed linens. I have only just started the MP (2 months). I have had such problems changing the sheets on my bed, and I think my husband thinks I am crazy. It makes my heart pound furiously and just wears me out. It's these little things that are so validating when I read about how other people have had similar problems. And even better to read that the problem has now been resolved for you! That is encouraging as well. ~Elizabeth

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Just an update from a Phase IIIer to encourage all of you MP newbies and wannabees. All of the below noticable herx symptoms are VERY MILD, particularly compared to the early stages of MP and disease. After feeling pretty good, not quite perfect, during the trip to LAX, it is now time to finish out the killing of the beasties. Hmmm, should that be referred to as the "Silence of the Bugs"? :P

Well two days ago it was back to the best of the Phase III trio to see what I can further squeeze out of it .  I am already feeling the effects of revisiting this trio. Sad stories made me cry (briefly) yesterday and today. Tinnitus is a little louder; short span of dizziness when getting up; insomnia (Benedryl worked), slight nasal drainage to back of throat, mild lightheadedness, puffy feet, strange feeling in right arm at bedtime (Raynaud's Phen arm), moments of stuffy nose, crackling in neck, chest burn,  mouth slightly drools when eating (how nice :shock:), minutes of feeling generally yucky. Guess that last listed herx is symptomatic of me having feel good days more often. :cool: 

I realized this week that stiff knees have been with me for a long time...not sure when it started and I only notice it when descending steps.  Brand new herx, inside of left big toe feels like a bug stinging it for a minute or two, pulsing. Some mild bad carb cravings last night, managed to steer myself away. :D


My daughter and I will be leaving this weekend for another week at the beach. She is in her college roommate and friend from childhood's wedding. I dread the drive, but look forward to the festivities while visiting friends. Of course, I will be MP covered and appropriately Noired for travel.

Wishing you well quickly and gently! 

Donna still cruising ____/]__________



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Time for an update addressed to all MP newbies...the MP is GREAT...it works...it works, slow, but it definitely works! You are headed in the right direction for getting well.

Currently I am nearing the end of Phase III, started Phase I December 7, 2004, so will be having a two year anniversary in two months. :D Here's an out take of my current Phase III report:

Today was my yearly physical with my PCP who is not my MP doctor. He told me that I am doing really well...EKG great, BP normal, reflexes are normal - left leg flatlined in 2004 - retinas look great, unable to find granulomas in arm. He was quite happy to see all the signs of my progress/wellness.

I told him I still had some neuro herx sxs which he asked me to list. He was  intrigued with them and all of my improvements and initiated a discussion of the MP.

The medical community's push towards Vitamin D has him quite alarmed and he specifically expressed his deep concern over Osteoporosis Specialists pushing therapeutic Vitamin D. I told him that I am planning to purchase and donate several copies of the book that contain the study of Vitamin D, done by ARF researchers, to Emory University Medical Center in Atlanta, University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical School and possible others. In the meantime, I will be  sending him a copy of the study and told him that our MP support group members, researchers and staff have been emailing, writing, calling and meeting with various groups trying to correct the thinking of Vitamin D pushers.

Because I have a history of high Choleterol and Triglycerides and quit taking Lipitor several months before starting the MP due to crippling pain in my legs, we also had a discussion of statin products. If the MP doesn't normalize the readings of my HDL, LDL, etc, he wants me to start another type, non statin, of Cholesterol drug when I have stopped all MP drugs. (edit: see Mod reply below) We talked about a recent story on statin products potentially inducing Lupus and Pneumonia in some patients. I told him about my 90 year old dad's recent bout of Giant Cell Vasculitis, diagnosis of Lupus, Spinal Stenosis and changes in Thyroid function tests after 12 months of using Lipitor, Tricor and Cumaden (per recent Atril Fibulation symptoms & high choles. test results). The relationship between inflammatory diseases and the side effects of statin products seemed to become clear to him. All in all a great appointment.  

Herx update: Recent LOUD Tinnitus was a low murmur this morning leading me to believe it WILL go away while I'm taking the MP meds. (Since I didn't notice it before the MP, I believed it would not resolve until after the meds were stopped...silly me!)

Wishing all of you well, gently...Donna, still cruising~~~~~/]~~~~~ 

December 2006:
my skin has improved dramatically on the MP, but it still has a ways to go...the tiny pimples/blocked pores on upper arms seem to have vacated the area without a forwarding address, so far. Still two out of an original six white looking bumps on face remain. 



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Thanks for that wonderfully positive report. Good work educating your doctor! :)

You wrote, "If the MP doesn't normalize the readings of my HDL, LDL, etc, he wants me to start another type, non statin, of Cholesterol drug when I have stopped all MP drugs."

Since abnormal lipids are a sign of continued inflammation, you will not want to stop the MP until this is resolved. See
Should I take medication to improve my cholesterol levels?

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Gotcha, Meg! :D

My Cholesterol readings have been bad for over 30 years when a previous doctor first started testing them. But I can document Sarc related symptoms prior to that...just less pervasive and etchy...so doctor had no idea what caused them.

Thanks for the alert...Donna



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HI DONNA

This is Fred in WV. Thanks for all the fine info about your doctor's visit. I hope mine goes as well tomorrow. I will be in a battle to get back on the MP again. I have some things to show my doctor. I have made a list of things that has gotten worse since I have been off the Marshall Protocol.

This great to see so many being cured with the Marshall Protocol.

Remember, we are all in this together and I am pulling for us.

Your friend in sarcoidosis

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Tomorrow is my second anniversary on the MP. Yea!!!! Never thought I would be lucky enough to find a compassionate and learned doctor who was willing to prescribe this miracle cure. I am truly thankful for the progress that I've made. Still some to go...but I'm so much closer to good health than I was in Dec. of 2004!  :D

Thank you Trevor, Meg, Aussie Barb, Belinda, P Bear, Lottie, Joyce, Greg, Janet, Carole and all other researchers and staff members for developing this path to restored health and assisting me along the way. :D

Wishing all of you and MP club members and your families a joyous and healthy 2007, following the MP path, gently, of course.

{{HUGS}} to all...Donna



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While I usually wait until an anniversary to give my yearly progress report, I've noticed so many improvements lately that I've decided to post earlier.

Sun exposure: Thursday I met my dad for lunch and took him to a new state of the art skateboard/inline skating park near our home. While he sat in the car and watched, I stood next to him in the sun, wearing short sleeves and zinced sunscreen, for about 15 minutes. It was HOT and the sky was cloudless. What a surprise! I had no reaction to the sun at all. Prior to MPing, I would become overheated quickly, sweat profusely, feel dizzy, lose much of my strength and energy and have to sit down. This would occur within minutes of exposure. Indirect sun exposure would take me longer to react but produced the same reactions.

Weight: In the past year I have been able to lose 35 pounds of 75 ugly ones put on before starting the MP. Because I never took Prednisone for Sarc, I have been very surprised and grateful for this improvement. It will be such a pleasure to see my PCP at this year's physical. He looked at me in disbelief when I told him I believed my Hypathalmus was compromised by Sarc causing my metabolism and hunger center to be out of order.

Mental/Emotional: Irritability/Anger: Much better, even while dosing with the "C" monster. Panic and anxiety are not as bothersome and I no longer feel overwhelmed to the point of being frozen when I need to tend to the house - repairs, etc.

Sleep and Insomnia: For many, many, many years, I could never get enough sleep...never felt refreshed after 8, 10 or even 12 hours of continuous sleep. Now I feel refreshed after six to eight hours. A few months prior to the MP, I began to have insomnia and could not sleep for more than two hours straight. The insomnia continued to be problematic until April of 2006 during Phase III. At least I was able to communicate via this forum with lots of other insomniacs in the late evening/early morning hours. :)

Skin:  My complexion is the clearest and smoothest it has ever been... no acne or cysts, no swelling around my eyes, and facial edema gone. In recent months, I have had several friends and one complete stranger tell me what a beautiful complexion I have...and that's without any make-up. The first time or two I figured my aging friends needed to have their eyeglass prescriptions updated; :P however, a stranger telling me the same convinced me that I must be looking a lot better. Sadly, the MP has not ridded me of the deeper wrinkles around the mouth and nose, but those on my forehead and around my eyes are much less noticeable. I still have a number of Sarc lesions on my legs, but many are gone. Two large lesions on the trunk of my body were gently peeled off a few weeks ago.

Eyes:  As a Uveitis patient with lots of pre MP eye symptoms - pulsing occular pressure, burning, dryness, and pain, they continue to improve. When I dropped one of the antibiotics as I rotated through the combos, my eyes started to misbehave again. Now that I've added it back, it is starting to clean up the hanger-on eye buggies.  

Arthritis: Arthritic pain in ankles, wrists, fingers, and knees gone.

Neuropathy: Handwriting appears to be normal, even under duress. Sciatic nerve pain is still gone (left during Benicar only phase), parathesia still gone, Raynaud's Phenomenom seldom acts up. Reflexes in ankles and knees back to a healthy person's normal. Pre-MP my left leg and ankle wouldn't move when tapped.

Lymph nodes and granulomas: I can still feel a few "rocks" in my right upper arm (probably due to effect of radiation), but even they have shrunk. The large granuloma (granny) is gone. Those in my feet disappeared during the Benicar only phase and have since stayed away. :)

Teeth and Gums: Last year my dentist told me they both look great and they still do.

Fingernails:  Currently they are starting to grow without peeling and splitting as much. Not totally well, but definitely getting there.

Hair:  While I sometimes have itchy and crusty lesions on my scalp, for the most part, all is quiet. My hair fell out daily for about six months - per shower drain - but now appears to be firmly attached.

Renal System: While I've never been diagnosed with kidney or bladder impairment and tests have always been normal, I had to get up several times a night to relieve myself. Not a problem now...looks like it was also Sarc related and NOT from aging. :D

Energy Improvements: 2006 vs 2007:  When we recently prepared to go on another beach vacation, I was able to plan, prepare, and pack (with time off for other obligations) over a period of a few days. Last year, it took well over a week to do the same, because of brain fog, low levels of energy and having to work a little, rest a lot.

In Spring of '06, a 15 minute shopping spree was all that I could muster at a covered mall. Since her recent engagement, my daughter and I have been shopping for her trusseau (sp?) and visiting various wedding vendors - shopping for hours at a time for several days in a row going in and out of the sun. After the sprees, I did not have to go home to rest and nap. I can pretty much go all day long without any side effects. I feel GREAT!!!

Lungs: Last year's chest x-ray was totally clear...no sign of the one lung granuloma I've had for several years. Shortness of breath is seldom experienced, almost never.

Neck Pain: Forty four years ago, a fender bender left me with a whiplash. It frequently reminded me of it's existence with pain and stiffness. Benicar only alleviated these symptoms, until a few months ago. After an antibiotic combo change, all pain and stiffness has since disappeared. IMO, the neck bugs are now resting in peace...hopefully, rotting in Hades. :D

Hoarseness: For forty years, I woke up to hoarseness every morning. It would go away after a couple of hours and my throat never hurt. During the Benicar only phase, the Hoarseness left for good...no sign of it for almost three years.

Allergies: This past spring, for the first time in my life, I didn't have any sneezing, sniffling, coughing, sore throats, headaches or chest tightening during the highest pollen count in Atlanta's history. (It made the national news.) AND this was without taking any medicine...no antihistimines, no OTC or steroid nasal sprays, and no aspirins.

Lower Back Pain: For years, my lower back would hurt while washing dishes, loading the dishwasher and vaccuming. The pain was not excruciating, but definitely uncomfortable, frequently warranting Ibuprofen, etc. When it was time to retire my old upright vaccum cleaner, I purchased one that was self-propelled. This helped the lower back discomfort, but didn't totally alleviate it.  

I was always under the impression that the pain was related to muscles rather than the spine, but never went to a doctor to have it checked. The pain would go away whenever I discontinued what I was doing.

For about six months now, I've been able to do all activities without any grumblings from my back. :):D:)

I still have almost constant Tinnitus, which sounded off after starting the MP. Fever blisters still showing up, but not as frequently. High Cholesterol and Triglycerides have been with me for 40+ years; however, I have high hopes that this year's testing will reveal the numbers are lower. Since this has been my longest symptom, next to energy and sleep problems, should the numbers still test too high, I won't be disappointed. If the medical profession keeps lowering the numbers for a normal reading (a big Pharma plot, IMHO), I may not ever reach this goal. ;) 

I will be forever grateful and indebted to Dr. Marshall and the original guina pig staff for their brillance and perserverence in developing this amazing cure. The road is long, difficult, but correct. I'm so glad I took this fork in the road to wellness. 

 

Wishing all of you well, gently, of course! Donna, still cruising ~~~/]*~~~~ 




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Excellent news, Donna! Thank you so much for sharing. I am glad for you and happy to read such an inspiring report. You deserve to feel good <smile> .

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Thank you Donna for such an ispirational report.....it's wonderful.

My husband is now seriously considering starting the MP....I am ecstatic...once I'm well enough to handle the shopping he starts the Benicar. He's already wearing Noirs.

Thank God of this protocol and for the wonderful people on it and, of course, for the team that put this all together. I sure hope a Nobel prize is in the cards for Dr. Marshall.



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Thanks for your progress report... it helps to encourage the rest of us... which is much needed. Best wishes for a full recovery for you!



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After trying all of the recommended ways of dividing capsules, it was only recently that I devised an effective way for myself... perhaps it can help other MPers. :) Brain fog, hand tremors, and out of focus eyesight turned out to be partly responsible for my inability to divide capsules effectively. After three years on the MP, these symptoms still come around, but are no longer constant or as intense and generally do not occur at exactly the same time any more. The following method is what I use:

First I open the empty capsule and set it aside and then I pull the Mino, etc. capsule apart over a tiny cardboard box, for example an earrings gift box. Then as I start to partially pour the Mino/etc. capusule into the empty one, I hold them both halves above the box.

The result is that any escaping powder/micro beads fall into the tiny box. This makes it very easy to gently shake the powder into one corner of the box which can then be used as a funnel for emptying the powder reminants into the apppropriate capsule. I tap down both 1/2's of the capsules on the box or another flat surface which helps me to visually estimate how much is in each capsule. This method has worked better for me than any other I've tried.


Wishing all of you well, gently, of course.. Donna still cruising ~~~~/]~~~

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PH3: 3Yr and 138 days: Beni 40mg q5h/5/6/8 plus abx trio:  No extra Beni or Mino needed in several weeks

75mcg Syn 24h - Hypothyroidism, 150mg Wellbutrin 24h - Depression non MP related; 5mg Lexapro Q1D, Milk Thistle 175mg Q2D, Quercetin 500mg Q1D; Claritin Q1D; 2.5 Zinc 5mg Q1D, 1000 L-Lysine Q1D, Vita C + Bioflavanoids 500mg Q3D fever blisters Sun exposure - 30 minutes several times in the past week no precautions taken

Tinnitus (0-2), Fever Blisters (3-0) see "Surgery with --";  weight lost five lbs prior to surgery, gained 10 lbs day after surgery, lost 12 pounds week after surgery, up 4 pounds now (Weight fluctuations started after commencing new abx.:)) Granulomas in upper right arm still dissolving and almost gone.

Plan of action: At the end of June, I will be starting the very last possible antibiotic combo.  Unless some old or new IPs show up, I will return to Benicar and Mino or maybe Benicar and ___ (see weight) only for the next 3+ years adding other antibiotics full strength every few months or so. Hopefully my 33 yr hx of high cholesterol will start to come within a normal range...next test Nov. 08 and will submit report at that time.  

Recent Improvements noted:

EXERCISE: Three weeks ago I started doing floor exercises. Amazed to find that a) I was able to do them :D after four years of taking it easy, three years of limited walking (to/from doctor and store); b) body was limber; c) joint/tendon flexibility is best it's been in 20 plus years; d) didn't tire out or become weak. Nails and eyebrows: growing
Complexion: great and beautiful per doctor during surgical assessment. (Note: I am 60 years old with a 40 yr hx of acne plus 60 years of skin allergies.)

Surgery with ---: Eleven days ago, I underwent elective surgery (been waiting for immune system to be healthy to have this done) and am currently healing quite nicely. During the week of surgery I was put on 300mg of Clindamycin Q3D - two days before and three days after. I stopped my Benicar blockade 24 hours before surgery and started it back the day after surgery. During the three days without using Benicar as a blockade, I took 40mg Beni twice daily, for it's other known benefits. The only IP that showed up was an outbreak of fever blisters which hasn't happened since the last time I had surgery and was given 900mg Clindamycin via IV in January of 2007. Previous outbreaks were every six months.

Thanks to Dr. Marshall and staff , I have a case of the "NO MORES"as in no more: insomnia, solemnance, Uveitius, Iritis, Raynaud's Phenomenon, tiredness, lack of energy, paraesthesia, claw hands, atrophied feet, sciatic pain, brain fog, problems making decisions, dysphonea, shortness of breath, acne or cysts, skin barnacles, dizziness, balance problems, erratic heart beats, gum disease, headaches, neckaches, hoarseness, hair thinning, sore throats, wheezing, seasonal rhinosinuitis flares, restless leg syndrome, restricted joint movement, bouncing arthritic joints, skin allergies, unexplained skin infections, lower back aches, getting up several times a night to urinate, inability to lose weight, bloating, full body edema, GERD, hyperthermia marathons, mid abdomen discomfort, digestion problems, tripping, falling, choking, sleep apnea and so far, no more cancer.  

My health is great and the future is bright - with amber sunglasses (graduated from Noirs last year) and sunscreen with zinc, of course!!!

Wishing all of you well, gently!  Donna still cruising ~~~~/]~~~*~~~



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Sarcoidosis/skin, joints, lungs, nerves, Raynauld's, uveitis, hypothyroid, sinus, wt. gain, Peradontal disease, GERD-hiatal hernia, breast ca 11/06, 25D7, Synthroid, Wellbutrin, eye vits, melatonin, Milk Thistle, Quercetin, Rx glacier, cover up, low lux h

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