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lin
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Posted: Fri Jan 25th, 2008 13:00 |
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Hello my name is Lin; I am a new member and until today have not even heard of MP (apart from my local member of parliament!).
I was diagnosed with sarcoidosis (lung and skin) in 1985 or there about, after having what was diagnosed as pneumonia and pleurisy.
I went into "spontaneous remission" or at least suffered very few symptoms after about 1 year following diagnosis and for aprox 4 years. Diagnosed cardiac arrhythmia in 1999 consultant prescribed warfarin - which I refused. The symptoms seemed to have gone into remission again?! However since I have suffered severe exhaustion, tiredness, insomnia, stomach ulcers, gallbladder problems (later removed ), was ill throughout 2002-2004 non specific allergic reactions to antibiotic drugs and prescribed analgesics - unable to define exactly what was wrong with me the GP put it down to "stress" I did not succumb to taking anti depressants or other drugs to remedy this. I tried to live a healthier lifestyle by losing weight eating organic foods. I was subsequently diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2006 and now suspect sarcoidosis again, - new skin granulomas on shin.
I do not want to take steroids.
In 1999 severe stress re family situation and again in 2001 when partner left. I have been told stress can trigger sarcoidosis? Is this correct?
I have had a deep? Granuloma biopsied in my shin on the 23rd Jan and am waiting for the results. Blood test and chest x-ray taken on same day results will follow.
I am by nature positive and will deal with this latest set back head on. I do not agree with sticking a virtual "elastoplast" on the problem but wish to deal with the root cause.
Until today I have been ignorant of the root cause of sarcoidosis and other immune system problems. I have read some of the letters posted on your site and they seem so convoluted.
How best can I ask my consultant about MP and how widespread is the MP programme and will he know of it?
Lin
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Knochen
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Posted: Fri Jan 25th, 2008 13:53 |
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Hi Lin,
Welcome to the MP discussion. As you may have surmised, the MP is a very different approach, so you'll need to do some reading to help get you up to speed.
The Marshall Protocol -- simple explanations
Phase One Guideline
Your various health problems listed can all be laid at the doorstep of Th1 disease, and if you have had a previous diagnosis of sarc, you don't really need any more testing. Sarc (a Th1 disease) doesn't go away!
As for your "allergies" to antibiotics, that's a very good indicator that you have Th1 disease as well. You were experiencing immunopathology, which happens when the antibiotics kill off the pathogens. So in effect, you have already done a crude therapeutic probe . Once you have a better understanding of how Th1 disease works, you see how your prior experiences with antibiotics fits right in. It's a good sign, believe it or not. 
Getting a doctor to help you with the MP can be a challenge, since it is not well known (yet). There are people in the UK on the MP, so you may be able to get information about their doctors. I'm sure you'll be hearing from some of these people. If you can't find a doctor that way, then you will have to bring one on board. To do that, you'll need to have a very solid grounding in how and why the MP works. History has shown that speciallists tend to be more resistant to the MP, so you may have better luck with a general practitioner. No matter what, you will need to be firmly in charge of your treatments; do not depend on your doctor to know all the ins and outs of the MP. You can get guidance from moderators on the marshallprotocol.com site once you have begun treatments (you should sign up over there as well - the two sites are not linked by membership - you can use the same username)
My advice is to take a deep breath, start looking over the material suggested above, and then ask questions. You'll doubtless get more links to read. This is not a treatment where you can just put yourself under the doctor's wing and have them tell you what to do. You need to understand how it works and have at least a basic grasp of the theoretical underpinnings. But don't worry, it's not as complicated as it seems at first glance. Also, Th1 disease is slow growing, so you have time to relax and get your ducks in a row. A few weeks of prep won't hurt your chances of gettng better. It's far better to be over-prepared than to rush off to the Dr. with "something you found on the internet". You can imagine the reception you'll get!
I hope this gets you off to a good start.
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I can help you understand the recovery process, but only your physician is licensed to give you medical care.
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Julia
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Posted: Fri Jan 25th, 2008 15:29 |
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Hi Lin,
Welcome to our MP questions board, from a fellow Brit! I have good news and bad news for you. The good news is that you've found the only treatment that will get to the root cause of all your health troubles. The bad news is that, as Knochen says, it's very hard to find a doctor in the UK who's prepared to prescribe it, and even harder to find one who's heard of it.
Our main study site is http://www.MarshallProtocol.com. When you've registered there, go to REQUEST FOR DOCTORS LIST, where you can ask about doctors in the UK who might have some interest in the MP. But the list is short  , and some UK members are having to pay for their medications, and even for private consultations.
However, the MP is still fairly new, and there are no expert MP doctors yet. The best way for word to get around is if we all educate our own GPs. See Suggestions To Get Your Doctor On Board With the MP.
All the symptoms you mention could be your sarc, including the fibromyalgia. Sarc is a systemic disease, and you are likely to have it (or develop it in due course) in many organs of your body. Even when you're 'in remission' the bacteria are quietly multiplying and spreading. Stress may well weaken your immune system so that the sarc comes 'out of remission' and makes its presence felt.
I'm going to give you some more links to information on the main site. Clicking on one will open it in a new window, so you don't lose where you are. There's a lot of reading to do, but as Knochen says, there's no rush, take it a little at a time.
Sarcoidosis Facts
"What is the Marshall Protocol?"
D-metabolites tests - the only diagnostic test needed
Hypervitaminosis-D Symptoms
Success Stories
Bacteriality - a blog by one of our members
Please ask any further questions here at your own personal thread. We're glad you found us!
Julia 
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Essential Info; FAQ; Julia's story
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