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Vit. D evaluation
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28alpacas
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 Posted: Sat Aug 23rd, 2008 15:27

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My Dr. (who is on your list) wanted me to check with someone as to the levels of my Vit D test.  Many of my hormone( Thyroid, Prog, Test., DHEA) levels were low (55 & menopausal for 10 years), and was diagnosed with sarcoidosis 20 years ago. (lung involvement).  My test level was 25.0 ng/mL.  First time ever tested, and am on no supplements.  I am on Advair and glucosamine only.  Stopped prednisone about 1 year ago. 

Sarcoidosis, OsteoArthritis

Last edited on Sat Aug 23rd, 2008 15:27 by 28alpacas



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 Posted: Sun Aug 24th, 2008 07:28

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28alpacas, The more important thing to test in Sarcoidosis is 1,25-D through Quest diagnostics. We do not recommend taking DHEA, Prog or testosterone replacement but do feel that Thyroid replacement is often required. Your level of 25-D is fairly normal for American population but we feel that an even lower number would help enable your innate immune response. Because 25-D is immunosuppressive, you need to avoid ALL sources of Vitamin D to get it down to a therapeutic level of 12ng/ml or less. Please see Foods To Avoid and The importance of avoiding vitamin D.

 "The 25-D seems to be the most critical factor as to whether the immune system is able to start working. Any level of 25-D above about 20ng/ml is likely to be acting as an immunosuppressant, with an action very similar to that of corticosteroids." Dr. Trevor Marshall, Ph.D.


 Your diagnosis and symptoms indicate Th1 inflammation. Please see Symptoms of Hypervitaminosis-D and you may recognize a few more. You will not get well and your health will continue to deteriorate if you don't treat the underlying bacterial cause of Th1 inflammation with the MP. Please see Is the MP an applicable treatment for my disease?

Most supplements and many medications must be avoided on the MP.  Advair inhibits immune response and would need to be weaned.  Could be replaced with alburerol or combivent. I feel that glucosamine may actually be feeding your infection and only helping symptoms.

Our clinical study is temporarily closed to enrollment. As vacancies occur, we will admit subjects based on an application. To obtain an application forum, please send an email to marshallprotocol2@yahoo.com  with 'request MP application' in the subject line.

best, P.B.



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