Lyme Disease Support Group
Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne disease in the Northern Hemisphere. It is now one of the fastest growing infectious diseases in the U.S. Lyme disease is caused by infection with the Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria, and is primarily transmitted to humans as well as dogs, horses and other domesticated animals by the bite of infected ticks.
Been sick for 5 years. Tested positive for Lyme and a couple of other tick bacterial illnesses. Did oral antibiotics for 2 1/2 years and IV antibiotics for 5 months. I'm still ill.
I started looking into Dr Shoemakers protocol. For people with Lyme who don't get better with antibiotic treatments this might be something to try. His thought is that you have to get rid of other mycrotoxins before you can get rid of the Lyme. This includes mold and heavy metals.
He suggests a genetic test for mold susceptibility. Mine came out as the worst category to have. I am now working on mold and diet besides my Lyme. He also has a vision test on line for those who think they might have mold exposer ( It cost $40 for 4 tests)
Beside removal from any mold exposer he suggest Cholestyramine as one of his steps. (it is also used by most Lyme Dr's) I was on it for a month 4 times a day. One thing I've noticed is my vision is better. I have taken his VCS test ( vision test) 5 times. This is the first time I've past.
I know he has helped thousands, any others here following his treatment plan?
I started looking into Dr Shoemakers protocol. For people with Lyme who don't get better with antibiotic treatments this might be something to try. His thought is that you have to get rid of other mycrotoxins before you can get rid of the Lyme. This includes mold and heavy metals.
He suggests a genetic test for mold susceptibility. Mine came out as the worst category to have. I am now working on mold and diet besides my Lyme. He also has a vision test on line for those who think they might have mold exposer ( It cost $40 for 4 tests)
Beside removal from any mold exposer he suggest Cholestyramine as one of his steps. (it is also used by most Lyme Dr's) I was on it for a month 4 times a day. One thing I've noticed is my vision is better. I have taken his VCS test ( vision test) 5 times. This is the first time I've past.
I know he has helped thousands, any others here following his treatment plan?
Thanks for this post. I've read his book, Mold
Warriors. It prompted me to make some changes in my home.
Got rid of old carpeting, a leaky cabinet and now attempt to
keep all dust and clutter to a minimum. (this takes a bit more
doing than I realized.) but. It's all made a positive difference.
Also, I attempt to stay away from places that feel like
they may have mildrew there.
I did take the cholestyramine for about 10 months and
it also helped
It was very educational for me to read what he wrote
about the effects mold can have on peoples' health I was
especially upset to read about the conditions of some
schools and how teachers and kids had this exposure.
But, yes it does apply to Lyme.
The heavy metal detox part is a big piece of the
picture.
All good info to have.