Guest guest Posted August 27, 2002 Report Share Posted August 27, 2002 For those who may not know here is an overview of stronglyloidiasis: Strongyloidiasis The parasitic roundworm called Strongyloides stercoralis mainly infects humans. This parasite has different types of life cycles. One is direct, similar to that of the hookworm. After a short feeding period and development in the soil, the larvae penetrate human skin, enter the blood stream, and pass through the right side of the heart to the lungs. From the lungs, the adolescent parasites go up the windpipe into the mouth, are swallowed, and reach the upper part of the small intestine where they develop into mature worms. Under certain conditions, parasites may undergo an indirect life cycle in which free-living mature male and female worms develop in the soil and produce a new generation of large numbers of larvae.At times, the larvae may develop rapidly into the infective state in the intestine where they penetrate the intestinal lining instead of passing out of the body in the feces, as occurs normally. This modification of the life cycle, called internal autoinfection, explains persistent strongyloidiasis, as long as 40 years in patients who have moved to areas where the disease is not generally found. Autoinfection may produce heavy infections and severe disease, especially in patients with reduced immunity such as those receiving corticosteroids or other immunosuppressive drug treatment.What are the symptoms of strongyloidiasis?Many Strongyloides infections are mild and go unnoticed. Moderate infections may cause a burning pain in the abdomen. Nausea and vomiting may be present, and diarrhea and constipation alternate. Severe infections result in anemia, weight loss, and chronic diarrhea. How is strongyloidiasis diagnosed?Laboratory diagnosis includes the examination of feces and duodenal contents for larvae. Scientists at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases have developed a reliable blood test to detect antibodies to Strongyloides.How is strongyloidiasis treated?Thiabendazole (Mintezol) given twice daily for two or three days is the one of the treatments doctors recommend. Ivermectin given in one or two days, or albendazole given in two courses 10 days apart also are effective. Kristie, Have you called Doc???? He surely has an idea or two that would help.... I don't understand - do you want the email delivered regular post office type mail? Suzi kristiehallnoats wrote: I have a severe problem with this disease, as does my entire family. I was wondering if there are any suggestions as the medical prognosis is poor. AND I was wondering why I cannot change my status on my groups from read at the website to email at my mail address. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2002 Report Share Posted August 27, 2002 What treatments have you and your family been given? Thiabendazole (Mintezol), Ivermectin or albendazole? Have you tried anything else? Extreme personal hygiene is of utmost importance for all family members as these rather nasty little critters are easily transmitted. Do you live in the southern US? I ask as this parasite is usually picked up from the soil by going barefoot or from soil to hand to mouth. I would suggest a cleansing fast using only one kind of juice (apple, carrot, orange) and distilled water for three days using an anthelmintic remedy of wormwood, rue, and peach leaves or chamomile (use 1 oz. each and pour 3 pints of boiling water over the herbs, cover well, and steep for 1 hour. Then strain, sweeten well as this is nasty, bottle and keep in cool place) then use 2 - 4 Tablespoons three times a day during the fast. You will also wish to use a cathartic on the end of the third day and fourth day to help expel the worms. You can use cascara sagrada for this. Don - kristiehallnoats herbal remedies Monday, August 26, 2002 5:37 PM [herbal remedies] severe stronglyloidiasis I have a severe problem with this disease, as does my entire family. I was wondering if there are any suggestions as the medical prognosis is poor. AND I was wondering why I cannot change my status on my groups from read at the website to email at my mail address.Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2002 Report Share Posted August 27, 2002 Suzi, We just might be saying these exact same words next life. LOL Thanks. I am healing myself with attitude adjustment, nutrition, exercise, herbs, and whatever else I can find (natural) that works for me. I truly believe in educating oneself. It is nice to have someone you can rely on but it basically boils down to only 'you' in the end. Be in peace and light. Don - Suzanne Nottmeier herbal remedies Tuesday, August 27, 2002 9:38 AM Re: [herbal remedies] severe stronglyloidiasis Don, thanks.... we have some stuff incommon.... no one in my family has any knowledge of herbs.... someone once told me I was a "medicine man" in a past life... maybe that's where we get this obsession from lol... Sorry about your disability.. Good luck on your practice.... I think you'll do good. PS - I have about a dozen cats, 2 inside dogs, 2 livestock guard dogs, goats, a donkey, a cow and chickens...... From your barnyard (little animal activist)) friend, Suzi Don Eitner wrote: Hi Suzi, I, too own cats, 3 of them. So I am quite curious myself ). What I do for a living is nothing at the moment. I collect disability. I am working towards my MH Cert. and Aroma Cert. I have always been interested in herbs ever since I can remember. Plants, and more specifically, their uses for food and healing have been my passion. I could always be found out in the yard eating something and strangely enough, I never poisoned myself. There are no herbalists in my family that I am aware of so I have no idea where I obtained this knowledge from other that a previous incarnation. So that is what I am building on and hope to have my own 'practice' soon. Being a member of this list is extremely helpful for me to see how others respond to questions and to obtain feedback on my own responses (good or bad) it is all learning. Of course knowledge is only 50 %. The other 50% is application of the knowledge which eventually brings wisdom. I do hope that this more than answers your question. However, I am not so vain that I can't see that there are many more on this list with much more knowledge and experience than I have. So I listen and learn and if I can assist anyone then I will certainly do my best and I do welcome feedback from anyone. Don - Suzanne Nottmeier herbal remedies Monday, August 26, 2002 7:52 PM Re: [herbal remedies] severe stronglyloidiasis Don, Just curious... (and yes I own cats...lol) What do you do for a living??? I only ask cause you really do have alot of knowledge.... Suzi Finance - Get real-time stock quotes Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2002 Report Share Posted August 27, 2002 Don, you may be right...... I've always said God gave us allthe answers we need to cure anything here on earth - we just have to be smart enough to find it.....before we destroy it... Suzi PS and yes the toast did feel good!!!!! Don Eitner wrote: Suzi, We just might be saying these exact same words next life. LOL Thanks. I am healing myself with attitude adjustment, nutrition, exercise, herbs, and whatever else I can find (natural) that works for me. I truly believe in educating oneself. It is nice to have someone you can rely on but it basically boils down to only 'you' in the end. Be in peace and light. Don - Suzanne Nottmeier herbal remedies Tuesday, August 27, 2002 9:38 AM Re: [herbal remedies] severe stronglyloidiasis Don, thanks.... we have some stuff incommon.... no one in my family has any knowledge of herbs.... someone once told me I was a "medicine man" in a past life... maybe that's where we get this obsession from lol... Sorry about your disability.. Good luck on your practice.... I think you'll do good. PS - I have about a dozen cats, 2 inside dogs, 2 livestock guard dogs, goats, a donkey, a cow and chickens...... From your barnyard (little animal activist)) friend, Suzi Don Eitner wrote: Hi Suzi, I, too own cats, 3 of them. So I am quite curious myself ). What I do for a living is nothing at the moment. I collect disability. I am working towards my MH Cert. and Aroma Cert. I have always been interested in herbs ever since I can remember. Plants, and more specifically, their uses for food and healing have been my passion. I could always be found out in the yard eating something and strangely enough, I never poisoned myself. There are no herbalists in my family that I am aware of so I have no idea where I obtained this knowledge from other that a previous incarnation. So that is what I am building on and hope to have my own 'practice' soon. Being a member of this list is extremely helpful for me to see how others respond to questions and to obtain feedback on my own responses (good or bad) it is all learning. Of course knowledge is only 50 %. The other 50% is application of the knowledge which eventually brings wisdom. I do hope that this more than answers your question. However, I am not so vain that I can't see that there are many more on this list with much more knowledge and experience than I have. So I listen and learn and if I can assist anyone then I will certainly do my best and I do welcome feedback from anyone. Don - Suzanne Nottmeier herbal remedies Monday, August 26, 2002 7:52 PM Re: [herbal remedies] severe stronglyloidiasis Don, Just curious... (and yes I own cats...lol) What do you do for a living??? I only ask cause you really do have alot of knowledge.... Suzi Finance - Get real-time stock quotes Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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