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Parasites

 

In 1997, I became dramatically ill practically overnight. For nine

months, I went from doctor to doctor to doctor until I had reached a

total of 27 doctors. My symptoms included severe joint pain and

muscle aches. The joint pain was so bad that I would often cry myself

to sleep. My balance was off. I felt as though I was always fall to

the left when sitting in a chair and even had to prop myself up on one

side with pillow at night because I always felt as though I was

rolling out of the bed. I was severely fatigued and could not walk

without difficulty for several months. I had fevers, pressure in my

ears, nosebleeds, blurry vision, muscle twitching, burning sensations

in my arms and legs, rapid heartbeat, nausea, and more. Every symptom

imaginable became my reality. I can't think of many symptoms that I

didn't have. I felt as though I had the flu every day for over a year.

 

Some sources estimate that 85-95% of the population may be infected by

parasites. These may not be causing notable illness and most of those

infected may be asymptomatic but why let another organism feed on your

body and potentially setting yourself up for more serious problems later?

 

Symptoms of parasitic infection can include:

 

* Diarrhea

* Gas

* Fevers

* Constipation

* Bloating

* Allergies of many kinds

* Nausea

* Itching

* Fatigue

* Burning sensations in the stomach

* Sleep Disorders

* Cough

* Distention of the abdomen

* Memory and concentration issues

 

* Irritable Bowel Syndrome

* Joint and muscle aches and pains

* Hives

* Mucus in the stool

* Poor immune response

* Rashes

* Teeth grinding

 

 

I made every effort to do my research and diagnose myself based on my

symptoms and every resource I could find. I was tested for nearly

everything. Well, everything except parasites. In fact, I went to an

infectious disease doctor at Stanford University and even asked about

doing parasite testing to which he responded that my symptoms did not

seem to be of parasitic etiology and refused to do a test for it.

Many months later, another doctor did a Comprehensive Digestive Stool

Analysis from Great Smokies Diagnostic Laboratories. The test

revealed many answers. The following parasites were found:

 

Scott CDSA

 

The doctors felt as though I had my answers, but the road back to

health was to be a long one. I took so many different anti-parasitic

drugs including Flagyl, Trovan, Yodoxin, as well as Diflucan,

Nystatin, and other preparations to reduce problems with Candida that

were created by several doctors trying various combinations of

antibiotics before discovering that I didn't have a bacterial

infection. If there is one lesson to be learned, it is not to take

antibiotics unless you really need them. Antibiotics do not help

viral infections and a large percentage of infections that people

consume antibiotics for are in fact viral.

 

Further, the parasites caused Leaky Gut Syndrome, a condition whereby

the lining of the digestive system is damaged in such a way that

larger than normal particles of food and other substances pass through

the intestines and into the bloodstream. When they reach the

bloodstream, the immune system reacts to these particles as they are

not expected and a host of symptoms can result.

 

Beyond that, it is not uncommon for parasites to lead to food

allergies which themselves cause symptoms throughout the body. And if

that wasn't bad enough, Candida usually enters the picture. It is a

vicious cycle and one that you want to make every effort to break out of.

 

If you are healthy, as a maintenance protocol, I would investigate

doing an annual parasite cleanse using herbal products that are

readily available at most health food stores such as ParaGONE. There

is also a list of products that I have looked into in the past at the

bottom of this document. For more serious cleansing, review the

offerings at Arise and Shine.

 

If, on the other hand, you have any symptoms of parasitic infection or

believe that you may have a parasitic infection, I would urge you to

consult with your doctor. This is not something to be taken lightly.

I would also suggest that you find a doctor will to perform a

Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis. Though this test is not known

by most mainstream doctors, it may have been the only reason that I

was able to return to a better state of health after being diagnosed

properly.

 

Sadly, however, I will acknowledge that parasite testing in the US is

about as bad as it gets. I do believe that almost everyone has

parasites which are potentially destructive. Thus, if you have any

chronic health conditions, I would definitely consider the possibility

that parasites may be a part of the picture. They are incredibly easy

to get though often much harder to get rid of.

 

I have found energetic testing to be incredibly useful when it comes

to parasites. Practitioners that utilize EDS/EAV can often shed some

light on a complex health picture. Additionally, ART (autonomic

response testing) from Dr. Klinghardt is an exceptional way to help

figure out what is stressing the body and what needs to be dealt with

- even how to deal with it.

 

I am also a believer in the use of glutamine to heal the lining of the

digestive system. Glutamine supports the intestinal lining and may

help deal with issues related to Leaky Gut Syndrome. I also take high

doses of probiotics to ensure a good balance of normal flora. There

are some parasites that are actually benefited by probiotic organisms.

That said, this is another reason that I suggest you see a doctor of

you have a parasitic condition suspected.

 

In July 2005 after having worked on what was believe to be the sole

cause of my ongoing health challenges, it was discovered that I

actually had Lyme Disease. This changed the picture in a drastic way.

However, parasites are almost always a part of the Lyme picture as

well and most certainly have been in my case. One has to address all

of the different aspects of the body in order to get well. Parasites

are certainly one of the aspects that needs to be investigated and

dealt with.

 

As part of my addressing the various facets that may be related to my

health condition, I started once again to implement options for

reducing parasitic load in 2006. Though my stool tests have not shown

the presence of any organisms for years, I firmly believe we all have

them and we all have to work on the many layers of any chronic

illness. These " syndromes " are not mono-factorial.

 

My latest treatment modality was the Sputnik capsule which helps to

expel parasites from the body. I learned about this from Dr.

Klinghardt and definitely find it to be an interesting approach. I

will say that it isn't the most comfortable thing to do. After

swallowing the capsule, you will likely feel many electrical zaps and

spasms (some quite intense) as it works its way through the body. It

is definitely an experience.

 

I would also highly recommend a review of the information on parasites

available from Dr. Klinghardt. If there has been one single influence

that has changed my thoughts in this area, it has been Dr. Klinghardt.

You can find his protocol on my Protocols page.

 

I have also collected a wealth of information on parasites in my

Helpful Links.

 

In Better Health,

Scott