tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post6266896550094313348..comments2024-03-28T06:11:20.882-06:00Comments on Cooling Inflammation: Healthcare Practitioners: Modern Flint-Knappers?Dr. Art Ayershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01727664149735013259noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-501588801775449942011-08-21T19:29:56.474-06:002011-08-21T19:29:56.474-06:00Hello Dr Ayers,
I have a bizarre story and I'...Hello Dr Ayers,<br /> I have a bizarre story and I'd love to be able to pick your brain for a few minutes. I recently came across this site looking for information/treatments for a rare rheumatologic disorder. I've recently been diagnosed with - SAPHO Syndrome - autoimmune w/bone and skin involvement. I've had palmar/plantar pustulosis x 9 months and sacroiliitis x 7 months. Initially it was diagnosed separately as dishydrotic eczema and SI Joint dysfunction. CT of pelvis this summer shows a huge gap in the SI joint w/a large amount of bone loss from the ilium side and the total body bone scan lit up the right clavicle, right distal femur, and thoracic spine in addition to the SI Joint. I'm awaiting the results of the bone bx.<br /> I was a nurse in a university hospital setting for 26+ years - 12 years in limb salvage and then 14 years in critical care. I can remember patients telling me that they felt they were seeing buzzards circling the bed - referring to the entourage of med students, intern, residents, chief resident, and attending MD visiting them on the daily rounds. I originally thought this hilarious, but now after being a patient for several months, I can personally relate to their "point of view". <br /> Coming upon your site everything sort of clicked into place, if you consider my medical history. As a child I was plagued by 2-4 bouts of "tonsillitis" yearly. This was treated w/antibiotics. Age 25 developed IBS, age 29-severe chronic insomnia, age 36-muscle aches w/fibromyalgia diagnosis. Chronic constipation from age 30 until age 48. At that time I had found some really good probiotics and an elimination diet indicated that I had real trouble digesting anything with soy. I quit eating most processed foods at that time & my digestion and BM's improved about 75%. I am now 51.<br /> Fast forward to 9 months ago - I had received a botox injection into my neck and upper back for severe spasming from fibro myofascial pain. One to two weeks later the rash started and 2 months after that the SI Joint pain. You can imagine my shock after I saw the CT & bone scan.<br /> The treatments for this syndrome includes the usual immune suppressing rheumatologic drugs, which I don't want to take, but may not have a choice, if I want to save my pelvis from further deterioration. I will soon have to decide on a regimen of methotrexate & sulphasalazine, and if ineffective, then the biologics like Enbrel or Remicade. In the mean time, I've decided on a home regimen of following your diet as closely as possible w/the addition whey protein drinks, vegetable/fruit smoothies, (not too much fruit) lactoferrin, Vit K, and possibly a Strontium supplement in addition to my usual supplements. I'm refusing the Fosamax that was ordered. I already supplement w/vitamin D 5,600IU, vitamin C 2gms, Omega 3 2gms, MVI, Coenzyme Q-10, & Cal/Mag. I've also considered my prior exposure to mutiple pathogens as part of the etiopathogenetic mechanism for both my fibro and this current sydrome-but no MD seems to "what to go there." What about an underlying viral or mycoplasma infection or what about that botox? The only abnormal lab so far is a CRP of 10. Any thoughts, comments, or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.<br /><br />Thanks again, Ms Mimi.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-350126948624355762011-08-10T10:58:18.470-06:002011-08-10T10:58:18.470-06:00Hi Dr. Ayers,
A week before I got strep and a sinu...Hi Dr. Ayers,<br />A week before I got strep and a sinus infection I noticed my blood glucose levels were elevated significantly (I am not diabetic but I test regularly because of Dr. Eades). When I got the infections I was prescribed antibiotics. I did not want to take them but after 5 days of suffering through the sinus infection (strep went away on it's own) I took them. <br /><br />My blood sugars are still slightly elevated (usually about 103 after eating meat and veggies...usually after same meal it is about 85). <br /><br />I also feel really tired and sluggish. <br /><br />How long do you think my glucose levels are going to stay elevated? Anything I can do to speed up the process of returning to normal? Anything in particular I can do to get my gut flora back to normal??<br /><br />Thank you so much!<br /><br />I did go see a doctor and raised these same questions and was told 103 is not elevated and that my gut flora would return to normal in a few days - just eat yogurt (which I avoid because it spikes my glucose)Ange Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15731427093813057646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-89150968406910061812010-08-24T11:41:49.906-06:002010-08-24T11:41:49.906-06:00This is pretty far-fetched, especially since the m...This is pretty far-fetched, especially since the medical community has zero grasp of this. My son had gi issues from 1 week of age, but had absolutely no signs of autism until after he spent a month on antibiotics. When I try to discuss this correlation with doctors I get a "Carp in headlights look". Some won't even respond to me. No concept of gut flora. It's not as though the lights are on but no ones home, there's not even a light bulb in the socket.Mrs. Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02144247274657295271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-42662603064372678652009-09-21T12:06:05.826-06:002009-09-21T12:06:05.826-06:00I should have disclosed that my source for flint k...I should have disclosed that my source for flint knapping hygiene was "Clan of the Cave Bear."<br /><br />I was just trying to make the point that just because we value the products of specialists in our community, it does not mean that these individuals or their occupations are inherently safe. Healthcare practitioners have a long history of carrying disease.<br /><br /> We should also be careful around those who produce our food, e.g. farmers and ranchers, since they use large amounts of harmful materials, e.g. antibiotics.Dr. Art Ayershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01727664149735013259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-79522419980834471862009-09-20T07:59:19.456-06:002009-09-20T07:59:19.456-06:00As to flintknapping..
Are you making a joke that ...As to flintknapping..<br /><br />Are you making a joke that I have missed or can you quote a source for your statements?Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00267448055279497444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-66067742553493108022009-09-20T03:05:18.568-06:002009-09-20T03:05:18.568-06:00I really would like to know where you found your d...I really would like to know where you found your data on ancient flint knappers. As a modern knapper and student of archeology i have not come across any data that suggests anything quite as outlandish as your proposal that knappers were outcasts. It is much more likely that everyone had at least a small hand in the production of stone tools.Hairy Monkeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-39300553907600275002009-04-08T01:28:00.000-06:002009-04-08T01:28:00.000-06:00Sabio,I have to confess to playful sarcasm. Part ...Sabio,<BR/>I have to confess to playful sarcasm. Part of the joke is that my wife is a nurse, which makes me a healthcare worker enabler. So, I deserve to have my gut purged and replaced before setting foot in public places.<BR/><BR/>I am just posing an obvious problem. Our hospitals are not safe. You can watch Clostridium colonization take place in patients -- increasing day by day. It is very sad to see the impact on newborns.<BR/><BR/>I think that a serious effort must be made to continuously flush out trouble making bacteria from caretaker guts. Maybe they should take special healthcare yogurt several times a day. It could be laced with bacteriophages to attack Clostridium and other problem bacteria. Or perhaps prebiotic additives could be used to discourage the problem flora. Anything would be better than just ignoring the problem.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for visiting.<BR/>ArtDr. Art Ayershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01727664149735013259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-72373843345505908382009-04-03T17:52:00.000-06:002009-04-03T17:52:00.000-06:00I don't think I followed your suggestion about scr...I don't think I followed your suggestion about screening health care providers -- were you being playfully sarcastic? If not, I'd love to hear more of your practical ideas on this?Sabio Lantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12963476276106907984noreply@blogger.com