The BEST Christmas ever!!!

Sit down , or hold on to something!!! Ken and I have an appointment at Vanderbilt on Dec 21ST!!!!!  We are making our travel plans and rearranging our holiday plans to anything short and sweet.  I never thought a "Charlie brown" Christmas tree could look so bright!!!!  

Whew! I've gone from down on the kitchen floor, sitting in peed pants and the unknown to complete euphoric promise in 2 weeks time!!                                  Okay guys, Lets get this party started......

By the way, everyones cookies will be late this year Wink

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RRMSii since 3/84; SPMS since 2/05. Rifampin, Azithromycin, Tindamax Flagylii Copaxone, Avonex, Novantrone, Provigil, 5gm NACi, 5gm VitC, 5000IU VitD3 & more. EDSS 5.5 to 6.5.  Can't wa

Kim, Ken, Not to burst your

Kim, Ken, Not to burst your bubbleWink, but this will not be the best Christmas ever; NEXT one, and the one after that, and the one after that...THOSE, each and every one of them, will be better and better, for both of you! Laughing

But seriously, this is truly a sea-change from a few days ago and I could not be more thrilled at the news!

The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world’s problems.  Mohandas Gandhi

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The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world’s problems. Mohandas Gandhi

We could have a

We could have a cookie-tossing party. Wait a minute - maybe that means something else. Oh, well. But MacK is right - with the attitude you two have, every day is a party, anyway. This is out of the sky - what a deserved gift!

 

Rica PPMSi EDSSi 6.7 at beginning - now 2. Began CAPi Sept, 2004 with Rifampin 150 mg 2xd, Doxyi 100 mg 2xd, added regular pulses Jan 2005. Jan 2006 switched to Doxy, Azith, cont. flagyli total 48 pulses NC USA

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3/9 Symptoms returning. Began 5 abxi protocol 5/9 Rifampin 600, Amoxicillini 1000, Doxyi 200, MWF Azith 250, flagyli 1000. Caffeine pills with AM abxi Began Sept 04 PPMSi EDSSi 6.7 Now good days EDSS 1

What great news.   And

What great news.   And even if Christmas is overshadowed by the antibioticsi, it will be a memorable one.   And a good reference date for future comparison.  

Michele (UK) GFAi: Wheldon CAPi 1st May 2006. Daily Doxyi, Azi MWF, metroi pulse. Zoo keeper for Ella, RRMSi, At worse EDSSi 9, 3 months later 7 now 5.5 Wheldon CAP 16th March 2006

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Michèle (UK) GFAi: Wheldon CAPi 1st May 2006. Daily Doxyi, Azi MWF, metroi pulse.

Congratulations and let us

Congratulations and let us know how the appointment goes. On Wheldon protocol for MSi since April, 2006.  doxyi 200 mgs daily, zithromax 250 mgs 3x/ week , Flagyli Pulses start end Sept., LDNi 2004. Gad-enhanced MRI of brain and spine shows NO NEW DISEASE ACTIVITY and one lesion diminishing in size on 9/30.

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On Wheldon protocol for MSi since April, 2006.  doxyi 200 mgs daily, zithromax 250 mgs 3x/ week , Flagyli Pulses start end Sept., LDNi 2004. Gad-enhanced MRI of brain and spine shows NO NEW DISEASE ACTIVITY and one lesion diminishing in size on 9/30. Ma

Kim,  Joyous news!  Good

Kim,  Joyous news!  Good things come to those who look for them, knock on doors, make phone calls, write letters, and ask for them.  You may have better Christmases in the future, but you can't beat this one for HOPE.  Bless you both,

Joyce~caregiver-advocate in Dallas for Steve J (SPMSi).  CAPi since August 06, antivirals, heavy metals chelation, LDNi, antifungals, Lunesta, GF/CF & alkalizing diet, Lauricidin, oral IgGi/lactoferrin/IGF-1 booster, astaxanthin, gamma oryzanol, TD glutathione gel.

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Joyce~caregiver-advocate in Dallas for Steve J (SPMSi).  CAPi since August 06, Cpni, Mpn, B. burgdorferi, systemic candidiasis, EBVi, CMV & other herpes family viral infectionsi, elevated heavy metals, gluten+casein sensitivity. 

Kim After all the effort


Kim
After all the effort you and your husband have made it has paid off.  And you did not have to wait long for your appointment at all.  I had to wait 2 months.  So it looks like we will be going down this road together.  My appointment is the 17th.  So off we go.....
Lori


Minocycline 100 mg QDi, NACi 400 mg QD, vitamin B12 injection weekly, varous supplementsi, anxiously awaiting appointment at Vanderbilt Dec 17 so I can get started on full protocol.

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Started Vanderbilt protocoli 1/9/08  Rifampin twice a day, azithromycin MWF, Tindamax for 7 days out of a month at 250 mg three times a day,  b12 injection monthly NACi daily, DHA, calcium pyruvate, prilosec, low dose naltrexone 4.5 mg

Hi Kim, Congrats!    Those

Hi Kim,

Congrats!    Those docs at Vanderbilt are some of Santa's most talented elves.     Please let us know how the visit goes.    We're all pulling for you... 

On Combined Antibiotic Protocol for Cpni in Rosaceai 01/06 - 07/07, On Vit D3 + NACi since 07/07 and daily FIRi Sauna since 08/07

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Treatment for Rosaceai

  • CAPi:  01/06-07/07
  • High-Dose Vit D3, NACi:  07/07-11/08
  • Intermtnt CAP, HDose Vit D3:  11/08-01/09
  • HDose Vit D3, Mg, Zn: 01/09-

Kim, that is such wonderful

Kim, that is such wonderful news, after all this time!.............SarahSmile
   
An Itinerary in Light and Shadow...........Completed Stratton/Wheldon regime for aggressive secondary progressive MSi in June 2007, after four years, three of which intermittent.   Still slowly improving and no exacerbation since starting. EDSSi was 7, now 2, less on a good day.

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Completed Stratton/Wheldon regime for aggressive secondary progressive MSi in June 2007, after nearly four years, three of which intermittent.   Still improving and no relapses since starting. EDSSi was 7, but most days I could pass for as good as new.

Kim, I am soooo happy for

Kim, I am soooo happy for you & Ken.

The beginning, a means to a better ending!  You must have caught them with a cancellation, it is a miracle indeed.

I wish you God speed on your trip.  Make a list for the doc, check it twice, or 3 or 4 times, lol

I don't want to toss my cookies!  I hate that, lol  GACK!

Merry Christmas, Peace on Earth & good will to all mankind

CFIDSi/ME 25yrs, FMSi, IBSi, EBVi, Cpni, (insomnia - melatonini, GABA, tarazadone, temazepam, novocyclopine, allergy formula, 2 gm tryptophan), Natural HRT peri-M, NACi 2.5 gm, 6-07 Doxy 200 mg day pm, Azith 375 mg M/W/Fday, 12-3-07 4th pulse 1 X 375 mg 3day

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CFIDSi/ME, FMSi, MCS, IBSi, EBVi, CMV, Cpni, H1, chronic insomnia, Lyme, HME, Babesia, Natural HRT-menopause, NAC 2.4 gm,Full CAP 6-2-07, all supplementsi+Sea Kelp,Iodorol, Inositol, Chitosan, L lysine Pulse#25 01-27-10 1gm Flagyli/day-5 days

I agree, Kim, starting CAPi

I agree, Kim, starting CAPi anytime of the year is like Christmas. My husband's recovery on CAP is the BEST Christmas present ever and it's the gift that keeps on giving. Best of luck to you and Ken on your voyage! Lexy --------------- "Chance favors the prepared mind." --Louis Pasteur Husband treating MSi with CAP

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--------------- "Chance favors the prepared mind." --Louis Pasteur Husband treating MSi with CAPi

I now find I get more

I now find I get more excited about each new shipment of azithromycin from overseas than I ever did over a flashlight or pair of socks.  

CAPi for M.S. since 8/2007. Currently: 100 mg Dox. (2 x day), 250 mg Zith (3 x week). Second pulse metronidazolei 12/2007.

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CAPi for M.S. 8/2007 - 3/2009.  Twentieth pulse metronidazolei + INHi completed 3/12/2009.  Intermittent treatment thereafter until 8/7/2009.  

Does Kris Kringle deliver

Does Kris Kringle deliver abxi???

The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world’s problems.  Mohandas Gandhi

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The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world’s problems. Mohandas Gandhi

lmao HD, ur very

lmao HD,

ur very funny!

CFIDSi/ME 25yrs, FMSi, IBSi, EBVi, Cpni, (insomnia - melatonini, GABA, tarazadone, temazepam, novocyclopine, allergy formula, 2 gm tryptophan), Natural HRT peri-M, NACi 2.5 gm, 6-07 Doxy 200 mg day pm, Azith 375 mg M/W/Fday, 12-3-07 4th pulse 1 X 375 mg 3day

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CFIDSi/ME, FMSi, MCS, IBSi, EBVi, CMV, Cpni, H1, chronic insomnia, Lyme, HME, Babesia, Natural HRT-menopause, NAC 2.4 gm,Full CAP 6-2-07, all supplementsi+Sea Kelp,Iodorol, Inositol, Chitosan, L lysine Pulse#25 01-27-10 1gm Flagyli/day-5 days

Lori,  I felt so bad that

Lori,

 I felt so bad that you waited 2 months for an appointment at Vanderbilt and I flew in and must have taken a cancellation or something.either way we need to get in there NOW!!!!   I know this will be our life altering challenge and we are ready! We need to keep track of our triumphs and disapointments so lets do this together!  Wink Best of luck!

 

 

16 yrs RRMSi - 2yrs SPMS. Copaxone, Avonex, Novantrone, Provigil, 5 gm NACi, 5 gm VitC, 5000 IU VitD3, 2295 mg Curcumin, and other supplementsi. EDSS 5.5 good days, 6.5 bad days.  Can't wait to lose brain fog and wear girl shoes.

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RRMSi since 3/84; SPMS since 2/05. Rifampin, Azithromycin, Tindamax Flagyli Copaxone, Avonex, Novantrone, Provigil, 5gm NACi, 5gm VitC, 5000IU VitD3 & more. EDSS 5.5 to 6.5.  Can't wa

Katman, What kind of

Katman, What kind of cookies are you talking about? You and I seem to be on the same page with our fight hard and remember to be able to laugh at yourself attitude! Ken and  I know that this may be only the first step; but its atleast in the right direction this time!!!!   Thank you so much for just being you!!!

  

 

 

 

16 yrs RRMSi - 2yrs SPMS. Copaxone, Avonex, Novantrone, Provigil, 5 gm NACi, 5 gm VitC, 5000 IU VitD3, 2295 mg Curcumin, and other supplementsi. EDSS 5.5 good days, 6.5 bad days.  Can't wait to lose brain fog and wear girl shoes.

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RRMSi since 3/84; SPMS since 2/05. Rifampin, Azithromycin, Tindamax Flagyli Copaxone, Avonex, Novantrone, Provigil, 5gm NACi, 5gm VitC, 5000IU VitD3 & more. EDSS 5.5 to 6.5.  Can't wa

MacK  You hit the nail on

MacK

 You hit the nail on the head when you said this will only be the start of our best christmas ever! Ken always says that if you continue to do what your already doing then you will continue to get what you have already got. This is definatly one of those times.  Have a very Merry Christmas as we will be heading to "the appointment"!

 

16 yrs RRMSi - 2yrs SPMS. Copaxone, Avonex, Novantrone, Provigil, 5 gm NACi, 5 gm VitC, 5000 IU VitD3, 2295 mg Curcumin, and other supplementsi. EDSS 5.5 good days, 6.5 bad days.  Can't wait to lose brain fog and wear girl shoes.

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RRMSi since 3/84; SPMS since 2/05. Rifampin, Azithromycin, Tindamax Flagyli Copaxone, Avonex, Novantrone, Provigil, 5gm NACi, 5gm VitC, 5000IU VitD3 & more. EDSS 5.5 to 6.5.  Can't wa

Kim Don't feel bad.  I'm

Kim
Don't feel bad.  I'm glad you got the appointment also.  That's all that matters.  And it will be so helpful for the two of us to be at the same starting point.  We can help each other through it as well as receive lots of advice from others who have been there before us.  I'll post as soon as I get back 
Lori



Minocycline 100 mg QDi, NACi 400 mg QD, vitamin B12 injection weekly, varous supplementsi, anxiously awaiting appointment at Vanderbilt Dec 17 so I can get started on full protocol.

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Started Vanderbilt protocoli 1/9/08  Rifampin twice a day, azithromycin MWF, Tindamax for 7 days out of a month at 250 mg three times a day,  b12 injection monthly NACi daily, DHA, calcium pyruvate, prilosec, low dose naltrexone 4.5 mg

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