Muscle Testing and Biofeedback Confirmation

Last week I had an appointment with my LLMD and I told him all about my visit with the naturopath and what she uncovered with her biofeedback testing.  He was really intrigued and listened closely while I explained what she had uncovered.  He ran me through his normal list of muscle testing for me and added in a few things to explore this new info.  I was really excited when their testing was in synch with each other.  It's always so validating when two different practitioners with very different testing methods come up with pretty much the same results. These are the results from my muscle testing.

This is on a scale from 1-5 then 0.
Remember that 1= really bad problem  3= active and needs work 5= barely detectable 0= not present
In other words, the higher the number the healthier I am, but the ultimate goal is all zeros.


Test                    Dec '11      1/12       4/12          5/12      7/5     7/31    9/12

Lyme                   4                 4            2               1            0       0          0 

Babesia               3                 2            2                3           5       3           0

Bartonella           3                 2            2                3            0      3           0

Parasites             0                 1            5                0            0       3           4

Viruses               4                 3            3                4            4                    4

Mycoplasma      4                 4            4                4            5       5           4

Yeast/mold/fungi  3              3            4                4            3       3           3

Bacteria             3                 2            3                4            2       2            4

Neurotoxins       4                4                              4            3       2            3

Metals                4                4                               4           3                     3



Interpretation:

AWESOME!  He didn't find ANY signs of active infections of Lyme, Bartonella, OR Babesia!  This is great.  It doesn't mean that they are totally gone, just that they aren't active right now.  If the naturopath was right then it's possible that I really don't have bartonella any more and I just have eggs of the Lyme and Babesia.  When I asked my LLMD if I should be on something to kill them if they do hatch he said that if there are still eggs they will only hatch if the environment if favorable for them and that it's possible they will never hatch.  I like that idea, but I like the idea of being rid of them even better.  I think this is one of those times where the only option is to wait and see if my testing stays at zeros for a long while.  This is the first time I have tested negative for Babesia and the first time I have tested negative for all 3 infections.  This is progress.

In addition, this is also the first time that my highest number is a 3.  Remember 1 = #1 problem, big deal, bad news.  SO right now my worst issues are probably parasites, toxins, and mold.  Each of those is substantial enough to make some one really sick.  I've still got a bit of work to do, but I'm coming along and making progress.

What I was most curious about was the naturopath's discovery of a genetic mutation that effects the way my body metabolizes folic acid.  The mutation is called MTHFR and is probably more common then most people think.  The key thing about this mutation, for me, is that it causes blockages in the detox pathways.  I'm beginning to suspect that a lot of the reason I still have such severe neurological symptoms is because I'm not properly detoxing.  Expensive lab tests are required to confirm exactly which mutation I have and the complexities of how it is effecting my body.  This MTHFR issue causes lots of deficiencies in vitamins and minerals.  These showed up in my biofeedback testing and again in my muscle testing.  My body really wanted B vitamins, folic acid, fatty acids, zinc, etc to address this problem and the associated imbalances.  For now that's all the confirmation I get on this issue.  I have started the protocol for treating this detox issue and I hope it will help me to feel better.  I suspect that I will be doing some lab work soon to get more info because this is a really complex health issue.  I'll do a separate post soon that goes into detail on this mutation and it's significance.

For now, I'm trying to recover from an episode of pretty bad neurological symptoms and twitching.  I'm starting a new protocol that focuses on MTHFR and detoxing and I'll be looking into figuring out where there could be mold in our house and buying an ionizer to help clear the air.  I'm optimistic that we have finally found the piece of the puzzle that will make all the other pieces fall into place.  This MTHFR thing is something I'm going to have to attend to for a long time, possibly for ever, but taking a few vitamins and some folic acid are no biggie if it means I can finally start feeling good and get back to living life.

I hope all of you are finding what you need to live happy and healthy lives.  Thank you for being with me on this journey. 

Questions, comments, and words of encouragement are always welcome.