Regards from Errol, Narangba, Queensland Australia. (and now I am off to
make a lot of z z z z z z z z z z z z z'dz as I am now very tired).
-----Original Message-----
From: rybiski <rybiskij(AT)thrifty.net>
To: tmic-list(AT)eskimo.com <tmic-list(AT)eskimo.com>
Date: Monday, 21 December, 1998 4:06 PM
Subject: Alternative tm relief
>Dear Readers,
>
>My name is John Rybiski. I was struck with transverse myelitis mid-June
>1998. I suffered greatly from impaired mobility on the left hand side of
>my body. For two weeks I could barely walk, could not not raise my left
>hand and suffered from weak urinary and bowel function. My doctor
>initially thought that I had suffered a stroke. After two MRI's, a
>carotid doppler scan and lots of blood work, I was diagnosed with TM.
>I'm sure that most of you reading this have a similar story. I must say
>that after reading several of other members letters, I was thankfully
>lightly touched with this disease.
>
>ANYWAY,
>
>After hearing from my doctor, "take lots of Tylenol to keep the swelling
>down", I sought the services of an excellent accupuncturist. She saw me
>once a week and put me on a strict diet and herb regimen. This was not
>easy, but I obtained considerable relief and am now almost fully
>recovered.
>
>Briefly, the diet is strictly vegetarian, no meat of any kind (I mean
>not only beef, but no chicken or fish of any kind as well). No eggs, no
>egg whites, no gelatin. Milk products are ok in very small amounts. In
>other words, a very clean diet of primarily of fruits and vegetables
>with very little bread or cheese. The idea being to cut down greatly the
>amount of phlegm and mucuous in the body. So, for me, no pizza or ice
>cream! Think of eating a Snickers candy bar and how much instant phlegm
>it produces - that is what you are trying to cut back on. This ties in
>to the theory that mucuous acts as a transport and nourishment for
>parasites, bacteria and viruses in the body - the TM virus in my case.
>Also, leave out caffiene and greatly reduce sexual activity, these
>strain the nerve pathways that we are trying to heal. Oh yeah, you have
>to cut out stress as much as possible as well.
>
>The herb regimen consisted of a mixture of specific Chinese herbs that
>included astragalus that are boiled and strained to the tune of a quart
>and a half a day! This dose has to be ingested throughout the course of
>the day without fail. I must say that I never tasted anything more
>disgusting in my life! BUT, relief was quick! I had to do this for a
>month. The herbs also lowered the phlegm level and boosted my immune
>system. Raw herbs prepared in this manner are very powerful.
>
>So, thats my experience. If you think that you could benefit from such
>treatment, I would suggest seeking out an experienced, qualified and
>certified accupuncturist who also possesses extensive Chinese herb
>knowledge. Like I said, this was not an easy regimen to follow, but the
>benefits in my case were worth the effort. I only pass on this info
>because of my personal results. Whoever you are, if you are suffering
>from TM you have my greatest sympathy, and maybe this info can speed
>your recovery and bring you some relief.
>
>Regards,
>
>John Rybiski
>