Jenna’s Lyme Blog

In 2009, “Science Magazine” published a newly released paper from Whittemore Peterson Institute about the existence of XMRV, (which stands for xenotropic murine leukemia virus related virus,) which looked to be a causative agent in CFS, Fibromyalgia, Prostate Cancer and several other neuro-immune disorders.

The race was on.

All around the world there were doors opened for research scientists to apply this remarkable discovery and try to find better diagnostic tools, better treatment and of course – the great career maker – finding a cure.

Posted on May 20th, 2010 under Chronic Lyme Disease, Neurological Lyme disease, Personal stories, Research and Development. Tags: CFS/ME, Chronic Lyme disease, Fibromyalgia, XMRV. Comments: 7

I repeatedly try to reassure those who have failed on one or many protocols that it may just be the unique mixture of diseases and immune response, and/or immune strength. It is devastating as this reader will tell you after her most recent commitment to Marshall Protocol.  Meet Mindy who has suffered unbearably.

Posted on May 8th, 2010 under Chronic Lyme Disease, Co-infections, Personal stories, Treatment Protocols. Tags: Chronic Lyme disease, CPN, Marshall protocol. Comments: 3

The reason Vitamin C was chosen for such an important Lyme fighting role is that Vitamin C is truly a nutrient extraordinaire. Research abounds to show that vitamin C is a key vital substance required for many fundamental processes in the body, including the biosynthesis of collagen, the activation of the fat-transporting molecule, carnitine; it assists in the manufacture of the hormones adrenaline and cortisone; it acts as an electron transporter in many enzymatic reactions; it helps protect the integrity of blood vessels; it is a promoter of healthy gums, an important factor in radiation protection, a regulator of cholesterol levels, a free radical detoxifier and an immune-specific, boosting agent.

Posted on May 7th, 2010 under Chronic Lyme Disease, Coping with Lyme Disease, Discussion, Product Reviews, Treatment Protocols. Tags: chronic l, Salt/C Protocol, Vitamin C, yme disease. Comments: 8

Gary Wormser, MD, lead author of the IDSA guidelines, attributes many chronic Lyme symptoms to “the aches and pains of daily living.”

Posted on May 5th, 2010 under Chronic Lyme Disease, Coping with Lyme Disease, Discussion, Lyme News, Personal stories. Tags: Chronic Lyme disease, Undr Our Skin, Violence. Comments: 5