Rheumatoid Diseases an Infection

Are Rheumatoid Diseases an Infection:

In the past few years, it appears that most researchers now believe that the Rheumatoid Diseases are due to an infectious etiology, or they are caused by some type of germ. Dr. Wyburn-Mason in his book clearly summarizes the medical literature with his ex of investigators only serve to confirm his own findings. Dr. Wyburn- Mason discusses, compares, explains and analyzes many answers to numerous unanswered questions relating to the Rheumatoid Diseases. He presents documented evidence which demonstrates significant improvement and in many cases, complete remission when treated by anti-amoebic drugs of all the Rheumatoid Diseases. He lists in his book comparison after comparison proving that the Rheumatoid Diseases are infective in their cause or that they are caused by an invading germ organism. Time does not permit a detailed discussion of these events; but in a very short summary, let me list some comparing factors he demonstrated to prove this infection etiology
or cause. The following symptoms and signs are very often seen in infections of one type or another as well as the various Rheumatoid Diseases: Fever, loss of appetite, weight loss, increased sedimentation rate in blood, enlarged lymph glands, increased gammaglobulin in
blood, enlarged spleen, granulomas, anemias, increase or decrease of white blood cells, increased plasmocytes, decrease of blood platelets, increased paraproteins, increased cryoglobulins in blood, evidence of amyloidosis, increased eosinophils in blood, allergic reactions, Jarisch Herxheimer reaction, atrophy of stomach and small intestine lining, presence of rheumatoid and antinuclear factor in blood, return to normal of most of preceding abnormalities following treatment with anti-amoebic drugs.
Treatment does not correct any damage that has already been done by the amoebae to the tissues, but the progress of the disease is usually arrested. Therefore, any arthritic deformities remain but the pain, swelling, stiffness and redness all gradually go away. Some patients may become reinfected and depending upon the severity, they may have to return for re-treatment. Dr. Blount advises patients that one way to prevent re-infection is to make certain all water pipes in one’s house are copper, since copper kills the amoebae very effectively. Also, since chlorine doesn’t kill amoebae [efficiently] and they grow rapidly in swimming pools, especially in warm water, he advises placing plates of copper in the pool itself. [Further research has shown that the more effective treatment is the use of a copper algaecide, as suggested by William E. Catterall, Sc.D. Bio-GuardTM MSA Algicide (Bio-Lab, Decatur, Georgia) contains 7% copper in
the form of a soluble triethanolamine complex. Recommended treatment is 4oz./5000 gal, or 0.4 ppm copper added. Ed.]

Anti-amoebic Treatment of Rheumatoid Disease

We have found that the majority of patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis respond well to treatment by using Metronidazole and Allopurinol. The Allopurinol, according to Dr. Wyburn-Mason interferes with the enzyme systems of the amoebae and this is the reason
for its effectiveness. The Metronidazole itself or its metabolites seem to actually kill the amoebae and are primarily responsible for causing the Herxheimer reaction if given in the proper dosage. I usually routinely begin treatment of my Rheumatoid Arthritis patients
by giving 3 primary medications.
1. One cc of Depot Medrol is given on the day the patient comes to my office. This is a cortisone-like medication that prevents a severe Herxheimer reaction. As more amoebae are killed at first, the “flu-like” symptoms can be quite severe and the Depot Medrol lasts about 7-10 days. Because of this, many patients notice fairly severe
flu-symptoms the second and third week of treatment after the Depot Medrol has worn off. I don’t like to use cortisone-like medications for any condition normally, but I find it very appropriate in this treatment.
2. Secondly, I give a prescription for Allopurinol or ZyloprimTM, 300 mg. tablets. The patient takes 1 tablet 3 times daily for 1 week then stops this medication.
3. I also give a prescription for Metronidazole, 250 mg. tablets, to be taken in divided doses, two days in a row each week for 6 weeks. For a patient who weighs around 200 pounds, I recommend 2000 mg. daily or 2 tablets with meals and 2 at bedtime two at bedtime two days in a row, each week for six weeks. For a 150 pound patient, I give 1,500 mg. daily or 2 tablets with each meal and none at bedtime. For a person who weighs over 225 pounds, I prescribe 3 tablets with each meal or 2,360 mg. daily. I have the patient begin both medications the next day after the Depot Medrol injection. In addition to the above medications, I prescribe a special diet and various supplements that I will mention later. Also, I check each involved joint to determine if any of the nerves are inflamed and inject the affected nerves when appropriate. I will also go into detail tomorrow concerning the techniques and theory involved with intra neural injections. I have the patient make an appointment to return for evaluation in 6 or 7 weeks.
When the patient returns for the second or follow-up visit, I usually see one of three things that have happened:
1. The patient has no more arthritic pains and the involved joints are not inflamed anymore even though the patient may have had no Herxheimer reaction, or a moderate or a severe reaction. I do not give any further medication to these patients but advise continuing the diet along with continuing the supplements for another 2-3 months.
2. Some patients returning may be no better at all and have had no Herxheimer reaction at all. With these patients, I re-evaluate the previous diagnosis and if the original diagnosis was wrong, I change the treatment accordingly. With this situation, one of two things has happened: The diagnosis is wrong and the patient doesn’t have Rheumatoid Arthritis or the patient’s particular amoebae are not sensitive or responsive to the medication given and with these patients I
will usually change to another anti-amoebic medication.
3. The third thing I may see on the second return visit is a patient who has had a mild, moderate or severe Herxheimer reaction and usually is somewhat to greatly improved but still has arthritic pains and symptoms and some evidence of inflammation in the involved joints. Should they seem to be reacting to medication, I may prescribe an additional 4 weeks of Metronidazole. If they have had only a mild Herxheimer reaction, I may change the medication to a different anti-amoebic drug. It really depends on the particular patient response