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| I am a 32 year old man with multiple sclerosis. Four and a half years ago I had my first MRI because I was experiencing symptoms that included spasms and intense pain in my left arm, leg, and face. An MRI is a scanned image of the brain that can be used to locate lesions and other anomalies as an aid to diagnosis. In my case, the diagnosis was relapsing remitting MS. |
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| My first MRI showed lesions in my brain. At that time, I did not take any medications, but I saw an acupuncturist, did yoga regularly, experimented with different diets, and began a protocol of dietary supplements. Two years later, a second MRI showed a considerable increase in both the number and size of the lesions, discouraging news. It also indicated several new lesions on the brain stem. My neurologist prescribed Avonex, but I was not convinced that this was the best treatment for me, especially because of the possible side effects. I decided, with some difficulty, that instead of Avonex I would try bee venom therapy, a course I had been contemplating for almost two years. |
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| Since I began BVT two years ago, the results have been impressive. My energy has increased, I have fewer symptoms, and I feel a general overall improvement. I meet with my acupuncturist three times a year to plan a BVT and supplement protocol. Besides BVT, my regimen includes adequate rest, exercise, vitamin C, various supplements (including essential fatty acids [EFA] and antioxidants), yoga, love in my life, and a healthy diet with no alcohol, caffeine, or drugs, and a minimum of sweets. My wife Tina, my friends, and my family have been very supportive. A little over a year ago, I began keeping my own bees, something I find both therapeutic and fun. I have made significant progress since I started BVT, and I want to share with you exciting news regarding my most recent (third) MRI. |
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| After two years of BVT, I decided to seek out a new neurologist to see what western medicine had to say about my progress. The new MRI again showed a significant change, but this time there was an IMPROVEMENT! A radiologist compared my most recent MRI to the one from two years ago and made some dramatic findings. § Of the lesions present in my brain, only six are active lesions. There are NO NEW LESIONS! § The total number of lesions has DECREASED. § Of the lesions present two years ago, NONE have increased in size and many have DECREASED! § Several of the lesions on the brain stem have DISAPPEARED! |
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| My new neurologist said that this was the first time he had seen an MRI improve for a patient on an "alternative" therapy. Although he had heard patients say that they felt better using various alternatives, he had never before seen an MRI to match that statement. He was curious enough to ask me questions about it such as: "How many bees do you use? How much does it cost? How often do you sting?" In his case, conventional medicine was impressed. |
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| I now have an MRI that is consistent with the positive effects of my bee venom therapy. It has been obvious to me for the last year that BVT was producing positive and noticeable results; now I have an MRI to demonstrate that there are physiological changes in my brain consistent with how I have been feeling. This is great news! I am thrilled to report this news and hope to continue being as well as I can be. Bee Informed has played a vital role in my learning about BVT, as has the ongoing discussion on the Apinet Listserve. |
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| Most of all, it has been important for me to take control of my own health care, do my own research, make my own choices, and find the treatment that is right for me. |
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| From:
BEE INFORMED, THE JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN APITHERAPY SOCIETY
Winter issue, 1999/2000 Vol . 6, No. 4 |
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