Lyme Health

Cumanda

admin — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 13:16:13 +0000

Some Lyme disease patients supplement or even replace their antibiotic regiment for Bartonella coinfection with the herbal supplement marketed under the name of Cumanda, an extract of the bark of the plant campsiandra angustifolia.

One popular brand often purchased by Lyme disease patients is distributed by Nutramedix, who sells the tincture form in individual 30 ml bottles, with lot numbers and expiration dates stamped on the packaging.

Instructions listed on the bottle are for 4-10 drops to be placed in a glass of pure water for one minute before drinking twice a day.

It appears from unsubstantiated internet blog posts that some patients combine this herbal supplement with the herbal supplements Samento and/or a product called HH caps.

Despite the anecdotal reports on the internet as to it’s usefulness, there are no scientific studies supporting the efficacy of Cumanda in the treatment of Bartonella infection.

In addition, because it is a supplement Cumanda is not regulated by the United States Food and Drug Administration and the product does not have meet the safety and usefulness requirements of a pharmaceutical grade product.

Many physicians advise against self-medicating with unrequlated herbal supplements, especially in the setting of unknown drug-drug interactions.

May 18, 2009

admin — Mon, 18 May 2009 19:13:43 +0000

NBC Newsman Writes About His Sister’s Struggle With Lyme Disease

Writer John Baiata writes about his sister Sue’s struggle with Lyme disease and her subsequent suicide.

Rife Frequencies for Treatment of Brucella Infection

admin — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 15:27:55 +0000

Rife treatment is used by some Lyme disease patients who think they are coinfected with Brucella.

There are two main species of particular concern for causing human disease. Brucella abortus is (aka Bang’s bacillus) is found in cattle and causes undulant fever. Brucella melitensis occurs chiefly in goats and sheep.

Rife frequencies used for Brucella as reported by patients include:

B. abortus

643
695
748

B. melitensis

1423

Anecdotal reports

There are a few scattered reports of a purported lessening or resolution of symptoms.

Scientific Evidence

There are no studies looking at the efficacy of Rife treatment in the treatment of Brucella infection. Rife machines (i.e., electromagnetic frequency devices) are not approved as medical devices by the United States Food and Drug administration and their use is not considered by most physicians part of standard, accepted medical care for the treatment of Brucella infection.

March 23, 2009

admin — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 01:18:53 +0000

Patient With Chronic Lyme Disease Disabled and Denied Social Security Disability

Darren Nehez of New Milford, Connecticut has been diagnosed with Lyme Disease and is now disabled. Like many Lyme disease patients who maintain they can no longer work, there are few avenues for disability income from Social Security,

February 27, 2008

admin — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 01:49:26 +0000

Lyme Doctor’s State Board of Medicine Sanction Delayed

Connecticut Superior Court Judge Harry S. Cohn has delayed implementation of the professional sanctions imposed on “Lyme literature” physician Dr. Charles Ray Jones until his appeal can be heard.

February 24, 2008

admin — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 17:41:22 +0000

Connecticut Group To Hold Panel Discussion On Lyme Disease

The New Canaan deer committee will hold a panel discussion March 13, 2008 to discuss the lifecycle of ticks and strategies in protecting against Lyme Disease. Speakers will be horticulturalist Rick Stecker and New Canaan Medical Director Dr. David Reed.

February 22, 2008

admin — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 13:48:48 +0000

Local Official Gives Warning About High Tick Infection In Connecticut

Wilton, Connecticut Environmental Affairs Director Patricia Sesto has issued a warning about the the high rate of ticks that infected with Borrelia, the causative agent for Lyme disease in Fairfield and surrounding counties. About 60% of ticks were found to be infected and were sometimes found in schoolyards and on sidewalks.

Painful Tongue

admin — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:56:10 +0000

Some Lyme patients report the bothersome symptom of a painful, sore, or burning tongue.

In Chinese medicine, the tongue is thought to be the first harbinger of illness and disturbances in the body’s health. All acupunturists and Chinese medicine specialists examine the tongue during their assessment of a patient’s illness.

Causes

Medical textbooks list many causes for this symptom. Inflammation of the tongue, which can also include swelling, is termed glossitis. Anecdotally, Lyme disease patients have developed their own list of possible etiologies for this condition.

Allergic reactions - some Lyme disease patients believe that the often multiple medications and antibiotics used to treat this disease and coinfections in the setting of immune system dysregulation increases the risk for allergic reactions, which can include a swollen and sore tongue among other symptoms.

A type of severe allergic reaction marked by diffuse swelling of mucous membranes including the eyes, throat, and tongue is termed anaphylaxis and can be life-threatening.

Nerve inflammation - many Lyme patients suffer from neural invasion by the Borrelia organisms, including the nerves that supply the tongue (and also teeth). A common complaint by these patients is global mouth pain, including dental pain and tongue pain.

The sensory innervation of the anterior 2/3 of the tongue is the lingual branch of the mandibular division (V3) of the facial nerve (CN 7). All sensory fibers of the face, including fibers from the other cranial nerves such as the trigeminal nerve (CN5) travel to the trigeminal nucleus in the brainstem.

Lesions or inflammation anywhere along the lingual nerve to the trigeminal nucleus can cause tongue pain, depending on which specific fiber tracts are involved.

February 21, 2008

admin — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 14:33:07 +0000

Czech Company Responds To Media Interest In Lyme Vaccine

Evzen Weigl, director of the Immunology Institute of Olomouc Institute, told reporters yesterday that the Lyme vaccine being devleoped by Bioveta and a consortium of researchers is at least seven years away from widespread use in humans.

February 20, 2008

admin — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:20:33 +0000

Patients Feel Lyme Disease Underdiagnosed In North Carolina

Lyme patient Dave Tierney of Cary, North Carolina talks about his multiple sclerosis misdiagnosis.