In an earlier post, you can read about "Jim's" beginning bee venom therapy for his tendonitis, calcification and calcium deposits in the shoulder, and Carpal Tunnel syndrom in his left wrist. Its now been about 7 weeks, and Jim feels he is now ready to cut back to twice a week, as he is 98% better than he was when he first started the bee venom therapy. Needless to say, he is very excited that he has been able to avoid cortisone injections and surgery. All 3 problems are nearly resolved. In the video that I had made, I made a statement about never tiring about seeing peoples happiness when they get the relief they were so desperately seeking, and the smile they display when doing something most take for granted such as lifting an arm, or washing their own back. Jim was not able to raise his arm, as the pain was excruciating and prevented him from simple tasks, and now seeing him smile as he proudly displays his returned ability. So important for a US mail carrier! His doctor had told him to give the bee venom therapy a try for the shoulder and elbow problem, but said he would have to have surgery for the Carpal tunnel. That too, has resolved itself. Thank you dear Bees!
For now, BEE healthy, BEE happy
Reyah
HOPE, WHEN FACED WITH ADVERSITY
BY MARLENE WOOD
In June of 1997, my husband Terry was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) and given 2 to 5 years to live. Needless to say, our lives changed that very moment! Lou Gehrig’s disease? 2-5 years to live? It was all so incomprehensible. We decided to seek another opinion. Yet another neurologist concurred - “ALS - 2 to 5 to live” and a third opinion proved the same. He was diagnosed from only two symptoms: arthritis of the knees and fasciculation (twitching) of his muscles. We prayed fervently for a miracle. Although we felt defeated, we decided to look at all the possible causes of his illness: environmental, nutritional, etc. A breakthrough occurred when a doctor from the University of Kentucky tested a sample of Terry’s spinal fluid for a study he was conducting on ALS patients. He called me with the news that Terry did not have ALS. That was wonderful news! So if not ALS, what could it be? He was starting to drag his right foot, which would cause him to fall. Then his speech started to slur. I had to make certain that all his food was pureed because he would choke. Major adjustments transpired in every way he lived.
At this point, I thought things could not get any worse, but then I started to develop symptoms that I could no longer ignore. My vision was blurring and doubling, numbness in my arms and legs was getting more severe by the day. Terry’s emotional burden was intensified by my illness. From my symptoms, I assumed that I had MS, then I totally blocked it out of my mind.
We flew around the country from doctor to doctor trying to find an answer. It was becoming more and more difficult for us to travel because at this point, Terry was mostly paralyzed and confined to a wheelchair. He could no longer speak, swallow or hold his head up. We had the good fortune of meeting a doctor that analyzed both of our medical conditions and surmised the possibility of Lyme disease. We both tested positive for Lyme disease. Terry and I were both put on antibiotics. My neurological symptoms (which had continually worsened for 1 year) left within 1 month, except for numbness from my knees down to my feet. Terry showed no signs of improvement, although a majority of the emotional burden on him was lifted knowing that I was going to be ok. After seeing Pat Wagner on the Discovery Channel, we decided to try bee sting therapy. I administered stings on him for several weeks, but he showed no signs of improvement. The numbness in my legs retreated after 6 weeks of stings.
On December 5, 1999, Terry died. He is best remembered as a wonderful husband, father and friend who is loved and missed. Throughout the last 2 ½ years of his life we continually prayed for a miracle. Although my husband did not recover from his illness, the miracle is that I was spared to love and raise our 3 beautiful children and I give God the praise for that gift! I am certain if we had found the cause of his illness early on, he would have survived, but I vowed never to be bitter for my husband being taken so early in life, as bitterness can easily consume ones spirit. I continue on with my mission to help others in their struggle with illness, and by that, I am truly blessed.
Always remember, if ever you are faced with adversity, no matter how bleak your situation may seem, NEVER GIVE UP HOPE!
Posted by: Marlene Wood | May 03, 2006 at 03:38 PM