Re: Huge Flaw in Taking Drugs

This is what I've always wondered about drugs, how risky is it, especially with a heavy infection. It's not the toxicity of the drug, it's the rapid die off, and what this may cause...I've often wondered if one could die from the effects of parasite response due to drugs, from hyperimmune response, or obstruction.

There is a risk in taking drugs because they are very toxic. It is well-known that Albenza can mess up the liver but it is a better drug than the others that I've looked into. A person has to weigh out the options. In some cases, drugs may be a better option if parasites have reached the eyes and/or brain, which requires treatment of 1-3 months because the critters entered the blood-brain barrier (BBB). Even with drugs there is a 50/50 chance of a success rate. Very few herbs can reach BBB in those areas, and for this reason, it could take 6 mos-1 year to clear the problem. For heavy infections, die-off can cause problems too with obstructions. A herbalist I know was working with a horse ranch who did a study with drugs and herbs. Autopsies were done on the horses that died -- they were the ones that took drugs -- no horses died from the herbal remedies. They discovered that the horses died from secondary infection from parasite die-off; meaning, a bunch of dead worms (heavy infection) were found rotting in various parts of the body. The horses became too weak to fight off the infections. Based off this information, I wouldn't take drugs if there was a heavy infection. I may consider, however, taking drugs if I knew there was a small infection and trying to reach BBB. So, again, one has to weigh the options on what is best for their particular situation.

Those stats on deaths...did these people take the drugs?

The only information I came across regarding your questions are the stats from Malaria. An ethical doctor who has been working in Africa has tried to make people aware that people are taking drugs that were ineffectual. This is so sad to me and knowing this makes my heart heavy. But, unfortunately, this hasn't stopped the drug companies pushing their drugs by giving false hope to those people. I believe this is happening to the other numerous drugs and may explain why they don't work. I watched a special earlier this year on Peruvians who have TB (another reoccuring problem). Some very dedicated doctors have been trying to help but have failed in their efforts. Did you see the movie The Constant Gardner by John LeCarr? I think this is the name of the movie, from last year. It is very good movie and very close to truth, I think. This movie was nominated for an Academy but it didn't win.

I don't even try with doctors, they will not entertain the thought that parasites are a problem, let alone know how to treat it, or what the dangers may be.

You have to understand the mindset. Brainwashing by pharm companies and fear! I went to a doctor who successfully treated this problem in a foreign country and is very familiar with the problem. He commented that only 1% of practicing doctors know how to treat parasites. He was afraid to address the issue with a prolonged treatment plan because "they will come after me for this". I would have to do a gazillion tests to justify the problem -- tests that I knew wouldn't work (stool) because they aren't sensitive enough and I didn't have enough money for an independent lab. Also, he was convinced this doesn't happen in America. After 20 mins of arguing, I was given 30 days of mebendazole to reach BBB. I took it for 2 weeks and it was a joke. I switched to Albenza (on my own) for 2 weeks. This is why I have huge doubts about J's claim for the 7-day plan on Albenza. I went back after 30-days and he didn't know what else to do, "The drugs should have worked because they did 10-15 years ago and this is how I use to treat this problem." Isn't that telling! Anyway, he decided to give me psych drugs instead because I was so upset! Additionally, these drugs are very expensive and I couldn't do the full 90-day course that I wanted for the BBB problem. I met with another foreign doctor and explained my entire situation. She is willing to help me out (when I'm ready) with an open-mind and understands that I'll be using herbs too.

If I were to take Albenza again, I would only take it with Piperzine. Piperzine loosens the grip of the critters but don't expect to eliminate dead ones if you take this drug. Everything that I've read indicates that Albenza/Piperzine is a good drug combination. If I remember correctly Wrayc (a med student) tried mebendazole and Ivermecin together. If you look back on his posts, he had some interesting comments about drugs too -- the up/downside of taking drugs.