Is Disulfiram (or Antabuse) the Magic Bullet for Chronic Lyme Disease?
Is disulfiram (branded as Antabuse) the magic bullet for chronic Lyme Disease? Have they discovered how to destroy persistor cells, the beasts that cause chronic Lyme Disease?
Dr. Marty Ross, MD, who recently relocated to Seattle, WA, discusses the possibilities this offers, below.
Like a lot of new treatments we hear about, we often think, “Wow, is dthis the magic bullet for chronic Lyme disease? Could disulfiram really cure me?” It’s too easy to set ourselves up for yet another depressing disappointment.
We’ll get to Dr. Ross’ report in a moment. But first, let me share my experience with disulfiram.
My Wonderful Doctor
I have a wonderful doctor. A lot of people who have tried him have little good to say about him. But I want you to understand: they expected an instant cure. What they wanted was a “magic bullet.” When that didn’t happen, they flitted off after then next promise of biological alchemy.
If you’re not chronically ill, please understand. Don’t write off these people as silly or stupid. Sick people like us are desperate. We’ve been sick, miserable, worn out and in pain for so long. Any promise of quick relief is hard to resist.
I’ve stayed with my doctor for years. When I first got sick, I was misdiagnosed. I was misdiagnosed more then once. Then, when it because apparent that all roads led to Lyme disease, I was shut out. Several doctors all but openly admitted they were certain I had the disease, but they were afraid to put it in writing. One of them who was treating me was actually threatened with losing his license.
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The medical profession said I was sick. Their tests confirmed it. But their strategy was to simply give up. They couldn’t figure out what was wrong with me, so they couldn’t treat me. I was left entirely on my own. All they would do is prescribe pain medication.
I spent nearly two years feeling like I was near death. Then I met my doctor. He was able to confirm the disease with proper testing. Then began the treatment that put me back on my feet. I’m not cured. I am still sick, tired and in pain. But I can function again, at a much higher level than most people with this disease.
I haven’t had the bad experiences a lot of people have. I’ve heard of people claiming they’ve been cured. They feel great. Life is good. People start rushing to get the same treatment. It’s the elusive magic bullet! Finally! But, usually within a year, and in every, single case, I hear that the “cured” person has relapsed and is sicker than ever. Most of the time, they end up much sicker than I am.
My doctor has consistently kept me going. He runs a very busy clinic, but he continues to study every new treatment he hears about. We both know I’m a “guinea pig.” That’s the way it will have to be, until a full and complete cure is discovered. That’s if there is one. But the alternative is much worse.
Dr. Marty Ross
Dr. Ross has put a lot of time and effort into studying and treating Lyme disease. He is a member of ILADS (International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society). He has been labeled a quack, like many other dedicated doctors treating chronic Lyme disease. But he hasn’t given up.
The article and video below are of Dr. Ross discussing the possible benefits of disulfiram, also known by its brand name, Antabuse. The question being asked is, is disulfiram the magic bullet for treating chronic Lyme disease?
Disulfirim and my experience
As I said, my doctor is constantly always looking at new treatments. So he heard about disulfiram fairly early. We discussed the information available and I agreed to go on it.
As Dr. Ross explains, the dose is gradually ramped up. Disulfiram is not something to approach carelessly. There can be some pretty nasty side effects.
I had no real side effects, just a bit of gas. I ran the full course just fine. (My biological makeup tends to handle most medications fairly well.)
But disulfiram was not the magic bullet for me. I didn’t notice any difference. My pain and fatigue levels stayed just as high as before. So disulfiram isn’t the magic bullet for chronic Lyme disease, but it could have a lot of promise for a many.
The following link is Dr. Marty Ross’ post and video. It’s only about ten minutes long, and easy to follow.
Never ever give up!
Is Disulfiram (Antabuse) The Magic Bullet for Chronic Lyme Disease? with Dr. Marty Ross MD
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