cut to the chase.. Daria story

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Daria: A Case of Silicone Immune Toxicity

Syndrome

Daria came to the Edelson Center after fighting a three year battle with

silicone immune toxicity syndrome. By age forty - five, she had a successful

career as a dentist, but her symptoms were now making it extremely difficult

for her to continue to practice. She took a sabbatical and came to my Center.

Comprehensive Medical History Evaluation

Questionnaire responses revealed that during the 1970’s she developed sensitivities

to metals used in her dental practice. In 1987 she had silicone breast implants

and was happy with the cosmetic results. In 1996 she had silicone injected into

her face and her troubles started. She lost twenty pounds, developed muscle and

joint pain, had frequent urination, fatigue, headache, bruising in her

extremities, digestive problems, abdominal pain, bone pain, edema, dry skin,

rash chest pain, belching, irritability, and decreased cognition, among other

symptoms.

We administered a battery of tests and

found, among other things, Candida and Klebsiella

infections; deficiencies of the minerals selenium, magnesium, and manganese;

high levels of mercury and lead; chemical toxicity (specifically to the toxins

toluene, xylene, and dichloromethane); auto

antibodies to myelin basic protein; and an increased T-cell reaction to

silicone and silicon.

Treatment included chelation

using DMSA and DMPS for removal of mercury and lead; high- temperature sauna

treatment for chemical toxicity; nutritional therapy to support chelation and chemical biodetoxification,

as well as address mineral deficiencies; immunotherapy to balance her immune

system (thymus therapy and IV gamma globulin); nystatin

(an antifungal) along with a yeast-free diet to fight the infections; and DMSO

for inflammation. Within six months, she was 85 percent improved overall. She

returned to work full-time and her health continued to improve.

From the book entitled “What Your

Doctor May NOT Tell You about Autoimmune Disorders” First

written March 2003 by B. Edelson, M.D.

and Deborah .

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