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Old Nero-ophthalmologist diagnosed me with Sjogrens because I mentioned my symptoms always improved for several weeks following a round of antibiotics. He has

Old Nero-ophthalmologist diagnosed me with Sjogrens because I mentioned my symptoms always improved for several weeks following a round of antibiotics. He has noticed that’s a common trend in Sjogrens patients. He’s never heard of the marshal protocol, just something He had noticed. Can’t find a single doctor that will take the infection theory seriously. a Year later I can’t get a prescription to even try it. My vit D is very low. Modern med just say take supplement. Mars shall protocol says that’s just feeding the infection. Supposedly bacteria loves vit D. Love to find a doctor that doesn’t automatically dismiss me for bringing it up.

nextos 7y ago
As shown in my references above, Ro60, a potentially causal autoantigen for Lupus and Sjogren's has been linked to commensal bacteria. The study is published in Science Translational Medicine, which is a high end journal, and quite conservative. Plus other studies have reproduced equivalent results. So these doctors should both update their knowledge and also give you the benefit of doubt. There is a growing network of doctors that treat multiple sclerosis with high vitamin D doses. Look for the Coimbra Protocol. They also deal with other autoimmune patients. While their protocol is quite experimental, and it poses some safety concerns, it might be helpful to get in touch with more open minded MDs. Vitamin D influences so many immune pathways. I tend to think most of the effect comes from altering T regulatory / effector ratios. Others argue for regulation of HLA elements. Irrespective of that, low vitamin D is a big risk factor for many autoimmune disorders so I would question that statement.
- treeman79 7y ago
  Hmm. Been avoiding vit D. But really unsure if that’s a good idea or not. Have a bottle of it on counter. Thanks for the information. Will research that protocol.

nextos 7y ago

As shown in my references above, Ro60, a potentially causal autoantigen for Lupus and Sjogren's has been linked to commensal bacteria. The study is published in Science Translational Medicine, which is a high end journal, and quite conservative. Plus other studies have reproduced equivalent results. So these doctors should both update their knowledge and also give you the benefit of doubt. There is a growing network of doctors that treat multiple sclerosis with high vitamin D doses. Look for the Coimbra Protocol. They also deal with other autoimmune patients. While their protocol is quite experimental, and it poses some safety concerns, it might be helpful to get in touch with more open minded MDs. Vitamin D influences so many immune pathways. I tend to think most of the effect comes from altering T regulatory / effector ratios. Others argue for regulation of HLA elements. Irrespective of that, low vitamin D is a big risk factor for many autoimmune disorders so I would question that statement.

treeman79 7y ago
Hmm. Been avoiding vit D. But really unsure if that’s a good idea or not. Have a bottle of it on counter. Thanks for the information. Will research that protocol.