The following is a copy of my response to some harsh criticisms I
received on other websites when trying to tell people about IRT. I
hope this can help answer some questions you might have.


- It is frequently stated by some, when first encountering it, that
there cannot be any validity to the effectiveness of Immune Response
Training without scientific, clinical evidence to that effect. Those
of us who tout the benefits of the surprising results we have gotten
through our testimonials are summarily declared liars, swindlers and
"shills" or just simply clueless tools of deception bowing to the will
of the false prophet. These accusations are being made by individuals
who have made no real attempt to examine the validity of these
testimonials. They are just assuming that they are contrivances
formulated to lure the desperate and disillusioned who can find little
help anywhere else. They ask, where is the evidence to support that
these claims are true?

Anybody see the problem here? Making the connection?

Why is it that most of us who have suffered from Lyme Disease cannot
get the care we need? Is this not one of the most pertinent topics
featured in these blogs? Isn't one of the biggest problems we face the
fact that the medical establishment cannot clinically "prove", by
their standards, that chronic, long term Lyme infections are a reality
or why there should be such a vast array of symptoms associated with
this? Therefore, for lack of "proof", in many areas there has been
little compulsion to give this matter any credence or investigate it
further. Does this in any way change the fact that PEOPLE ARE SICK?!

So, how is it that good, well-meaning, compassionate doctors, of which
there are too few, have made any determination that this a real
problem worth exploring and finding effective treatment for? They have
LEARNED this FROM THE TESTIMONIES OF INNUMERABLE INDIVIDUALS who have
walked through their doors complaining about the horrific condition
they are in!!! By openly and honestly discussing and observing the
nature of their symptoms, before and after treatment, doctors have
determined that there must be some validity to peoples claims.
Dr. D, one of my doctors, writes: The diagnosis rests heavily on the
clinical symptomatology... That chronic Lyme Disease actually exists,
and is likely the most common form of the disease, is supported by
epidemiologic studies demonstrating that 30-50-% of treated and
untreated patients go on to develop a multisymptom disorder...
Furthermore, the results of treatment studies appear to support the
hypothesis that persistent infection is responsible for the chronic
symptoms.

I know that this is not new information to many of those who have been
dealing with this illness for some time. We have almost been forced to
take it upon ourselves to look for answers, to find
some means of understanding what is happening to us and what we can do
about it. We have had to demand the attention and support of a body of
medical practitioners who would just as easily dismiss what we are
telling them, when the tests come back inconclusive, as being "all in
our head". How many times have we heard that? And that is just the
start of the trouble. We know the rest.

The point being that the only way we have had to show conclusively
that we are sick is by how we demonstrate our symptoms and through
what we have to say about them, in other words, through our
testimonies. It is then a question of whether anyone listens to us or
not that determines whether we have a chance at adequate treatment or
not. But then, what constitutes adequate or effective treatment? If we
can't "prove" that people are sick through clinical testing, then how
can we "prove" that they are getting well by that means either? If we
can't adequately determine the presence of the Lyme pathogen, how can
we determine that it is gone?

We know from clinical studies that if we isolate the Borrelia
spirochete in a laboratory environment we can show the effectiveness
of particular antibiotics in killing the organism. We also know that
in the body the behavior of the organism makes its eradication a much
more difficult matter. We also know that the presence of countless
co-infections complicates this matter even further. The result is an
insidious assault on the body for which there is still no conclusively
effective medical treatment, even if the infection is correctly
identified and extraordinary measures are taken to try to eliminate it.

This brings us to the issue at hand. It is the claim of Gary Blier and
Allergy Alternatives that Immune Response Training is effective in
instructing the body to kill the Lyme pathogens. Skeptics,
understandably, are shaking their heads (and their fists, it seems)
saying;
How can this be possible? Where is the proof?
To begin with, the proof likely cannot be demonstrated through
laboratory testing. It is quite unlikely that a culture of pathogens
in a test tube or petri dish is going to show any alteration when
exposed to IRT protocol (though it would be nice if it did). The
reason for this is that Immune Response Training requires a living
body with a reasonably functioning nervous system and immune system.
The premise is that the complexities of dealing with such an infected
body are best addressed through the body itself by supporting it to
use its own defenses to eliminate the offender. In other words, the
body can heal itself with a little coaching. Of course, this is very
difficult for some to accept. It is so far removed from their realm of
experience. For most who have engaged in this process however, the
results are undeniable. People who have been ill for many years and
have visited dozens of doctors have found a way out of this horrible
odyssey through IRT. Even so, in the minds of many of those with no
direct experience, the question remains, where is the proof that this
works? Where is the clinical evidence to support the claim that IRT
kills pathogens?

Where do you think it is? If, clinically speaking, the most reliable
means doctors have of diagnosing a lingering, chronic Lyme infection
is through the observed symptoms and expressed complaints of their
patients, then the most reliable way of determining the elimination of
an infection is through the observed cessation of the symptoms and the
testimonies of the patients to that effect. That's it. That is mostly
what we have to go on, which leaves us with an interesting problem.
Since IRT is dependent on the body to do its work, then the evidence
of this is dependent on the behavior of the body and the expressed
observations of the individual residing in the body who has been
experiencing this. The skeptics have been questioning the validity of
these testimonies and asking for other evidence to support the claims.
The point is THE TESTIMONIES ARE THE EVIDENCE, the fact that there are
people who are getting well is the evidence. Unfortunately, the
skeptics insistent discrediting of this is much akin to the attitude
of the doctors who have rolled their eyes in their heads as we have
tried to explain our plight to them, which is real, even if the tests
don't support it. Get it?

What it comes down to is this; the testimonies in question are honest
and true expressions of people's experience with IRT. The results they
have gotten clearly demonstrate that Immune Response Training can and
does work to eradicate infection and restore good health to the body.
As I have stated several times now, it has been two years since I
completed my IRT treatments and I remain in excellent health. That is
the truth, plain and simple.

No one is trying to force anyone to "believe" anything. If for some
reason you do not find this information compelling or are not
comfortable with pursuing such an unorthodox path, that is your
choice. No one is being condemned for that but for those who are more
skeptical to so outwardly voice their contempt for people, who are
only trying to help by sharing this information, is disturbing to say
the least. Again, whatever the arguments may be against it, IRT is
working for people and that is the most substantial, factual evidence
to support it as a viable, practical course of treatment.

Interestingly, the most vocal skeptics here are among the most
frustrated with the existing establishment and its treatment of
doctors who are trying to help them. Many of us are well aware that to
get through this illness we have got to be looking "outside the box"
somehow, beyond the established medical protocols. Mostly we do not
know what that means for us however, and it can often scare the hell
out of us. That is understood, but it is no excuse for so deliberately
undermining the efforts of those who are just trying to help without
adequately accessing the validity of their claims just because they
are coming from "outside the box".

There is no question from anyone who has experienced it that Immune
Response Training is "out there". It is hard to even know how it works
and that can make it difficult to communicate about. All we do know is
that it does work! That's the truth. As a result, we have been willing
to put ourselves on the line and face the cynicism and resignation of
others with whom we have been sharing this journey through hell to try
to let them know that there is a way out. Those of you who cannot
accept this will just have to forgive our "audacity" as we will have
to forgive yours for condemning us. Whether we like it or not, we are
all in this together.

That being said, I will offer this once again...

You do not have to live with Lyme Disease. I am proof.

Lymefree.com

Peace to all. Be well.

DC

-November 2004-
I was in horrible condition. I was in constant pain, my legs barely
worked. I wore a double brace on my left knee and walked with a cane.
Getting upstairs was becoming nearly impossible. I could not work, I
could not sleep. My abdomen was bloated and tender. My jaw hurt and my
teeth hurt. My ears rang, my head buzzed and I could not see straight
some of the time. I dared not drive as I seemed prone to making poor
and dangerous decisions behind the wheel. I was easily overstimulated
and excessively emotional... I could go on.

This was nothing new, it was just as bad as it had gotten. I was
diagnosed with Lyme Disease in June 2001. At the end of Sept. 2004 I
had just completed a four month course of antibiotics. My third time
around with these. I was somewhat improved from the condition I was in
in May when I had gone back to the doctor for more treatment. Within a
month though my symptoms began to return... with a vengeance.

I had to find another doctor. I found someone very reputable and
experienced with Lyme Disease. He told me I should consider a 12 to 18
month regimen of antibiotics. Besides any consideration for the
outrageous expense of this, it just seemed outright absurd that this
could be the best course of treatment he had to offer. I could not
accept this.

I began looking for answers; better choices, better results. I did not
know where I would find them or how far I would have to go. I got
lucky. I found Lymefree.com. By chance it turned out that the offices
where I could obtain the services described in this website were close
to home. I called and made an appointment. The next week I was in the
offices of Allergy Alternatives meeting a man named Gary Blier. What I
encountered changed the course of my illness and of my life.

I was introduced to the technique that Gary had developed that he
called Immune Response Training. I was given a treatment based on this
technique. It was remarkably simple and utterly noninvasive. Just some
reading. It took 30 minutes.

When I left the office, I felt quite strange. My body ached from head
to toe but not as it had ached before; just a low dull ache, no
shooting pains or the like. This ache persisted for about 24 hours.
After taking a nap the following afternoon I awoke to find myself
feeling better than I had in weeks. The following day I found I could
do without my cane.
I called Gary's office and returned for more treatments.

I continued this for eight months gradually tapering off the frequency
of the treatments and without including any other form of treatment
other than some nutritional supplementation to help repair damage. By
the end of this period my health was very nearly fully restored. Any
lingering complaints gradually improved over a few more months with
just a couple additional treatments.

- December 2008 -
That was over three years ago and I remain a strong, healthy, fully
functioning man with no sign of trouble from my past illness. My work
is physically demanding and I am quite able to keep up and keep things
moving along. Last year, my Dad used IRT for his Lyme disease and
experienced excellent results. I also have a few friends and
acquaintances who have also had excellent results with these
treatments for many conditions.

Visit Lymefree.com and give them a call. It works. You will find no
better alternative. It is inexpensive and astounding in its
effectiveness and results are guaranteed. Gary is a dedicated, results
based practitioner and he would not be doing this if it did not work.
There is no reason not to try this and share it with others you know
who are suffering from such an illness. At this point, it is no longer
even necessary to visit the offices of Allergy Alternatives for IRT
treatments. New phone groups are started regularly. Give them a call.
You will not be wasting your time or your money.

I offer this endorsement as an advocate for everybody's benefit. I
have received all the benefit I need. I am healthy and grateful for
this. You can be too. If you want your life back, this can work for you.

Best wishes to all. Be well.

David

Hi Janet,
  Any questions you have about Gary's services can be addressed through
his office. It's best if they tell you what your options are. If you
were getting good results from your IRT treatments then you will again.

The best I can tell you about being past the Lyme is that you will no
longer be plagued by your symptoms and should be able to resume a
relatively normal life. It took about a year for my symptoms to
disappear and a while longer for my body to really repair itself but I
am healthy now and have been for some time.

Best wishes,

David

--- In LymefreeIRT@yahoogroups.com, "Janet Munson" <jsmunson1@...> wrote:
>
> Hi there,
>
> I have been off the IRT for about six months now and noticed
symptoms returning. Does Gary allow a tuneup visit or do we have to
join a group again? I just can't handle the cost right now. There were
also some issues that never fully resolved but were improved.
>
> I do think my immune system is fighting. I had a pretty bad cold
recently and that is indicative of an immune response. I am however,
experiencing itching, body pain and brain fog. I've tried rifing and
MMS which seems to help. How do you really know if you're past the Lyme?
>
> Janet
>

Hey J.,
  Thanks for the post it has been pretty quiet around here.
  It has been three years for me since my IRT sessions. I am very well
now and have been for some time but I can say that it was as much as a
year or so after my treatments before any lingering "annoyances"
completely subsided. I even got a treatment this past summer from Gary
that addressed some issues that he had newly uncovered that definitely
made some difference for me. You may want to ask him about this.
Otherwise, I think it can just be a matter of time for your body to
recover and repair itself after the illness.
  Glad to hear you are feeling well and are basically back to a normal
life.

Best,

DCharb

  --- In LymefreeIRT@yahoogroups.com, "j.gardner26" <j.gardner26@...>
wrote:
>
> I was an early group-had great success--just still a few annoyances
> here and there. My life is a normal, good life. With the little issues
> that pop up, I am wondering if this is less of an issue in later groups?
>

I was an early group-had great success--just still a few annoyances
here and there. My life is a normal, good life. With the little issues
that pop up, I am wondering if this is less of an issue in later groups?

Hi all. Quick question if someone knows... can you get mostly better
from IRT and still have a few nagging symptoms? If so, what does this
likely mean and does the lyme and other bugs that were killed stay gone?

Anyone else staring next wed for the lyme group? Is this group even
active anymore? Just thought I would check in to see if others are
starting too. Take care,Suzanne

Becky,

Thanks for your explanation. I just ordered the free packet
yesterday, and hopefully will receive it in mail sometime next week.
I'll also ask to attend a free class by phone next week as a guest,
and probably start with next week's class on Thursday and see how it
works.

Not sure which group this will be, but it'll be great to see
some "classmates" here :)

Thanks,
Cindy

--- In LymefreeIRT@yahoogroups.com, "Becky" <beckllen@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Cindy,
>
> No, Gary Blier is not a practitioner of the Healing Codes-- IRT is
> unique to him and he is the only practitioner of it at this point.
I
> don't know much about the Healing Codes, but from what I've read, I
> suspect the only thing the two have in common is the use of the word
> 'codes'.  There are other healing techniques out there I've heard of
> that also use 'codes', but each is different in what they mean by
> 'codes' and how their process works.
>
> Basically, the IRT codes Gary writes are made up of abbreviated
> English language and frequency numbers which point out errors in the
> immune system, and which the body corrects from there. The codes he
> writes are written uniquely for the needs of an individual and/or
> group each week, based on symptoms reported.
>
> If you haven't gotten the free packet that Allergy Alternatives
sends
> out, it might help as you try to compare the two methods to figure
out
> which direction you want to go.
>
> Take care, and hope this helps in some way :)
>
> Becky
>
>
> --- In LymefreeIRT@yahoogroups.com, "cindybi2004" <cindybi2004@>
wrote:
> >
> > Not sure if you've watched "the secret" DVD or read the book -
it's
> > about "laws of attraction". In it, Dr Ben Johnson was featured,
and I
> > went to his website a while ago
> >
> > www.healingcodes.com
> > (somehow it's now rerouted to www.thesecretdoctor.com)
> >
> > You may enter any email address you can think of at the page and
gain
> > access to read or listen to the testimonials, and here is a
report I
> > found.
> >
> > http://www.electrical-sensitivity.info/HealingCodesReport.pdf
> >
> > It claims Dr Alex Loyd discovered these codes while flying back
home.
> > The healingcodes are available on book & DVD at price of $799 (or
> > $100 discount if following the link in the pdf report) - they
claim
> > to have money back guarantee too.
> >
> > I have little clue of either the healingcodes or IRT, and wonder
if
> > you may shed any insight? I'm seaking alternative treatments for
lyme
> > disease after trying abx for a year (oral and IV).
> >
> > I wonder if Gary Blier, founder of AA immue clinics as mentioned
on
> > http://www.lymefree.com/ is actually one of the practitioners of
the
> > healing codes? Or great minds think alike and they come to
similar
> > methods?
> >
> > Thanks a lot!
> > Cindy with regards
> >
>

Hi Cindy,

No, Gary Blier is not a practitioner of the Healing Codes-- IRT is
unique to him and he is the only practitioner of it at this point.  I
don't know much about the Healing Codes, but from what I've read, I
suspect the only thing the two have in common is the use of the word
'codes'.  There are other healing techniques out there I've heard of
that also use 'codes', but each is different in what they mean by
'codes' and how their process works.

Basically, the IRT codes Gary writes are made up of abbreviated
English language and frequency numbers which point out errors in the
immune system, and which the body corrects from there. The codes he
writes are written uniquely for the needs of an individual and/or
group each week, based on symptoms reported.

If you haven't gotten the free packet that Allergy Alternatives sends
out, it might help as you try to compare the two methods to figure out
which direction you want to go.

Take care, and hope this helps in some way :)

Becky


--- In LymefreeIRT@yahoogroups.com, "cindybi2004" <cindybi2004@...> wrote:
>
> Not sure if you've watched "the secret" DVD or read the book - it's
> about "laws of attraction". In it, Dr Ben Johnson was featured, and I
> went to his website a while ago
>
> www.healingcodes.com
> (somehow it's now rerouted to www.thesecretdoctor.com)
>
> You may enter any email address you can think of at the page and gain
> access to read or listen to the testimonials, and here is a report I
> found.
>
> http://www.electrical-sensitivity.info/HealingCodesReport.pdf
>
> It claims Dr Alex Loyd discovered these codes while flying back home.
> The healingcodes are available on book & DVD at price of $799 (or
> $100 discount if following the link in the pdf report) - they claim
> to have money back guarantee too.
>
> I have little clue of either the healingcodes or IRT, and wonder if
> you may shed any insight? I'm seaking alternative treatments for lyme
> disease after trying abx for a year (oral and IV).
>
> I wonder if Gary Blier, founder of AA immue clinics as mentioned on
> http://www.lymefree.com/ is actually one of the practitioners of the
> healing codes? Or great minds think alike and they come to similar
> methods?
>
> Thanks a lot!
> Cindy with regards
>

Not sure if you've watched "the secret" DVD or read the book - it's
about "laws of attraction". In it, Dr Ben Johnson was featured, and I
went to his website a while ago

www.healingcodes.com
(somehow it's now rerouted to www.thesecretdoctor.com)

You may enter any email address you can think of at the page and gain
access to read or listen to the testimonials, and here is a report I
found.

http://www.electrical-sensitivity.info/HealingCodesReport.pdf

It claims Dr Alex Loyd discovered these codes while flying back home.
The healingcodes are available on book & DVD at price of $799 (or
$100 discount if following the link in the pdf report) - they claim
to have money back guarantee too.

I have little clue of either the healingcodes or IRT, and wonder if
you may shed any insight? I'm seaking alternative treatments for lyme
disease after trying abx for a year (oral and IV).

I wonder if Gary Blier, founder of AA immue clinics as mentioned on
http://www.lymefree.com/ is actually one of the practitioners of the
healing codes? Or great minds think alike and they come to similar
methods?

Thanks a lot!
Cindy with regards

Thanks Becky. It's good to know how your relationships have improved.
I am happy to hear that it got easier too. Thanks for the
encouragement!
Take care,
Sommer=)

--- In LymefreeIRT@yahoogroups.com, "Becky" <beckllen@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Sommer,
>
> The results I've had from the emotional group sessions has been one
I
> wouldn't exchange for anything.  As far as relationships go, I've
been
> much calmer inside and more confident outside than I used to be-- I
am
> so much freer to be myself as well as reach out to others.
>
> I did feel overwhelmed at times while going through the first months
> of sessions, both physically and emotionally.  It can be really
tough.
>  As you hang in there, it does get easier!
>
> I recently wrote a bit about the emotional groups to Lisa, in case
> you'd like to read that as well.
>
> You're very welcome—anytime.  Hang in there!  :)
>
> Becky
>
>
> --- In LymefreeIRT@yahoogroups.com, "sommer711" <sommerlu@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Becky,
> > Nice to meet you too. Thanks for the warm welcome! I am happy to
hear
> > about your progress too.
> >
> > How has the experience in the emotional group been for you? What
> > changes did you notice in your relationships with others? Did/do
you
> > feel overwhelmed at times? Just wondering if my experience is
similar.
> > Thanks,
> > Sommer
> >
> > --- In LymefreeIRT@yahoogroups.com, "Becky" <beckllen@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi Sommer,
> > >
> > > Nice to meet you :) and it's so good to hear of the progress
you've
> > had!
> > >
> > > I've been doing IRT for quite awhile now, around 40 sessions
for
> > Lyme
> > > and 24 emotional sessions.  It is the only thing I found to
work for
> > > me after searching for many years looking for reasons for my
> > illness,
> > > let alone for something that could give me relief and healing.
I
> > have
> > >  gotten to 85% improvement with IRT, though I have had setbacks-
-
> > the
> > > largest from emotional issues/codes and just recently again now
> > while
> > > starting to deal with heavy metals. The latter is yet another
leg of
> > > this journey to travel and conquer, but I'm doing so much
better
> > than
> > > I was so I can actually handle such tough stuff now, thank God.
> > >
> > > Take care, and good to have you here~
> > >
> > > Becky
> > >
> > > --- In LymefreeIRT@yahoogroups.com, "sommer711" <sommerlu@>
wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Hello!
> > > > I am Sommer. I am in Emotional Group 9 right now, rolled over
> > from Lyme
> > > > Group 15. I just want to get connected here, get to know some
ppl
> > and
> > > > find answers to ques. I might have about the IRT process.
> > > > Sommer=)
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

Hi Sommer,

The results I've had from the emotional group sessions has been one I
wouldn't exchange for anything.  As far as relationships go, I've been
much calmer inside and more confident outside than I used to be-- I am
so much freer to be myself as well as reach out to others.

I did feel overwhelmed at times while going through the first months
of sessions, both physically and emotionally.  It can be really tough.
  As you hang in there, it does get easier!

I recently wrote a bit about the emotional groups to Lisa, in case
you'd like to read that as well.

You're very welcome—anytime.  Hang in there!  :)

Becky


--- In LymefreeIRT@yahoogroups.com, "sommer711" <sommerlu@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Becky,
> Nice to meet you too. Thanks for the warm welcome! I am happy to hear
> about your progress too.
>
> How has the experience in the emotional group been for you? What
> changes did you notice in your relationships with others? Did/do you
> feel overwhelmed at times? Just wondering if my experience is similar.
> Thanks,
> Sommer
>
> --- In LymefreeIRT@yahoogroups.com, "Becky" <beckllen@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Sommer,
> >
> > Nice to meet you :) and it's so good to hear of the progress you've
> had!
> >
> > I've been doing IRT for quite awhile now, around 40 sessions for
> Lyme
> > and 24 emotional sessions.  It is the only thing I found to work for
> > me after searching for many years looking for reasons for my
> illness,
> > let alone for something that could give me relief and healing. I
> have
> >  gotten to 85% improvement with IRT, though I have had setbacks--
> the
> > largest from emotional issues/codes and just recently again now
> while
> > starting to deal with heavy metals. The latter is yet another leg of
> > this journey to travel and conquer, but I'm doing so much better
> than
> > I was so I can actually handle such tough stuff now, thank God.
> >
> > Take care, and good to have you here~
> >
> > Becky
> >
> > --- In LymefreeIRT@yahoogroups.com, "sommer711" <sommerlu@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hello!
> > > I am Sommer. I am in Emotional Group 9 right now, rolled over
> from Lyme
> > > Group 15. I just want to get connected here, get to know some ppl
> and
> > > find answers to ques. I might have about the IRT process.
> > > Sommer=)
> > >
> >
>

Hi Becky,
Nice to meet you too. Thanks for the warm welcome! I am happy to hear
about your progress too.

How has the experience in the emotional group been for you? What
changes did you notice in your relationships with others? Did/do you
feel overwhelmed at times? Just wondering if my experience is similar.
Thanks,
Sommer

--- In LymefreeIRT@yahoogroups.com, "Becky" <beckllen@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Sommer,
>
> Nice to meet you :) and it's so good to hear of the progress you've
had!
>
> I've been doing IRT for quite awhile now, around 40 sessions for
Lyme
> and 24 emotional sessions.  It is the only thing I found to work for
> me after searching for many years looking for reasons for my
illness,
> let alone for something that could give me relief and healing. I
have
>  gotten to 85% improvement with IRT, though I have had setbacks--
the
> largest from emotional issues/codes and just recently again now
while
> starting to deal with heavy metals. The latter is yet another leg of
> this journey to travel and conquer, but I'm doing so much better
than
> I was so I can actually handle such tough stuff now, thank God.
>
> Take care, and good to have you here~
>
> Becky
>
> --- In LymefreeIRT@yahoogroups.com, "sommer711" <sommerlu@> wrote:
> >
> > Hello!
> > I am Sommer. I am in Emotional Group 9 right now, rolled over
from Lyme
> > Group 15. I just want to get connected here, get to know some ppl
and
> > find answers to ques. I might have about the IRT process.
> > Sommer=)
> >
>

Hi LisaMarie,
I am glad you aren't as nervous about starting the emotional group
now.

Fatigue and anxiety are my top symptoms. The fatigue/exhaustion has
always been my worst symptom and thankfuly the fatigue has been the
biggest improvement, which has cut in half. I would say it went from
a 10 to a 5 overall.  A lot of the anxiety is emotional for me, so I
hope to see it improve more. The emotional group can be difficult,
but the results are amazing. I feel a lot of improvement in my
relationships, which is my favorite part.

Since being in the emo. group I came down with a cold about a month
or so ago and when I got over it my physical symptoms improved
significantly in a very short amount of time. I felt like almost
overnight I improved the most since starting IRT. The fatigue is what
really improved. I thought it was interesting.
I hope to see what some of your experiences are with the emotional
group when you start in May. Good to hear of your improvements with
depression and your ulcer that is starting to heal.=)
Sommer


--- In LymefreeIRT@yahoogroups.com, "west612908" <LisaMarie22@...>
wrote:
>
> Hi sommer,
>
> I am taking only 4 to 6 drops a day right now, once in the evening.
> because i have such a bad time with herxing, i choose to go easy on
> the mms for now.
>
> I was nervous to start the emo class on may 6th but i am glad for
> your encouragement about it. I too think that I will see much more
> improvement with the emo-codes.
>
> what were some of your top ten symptoms when you started and what
has
> been there improvement?
>
> two of my major symptoms has been: a bleeding ulcer, and depression.
> for the first time in two years I can tell my ulcer is begining to
> heal. and the deppression has improved from death (the stormiest
day)
> to beams of hope (clouds starting to break with a few sunbeams
> shining through)
>
> Lisa
>
>
> --- In LymefreeIRT@yahoogroups.com, "sommer711" <sommerlu@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi LisaMarie,
> > Nice to meet you. I did 14 sessions in Lyme Group 15 and I just
did
> > my 11th session in Emotional Group 9. So 25 total. I think the
> > emotional group is a big key in my recovery. I have improved the
> most
> > with IRT too. It is amazing the improvements I have made. It is a
> > slow process for me, but it really works. I relapsed at mid way
and
> > felt discouraged, but came out of it feeling better. I would say
I
> am
> > about 50% better overall than last year. I have had Lyme symptoms
> > since I was 13, i am 23 now, but it "hit hard" at 21.
> > I am not doing any additional treatments with IRT. I have some
MMS,
> > but I don't want to herx bad so I haven't taken it yet.
> > Glad to hear you are seeing improvement!! If you have any other
> > questions about my IRT experience I would love to answer them.
> > How many drops of MMS are you taking now?
> > --- In LymefreeIRT@yahoogroups.com, "west612908" <LisaMarie22@>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi Sommer,
> > >
> > > I am LisaMarie from IRT class 17. Tommorrow starts our 8th
> session.
> > I
> > > am sure that I will be going on to an emo class also. I have
had
> > Lyme
> > > for so long that I know it will take a long time for me to be
> > > completely well.
> > >
> > > I have seen some very noticable improvements and have to say
that
> > in
> > > less then two months of doing this, I have seen more hope and
> > > improvement then in anything I have ever tried before!
> > >
> > > How many sessions have you done?
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In LymefreeIRT@yahoogroups.com, "sommer711" <sommerlu@>
wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Hello!
> > > > I am Sommer. I am in Emotional Group 9 right now, rolled over
> > from
> > > Lyme
> > > > Group 15. I just want to get connected here, get to know some
> ppl
> > and
> > > > find answers to ques. I might have about the IRT process.
> > > > Sommer=)
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

Hi Lisa,

I think you will be very happy you've done an emotional class.  I
can't speak highly enough about those codes.  The first few months I
did them were quite tough on me, but I've found the price to be more
than worth it.  Just take care and go very slowly if you have to.  The
process can be very exhausting for some of us and it's not worth it to
push too fast or hard if your body needs more time to deal with it all.

It's hard to explain just how the sessions have helped me-- every time
I try I still can't find the right words without going on and on :).
But I can at least say that the anxiety, depression, fear, anger and
other negative stuff I used to live with (and really didn't know the
extent of) do not have a hold on me anymore.  I do not react from them
automatically, nor do I have to wrestle to with their negative
messages (lies) like I used to and which used to take so much of my
energy.  I can 'see' more clearly/easily, and I am more peaceful
inside, happier, freer, and stronger.   It's been truly amazing--I
still can't believe it sometimes.  Thankfully others have noticed and
commented the change they've seen in me so I don't have to wonder if
I'm just dreaming or something!

Take care, and all the best as you continue on,

Becky


--- In LymefreeIRT@yahoogroups.com, "west612908" <LisaMarie22@...> wrote:
>
> Becky,
>
> I have been sick for so long that I was on my death bed. eventhough
> after 8 treatments I am still housebound, I feel like I have hope now
> and will get better.
>
> I herx from every code to a varying degree. Some times are worse then
> others. what I have seen a significant improvement in is my emotions.
> I no longer feel so black and dark.
>
> I will begin the emo class on the sixth of may and since I have
> endured significant trauma, I know it will be difficult. but it is
> what i have to do so i will do it.
>
> how has your experiance been with emo classes?
>
> Lisa
>
>
> --- In LymefreeIRT@yahoogroups.com, "Becky" <beckllen@> wrote:
> >
> > LisaMarie, I just want to say how wonderful it is to hear you've had
> > noticeable improvements after having such a terrible time there!
> >
> > Are you still herxing a lot from the codes, or is that getting some
> > better as well?
> >
> > Becky
> >
> >
> > --- In LymefreeIRT@yahoogroups.com, "west612908" <LisaMarie22@>
> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi Sommer,
> > >
> > > I am LisaMarie from IRT class 17. Tommorrow starts our 8th
> session. I
> > > am sure that I will be going on to an emo class also. I have had
> Lyme
> > > for so long that I know it will take a long time for me to be
> > > completely well.
> > >
> > > I have seen some very noticable improvements and have to say that
> in
> > > less then two months of doing this, I have seen more hope and
> > > improvement then in anything I have ever tried before!
> > >
> > > How many sessions have you done?
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In LymefreeIRT@yahoogroups.com, "sommer711" <sommerlu@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Hello!
> > > > I am Sommer. I am in Emotional Group 9 right now, rolled over
> from
> > > Lyme
> > > > Group 15. I just want to get connected here, get to know some
> ppl and
> > > > find answers to ques. I might have about the IRT process.
> > > > Sommer=)
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

Hi Carol! :)

So good to hear from you and hear how Kirsten's doing.  She sounds
better than last time we talked, what a relief to hear that.  You had
mentioned the BioSet treatments awhile back, but you weren't sure yet
if they were working at that point so it's awesome to hear they have
been such a help!  It will be interesting to see how she does with IRT
codes again after this.

Kirsten sure has had a long road for one so young, wow.  But she is
doing well and even with her setbacks she is going in the right
direction... that is such a blessing in all this.  The opposite is the
worst!-- I was just thinking about that again the other day, and how
blessed I am to be getting better (albeit slowly) rather than have no
hope.

One thing's for sure, Ben will have even more of a treasure when she
is well enough to say 'yes' :)

As for me, I'm still improving-- especially in the 'emotional'
category as I continue to work on this aspect these days.  I know I
can't get better without dealing with this, so it's been a blessing
that the codes have worked for me along these lines as well.  I'm
incredibly thankful for them.

Physically things have been tough again, though, as I've recently
found out I have a heavy metals issue to delve into now.  This sure
discouraged me deeply this past week, as you can probably guess.  But
thankfully my hope was built back up by a special gift from God (long
story) yesterday.  Ahhh! He is so good.

I hope the drive back to CA is going well.  Tell Kirsten hello for me
and to keep her chin up!  She's doing great.

Keep in touch :)

Blessings,
Becky


--- In LymefreeIRT@yahoogroups.com, Carol wickstrom <surbilly@...> wrote:
>
>   HI Becky,
>
> How are you doing these days??
>
> Just curious as I haven't seen you much on the forums.
> I am hoping that you are still feeling good and
> improving even more. :)
>
> I am in TX. We have emptied out Kirsten's apt. in
> Lubbock and now in Wichita Falls, TX helping Ben move
> into his new home. We have been here since Tuesday and
> am stuck here until Sunday. Kirsten wanted to be able
> to attend his first service in his new church.
>
> I am sooo tired of being away from home. :) Tim flys
> in on Friday and then we drive Kirsten's car all the
> way back to CA...sigh.
>
> Kirsten is pretty wiped out as she has been working
> hard packing and running around with Ben and their
> friends in Lubbock before they moved ....it was hard
> for her to say good bye to all her friends in Lubbock.
>
> She was doing petty good until today....she is getting
> pretty tired. Partly due to her cycle...:)
>
> She has been having some real improvements with
> BioSet...I don't know if I have told her about that or
> not. It seems to be helping her body reset itself...at
> least it is appearing to be. She really feels it is
> helping her anyway. She still has a lot of treatments
> left.
>
> I wrote Gary finally and asked her if he thought I
> should have her do IRT again when i get her body
> balanced and detoxing better. I think IRT worked too
> well for her and she wasn't ridding the toxins like
> she should...it was wearing her down.
>
> How are you? Still at 85%
>
> Kirsten is down to 10mg cortisol now and her thyroid
> meds are 1/2 of what they were...so, something good is
> happening...still a long way to go though.
>
> Poor Ben has a long wait I think...short of a miracle.
> But, I believe in miracles. :)
>
> I would love to hear how you are doing Becky. :)
>
> Blessings on you,
> Carol
> --- Becky <beckllen@...> wrote:
>
> > LisaMarie, I just want to say how wonderful it is to
> > hear you've had
> > noticeable improvements after having such a terrible
> > time there!
> >
> > Are you still herxing a lot from the codes, or is
> > that getting some
> > better as well?
> >
> > Becky
> >
> >
> > --- In LymefreeIRT@yahoogroups.com, "west612908"
> > <LisaMarie22@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi Sommer,
> > >
> > > I am LisaMarie from IRT class 17. Tommorrow starts
> > our 8th session. I
> > > am sure that I will be going on to an emo class
> > also. I have had Lyme
> > > for so long that I know it will take a long time
> > for me to be
> > > completely well.
> > >
> > > I have seen some very noticable improvements and
> > have to say that in
> > > less then two months of doing this, I have seen
> > more hope and
> > > improvement then in anything I have ever tried
> > before!
> > >
> > > How many sessions have you done?
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In LymefreeIRT@yahoogroups.com, "sommer711"
> > <sommerlu@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Hello!
> > > > I am Sommer. I am in Emotional Group 9 right
> > now, rolled over from
> > > Lyme
> > > > Group 15. I just want to get connected here, get
> > to know some ppl and
> > > > find answers to ques. I might have about the IRT
> > process.
> > > > Sommer=)
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
>
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Hi sommer,

I am taking only 4 to 6 drops a day right now, once in the evening.
because i have such a bad time with herxing, i choose to go easy on
the mms for now.

I was nervous to start the emo class on may 6th but i am glad for
your encouragement about it. I too think that I will see much more
improvement with the emo-codes.

what were some of your top ten symptoms when you started and what has
been there improvement?

two of my major symptoms has been: a bleeding ulcer, and depression.
for the first time in two years I can tell my ulcer is begining to
heal. and the deppression has improved from death (the stormiest day)
to beams of hope (clouds starting to break with a few sunbeams
shining through)

Lisa


--- In LymefreeIRT@yahoogroups.com, "sommer711" <sommerlu@...> wrote:
>
> Hi LisaMarie,
> Nice to meet you. I did 14 sessions in Lyme Group 15 and I just did
> my 11th session in Emotional Group 9. So 25 total. I think the
> emotional group is a big key in my recovery. I have improved the
most
> with IRT too. It is amazing the improvements I have made. It is a
> slow process for me, but it really works. I relapsed at mid way and
> felt discouraged, but came out of it feeling better. I would say I
am
> about 50% better overall than last year. I have had Lyme symptoms
> since I was 13, i am 23 now, but it "hit hard" at 21.
> I am not doing any additional treatments with IRT. I have some MMS,
> but I don't want to herx bad so I haven't taken it yet.
> Glad to hear you are seeing improvement!! If you have any other
> questions about my IRT experience I would love to answer them.
> How many drops of MMS are you taking now?
> --- In LymefreeIRT@yahoogroups.com, "west612908" <LisaMarie22@>
> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Sommer,
> >
> > I am LisaMarie from IRT class 17. Tommorrow starts our 8th
session.
> I
> > am sure that I will be going on to an emo class also. I have had
> Lyme
> > for so long that I know it will take a long time for me to be
> > completely well.
> >
> > I have seen some very noticable improvements and have to say that
> in
> > less then two months of doing this, I have seen more hope and
> > improvement then in anything I have ever tried before!
> >
> > How many sessions have you done?
> >
> >
> > --- In LymefreeIRT@yahoogroups.com, "sommer711" <sommerlu@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hello!
> > > I am Sommer. I am in Emotional Group 9 right now, rolled over
> from
> > Lyme
> > > Group 15. I just want to get connected here, get to know some
ppl
> and
> > > find answers to ques. I might have about the IRT process.
> > > Sommer=)
> > >
> >
>

Becky,

I have been sick for so long that I was on my death bed. eventhough
after 8 treatments I am still housebound, I feel like I have hope now
and will get better.

I herx from every code to a varying degree. Some times are worse then
others. what I have seen a significant improvement in is my emotions.
I no longer feel so black and dark.

I will begin the emo class on the sixth of may and since I have
endured significant trauma, I know it will be difficult. but it is
what i have to do so i will do it.

how has your experiance been with emo classes?

Lisa


--- In LymefreeIRT@yahoogroups.com, "Becky" <beckllen@...> wrote:
>
> LisaMarie, I just want to say how wonderful it is to hear you've had
> noticeable improvements after having such a terrible time there!
>
> Are you still herxing a lot from the codes, or is that getting some
> better as well?
>
> Becky
>
>
> --- In LymefreeIRT@yahoogroups.com, "west612908" <LisaMarie22@>
wrote:
> >
> > Hi Sommer,
> >
> > I am LisaMarie from IRT class 17. Tommorrow starts our 8th
session. I
> > am sure that I will be going on to an emo class also. I have had
Lyme
> > for so long that I know it will take a long time for me to be
> > completely well.
> >
> > I have seen some very noticable improvements and have to say that
in
> > less then two months of doing this, I have seen more hope and
> > improvement then in anything I have ever tried before!
> >
> > How many sessions have you done?
> >
> >
> > --- In LymefreeIRT@yahoogroups.com, "sommer711" <sommerlu@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hello!
> > > I am Sommer. I am in Emotional Group 9 right now, rolled over
from
> > Lyme
> > > Group 15. I just want to get connected here, get to know some
ppl and
> > > find answers to ques. I might have about the IRT process.
> > > Sommer=)
> > >
> >
>

HI Becky,

How are you doing these days??

Just curious as I haven't seen you much on the forums.
I am hoping that you are still feeling good and
improving even more. :)

I am in TX. We have emptied out Kirsten's apt. in
Lubbock and now in Wichita Falls, TX helping Ben move
into his new home. We have been here since Tuesday and
am stuck here until Sunday. Kirsten wanted to be able
to attend his first service in his new church.

I am sooo tired of being away from home. :) Tim flys
in on Friday and then we drive Kirsten's car all the
way back to CA...sigh.

Kirsten is pretty wiped out as she has been working
hard packing and running around with Ben and their
friends in Lubbock before they moved ....it was hard
for her to say good bye to all her friends in Lubbock.

She was doing petty good until today....she is getting
pretty tired. Partly due to her cycle...:)

She has been having some real improvements with
BioSet...I don't know if I have told her about that or
not. It seems to be helping her body reset itself...at
least it is appearing to be. She really feels it is
helping her anyway. She still has a lot of treatments
left.

I wrote Gary finally and asked her if he thought I
should have her do IRT again when i get her body
balanced and detoxing better. I think IRT worked too
well for her and she wasn't ridding the toxins like
she should...it was wearing her down.

How are you? Still at 85%

Kirsten is down to 10mg cortisol now and her thyroid
meds are 1/2 of what they were...so, something good is
happening...still a long way to go though.

Poor Ben has a long wait I think...short of a miracle.
But, I believe in miracles. :)

I would love to hear how you are doing Becky. :)

Blessings on you,
Carol
--- Becky <beckllen@...> wrote:

> LisaMarie, I just want to say how wonderful it is to
> hear you've had
> noticeable improvements after having such a terrible
> time there!
>
> Are you still herxing a lot from the codes, or is
> that getting some
> better as well?
>
> Becky
>
>
> --- In LymefreeIRT@yahoogroups.com, "west612908"
> <LisaMarie22@...> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Sommer,
> >
> > I am LisaMarie from IRT class 17. Tommorrow starts
> our 8th session. I
> > am sure that I will be going on to an emo class
> also. I have had Lyme
> > for so long that I know it will take a long time
> for me to be
> > completely well.
> >
> > I have seen some very noticable improvements and
> have to say that in
> > less then two months of doing this, I have seen
> more hope and
> > improvement then in anything I have ever tried
> before!
> >
> > How many sessions have you done?
> >
> >
> > --- In LymefreeIRT@yahoogroups.com, "sommer711"
> <sommerlu@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hello!
> > > I am Sommer. I am in Emotional Group 9 right
> now, rolled over from
> > Lyme
> > > Group 15. I just want to get connected here, get
> to know some ppl and
> > > find answers to ques. I might have about the IRT
> process.
> > > Sommer=)
> > >
> >
>
>
>



      
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LisaMarie, I just want to say how wonderful it is to hear you've had
noticeable improvements after having such a terrible time there!

Are you still herxing a lot from the codes, or is that getting some
better as well?

Becky


--- In LymefreeIRT@yahoogroups.com, "west612908" <LisaMarie22@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Sommer,
>
> I am LisaMarie from IRT class 17. Tommorrow starts our 8th session. I
> am sure that I will be going on to an emo class also. I have had Lyme
> for so long that I know it will take a long time for me to be
> completely well.
>
> I have seen some very noticable improvements and have to say that in
> less then two months of doing this, I have seen more hope and
> improvement then in anything I have ever tried before!
>
> How many sessions have you done?
>
>
> --- In LymefreeIRT@yahoogroups.com, "sommer711" <sommerlu@> wrote:
> >
> > Hello!
> > I am Sommer. I am in Emotional Group 9 right now, rolled over from
> Lyme
> > Group 15. I just want to get connected here, get to know some ppl and
> > find answers to ques. I might have about the IRT process.
> > Sommer=)
> >
>

Hi Sommer,

Nice to meet you :) and it's so good to hear of the progress you've had!

I've been doing IRT for quite awhile now, around 40 sessions for Lyme
and 24 emotional sessions.  It is the only thing I found to work for
me after searching for many years looking for reasons for my illness,
let alone for something that could give me relief and healing. I have
  gotten to 85% improvement with IRT, though I have had setbacks-- the
largest from emotional issues/codes and just recently again now while
starting to deal with heavy metals. The latter is yet another leg of
this journey to travel and conquer, but I'm doing so much better than
I was so I can actually handle such tough stuff now, thank God.

Take care, and good to have you here~

Becky

--- In LymefreeIRT@yahoogroups.com, "sommer711" <sommerlu@...> wrote:
>
> Hello!
> I am Sommer. I am in Emotional Group 9 right now, rolled over from Lyme
> Group 15. I just want to get connected here, get to know some ppl and
> find answers to ques. I might have about the IRT process.
> Sommer=)
>

Hi LisaMarie,
Nice to meet you. I did 14 sessions in Lyme Group 15 and I just did
my 11th session in Emotional Group 9. So 25 total. I think the
emotional group is a big key in my recovery. I have improved the most
with IRT too. It is amazing the improvements I have made. It is a
slow process for me, but it really works. I relapsed at mid way and
felt discouraged, but came out of it feeling better. I would say I am
about 50% better overall than last year. I have had Lyme symptoms
since I was 13, i am 23 now, but it "hit hard" at 21.
I am not doing any additional treatments with IRT. I have some MMS,
but I don't want to herx bad so I haven't taken it yet.
Glad to hear you are seeing improvement!! If you have any other
questions about my IRT experience I would love to answer them.
How many drops of MMS are you taking now?
--- In LymefreeIRT@yahoogroups.com, "west612908" <LisaMarie22@...>
wrote:
>
> Hi Sommer,
>
> I am LisaMarie from IRT class 17. Tommorrow starts our 8th session.
I
> am sure that I will be going on to an emo class also. I have had
Lyme
> for so long that I know it will take a long time for me to be
> completely well.
>
> I have seen some very noticable improvements and have to say that
in
> less then two months of doing this, I have seen more hope and
> improvement then in anything I have ever tried before!
>
> How many sessions have you done?
>
>
> --- In LymefreeIRT@yahoogroups.com, "sommer711" <sommerlu@> wrote:
> >
> > Hello!
> > I am Sommer. I am in Emotional Group 9 right now, rolled over
from
> Lyme
> > Group 15. I just want to get connected here, get to know some ppl
and
> > find answers to ques. I might have about the IRT process.
> > Sommer=)
> >
>

Hi Sommer,

I am LisaMarie from IRT class 17. Tommorrow starts our 8th session. I
am sure that I will be going on to an emo class also. I have had Lyme
for so long that I know it will take a long time for me to be
completely well.

I have seen some very noticable improvements and have to say that in
less then two months of doing this, I have seen more hope and
improvement then in anything I have ever tried before!

How many sessions have you done?


--- In LymefreeIRT@yahoogroups.com, "sommer711" <sommerlu@...> wrote:
>
> Hello!
> I am Sommer. I am in Emotional Group 9 right now, rolled over from
Lyme
> Group 15. I just want to get connected here, get to know some ppl and
> find answers to ques. I might have about the IRT process.
> Sommer=)
>

Hello!
I am Sommer. I am in Emotional Group 9 right now, rolled over from Lyme
Group 15. I just want to get connected here, get to know some ppl and
find answers to ques. I might have about the IRT process.
Sommer=)

Dear Lisa,

So good to see you here.  I also had Lyme for 20 years and started out
really hard with IRT-- not in exactly the same way as you have, but it
was very, very difficult and I can relate.

Thankfully, IRT herxing will get you somewhere in all this, though, it
really will.

Are you Rifing and taking MMS alongside IRT right now?  I'm thinking
that if you are, you should maybe take a break from them and just
concentrate on codes and rest for a good while.  The body can only
handle so much, and those codes really give the body a lot of
information to utilize.  You can always pick the Rifing and MMS up
again later down the road when you're stronger and have less herxing
with IRT.

You're so right when you say it is all about treating the whole
person, so right.  The more I learn about that myself, the more
clearly and beautifully I see it.  Just this morning I was reading
about a doctor who came up with physical proof of how chemicals
released by our emotional issues/belief system effects our cell
function.  I'm so thankful to be using a method that addresses this as
well.  True, full healing for many chronic disease sufferers cannot
occur without it.

Hang in there and keep up hope even though it might seem silly and
strained to do so at this point.  Your beauty days aren't over!  Some
of the best of them are just beginning...

Becky

--- In LymefreeIRT@yahoogroups.com, "west612908" <LisaMarie22@...> wrote:
>
> Hi everyone, I realize that some of you may know me from other groups
> but the questions that I have are specifically about IRT and any
> reactions that you all may have had that has possibly been like mine
> and how your out come has been if you have indeed been doing IRT for
> long enough.
>
> I just began class 17 and we have done 2 sessions so far. I have had
> lyme for 20 years or longer so I fully realize this is going to take
> some time to see large improvement. I also believe that with lyme, it
> is so insidious; that I am going to aim the full arsenal at it at all
> times and IRT is another big gun.
>
> I am home bound but I can do minimal house work and bathe, however the
> beauty days are over for me because there is no energy left to do any
> of that. I use my energies to stay alive. Although I have been Rifing
> for seven months and using MMS for 3 months I feel those thing (as good
> as they are) are just keeping me alive.
>
> To tell you the truth I don't want to do any of this stuff including
> IRT because I am tired of how sick it all makes me feel (HERXING) but
> on the other hand I am very great full they are out there because the
> alternative is a dirt nap.
>
> The first treatment put me on the couch for Wednesday and Thursday but
> really I thought to myself well this is not going to be unbearable, I
> can manage. That is until Thursday afternoon; my sister called me and
> told me that her son has cancer.  As I was crying over that I got the
> most intense headache I have literally ever had in my life. I could
> feel the vessels in the back of my head shooting pain through there
> branches up through the top of my head.
>
> I went and got an ice pack and wrapped it around my head and felt
> crummy for the rest of the day. The next morning I got up and literally
> had to shuffle around, my legs were so heavy it felt like I had rocks
> in my pant legs. and the head ache was horrendous. I wore an ice pack
> all morning. I sat on the couch for 2 hours and I started feeling a
> little better. I got up to use the rest room 50 feet away and began to
> cry by the time I got there, (any exertion made my head pain
> excruciating). My heart started pounding and I began shaking all over
> my entire body. If I did not know any better I would say I went into
> shock.
>
> Now I am no whine, never have been. Although I can tell you, that was
> freaky, and the pain was unbelievable, I was strangely calm in a weird
> sort of way. I really in all trueness with no exaggeration thought I
> was going to die with in a few moments. I decided to call my husband
> and say good bye. So I did. I told him this was the end of my fight
> with lyme, I did not believe I was going to live through this and
> please if he decided to come home not to drive fast cause I did not
> want him to die in an accident. I went out on the porch, I wanted to
> see the dogs and horses one last time, I stood there looking at the sky
> and told myself it was ok there was nothing I could to do, I had fought
> as long and hard as I could.
>
> My eldest lives next door (his dad had called him and told him to come
> over cause I was dieing) I am chuckling now as I am writing this down
> cause I am kind of embraced but it was not even funny while it was
> happening. My son got me some 02 and a coat because I was shaking all
> over and he talked with me and distracted me from the pain as he made
> me something to eat. I ate the little food and my hart quit pounding, I
> quit shivering and I lay there all bundled up an exhausted. I was out
> the rest of the day.
>
> Next day I woke up with the rotten beginnings of the headache again and
> wore an I pack all day around my neck. That went on till Monday
> afternoon (I am amazed that I don't have frost bite).
> On my symptom sheet I would have to say that my shoulder pain decreased
> by one to one and a half on the pain level. But that is all. That
> horrid headache is gone but my neck is still very stiff and my sinuses
> drip constantly, and my legs are still very heavy.
> I reported all this to Gary, he said that he would code for horror on
> the next session (among other things). You know I had a horrid (smile)
> child hood, so why did it surprise me that I would have emotional
> issues that would need to be addressed before I would be well again. It
> really is about treating the whole person isn't it?
>
> Lisa S in Washington State.
>

Hi everyone, I realize that some of you may know me from other groups
but the questions that I have are specifically about IRT and any
reactions that you all may have had that has possibly been like mine
and how your out come has been if you have indeed been doing IRT for
long enough.

I just began class 17 and we have done 2 sessions so far. I have had
lyme for 20 years or longer so I fully realize this is going to take
some time to see large improvement. I also believe that with lyme, it
is so insidious; that I am going to aim the full arsenal at it at all
times and IRT is another big gun.

I am home bound but I can do minimal house work and bathe, however the
beauty days are over for me because there is no energy left to do any
of that. I use my energies to stay alive. Although I have been Rifing
for seven months and using MMS for 3 months I feel those thing (as good
as they are) are just keeping me alive.

To tell you the truth I don't want to do any of this stuff including
IRT because I am tired of how sick it all makes me feel (HERXING) but
on the other hand I am very great full they are out there because the
alternative is a dirt nap.

The first treatment put me on the couch for Wednesday and Thursday but
really I thought to myself well this is not going to be unbearable, I
can manage. That is until Thursday afternoon; my sister called me and
told me that her son has cancer.  As I was crying over that I got the
most intense headache I have literally ever had in my life. I could
feel the vessels in the back of my head shooting pain through there
branches up through the top of my head.

I went and got an ice pack and wrapped it around my head and felt
crummy for the rest of the day. The next morning I got up and literally
had to shuffle around, my legs were so heavy it felt like I had rocks
in my pant legs. and the head ache was horrendous. I wore an ice pack
all morning. I sat on the couch for 2 hours and I started feeling a
little better. I got up to use the rest room 50 feet away and began to
cry by the time I got there, (any exertion made my head pain
excruciating). My heart started pounding and I began shaking all over
my entire body. If I did not know any better I would say I went into
shock.

Now I am no whine, never have been. Although I can tell you, that was
freaky, and the pain was unbelievable, I was strangely calm in a weird
sort of way. I really in all trueness with no exaggeration thought I
was going to die with in a few moments. I decided to call my husband
and say good bye. So I did. I told him this was the end of my fight
with lyme, I did not believe I was going to live through this and
please if he decided to come home not to drive fast cause I did not
want him to die in an accident. I went out on the porch, I wanted to
see the dogs and horses one last time, I stood there looking at the sky
and told myself it was ok there was nothing I could to do, I had fought
as long and hard as I could.

My eldest lives next door (his dad had called him and told him to come
over cause I was dieing) I am chuckling now as I am writing this down
cause I am kind of embraced but it was not even funny while it was
happening. My son got me some 02 and a coat because I was shaking all
over and he talked with me and distracted me from the pain as he made
me something to eat. I ate the little food and my hart quit pounding, I
quit shivering and I lay there all bundled up an exhausted. I was out
the rest of the day.

Next day I woke up with the rotten beginnings of the headache again and
wore an I pack all day around my neck. That went on till Monday
afternoon (I am amazed that I don't have frost bite).
On my symptom sheet I would have to say that my shoulder pain decreased
by one to one and a half on the pain level. But that is all. That
horrid headache is gone but my neck is still very stiff and my sinuses
drip constantly, and my legs are still very heavy.
I reported all this to Gary, he said that he would code for horror on
the next session (among other things). You know I had a horrid (smile)
child hood, so why did it surprise me that I would have emotional
issues that would need to be addressed before I would be well again. It
really is about treating the whole person isn't it?

Lisa S in Washington State.

Hi,
Typically, a bull's eye rash would be indicative of a fresh bite and
localized infection. Not sure where yours came from or that it would
have anything to do with your treatment. But Lyme disease does weird
things to us. I would check with Gary on that one.

I did have another tick bite last year that produced a rash but I had
no other symptoms after that.

DC

--- In LymefreeIRT@yahoogroups.com, "lindalamb51" <lindaottley@...> wrote:
>
> I recently had an IRT treatment and the next day I suddenly got a
large, reddish, welt like,
> VERY ITCHY circular rash on my abdomen.  Over the last week it has
increased in size and
> looks suspiciously like a bull's-eye rash.  I was misdiagnosed 12
years ago when I got Lyme
> disease, partly because (I'm sure) I never saw a tick or a rash.  I
am appealing to anyone out
> there with more knowledge than I, about the Lyme rashes.  Are the
bull's-eye rashes raised
> and itchy?  This one is gradually diminishing in color but still
itches.  Does it mean anything
> that I suddenly have one???
> Linda
>