HI, Has anyone had success using EPD (Enzyme Potentiated desensitisation) for allergies/multiple chemical sensitivity(MCS).
I'm looking into this as have bad MCS -i'm only well if i lead an active life in the outdoors. cant do any socialising as MCS really affets me in indoor environments (particularly my eyes -aways burning, red, bloodshot,watery etc)
would be great to hear from anyone who's tried EPD
extract on EPD "Enzyme Potentiated Desensitization (EPD) is an administration, via skin injection, of a beta glucuronidase enzyme and minute doses of mixed allergens. The enzyme is used at levels already found present in the body and the allergens are used in quantities much less than in conventional desensitizing treatments (allergy shots)........
EPD contains a wide variety of inhalants, foods, and chemicals and is capable of dealing with most common allergy problems...........
EPD reportedly stimulates the immune system to produce new T-suppressor cells, a specific type of lymphocyte, which is a specific type of white blood cell"
thanks, Liz
Posted by SForsgren (Member # 7686) on :
I have done it in the past and it was so-so. I am starting it again later this month. I know that many people have had good results and all of my doctors support me doing it. I was hoping just one of them would say no, but they all said yes... Posted by liz dobell (Member # 8078) on :
Thanks for reply Scott. - that's encouraging.
how long did you do EPD for the 1st time to get any notable results?
did you get any adverse reactions to it?
Posted by CaliforniaLyme (Member # 7136) on :
My MCS went away with 9 months of IV Rocephin. It was very bad.
I wish you luck with what you are trying!!!! Sincerely, Sarah
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
i'm taking under the tongue ALLERGENS from allergy associates from lacrosse, wisc! started this in sept. 06. so far don't see any difference.
i'm really allergic to MOLD plus the normal stuff. Posted by Foggy (Member # 1584) on :
Just started for molds. A little improvement but nothing lasting.
Posted by liz dobell (Member # 8078) on :
thanks for all replies. I think i'm going to give it a go - got nothing to lose as i've had bad MCS for about 5 yrs now & it seems to be holding me back more than lyme.
Foggy - have u had any adverse effects from EPD? as this is my only concern that it could initially aggrevate allergies?
Posted by lymeHerx001 (Member # 6215) on :
Im with you in the MCS sufferes department.
Ive had mine bad for 3 years following a chemical exposure of hot PVC in a sauna, and then steaming citronella oil.
I think I damaged my sinuses and or immune system.
Anyway, I used to get MCS around october and november when the molds are at their worst, but now I have it chronically.
Im even sensitive to the small amounts of mold in my house. It sucks.
I get
Vertigo Dryness and hollow feeling in sinuses. Loss of smell. Ear pain. Sore throat Red itchy eyes. Did I say chronic vertigo?
Posted by TerryK (Member # 8552) on :
I considered EPD years ago, even bought a book about it but it just didn't feel right for me. I find that my MCS kicks up when I have too many toxins in my body. The guaifenesin protocol was the first thing that helped me with that. I'm still on the protocol but since starting abx I find that I become sensitive to chemical smells etc. and feel like I'm starting down the road again to MCS. Heavy detox takes it away.
Makes sense that those who are senstive to molds would have MCS. You are likely amoung the 25% (me included) who can't get rid of biotoxins and molds cause biotoxins. Consider trying a protocol that binds and removes biotoxins from your system to see if that helps with your MCS. Check out Dr. Shoemakers information and I think Dr. K. also has info on natural products for removal of biotoxins. I use actos and cholestyramine.
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