CRPS
Dr. Smith’s CRPS Protocol.
Treatment Protocol:
- Improve Lymphatic Congestion
- Reduce sources of inflammation
- Increase glutathione levels
Supplements Used:
Improvement of Lymphatic Flow:
- Proteolytic Enzymes Either Enzyme Defense.
- Dosing start with 1 capsule 3 times per day with water and increase dosing gradually to two to three capsules per dose. Away from food. At least 30 minutes before a meal or at least one hour after
- Homeopathics: Heel Body Anew Kit or Lymph Stim.
- Starting with the Fatigue bottle or Lymph Stim, Use one drop in a glass of water two to three times per day. As long as there’s no side effects keep increasing the dosage to get up to about 10 to 15 drops for dose. Typically, if you going to see side effects it will be with the lower doses. If you are getting side effects such as increased itchiness or fatigue, then you just need to lower the dose.
Reducing GI Inflammation:
There is generally some G.I. inflammation in most chronically ill patients. A more definitive approach is included in our biofilm protocol, but many patients may not have a severe biofilm, so these steps are designed to reduce bowel inflammation in most patients, but the approach may need to be modified.
- Biocidin LSF- 1 to 2 pumps 2 to 3 times per day with food. This supplement reduces the excess bacterial load.
- Core Biotic – 2 capsules once daily. This probiotic is a mixture of typical probiotics plus Saccharomyces, which also has antifungal effects. Thus it serves as a general all-around tool for many bacterial and fungal overgrowth.
Vitamin D:
Adequate vitamin D is essential for normal immune function. Optimal vitamin D requires supplementation with vitamin D, unless you live in the tropics. The goal is a serum level between 60 and 80 ng/dl. It will typically take a dose of between 5,000 and 10,000 units of vitamin D per day to achieve this level. Most of the benefits of vitamin D do not start until serum levels exceed 50 ng/dL. I have found the easiest and most affordable way to take vitamin D is to use high dose vitamin D capsules. I with 50,000 units per day for the first week and then drop back to 1 to 2 capsules per week for maintenance depending on body size.
- Vitamin D 50,000 units: 1 daily for one week, then 1 per week for women and 2 per week for men.
Goal level: Serum level 60 to 80 ng/dl.
Do not take extra calcium when taking this level of vitamin D.
Glutathione
Low levels of glutathone is the primary finding in CRPS. Glutathione has a dual purpose in the body. The first is to protect the body from the harmful effects of freer radicals and other oxidative oxygen species. The second purpose is bind to and remove toxins from the body. Glutathione is required to stop the pro-inflammatory cycle in the joints.
Anti-Oxidants
There are many choices of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. At the start of treatment a combination of antioxidants may be required.
- CytoQuell is an excellent antiinflammatory.
- Lipoic Acid is especially effective since it is soluble in both water and fat.\
- Curcumin is also very effective but poorly absorbed unless specially treated. Theracumin or Meriva are two compounds that have improved absorption. The dose of curcumin is 300 mg to 600 mg twice daily.
Mitochondrial Support:
Mitochondria produce energy for our body. Chronic stress can impair mitochondrial function. Cells can contain several thousand mitochondria and their proper function is essential for healing. We have tested numerous products that claim to provide mitochondrial support. Most of the products we tested did not work. However, we found one product, that was well researched and works well clinically. We have also found a few others that do have some activity. However, ATP Fuel has been by far the most effective product we have found. We use this product exclusively unless there is some allergic reaction to the product in which case we have to switch to something else. Typically we see a fairly rapid response to ATP Fuel. Most people see an improvement in their energy and well-being within the first week.
Mitochondrial support: ATP Fuel Dose: Five capsules twice daily on empty stomach for the first month and then five capsules per day for maintenance.
Reduce Galectin – 3
Galectin-3 is associated with numerous chronic illnesses including heart disease and cancer. PectaSol-3 binds Galectin-3 and other toxins. We find Pectasol very useful in any patient with chronic toxicity. The other advantage of PectaSol-C is there is rarely any side effects from the supplement. PectaSol-C is a fiber product and can cause loose stools in excess.
PectaSol-C Dosing: 6 capsules daily on an empty stomach. The dose may be increased to three times a day if needed.
Methylation Support:
Most people with CRPS have methylation issues. We use Agape Methyl B12 and Folate to provide active forms of folate and B12. Getting a genomic profile done is inexpensive and can provide insights into methylation pathways.
Dose: 1 tablet per day
HydroxyB12 supports the production of active B12 (methyl B12)
Perque Activated B12 Guard: Dose 1 tablets SL per day.
Product Links:
Homeopathics
Lymph Stim