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Integrative Approach to HealingNervous System Disorders:Testimonial & Case Story By Pamela Costello, MD, PhDMedicine is not only a science, it is also an art. It deals with the very processes of life,which must be understood before they may be guided. Paracelsus 1493-1541With an incalculable number of ever increasingtoxins in our environment, it is not surprisingthat our society is plagued by so muchsuffering and disease. I see patients daily whosuffer from the adverse effects of environmental toxins ontheir nervous and immune systems. These toxins are typicallycomprised of heavy metals (often from mercury based fillingsand pollutants), immunizations, food related toxicities, andinfectious agents. Identifying and treating these agents, whichstress, damage, and imbalance our bodies, is prerequisite toour recovery. Utilizing an integrative holistic approach ofallopathy, combined with homeopathic understanding ofhealth and wellness, allows that the causative core issuesfound at the very base of the illness to be discovered, and fordeep, true healing to begin.To illustrate the complexity of modern dayneuroimmune illness, as well as that of an integrativeholistic approach to diagnosis and treatment, I’ve providedthe following testimonial from a recent patient, along withdetails of her care.This is the story of Somer, a very courageous, lovelyyoung 31 year old woman who, until June of 2012, was livinga healthy, productive, and joyful life. She began a difficultjourney of rapid decline in her health after a mild case offood poisoning. An undiagnosed case of Lyme Disease (atthat time), combined with the food poisoning triggereda progressive breakdown of her immunologic defenses,gastrointestinal balance, and neurologic health.The underlying issues that precipitated her deep andrapid neuroimmunologic decline were missed by the manypractitioners from whom she sought help. Her subsequenttreatments, and even surgery, only addressed more surfaceissues and contributed to her progressive decline. She hasgraciously offered her testimonial for this article, as a meansto inform others who might also be suffering, and to providethem with hope for their own healing and recovery. Here isher story:Somer’s Testimonial: I had not been feeling well for severalmonths. Then in June 2012 my health took a turn for the worst.By September, I had seen 6 different doctors and I was told therewas nothing wrong with me. One even told me that it was all inmy head. I had every blood test and imaging study imaginableand they all came back normal. I even had my gallbladderremoved due to abdominal pain even though it showed thatit was normal on imaging. As a health care provider myself, Iwas quickly losing faith in the medical community. This was thevery community I was part of and had so much trust and beliefthat allopathic medicine was the only way to successfully treatmedical conditions.By the time I got to Dr. Costello, I was in pretty bad shape. Iwas desperate for some answers. I had to take a leave of absencefrom work. I was no longer able to function. I had to stay withfamily because it was getting to the point where I could nolonger take care of myself. My symptoms which started out asabdominal pain and anxiety had quickly progressed to an arrayof debilitating symptoms: burning and tingling in my arms and14 Truly Alive | www.trulyalive.net
legs, severe headaches, hand tremors, night sweats, faintingspells, tachycardia, heart palpitations, weight loss, depression,insomnia, muscle pains, extremefatigue, blurry vision, and brainfog. I literally felt like I had beenpoisoned. I knew there wassomething terribly wrong, butnone of the doctors I saw couldfigure out what was making mefeel so terribly ill. I am 31 yearsold, and I was determined to findan answer. I refused to acceptmy current state as my life. Myquality of life had gone from greatto absolutely horrible in a matterof months.I was referred to Dr. Costello by a friend of the family. I wasso discouraged by that point, but was hopeful that a physicianthat took a holistic approach would maybe have some answers.Dr. Costello evaluated me and knew almost immediately I hadLyme Disease. I was shocked; how could this have been missedby so many doctors? But after learning about Lyme, I realizedthat it truly takes a doctor with the expertise like Dr. Costelloto diagnose and successfully treat conditions like Lyme. I havebeen on treatment for almost four months and I am so muchbetter! I am even back at work. It will take time and patienceto regain my health to 100%, but I am getting there as I amcommitted to my treatment protocol.Dr. Costello looks at thewhole body system, which isabsolutely necessary to reclaimyour health. Four months agoI had no hope, I literally feltwhatever I had was going tokill me. Dr. Costello saved mylife. To all of you out therewho are sick and hopeless,there is hope. You can get yourlife back! Your symptoms are not “all in your head”. I highlyrecommend Dr. Costello to anyone having a hard time gettingwell or to anyone wanting to maintain their wellness. She trulyhas the gift of healing.Doctor Costello’s notes: Somer arrived at my officefor an initial evaluation in late September 2012. She wasin appreciable pain, with bouts of confusion, anxiety andlethargy. I started her on detoxification treatments ofweekly IV Vitamin C, homeopathics, and herbal remedies,addressing a wide spectrum of neurotoxins, including LymeDisease.Her prescribed laboratory testing (with me) revealedLyme Disease and a number of environmental toxic burdens.I also referred her for biological dental evaluation andmercury amalgam removal.Using a holistic, non drug focused approach, sheexperienced significantly less confusion, pain, and lethargy.Within a few weeks, she beganto normalize after a treatmentprogram of dietary changes,a gentle exercise program,and herbal antimicrobial,detoxifying, and balancingagents (Byron White Formulas).Acupuncture treatment was lateradded to her care and we helpedher wean off all prescriptiondrugs. She was well enough atChristmas 2012 to return toher home state of Alaska. Hertestimonial above was receivedin February of 2013, after 5-6 weeks at home and back towork. She will need to remain on the balancing herbal,homeopathic remedies, as well as follow dietary restrictionsfor awhile, to continue to heal her toxic infectious burdens,and to provide for deep tissue repair and restoration.If you’d like an integrative approach to your healthcare,please contact us at the address and phone number listed inour accompanying ad. Please note, we’ve moved! Dr. PamelaCostello, MD, PhD, 11000 Spain Rd. NE, 87111, 505-503-8325,www.drpamelacostello.com.Read more articles online: by Pamela www.trulyalive.netCostello online: www.trulyalive.netTruly Alive | March/April 2013 15
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