What is it?

Polymyalgia Rheumatica and giant cell arteritis represent varying manifestations of one disease: Both show similar patterns of cytokines in blood and Polymyalgia Rheumatica is a clinical diagnosis based on pain and stiffness of the shoulder and pelvic girdle area, frequently in association with fever, anaemia, malaise, and weight loss.

The differential diagnosis of malaise, anaemia, and a markedly elevated sedimentation rate includes multiple myeloma, other malignant disorders, and chronic infections such as bacterial giant cell arteritis, a systemic panarteritis affecting medium-sized and large vessels in patients over the age of 50.

The condition is also called temporal arteritis. About 50% of patients with giant cell arteritis also have Polymyalgia Rheumatica. The classic symptoms suggesting that a patient has arteritis are headache, scalp tenderness, visual symptoms, jaw claudication, or throat pain.

Blindness results from occlusive arteritis of the posterior ciliary branch of the ophthalmic artery.

The main reason to diagnose and treat giant cell arteritis is to prevent blindness. Once blindness develops, it is usually permanent. Therefore, when a patient has symptoms and findings suggestive of temporal arteritis, therapy with Prednisone, 60 mg daily, is initiated immediately, and a temporal artery biopsy is promptly obtained.

Symptomatic relief is a useful, but not an absolute guide to disease activity. The dosage of steroid should only be adjusted under strict medical guidance.Serrapeptase and the electronic acupuncture device is worthwhile.

Blindness rarely occurs when the ESR has reached the normal range. The drug may be slowly tapered when disease activity ceases.

How can Serrapeptase Help?

Serrapeptase helps immensely as it clears out all of the inflammation and dead tissue. By alleviating the inflammation and clearing away this problem tissue it relieves the symptoms and allows the healing system to rapidly repair the problem.

How many do I take?

Start with 2 x 80,000IU Serrapeptase with MSM and Trace Minerals, 3 times per day, 30 minutes before a meal and then gradually reduce to 1 twice a day as you get relief.

What things can I do to help Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis?

1. Take nutrients such as below (in order of priority):

• Start with 3 x 80,000IU Serrapeptase with MSM and Trace Minerals, 3 times per day, 30 minutes before a meal and then gradually reduce to 1 twice a day as you get relief. This will eat any scar tissue, inflammation and dead tissue.
• Homocysteine Spray – 6 per day, 10 minutes away from food or drink.
• Spatone Liquid Iron supplement
• Curcumin - take 3 with breakfast and three with evening meal.
• Oxygen Absorbing Enzymes – Take a few drops under the tongue every hour or so.
• Hemp Seed Oil or Fish Oil
• Active Life (complete Vitamins & Mineral Formula) 1/2oz with breakfast and 1/2oz with evening meal.
• Olive Leaf Extract 3 caps daily (a powerful antiviral, antibacterial, anti-fungal).

For your Digestive Tract Recovery take (in order of priority):

• Essential Herbal Cleanse to cleanse and restore digestive system and whole body system (optional)
• Digestive Enzymes – Ensures digestion of food; 2 before each meal.
• Probiotic14 – Ensures a healthy digestive tract; take 1 with each meal and 1 opened and mixed with your food.
• Gastro - take 1 capsule after each meal for 1 – 2 months to heal the damaged digestive tract.
• OxyPlus+ (Oxygen and Aloe Vera) – Take ½oz twice per day (to help heal the digestive tract and support the Probiotic) on rising and at bedtime.

2. Water

Drink ½ pint of filtered or boiled water every waking hour if you are at home (about 8 glasses), except for the last 3 hours.

3. Exclude from your diet

Foods to exclude from your diet include: grains and cereals (bread, pastry, biscuits etc) and root vegetables (potatoes, parsnips etc.) for at least 3-6 months.

4. Foods to include in your diet

Foods to include in your diet include: Vegetables; 8-12 portions per day (Broccoli, Kale, Spinach etc. and as many different colours as possible), Fruit, Nuts, Seeds, Beans, Eggs, Fish (different fish 3-4 times per week). Click to view the Basic Health Plan

5. Exercise

Exercise everyday (30 to 60mins.) to get oxygen around your body, your lungs working, and your heart beating. Walking, running on the spot or rebounding on a mini-trampoline are best.

6. Electro-acupressure

If you have bought one, use your HealthPoint Electro-acupressure stimulator as per the instructions in the book. (see www.DoveHealth.com)

7. Ozone Therapy

Consider Ozone Therapy (ask for your nearest doctor).

8. Get Serious

Get serious about good health because your quality of life is at stake.