[Everything doTERRA] Wegener's Granulomatosis

Hello all,

I need some help.  I have a friend who has tentatively been diagnosed w/ Wegener's Granulomatosis.  Below is a description of the symptoms and treatments.  Can anyone help w/ the natural counterpart and perhaps a protocol that we can start her on so she is able to effectively apply the oils & LLV to help her body stay strong and fight this?  She has tested positive w/ the antibodies for the disease.   

Currently she is taking the LLV (regular dose), also using Grapefruit in her water, Geranium over the kidneys, She is taking the Zendocrine supplement, and will start taking the Zendocrine oil in a capsule.  Any other suggestions?  Perhaps a heavy metal dry foot soak, regular ATT's?  Please help.

Kate 

"Wegener's granulomatosis is a rare disorder in which blood vessels become inflamed, making it hard for blood to flow.

Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Wegener's granulomatosis mainly affects blood vessels in the nose, sinuses, ears, lungs, and kidneys, although other areas may be involved.

The cause is unknown. It is thought to be an autoimmune disorder.

Wegener's granulomatosis is most common in middle-aged adults. It is rare in children, but has been seen in infants as young as 3 months old.

Symptoms

Frequent sinusitis is the most common symptom. Other early symptoms include a fever that continues without an obvious cause, night sweats, fatigue, and a general ill feeling ( malaise).

Chronic ear infections are common. Other upper respiratory symptoms include nose bleeds, pain, and sores around the opening of the nose.

Loss of appetite and weight loss are common. Skin changes are also common, but there is no one typical lesion associated with the disease.

There may be symptoms of kidney disease. The urine may be bloody.

Eye problems develop in many people with Wegener's granulomatosis. The eye problems range from mild conjunctivitis to severe swelling of the eye.

Other symptoms include:

•   Chest pain

•   Cough, with or without blood

•   Joint pain

•   Shortness of breath

•   Weakness

•   Wheezing

Signs and tests

Your doctor may order a blood test that looks for proteins called antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA), which are often found in people with active Wegener's granulomatosis. However, it is not foolproof -- the test may be negative in some patients.

 

Treatment

Your doctor may suggest treatment with glucocorticoids (such as prednisone) which are given along with other medicines that slow down the immune response.

Medicines used to treat Wegener's granulomatosis include:

•   Azathioprine (Imuran)

•   Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)

•   Methotrexate

These medicines may cause serious side effects. You should carefully discuss your treatment plan with your doctor.

Other medicines may be prescribed, including:

•   Bisphosphonate (Fosamax) to prevent bone loss caused by prednisone

•   Folic acid or folinic acid (leucovorin) -- if you are taking methotrexate

Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole to prevent lung infections."

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