Re: toxoplasmosis gondi ? Best drug for?

IMO there are a number of pathogens that can create mental issues and the reasons are many. For starters all pathogens secrete toxins into the bloodstream that can do a lot of damage, that is why some organisms are considered pathogenic and others not, and of course the immune reactions are to blame for the pathogenesis as well creating 'cytokine storms'.

The Wiki article http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toxoplasmosis
PCR analysis which is the best form of testing of any pathogen. In the pathogenic world there are a number of organisms that can cause problems, so if he gets a negative of toxo, don't be upset.

The GI tract can harbor multiple types of pathogenic organisms, not only parasites which are divided into 3 traditional classifications (nematode, trematode and protozoa) but rogue bacteria, yeast/fungus and viruses.

If he gets a negative on the toxo, I would look at the gut as a possible site of infection. The only reliable test is the Metametrix GI Effects Stool test. Use panel #2105 and not the comprehensive panel which is more expensive and provides unneeded testing at the moment as the primary issue is looking for infections. They use PCR analysis which is far superior to the old and outdated methods of looking for organisms in a microscope. It is important to identify the pathogen so that specific therapies can be administered.

Other things to consider if it is not pathogenic is looking at possible copper toxicity and/or heavy metal poisoning. For heavy metal poisoning look at the Doctors Data Heavy Metal Challenge test, it is the only reliable test for metal poisoning, do not rely on other methodology such as serum testing or hair testing. Hair testing is an approved method for heavy metals but the issue is that hair testing will only pick up metals that are in the blood stream as in being currently exposed to the metals. Typically when people are exposed to metals (which are quite prevelant in our society due to a number of factors), the body will 'sequester' these metals in storage sites and are not exposed to the blood. Unless they are provoked with the proper agents, they will not show up in hair but will show up in the Doctors Data test because part of the testing involves provoking agents such EDTA and DMPS, these force the metals out into the urine. The DD test measures levels in the urine for evaluation.

Copper toxicity should be evaluated via hair testing. Use traceelements.com. I have been using them for years now and am always amazed at the value of this testing. Other labs cannot compete.

The value of nutrition should not be overlooked. B vitamins and schizophrenia have close relationships, particularly niacin. Read Dr. Abram Hoffer, M.D.; Canadian Schizophrenia Foundation, for excellent resources. Also there was another researcher Dr. Carl Pfeiffer http://www.wellsphere.com/mental-health-article/dr-carl-pfeiffer-s-29-medical...


Again hair analysis is going to shine here.

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