Posted by d0pamine on November 5, 2007, at 19:25:50
In reply to Chronic Inflammation theory of depression, posted by Jimmyboy on November 4, 2007, at 21:11:02
So we have the theory that inflammation is the root cause of (some) depression. To add to that, here is what I found to be an incredibly interesting article about Intra cellular parasites being the root cause of inflammation. http://www.ra-infection-connection.com/macrophages.htm
This article speaks of the "Marshall Protocol", which is a three phase protocol for eliminating the parasites at the root of the infection that causes the inflammation that results in depression (at least apparently in some cases). Interestingly enough, the Marshall protocol uses the Angiotensin Receptor Blocker, Benicar to blockade the Angiotensin II receptors in the inflamed tissue to weaken the bacteria to the point that it can be killed. This also happens to be the very same Med that I attempted to use to control my bloodpressure, but stopped because it resulted in a very aggravating inflammation in pretty much every joint in my body. I think this may have been the arisch-Herxheimer reaction part of the inflammation cascade that is referenced in the article. I suppose I'm starting to ramble, so to cut it short, I've started the Marshall Protocol today and we'll see how it goes.Anyway, thanks Jimmyboy for posting this incredibly fascinating information and pulling some pieces together for me where I hadn't quite yet seen the connection. BTW Had you posted it in the alternative board, I would have never seen it as this is the only board I check. But hopefully since the Marshall protocol references a cocktail of prescription medications (including Benicar, and Minocycline) this thread now has enough relevance to this board to keep from being redirected. One more thing that I wanted to note is that I have found (as noted in the article) that vitamin D does indeed increase my inflammation (in spite of what one would expect)
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