andrea@hp-sdd.HP.COM (Andrea K. Frankel) (10/25/86)
I need information, preferably in the form of journal references or
addresses to write to.
My doctor recommends a series of intravenous Vitamin C treatments (50-60
gms each treatment) as a treatment for Epstein Barr virus. I recall
seeing an article in Prevention many years ago, discussing this
treatment for infectious mononucleosis (same virus - EBV is a retrovirus
in the herpes family, and in some people it keeps coming back). This
is not the first time this doctor has recommended a "non-mainstream"
treatment, and often his treatments have worked. However, before I'm
willing to try something this invasive, I want to find out for myself
what is known about it, who's had experience with it, success rates,
possible side effects, etc.
UCSD Medical Library's online search didn't turn up anything useful
(although that may be due to my lack of experience using the software).
One pointer I have is an organization supposedly called "AAMPS",
which I believe stands for American Association for Medical Preventics
or some such. I say supposedly, because they are supposed to be in
the Santa Monica/West Los Angeles area, and directory assistance
couldn't find a listing for them. The other pointer I have is that
a "Dr. Cathcart" is involved in this work - also no luck finding
references.
Any useful pointers would be appreciated!
adTHANKSvance...
Andrea Frankel, Hewlett-Packard (San Diego Division) (619) 592-4664
"every time that wheel goes round, bound to cover just a little more ground"
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