Problem We Treat
Below is the list the list of the problems treated in the EPD Study that can be a result of allergy of all types. Most of my patients have classical and non-classical inhalant, food and chemical allergy. The primary method of treatment I use for many problems you see listed listed is LDA immunotherapy. The list below is a fairly complete compilation of conditions that have been shown to respond to both EPD and LDA immunotherapy, thought the list is growing. If you don’t see your problem listed here, please call us.
1. Rhinitis, perennial (runny nose, nasal congestion, etc., year `round) | 35. Chronic fatigue, not of sudden post-viral onset but of gradual onset |
2. Rhinitis, seasonal, allergic (above but seasonal, hay fever, etc.) | 36. “Candida” or fungal-related illness whose symptoms respond clinically to antifungals |
3. Nasal polyps | 37. Hyperventilation complex (medical diagnosis, U.K.) |
4. Allergic conjunctivitis (itchy/watery eyes) | 38. “Environmental Illness (EI)” |
5. Asthma, year `round | 39. Plugged ears, moderately severe |
6. Repeated chest infections | 40. Pruritis |
7. Chronic sinusitis, documented by X-ray | 41. Depression |
8. Chronic face ache/sinus pain, not proven by X-ray or negative X-rays | 42. Insomnia, moderately severe |
9. Secretory otitis media (“glue ear”) | 43. Vulvadynia |
10. Repeated ear infections | 44. Anosmia |
11. Immediate food allergy (foods cause itching, swelling, collapse, shock) | 45. Emotional/Behavior problems (not #21) |
12. Food (or food chemical) allergy or intolerance/adverse response (not #11 above) | 46. Interstitial cystitis (IC), documented |
13. Chemical sensitivity (severe symptoms, when exposed by breathing) | 47. Post nasal drip, chronic, severe |
14. Migraine/severe headaches | 48. Chronic cough |
15. Headaches, other | 49. Asthma, seasonal only |
16. Eczema, “dermatitis” | 50. Ankylosing spondylitis, documented |
17. Contact dermatitis (from skin contact with a substance) | 51. Dermatographia |
18. Urticaria (hives) | 52. Autism |
19. Swelling of the lips, face or tongue (angioedema) | 53. Hypertension |
20. Mental confusion (brain “fag,” “fog,” confusion, etc.) | 54. Diabetes |
21. Hyperactivity, ADD, ADHD, PDD | 55. Sjogren’s Syndrome |
22. Epilepsy (any type) | 56. Meniere’s Disease |
23. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) | 57. Psoriasis |
24. Osteo-arthritis or joint pains: non-specific | 58. Anaphylaxis due to ingested food or food substance |
25. Muscle pains, severe | 59. Anaphylaxis, cause unknown (idiopathic) |
26. Ulcerative colitis | 60. Tourette’s |
27. Crohn’s disease | 61. Multiple sclerosis ** |
28. “Irritable bowel”, “spastic colon” or chronic diarrhea | 62. Rhinitis due to cats only |
29. Constipation (less than 1 bowel movement on most days) | 63. Pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS) |
30. Gut “fermentation” (bloating after most meals, especially sugar) | 64. Conjunctivitis, chronic, diagnosed as “non-allergic” |
31. Chronic anal irritation/itch (not caused by hemorrhoids) | 65. Raynaud’s |
32. Chronic vaginal symptoms | 66. Reactive arthritis (autoimmune, non-RA) |
33. Urinary tract symptoms (not due to infection) | 67. Pharyngitis |
34. CFIDS, CFS or ME (U.K.) (history of definite sudden viral onset, healthy prior) | 68. Laryngitis |
| 69. All autoimmune diseases, especially those associated with one or more HLA receptors |
** Only if the patient has significant food or inhalant allergy/sensitivity
Some other primary modalities I use, and problems I treat, are listed below:
Oral and IV nutritional treatment. These include patients with chronic fatigue, bacterial and viral problems, acute and chronic asthma and nutritional deficiencies.
Toxic Mold Exposure: Forouz treats many patients with symptoms because they were exposed to toxic molds in their homes, at work or at school, and she may give legal testimony regarding mold issues. The courts in New Mexico are very difficult when it comes to mold exposure, and we’ve personally had a very important case thrown out of court here for no other reason except the judge felt one of the patients persuaded the others that mold was a problem. If you live here, beware!
Dietary treatment: We offer a temporary diet to many new patients who have sensitivities to foods (known problems and the ones they don’t recognize), and these problems are causing them to be continually ill.
Autoimmune diseases: including systemic lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, autoimmune degenerative arthritis, ulcerative colitis and many, many others. We employ active immunization for these problems, based on the principals of molecular mimicry, and now are using autologous LDA vaccines, the newwest development in LDA treatment.
Natural Hormone Treatment: We use natural (Armour) thyroid and other thyroid compounds, natural hydrocortisone (Cortef), natural estrogen, progesterone and testosterone for the treatment of the symptoms of menopause, fatigue and most health problems related to hormonal deficiency. Forouz is extremely thorough in her investigation of these issues, and will find the treatment you need if your situation is complex.
