This seems to be such an individualized disease that it will be practically impossible to cure unless each of us is involved in the process of determining what caused its onset in us. The very fact that this disease is a PROGRESIVE DEGENERATIVE disease indicates to me that whatever caused it to begin with is still there creeping its way through our brains. So far, I have not read any proposed therapies that address this possibility. If this is the case, then time is NOT on our side, and the future does not look pretty. If I am ultimately responsible for my own health, then I must be actively engaged in the attempt to restore that health.

Should I be cautious? Absolutely.

Should I do my homework? Without a doubt.

Should I confer with my doctors? You betcha.

Should I allow my findings to be scrutinized by my peers? Of course.

Should I expect my peers to follow me down my chosen path? NO WAY...NO HOW.

michael b.

Paula, thanks for your response. As usual, it was very well thought out.