Aa
Aa
A
A
A
Close
Avatar universal

How was Naomi Judd cured?

Not meaning to threadhog, but I thought someone here may know. When I went to Naomi's site, there were some links to some holistic books, but no clear explanation of exactly what she took to attain SVR.
Anyone know the real deal? And why wouldn't she just come right out and say what she did?
47 Responses
Sort by: Helpful Oldest Newest
Avatar universal
She did not get better until she went to a natural doctor who told her to take Thymuplex.  She was the Keynote speaker in Nashville at the Natural Nutritional Foods Association Convention and thanked Terry Limeron the founder of Enzymatic Therapy for saving her life in the late 90's and was also documented in Dr. Whitaker's Guide to Natural Healing published in 1996.  I believe that Thymuplex was formulated by Julian Whitaker for Enzymatic Therapy and is not sold under the Nature's Way label.
Helpful - 0
1 Comments
Sixteen year old post

She cured with pegalated interferon

https://www.everydayhealth.com/digestive-health/hepatitis-c/how-naomi-judd-conquered-hepatitis-c-liver-condition/
Avatar universal
the book i have by her, she took milk thistle and liver care. i cant remember along with or without tx, but she took them things or was promoting the products. that s how i started taking mt from reading her book.i stop taking mt when i started tx.
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
Hello Everyone - I have just complete my second round of treatment - first was ten years ago and NIH added SAMe to the Peg and Ribo.  With in the first month my viral load was low enough NIH could nor detect.  I have just ended 76 week of Peg once a week and Ribo and SAMe everyday -twice a day.  The reason I went longer than the 48 weeks is because I had little reaction to the meds and I asked to be in the trial.

I will keep you all posted on if the Hep c comes back - I will be tested every two months for the next six months.  There is hope and the doctors and staff at NIH were great
Helpful - 0
276730 tn?1327962946
Another 4 year old thread.
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
"Shetaz" is a commercial spammer, colloidal silver and milk thistle will not cure you of hep C. It's a complete and utter lie, and also notice how she provides specific web addresses instead of simply saying that it generically worked for her. You can also click on his/her profile and see that the only post she's posted is this colloidal silver "info-mercial." Wherever there's sick people, there will also be parasites hanging around trying to suck money out of them when they're most vulnerable. It's a damned shame but true, and it really gets under my skin when I see it too.
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
I have yet to see which genotype Naomi Judd had/has. For the purpose of this discussion, we should look with skepticism upon anything that blares the word 'CURE', however well-intentioned it may be. And of course we know that only treatments performed utilizing FDA-approved DRUGS are permitted to carry the term, now don't we?

My assumption - within the context of American bottom-line oriented existence - is this:
IF YOU HAVE UNLIMITED FINANCIAL RESOURCES, YOU CAN DO WHATEVER YOU WANT.

But I, for one, am keenly interested in Naomi Judd's genotype for the simple reason that cure (in the formal sense of the term) would be difficult, if not impossible with, say, genotype 1-a - the deadliest.
Maybe that's why they're not telling: perhaps she had/has genotype 2 or 3.

Moreover, she bombed the Dragon with a fusillade of artillery both Western and 'alternative'. Other common sense tips from her doctor's bag included such time-tested bolsters as a glass of carrot juice each morning.

I'll keep pecking away to find out her genotype. But for now, nobody with genotype 1-a should be getting their hopes up inordinately.

Davinator
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
I'm new HERE, but 'been dealing with HCV since 1985.

What did Naomi Judd do?  I have NO idea, but if she went east, she's probably as healthy as I am now!  :)

My story:
I found out I had it when fatigue began where it wasn't previously, and then tried to donate blood for a drive, and got "the call".
I went to a Dr, got a biopsy, found out it had to be in 1985 (I was exposed to it then), and he said there was enough scar tissue present to indicate that.

He immediately put me thru the interferon hell. (more below).  After I couldn't take it anymore, I went looking for more answers.

Since 1995 I have consumed a gallon of decaf Green Tea a day

In 2002, my chiro in SD, CA introduced me to colloidal silver.  Not just ANY silver, either.  These silver particles are processed down so small, it penetrates the cell walls, so it works EVERYWHERE in the body.

Then I found out about “Milk Thistle”, which helps the body to create more LIVER cells.  I take a potent extract.

Then the amazing fruit “Mangosteen”, in the liquid vitamin/mineral VEMMA.  I LOVE the taste, too.

THIS combination has SAVED MY LIFE, and flat out CURED me, period.

In 2002, my Gastro Dr. told me I was nearing stage 4, and at best, w/o a transplant had 1-3 yrs to live.  He said my genotype was particularly aggressive, and was progressing faster than most with similar.  My viral load was 3.8 m/ppm.

I was very jaundiced, about 85 lbs (5'1"), and had already gone the interferon route back in '95, (which was TOTALLY unsuccessful AND the biggest waste of time, money, pain, and my marriage possible.)
I was bed ridden for almost 6 mos, lost most of my hair, constant vomitting, and if anything stayed down, it was diarrhea.  I had to hire help for my then 5 yr old daughter, and daily chores, including washing me.  I was in so much pain, and so weak, I couldn't walk for almost 3 mos.  (This was 10 yrs after contraction of HCV.)  The interferon almost killed me, and at that time, there were no other combo drugs being offered with it.  It was pure hell for me, brain fog, wild violent mood swings, and a lot of memory loss, etc.)

SORRY for the gory details, but it is imperative to compare the MIRACULOUS difference now.
Today (April of 2008) I am healthier than EVER, negative Hep C test, 0 viral load, PERIOD.  I weigh 110 lbs, my skin is clear and rosy, my eyes are white, healthy, my hair has all grown back in thick, I never have night sweats, or liver cramps anymore, and no more diarrhea, either, YAY!!
There is no other word for it; I am CURED, not in remission.

I am NOT the only one who has figured this out, either.  "Google" people who have cured Hep C with “silver”.

Western Medicine is aimed at taking our money, and keeping us alive long enough to suck us dry financially, with no "cure" available, and barely address the symptoms, except with more drugs that cause more side effects.  I'm sorry, but BS!!!  Whoever made a comment about silver doing nothing but making you blue has NO idea what they're talking about.  Silver has no contraindications with ANY other meds or supplements, leaves the body attached to Vitamin K (dk. leafy veggies, etc), causes NO side effects, tastes like pure water, and kills over 650 bacteria, VIRI, and fungi; most on contact, others within 30 seconds.  HCV is a VIRUS.  Since 2002 I have had ONE cold/flu type illness.  Yep, ONE in over 6 yrs!!!  There’s no denying RESULTS.  Hype is worth nothing, results are everything.

Back to the “cure”, the eastern medicines concentrate on curing the cause, not suppressing the symptoms.
There IS a cure, and I PRAY that even ONE person reads this, tries this, and LIVES!!!
Here's my daily regiment, and how long I've used each supplement.
Be prepared, it "ain't" cheap, but what is the price of your LIFE?
And no, of course western medicine insurance covers NONE of this.
QOL?  Mine is the best EVER!!  It's WORTH EVERY PENNY, to me!

God bless you all.
----------------------------------------
*Pray daily.

*One gallon, decaf, home brewed, Green Tea, EVERYDAY.  Water, pomegranate, and pineapple juice additions as preferred.

*One 8 oz bottle of Sovereign Silver, www.natural-immunogenics.com each WEEK, by swishing, then swallowing 7 tsps a day (total), throughout the day (Approx $35, also available at Vitamin Shoppe, and many other health food stores, “brand” here is imperative, all silvers are NOT equal).  Most important thing to know here is MORE is NOT better.  The SMALLER the particle size, the more places it can help you.  This company boasts .0008 microns.  I haven't found smaller yet...

*Two 32oz bottles of VEMMA a MONTH, www.MakeMoneyWhileYouParty.com, vitamin/mineral liquid with the Asian fruit Mangosteen (HIGH antioxidant, and vit./min. balanced well, best part: tastes AWESOME, no nasty “all health no flavor”...they use strawberries, kiwi, etc to sweeten, nothing artificial)  Approx $70...
*One 120 count bottle a MONTH, Maxximum Milk Thistle, www.NaturalWellness.com.   I take 3 in the morning, and if I decide to have a drink ONCE in a while, I'll take 3 at night, and then 3 more midday, for a couple days before and after, to help ward off any potential damage to my ultimate goal (HEALTHY liver).  (I drink for birthdays and New Year's,...'don't really like drinking, so that was a BIG plus in healing my liver…‘never have been a "drinker".)  Approx $35...

*Last, but far from least, POSITIVE thinking.  It works better than ANY medicine...what you BELIEVE is your reality, you CAN will yourself WELL, or anything else you choose.  Most people never use 10% of their brain capacity.  It is the union of the mind and soul that opens the doorways to higher understanding.  Realizing your awesome potential is an epiphany, and a perspective changer, and the doorway to telekinetic energy, even focused within our own bodies.  I know this is "really out there" for some people, but the bottom line still remains the same, some combination of the above regiment has HEALED, CURED, and given me my LIFE back, and I could never be happier!  :)


OK, that's IT.  I've been on silver since 2002 and I no longer have Hep C.  I PRAY someone else finds this info and saves their life, too!  If you know ANYONE else with this horrible, often silent disease, PLEASE at least share this with them and let them decide if it's worth a shot.  I didn't find it in time to save my best friend of 20 yrs, but I was blessed to be able to help him cross over, by being by his side ‘til the last minute.  It was an incredible experience, not only taking care of him, but seeing what HCV does to your body, knowing I had the same thing, and hadn't found THIS info yet.  But, on the bright side, I earned another guardian angel! :)

Now I have to "pay it forward" and share this info with anyone who will see it.

I'm totally open to more discussion on this, too.  Email me any time!  :)
Now I'm reading Gregg Allman is doing well on interferon.
How do I get THIS info to HIM??
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
What the hey happened around here, embattlement? Wishing you all peace and serenity brothers and sisters. Be well.
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
Hi,
Thanks for the answer and information.  This is along the lines of what I had in mind.  Overall, not much improvement, however, if you look at the results, there is an increase in SVR for slow responders, both groups, with the 72 week treatment.  I would like to see another study in which this group (Slow, partial responders and Slow, flat responders) was treated with higher dose interferon and longer treatment.  Maybe design it so that 1 group is left on standard protocol, 1 group is given standard dose for 72 weeks, 1 group is put on higher dose for the standard 48 weeks, and 1 group is put on higher dose for 72 weeks.  This seems to be the group that might benefit.  The results of this study do seem to indicate that individualized treatment does not seem to be of benefit for Rapid responders or Non Responders.

What do you think?

Best to you and to all,
Steve
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
Mine went Hypo due to TX. I'm on synthroid now daily. It takes time now to find the right dose. I am also wondering if my thyroid will be OK after TX??  Anyway #20 tomorrow night. The end is near. Good luck and you are experiencing a SX that is documented as possible but not by all.
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
Willing: Good analogy.

Just for the record, although I think it is obvious, I am just kidding about Indiana.  But, never can be too careful in a hornets nest ;-)
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
landfill : many thanks for the detailed information. I've been using the biotene mouthwash throughout and am scheduled for a root scaling in march. In hindsight, it would have been much better to do it on tx!

This is an issue that others on tx may want to note. Both combo-tx and the often-associated ADs commonly lead to dry-mouth. Also a drop in infection-fighting neutrophils is a very common side of combo-tx. As a result, your normal dental hygiene routine may not be sufficient to keep gum-line infection at bay. Scheduling more frequent cleanings and/or scaling during tx may be necessary to avoid periodontal damage.

Steve: if I understood your question, it was investigated by the swiss-based Ditto-HCV study  <a href="http://www.hivandhepatitis.com/2003icr/03_assld/docs/pegasys/102703_b.html">reported</a> last Oct. They took quite  a few early VL measurements, used Avidan Neumann's (very-successful) composite predictors to classify patients into rapid, slow and null-response tracks, then tried individualized therapy for different tracks (eg treating slow responders for a longer time). Somewhat surprisingly, the customized tx did not significantly outperform, the "in-the-box" standard tx. So it looks like in-the-box tx isn't too far from optimal for the current meds.
gwithhepc: well, I'd be the last to defend Indiana against charges of general trouble-making, but Pooh bear does have revelance to our current hornet's nest. As I recall, hornets do tire out and buzz away fairly quickly..
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
My thyroid test is still showing hyperthyroid.  I heard from the GI nurse today that my GI and GP had a discussion, I'm to start a new med tonight that lowers blood pressure/chest pain and see the GP tomorrow.  Problem is that the GP office says to monitor my heart rate and bp for 2 weeks and the GI says get in there tomorrow for thyroid scan.  Seems like someone didn't hear the other one.  Anyway, I took the med and will call again tomorrow. Oh, and my white count is down and I'm supposed to reduce the pegasys to 1/2 dose tomorrow.  Bummer!  I just want to take the tx and be done!  Any thoughts on the thyroid/lower dose issues? Thanks, caruu
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
Caruu:

In keeping with the Pooh theme that the trouble-making Indiana started, I would have to say that Eeyore definitely had an underactive thyroid gland, otherwise known as hypothyroidism.  Whereas, Tigger undeniably had an overactive thyroid gland, otherwise known as hyperthyroid.
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
I saw your post about your mouth.  This was a big problem for me in tx but most of this won't apply to you.  I had radiation for tonsil cancer in 2000.  It makes your mouth permanently more vulnerable to tooth decay and periodontal disease and makes them harder to treat when they occur.  My mouth was pretty dry when I started tx and the inf/riba dried it out more.  When I started the AD it got drier still.  Then I got fungal infections called candida and thrush as well as a fungus infection in the corners of my mouth.  I also got something called lichen planus which isn't an infection but causes sore white streaks in your mouth.  The hepc dr said that these were common sx of inf/riba and prescribed a topical anti-fungal drug.  My mouth was godawful sore for the whole 11 months.  I'm now 5 months post-tx and my mouth feels like it did when I started.

I'd been seeing a specialist in mouth diseases regularly since the radiation and we talked at length about the hepc tx.  He doesn't think that it causes periodontal disease directly but, as you probably know, the drier your mouth the friendlier it gets to bacterial infections.  He biopsied the lichen planus because it can be a precurser to cancer.

There's a prescription drug called Salagen which stimulates saliva production and may help you.  I use it.  There's a company called Biotene which makes over-the-counter stuff for dry mouth.  I like their chewing gum.

The standard recommendation for people with a shaky periodontal state is a deep scaling every 3 months and prompt treatment of pockets when they appear.  None of the guys I see think that inf/riba does permanent damage to your mouth but you have to treat the temporary conditions as they appear.

You don't have to worry about this but if I need a traumatic procedure like periodontal surgery or an extraction I'm going to need between 15 and 30 hyperbaric oxygen treatments to help it heal and avoid bone necrosis.  The radiation reduces blood flow and that doesn't change with time.  I have all my teeth, no periodontal disease and bone loss that's typical for my age (61).  I floss, brush, and soak them in a flouride gel daily using trays.  Pain in the ass but I like my teeth.

Good luck.
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
Thanks for your replies.  I'll find out later if the thyroid test continues to be low (I think it's low that causes hyper?).  I was hoping maybe it's contributing to some of the sx and that fixing it would help me with the anxiety, chest pain, pounding heart, etc. but it sounds from britgirl like that wasn't the case for you.  Anyway, I'm headed out to see the vampires
again:-).  Just kidding...I really appreciate the work they do. caruu
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
Hope y'all don't mind if I cut in here....but I noticed a newbie {jg2001}that I don't think has been welcomed to the forum..:0  probably got lost in all of the "Fallout"

jg2001...welcome to the site....I hope you find the support and info you need here....If you look back through some of the old threads and through the archives...I'm sure that most of your queations will be answered :)
Here is also a list of sites that are very helpful:

Get the basics on the FAQ's of these general HCV sites:
http://www.liverfoundation.org/ (American Liver Foundation)
http://www.natap.org
http://www.hepnet.com/hepc.html
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/hepatitis/c/fact.htm
http://www.carbonbased.com/cbcblood.htm
http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/digest/pubs/chrnhepc/chrnhepc.htm
http://www.battlinghepc.com./
http://www.hepcassoc.org/links.html (many links)

http://www.themedicineprogram.com/info.html (helps pay for meds if you can
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
No.  You are not the only one:

The wonderful thing about Tiggers
Is Tiggers are wonderful things
Their tops are made out of rubber
Their bottoms are made out of springs
They're bouncy, trouncy, flouncy, pouncy
Fun, fun, fun, fun, FUN!
But the most wonderful thing about Tiggers
Is I'm the only one

The wonderful thing about Tiggers
Is Tiggers are wonderful chaps
They're loaded with vim and with vigor
They love to leap in your laps
They're bouncy, trouncy, flouncy pouncy
Fun, fun, fun, fun, FUN
But the most wonderful thing about Tiggers
Is I'm the only one.

Tiggers are wonderful fellahs.
Tiggers are awfully sweet.
Everyone elses is jealous,
And thats why I repeat...

The wonderful thing about Tiggers
Are Tiggers are wonderful things
Their tops are made out of rubber
Their bottoms are made out of springs
They're bouncy, trouncy, flouncy, pouncy
Fun, fun, fun, fun, FUN!
But the most wonderful thing about Tiggers
Is I'm the only one.
Yes, I'm the only one
(GRRrrrrrr...) ooOOoooOOooooOOOO!!!


G
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
Oh wow...I'm with you!!  This is like a new soap opera everyday and doesn't seem to let up.  I guess it makes for some good reading for all the new ones but then they would tire fast like all of us.  I also hate to see OHC leaving as she has so much good information for all of us and if she doesn't...she will do research.  But getting jumped on for helping others could tend to run you off.  And these long letters for posting have me just yawning ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
FOR THE LOVE OF JESUS!!!!  WILL YOU STOP IT!!!!!!!!
You really should read back some of YOUR posts! Ranting & Raving????  What is this....VOTE! Thing?????  Seems to me YOU kicked up a WHOLE HORNETS NEST!!!!  Maybe, you should listen yourself & use some of that cotton wool!
I REALLY didn't want to do this.....but, Sherr....PLEASE STOP NOW!  Then....maybe....WE CAN ALL GET BACK TO BEING CIVIL!!!
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
Sherr - I'm with you on this one.  I'm very sorry to see OHC leave the site.  Not crazy about the tone of some of these theads.  I came to this site about a year ago and found good information and tips from so many people - i.e. the need for the pill boxes, and answers to those pesky injection questions etc etc.

I'm going for my six month follow up next week and hoped to share my results when they come in.  I've appreciated all the info others have posted on their own follow ups and wanted to do the same.  But I've decided not to - just don't want to see this info get buried in all the bickering - doubt anyone will benefit from it so I'll just keep it my little secret.  This is my last post - so long and thanks to everyone who helped this past year and to quote Bob Hope - thanks for all the memories.

Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
Thyroids are often affected by tx. Mine was permanently damaged and know i am on supplements. No big deal. It won't kill you, but has to be monitored throughout your life to make sure you are on the right dose. Some people find that when they stop tx their thyroid goes back to normal. I have the opposite problem to yours - undractive thyroid - and no, I didn't distinguish it from the effects of tx, it was pioked up on a routine blood test.
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
At 4 years old Pooh Bear taught me...."If ya can't say somethin nice....Don't say nothin at all".
Am I the ONLY one who watched that show?
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
You have to be really, really sick w/really, really good insurance to go the transplant route.  Sine the average wait for a liver is 23mo and the average patient dies waiting, anyone on the list has to be under constant med supervision and ready to transplant at anytime.  To stay on the list, you do have to abstain, so just about all transplant patients have yrs of sobrity.

The tragedy of not treating ESLD'ers, is many of us respond to tx, cure and make the nec lifestyle changes to not be eligible for transplant.  Not tx'ing is a death sentence.  Tx'ing seems to extend our lives, b/nobody knows for how long.

Few this ill, decomp-liver failure-have regained a long, high QOL.

I personally never considered transplant-I only worked on improving the QOL for the time I had left.  So here I am, cured w/a high QOL!
Helpful - 0
2
Have an Answer?

You are reading content posted in the Hepatitis C Community

Top Hepatitis Answerers
317787 tn?1473358451
DC
683231 tn?1467323017
Auburn, WA
Learn About Top Answerers
Didn't find the answer you were looking for?
Ask a question
Answer a few simple questions about your Hep C treatment journey.

Those who qualify may receive up to $100 for their time.
Explore More In Our Hep C Learning Center
image description
Learn about this treatable virus.
image description
Getting tested for this viral infection.
image description
3 key steps to getting on treatment.
image description
4 steps to getting on therapy.
image description
What you need to know about Hep C drugs.
image description
How the drugs might affect you.
image description
These tips may up your chances of a cure.
Popular Resources
A list of national and international resources and hotlines to help connect you to needed health and medical services.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Condoms are the most effective way to prevent HIV and STDs.
PrEP is used by people with high risk to prevent HIV infection.