HELP!! i contracted this annoying virus 7 months ago. from what i have read, it usually goes away by now but can last up to 2 years and maybe even up to 4. i've gotten it treated several times with liquid nitrogen but when this didn't end it, the doctor said it wasn't worth it anymore. this is really torturing me: i'm in an open relationship w/ my boyfriend, and i can't do anything sexually with him because it will spread on myself (tried already) and i obviously can't see anyone new since it's contagious. so my relationship/sex life is on hold -- for maybe 2 years?? i know certain things in my life may be influencing how long the virus lasts.. stress, antibiotics for acne, etc. (do antibiotics affect the immune system?) but i will do anything to get over this asap. i'm wondering if you've heard much about this virus or have any specific tips in addition to the diet/exercise/relaxation thing which i am trying to work on. (although i'm severely stressed right now so my relaxation attempts are very difficult)
thanks so much.
p.s. what is your address so i can send you a contribution for all your help.
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Re: molluscum contagiosum..help!!!
Posted by Kathy S on March 01, 1999 at 19:35:37:
In Reply to: molluscum contagiosum..help!!! posted by dani on March 01, 1999 at 07:52:39:
My little girl got the same thing a few years ago. I read somewhere that comfrey (liquid form) worked, so I tried it and sure enough in about 3 weeks all of the bumps were gone! And she'd had them for about a year at that point. I used it morning and night, a drop on each bump. My son recently picked it up somewhere, and so I'm using the comfrey on him. It will be interesting to see if it works again. Good luck!
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Re: molluscum contagiosum..help!!!
Posted by dani on March 01, 1999 at 21:28:32:
In Reply to: Re: molluscum contagiosum..help!!! posted by Kathy S on March 01, 1999 at 19:35:37:
thanks a lot. i haven't found many suggestions of this sort so i will surely give this one a try!
Re: molluscum contagiosum..help!!! (contributions)
Posted by Walt Stoll on March 02, 1999 at 10:16:02:
In Reply to: molluscum contagiosum..help!!! posted by dani on March 01, 1999 at 07:52:39:
Hi, dani.
Molluscum contagiosum is a viral infection of pretty low infectivity. The standard treatment is to use a sharp currette and simply scrape out each little bump down to its base. EVERY ONE MUST BE FOUND & CURRETTED. I have not seen these spontaneously resolve themselves. SO, if you have not had them treated, I am not surprised that they have stayed around for years. Have you seen a dermatologist about them? Perhaps you have not gotten the best advice about how to get rid of them?
Next, only people with poor immunity get or keep getting these things. Your present attempts at wellness are your best bet to keep them from recurring once they are adequately treated. Your sexual partner should not be at risk unless HE has also a low immunity. His following a wellness program would make him immune to your giving it to him within 6 months.
Finally, if your stress level is such that you have trouble with SR, you should do what I have recommended so many times in this situation: get a deep, whole-body, therapeutic massage at least 3 times a week for 2 weeks while continuing to practice your chosen SR.
I appreciate your offer to help with the BB expenses. All contributions are gratefully accepted. They should be sent to my publisher at Sunrise Health Coach, Box #12091, Panama City, FL 32401-9091.
Let us know how you do.
Walt
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Re: molluscum contagiosum..help!!! (WOW!)
Posted by Walt Stoll on March 02, 1999 at 12:08:33:
In Reply to: Re: molluscum contagiosum..help!!! posted by Kathy S on March 01, 1999 at 19:35:37:
Thanks, Kathy.
I will be looking forward to hearing of your next experience with this. It would be wonderful to have such a simple, non-toxic and inexpensive remedy.
I hope everyone who tries this will share THEIR experiences as well.
Namaste` Walt
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Re: molluscum contagiosum..help!!! (contributions)
Posted by dani on March 03, 1999 at 21:51:48:
In Reply to: Re: molluscum contagiosum..help!!! (contributions) posted by Walt Stoll on March 02, 1999 at 10:16:02:
it does make sense that they are sticking around because my immunity was until recently very low and i am also quite stressed. however, i have gotten them treated many (7 or 8)times with liquid nitrogen, and more ones kept appearing. finally the doctor said it wasn't worth the torture anymore and i should just wait until they go away. maybe i should get another treatment.
meanwhile i'll be trying the comfrey & going for those massages!!!
Re: molluscum contagiosum..help!!!
Posted by Lori on March 31, 1999 at 22:47:58:
In Reply to: Re: molluscum contagiosum..help!!! posted by Kathy S on March 01, 1999 at 19:35:37:
Thank-you Kathy S. I stumbled on this page with tears in my eyes. I live in a small town and am getting absolutely no help with my 5 year-old sons case of Molluscum Contagiosum. I can't even get a referral to a dermatologist. I just know there has to be a better way than burning your babys flesh with liquid nitrogen. I will go and try some of this liquid comfrey and will report the results good or bad.
God Bless all of you,
especially Dr. Stoll
Re: molluscum contagiosum..help!!!
Posted by Mary on April 02, 1999 at 01:08:49:
In Reply to: Re: molluscum contagiosum..help!!! posted by Kathy S on March 01, 1999 at 19:35:37:
What is comfrey? My 3-year-old's ordeal began with a single bump about 8 months ago. He now has at least 50! And I just discovered two bumps on my 2-year-old. We're been to a dermatologist who won't cauterize lesions, suggests we treat it with topical benzoyl peroxide and let it run its course. Is there anything else that will help clear up the lesions? Please help me help my children.
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Re: molluscum contagiosum..help!!!
Posted by Walt Stoll on April 03, 1999 at 10:12:27:
In Reply to: Re: molluscum contagiosum..help!!! posted by Mary on April 02, 1999 at 01:08:49:
Dear Mary,
I cannot tell you about the comfrey. Someone else put that on the BB & I asked them to tell me more as well as hoping that others would tell me of THEIR experiences with this novel approach,
Personally, I have never seen a case of molluscum "run its course". If it is not treated adequately (in MY expereince using a sharp currette to scrape each lesion out) it just spreads to all the other susceptible members of the family.
Remember, the person's immunity has to be less than adequate for the individual to be "caught" by this virus.
We have discussed for years, right here on this BB, how to improve the immunity of children. It basically includes your becoming an expert in healthy nutrition and MAKING the children change from the terrible American diet to a much more sensible one.
Molluscum, in the form you are describing is a reliable herald of worse things to come UNLESS you listen to its message.
Walt
Re: molluscum contagiosum..help!!!
Posted by Autumn on May 03, 1999 at 22:18:18:
In Reply to: Re: molluscum contagiosum..help!!! posted by Kathy S on March 01, 1999 at 19:35:37:
My dear sweet 7 year old now has blisters all over her face ,neck,stomach, and thighs. The dermatologist is using something he calls "beatlejuice". This has been a nightmare for my daughter. She gets teased at school and feels ugly. She has had 3 treatments so far. I am concerned about scars. My husband and I feel helpless. We also have a 3 month old little girl. How can I keep her safe from it. Help us please.
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Re: molluscum contagiosum..help!!!
Posted by Walt Stoll on May 05, 1999 at 13:03:34:
In Reply to: Re: molluscum contagiosum..help!!! posted by Autumn on May 03, 1999 at 22:18:18:
Hi, Autumn.
I addressed this, specifically, within the past month or so, right here on this BB. I am sure that is has not yet been archived.
Please save me typing by looking it up.
Walt
Re: molluscum contagiosum..help!!!
Posted by Cheryl on May 05, 1999 at 18:07:38:
In Reply to: Re: molluscum contagiosum..help!!! posted by Kathy S on March 01, 1999 at 19:35:37:
My daugher is six and has been fighting molluscum contagiosum since October. It has since gotten worse and has spread to her neck, face, stomach and back. I have tried giving her echinacea to help build up her immunity but didn't notice any difference. I also tried clear nail polish every other day. That did help some of the bumps go away but with scaring, so I stopped that. Can you tell me what comfrey is and where I could get it?
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Re: molluscum contagiosum..help!!!
Posted by steph on May 05, 1999 at 19:51:42:
In Reply to: Re: molluscum contagiosum..help!!! posted by Kathy S on March 01, 1999 at 19:35:37:
I got molluscum just over a year ago. I got the bumps burned off at my local Planned Parenthood whenever new ones showed up, but unfortunately some of them scarred. Finally, they quit showing up a couple of months ago. So yes, they honestly do run their course. And also, they can be passed sexually, like you know, so it's probably better to put your sex life on hold instead of infecting your boyfriend.
Re: molluscum contagiosum..help!!! (WOW!)
Posted by J SMITH on May 07, 1999 at 12:30:48:
In Reply to: Re: molluscum contagiosum..help!!! (WOW!) posted by Walt Stoll on March 02, 1999 at 12:08:33:
My son played with a friend yesterday, who has the molluscum skin virus on his neck. His mother did not advise me of the virus until she picked him up. They played all day outside and inside. What are the chances that he will come down with this virus? If he does, how long do they last? Thank you for your help....
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Re: molluscum contagiosum..help!!!
Posted by Bill on May 08, 1999 at 09:50:03:
In Reply to: Re: molluscum contagiosum..help!!! posted by Autumn on May 03, 1999 at 22:18:18:
Click here for the earlier discussion on molluscum contagiosum.
Bill
Re: molluscum contagiosum..help!!! (WOW!)
Posted by Walt Stoll on May 08, 1999 at 10:42:37:
In Reply to: Re: molluscum contagiosum..help!!! (WOW!) posted by J SMITH on May 07, 1999 at 12:30:48:
Dear J.,
The Molluscum Contagiosum Virus is a very weak one. Unless your child has a weaker than "normal" immune system, it would be impossible for him to "catch" it.
Because it is such a weak virus, he would also have to have VERY close & prolonged contact even then.
There was someone this past month who reported spontaneous resolution of MCV. I have never seen it unless the person practices a wellness program to improve the immune system.
See if you can find the note on the unarchived BB.
Walt
Re: molluscum contagiosum..help!!!
Posted by Cheryl on May 08, 1999 at 13:07:15:
In Reply to: molluscum contagiosum..help!!! posted by dani on March 01, 1999 at 07:52:39:
I would like to let people know that there is an accupressure treatment done by chiropractors called NAET. It is a holistic method ofbuilding up your immune system. I have started these treatments with my child and appears to be working. I will keep you updated.
Re: molluscum contagiosum..help!!!
Posted by Cheryl on May 09, 1999 at 22:00:56:
In Reply to: Re: molluscum contagiosum..help!!! posted by Cheryl on May 05, 1999 at 18:07:38:
I tried to buy comfrey at a three local health food stores. Two of them never of it. The last one told me that comfrey is no longer on the market! I did however find on the internet a "comfrey oinment" which I ordered.
My question to Dr. Stoll is that you mentioned about a wellness program. What is that specifically? I would be much interested in finding about it. My goal is to build up my daughter's immune system. I realize that is where the molluscum keeps thriving on. I have been giving my daughter echinacea every day. I have been giving her one capsule at 400 mg a day. She is six and 40 pounds. Should I be giving her more than that? We have been eating three healthy meals a day and also taking a multivitamin. Again, if you can give me any input on a wellness program I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you.
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Re: molluscum contagiosum..help!!!
Posted by Walt Stoll on May 10, 1999 at 10:15:06:
In Reply to: Re: molluscum contagiosum..help!!! posted by Cheryl on May 09, 1999 at 22:00:56:
Hi, Cheryl.
One of the reasons for the "glossary" is to clarify stuff like you are asking about "wellness" (see link). Also, there is a specific article about wellness on the home page for this 'site.
Finally, I offer a free protocol, with references, about wellness, for a stamped, self-addressed #10 envelope sent to my publisher at Sunrise Health Coach, Box #12091, Panama City, FL 32401-9091. Be sure you include what you are sending the envelope for.
THEN, if you still have questions, write again. If you have these questions, so must many others. Discussing it publically is the best tool for public education I know.
Walt
Re: molluscum contagiosum..help!!!
Posted by Robert on May 11, 1999 at 22:01:38:
In Reply to: Re: molluscum contagiosum..help!!! posted by Cheryl on May 09, 1999 at 22:00:56:
I noticed that I had these small white bumps about a week ago and went to the clinic to get it checked. They said that I had Molluscum and then they burned it. I just read that you could get rid of it with comfrey and they didn't tell me anything about it. What is it, how effective is it, where can I get it, and how much does it cost?
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Re: molluscum contagiosum..help!!!
Posted by Cheryl on May 12, 1999 at 19:44:10:
In Reply to: Re: molluscum contagiosum..help!!! posted by Robert on May 11, 1999 at 22:01:38:
I wanted to comment that I got comfrey ointment from www.herbsfirst.com today in the mail. It came in three days priority mail. I was unsuccessful in getting any form of liquid comfrey on the internet or at a local health food store. It you look up comfrey on yahoo it will tell you exactly what comfrey is. At this point, I do not know if it will help but I will keep you updated.
Also, I am also taking my daughter to a homeopathic doctor in my town who can treat molluscum successfully as well as putting her on a "wellness" (nutriotnal diet) program. Your first step in getting rid of molluscum is to build up your immune system.
Re: molluscum contagiosum..help!!!
Posted by bassam on May 13, 1999 at 17:03:55:
In Reply to: molluscum contagiosum..help!!! posted by dani on March 01, 1999 at 07:52:39:
Dear Dr.Stoll
I would like to ask you if there is any relation between
AIDS and MCV.
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Re: molluscum contagiosum..help!!!
Posted by Walt Stoll on May 14, 1999 at 12:08:17:
In Reply to: Re: molluscum contagiosum..help!!! posted by bassam on May 13, 1999 at 17:03:55:
Hi, Bassam.
Of course! Go to the archives link below to get started understanding how to improve the immune system that is related to both.
THEN, if you have more questions, write again.
Walt
Re: molluscum contagiosum..help!!!
Posted by joan on May 14, 1999 at 22:41:05:
In Reply to: Re: molluscum contagiosum..help!!! posted by Cheryl on May 09, 1999 at 22:00:56:
I am writing because my three children have this virus. Two of them have had it for 4 months and 1 for 2 weeks. They are 6, 4 and 2. The 6 year old only has two on his cheek. The 4 year old has about 25 and my 2 year old has about 50!!(and they seem to be spreading more) I am so frustrated because a docter has tried to burn them of, and had me use retin A on them. Neither were successful. Now, a dermatologist has perscribed Aldara to try. I just tried filling the perscription today and the pharmacist said she couldn't give it to me if it was for a child!!! Help! Also, does comfrey really work? We do not know what to do now.(besides pray of course) The doc gave us a trial of this medication so we did start to use it already. Should we still try to pursue this Aldara even if it is not known if it is safe for kids or try Comfrey?? We do not feel safe with the Aldara, but we also cannot handle these warts spreading even more. If anyone can help us, it would be a tremendous blessing.
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Re: molluscum contagiosum..help!!!
Posted by Cheryl on May 15, 1999 at 09:45:15:
In Reply to: Re: molluscum contagiosum..help!!! posted by Kathy S on March 01, 1999 at 19:35:37:
I was able to get comfrey ointment from www.HerbsFirst.Com/Ointments.html. It seems to be working for my daughter. It brings the wort to a head and then it looks like a pimple and then it goes away. Maybe where some people live they can get liquid comfrey from a local health food store. I was unable to get it so that was why I ordered it from the internet. Hopefully this can help someone.
Re: molluscum contagiosum..help!!!
Posted by BASSAM on May 16, 1999 at 10:38:11:
In Reply to: Re: molluscum contagiosum..help!!! posted by bassam on May 13, 1999 at 17:03:55:
Dear DR.stoll
Ref to my first quistion Re:Molluscum contagiosum and Aids,
I mean if MC could be caused by Aids or Aids could be caused
by MC.
Last 3 months i have taken my to kids to hospital to
remove the MC pumps from there skin and now they 2 pumps on
each one body.
I would like to know also if their any midical treatment for
the MC.
tkx so much.
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Re: molluscum contagiosum..help!!!
Posted by Walt Stoll on May 16, 1999 at 11:10:59:
In Reply to: Re: molluscum contagiosum..help!!! posted by joan on May 14, 1999 at 22:41:05:
Hi, Joan.
For you all to have this weak virus infection, you HAVE to have a genetic weakness in this part of youir immunity. Until we can insert normal genes into the genome with viruses, you are stuck with the genes you have.
The only real solution to this is for all of you to develop a "wellness" mentality to improve your general immunity enough that even the weakness will not be weak enough for this virus to overcome.
Go to the homepage of this 'site & read about wellness.
THEN, if you still have questions, write again.
Walt
Re: molluscum contagiosum..help!!!
Posted by Walt Stoll on May 17, 1999 at 11:44:22:
In Reply to: Re: molluscum contagiosum..help!!! posted by BASSAM on May 16, 1999 at 10:38:11:
Hi, Bassam.
I don't know how to explain it better. AIDS does not cause MC & MC does not cause AIDS. A lowered immunity causes both. A person with a great immune system could not get AIDS. This is explained in a chapter about AIDS in my book.
The many posts about MC have not yet been archived. SO, they are still on the BB. People have been saying that Comfrey gets rid of MC lesions. I have not heard enough about that yet but it can't hurt while you are learning more. There were notes here about the comfrey within the past 48 hours.
Walt
Re: molluscum contagiosum..help!!!
Posted by BELINDA on May 17, 1999 at 20:07:19:
In Reply to: Re: molluscum contagiosum..help!!! posted by Kathy S on March 01, 1999 at 19:35:37:
Thank-you Kathy S. My 3 year-old girl has had
Molluscum Contagiosum for about 2 years. We have gone to about 5 doctors and 2 dermatologist.. Used retin A and tried liquid nitrogen(5X) with no luck. I will try some comfrey and will report the
results. Thanks for the hope.
Re: molluscum contagiosum..help!!!
Posted by Jim McFadden on May 24, 1999 at 11:42:39:
In Reply to: Re: molluscum contagiosum..help!!! posted by Kathy S on March 01, 1999 at 19:35:37:
I have been reading all the notes that have been posted to this site, because my daughter was just diagnosed with the Molluscum virus. My problem is that she has about 20 lesions above and below the eye (on both eyes). In reading the success of the comfrey ointment, can I use this around the eye?
If any one can answer this question, I will greatly appreciate your response.