Fluoroquinolone Toxicity Doctors  And Practitioners

Can you believe that practitioners get floxed too! Yes that is correct, some nurses, doctors and practitioners all can suffer the side effects of fluoroquinolone antibiotics. Fluoroquinolone toxicty doctors who were floxed are fighting back by helping others heal and here are a few who spoke out against the side effects, big pharmacuetical compaines and are trying to help others heal.

*First off, let me be clear, I do not get paid to suggest any practitioner, nor do I have an interest in whom you see for treatment. As long as you get better, that is the goal here. I know people who get better with no doctor and others who do. I hope this article helps you see that even practitioners get poisoned and suffer too 

Most people don’t understand fluoroquinolone toxicity; however, there are fluoroquinolone toxicity doctors able to help. They don’t understand the complexity or severity of chronic illness brought on by fluoroquinolone antibiotics. They don’t understand the pain. Furthermore, they don’t understand the timeline – that it takes a long time to heal from getting “floxed,” and that some people don’t heal at all. They don’t understand delayed reactions, or continuing decline. They don’t understand the mechanisms of fluoroquinolone toxicity. Not only that, but they don’t understand how a pharmaceutical, an antibiotic no less, can cause multi-symptom, chronic illness.

The only people who really, truly, completely understand, are the people who have been through it themselves. Fluoroquinolone toxicity is a complex issue, resulting in full system dysfunction, and traditional doctors really don’t get it.

Fluoroquinolone Toxicity Doctors Recovery

These two practitioners used intuition, help, and guidance to get their health back on track during the reaction to a fluoroquinolone antibiotic. After they healed, they decided to so something to help the “floxie” community, and devoted their practices (or at least a portion of their practices) to helping people to overcome fluoroquinolone toxicity. I am hopeful that their services will help hundreds, if not thousands, of people to heal from fluoroquinolone toxicity.

The two medical practitioners that I’m referring to are Dr. Mark Ghalili, D.O. of Regenerative Medicine LA, and Sujata Patel of Journey with Sujata and Wellness With Sujata.

Dr. Mark Ghalili, D.O. of Regenerative Medicine LA:

On the Regenerative Medicine LA web site, Dr. Ghalili’s bio states:

Dr. Ghalili’s passion lies in teaching his patients about chronic disease, prevention, and finding the underlying reasons for an illness. At an early stage in his career, he noticed the future of medicine becoming a medication cure-all for all patient’s ailments. Dr. Ghalili realized that the traditional methods and ideologies used in Western Medicine that were taught to him failed to provide any insight into functional and regenerative medicine. He realized millions of American’s are suffering from chronic disease and need a whole body approach taken in order to heal. Dr. Ghalili has dedicated his life towards offering care to people living with medical conditions that are not being improved by traditional medicine; his own personal journey will allow him to positively impact patient’s lives.

I have spoken extensively with Dr. Ghalili, and I know that his ordeal with fluoroquinolone toxicity was harrowing and traumatic, and that he has made a remarkable recovery. Dr. Ghalili has agreed to write a recovery story to be published on Floxie Hope, and he will also be featured in a podcast episode here. 

Heather Slusher NP, Floxed

I met Heather some time ago and when I first met this wonderful human being, floxie and nurse practitioner, I knew she was dedicated to helping others. Heather herself, was floxed, and she dedicates part of her practice helping those affected by FQ toxicity. 

I coach a few of her patients and they all speak highly of her and for good reasons. Below you will see some info about her and her clinic. 

Heather Slusher is the Founder and Co-Owner of SunCoast Optimal Wellness in Apollo Beach Florida.  She is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over thirty years of experience practicing in many diverse fields throughout the spectrum of medicine, including functional medicine, labor and delivery, oncology, vascular medicine, and as a provider for Marines and Sailors returning from combat service in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Mrs. Slusher was born and raised in idyllic Beaufort South Carolina, which is home to the Beaufort Water Festival, the best seafood in the Southeastern United States, and the Marine Corps’ Paris Island Recruit Depot.  Mrs. Slusher received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of South Carolina, and her Master’s degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. Mrs. Slusher is a founding member of the Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic Awareness and Healing Alliance and the organization’s Executive Director, as well as a graduate of the School of Applied Functional Medicine and a member of the school’s Executive Council. Mrs. Slusher’s patients are truly her passion, and she utilizes her many years of experience to ensure their health and wellness!

Mrs. Slusher is married to a retired career United States Marine and is the proud parent of four children, ranging in ages from 26 to 16.

Thinking Outside The Box, To Heal

Both Dr. Ghalili and Sujata Patel practice medicine in ways that are outside the normal allopathic medicine. They are not typical medical practitioners who approach the world in a typical way. This is probably a good thing, seeing as most “floxies” have not been able to find help or answers from typical mainstream doctors (though some have – there are good and bad medical practitioners of all types). They are both Functional Medicine Practitioners, which, according to Dr. Mark Hyman, means that:

Functional medicine addresses the underlying causes of disease, using a systems-oriented approach and engaging both patient and practitioner in a therapeutic partnership. It is an evolution in the practice of medicine that better addresses the healthcare needs of the 21st century. By shifting the traditional disease-centered focus of medical practice to a more patient-centered approach, functional medicine addresses the whole person, not just an isolated set of symptoms. Functional medicine practitioners spend time with their patients, listening to their histories and looking at the interactions among genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors that can influence long-term health and complex, chronic disease. In this way, functional medicine supports the unique expression of health and vitality for each individual.

It should be acknowledged that consultations and treatments from both Dr. Ghalili and Sujata are more expensive than most traditional doctor visit co-pays. Medical providers who practice outside the traditional system tend to be more expensive for consumers (in part because none of their business expenses are covered by insurance payments/reimbursements). The hefty price-tag that comes with their services does not make them greedy, and it does not mean that they are praying on people. I’m certain that they both have good reasons for the amounts that they charge, and, from what I’ve heard, their fees are in-line with those of other Functional Medicine Practitioners. I do not care who you see, as long as you get help and heal.

I have decided to sell fluoroquinolone awareness bracelets, and attire to fundraise for patients to get treatment by one of these practitioners. Every year, proceeds from the Floxie Hope store will help fund a treatment for one individual to regain their life by one of the fluoroquinlone toxicity practitioners. You can visit the store here.

Both Dr. Ghalili and Sujata Patel saw that there was a need for medical practitioners who understood fluoroquinolone toxicity, and they did something about it–they became Functional Medicine Practitioners who specialize in fluoroquinolone toxicity. They are using their extensive medical training to help “floxies” and their help is appreciated!

Hopefully more medical practitioners will start recognizing, and even treating, fluoroquinolone toxicity. I don’t hope for anyone to get “floxed,” and I hope that the desire of other medical practitioners to help people heal from fluoroquinolone toxicity stems from our collective advocacy efforts, rather than the horrifying experience of going through fluoroquinolone toxicity themselves. But, with that noted, medical practitioners who have personally been through fluoroquinolone toxicity can empathize with “floxed” patients, and they have a perspective that is unique and valuable. I appreciate both Dr. Mark Ghalili and Sujata Patel, and I hope that both of their practices are successful and that they help many people to recover from fluoroquinolone toxicity.

If you decide to get treatment by any of these doctors, I hope they can help you get your life back. I know the distrust for the medical system is apparently a concern we all have, but not all practitioners are careless. 

Disclaimer – I am not financially affiliated with either Dr. Mark Ghalili/Regenerative Medicine LA, but I do coach some of his patients. Also, I am not affiliated with Sujata Patel/Wellness with Sujata/Journey with Sujata in any way. I’m not receiving any money from either of them for writing this post. I Jason Sousa, do not receive any monetary sum for posting their practice info or highlighting them as floxie practitioners.