I suffered for eight years with random fluoroquinolone toxicity symptoms that progressively got worse. Burning all over my body from head to toe, in my mouth, down my throat, my face, and in my eyes. Dull aching and sharp pains in my joints and muscles. I had brain fog so bad it ended up causing me to have to stop working.
I saw at least a dozen doctors throughout the 8 years. Including several neurologists at the Cleveland Clinic Center in Florida. None of them had answers and they couldn’t point me in any other direction to get help.
My last primary care physician told me it was all in my head and to go see a psychologist. He said he thought I had Somatic Symptom Disorder. I became very depressed and felt helpless. I knew it wasn’t in my head and couldn’t find help anywhere.
If it wasn’t for my wife’s relentless research we would have never found Dr. Ghalili. If you suffer from Fluoroquinolones Toxicity talking to Dr. Ghalili will not be like any other doctor experience you’ve had regarding this. I started telling him symptoms and he could finish my sentences for me. I mentioned some muscle twitches on my calves and was going to show him, Dr. Ghalili stopped me from showing him and pulled up a video on his mobile with his calves doing the same thing. He was floxed and has been through everything we have and he cured himself. He understands like no other doctor can. He relates on every level, which that alone feels great when you’re talking to him. When we were going over my issues and how long I’ve had it, he was honest with me. He said he hadn’t treated anyone who had it for so long. Not only did I have it for so long but I had other medical issues which required me to take meds daily that are bad for floxed people to take. So I was a tough a case but he said to be hopeful.
I stayed in LA for month getting treatment every other day and then the stem cell procedure at the end. After my very first treatment with him my face and eyes burned less. I came in for the second treatment and Dr. Ghalili and Lori both noticed something looked different about me but couldn’t figure it out. The difference was I wasn’t squinting my eyes. My face always had an uncomfortable look from everything burning. After all my treatments my whole body burned less. Everything still burned but it was noticeably decreased but I still had major brain fog. He prescribed a whole bunch of supplements and said the effects of the stem cell procedure can take three to six months to really kick in. In my case he said it may take longer.
Over the course of the following eight months slowly but surely little things started improving. Around the fifth or sixth month mark 90% of the burning was gone but the brain fog was still there. Between the sixth and eighth month the miracle happened, my brain fog disappeared and the rest of the burning dissipated.
I was 100% feeling better. All of a sudden I could do anything I wanted to. Reading was no longer an issue, retaining what I read was no longer an issue, I could drive, and I felt great. I was able to study for my remote pilot license and take the test. I studied for two weeks and took a test with a two and half hour time limit in twenty five minutes, I passed with a 90%. None of that would have been possible without Dr. Ghalili.
For the last year I had a been stuck on my couch watching TV not being able to do anything else. I couldn’t drive, I couldn’t read, I literally couldn’t do anything. Although after eight years I had come to terms that this was going to be my life I still went through waves of major depression. I accepted it but it still wasn’t easy to deal with. I never thought I would ever feel like I do now.
I had no idea what to expect from this treatment. I thought maybe some things would get better some wouldn’t but assumed there would be lingering issues. THERE ARE NO ISSUES! I feel completely normal. To anyone who lives life feeling normal that may not sound very impressive but until you’ve been floxed you can never understand how amazing “normal” is. Dr. Ghalili was the miracle my life needed and I will forever be grateful to him.
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Ian,
Hi, you mention Dr. Ghalili and talk about Los Angeles; but give no other information about who he is; where he is located or the type of practice he runs. You also don’t go into much detail about your treatment with him other than to mention stem cell therapy.
Can you fill in the gaps for us? Tell us more about Dr. Ghalili? Explain the treatments he suggested? Was the month stay in LA necessary or could it have been accomplished in several trips back and forth? Did he see you every day? Was it covered by insurance at all?
So, happy that after 8 long terrible years you are better. I personally am nearing recovery; but still battle brain fog as my primary symptom. So, I would really like to know what your experience was like and how Dr. Ghalili helped you.
Thanks – A.Coleman
Hi A.Coleman,
I will give some quick answers now and dig up more specific info from my records. Here is a link to Dr. Ghalili’s site https:///, there is some useful info on his practice there and a video of him on a doctors show. The video shows that Dr. Ghalili helped another doctor heal form being floxed. You can also google Dr. Ghalili and to see other videos he has out there. His treatment plan involves going every other day for IV drips and a couple other treatments I don’t recall the names of but will get the info and post it. As well as a daily red light therapy session for thirty minutes. There is a five or ten day plan which equals ten or twenty days because it’s every other day. So going back and forth wouldn’t work. He also placed me on a regiment of supplements, which I will include when I get all the info together.
For the brain fog, which was the last thing to get better for me and one of the symptoms that really took a toll on me, I recommend trying DHEA. Most of my symptoms had cleared up but I still suffered from major brain fog as of two months ago. DHEA was added to my supplement regiment and I felt a little improvement with the first pill. I started off with 5mg, then 10mg, then 15mg, and now take 25mg daily. I increased 5mg a week until the brain fog just disappeared. This is what worked for me but obviously consult your doctor and make sure this is ok for you to take.
I’ll get the missing info together and post as soon as I can. Wishing you happiness and comfort.
Ian
Hi A.Coleman,
Here is all the info I have.
IV drips- every other day for 20 days: B12, Lipoic Acid, NAD, Glutathione.
LED light therapy: every day.
I don’t know what this was called but I was placed in some kind of compression suit and spent 30 minutes 4 times during the treatment plan.
Stem cell therapy: once at the end of the other treatments
Supplements:
Adrenal Strength
Acetyl L-Carnitine 1000
Carnosine 500 mg
L-MethylFolate
Manganese (aspartate/citrate)
Selenium 200 mcg
B12 Liquid (methylcobalamin)
Chlorophyllin 100mg
Concentrace Trace Mineral Drops
D-Ribose powder 150 gms
Ionic Boron
Ionic Magnesium 400 mg
Ionic Potassium
Thorne
ProtoDophilus 10 100 Billion
Sea-Iodine™ 1000 mcg
COQ10
Water Saluable Vitmin E
Lipoic Acid Mineral Complex
DHEA 25mg
My treatment plan was 20 days. Dr. Ghalili had two plans a 5 day and 10 day and sessions were every other day. The LED light therapy was every day but on the days there wasn’t a session I didn’t see the doctor. just went into the LED bed for 30 minutes and then left.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Hey Fellow floxies,
I’m so happy to hear this amazing story of Ian’s success. I to was treated by Dr. Gahlili and also have remarkable benefits from the process. I would like to thank Lisa for being a long time supporter of people who are affected by these drugs. If anyone would like to converse with other floxies I started a Facebook group called healing floxing. The group’s mission is to support one another with hopefull stories and information. Have hope, healing is possible.
Yahoo, glad to hear your success! I also have had great improvement with my treatment with Dr Ghalili. I am not perfect yet but have been able to get back to working again. My treatment was very similar with no stem cell work. Were you able to distinguish the added benefits of the stem cell procedure or is all the treatment melded as a whole? Thanks for your story and shared information!
Interesting story, I’m glad to hear about your recovery, congratulations. Do you think it was mainly the stem cell therapy that made the difference or do you think it was the supplements and/or the LED lights?
Hi Ian. Your story deeply resonates with me. I’ve been very sick for the past 5 years and 8 months with identical symptoms and health issues that you had for so long. So much so that it felt like I was reading my own account. I too have been through a never-ending cycle of doctor, specialist and hospital admissions. Conventional, alternative, integrative, you name it. I’ve exhausted nearly every option available to me in my country of residence. All of these daily self-preservation efforts have really taken a toll on me and I’m in a quite frail state. In a last ditch effort to save my life, I too have turned to Dr. Ghalili and will be flying out to L.A. on Monday. I’ll be seeing him for the first of 5 treatments on Wednesday. It’s doubtful that I’ll see your kind of recovery, seeing as you had treatment for a month, and stem cell therapy on top of all that, but I’m hoping that he can at least bring me out of this daily hell on earth.
Your recovery story is incredible and inspiring. I’m really happy for you. It seems you have been given a second chance at life. I’m hoping and praying for a similar gift. All the best to you and thanks for sharing this positive outcome with us.
Hi Ian, Could you please give me an idea of how much this all cost you? Thanks
Hi Danielle, Michael, and Lukasz,
I think it’s a combination of everything. I had one significant improvement after my first treatment, my eyes burned much less. Throughout the month I gained a little more energy and wasn’t as short of breath. I don’t think whether you have the 5 or 10 treatment session you can expect to walk away feeling like a new person. You will definitely feel improvements but you won’t feel cured. Gradually each month after you will notice symptoms fading away but you’ll have to do your part. I stayed 100% vegan as Dr. Ghalili recommended and took my supplements religiously. I’m still taking them and still vegan even though I feel better. It’s hard to pinpoint which treatment did the job when there’s several things going on at the same time. The only thing I can tell you for sure is Dr. Ghalili’s combination of treatments work, at least they did for me.
Treatments are tailored to the individual so don’t go into it feeling hopeless Lukasz. Just because you’re on the 5 day plan doesn’t mean you won’t get better and don’t forget 5 days = 10, treatments are every other day. Those 5 days are going to be serveral hours of aggressive treatments. I’m sure you’ll be prescribed supplements and told to go vegan as well. I can’t imagine you won’t feel some improvement when you’re done and for months after as long as you stick to whatever regiment Dr. Ghalili prescribes. Good luck to you! Stay positive and be hopeful after almost 6 years you might feel some relief.
Wishing you all happiness and comfort
Ian
Hi Joshua,
I don’t know if should post cost here. Not sure that’s fair to possible patients or Dr. Ghalili. Everything is tailored to the individual so cost will vary. I suggest calling and speaking with them. Prior to going I spoke with Lori for the most part. She is exceptionally friendly and very informative. She can go over everything with you. What I can tell you is they are upfront and fair. There’s no tricks once you get there with hidden charges that pop up. What I was told before going was how it worked out when I finished. If I’m not mistaken everyone starts with the 5 day treatment and then Dr. Ghalili will review with you what he thinks should be next. For some people 5 days is enough. Some may need 5 days + stem cell therapy. Some 10 days and some 10 days + stem cell therapy. You are aware of the charges and can make your decision accordingly. I know that doesn’t answer your question directly but I think their office is the right place to get that info. At least I can provide comfort in their honesty.
Wishing you happiness and comfort
Ian
Lukasz,
I actually haven’t asked when to stop taking the supplements. I’ve only been feeling well a couple months now and plan to stay on that track until it’s been a year with no symptoms. At that point I may reach out to see what I should stay on and what I can stop or change quantity of.
Dr. Ghalili prescribed a topical testosterone as I had Low T which is another symptom of being floxed. I started using it but at some point I was talking to my dad about it and he told me he had a couple mini strokes caused by using a topical testosterone. I was unaware of that at the time. So I stopped, I should have but didn’t reach out to Dr Ghalili for an alternative but just kept up with everything else. As things got better but the brain fog stayed the same my wife recalled Dr Ghalili saying Low T can cause brain fog. She looked up an alternative and found DHEA. Turns out that’s what my dad was using as well. I started taking it and noticed a difference immediately. So Dr Ghalili was right it was the Low T causing the brain fog, I just swapped DHEA for the topical since complications existed in my family.
Take care
Ian
Ian,
Thanks for letting me know. If you don’t mind me asking, did you purchase all your supplements from him or on your own terms? Also, did you take these supplements with his dosage instructions or just followed the label on each of these supplements?
Really interesting info about Low T. Never knew this could be the cause of brain fog. Can the DHEA be purchased over the counter or is it prescription only? Were can one find it?
Sorry to bombard you with all these questions. I feel like your situation closely resembles my own and I want to take similar steps to improve my health. Thanks again for your help.
Hi Ian,
I’ve been looking more into Dr. Ghalili as I am considering seeing him, but it would require flying across the country and a very large amount of money to cover all the treatment costs. One thing that is emotionally compelling about Dr. Ghalili is that he himself was Floxed and was cured. In a new story about him it said that he found a doctor in San Diego who was experienced with FQs who was able to treat him. When I asked Lisa for the doctor’s name he said that he is a scientist and doesn’t see patients. Do you know anything about this? Seems strange that she wouldn’t be willing to share his name. Thanks, Joshua
Hi Ian,
Congratulations on getting back your life!!!
Any chance if you could list all the supplements that Dr. Ghalili recommended? What kind of IV treatments did you receive? Or I would assume that could be his secret.
erik
to the person who thought there were fake reviews
there is a law called the Consumer Review Fairness Act or 2016 which makes it illegal for companies to add terms to their contracts that ban customers from posting negative review
Hey Ian,
Any chance you can get in touch with me?
passingthroughtime@hotmail.com Cheers.
Hi Ian,
Would you please get in touch with me as well?
healingdaily486@gmail.com
Kind Regards,
JM
Hi Lisa, How do I find out more information about those patients who got much made worse? Thanks.
Hi Ian,
That’s amazing story! Thank you for sharing this with us. I’m very happy for you.
How are you feeling today? Do you still need to take prescribed supplements?
Thanks,
Aga
Hi Ian,
Your story gives me so much. My symptoms are exactly similar to yours. Could we please get in touch? I would love to discuss about your experience and what helped.
Regards,
Ravneet
ravneettaneja74@gmail.com