Drawing # 1 The Tender Points of Fibromyalgia
11, some say 12 of these 18 points must be positive to
approximately 2 to 3 lb. Pressure, The point must be reported as painful vs. pressure
Pressure Points 
Concept of Central Sensitization
While many theories have been advanced such as hormonal, neurotransmitters etc., astute
observers have accurately described the concept of "central sensitization".
Describing the decreased threshold of pain in these subjects
( hyperalgesia ) some believe that decreased blood to the muscles activates chemicals
or initiates their release, accounting for the irritability.
One theory is that it is a disease of the central nervous system not as a pathological
change, but a " central activation " vs. a type of myopathy. Remember this very
astute observation for we will explain why it is CORRECT even though the proponents do not
understand the MECHANISMS.
Current Treatments
Current medical treatments are palliative and concentrate on the usual pain relievers
such as aspirin ,acetaminophen or other NSAIDS. If the pain is not relieved at this level
stronger prescriptions are used. Alternative medicine has many interesting remedies and
theories but none that hit any home runs.
Chiropractic in general disgraces itself in the treatment of this condition because the
practitioner invariably being a strictly mechanical chiropractor increases the frequency
of treatments to daily, as the DESPERATION sets in and the patient slips away because he
" Does Not Hold " and is getting MORE AND MORE INFLAMED! I know this for a fact
because I have web pages for this condition and consult with victims around world. These
events are usual in their history.
Fibromyalgia - New Discoveries With New Tools
The First Demon
At the end of the seventies ( and we have written about this ever since ) I found that
nine out of ten subjects examined were found not able to digest/transport, utilize or
incorporate the daily dietary protein which was usually adequate ( except for some
vegetarians ) in intake. The discoveries of Rheinholdt Voll, M.D.1 enabled me
to put two and two together and establish that the pancreatic points that he identified
as; protein digestion function, carbohydrate digestion function, and fat digestion
function on the Pancreas Meridian were almost always caused by lack of suitable amino
acids. We developed the Vickery-Voll2 test which was the beginning of an
entirely new view of the body and explained why I was NEVER able to keep our patients
" straight ".
The way it is believed to work is simple. The amino acids in the correct proportions
and in adequate amounts reverse this deficiency by supplying the pancreas and intestinal
glands with the ingredients necessary to synthesize adequate digestive enzymes to digest
the dietary intake. Having the necessary enzymes the daily food intake is more completely
utilized and the transport or carrier proteins are manufactured in suitable amounts and
the entire " Enzyme Cascade " of the body is re-established. This begins within
twelve hours!
Every case of fibromyalgia is found to have this deficiency but, so do many other
problems.
PROTEIN/ENZYME DEFICENCY IS THE FIRST DEMON
The Second Demon
The body gets most of it’s dietary sulfur from proteins in the form of the sulfur
bearing amino acids and some sulfur bearing plants such as garlic and onions, cabbage, and
peppers etc. . I knew about this problem in the early eighties but also knew that in the
amino acid formula that I developed, there were one molecule in methionine and two in
cystine. Furthermore we were unlocking the dietary proteins taurine etc. which were also
sulfur containing.
In retirement I found a test for sulfur that showed a high percentage of persons that
took our amino acids formulas religiously were still sulfur deficient ( myself included ).
I also found that infections, the arthrites and poisonings; heavy metals, PAH"s (
polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons ) etc. responded much, much better when we added
methylsulfanylmethane to our amino acid formula. Every person that had fibromyalgia was
sulfur deficient.
SULFUR DEFICIENCY IS THE SECOND DEMON
The Third Demon
By 1986 I had developed two tests that screened the spine for spinal disk lesions;
( The BEV Tests3 ) and the ( The CCT or Confirmatory Challenge Tests 4
) which also identified exactly disks which were involved and the exact corrections
necessary to relieve them. I have written about them since that time and will not spend
time here describing them. I will however explain that every case of fibromyalgia has
DISKAL DEGENERATION THROUGHOUT THEIR ENTIRE SPINE.
For those of you who are not familiar with my grading of diskal lesions we include the
drawings which we presented way back in the early eighties. You will note that we are
talking mostly about the intradiskal lesion or Grade 1. This has no visible changes
apparent in the CAT scan, the MRI, and the myelogram studies done with contrast media but
is NEUROLOGICALLY ACTIVE. IT IS THIS LESION THAT MOST CHIROPRACTORS ARE UNKNOWINGLY TRYING
TO CORRECT. This puts these practioners in the same condition as a carpenter without glue
and other fasteners.
This was known to me in 1982 when I pioneered the use of the CAT scan in the study of
diskal lesions in the New York area hospitals and private radiological facilities. Their
presence is easily demonstrated through the BEV Tests.
This was pretty much a theory standing alone at that time but has now since been proven
by a new procedure, IDET5 ( intradiskal electrothermal annuloplasty ) which I
refer to as " Boil-a-Disk". It is reported to work as " well as fusion
" and claims 80% of patients have " reduced pain and greater mobility ".
The procedure involves a six inch needle and a heating element which is inserted into
the particular DISK and heated to 194 degrees for fifteen minutes. The heat not only kills
the nerves but tightens ( cauterizes? ) the surrounding ligaments.
I have been trying to inform the profession about this for twenty years but only
received defocused stares! Maybe when I tell you that the procedure costs $7000 saving the
patient $43,000 ( a spinal operation can cost up to $50,000 )your attention spans will
increase. Also this is not practical to do to the victims of fibromyalgia throughout the
entire spine!
You can see now that the accuracy of " central sensitization " is a valid
observation even though the good doctors are limited by their state-of-the-art diagnostic
ability. Those few who practice as I do are way beyond that barrier.
SPINAL DISK DEGENERATION IS
THE THIRD DEMON
The Grading of Diskal
Lesions
The Diskal Connections
of the Spinal Nerve
The Fourth Demon
I had been using the test kit Silver Amalgam which is made from homeopathic nosodes in
a graduated series since my studies with Voll in the early eighties. Usually it was part
of the testing we did on the worst of the allergy patients, the universal reactors.
When I began to test the fibromyalgia patients I was amazed to find that EVERYONE OF
THEM WAS POSITIVE. Most of the really bad cases showed in the lower dilutions ( D5, D6,
D10 etc. ) which is the most severe. Furthermore as you will see in our case histories,
the offending teeth were removed some 30 years before. The reason for them not ridding
themselves of this toxic heavy metal is the preceding protein/sulfur deficiencies
preventing the glutathione and 400 series enzymes from being produced and the sulfation
detoxification mechanisms ( Phase 11 liver detoxification ) being therefore totally
inadequate.
I suspect that other of the heavy metals are involved and will be testing for them in
the future. Right now the all time winner is mercury which if not removed by the liver is
deposited in the NERVE and FATTY TISSUES. The reason for irritated nerves continues to
grow. Not all cases were from the fillings, but most.
The dental profession just did a study on the relationship between mercury blood levels
in the brain and the number of silver amalgam fillings in the mouth. They found that there
was no relationship. What our dental brethern failed to take into account was the
detoxifying ability of the patient ( protein, sulfur etc. ) and the specific fillings
which were " leaching " mercury. Actually short of punching holes all over the
patient the mercury will not show in blood levels, in hair analysis, or in urine and
stool. It has to be mobilized for all laboratory tests. That is why the Energetic testing
which I have named Vickery Quantum Testing © and EAV
( Electropuncture according to Voll ) are the only 21st century diagnostic
tools that can determine these problems ,and with extreme accuracy.
THE FOURTH DEMON IS MERCURY/OTHER POISONING
The Fifth Demon
This is usually the Epstein-Barr virus. It is the virus associated with chronic
fatigue. While the scientific community argues about the confusing results of their
laboratory tests I am able to find it with great clarity and accuracy as to its exact
degree in the body using our Quantum Testing. We have confirmed it many times with
laboratory tests but have left them far, far behind. This virus has recently been
associated with breast cancer6 . In rare cases it is not the EBV but is
Coxackie , Cytomegalovirus, or other. Sometimes these subjects have TWO VIRUSES and a
bacteria.
Since most viruses seem to locate irritated and inflamed areas the fibromyalgia victim
is fertile soil. Because of his depressed immune functions, his degenerating joint system,
his deteriorating spine, his lack of neurotrasmitters, and poisoned tissues, all of which
are the result of the protein/sulfur inadequacy these viruses, without PROPER treatment,
have found a lifetime home. This is one of the conditions that is reported as medically
incurable ( EBV ) but has been conquered by natural means for many years.
THE VIRUS IS THE FIFTH DEMON
The Treatments and The Success of Treatment
With Some Case Histories
CAUSES
To fully understand the treatments given it is best to restate the findings in these
cases, many which are complications or associated conditions found progressively in other
conditions ( including the demons ).
 | 1. Protein ( amino acids ) deficiency resulting in enzyme deficiencies. |
| 2. Multiple spinal disk degeneration. |
| 3. Toxic bowel – ileocecal valve malfunction. A. Dysbiosis |
| 4. Chronic viral infection – particularly Epstein Barr = chronic fatigue |
| 5. Tissues ( including bones! ) calcium/phosphorus low from lack of protein transport. |
| 6. Lack of proper neurotransmitters and hormones insulin, thyroid, serotonin,
glutathione, DHEA, and sex hormones from improper amino acid metabolism. |
| 7. Lymph slowdown. |
| 8. Sinus infections, viral/bacterial/ yeast/fungal. |
| 9. Other infections bacterial – ( Lymes disease ) |
| 10. Lack of Phase 1 and particularly Phase 11 detoxification mechanisms in the liver
that allow heavy metals ( mercury is only one ) to remain in the body. This is where the
lack of sulfur results in removal failure and glutathione inadequate production. |
| 11. Mercury ( or other heavy metal ) poisoning. |
| 12. Sulfur deficiency. |
| 13. Altered body mechanics ( crooked posture ) |
| 14. Vitamin – mineral deficiencies. |
| 15. Essential Fatty Acids deficiency. |
| 16. Antioxidant deficiency. |
| 17. Subluxation This is present in every person with Cat. 1 Distortions and every diskal
lesion. |
The Treatment In treating any body problem of whatever magnitude the goal is to supply
the deficiencies. In the case of acute infections additional supplementation may be added
to counteract the invader. Therefore in this condition extra vitamin C ( ascorbic acid
crystalline ) minimum 3000mg. along with an enzyme C-complex, Enzyme Formulations
( containing all known factors ) one with each 1000 C IS ALWAYS ADDED.
The protein and sulfur problem is addressed with our US and World pat. pending Platinum
Plus ( PAAP ) Nothing that we have seen exceeds the spinal disk rebuilding and detoxifying
ability of this nutrient. It is in my opinion and all of the doctors who have the ability
to monitor the removal of mercury from their patients – the treatment of choice at
six per day. The spinal disks begin volumizing in 12 hours. The dysbiosis, lack of HCL,
are normalized and the digestive enzymes are replenished re-arming the "Enzyme
Cascade " from the pancreas to the individual cells. Since this will be a patented
product there will be nothing else that accomplishes these multiple functions.
The Vitamin-mineral used is Bio Multi Plus from Biotics Laboratories which has no
fillers and has proved to be a reliable source of Iodine, B-complex, Chromium, Selenium,
and Vitamin A. I am sure that there are probably sources equal to this but when you spend
your time doing millions of tests on these vitamins and they never let you down – you
don’t change.
The essential fatty acids which correct excessive inflamation with prostaglandins,
produce hormones, help calcium into the cells, are either from Pure Encapsulations or
Omega Plus – both work.
Some Case Histories
Case # 1. Mrs. E.P. Initial Exam 11/30/98
This 65 year old patient came with a diagnosis of FM and a possible peripheral
neuropathy of the nervous system. This was a surprisingly good diagnosis considering the
diagnostic tools available to these previous practitioners. They demonstrated the
reliability of a careful neurological exam although they didn’t come up with the
foggiest idea of what was going on. This patient had in the last ten years seen forty,
FORTY, doctors! A history of very severe attack of scarlet fever - Pain and aching
everywhere. Allergy testing previously targeted eggs, mushrooms ,kale, kidney beans. She
herself recognizes no allergies. Her main treatment was Ibuprofen. She attended the local
FM support group.
Findings: TMJ, Sulfur deficient, protein ( amino acids ) deficient, Positive BEV Tests
( The entire spine was in a state of degeneration ), osteoporosis positive, Multiple
vitamin deficiencies, had depression, salt deficiency, possible infection in teeth or
jaws, all glands malfunctioning, fatty acids deficiency, positive Epstein Barr Virus,
positive Herpes Simplex Virus all joints and spine, Mercury poisoning ( 8 level ), Strep
infection all joints and spine.
Treatment This was nutritional as any physical work is extremely painful to these
people and for that matter any protein deficient person.
12/21/98 most of the spinal disks had healed except in her neck ( this was corrected as
the healing nutrients were not able to enter this disk ) Mercury had moved favorably to 10
level. She developed " cold sores " in the last battle with the Herpes Virus and
it was no longer present in her body! Neither was the Epstein Barr Virus! This
patient was still depressed - added additional B vitamin.
1/7/99 No more depression. No spinal disks. Silver amalgum 15 level! ( over 50% mercury
removed ) This patient reported the last time seen that " she felt like dancing
" and she has not detoxified all the way as yet. ( We moved to a new area ) All of
this was accomplished in five weeks after 12 years of misery.
This was all done with Platinum Plus Essential Acids Formula, 6/day, professional grade
multivitamin mineral formula, and Essential Fatty Acids also professional grade, with
additional B support.
Case # 2. Mrs. A. S. 53 years old 4/9/99 ( today ) – Pains for the last several
years – primary recent diagnosis possible recurrence of Lyme’s Disease. Legs
swell when walking, never feels well , no energy and depressed. When doctors make up their
mind as to whether or not Lyme’s is the culprit would have been placed in hopital for
three weeks antibiotic treatment IV.
Examination revealed: BEV Tests positive all spinal areas, active Lyme’s disease,
positive Epstein Barr virus , yeast/fungus infection bowels, vagina, head. Amino acid and
sufur deficient , multiple vitamin-mineral deficiencies, mercury poisoning (level 6 )fatty
acids deficient, depressed, The Platinum AA, fatty acids, prof. Multivitamin-mineral and
other items were sent to her today – a month’s supply. We will assess her
progress in two weeks.
It has been our observation that when a person with yeast fungus infection already is
present and massive antibiotics are administered they do not always leave the hospital by
the front door.
Case # 3. Mrs. L.M. 38 years old – 12/4/98 Her diagnosis of osteoporosis from
surgical menopause was largely correct. This diagnosis did not explain however that she
had classic symptoms of the newest disease in town, FM. By this time you will know some of
what to expect. You will not be disappointed. Failed 14 BEV Tests ( whole spine going down
the tubes ) does not sleep well – sometimes a few hours a nite. Reviewed bone
densitiy study – not good – glands swollen and very painful, taking Congaplex ,
Calma Plus, homeopathic lymph drainage formula, had massive ear infections. Osteoporosis
neck, lower spine , left hip and femur, positive Epstein Barr Virus, mercury poisoning ( 8
level ) Cytomegalo Virus, sinus lung infections ( pneumonia ) Strep infection ears,
sinuses, spine, most joints. Infected teeth, depressed, lymph blockage, amino acids and
sulfur deficient, fatty acids deficient yeast infection bowels, vagina, tonsils, both
ears. Salt deficient ( thank the medical profession ) This girl ( mother ) had more
species living inside her than the inhabitants of New York City! Furthermore she had a
provocative attitude and had learned to use her symptoms to control her husband. When
things didn’t go her way and she’d cry. She did that when we assured her that we
were in charge – not her!
She was placed on P/AA 6/day, MV-minerals,fatty acids and more special things because
of her multiple and overwhelming infections/infestations. I t took her two weeks to get up
to full doseages, which is sometimes the way it has to be.
12/30/98 Now able to take full amounts of nutrients. Erupted with cold sores all around
the mouth and lips. Her body was now fighting for the first time – lymph glands more
swollen, hot flashes much worse, silveramalgum moved to 10 level. Cytomegalovirus also.
Spinal disks healing except for mid spine. Upper jaw still infected. Continue
1/11/99 Great five days, glands reduced in size and tenderness, sleeping well and she
had a better attitude, did physical correction of dorsal disk and solved that problem.
This patient is continuing on the program and is doing well.
Case # 4. Mrs. M. S. 9/12/99 This 47 year old woman came to me by way of the web. She
used a public library. She has had fibromyalgia for fifteen years. She reported that a
year or so ago her hair analysis had mercury going off the chart! I explained to her that
was good and confirmed the diagnosis but that the problem was with the mercury that the
body could not eliminate ( Her level was a very large D6 ). Her virus was the
Epstein-Barr. She read and re-read the information that was provided and felt that on a
gut level that it was indeed correct. The chiropractor consulted was seeing her daily
which at once was reduced to " as necessary " since the treaments were making
her even more inflamed but relieved her respiratory problem for a short time ( sometimes
only hours ) as she had a severe dorsal disk lesion which was effecting her diaphragm.
9/15/99 Nutrional support was begun with 6 PAA, 3 BioMulti, 3 Flax/ borage, 3000 mg.
crystalline Cw/3 T1-T2 OPT or Ness 11’s. Every known nutritional need was met.
9/22/99 Only two chiropractic visits were given and her energy had greatly increased.
Her sleep patterns were becoming better and she felt rested afterwards which is a
reversal of one of the many symptoms.
10/3/99 Only one chiropractic adjustment and she had begun an exercise program walking
four miles daily. Her mercury levels were down to D30 proving that she was RAPIDLY
eliminating from her system. The EBV was gone. ( It may re-appear in some 30% of the cases
but it is expected and prepared for ).We increased her PAA to 8X/day as she habitually did
not eat much protein food. Added protein to her diet in the form of two to four eggs per
week which she had thought were bad for her as well as more fish and cheeses. This case is
responding more rapidly than the average that has had the condition for this many years.
The treatment is ongoing as of this writing.
Conclusion
This condition more than any other spotlights the stubborn lack of progress especially,
in the Chiropractic profession, since the other professions have not had presented to them
the brilliant discoveries of some of our great researchers. When full knowledge of the
sequence of events is known the reversal of these compounded conditions is routine
although with great variations. The fact that even the most recent graduate has not the
faintest idea of what is going on under his hands is not his/her fault. This profession
despite the academic
" window trimming " is mired in the 19th century where it started.
As even lay persons can readily determine the state-of the-art is inadequate and it is
shameful that the college presidents that are contacted say " put it in a journal
".
Chiropractic and Osteopathy have had special treatments that were intimately connected
with the body. They also had the heaviest burdens because to contribute to the
patient’s lasting health and maintain it they had to explain more than any other
profession why these events ( distortions, subluxations, AND THE PHSIOLOGY AND PATHOLOGY )
were occurring. The cry is always for more research. THE RESEARCH IS ALREADY ACCOMPLISHED.
Medicine did not always bother with finding the true cause but is very adept at
remedies that cover up symptoms. In the treatment of fibromyalgia it is largely NSAIDS.
The medical profession does as much or even more harm than the chiropractor because they
are contributing to the already present cartilage degeneration and presenting more poisons
for an already overwhelmed liver.
I for one have chosen the route of bringing this knowledge to those that are ready ( in
all of the professions ) and directly to the suffering people. This route is growing
steadily and is a source of great satisfaction. My entire life has more than adequately
prepared me for it. While I would readily accept help in submitting these facts and
findings to scientific channels, as yet no research director seems interested but perhaps
when the doctors that we have taught have seasoned a champion will appear.
There is a great gulf between doctors like myself and the orthodox practioner with whom
I cannot really converse. I illustrate it thusly: The gulf is thirty feet wide and the
chiropractor is a ten foot jumper. Who among you is ready to become a forty foot jumper?
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For more information call 803-644-0607
Brice E. Vickery, D.C. graduated from Lincoln Chiropractic College in 1951 and took
post graduate work at Lincoln College and Spears Chiropractic Hospital. He has appeared on
radio and television and has authored The Pocket T.S. line Manual as well as numerous
magazine articles. He also served two terms on the Board of Directors for the Connecticut
Chiropractic Association. He is a certified Applied Kinesiologist and has accreditation in
Electroacupuncture according to Voll ( EAV ). He is listed in the 1999-2000 Who’s who
in Medicine and Healthcare. After 50 years of practice most of which was in the CT
Holistic Chiropractic Offices , he is now president of SuperNutrient Corporation, is a
nutritional consultant, and teaches his methods in seminars.
