It can feel uncomfortable bringing up the idea that parasites could be causing MS—after all, doctors are the experts. But taking charge of your health and playing an active role in your care is the only way to reach your health goals. If you want to recover, you must be your own advocate.
Here you will find a practical guide on how to present the evidence, ask key questions, push for real answers and ask for the support of your practitioner in treating the parasites that cause MS. Backed by over 30 years of research, including the pivotal work of Dr. Alan McDonald, this conversation could change your health.
Is Your Doctor Open
Before sharing research with your doctor, start with a key question to see if they are open to discussing parasites as a potential cause of MS.
Examples of Questions to Ask:
🔹 “I’ve come across research showing that MS patients often have a significant parasitic load. Would you be open to looking at this research and possibly supporting me in treating parasites to improve my health?”
🔹 “I’ve been learning about infections as a possible driver of MS. Would you be willing to support me in looking into this and, if necessary, treating parasites?”
Keep It Short & Look for Openness
✅ Practitioners are busy—they may only have a few minutes to discuss this.
✅ If their response is positive, share the one-page PDF with them and ask if you can email them the PDF so they can visit the links.
✅ If they dismiss the idea outright, move on—find a practitioner who is open to learning and supporting you.
Focus on Finding the Right Doctor, Not Convincing the Wrong One
Your goal isn’t to debate or change a doctor’s mind—it’s to find one who is willing to explore the evidence with you.
If a practitioner isn’t open, keep searching until you find one who is. The right doctor can make all the difference.
How to Find a More Open-Minded Doctor
If your current practitioner isn’t receptive, consider:
✅ Functional medicine doctors
✅ Nurse practitioners
✅ General practitioners
✅ Holistic neurologists
Pro Tip: When calling or emailing a new doctor’s office, ask: “Does this doctor explore infections as possible causes of neurological disease?” This can save you time before booking an appointment.
Strategic Questions to Ask Your Doctor
1. What is the immune system fighting in MS patients?
💡 Why ask this? MS is labeled as an autoimmune disease, but autoimmunity is just a theory—not a proven cause. The immune system doesn’t attack randomly; it fights real threats like parasites.
🔎 Key Facts:
- Inflammation is the body’s response to an invader—it’s not a mistake.
- Chronic infections, including parasites, trigger inflammation in the central nervous system.
👨⚕️ Possible Doctor Response: “We don’t know exactly why the immune system attacks the nervous system.”
✅ Your Counterpoint: “If we don’t know, shouldn’t we be investigating whether the immune system is actually fighting an infection, rather than assuming it’s malfunctioning?”
2. What’s causing MS lesions?
💡 Why ask this? Lesions = inflammation. If MS is diagnosed by lesions, and lesions indicate an immune response, shouldn’t we be asking what the immune system is responding to?
🔎 Key Facts:
- Lesions are a sign that the immune system is fighting something—not just attacking randomly.
- MS lesions are strikingly similar to lesions caused by parasitic infections in the brain.
👨⚕️ Possible Doctor Response: “Lesions in MS are caused by an autoimmune response.”
✅ Your Counterpoint: “But how can we be sure? If lesions are caused by various parasites, wouldn’t it make sense to rule out parasites first?”
3. Scientific research confirms parasites cause brain lesions. Why isn’t this being investigated in MS?
💡 Why ask this? Studies have linked several parasites to brain lesions.
👨⚕️ Possible Doctor Response: “There isn’t enough research proving parasites cause MS.”
✅ Your Counterpoint: “If parasites are known to cause lesions, and MS is defined by lesions, why isn’t this a top research priority?”
4. Could MS be an infectious disease?
💡 Why ask this? If parasites have been found in the central nervous systems of MS patients, shouldn’t we be investigating this as a possible root cause?
🔎 Key Facts:
- Other neurological diseases once believed to be autoimmune (like stomach ulcers) were later proven to be caused by infections.
- Studies have found infections in MS patients’ brains and spinal fluid.
👨⚕️ Possible Doctor Response: “MS isn’t classified as an infectious disease.”
✅ Your Counterpoint: “But if research suggests infections could be involved, shouldn’t we at least investigate whether MS is misclassified?”
5. Why is MS research ignoring parasites as a possible cause?
💡 Why ask this? If research already proves parasites cause lesions, and MS is defined by lesions, why is the MS community ignoring this connection?
🔎 Key Facts:
- Medical research funding is often influenced by pharmaceutical companies that profit from immune-suppressing drugs.
- Most MS treatments suppress the immune system—but what if the immune system isn’t the problem?
👨⚕️ Possible Doctor Response: “That’s not how MS is currently understood.”
✅ Your Counterpoint: “If new research challenges our understanding, isn’t it our responsibility to follow the evidence rather than just accept the status quo?”
Taking Action: What You Can Do
🔹 Advocate for Change
- Share this guide with other MS patients.
- Contact MS research organizations and ask why parasite studies are being ignored.
- Join patient advocacy groups pushing for infection-focused MS research.
🔹 Educate Yourself & Others
- Follow researchers investigating infection-based causes of MS.
- Attend conferences or webinars challenging the autoimmune model.
- Engage in online discussions to raise awareness.
Final Thought: Your Voice Matters
For decades, medical science wrongly believed ulcers were caused by stress—until a scientist proved they were caused by bacteria (H. pylori). He had to drink the bacteria himself to prove it!
What if MS is a big medical misunderstanding? Patients like you have the power to demand answers and drive real change. Ask the hard questions. Push for better research. You deserve the truth.
CLICK HERE for the Rethinking Multiple Sclerosis PDF to share with your practitioner.
There are real solutions to recover from parasites today!
To restore health, we must focus on treating the cause of inflammation, which are parasites. First, identify the enemy (parasites), then support the body and treat the parasites while following a holistic approach. When parasitic infections are treated effectively, we can overcome inflammation or disease.
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Clinically diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at the age of 28, Pam chose an alternative approach to recovery. Now decades later and still symptom free, she coaches others on how to treat the root cause of chronic disease, using a holistic approach. She can teach you how, too.
Pam is the author of Become a Wellness Champion and founder of Live Disease Free. She is a wellness expert, coach and speaker.
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