POSSIBLE ELIMINATION OF THE AID SYNDROME

POSSIBLE ELIMINATION OF THE AID SYNDROME
Practical considerations (lack of money and lack of hospital facilities) have prevented me from administering the doses of ascorbate which I think might -possibly- eliminate the probable viral infection initiating the AID syndrome. I suggest that the helper/suppressor T-cell ratios should be carefully monitored while at least 180 grams/24 hours of ascorbate is administered intravenously. At the same time bowel tolerance doses of ascorbate should be taken orally. This program should be followed over an extended period of time (minimum 2 weeks) to find out if there is any direct effect on the process causing the AIDS.

I have preliminary evidence in one patient in which the above program was tried that while the secondary problems were markedly suppressed by the ascorbate (7 lbs, 11 oz in 14 days) that the basic AIDS condition was not reversed. This case plus the cases implying the permanent or prolonged suppression of the immune system make it essential to treat the prodrome stages of AIDS with ascorbate.

If there is not a complete elimination of the basic AIDS process, bowel tolerance doses of ascorbate and the rest of the described protocol will probably have to be maintained for life.

My experience (1,2,3,4), and experience of other researchers (10,11,12,13,14,20,26,27) is that acute self limiting viral diseases can be reliably cured with massive doses of ascorbate. Viral diseases that have become chronic seem to involve pathologic processes which are not quite as susceptible to ascorbate but which nevertheless are ameliorated, sometimes seemingly cured. It is hoped that funds will be made available for such a project.

C-PASTE
Herpes simplex lesions can usually be made to more rapidly heal or be prevented at the outset by increasing the doses of oral ascorbic acid and the application of C-paste. C-paste is made with either ascorbic acid or sodium ascorbate and water applied directly to the skin and covered with a bandage. Frequently, one application will suffice for herpes. Care should be taken not to irritate intact skin too much in sensitive skin areas, especially under adhesive bandages. Frequently applications to intact skin where the patient perceives an outbreak is about to occur will completely abort the attack. Several applications may be necessary to penetrate through the intact skin.

C-paste has also been useful on early Kaposi's lesions. It should be applied up to 4 times a day. Alternatively, soaks of 20% sodium ascorbate or ascorbic acid (1 gram per 5 cc of water) for 15-30 minutes, 4 times a day may be helpful. Be careful not to irritate the skin too much even with these solutions. Keep ascorbic acid out of the eyes; a 20% -sodium ascorbate- solution can be used in the eyes with care.

KAPOSI'S LESIONS
Kaposi's lesions have been described as behaving like an infectious disease closely associated with CMV (28). With ascorbate treatment, Kaposi's lesions may be made to go away if the patient takes enough ascorbate and the patient is not burdened by multiple opportunistic infections. In patients with multiple problems, there tend to be outbreaks of the Kaposi's lesions associated with colds, parasites, herpes, or emotional stress and particularly associated with a letdown in the amount of C taken. Even in patients with multiple lesions, individual lesions can frequently be seen to lose color and flatten with the local application of ascorbate soaks.

CONCLUSIONS
Ascorbate does ameliorate the AID syndrome to a significant degree. I want to emphsize, however, the absolute necessity of massive doses. Additionally, one must avoid and treat oppor- tunistic infections. Multiple infections, lack of understanding in the use of C, or inability to tolerate the doses prescribed, all result in a poor prognosis. The success of treatments with ascorbate entirely depends on consistent administration of C sufficient to neutralize the free radicals produced by the various diseases.

The use of ascorbate is increasing in the male homosexual population of the San Francisco Bay Area and spreading across the United States. It will be very interesting to see if there are any otherwise unexplained decreases in the rate of increase of new cases of AIDS and associated deaths starting in San Francisco. The use of C is contaminating otherwise thought to be controlled studies of other therapeutic measures. Other considerations plus the potential application of ascorbate as part of the treatment of all infectious diseases, makes the clarification of the usefulness of ascorbate to the medical profession essential.

CAUTION
If these oral solutions are used over a long period of time, care should be taken to keep them off the teeth by using a straw in order to avoid enamel damage. Sickle cell anemia and G-6-PD deficiencies should be ruled out where indicated. In any condition requiring prolonged administration of large amounts of any nutrient, I would advise seeking the advice of a specialist to avoid induced deficiencies in other nutrients.