Against the Current: One Woman’s Brave Battle with Polycythemia Vera, Chronic Fatigue, and Fibromyalgia
Let’s SLAY some conventional diagnoses TOGETHER!
A Quiet Warning: When Routine Labs Uncover Deeper Stories
It started as so many stories do — with a routine wellness check. She had no reason to suspect the results would upend her life. But her labs came back with something startling: her blood counts were high. The next step sent her to hematology, where she received a diagnosis of polycythemia vera, a rare blood disorder where the bone marrow makes too many red blood cells, thickening the blood and increasing the risk of clotting.
For her, this was another chapter in a long saga of unexplained exhaustion and body pain. Diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 1996 and chronic fatigue that had lingered for decades, she was no stranger to daily discomfort. Despite it all, she kept pushing forward, quietly carrying the burden of her symptoms through years of work and life’s commitments.
The Weight of a Diagnosis — and the Courage to Seek Alternatives
When her oncologist recommended starting Hydrea (a chemotherapy drug used to manage polycythemia vera), she felt uneasy. She filled the prescription but never took it, listening instead to her intuition that there had to be another way. She was also offered phlebotomy, a common treatment to reduce blood volume, but she declined that as well.
Instead, she turned to natural, holistic healing paths. She traveled to Florida, immersing herself in treatments that supported her body’s natural detoxification: IV ozone therapy, IV curcumin for inflammation, and biomagnetic therapy with ginger to rebalance her energy fields.
Even her diet became a tool for healing. She eliminated sugar, dairy, and bread, and sought out high-quality, pasture-raised meats and eggs. She consulted with nutritionists and holistic practitioners, including Brandi, a practitioner associated with her holistic doctor in Florida. Supplements like Essiac tea, NAC, Vitamin C, adrenal boosters, and super enzymes became her daily allies.
Through it all, she remained vigilant, monitoring her labs and navigating her symptoms. She even tried colon hydrotherapy for deeper detoxification. But while these steps provided some relief, her numbers began to rise again in late March. The journey felt like two steps forward, one step back — yet she never lost hope.
Arriving at TLC: A New Path with EBOO and Ozone
Now, she’s here with us at The Lyday Center, beginning an advanced, targeted treatment protocol designed to restore balance at the cellular level. We’ve started with EBOO (Extracorporeal Blood Oxygenation and Ozonation), a therapy that purifies and oxygenates the blood while harnessing the powerful, immune-modulating effects of ozone.
For a patient like her, EBOO holds special promise. It’s not only about thinning the blood and improving oxygen delivery — it’s about recalibrating the very terrain of her body. With a history of mold exposure and confirmed Lyme disease, both of which can trigger inflammatory and immune dysregulation, ozone therapy acts as both a cleanser and a spark for mitochondrial energy production. And given her decades-long fatigue and fibromyalgia, restoring cellular energy is key.
We are pairing EBOO with a full mold assessment and customized detox plan. As her internal environment becomes cleaner and less burdened by stealth infections and toxins, we anticipate improvements not just in her labs but in how she feels every single day.
Where We Go From Here: Hope on the Horizon
Her story is far from over — in fact, it’s just beginning a new, hopeful chapter. As we continue her EBOO treatments and evaluate her progress, we will explore additional healing layers:
Advanced immune modulation therapies
Mitochondrial support and energy restoration
Gentle detox strategies for heavy metals and mycotoxins
Sleep optimization to support deep restoration
Nervous system retraining to unwind years of stress and pain patterns
Every day, she is choosing to walk the path of empowerment over fear. She is choosing holistic healing over quick fixes. And in doing so, she’s reminding all of us that the body is capable of extraordinary resilience when given the right tools and support.
At The Lyday Center, we are honored to walk this path beside her. Together, we believe we can help her reclaim energy, reduce inflammation, and finally find the relief that has eluded her for decades.
To all those feeling trapped in the maze of chronic illness: never stop searching for answers. Hope is not just a feeling — it’s a strategy. And we’re here to help you build it.