I started reading the book Medical Medium this week and was immediately intrigued by the story of the author, Anthony William. At an early age Anthony was connected with what he refers to as the spirit of compassion, or simply, “spirit”.
Through this connection with this divine being, Anthony is able to immediately read a person and know what their health issue is and how to heal it. As early as four years old, he diagnosed his grandmother with lung cancer. She had no idea that she had it, since she was symptom-free at the time.
Anthony depicts how his connection with the spirit of compassion has been a blessing and a curse. He’s not able to control this gift. He reads every person he sees. He can even tell how a person died. Well, it’s not him, but rather spirit whispering this knowledge into his ear.
And spirit is never wrong.
Because of this connection, Anthony has helped thousands of people heal from mystery chronic conditions. These are conditions that the doctors are stumped by. Your lab tests come back, “normal”. There’s nothing wrong with you. Worse yet, “It’s all in your head.”
Given that it takes an average of eight years for women to receive a proper endometriosis diagnosis, I bet you can probably relate with the frustrations that come with having a mystery, invisible illness.
Impacts of the Epstein Barr Virus (EBV)
While I’ve only begun to dig into the wealth of knowledge Anthony shares in his book, he’s already pointed out a big factor that’s plagued my life: the Epstein Barr Virus (EBV).
According to Medical Medium, roughly 70% of Americans have some form of EBV. It creates fatigue and pain that goes unnamed, or named incorrectly. This leads to ineffective treatments.
The medical community is aware of only one form of EBV, but there are actually over 60 different kinds. The virus has evolved since its initial appearance in the early 1900’s, and each generation it gets harder to contain.
According to Anthony, EBV is the reason behind many chronic conditions including fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. It can also cause thyroid disease, vertigo and tinnitus.
How do you get the Epstein Barr Virus?
You can pick up EBV in many different ways. That’s why it’s so common. It can be transferred to you as a child if your mother had it, through a blood transfusion, from fluid exchange during sex or through a simple kiss.
I first became aware of EBV as a teenager when I had Mononucleosis (mono), otherwise known as glandular fever or “the kissing disease.”
I got super sick for months. I could barely get up from off the couch. The glands in my neck got so swollen I could hardly breathe. I couldn’t eat. I was miserable. All I did was sleep, like all day.
I haven’t been the same since. I’ve had consistent swollen glands in my neck and my left tonsil has been inflamed, enough to freak out my dentist. Ha.
Since that time I’ve been diagnosed with both endometriosis and Hashimoto’s. I get periods of fatigue that are really bad. It feels like a flare-up. My brain gets foggy. I have a hard time focusing. I just want to sleep.
I’ve wondered about the role of EBV. I’ve heard that it can flare up like this, but when I went to see my primary care doctor about it, she tested my blood and told me that I was “fine”. Ha. She told me that EBV was not a factor.
Different Stages of EBV
In Medical Medium, Anthony reveals that there are actually four stages of EBV.
Initially the virus is relatively dormant. It silently replicates itself and builds up its numbers so it’s prepared to do a number on your body. This stage can take days, months, years, or even decades. This first stage of EBV is not detectable on tests.
EBV advances to the next stage when your body is weaker from stress, overwhelm, or exhaustion. It’s also triggered by major hormonal changes in your body from puberty, pregnancy or menopause.
“Hormones are a powerful food source for it – their abundance acts as a trigger,”
Anthony writes.
This makes me wonder if there’s a relation with EBV and the hormonal disruption that’s alive with endometriosis?
When EBV moves to the next stage, Mononucleosis is the result. I contracted this as a teenager, since I’d wore down my immune system with excess alcohol and sugar.
It’s during this second stage that EBV makes it’s long term home in major organs, commonly in your liver and/or spleen. It loves these areas because it feeds on toxins, dioxins and mercury.
Once it settles here, then EBV will no longer pick up on the tests the doctors do. So, the virus lives on, causing new symptoms and staying off the doctor’s radar.
EBV’s Poisonous Byproduct
EBV releases a poisonous byproduct that has the ability to generate a neurotoxin, which disrupts nerve function and confuses your immune system.
When EBV is ready to make itself known, it excretes this neurotoxin, adding a great burden to your body. It secretes this during stage three, to prevent your immune system from attacking it.
Eventually all the poison in your body triggers your immune system, but it’s confused. It doesn’t know where the toxin is coming from. Anthony says that when this happens, most doctors misdiagnose the effects as Lupus.
If EBV advances to a more aggressive stage then your liver becomes sluggish and struggles to release toxins from your body. If this vital organ slows down, your body’s systems are deeply impacted.
Your liver plays a key role in digestion. If it’s blocked up or inflamed from EBV, then bloating or constipation ensues. You may develop more food sensitivities that you didn’t have before.
Your liver also plays a key role in the detoxification of growth promoting estrogen, and subsequent impacts on the growth of endometriosis.
When EBV Gets Aggressive
While your immune system is confused, EBV travels to your thyroid where it materializes as thyroid disorders and diseases. This includes Hashimoto’s.
I’ve heard and believed that Hashimoto’s was the action of my body attacking my thyroid. According to Anthony, this is incorrect. It’s EBV that’s been attacking my thyroid.
Once it makes itself home in your thyroid, EBV’s goal is to inflame your central nervous system, resulting in heart palpitations, aches and nerve pain.
EBV advances when your body’s in a vulnerable state. If you’ve undergone surgery, been in an accident, or gone through a super stressful event in your life then EBV thrives.
If EBV advances into the final stage four, then you may experience muscle pain, joint pain, back pain, tingling or numbness in your hands and feet, migraines, chronic fatigue, dizziness, eye floaters, insomnia, unrestful sleep and night sweats.
Ding. Ding. Ding for me.
These symptoms often lead to misdiagnosis of fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome or rheumatoid arthritis. These are all syndromes that the medical community doesn’t understand, nor have viable solutions for.
On the Positive Side?
EBV is a smart virus. There’s a reason why they say that once you get EBV it never leaves your body. Turns out, that’s wrong too.
In Medical Medium and also in this article on Goop, Anthony provides food and supplement guidance on how to kill off EBV once and for all. Yay!
There are ways that you can heal. This starts by addressing your immune system, so that your body can rid itself of EBV. It takes time to do this. It could take up to a year.
I’ve been implementing many of his suggestions including drinking fresh organic celery juice on an empty stomach in the morning and taking recommended supplements here, which have helped me feel so much better. It’s helping to kill off this stubborn virus.
Have you read Medical Medium? Were you aware of the impacts of EBV? Have you had Mono? How has EBV impacted you?
I’d love to hear from you in the comments below.
When I was 21yo tests for EBV came back positive. At the time I had not been diagnosed with endometriosis yet. I’ve often wondered if the virus is still in my body. I’ve had eight surgeries, the final was a pre-sacral neurectomy and all my Endo was excised. My pain has decreased ten fold, but I still have episodes of severe fatigue, severe bloating, constipation…you listed it, I have it.
Thank you, this is a fantastic article!!
Hi Richelle – sounds like EBV is probably still a factor for you.
I just was test on Monday and it came back positive for mono. But I have everything that you said in the final stage. I told the doctor that I had these symptoms. I am so lost on what to do.
Hi Tina. Check out the suggestions Anthony gives at the bottom of the article he wrote here: http://goop.com/the-medical-medium-and-whats-potentially-at-the-root-of-medical-mysteries/
He’s clear in the book that most doctors are unaware of the impacts of EBV in later stages. They only test for type 2, which shows up as mono.
I don’t remember ever having a mono but now I’m wondering is that flu was a mono… anyway, I really liked that article on Goop but I still feel like something is missing. Like how do they know all that knowledge that no doctors knows? I wish they would elaborate a little on that. Thanks!
Just wanted to share this : https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5058431/
“prokaryotic viruses may contribute to mucosal inflammation and bacterial dysbiosis”
Hi Coco – Anthony has a direct connection with what he refers to as the spirit of compassion. He gets knowledge passed down to him from this higher divine being. That’s how he knows what the doctors don’t know. He’s one of the only ones with this gift. I recommend picking up the book as he goes deeper into his story and how it’s impacted his life as a blessing and a curse.
Thank you Aubree, I havent heard about this earlier. Will look into EBV as well as the book Medical Medium.
Thanks Sameera. Sending Love.
Well, that is interesting! Had glandular fever as a teenager…will be looking into this further ! Thanks for sharing
Thanks Tania. Sending Love.
Hi ,I had blood test and came back past EBV , I really worried about my self I already have pain in left side of throat and the biopsy result show inflammation with lymphoid hyperplasia I don’t know what I have to do ,that things it’s really affect my life please reply me I need your help
I suggest picking up the book Medical Medium. He gives clear instructions on what you can do to heal from EBV.
He also provides further instructions in this article: http://goop.com/the-medical-medium-and-whats-potentially-at-the-root-of-medical-mysteries/
Hi . I had biopsy from my lingual tonsils and the result came back inflammation with reactive hyperplasia.few months later I had blood test and the result came back past infection EBV . The things is I just want to know is that my lingual tonsils inflamed because of that virus and what you suggest for that .please reply me thanks
Hi Afshin. Sounds like EBV is still a factor in your body.
Hi ,thanks for reply , I got that book but the problem is I don’t know which one I have to use he said 3 of that foods but he did not said about other herbs and supplements how we take or and how many of those at list we take pls I need it help thanks
this is crazy – I just read this and then the excerpt from the medical medium book on chronic illnesses,EPV and endometriosis. I was diagnosed with endo when I was 23 – I’m almost 47 now. In addition to endo – I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia when I was 27. After many years of awful pain and surgeries and drugs – I had one ovary removed from complications from scar tissue. the endo seemed to calm down – then I started having menopausal symptoms. I had a few years that things were manageable. but recently lost my dog of 17 years – then a few months later got really sick – like I had the flu – but with really bad joint pain everywhere. a new naturopath decided to test me for EBV – and my levels were super high plus low white blood cell count, etc… Now I’m like what is this. My natural inclination was to do a search if they were related. after reading that it seems its all related. I mean I’ve had tons of symptoms over the years that people just don’t have any answers for. Now I feel like shocked that it may be this one thing causing it all. I’m grateful for the information. thank you so much
Hi Veronica. It sounds like you may have found the culprit. The good news from The Medical Medium is that it’s possible to get rid of EBV. I’d highly recommend picking up his book. It was incredible enlightening to me in many ways. Good luck!
I contracted mono when I was 11 years old. But a time I was 12 I was in so much joint pain they thought I had limes disease or lupus. Both test came back negative. In my 20s I begin to experience endo, hypothyroidism and fibromyalgia. This is fascinating information Aubree. How are Naturopath just diagnosed our daughter with EBV. And he is now treating her for it. I think I will have him test me for it also.
Yes! This was very eye opening for me. I would definitely get tested. It’s something that you could have passed along to your daughter too.
I have been reading Medical Medium lately (it was a gift from my aunt – and I thank her so much for it!) and I too have been having so many moments where I feel like he is in my head and knows my story. It’s freaky but also somewhat reassuring that I’m not losing my mind. I knew all of my symptoms over the years are connected; he put it together for me. So I started researching online (EBV & Endo) and came across this article.. the stages hit the nail on the head. I didn’t have mono but I did have laryngitis around 15 yo, followed by chronic constipation (even hospitalized for it once), endometriosis, adenomyosis, ringing in ears, increased nerve problems over the years (tingling hands & feet, nerve pain, etc.), thyroid is always “swollen” but the docs never find anything… etc, etc, etc… ugh! I’m about to start with his recommendations to see how that helps. Thanks for sharing this info with the Endo community! <3 Much love.
Hi Ashley. I’m so happy you’re reading Medical Medium. Anthony William has changed my life! I’m so grateful I came across him and the info he shares. I’ve been following the protocol for EBV for the past year and a half and have felt great results. I hope the same’s for you. Sending Love.
Hi Aubree, thanks for writing this article and sharing some of your experience. This is a great summary and I hope many more people access the miracle that Medical Medium is offering and reclaim their power and health. I am reading MM right now and so much is making sense as i look back over my lifetime and more recent health difficulties. I’ve been treating breast cancer naturally for the past 5 years and doing great, now i’m dealing more with the chronic imbalances: thyroid and adrenals mainly and MM is helping me understand why i have these imbalances. Not only that, it finally is explaining why I have suffered since the age of 12 (now47) with chronically painful periods that cause vomitting and diarrhea…… every month! I cannot tell you what a relief it it to see a light at the end of the tunnel with this. The EBV has been in my thyroid for years and recently started migrating to nerves and muscles just like described. Ive been following a raw veg and fruit diet for nearly 2 months anyway and now have the recommended supplements and herbs and understanding to target the virus. My periods have already improved (still a wats to go!) and I look forward to having my body back to full function at some point, probably for the first time in my life! I wish id had this information years ago, i may have been able to conceive. All the best with your healing journey. Natasha x
Thanks Natasha. I’m so glad you discovered Anthony. He has seriously changed my life and entire perception. I wish you all the best on your healing journey too. Much Love.
Dear Aubree
Great article . I was diagnosed with EBV right after I had 8 endometriomas drained and ablated and a cholecystectomy so I can resonate with your article.
Thank you! Wow 8 endometriomas! The EBV could have been contributing to all that. Sending Love.
I was sick for several weeks with Mono-like symptoms but Mono test came back negative. WBC dropped below normal and so did Platelets. All has rebounded to normal levels except Platelets are still slightly low. Have lesions in my spleen and a couple in my liver and kidneys. Only real symptom I have now is pain that travels around my body, different place every day.
The doctors are only aware of the second stage of EBV, which is mono. If it has moved to later stages where it gets into your liver/spleen/thyroid etc. it no longer shows active in your bloodstream, so the doctors don’t think it’s an issue.
what can be done if we are past stage 2 and it is not longer showing in blood work other than a past infection?
Hi love. I highly recommend checking out Medical Medium. He gives a protocol on how to kill it off: https://amzn.to/2JqUuTh
I started the NM protocol and now feel even worse. Is that typical? Did you stop all eggs, gluten and such to make progress? And now with liver rescue book out it seems that could be the problem too. Have you looked into that one yet?
Yes. It is common to feel worse before you feel better because of the die off of different viral and bacteria factors. I stopped eggs a couple of years ago when I read the first Medical Medium book. I stopped gluten seven years ago when I was first diagnosed with endo. I do have the new Liver Rescue book but haven’t dug in yet.
Hang in there, and if things get too intense I’d back off from whatever you’re doing. I know many of us want to feel better NOW so we do all kinds of things at once, which can overload your system if your body’s super toxic. Take it a step at a time. I’m here if you need help.
Much Love.
I had diagnosed mona as a teenager. Diagnosed endo in my late 20’s. I have all of these symptoms. I do find a healthy low sugar diet does help with pain and fatigue. Interesting article