The Amino Acid Connection

Something I found interesting about the test result concerning my bodily functions is that I am not absorbing amino acids correctly. This is interesting to me because one of the common alternative suggestions for individuals with our disease on the Tarlov Foundation/Association forums is the use of L-Lysine, you guessed it….an amino acid. I originally took l-lysine but through my research I couldn’t find anything concrete to prove it would have an effect on the cyst only that it worked for those suffering with herpes. So, I discontinued its use to make room for other things on my health food store grocery list. I remember reading an account of a girl who claimed to have taken L-Lysine and eradicated the cyst entirely. Of course I disregarded it at the time because I couldn’t see where it was helping me any and was already overwhelmed with all the other lifestyle changes I had to make. Now I am curious if there is a connection between deficient amino acid levels and symptomatic Tarlov Cyst Disease… I will have to discuss it with Dr. Battle and see what he thinks.  But, it must correlate, right?