The 16-Point MSIDS Model: A New Hope for Chronic Lyme and Complex Illness
Summary
- Lyme Disease Is a Clinical Diagnosis: Dr. Horowitz emphasizes that Lyme cannot always be ruled out by blood tests. The Horowitz MSIDS Questionnaire (HMQ) is a powerful clinical tool—scores above 63 indicate a very high probability of active infection.
- Chronic Illness Has Multiple Roots (The 16-Point MSIDS Model): Chronic Lyme is rarely caused by one factor alone. Dr. Horowitz identifies 16 overlapping contributors—including infections, toxins, microbiome imbalance, nutritional deficiencies, and immune dysfunction—that drive persistent inflammation and symptoms.
- There Is Real Hope for Healing: Through integrative, multi-layered treatment approaches—such as the Dapsone Combination Therapy, detoxification, and immune support—patients can achieve remission. The same anti-inflammatory strategies may even reduce Long COVID symptoms.
