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SHIFRA

SHYBIMBETTE

SIJU

STEPHANE

SURULERE

SUSAN

TAMRA

TAUHU

VANESSA

WONGOBLLY

Mystery Diagnosis

Updated: 05/16/2012

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SHIFRA

08/01/2011: Connie from Slc, Ut: "Hi Shifra ; I understand the pain you are having. It truly can make all life functions become impossible. I have tried so very many practices, especially dietary ones for pain, and while I fully support a nutrient dense diet including certain superfoods , made from scratch broths, and naturally fermented foods; I found that I was not recovering health without supplementation of B-12 (methylcobalamin). Without this supplement, I would be diapered in a wheelchair, with little of my 5 basic senses left. I would have no feeling in many areas of my body, and excruciating pain everywhere else. I'm sorry to put this so graphically, but I feel I must.

Now, the B12 will help most with pain, but it will take many months for this. Some places that are numb will begin to tingle as feeling returns. These areas will also become sensitive, temporarily, and some fleeting pain will be felt. I have found that increasing potassium also helps pain. Again, I fully support that one should try to get it in their diet as much as possible, but, I also supplement potassium. It also helps moods as healing progresses. I mix a powder of potassium gluconate, 250 mg. , into about 6 oz. of water. This can be taken once an hour for pain. I admit that sometimes I take 500 mg. in this way, but I do not recommend taking any more that this as a supplement, because side effects may occur that would be antithetical to healing. With food and vegetable juices, one can take many more mgs. of potassium than that, unless sodium is low. If that is the case, then I recommend adding sea salt to any food or supplement that may have too high a ratio of potassium to sodium and chloride. ( I think that may be why people may have a "detox". ) I have had pretty good results with amino acids such as tryptophan, and tyrosine. I have also had very good results with Peppermint oil, oil of Oregano, and DMSO. I sometimes take small amounts of them internally, but mostly transdermally. Someone may scold me, but I do put a rather heavy coat of peppermint oil on painful areas. Maybe these suggestions will allay pain until the B-12 heals it."

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07/30/2011: Shifra from Brookline, Ma: "Hi,

I really need help. I am in excruciating pain almost all the time, mainly in my neck and shoulders, but also on the sides of my stomach and lower back. the pain is just under my skin, and feels gravelly, like there are granules in there, and some hard stuff that feels like shards of glass.

Nothing seems to help, not acupunture, (which I find excruciating adn ineffective), or chiro, or massage-it inflames it more etc. The pain is so bad, I find myself not wanting to live-I'm not sucidal.

also I am so tired!! I have had chronic fatigue FOR a long time, but now, I can barely drag myself around, I want to sleep all the time, but I have lots of trouble sleeping. I feel groggy and almost drunk tho I never drink booze.

Also, my feet are kind of numb as are my lower legs. I have all kinds of gastric distress-gas, bloating, belching farting reflux, irritable colon, spittng up, ocassinal nausea

I am totally hooked on food, especailly sugar, carbs and salty stuff, I cant stop. Until very recently I was too thin, but now I am starting to pack on the pounds.

I also feel depressed, enraged, resentful, afraid and terribly sad, negative, I cant remember stuff and have trouble learning new things.

By far, the worst is the pain and the fatigue. I dont think the Apple Cider Vinegar would be good for me as I have candida and vinegar makes me feel awful.

Any help would be greatly apprecaited,

shifra"

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07/31/2011: Mmsg from Somewhere, Europe replies: "Try starting your "wellness journey" with a small lick of Celtic Sea Salt every time you drink a glass of water (which should be more times a day than you do now, but don't overdo it)."

07/31/2011: Lanos from Socalif, Usa replies: "SHIFRA.. I am sorry you are in so much pain.. However your life is precious, and I'll bet you have some special qualities about yourself that bring joy to others.. Don't throw your life away because of pain.. Get help from somewhere, I could suggest you seek a friend, a relative, or a spiritual route that might help you move in the right direction.. Remember you are loved by God. Love yourself. I"ll say a prayer for you. Keep your chin up.. This site has some info on dealing with diet and pain issues."

07/31/2011: Debbie from Melbourne, Australia replies: "If I had multiple symptoms like you do I would be immediately taking sugar/processed foods out of the diet. No processed salt, only use Unrefined sea salt. Go on a green juice fast; wheatgrass included as well as Aloe Vera. I would be taking spirulina and chlorella as well as Chlorophyl. These will all detox the body. I would also be taking mega doses (maybe start off small) of Vitamin C. Also some Essential Fatty Acids (cod liver oil.. fermented is best).

Added to the above I would be taking ACV (1-2 tablespoons) in 8oz water per day.

Coconut oil

Raw honey

I would stay away from synthetic vitamins and try to stick with the "super foods".

Chicken broth is great for vitamins and minerals as well.

Stay away from diet drinks and MSG. Diet drinks usually contain aspartame which is poison to our bodies.

They say that health begins in the gut/digestion. I would be looking at my diet.

Would be helpful to know what your diet is like?"

07/31/2011: Shifra from Brookline, Ma replies: "Hi, thanks for the friendly response. I have not given up nor do I plan to to die, but I need help for the pain. If you know of what I could do please let me know."

07/31/2011: Shifra from Brookline, Ma replies: "Hi,

thanks for responding and I will take your suggestions, but it is the pain esp in my necka and shouders that is the worst symptom. I am in so much pain. do you know what I cud do for the pain.

I feel kind of drunk but my gait is not drunken. I feel like my balance is way off but it is not visible.

Thanks shifra"

08/01/2011: Maria from Gippsland, Australia replies: "Hi Shifra, To help break the pain cycle you could try dl-phenylalanine. It may take three to four weeks to start to see results but it really can help. For its theraputic benefits it must be taken on an empty stomache and wait 30 mins after taking it before eating. You can take it with a little juice or water. I found I needed to take it first thing in the morning and also late afternoon (I had been in servere pain for many years) after the pain was not noticable I continued for a while with only the am dose. Also some of the alkalizing remedies may help you with the pain, particularly muscle pain. With the fatigue as well it is hard to do much, but once the pain cycle is broken it is easier and you can think clearer. All the best, Maria"

08/01/2011: Shifra from Brookline, Ma replies: "hi, thanks for the advice. Are there any countra indications for taking dl-phenylalanine, I mean, is it a problem to take if you have certain medical condittions and also I take trazadone, nerontin, and effexor -which I am slowing coming off of- any bad interactions with thsoe meds as far as anynone knows?

Thanks, shifra"

08/01/2011: Rachel from Reinholds, Pa replies: "Did you consider testing for Lyme?

You may have a B defieciency like someone said. You should change your diet anyway. But many of your symptoms sound Lyme-like."

08/02/2011: Maria from Gippsland, Australia replies: "Shifra, Most of your symtoms could be side effects of the three meds you listed, unless you had all of the symptoms before you started taking them. I'm sure you realize that you need to be careful in weaning yourself off them especially if the neurontin was prescribed for seizures.

Neurontin's side effects - numbness of an arm or legs; clumsiness; dizziness; tiredness; weight gain; back pain.

Neurontin is sometimes used for Fibromyalgia, although when you look at its list of side effects maybe it can make it worse. Alpha lipoic acid can be a good alternative for Neurontin if it's for Fibromyalgia or diabetic issues. Scroll down to #5 at http://www.stopagingnow.com/liveinthenow/article/10-drugs-with-great-natural-alternatives

One of Effexor's side effects is a state of near sleep.

Trazodone's side effects include; drowsiness; mood swings; memory problems.

There can also be interreactions between effexor and trazodone when taken together because they both increase seratonin.

Here is a link for possible interactions with phenylalanine. http://mental-health.emedtv.com/phenylalanine/phenylalanine-drug-interactions.html"

08/02/2011: Sue Ellen from Los Angeles, Ca replies: "Your symptoms are textbook gout symptoms. Gout is when your body over produces uric acid and the excess forms crystals between your joints and under the skin. A diet high in trans fats, sugar and starches is very acid forming and will trigger gout in those who are predisposed to it as well as creating a climate where yeast and fungus thrive.

Eliminating sugar, starch and trans fats is a must for you to start to alkalize your system which should help considerably. In addition, drinking pitcher of water with a 1/2 cup of lemon juice and a 1/2 tsp of baking soda and taking a tsp of virgin coconut oil 4 times a day will relieve gout symptoms if it has not progressed to foar and should clear up the candida."

08/02/2011: Oscar from Syracuse, New York, Usa replies: "I also live in considerable constant pain resulting from an old, but severe gunshot wound to my abdomen that blew my right kidney and most of my liver and half my large intestine out my back. At times the pain seems very bad to me. The one thing that really does help is to cry like a baby for as long as I feel like it. This really does work. Sometimes I feel pretty good for 2 or 3 days after a good cry. I guess you could call it CRY BABY THERAPY. It does work, at least for me....Oscar"

08/02/2011: John from Plymouth, Ma. replies: "Hi Oscar,

There is a product out called "Go Out Plex. " It's made out of cherries... It is great for pain and inflamation... It's natural and not very expensive... Give it a try if your so inclined...

Good luck,

John from Plymouth"

08/03/2011: Shifra from Brookline, Ma replies: "hi,
I am going to check out the go out flex, thanks. I wonder if anyone has any ideas of what my condition may be- I have intense pain in my neck adn shoulders and also in back and sidea of my tummy. I feel crystaline stuff under my skin, kind so gravelliy and hard, and like under my skin is not smoothe, like it used to be this is most everywher under my skin- somenone said it might be gout, but its not in my toes or hands.
Also I am bone tired, sluggish with bad digestion adn numbness in legs and feet. Does anything dissolve the crystals? Also is anything good for suagar cravings- I am out of control with sugar and carbs and salt
Thanks"

08/04/2011: Mmsg from Somewhere, Europe replies: "You might try ACV for cravings and stomach issues (i have found wine vinegar to do the same), but, contrary to what many are doing here: start small!!! I barely take 1/2 dropperful twice a day (with or without a pinch of baking soda) in a glass of water, and it seems to be helping for a number of things."

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SHYBIMBETTE

11/27/2011: Shybimbette from Evanston, Wy, Usa: "I'm just wondering about something that is on my foot. It started out months ago about the size of a head of a pencil. Looked at first like just a shoe rub. Now it's about the size of a quarter. And looks like a metal allergy. And it seems to come up when I get a sweet tooth. I've seen diabetic leg ulcers, and pictures of diabetic foot ulcers, and this doesn't look like that. When I put a bandage soaked with ACV on it overnight, it seems to subside, not heal, but subside, and when it does, I end up forgetting to follow through with the ACV on it at night. And then the next sweet tooth brings it back bigger.

Any ideas on what it could be, and how to get rid of it? I understand now, to stop the sweet tooth crap, I do ACV and water twice daily. Sometimes I oil pull, but it hasn't become a habit yet. Any input would be appreciated."

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SIJU

11/23/2011: Siju from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: "Dear Sir,

I am 31 years old man working in middle east, I have had piles(Hemorrhoids) since 2 years, and operated, now I have a severe problem. I have getting pain in hands, shoulder, legs, and below my backside. When this pain comes, I lose weight a lot, after some days when this pain disappears, I gain slowly, slowly weight, it means to normal what I had before. I went to doctors here. They say that, it's beacause of typing job, and strains, but this pain continues for week, and I lose weight a lot. I am afraid now, please advise me, what is the reason for this pain? It's just like killing me. Please advise what type of disease is this? and what is the available medicine for my disease?

siju"

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STEPHANE

02/17/2010: Stephane from Guangzhou, China: "Sir, i m a 38 years old male from cameroon livung in china , and now it s more then a year im suffering day and night from difficulty of swallow , headache, back pain , vibration , and joint pain . i have done a lot of medical examination , but nothing can be seen . please tell me what kind of supplement food or medecine i need. thanks and hoping a good response."

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02/17/2010: Gtcharlie from Los Angeles, Calif, Usa replies: "I suspect you might have a severe Vitamin C deficiency. Suggest you to obtain a blood test on your Vitamin C to confirm it. Meanwhile, there is no harm done to take a meaningful dosage on this supplement (4000 mg is a good start)."

02/17/2010: Cindy from San Diego, Ca, Usa replies: "At the risk of sounding repetitive I would suspect candida, especially if all the medical tests have found nothing. Most people don't realize what a truly insidious disease systemic candida can be and how many different symptoms it can present. To determine for yourself if this is your problem, you can do a fast, easy test at home. First thing in the morning before you put anything in your mouth or brush your teeth, work up some saliva and spit it into a clear glass of water. After 30 minutes, look in the glass. If there are strings coming down from the saliva or if the water turned cloudy or with suspended cloudy specks, or if your saliva sank to the bottom you most likely have candida. Healthy saliva with simply float on the top of the water. Candida overgrowth begins in the colon. Over time as the yeast multiplies it begins to migrate through the digestive tract moving up until it reaches the mouth. Once this happens your saliva will sink because the yeast is heavier than water. No yeast and it will float. If you determine that you have candida, there are a number of cures on this wonderful site, plus some good commercial products you can find with a google search."

02/18/2010: Tricia from Ireland replies: "Hi Cindy, I would be interested in where you got this information on saliva. I tried your test this morn and I'm clear but I have always wondered why my saliva is bubbly like detergent bubbles so I'd like some more info. In my search for a cure for tonsil mucus my saliva was even commented on by the specialist but he had no idea why it happens - Im talkin' a lot of bubbles. The mucus and bubbles must be connected."

02/18/2010: Cindy from San Diego, Ca, Usa replies: "Not sure where this test originated, but directions for it are on a number of sites devoted to candida. Don't know what the significance of bubbly saliva is."

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SURULERE

11/17/2010: Surulere from Bloomfield, Nj, Usa: "Ted, anyone. Folks, I need your help with the health issues that have been consuming my life for the past 6months. It started in March with extreme numbness in right and left leg two days after I had a deep tissue massage with a non register massager. It quickly went to burning sensation in my chest, back and arm. I was diagnosed with Myofacial pain (Muscle pain on the upper back). Did physical therapy and it seems to resolve the back and burning sensations. 5 months later the burning and tingling sensation as come back in triple fold. I try going back for another Physical Therapy session, I felt no relieve and my symptoms seems to get worse. All my blood work seems normal and I have managed to keep my blood pressure between 115 and 120. X ray indicated degenerated disk from my neck and and MRI shows no sign of brain tumor or anything. However, I have developed some symptoms along the way till now. I need help with the following

1. Anxiety attacks and daily panic attacks. I get attacks on any noise. That how bad it is.

2. Insomnia. I can go for days without sleep and when I do get sleep I get no less than 2 hours and once im up it all over.

3. Ear and Head noise. I think it triggered mostly by the back burning sensation and anxiety.

4. Lack of focus and depersonalization.

5. Upper Back, shoulder and neck pain. (Muscle Stiffness, soreness, spasm)

6. Feels tired all the time... I sit alot and I feel I and I lie down on the bed a lot thinking why, where and how did I go wrong.

Before all these issues I was a healthy 37 years old guy who works out and eat healthy. Now, the hospital seems like my favorite spot. I have been on 3 anti-depressant pills and anxiety pills. But to all honesty medication is not my forte. I get all the side effects that comes with them. The last medication I was on was Elavil. It helps with sleep but too many side effect. I quit cold turkey despite on small dosage. Not sure if the withdrawal symptoms makes my anxiety worse. I have lost my job due to all these madness and it seems I cant focus anymore at anything. My friends and loved ones are suffering as well. I desperately need help to get my life back as all these are taking a toll on me. Any suggestions and recommendations will be greatly appreciated. Thanks and I look forward to your responses."

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11/18/2010: Candy from Fort Madison, Iowa replies: "You need some transdermal magnesium. It will help greatly with a lot of these issues. Trust me. It works. For your panic attacks you could also supplement with some phoshytidylserine. It's a natural supplement and it also works very well. Hope this helps."

11/18/2010: Rob from Manhattan, Ny replies: "SURULERE, sorry to hear of your failing health.. The follow are few things that may help, in addition to what others may suggest.

1. Make up an essential oil blend Bergamot, Lavender, Ginger, & Rosemary (into a carrier oil, almond). Rub this on the top of your neck at hair line and over
The right chest above armpit. This will relax and help lift your spirit, as well as a good anti-viral.

2. On earth clinic, you will see the mini beet protocol, try it for a while. Beet juice (high in nitrates) helps relax you & blood vessels to increase blood flow to the brain.
http://www.webmd.com/brain/news/20101103/beet-juice-good-for-brain?src=RSS_PUBLIC" target="_blank"> http://www.webmd.com/brain/news/20101103/beet-juice-good-for-brain?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Asparagus is a great liver detox... (Journal of Food Science)

3. The Herb Gotu Kola has some proof in calming the startled response... (our reaction to loud noises) Will help with brain focus, anxiety.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11106141
http://www.home-remedies-digest.com/gotu-kola.html"

11/18/2010: Ginger Cat from Lancaster, Ca replies: "Your problems could be related to a spinal misalignment from the massage, believe it or not. There are other things that could also be causes, but if you are sure it began immediately after the massage, then it could be that your hip joints are partially misaligned in the tailbone area, causing severe pinching of nerves that radiate throughout the body. If either the very end of the spine or the very top of the spine under the skull are out of alignment, even a little, it can created a system wide disturbance, that is like being electrocuted on an ongoing basis. If physical therapy fixed it for a time, then I really suspect an alignment issue, perhaps coupled with some disc degeneration reducing the spaces between vertabrae. A good physical therapist should train you in at-home exercises to strenghen muscles and ligaments..... Ask for MICRO building exercises, not macro muscle exercises, as often it is very tiny muscles controlling the bottom of the spine and it's alignment. If these type of strengthening exercises are indicated, you should do them twice a day, everyday, to bring it all back in functionality.

Be patient, it can take several weeks to months to retrain the body, and have it quit responding to the initial event..... Muscle and tissue have a long memory, where trauma is concerned and you need to coax them back into correct operation gently and persistently. Drugs will only mask your problems.... I would urge you to stay away from them. If seeking correct alignment doesn't work, then you should consider looking at an undetected pathogen that could be causing the same syptomology. There are many candidates to investigate: mycoplasma infections, Lyme disease, Fibromyalgia, Valley Fever, parasite infections of all kinds, etc. Start with the most logical, first the spine issue, then proceed to next level if no releif. Look at all possible causes, your area you live in, any recent "flu-like" illness you have had, any insect bites out of the ordinary, etc. Do your homework, be vigilant.... There ARE answers and help out there. Good Luck!"

11/18/2010: Anon from Been There Before!, Usa replies: "Sounds like you are having the classic withdraw symptoms from coming off the medicine. Please be assured there is light at the end of the tunnel but it will take a little time to work through it. I went through the same after coming off Lexapro. Lack of sleep, head noise, vertigo, anxiety, depression, all of it.

Its rather a lengthy read but I'll keep it to the point and I hope I can make sense here without causing further anguish for you as I know its difficult to deal with. But this is my experience. As explained to me by a pharmacist, all of this this is common as your body is going through chemical and emotional changes. The medicine causes the brain to reduce the amount of melatonin it produces, which is what helps us go to sleep. The medicine was providing that for you and your body will realize it needs to produce more since it isn't being provided for any longer. Unfortunately, it doesen't happen as quickly as we like it to. Therefore, you need to retrain yourself to sleep. The pharmacist suggested I try an over the counter sleep aid. I started with melatonin supplements but the dreams were way too bad. I turned to a store brand sleep aid with acetophamin. I had my concerns about becoming dependent on them because I was convinced this would be the way it was going to be. After 3 days with about 2 hours total sleep, I would take one sleep aid tablet. Then took another one the next night. Then, I took nothing unless I was desperate and had been awake for a couple days.

In about a months time, I began sleeping on my own and staying asleep all night. Furthermore, a lack of sleep will contribute to you being tired, fuzzy minded, tight muscles and spasms. Its kind of like your body is in a defense mode because of sleep deprivation, all your senses are 'waking up' and perhaps you are feeling emotions you hadn't been feeling. I don't know about you but it hit me like a brick wall! Its a lot to go through. I describe the post med anxiety and depression are there because everything that was triggering you to begin with is still a sore subject for you. You didn't feel all that while you were on the meds, did you?

I adapted to my issues and all became ok when I was on the med. I was really disappointed realizing the medicine didn't 'fix' my problems. How could they? I had to resolve my issues in order for it to improve. The head noise and vertigo took a while to get past. I still get it from time to time but not like before. I noticed that when I experience anxiety, thats when it hits me the worst and I describe it like the fuzz sound of a radio that isn't tuned to a station. I have a bad habit of over thinking everything when I first wake up and my day would go about with the noise. Its really aggravating and I sympathize for you.

So now, instead of conquering everything in my mind when I first wake up, I focus on conversations on morning shows. Weird, but it helped me. Another big help for me was exercising. It helped me to release my negative thoughts and energy and I became a lot more focused and happier. As you say, "I lie down on the bed a lot thinking why, where and how did I go wrong. " Its all too familiar. Maybe instead of looking backwards, you should look forward. What ever happened is done and you can only change which path you choose to travel down. Unfortunately, you will grieve for that part of your past life but you need to come to some level of acceptance/responsibility for YOUR actions in whatever happened. And at that point for me, is when I began to pick myself up. All is not lost. You just have to find it! Wishing you the best..."

11/19/2010: Addy from Fb, Ga replies: "Seven years ago to the week, I went through the pretty much the same thing you describe after a chiropractic adjustment. Doctors weren't able to diagnose me with anything and assumed it was all in my head and put me on anti-anxiety medication. Chiropractors are usually on the defensive side for their profession and 2 have denied any relation between what happened and the therapy I had the night before. I have come to my own conclusion of vertebral artery dissection; which can happen after chiropractic or massage therapy. The attack which happened is that of a Transient Ischemic Attack. However, being young (32) and healthy, the VBA is what made sense because of the spinal manipulation therapy (the night before) where TIA happens due to health conditions such as high cholestoral.

If you speak with your doctor about this, I would be interested in getting an update on your situation. I've been to several doctors but they all think its in my head. Even though I've come a long way with this, I would love to be back to my old self again one day. I would interested in any feedback from Ted."

11/19/2010: Surulere from Bloomfield, Nj, Usa replies: "Folks, thanks alto for all the input. Very informative and quit interesting. Anon, you hit the nail on the wall. It all started during a very stressful time in my life 100%. At the same time I was very physical at the gym. Stronger than ever been because I changed my diet to more healthy choices. Then, I noticed that when I worked out more, my muscle did'nt get muscle pump like I used to. I did lots of pull ups and push ups before my regular workout. I must have over stretch the muscles I believe but I cant say if it the massage that triggers the entire issue or the stress related factor. What difficult is to differentiate if the original issue was emotional(stress) or Physical pain. I have stayed away from the gym. I walk as much as I can but I get tied from fatigue. Below is the summary result from my MRI in April 2010

1. Multilevel degenerative disc disease with straightening of normal cervical lordosis.

2. There is a right paracentral/foraminal disc protrusion at C3-4
3. Left paracentraldisc protrusionnat C-4-5
4. AT C6-7 there is a right paracentral disc protrusion as well
5. At C5-6 there is a posterior disc osteophyte complex and there is mild moderate right sided foraminal narrowing secondary to uncovertebral joint arthropathy. MRI of the brain proves to be normal.

Some relieve.. I get some relieve from doing something physical or socially active. The entire anxiety/panic attacks double a month after I stopped the Elavil which I took for a month and quit cold Turkey due to the side effect sometimes in late August. I want to embark on a holistic and straight regimen to alleviate whatever this nasty anxiety is. I took too much negative information and let it stick in my brain. I have to reverse it.

Today, is ok. Less anxious because of the positive feedback I'm getting from you folks. Please folks keep them coming. Thanks, and truly appreciate all suggestions and recommendations from the bottom of my heart!"

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SUSAN

09/01/2010: Susan from Great Neck, Ny Usa: "I have been suffering with tailbone pain since March. There was no obvious reason for this. Perhaps a few weeks of pretty bad constipation before the pain started? Not sure. Acupuncture, chiropractic, osteopathy have not helped. The spine specialist says there is an inflammation & wants me to take naprosin & then prilosec for the acid reflux it will surely stir up. I have been successfully using ACV & baking soda for 3 years and have kept all acid reflux symptoms at bay. I am frightened to take the naprosen & prilosec.... My goal is to live medication-free. I am 67 years old & in excellent health otherwise. I am not able to sit, have to use a special pillow & just want this problem to heal. Checking this site, I've read about turmeric. I started taking 450 mgs of turmeric with bromelain twice daily... So far, no relief. Does anyone have any experience or suggestions. How much turmeric, how often, etc? Thanks, Susan"

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09/01/2010: Chiro from Milwaukie, Oregon replies: "The pain you describe sounds like hypertonic muscles or adhesions/shortening in the lower pelvic muscles and ligaments. This can be released by a massage therapist or by sitting on a racket ball or tennis ball. Both are uncomfortable at the time of treatment but do provide great relief."

09/01/2010: Linda from Snohomish, Wa replies: "Regarding tailbone pain: I had the same thing a few years ago. Getting a firm mattress solved it for me, in addition to going to a chiropractor and yoga. For me, I think this was more of a musculo/skeletal issue for me rather than an all-over internal thing. I hope this is helpful, peace."

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TAMRA

11/18/2011: Patricia from Hanover, Ontario Canada: "In response to Tamra regarding her daughters mystery symptoms. I also had a family member who went overseas and came back with many of the same symptoms. She was tested many times for parasites and nothing was found, but from what I know of parasites especially ones North Americans are not used to testing for they are extremely difficult to detect as they can bury into your tissue and in effect "hide". Since returning, this family member has gone from @190lbs to less than 120lbs which is below the weight she was as a teanager. She developed many digestive and neurological issues and now she is developing problems with her cardiovascular system. The point is don't give up on parasites potentially being the culprit. Good luck"

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11/17/2011: Tamra from Central Point, Oregon: "Please help... My daughter went to the bahamas sept 2010 and while there developed stomach distention, severe constipation, pelvic pain, urithra an bladder pain ( worsens when sitting or laying down). She weighs 120 lbs an if she eats a cracker she looks pregnant! First told she was just plugged up and given probiotics, laxitives, ambian an elmeron. Her blood pressure is always low now and has had 3 blood tests, stool exam, cystoscopy with bladder extention, biopsy of bladder, ct scan and been on antibiotics 6 times for a bacterial overgrowth in her small intestines. Was told her uterus if bulky and has kidney congestion but they say it's not important. Has been on ic diet then gluten free and fructose diet. The doctors make her feel like it's all in her head an she has even went to a shrink because of it.

But now as of may 2011 her husband is having a lot of the same symptoms an has yet another bacterial overgrowth (3x) and is now on a fructose diet. I personally think they picked up a parasite while in the bahamas but doctors don't seemed concerned with it although they have been guessing at everything else. Please help as we are at the end of our rope an out of doctors!"

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11/18/2011: Gavin from Manganui, Northland, New Zealand replies: "It sounds like a good vermafuge might be well worth checking out... Wormwood with garlic usually does the trick- it's not nice but kills any critters that shouldn't be in the gut. It might be useful to try a wormer from the chemist first."

11/18/2011: Carie from Hudson, Oh replies: "I had many of these symptoms as your daughter. Had the "bulky" uterus which doctors removed, constipation, distended abdomen, etc. which later progressed into more health issues. I did a parasite cleanse thru a health store and could not believe the stuff that came out! My husband and I have been travelers for years and he also travels for work. My husband had begun having intestinal issues so he also did the cleanse. Most of my issues have cleared up as well as my husbands. If your daugter does a parasite cleanse, her husband should also do one or they will just keep passing stuff back and forth."

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TAUHU

07/21/2011: Tauhu from China Town, Singapore: "What is wrong with me?

These are the symptoms:

1) Tinnitus at left ear.

2) Sleepy.

3) High diastolic blood pressure, 95 - 120. Systolic okay, 105 - 120.

4) Blood pressure easily jump upon a bit of stress, excitement, anger.

5) Weak legs.

6) Needle pain at lower left back.

7) 1 leg seems shorter than the other.

8) Prone to sad thoughts and worries."

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07/24/2011: Yow_whaz_up from Singapore replies: "High blood pressure: Perhaps you're overweight. There is a weight limit for every person, according to his/her height. To find out if you're overweight or not, google for "ideal weight BMI" for a chart of weight and height proportions. If so, then you need to exercise or do labour-intensive work, at least 4 days a week, to build up more muscles and less fat.

Strangely though, I recently measured the blood pressure of 3 fat and large kids, and found out that theirs were normal at round about 105/70 range."

07/29/2011: Yow_whaz_up from Singapore replies: "Needle pain at lower back: Again assuming you are overweight, and also someone who sits long hours in front of the computer like many people do these days, then there is likelihood that your heavy upper body weight is putting tremendous pressure on your lower back and kidney areas. If the chair is a hard wooden or plastic one, then the bottom opposite effect might equally put lots of strains on them.

There are a few solutions you can try:
1) Sit on a comfortable chair with back support and a soft cushion where you
sit.

2) Take some time off regularly if you are going to sit long hours.

3) Don't use underwear with tight and thin rubber band on the waist, or any
other tight shorts or jeans, which will block the flow of blood.

Interestingly, if you are to lie down flat on your back and rotate your foot inwards and use your other foot to hold on that position for 2 minutes then you will discover that after a while that needle pain will disappear or at least become less throbbing than before. I got this inspiration after going for so many massages and always notice that the therapist bend the feet inwards each time. You could also do it while standing upright.

Hope these will help."

10/16/2011: Yow_whaz_up from Singapore replies: "If your stomach is not flat, then wearing shorts, trousers and especially underwear that presses against the skin the whole day is also not good, and might just be the reason for the mentioned back pain.

Putting your shirts inwards will help cushion your abdominal area against the intense pressure, and hopefully in time will lessen the pain.

God bless you!"

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VANESSA

08/07/2011: Vanessa from Amsterdam, Netherlands: "What's going on with me? Small supplements now seem overpowering as if I took a mega dose. Even food unless it is really simple gives me lethargy and upset after. The sun is even giving me sun rash. I feel like my body is seeing everything as toxic or not being able to break things down right. My urine smells like ammonia, my stools are light colored, my skin is so itchy, I have non-healing eczema and groin boil past several months. I wake up with a dry mouth and very thirsty but with nausea. My blood sugar was a little elevated 119 (I had a little corn 6 hours before, didn't know I'd be tested). My Dr. is doing some blood tests but I won't know anything for a few days."

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08/08/2011: Debbie from Melbourne, Australia replies: "Vanessa, if your stools are light coloured it means that you are not digesting fats properly. I would take some digestive enzymes for that and also probiotics.

For the boil I would read the boil section on earth clinic. Many people have had great success with tumeric.

I would also be working on alkalising my diet. I would go on a "greens detox. Juice all green vegetables and have that for at least 3-5 days. Take chlorella and spirulina. Youtube has a ton of info on juicing.

Keep away from processed foods and drinks. For the exzema people have had luck with cutting out gluten and seeing it disappear."

08/08/2011: Gavin from Manganui, Northland, New Zealand replies: "Yes boils around the behind and groin area are also a sign of high blood sugar levels. So it would be wise to start watching the sugar intake."

08/09/2011: Anabela from Leiria, Portugal replies: "You have mercury silver amalgams fillings in your mouth or you in the past have amalgams? Your symptoms look like mercury intoxication. If you decide it to take that you have to do some things to protect you."

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WONGOBLLY

12/31/2011: Wongoblly from San Diego, Ca, Us: "Hi earthclinic, Ted, my first posting here. For the last 5 years or so when I go for a walk at night or anytime when it's humid outside any exposed parts of my body turn a redish color within about 10 minutes. Also true with a splash of plain water on my skin. This mostly happens on my face & forearms but it can also happen on upper and lower legs, stomach. I also get a flushing feeling. When it happens to my forearms besides the redness I get small bumps there. It reminds me of my reaction to niacin when I tried to lower my cholesterol with it. What's very strange I can take a shower without any problem. Thank you! "

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