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Toxicity causing havoc in life

Posted By Debbie (West Bend, Wi, Usa) on 10/19/2012

Hello -- I've battled odd chronic pain symptoms (fibromyalgia) since 11 years ago after the birth of my son. Was on antibiotics for acne for 20 years which I believe caused great havoc to my system. This year started with 'multiple chemical sensitivities' where I could not tolerate the smells of fabric softners, cleaning products, colonges, perfumes, ect. Went to two holistic doc to try to get my constipation under control as I believe I was toxic and this was part of the problem. The 2nd naturalpath prescibed digestive enzymes (16 pills/day) which I developed a sensitivty to. After nine days of taking the enzymes (Zypan), I developed burning intestinal pain, nausea, and was not able to swallow my food (Loss about 25 pounds in the process). Had two ER visits with the 2nd ER visit providing me an antiacid and anti-anxiety drug Larazapam. The problem apparently was too much acid in my body causing the reaction.

That was the end of May and it is now mid-October. I am still on Larazapam along with two other antidepressents (Zoloft and Mirtazapine). I seemed to have more food intolerances with being on these drugs and I desparately would like to get off of them but don't know if my nausea symptoms and lack of swallowing will come back if I'm not on the Larazapam and Mirtazapine both of which help with nausea. My upper GI showed mild reflux while my lower GI CT scan showed a bunch of stool all in the intestines along with a spot in the liver. The Larazapam (aka Adivan) also helps with sleep. Any suggestions with getting off the Larazapam which is highly addicting? I have a protocal from my dr to reduce my 1 mg to .075, but I'm scared. I realize however that I have a very hypersensitive body and I'm going to need to make a move soon. Staying this way is the height of insanity. Any responses appreciated. Debbie

Replied by Wayout (Modesto, Ca/ Usa) on 10/19/2012

Dear Debbie, Please see my earlier post on leg pain. I am so sorry you are hurting. There are some wonderful books out there on how to detox off medications. Look it up! And the guafenisen protocol is really helpful with fibromyalgia. I always say to do lots of Vit C, because the body loses so much of it when taking drugs of any kind. It's worth it to be free, honey. --T.

Replied by Timh (Louisville, Ky) on 10/20/2012

Debbie: begin w/ reading the E.C. topics on "Detoxification" which should include post on (start w/ these two remedies) Gallbladder Flush, and Colon Cleanse. Next do a Parasite Cleanse, then Pathogen killing. Many more very helpful remedies for total body detox already posted if you can commit to reading them. If you are intent on getting your health back it's going to take commitment and discipline along w/ fellow warriors here to help.

Replied by Lisa (Thousand Oaks, Ca, Usa) on 10/20/2012

Hi Debbie, You can restore your health with discipline and commitment as Timh said. I just helped a friend of mine get off her medication she'd been on for 5 years. It took time to convince her it could be done and also she had to get to the point that she was ready to make the change. The first step was going to see my acupuncturist who helped her first with her stomach as he said that was the base of the issue. She continues to go to him because she has seen so much benefit.

Next, it was learning about nutrition and eating whole, real food. Then, with the help of another friend and myself, we gave her simple, nutritious meals to make and she started out by cooking for her family 3x per week. She is now enjoying preparing the food and feels such satisfaction watching her kids and husband enjoy what she has created. I then asked her to talk to her Dr. about slowly reducing her medication to be completely off. Thankfully, her Dr. was cooperative and supportive and today she has been completely off for 5 months now. This past weekend she went to WF and bought superfoods she had heard me talk about and has been using them all week. She is ecstatic with how she feels. I see such a difference in her and am so proud of her.

Start little by little and don't overwhelm yourself. There is lots of support here on EC if you don't have it in your personal life although, if you have any friends that are nutritionally aware, perhaps they could help you. Remember, medication does not heal, it only masks the problem. You have to find the root of the symptoms. You are very acidic and toxic so begin by working on what you eat and then begin to detoxify. I wish you the very best and know you can do it! It will be well worth it... Lisa

Replied by Debbie (West Bend, Wi, USA) on 10/21/2012

I thank all three of you for the reply, Wayout, can you tell me under what category and date your leg post is? I'd like to take a read.

TimH, I will do some reading but I'm afraid that my body is too sensitive to do cleanses. I'm really in a mess with all these pharmaceuticals that I can't seem to handle either. I could not even handle magnesium for constipation... Taking antibiotics for that long has done my digestive system in. I appreciate the support that you are giving me and I'm praying for the discipline I need to restore my health.

Lisa -- can you give me an example of simple meals... I'm not a good cook at all, nor do I have any appitite during the day. (the larazapam calms the stomach and I take that at night) I went down on my larazapam last night... Did not sleep well, and I'm very afraid that the nausea and lack of swallowing will come back because I am tapering down. I thought about getting accupuncture, but I don't know if my body will even handle that. I wish I didn't have such a fear of everything....

thank you all for your support.

Replied by Lisa (Thousand Oaks, Ca, Usa) on 10/22/2012

Hi Debbie, It must be difficult when you feel so fearful about so much. I can assure you that acupuncture, providing you find a good Traditional Chinese Medicine Dr. is extremely effective. I know it seems scary and my own kids have gone very scared but, I sat with them and helped them to understand the process and they were fine and willing to go back.

As for simple recipes, I am going to give you a link of dishes that are simple and from the Body Ecology Diet which supports getting rid of candida and restoring the body's balance and health. We have made several of these recipes.

http://bodyecology.com/recipes/recipes.php

I don't know if you're a vegetarian or not but my advice to everyone is "Eat close to the earth. " Wishing you the very best. Lisa

Replied by Timh (Louisville, Ky, Usa) on 10/22/2012

Debbie: OK, let's start w/ something simple that will provide immediate relief. Your Liver and digestive system in particular need some support. Common herbs that will greatly strengthen your liver are Milk Thistle Seed, Dandelion Root, Burdock Root, Yellow Dock Root, Turmeric. Many manufacturers will combine these herbs into one convenient cap; look for "Milk Thistle Complex". To bring immediate detox and healing, supplement the natural sulfur product Methysulfonylmethane or MSM. In addition to the healing and detox power of the sulfur, you also get a major oxygen boost (which will give energy). Take 2-8 grms per day.

Replied by Wayseeker (Modest, Ca/ Usa) on 10/22/2012

Hi Debbie: Here is the link you requested, only I don't know how to do a link!!! (heh.)

RE: PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY CAUSING COLD LEGS/ FEET

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