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Lyn (Boulder, CO) on 07/23/2015
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Hello, I have had problems with ascites and I looked huge in the abdomen and felt heavy and miserable. For other reasons I began taking Diatomaceous Earth (DE) and it entirely has solved the abdominal problem. I don't know how it works but it has! I sincerely hope that it does the same for others.

I started with a small dose and worked up to three rounded tablespoons a day mixed with oatmeal or in water. I plan to increase this a little more based on my research. Best wishes.

Replied By Wendy (North Carolina) on 06/14/2016

I have ascites, and I have DE. I had no idea it would work for ascites! That's exciting! I have used it to kill slugs off my beans, worms out of my dogs, and I read it was good for people too.......but I did not know this! Thank you! I've been drinking birch tea for ascites and many other benefits, I crave it! You'd often see me out in the woods clipping of the new birch branches to make a gallon of tea. It does make me pee a lot,,,, but it does keep me hydrated, plus it's a good blood purifier.

Replied By Taryn (Wisconsin) on 07/06/2016

Does diatomaceous earth also work for ascites dogs?

Replied By Michele (Texas) on 06/22/2024
Although this is an answer years after you posted the question ... Our Aussie became very bloated looking and began losing his hair along his back. It was discovered that he had non-tomorus adrenal Cushing's Disease which was treated for years with homemade diet, prescribed Traditional Chinese Medicine ingredients and eventually had to go on a Rx medication.

Replied By Gerry (Marshall) on 07/06/2016

Sure seems like it would be worth a try to use DE for your dog. It would take care of parasites, too.

Replied By Sandra (Fraser Hot Springs, Ca.) on 01/09/2017

All I have to do is mix it in my oatmeal. Do I do it daily for how long. Thank you so much. God bless you sandra

Replied By Monica (Ut) on 01/16/2017

About how much water were you retaining? Mine currently equals 3-8" difference in my waist for water. Do you recall how long it took? Thank you for sharing. I recently started DE but very small amounts & not consistently. Going to increase & do daily.

Replied By Danie (Florida) on 01/06/2026

I would have to agree. I found that DE works as well. Within 3 days my stomach went down to half the size it was. I only just started taking it, so hopefully my stomach will be back to normal in 3 more days.

Replied By Henry (Oklahoma) on 01/12/2026
How much did you take to see the results in 3 days?

Replied By Cynthia (FL) on 06/14/2026
Hi Danie and thank you for sharing your story. I suffer from ascites too. Where did you get DE from?

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