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Expert: Marie Peppes LPN, MA - 11/2/2009
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Hi Marie! My name is Russ and I was hoping you might be able to offer some advice. In 2002 I was under a lot of stress, on a 5 month course of antibiotics and then contracted Giardia from a river trip. After that my whole digestive system collapsed and ive been spending years (and a lot of money) trying to heal and reverse the damage but Im still not 100%. I had to eliminate a lot of foods from my diet, since I found out i might have celiac sprue and am also severely intolerant to dairy. My blood allergy test also showed several other sensitivities, even though i dont necessarily have an "allergic reaction" per say, eggs, soy, and dairy were the highest.
In any case, i have spent a small fortune on specialists (traditional and alternative) and supplements and am currently working with an integrative medical doc but still cant find the relief I want. My main problem now is that im on such a restricted diet and whenever i incorporate something i shouldnt it will cause constipation and bloat which makes me miserable. As a result of being so restricted i feel like im undernourished and have problems keeping on weight. All of my standard labs are normal and i was just on a 2 month regimen to treat c.difficile and candida overgrowth, which did not show up on my most recent stool test.
I feel like i must have numerous nutritional deficiencies and try to supplement as best as i can, but i have difficulty tolerating most supplements..they will eithe cause indigestion, headaches or constipation...its become so frustrating because the things that are supposed to help me actually cause more harm than good.
Right now im taking Symbion & Ther Biotic probiotics, Biogest enzymes, glutamine and magnesium (switch between oxypowder and natural calm) i am truly at my wits end and feel like i just cant have a normal life because im so restricted in so many ways. barely go out anymore and am severely depressed.
Anyway, i wanted to see if you might have some feedback on how i can get my health back and reverse some of these problems, if thats even possible. i would appreciate any suggestions you might have. thanks so much for your time
Regards,
Russ
Answer
Wow Russ, I feel so bad because I don't have much to offer you.
LOOKS like you are doing a great job with the supplements and your current doctor.
I can suggest just this one item.....
Silver Shield - taking a small amount per day / 1-2 teaspoons for at least 3 months.
It may clear out your gut and what parasites may still be lurking.
SEE here - or you can call around: Many health stores do sell Nature's Sunshine Products:
Silver Shield: this is very safe- Must be this brand....
http://www.theherbsplace.com/Silver_Shield_Aqua_Sol_Technology_Colloidal_Silver_...
I sure do love and Trust Nature's Sunshine
good luck!
sorry, wish I could help more!
Marie Peppers LPN MA
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