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So I paid my dues and scheduled my first appt to see Matia on April 6th. For some reason I feel more scared than ever now that there's a set date. I have so many doubts and fears and am so afraid that it's not going to work. I am so afraid to be taking care of a newborn while going through treatment, I keep hearing that it gets worse at first. I can't bare for it to get any worse than it is now, how will I take care of my baby, follow a strict diet, and suffer more pain? Help! I hate when I'm in despair like this, it doesn't help that I woke up with sore throat/congestion/body aches. I feel terrible. I hope I don't have to take antibiotics :(
Lynsdey- it doesn't get worse
Lynsdey- it doesn't get worse at first for everyone. I am sure it isn't even a majority. For me- I did get worse but I was starting at a much lower level of discomfort than many on here from what I can glean.The herbs and everything stirred stuff up a bit.
Despair is the worst feeling. I've had my share. Right now you should feel confident that you are taking a huge step in the right direction.Why assume or fear it won't work? That feels really bad. Why not work on trying to assume it WILL work?
If there is one thing that has helped me mentally over this past year it is to try to let go of the things I cannot control- which includes the future and the past! I know it is such a cliche but really- One day at a time. Take the next right step.
Herre is what I can control- eating the healthy diet, keeping myself away from toxic stuff, enjoying the present moments, praying for assistance with my fear, asking for the help I need, taking my herbs. I try to let Dr B do her part and trust that she knows what she is doing. It helps that I already knew a lot about this type of healing and so i think it is THE way to heal.
Hang in there. ((hug))
Thanks Deir, I had a really
Thanks Deir, I had a really bad night lastnight. I started to flare in the evening after having two decent days in a row. I felt like I was being pushed back down again and the discomfort was really hard to deal with. Its strange to me how up and down this thing is, like the symptoms are always bouncing off one another and changes by the day/hour and even minute. I can't seem to narrow it down to foods. The only thing different that I ate last night after is was already starting to rear its ugly head was plain yogurt, I dont know if maybe that pushed it over the edge. But I've had plain greek yogurt before and didnt have a reaction like that which leads me to believe that my body is just doing its own thing regardless of what I'm eating. This is all very confusing!
Are you following the diet
Are you following the diet list 1 yet? I know yogurt is not on list 1 so that is what have made you flare.
Take a look at the diet: http://icama.org/iaic-diet
Hi Lindsay, Congratulations
Hi Lindsay, Congratulations on your decision to see Matia. I understand you might be scared at first, but once you see her and talk to her, trust me, her knowledge, sweetness and assurance will give you the confidence you need to go through the process. :) Everytime i am in her office, all my fears and pain seems less bothersome, i feel safe talking to her, knowing she cares and know she'll be there to help whatever new thing IC throws in front of me. The diet is hard at first, but having gone through the crazy ups and downs and pain, it's not that bad. The hardest thing for me was at first the carb and sugar cravings, but those diminish after a few months, then it's snacking choices. You mentioned greek yogurt, i think dairy is no no at first. It's allowed in list 2 and up. Also make sure it's organic, not just greek. The hardest symptoms for me were heartburn and constant flu like symptoms. I still don't know if they were die off instead? Matia thinks so. You won't need antibiotics, Matia can help you through any flu with herbs. You just need to rest and let them do the work, as they are slower than traditional medicine. If you still have anxiety about your appointment, think of it as the first day and first step to your new healthy life :)
Hi, It did not get worse
Hi,
It did not get worse for me. The first 3 months of treatment I did reeaaally good. It wasn't until the 4th month until I started experiencing die off. And for me the die off is not in my bladder. It is more flu like with headaches. I feel a lot better than I did before I started treatment. Die off is more mentally hard then anything.
I am happy that you got your appointment. Good luck, and keep us posted.
Thanks for your comments
Thanks for your comments everyone. Since I'm pregnant and won't really be able to start active treatment until after I deliver Matia said to go ahead and start on List 3 until I have the baby. And since I'm not technically her patient yet and haven't seen her I'm thinking she probably wouldn't give me any type of herbs for the sinus flu thing I've got going on. I just know my OB is going to want to put me on antibiotics, what choice do I really have here? Any advice would be great!
You have choices!
Your OB is not going to understand IC. Antibiotics are only going to make things worse for you. Have you been using a neti pot for your sinus infection? It will really help flush the infection out. I use Himalayan Net Wash. It has goldenseal and soothing herbs that help flush out the infection.
sinus infections
I've also read that a study was done on sinus infections - the end result seemed to be that most people got well with or without antibiotics.
I'm definitely going to stay
I'm definitely going to stay away from antibiotics thanks everyone. I'm doing sinus rinses twice a day and am going through a boat load of Kleenex! So far the junk is clear and not green so that's a good sign.. I think.