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Today was my six month anniversary and I was hoping to have a good day since I have been having many good days. Not sure what is going on, though. I went to Dr. B on Wed am and reported overall improvement but also mentioned that I was having some pressure at that moment. She put me on very dilute bif (1/8 cap diluted in 2 cups of water, taking one tsp of the fluid.) I tried that for 3 doses and got worse. So she switched me to cod, 1/4 tsp , I started that yesterday. Today I took 1/4 tsp in am and i/8 tsp in afternoon and no more since. I am having pressure and frequency and am dying to get the heating pad between my legs. Have people gotten worse re bladder symptoms once they have had a period of getting better or is this more likel a reaction to those substances? I can't believe such a small dose would cause so many problems. Any insight would be appreciated. Thank you.
Hi Bonnie, I'm sorry you've
Hi Bonnie,
I'm sorry you've hit a rough patch- you're not alone in going through a really tough spell after doing better! As I'm sure you've read in other posts, and Matia has probably told you, bifido can be a tough one at first. I think it's hard to say if you're just reacting to new substances or if you're having one of those "one step back" moments. Or both. Either way, you know your body is changing and healing, and what feel like regressions in treatment are often the body dealing with some intense stuff (to be really scientific about it). Hang in there, you'll get through it and will probably feel better than you did before once you're on the other side of this downturn- at least that's been my experience! I'm thinking of you and hope you find some relief today!
Claire
Bonnie, this may not help but
Bonnie, this may not help but I'm going through the same thing. I to had an appt. on Wednesday & have been feeling decent, although since I've started the herbs have been worse in general:( I was taking 1 Mega & 4 RP 3x a day. Matia added in 1 Siberian & I am in horrible pain...pelvic pressure, burning ,lower back, sciatica, tailbone pain. Just horrible. She wrote me last night & changed me to 1 Mega & 2 RP. She has changed my protocol literally 6 times in the last 2 months. Does this mean I'm not healing or this isn't working. I'm so discouraged as I'm sure you are! After taking the change the pain seems to be a little less. Write her and maybe she can help. The relief was almost immediate.
Hope you are feeling well soon. I wasnt able to celebrate my 12 year anniversary this July but I keep telling myself that this journey is only a small window compared to the long healthy life we have left to live:)))
Amy
Hello Bonnie! I wanted to say
Hello Bonnie! I wanted to say that I often see a change with the same small diluted dose of bifido and with the cod liver oil. It always amazes me that our bodies are that sensitive that it can react to even these small doses. You are not crazy, it could really just be the change in protocol! Sometimes after a few days it subsides and sometimes not, but after a few days I let Dr. B know if the change is not working for me. Hope this passes quickly and start feeling better again!
I am into my 14 month and I
I am into my 14 month and I cannot tolerate Bifido for long time. I started with not having any symptoms and was happy to report that I was rather unusual., but eventually it did make an impact to the point where it had to be taken out. Bifido is tough. I have not tried it for ~ 9 months, but Dr B said the sooner I get through Bifido, the sooner I'll heal. Hang in there or she'll change your protocol.
Oh yes! I know exactly how
Oh yes! I know exactly how you feel. I was feeling really good from months 8-10... Then I had a Dr. appt and Matia added the 3rd probiotic digesta-lac. Right away I got urinary frequency and a little burning. I have been on Digesta-lac for about a month and a half, and my die off has been increasing. Which means more symptoms. It takes a while for the body to get used to the probiotics. That's why Matia adds them in very slowly.
It is sad though to go from feeling good to feeling bad again. I have been telling my Husband that this week. I did so good for 2 months and now I'm going through a lot of die-off and symptoms again. But I know it will pass just like it did before. I just have to be patient and push through it.
But if you are at the point that you cannot handle it. You need to email Matia, she will adjust things to make you comfortable again. I usually give it a week to push through things if I can try to handle them. But if I am miserable, and cannot do anything, I email her.
Good Luck, I know you will feel better soon. ; )