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Hello Ladies!
I am a new here. I have registered myself yesterday. I live outside the States - in Europe, most closely in Hungary - Budapest. A couple of days ago a tried to contact dr Brizman, I sent her an e-mail. But, unfortunately I have not received any answer yet. Can someone answer about what went wrong on it? You stepped for the first time how to connect with Matia?
But first, let me introduce myself briefly. So, I am 34 years old mother with one nice child. I live in Hungary - Budapest. I work for the government, financial - tax on an area. I lived happily my young years, when, in the nightmare that began last summer. I had to urinate frequently, but a couple of drops turned out hardly. I went to see the doctor who examined me and the urine culture and he have not find any problem, there was not any bacterium in it. Then he state : overactive bladder , prescribed me Ditropan. It did not work at all :( I felt worse. I also began to feel pain. Then I looked for some alternative method: reflexology, homoeopathy, medicinal plants, eliminate diet etc. None of them worked. After I found Dr. Lovász who treat patients with IC. He examined me and made hidrodistension. He stated my IC. A few times I got hyaluronic acid together with lidocain into the bladder. Past few months, nothing has changed, my condition worsened. He prescribed me Atarax + zyrtec. But none of them worked at all... :(((( I feel terribly bad, I lost my weight, I can not sleep, work, etc. It is very bad to sit, because of burning. Clip of the urine. I always crying, my life is hopeless.
Ladies with IC! Please help me! What are the first steps toward healing? Is there any chance that I Matia treat me such a distance?
Dear Dr. Brizman! Please contact me. I look forward to it!
Everyone is welcome and wish you quick recovery!
Zsuzsanna from Budapest.
BUDAPEST
Hi Budapest. Dont worry anymore. Matia will help you. She has many patients from Europe that are fine now or on their way. I am the only patient from Costa Rica in central America. I found her when i was soooooo bad, you cant image. I have been with her 2.5 years and i feel better, i have a life now but still a away to go! When you sent her an email probably you had no answer because she responds only to people that are alredy under her care. She is great , you have no idea. What you have to do is contact her office in Los Angeles (310) 2313300. You will fill out a form and then you will have to go to Los Angeles at least once, otherwise she can treat you. Then you go back home and she will have appointments with you over the phone. Please if you can dont wait anymore. The sooner the better. Start the diet she has on this site. You will see that some day life will be better.
Love
Veronica
first appointment
Dear Veronica,
Thank you very much your quick comment. Is it necessary to go to Los Angeles? I am not sure to go there, because I have got job in Hungary and a little child and so on. I would like to avoid the going abroad if it's possible. Get better!
Love:
Zsuzsanna
Hi Budapest, Dr Brizman
Hi Zsuzsanna,
Dr Brizman cannot treat patients unless she saw them in person once. Dr Brizman's protocol involves following a strict diet and lifestyle regiment.
I encourage you to start diet list 1 as soon as possible.
Do you have access to organic or naturally produced vegetables and meats? Start using them as soon as possible. Do not consume any processed food and food including slightest amount of chemicals.
Changes in eating habits may help you a lot. They helped many ladies here, including me. You may feel relieve from some of the worst symptoms.
Feel free to contact me via email.
Hi Zsuzsanna, Matia has been
Hi Zsuzsanna,
Matia has been treating many patients overseas, the first meeting has to be in person but you can have phone appointments after that. I hope you can figure a way to come down here to see her, as she is truely special in her intentions to heal and has helped so many of us with our condition and hope. You are young and have a young kid, I can't emphasize enough what a blessing it is that you found this site amongs all the others packed with suffering and no hope. There is an evaluation form on her website BomaMed you can fill out and submit, then contact the office to set up an appointment. In the meantime, search the IC list 1 on this forum and start on it. Feel free to contact us if you need any help planning your trip to LA. Best of luck to you.
thank you
Thanks for all your helps! I am going to figure out how to travel LA as soon as possible. It won't be easy but I think it is necessary if I want to heal!
I'll go see Matia any time.
I'll go see Matia any time. Besides the fact that it was nice to meet and spend time with Matia, I really liked LA. I even volunteered to stay extra day after my flight home was cancelled.
There is something in the air in LA. :) My time there turned into a little vacation. As much as I was worried about leaving my kids, my husband managed just fine.
I traveled with and bought my own food. It is a concern for traveling IC-ers.
If you can make a trip, you will be in good hands.
I am also here to help if you
I am also here to help if you have any questions. My email is portia.menlove@gmail.com. I am from the states so it was not terribly hard for me to travel to see Matia, but I had to wait six months before I could . I can't imagine how frustrating it would be to live in another country trying to find the money and time to go see her. I will help any way I can. Ask as many questions as you like!!!
portia
I travelled from Europe
I know the thought of travelling to LA sounds ridiculus at first. I first came across this site in April 2009 but brushed off the idea of seeing Dr B because it was so far to go.
But a few months later I realised that many others from the UK were making the trip and they were so glad they did. I knew that if I wanted my life back then I had to go.
It can be done in 3 days really but I stayed a bit longer to get cheaper flights, and incorporated a weekend so it didn't interfere with work too much. Honestly it doesn't have to take much time.
Its the best decision I have ever made.
How easy is it to get
How easy is it to get supplements in other countries? I imagine that Hungary would not be a problem to find herbs. I am not sure about probiotics, but probably it is doable.
supplements
This is not so difficult, I can solve the problem.
HI Budapest
It is a year ago today that my IC started and it has been a very hard year. I too flew out from the UK as Carole did, in January to see Matia. The flight was not as bad in reality as I had feared, it was uncomfortable but bearable.
I stayed in a place that had it's own kitchen so was able to prepare my food and although in pain was able to enjoy a stroll along Santa Monika beach.
Although it is hard and expensive to get out to LA, meeting Matia in person I think really helps when you are talking to her on follow up appointments.
I do hope you manage to make it out to see her soon.
Budapest - First appt.
I thought the idea of flying to California at first was silly, but I made an appointment and booked a flight from Texas, for next month to see Dr. Matia. I know I have nothing to loose... Except some time and money, but my life is health is top priority. If you don't have health, then it's almost impossible to enjoy anything else. This will be a step in the right direction! Book a flight. Ask for help from others with responsibilites you have to leave behind for a few days. Your not alone on your journey to healing...
Hugs from Texas!
Can someone answer these
Zsuzsanna, please see my answers below with **. If you, ladies, have additional comments, please feel free to add. Thank you.
1. what about consuming spelled bread without yeast?
** It may be okay. I would check ingridients and follow diet list 1.**
2. can I have breaded meat? I mean first put in flour after egg, after breadcrumbs?
** may be okay with certain types of flour, but make sure there is no yeast. you can substitued bread crumbs for flour. **
3. can I have pork chop for example?
** I think pork is allowed on the diet **
4. which is the best? river fish or seawater fish?
** both are good in moderation. farm raised fish is not allowed **
5. I (and my family members) drink water for years from "water purification equipment" - aura reverse osmosis. What do you think? Is it worse than spring water?
** The diet recommends high quality spring water in a glass bottle. Some people drink water stored in plastic bottles. **
6.This diet seems to me like an "anti candida diet". Your problem was "yeast-related illness"?
** There are many causes and reasons for IC. A lot of people believe it is an yeast-related illness, at least partially. **
7.Do you think I am going to feel myself better if I follow LIST1 diet or I would have to consume herbal medicines too?
** You may feel better on diet list 1, but you may not be able to recover without supplements. **
thank you
Thanks for all your helps! I am going to figure out how to travel LA as soon as possible. It won't be easy but I think it is necessary if I want to heal!
new patient
Hear is a response to your questions1. what about consuming spelled bread without yeast? spelt without yeast is fine** It may be okay. I would check ingridients and follow diet list 1.** 2. can I have breaded meat? I mean first put in flour after egg, after breadcrumbs? Breaded meat with spelt or rice flour is fine3. can I have pork chop for example? with approved flour** I think pork is allowed on the diet **4. which is the best? river fish or seawater fish? fish that is not farmed is best. Ask Matia which fish is best for you.** both are good in moderation. farm raised fish is not allowed **5. I (and my family members) drink water for years from "water purification equipment" - aura reverse osmosis. What do you think? Is it worse than spring water? Only drink spring water from the list. ** The diet recommends high quality spring water in a glass bottle. Some people drink water stored in plastic bottles. **6.This diet seems to me like an "anti candida diet". Your problem was "yeast-related illness"? This diet is a combination between the anticandida diet and the IC diet, which reduces IC symptoms.** There are many causes and reasons for IC. A lot of people believe it is an yeast-related illness, at least partially. **7.Do you think I am going to feel myself better if I follow LIST1 diet or I would have to consume herbal medicines too? The herbal medicines and probiotics are necessary to significantly reduce IC symptoms for most people. ** You may feel better on diet list 1, but you may not be able to recover without supplements. **