I was emailing with another patient the other day telling her of my progress and she suggested I post about it . I remember when I first started treatment I would spend hours reading and re-reading the success story testimonial emails to convince myself that there was hope I would be healed and they made me feel so much better so I figure I'd check in again and do a little post about where I'm at.

Hi all!

I have had athlete's foot, on and off, for almost three years (started around time i got IC). Recently it disappeared for a while, but now it is really really bad. Even cutting into skin. Dr. B said last week during the consult that often skin issues can get worse as the bladder / gut get better. Things are coming out. Do any of you find that, that you've had athlete's foot / other skin issues increase as treatment progressed? Anyone who no longer has athlete's foot?

ThanksxxC

After 17 months I have been ok'd for list 3.  Wondering if the starches in list 3 replace the grain serving for a meal??

Also - what do you combine the fruit with when eating?

Not sure about this new email situation.  Are Lynn and Raquel answering our concerns now?  Are they running it by Doctor Brizman.  I did send an email - it was on the fence of being urgent - I did nott get a reply so I guess we will all be together on a run through of this new system.  I am sure it will work out.

Thanks to all on this journey!!

Breis

I went to the internist and he is testing me for lupus. he thinks this is a plausiable explanation for the swollen knee joints. Trying to digest this all. I am hoping that it is just IC moving into another place but it has been stubborn and Dr. B is surprised that it isnt somewhat better by now. Lupus is a bad disease. They treat it with steroids. Hoping that is not what has been causiing the edema in the knee joints for the last 7 months. FOrtunately, I do nto have any other symptoms but I am so tired of worrying about health. Just want to be healthy!

So my throat started feeling sore a couple days ago and my tonsils are pretty swollen and I noticed tonight there are these gross white patches on them. I also have swollen neck glands. The soreness seems to be getting worse, I was hoping it would pass but doesn't look that way. I emailed Dr B tonight but won't hear from her I'm sure until Monday. Why do my crisis's always happen on the weekends?! Anyways I'm kind of freaking out, is strep something that is a pain to get rid of with herbs? Anyone know what we are allowed to do for sore throats?

Last night I started having those twinge feelings down there.  My biggest fear a UTI.  Took one of those pee strip test since the twinge feelings were getting worse and I was getting chilled.  Dr. B emailed me some herbs I need to get, but it's too late!  Had to start an antiobiotic:(. I'm sure this is a huge set back in treatment:(. Can anyone tell me if UTI's are common because of die off?  also I need some clarification on the herbs I need to have on hand for next time.  One of Dr. b's posts was a pharmacy list, but I can't seem to find it...would really appreciate any help.

So Dr. B added in Cod liver oil on Monday & I have had a severe debilitating migraine for 4 days now. She took everything out yesterday & only kept in RP & Mega. I am assuming this is die off ??????? Has anyone had issues with headaches. I cant get out of bed. It feels like someone has my head in a device & keeps squeezing. If anyone has any advice I would be so appreciative. On a positive note my bladder feels pretty good...Sooo confused!!!

Amy

I have been using Bomasense lotion and I like it.  But sometimes I run out and it takes a while to get some shipped to me.  Plus I like to order it when I need herbs too because of the shipping costs.  Does anyone know of an alternative lotion that Matia says is ok to use that I could use when I run out of the Bomasense lotion?

Hi Deir:

it's Bonnie. Would like to have permission to contact you off list. If that is ok, could you email me at bonnie@bonniezyates.com? You have no email contact on ICAMA.

thank you

Bonnie

bonnie

So I got some exciting news last week  and my reaction to it was honestly not of excitement but that I was scared!!!!

  Which made me realize I need to make some changes...I thought I would share to see if you all can relate...

I just got accepted into grad school for a social work  program I've been working at getting into for  years!!!