Pain is finally gone

[Guest guest]

Dear all,

I've decided to leave this group because my post-surgery upper abdominal pain is

finally, finally gone. Here's my story:

When I had my gallbladder removed in July 2003, I had chronic upper abdominal

pain, malaise, headaches, shoulder aches, extreme burping, and dizziness. The

surgery revealed a badly inflammed gallbladder (no gallstones), full of sludge.

Unfortunately, after the surgery, I STILL had the same symptoms, although the

upper abdomen was somewhat more comfortable.

I had lots of tests, but my doctors could find nothing wrong. My MD and my

gastro decided I must have IBS but could offer me no help except for drugs which

did not help!

Early this year I tried a series of gallbladder/liver flushes (using the

traditional epsom salts, olive oil, etc.). The flushes did NOT make me feel

better, actually felt worse. This past May, after a particularly bad spell, I

got desparate. SOMETHING was wrong and I grew determined to find it. Because I

had used up my emergency savings, I withdrew thousands from my IRA. I travelled

out-of-town to new doctors and had a dozen or more new (expensive!) tests.

FINALLY I had a couple tests turn out positive. I was overjoyed to finally

identify an " enemy " . I tested postive to two co-infections of Lyme disease --

bartonella and ehrlichia, both bacterial infections. There's a good chance I

also have babesia, a parasite which commonly accompanies Lyme.

Since mid-July, I have been taking Artemisinin (component of herb Artemesia).

And since early August, I'm on a new, experimental protocol for Lyme disease

which involves taking mega doses of a good salt (like seasalt or Celtic salt)

and Vitamin C. I have made dramatic progress. My gut, especially, feels 90%

better, in just weeks. This, after YEARS of gut pain. I am extremely hopeful,

that, in time, I will be completely better.

I'm telling you my story in case my symptoms are similar to yours. If you have

had years of unexplained pain, find a doctor who specializes in Lyme disease and

be tested. Just know that there are no reliable tests; one can have Lyme

disease and still test negative. I don't want anyone to have to suffer for

years like I did. Since I'm leaving the group, if anyone wants to contact me

concerning this, please use my private email, susan_moskaly@....

Blessings to you all,