Re: Where's Cherie?

[Guest guest]

Cherie,

I am sorry to hear that you in such pain still. You can do the

coffee enema more often if you need to. Are you able to juice?

Have you looked into Dr. Weil's anti-inflammation diet? I wanted to

type it up for myself, but I will certainly post it to the group

when I do. I found his book very inspiring. He is such a calm

writer...he exudes a sense of peace and tranquility in his

writings. He is very much a voice of reason and so trustworthy.

Even though the book is called " Healthy Aging " , a title that

probably won't interest younger readers, it is really filled with

alot of good information that I presume would apply to anyone. And

I think he is right on about inflammation being a problem, and so

his suggestions fit right into our healing needs.

You're right that calming down this inflammation is a huge

challenge, and I certainly understand your desire to have it end.

Cherie, if you feel that taking the prednisone is your only choice,

I would certainly understand that. I think you have a good idea of

how toxic it is, and know that short term use is best. I would just

hate to see you suffer again when you come off it. Hopefully in the

meantime you can be doing those things that will bring about

healing.

There are so many women here in so much pain. I am really amazed at

how many of you are suffering this way. But I know based on the

experience of other women ( comes to mind) that you CAN get

off the pain meds and you CAN get your life back. had to

taper off the pain meds slowly, and so I think it is necessary to be

prepared for dealing with it over a period of time as your body

learns to become pain free without drugs. The drugs seem only to

prolong pain in the long term, but do provide that short term relief

that can be so needed.

Have you tried any other pain meds besides the prednisone?

I'll pray for you Cherie.

Patty

--- In , " Cherie " <cheriesut@y...>

wrote:

>

> Hi Sis

> I'm sorry I haven't been on the site in a few days - taking all my

> strength to do my motherly duties. I e-mailed you and filled you

in, I

> hope you got it.

>

> Just to update for those of you who have been helping me through

this -

> I don't have any good news yet. I am still in terrible pain - I

did

> try the organic coffee enema, but just minimal, very temporary

> results. I am working on my paperwork for Dr. Leu, and hope to

get it

> to him tomorrow. My appointment is the 8th, but I worry about

waiting

> that much time and then waiting for any testing to be performed.

I

> honestly feel I have reached my level of tolerance and can't

imagine

> this continuing for that much longer. I have been so inflammed

for

> such a long period of time, that I worry what it is doing to my

bones.

>

> I am catching up on so many new posts to find out how everyone

else

> is.

> Cherie

[Guest guest]

Hi Patty

I do juice twice a day - organic - though my juicer isn't an

expensive one. I have been juicing twice a day since explant in

October. I did the coffee enema a few times - thurs, fri and sat.

I have looked into Dr. Weil's anti-inflammation diet, but haven't

bought the book. I have eliminated soooo much from my diet. For

four days last week I only ate fruit, vegies, raw nuts and water. I

couldn't last too long though, I'm too hungry for what I consider

real food. I stopped the pain meds and allergy meds I think two

weeks ago, and just broke down Sunday night and took one pain med

again. I have had to take allergy meds a few times, because it is

just too painful to sneeze and cough. If I am going to meet with

Dr. Leu this Thursday, I can hold out a little longer on not taking

any prednisone. I have only taken it a few times before - maybe

four ten day tapers in the last four years. The last one was in

June.

Thanks Patty for your concern. I can't stand complaining all the

time - my poor husband. But he loves me, despite it all, and that's

such a blessing. I also broke down when there were just a few women

left in my Bible study this morning and told them about my implants,

explant, and my pain. They were wonderful and prayed for me. I

think I surprise people when I tell my story, and even though I feel

bad for crying to them, they actually are glad that I confided in

them, and genuinely want to help. It's hard to stay strong when the

pain is relentless and it just wears you down both physically and

emotionally. Thanks, as always!!

Cherie

> >

> > Hi Sis

> > I'm sorry I haven't been on the site in a few days - taking all

my

> > strength to do my motherly duties. I e-mailed you and filled

you

> in, I

> > hope you got it.

> >

> > Just to update for those of you who have been helping me through

> this -

> > I don't have any good news yet. I am still in terrible pain - I

> did

> > try the organic coffee enema, but just minimal, very temporary

> > results. I am working on my paperwork for Dr. Leu, and hope to

> get it

> > to him tomorrow. My appointment is the 8th, but I worry about

> waiting

> > that much time and then waiting for any testing to be

performed.

> I

> > honestly feel I have reached my level of tolerance and can't

> imagine

> > this continuing for that much longer. I have been so inflammed

> for

> > such a long period of time, that I worry what it is doing to my

> bones.

> >

> > I am catching up on so many new posts to find out how everyone

> else

> > is.

> > Cherie

>