Not sure what time it is, but after cranking the heat in the house, turning on 2 heaters in my sleeping room and some dizying time infront of the laptop I believe I found the cause behind the pain. This info may prove useful to you at some point. I may also post it on my blog so my writhing in pain will not be for not, and the EarthClinic site, which has helped me heal a number of cunundrums I get myself into.
It may serve to note that I’m writing this on the can, on my blackberry, so the journey is certainly not over yet.
My belief is this, however it may change as I gather more information and decode the health matrix before me. Usually in situations like this I resort to reading the internet looking for patterns and consistency. First, I use the western medical system’s definition to diagnose my situation. Western medicine is great at this, however their remedies are almost always less than pleasing- as in this situation, the next step was to stick a scope down my throat to “look-see”. Seriously? and usually don’t report a cure to the problem. Usually I find one or two possible explanations and dig deeper to find case studies and complete descriptions. Its very mechanical, and is the foundation of the solution.
Second I go in search of “natural remedies” for my diagnosis and dig deep into that. In my search I have come to this conclusion thus far, which is likely to change with the more I read.
This case of what I first termed an “ulcer” is now what I believe to be a case of Giardia or some form of bacterial parasite (is a parasite a bacteria?). I remember people telling me about “beaver feever” when three of us went to the mountains to stock up on spring water. Normally my body is able to deal with pathogens, but not this time- and here’s why.
The water most likely had Giardia, and drinking lots of it (which I do), only added to the problem (4-5 liters a day for cleansing purposes). My body wanted to fast- probably to clear up the pathogens, however I have been eating more sugary snacks than usual, and the last meal I ate after a 3/4 day fast was pizza. Not the best idea. These parasites apparently thrive on “white flour”, which it certainly was.
The problem then is NOT the parasites (gardia) but rather my suppressed immune system due to the acidic foods. With proper diet, after extensive treatment of minerals, vitamin C, Apple Cider and baking soda, the problem should be manageable by my body, provided I switch to a different water source while I clean up the mountain water.
I will be getting a vitamin C IV on friday at the dentist and will see if I can arrange a glutathion IV and some minerals from my doctor friend. That should get things moving.
About 7pm that night…
I’ve been taking Baking Soda and Apple Cider Vinegar for relief and haven’t eaten a thing. 1/2 tbsp baking soda and 2tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar in 2 cups of water ( I drink it out of a measuring cup for convenience).
The results have been that the intense pain was initially subdued by just baking soda and water. I waited a number of hours till it was manageable and had a hot bath to activate the melatonin in my body and knock me out so I could sleep. Sleeping on the left side seemed the least painful, so I did that. Now am taking repetitive drinks of ACV (apple cider vinegar) and water to dilute it a little. Am going to do a 2tbsp straight shot soon and see how that goes.
My belief is that it is some form of pathogen combined with the Gluten pizza I ate. Gluten has always been trouble, and combined with another issue pushed it over the top. Seems like two problems at the same time- Possibly Giardia and Gluten irritation. I’m going to continue to take ACV and re-alkalize the body. Also have a friend bring over some IV’s of Vitamin C, Glutathion and Minerals, which should put my body into a positive state very quickly. Looking forward to that.
Still have irritation in the lower part of the intestines, around the navel and below, which has subside from it being the whole front of my body from the ribs down. So far so good.
