Women, help with health, please. 
uchihaMadara
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I need your help on some health issues, for I know that there may be someone wiser with more insight into the problems of a deteriorating 19 year old, female.
Here is a rundown of symptoms:
1.Chest congestion feels like it is hard to breathe. Mild coughing occurs frequently, but severe bouts of coughing may strike.
2.Constant feeling of needing to eat like stomach is empty, even in the middle of sleep multiple times. Unless food is eaten, panic attack occurs.
3.Sinus headaches above the eyes centered on eyebrows and other times near the temples at least once a day. Sometimes, a headache occurs on top of the head, not anywhere else.
4.Hot flashes and sweating occur all the time. Hot flashes occur randomly, while sweating occurs during very mild workouts or sleeping under a blanket. Feeling hotter than others in the same room or weather is felt.
5.After eating, gas and bloating occur that causes excess belching and flatulence.
6.Previously diagnosed bacterial vaginosis or constant sweating is causing vaginal odor.
7.Nausea frequently occurs, feels like the flu that comes and goes.
8.Sores in the mouth sometimes occur, started after taking Antibiotics for a bladder infection.
In the past, periods were heavy with lots of blood and severe pain lasting for an average of 5 days, excluding pre-period and post-period symptoms. In addition, panic attacks would strike when going out anywhere, a form of agoraphobia. A nurse practitioner with her masters specializing in women’s health for over 30+ years prescribed Loestrin 24 Fe (1mg/20mcg) and Lexapro (10mg) for the issues. She explains that most of the problems are associated with a hormone imbalance that she observes regularly.
The Loestrin reduces the period blood and pain. The Lexapro reduces the anxiety when going outdoors, but there is still an uneasy feeling. My biggest concern is that these are expensive pharma drugs that only treat symptoms. I'm looking for natural alternatives to hopefully restore the health of someone close and so tortured daily.
Any help or advice is welcome and appreciated greatly.
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- Re: Women, help with health, please. LuellaMay
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For chest congestion and coughing, she should nebulize with colloidal silver and lobelia. She can get a complete kit that includes these three items at http://www.utopiasilver.com at a reasonable price. They also carry a product called Clear Lungs that will help relieve congestion. By using their coupon code LR001, she will receive these items at a 15% discount if they are not on sale. Besides nebulizing it, she may also want to take it internally. Colloidal silver will also help the sinus headaches and should clear up the vaginosis. It will also relieve the canker sores. Swish the colloidal silver over them and then swallow. Taking colloidal silver daily will prevent, not only future bladder infections, but all types of infections. Frankly, it works way better than any antibiotics on the market. Colloidal silver is "Nature's Antibiotic."
When did the panic attacks start? Can she pinpoint something that triggered them? Panic attacks are not only the result of a physically malnourished body, but very often they also have emotional roots. Many times, these need to be resolved. Does she have a therapist that she can talk to? Also, practicing relaxation exercises is also beneficial. Have her sit in a comfortable chair and start with her feet, tensing and relaxing, working all the way up her body. Have her do this several times a day. Meditation and EFT are also good tools when addressing anxiety. She should picture herself in a place where she was the happiest and bask in that feeling, or imagine that she is in a location that would make her relaxed and happy....... The beach, a forest, a room furnished just for her. She can find meditations on YouTube. The link for the emotional freedom technique (EFT) is http://www.emofree.com/ She will also find videos on YouTube on this subject.
What is her diet like? She should do away with sugar, processed foods, junk foods, fast foods, etc. Eat a mostly raw diet, comprising of 80% raw, 20% cooked. The cooked portion should consist of chicken, fresh water fish, and turkey. Turkey contains L-tryptothan and will help her relax. No vegetable oil or canola oil. Use only olive oil, flaxseed oil, and coconut oil. Keep in mind that those of us who suffer with anxiety and panic attacks are also hypoglycemic and this, in itself, can give us those panic symptoms. That is one reason why a proper diet is crucial. A proper diet should also correct the gas, bloating, and flatulence.
Do the hot flashes precipitate a panic attack? Or is it part of her anxiety symptoms? This, together with the feeling of nausea could very well be part of anxiety. Lexapro may me contributing to the hot flashes, as this is one of the side effects.
Was she made aware of the risks of taking Loestrin?
Loestrin Fe can cause birth defects. Do not use if you are pregnant. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant, or if you miss two menstrual periods in a row. If you have recently had a baby, wait at least 4 weeks before taking Loestrin Fe (6 weeks if you are breast-feeding). Do not use Loestrin Fe if you have:
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a history of a stroke, blood clot, or circulation problems;
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a hormone-related cancer such as breast or uterine cancer;
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abnormal vaginal bleeding;
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liver disease, liver cancer, or a history of jaundice caused by birth control pills.
Before using Loestrin Fe, tell your doctor if you have any of the following conditions.
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high blood pressure or a history of heart disease;
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high cholesterol, gallbladder disease, or diabetes;
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migraine headaches or a history of depression; or
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a history of breast cancer or an abnormal mammogram.
The hormones in Loestrin Fe can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Loestrin Fe may also slow breast milk production. Do not use if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Maybe you can guide her to the natural remedies that will help with cramps below:http://www.tbyil.com/Menstrual_Cramps.htm
For heavy bleeding, she may want to take a cayenne tincture. By the way, this is also good for anxiety. Heavy bleeding can be the cause of an emotional upset and anxiety can imbalance hormones. Dr. Christopher's Cayenne Tincture is an excellent product that may help to regulate the bleeding and blood clots, and may help alleviate those headaches.
http://www.herbsfirst.com/descriptionsformulas/cayennextact.html
SSRI inhibitors work by dulling the senses, shutting off the emotions so to speak, giving the impression that the anxiety and panic is relieved. These are in no way a healing tool, just a very poor bandaid. They come with their dangerous side effects. Please refer to the link below:
http://productliability.cprlaw.com/Lexapro-Lexapro-Overview--3-9338-217.html
However, this is not a drug that should be stopped cold turkey if she has been taking it for any length of time. It may very well be necessary for her to wean herself off the medication under the supervision of a medical practitioner.
Anxiety and panic can be dealt with effectively naturally and, as opposed to going the drug route, total healing is very, very possible. I know...... I used to be the anxiety/panic attack poster child.
Below are guidelines that will help:
l-Theanine
L-Tryptothan
Colloidal Gold - This is an excellent supplement. It literally preserves the health of the body, mind, and spirit. It helps stabilize any chemical imbalances in the brain and lifts depression. You can get this at http://www.utopiasilver.com. They have a first time buyer offer where you get one free bottle for every 8 oz bottle ordered, but you must call to receive this offer. After that, by using their coupon code LR001, you will receive a 15% discount if it is not on sale. Actually, this is good for all of their products. I take this supplement daily.
Plant Derived Trace Minerals - Trace minerals are crucial. Many times the cause of anxiety is due to a deficiency in these minerals. They also help to correct any chemical imbalances.
Hawthorne Berry Syrup - This will help with a racing heart and will calm panic attacks.
Iodine supplementation is crucial. Many times anxiety is due to a deficiency in iodine. I take SSKI and magnascent daily. The best source that I can refer you to is from Trapper at the Iodine Forum. That is where I get my iodine and they will guide you as to its use.
Bach's Flower Remedies will help you to relax. Go down the list for the remedies that will help in your particular situation.
Also, what helped me immensely was a product by the name of Mind Soothe carried by http://www.nativeremedies.com.
However, I will point out that I do not know if the herbs such as the Bachflower Remedies or the Mind Soothe would interact with the medication she is taking. She would most probably need to have the Lexapro completely out of her system. She should start with a proper diet first and may very well find that her symptoms will be alleviated by eating properly. No sugar! This is deadly. The other supplements mentioned above are crucial.
Bless your heart for helping this young girl. "Tortured" is the word that anyone that has gone through anxiety and panic can relate to.
My Best,
Luella
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- Re: Women, help with health, please. uchihaMadara
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This is a reply to # 1,496,729Wow, didn't expect an answer so soon, and a lengthy one at that. I'm going to recap a little, then extrapolate:
Nebulize with Colloidal Silver and lobelia
Meditation and EFT
Eat a mostly raw diet, comprising of 80% raw, 20% cooked
Use only olive oil, flaxseed oil, and coconut oil
For heavy bleeding, she may want to take a cayenne tincture
L-Theanine
L-Tryptophan
Colloidal Gold
Plant Derived Trace Minerals
Hawthorne Berry Syrup
Iodine
Bach's Flower Remedies
I do my best trying to educate others, but, as you know, change is not something that happens overnight. The whole lot of society is so manipulated into handing over control of their health to the health profession that doctors/physicians are seen as the preferred choice for ailments. It makes sense cause they went to college, learned how to manage disease, and cure a few problems perhaps every now and then. Surely, a physician is much more qualified than our personal shared experiences.
Here’s what I’ve weaned her into: Iodine, Trace Minerals, Selenium, and a liquid multivitamin. Unfortunately, the trace minerals are sea derived, not plant. Can you explain more on the topic of plant versus sea?
I’m starting slow as the other components I will be investigating and considering trying with her. Honestly, the diet is the hardest one to change, because of her unique disdain for many foods like bananas, melons, and many other reluctant to try foods. I’ve more than expressed how oil choices are important, especially coconut and olive. She is a very emotionally sensitive person as well; frankly, she’s one of the most emotional types I have ever known. Not in a good way either. I think the constant anxiety, pain, and fear have led her down a dark path that creates much conflict in her life. Her personality is very stubborn, difficult to get along with such a person.
I must thank you for such a lengthy and caring response. I hope that she will have the foresight to change by some miracle. It saddens me that she is in this condition.
One more thing though:
She says like she needs to eat when hungry or her body goes into panic mode. It's like this empty stomach feeling starts and has a small window before a panic attack starts. The hot flashes do not precipitate the panic attacks. When I think about it, when I am starving I will get a little shaky and my body will want some kind of food. I understand that it's a hypoglycemic response and that the body will enter fat burning mode. So her hunger is not really hunger at all, it's more of an empty feeling that asks to be satisfied, or a panic attack occurs.
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- Re: Women, help with health, please. LuellaMay
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Hi unchihaMadara,
Your recap is correct, but if she has lung congestion, also include the Clear Lungs. The combination of colloidal silver, lobelia, and Clear Lungs cannot be beat for congestion.
I understand that pointing someone to natural healing may not be an overnight process. Sometimes it takes a little time and they have to be won over. Yet, it looks like you are already making tremendous progress.
Many years ago I would have agreed that a physician, because of their education, is more qualified in curing illnesses than those of us searching for alternative cures, but no more. The medical profession solely relies on drugs that are harmful and actually compromise the immune system. They no longer emphasize a proper diet and a healthy lifestyle. With these ingredients, healing is rarely possible. They end up "treating" the condition and managing your health in such a way as to pave the way to future illness. For example, some drugs used pave the way to obesity, diabetes, heart disease, etc. Cancer screening mechanisms are actually the means by which future cancers are incurred. Unless I find myself severely injured or in a possibly life threatening situation, I will not enter a doctor's office, the very doctors that will discourage natural healing, many times telling patients that it is dangerous. I think this is a travesty. Healing is no longer about nature, it has been replaced with drugs, and drugs only mask the problem. They do not cure. My history encompasses a lot of chronic health conditions that the medical profession said would be lifelong and that I would need certain medications for the rest of my life. This was, in fact, not true. I am the healthiest I have ever been and with the help of certain Curezone members, first and foresmost Tony, no longer rely on any prescription medications whatsoever. Other members that have guided me in my quest for health are Trapper and Chris1. Although not having a degree, through their own personal quest for health and ongoing research, they have become proficient in what they do. For example, Trapper is personally responsible for my no longer having thyroid issues.
I would venture to say that minerals derived from the sea would be just as natural as plant derived trace minerals. What you want to avoid are man made vitamins, synthetic vitamins that contain petroleum.
Oh my....... Maybe you can explain to her how important a natural diet is for her healing. This is absolutely crucial. Maybe you can win her over by fixing plates for her or giving her recipes. However, in the end, she must take the responsibility to eat properly. Otherwise, despite the fact that she is taking some necessary supplements, healing will not be achieved. You can't truly heal while still pumping any type of poisons into your body, and today's foods are just that, poisons. The empty feeling that she feels is twofold. First, she is simply ingesting empty calories making her want for "more." Eating a proper diet will alleviate this feeling. Of course, she should never go hungry. She should always keep something healthy nearby to snack on, whatever she likes, maybe nuts? Secondly, that "empty" feeling is very common to depression, so that need to eat is also driven by the force to make oneself feel better, to be happy, and, of course, those harmful comfort foods give that temporary "ahhhhh" feeling, but it is only temporary. They are actually feeding her condition and harming her body. I would suggest that she find someone with whom she could share her feelings with who can guide her to self-fulfillment and true happiness. Guaranteed, that empty feeling will disappear, of course, together with the proper diet. Chances are, she is also hypoglycemic and, if for no other reason, this is why a proper diet is crucial. Hypoglycemia can actually be responsible for the panic attacks. Maybe you can explain this to her. It really is not that difficult to learn to enjoy natural foods. I used to be a junk food "junkie." Actually, I was raised this way. I would reach for some processed junk food or sugar snack way before choosing fruits and vegetables. When I learned how important diet was for my healing, like it or not, I had to purposely make a decision and use discipline in order to eat right. I found that in a short period of time I felt so much better and I actually enjoyed the foods I was eating. I no longer had those cravings. This will also help stop those panic attacks. As I said, she should always have something on hand to snack on, but it must be healthy. She may want to check out the Recipe Section at The Best Years in Life for some ideas.
uchihaMadara, I, too, hope that she has the foresight and fortitude to make these changes in her life. Healing is not an easy thing. You cannot pick and choose what you will do. It takes your all, it takes discipline, and it takes perseverance. It is a 24/7 job. But, from my very own experience, I will share with you that by making a decision that one will do whatever it takes to get well, and following the proper guidelines, it will not take long at all to notice improvement, giving one the joy and hope that total healing is possible, and it really is.
I hope this answers all your questions.
My very best,
Luella
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This is a reply to # 1,497,659The recipe's link made me hungry, seeing the pictures of food. *salivating*
I must concur about physicians, only go to them for conditions that cannot be cured otherwise. I'd definitely do if I, I don't know, was shot by a gun or some other severe injury or condition. Observing a majority of intensive care orders, most are for pain, antibiotic, antacid, or other patented medication. People laying in an intensive care bed is actually stressful, so doctors prescribe prilosec, nexium, or other antacid to prevent ulcers. You may remeber a time when surgeons advised the only way to fix a stomach ulcer is with surgery. When it was discovered that a simple antacid, patented or not, could cure stomach ulcers by allowing the low acid stomach to heal, surgeons fought hard to keep the surgeries coming as they were making fortunes cutting people open. Anyway, back to my point. I noticed some familiar lab tests ordered commonly by physicians, blood serum lipase and amylase. My initial thought was: "I wonder if they are actually measuring lipase and amylase levels to check for deficiency!" Coincidentally, they look for elevations in those enzymes checking for pancreatitis most of the time. There have been a few tests for B vitamins on occasion, but I haven't discussed the whys with the physicians yet.
I'm having the most difficult time explaining to her to take charge, because she is torn between what I am saying and what the doctor says. To me, it's simple. But in her mind, she is overcomplicating it by not taking charge of her health. I don't like being labeled an "enabler," but that's what I feel like I am being by presenting this radical change in lifestyle. I suppose daily repetition is the best medicine and lots of encouragement with evidence to backup my claims. But in her state of mind, she feels overwhelmed by the plethora of information.
The most difficult thing to do is help someone find that torch inside and help them figure out how to light their own flame. Perhaps it cannot be taught, except through self-realization or by example.Advertisement
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Bless your heart......... I know exactly what you are talking about. I have "been there, done that." I can see what you are going through watching her suffer with your desire to help her heal. I will tell you, anxiety can make your life a "walk through the depths of hell." In the end, one can only present the information, and if the person does not accept it, all we can do is be there for them and love them. Too often watching in sorrow.
Doctors are a huge hindrance when it comes to natural health. Through their "superiority" they convince a patient that is not familiar with natural health that it is "bogus," "snake oil," and outright dangerous, thus putting doubts in their minds and instilling fear. After all, we have been taught since childhood to trust our doctors. They know what's best. Well, through my own experience I will tell you that in the majority of cases, they do not know what's best. The sad part is that their knowledge comes from what they have learned in school and they simply have no clue.
Another factor is her age. She is very, very young and impressionable. And with her symptoms, she is most probably scared. Who else is influential in her life that may be advising her that the doctor is the only one that can help her? And this is so far from true. Look at the drugs that she is on now that are not giving her much relief and it's very possible that some of the symptoms that she is experiencing are due to side effects from those very drugs.
Now....... Her thyroid could be a huge part of the problem. It could be that once that is addressed and corrected, her symptoms will disappear, unless the anxiety is emotionally based. The thing is, the medications that the doctor will give her will not really help a heck of a lot. I took Synthroid for hypothyroidism for 20 years and I never truly got over the fatigue. There was always some sense of tiredness along with other symptoms. And I am sure that this had a lot to do with my anxiety disorder. Well, one thing led to another and I was introduced to Trapper at the iodine forum. Through his guidance I now supplement with Iodine and I am one of the lucky ones. I was able to get off my medication. The thyroid is very delicate and I don't know the ins-and-outs as he does, but in some cases, once on medication, you may not be able to do away with it. Even then, he and his partners at the Iodine forum can guide one as to what to do.
uchihaMadara, do the best you can to talk to her. Maybe give her some reading material or even suggest that she join Curezone. In the end, that's all you can do. Hopefully, she will heed your advice or maybe you are planting a seed for the future. I just hate to see healing postponed. It means years and years of suffering.
My very best to you,
Luella
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This is a reply to # 1,496,663I have been monitoring the symptoms and more have surfaced.
9. Internal body temperature fluctuates between 97 to 98 degrees F, even though she feels hot or flushed.
10. Extreme fatigue, not sleepiness, is affecting her more often.
11. Feeling like sick with a cold or flu accompanies the nausea, even though nobody is sick around her.
12. Depression is growing, causing emotional fluctuations.
13. Last blood pressure reading was ~140/~90, unusually hypertensive. Pulse sounded weaker per my gut instinct, but pressure reading was double checked.
I've asked her to continue supplementing with a liquid multivitamin, eat more raw fresh fruits and veggies, and keep me informed of any changes. I'm going to call a physician monday just in case.Advertisement
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"I have been monitoring the symptoms and more have surfaced.
9. Internal body temperature fluctuates between 97 to 98 degrees F, even though she feels hot or flushed.
10. Extreme fatigue, not sleepiness, is affecting her more often."
Okay, she's hypothyroid.......... Go to the iodine forum and get their advice. This is the very condition that Trapper is responsible in correcting in me. Is she also gaining weight?
The cold and flu/nausea symptoms could be due to many factors, including depression. By the way, nausea is another side effect of Lexapro.
The rise in blood pressure is very possibly due to her diet and if she is gaining weight that is also a factor. Again, diet is crucial. Keep in mind, a constant state of anxiety causes havoc with your heart, all types of irregular heart beats. Hawthorne Berry Syrup is very good for stabilizing the heart. Also, cayenne pepper tincture. Another thing, Lexapro causes fluxuations in blood pressure and also could be responsible for her depression becoming worse. Is she having any suicidal thoughts? Another side effect.
I am going to ask again if she has anyone to share her feelings with. I see a very unhappy young lady who needs help. I would seek a qualified therapist, preferably someone in the natural healing field. It could be that once emotional issues begin to be resolved that total healing will follow and she will have the incentive to do what it takes physically to get well.
My Best,
Luella
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This is a reply to # 1,497,676I recalled the word Diaphoresis, when a person sweats excessively and unpredictably, it is the best word to describe the hot sensations along with sweating she is experiencing.
My suspicions are also "hypothyroid" with supplementation recently started to correct the issue. She's only had a TSH test, but it does not really show by itself how the endocrine system is working. TSH was within reference levels, like 1.54. I've since advised her to take selenium, iodine, and a good liquid multivitamin with thyroid supporting elements(am I repeating myself?).
I'm planning on upping her Vitamin C with Sodium Ascorbate q 2 hours at least 2 grams. So every 2hrs x 5 times is around 10 grams a day, a goat makes more than that, right? This won't be sudden, but a weaned interval.
As I stated earlier, she feels like she needs to eat when she feels the emptiness in the stomach or she'll have a panic attack. Yes, she is gaining weight from constantly eating. Fruits and veggies pass right through every hour or two, so she hates eating food that passes right through or quickly makes her hungry again. She eats beans (protein stays in the stomach longer), salads, rice, and other assortment of foods.
There are no suicidal thoughts, but they are dark thoughts nonetheless. It is very difficult to be happy or neutral at least when you have constant problems, especially for someone as emotional as her.
The problem with sharing her feelings is that she's basically developed agrophobia of sorts on top of a fear of being in a closed space like a car, a van is fine. The fear stems from the past, her mom was a wild woman behind the wheel always cussing at other drivers, speeding, and scaring the sh1t out of a little girl. Unless we can find a therapist that may come to the house or is relatively close to the house, it is difficult to get any type of help. Where may I look for an experience natural healer?Advertisement
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Oh my........ Okay, she is agoraphobic and her condition is emotionally based. You don't have to answer here, but I just wonder what other type of emotional damage was incurred by her mom. How else did she scare the sh*t out of her?
This is one scared little girl. The base of her anxiety and panic is "fear" accompanied most probably with insecurity and low self-esteem. It is these things that must be resolved. From my experience with agoraphobia, let me share with you that the fear is overwhelming. It permeates your very being, seems to take over every cell in your body and, on its own is very difficult to control. Let me rephrase that. When you are in the actual throes of anxiety, without the proper guidance, it cannot be controlled. You are at its mercy.
A person with agoraphobia needs a support person to lean on. And yes, uchihaMadara, very dark thoughts accompany this condition. They seem to have a life of their own. Suicide, unless triggered by drugs given to one, is highly unlikely, as the primary fear of one who has panic attacks is death. When a panic attack occurs, the feeling is that it will end in death. And I will tell you that it is very real. Now, in my studies I learned that someone with anxiety/panic/agoraphobia, has the emotional dependency of an 8 year old. I am going to share with you that from my own experience, I will drop that age level down to the emotional dependency of a 3 year old. This young lady needs a lot of love. And frankly, this is one of the main ingredients that she will need in her healing, for her to feel love and happiness.
Finding a therapist worth their salt could be extremely difficult, but not impossible. One problem is that they learn by the book and to truly understand what a person is going through you must have had to experience it. There is just no other way. And emotional healing takes time, but it is very possible. A person with agoraphobia needs lots of love and understanding, and tons of patience.
Okay......... So the fear is "emptiness" that will trigger a panic attack and she associates this with food. This is emotionally based and once the emotional issue and/or fear is resolved, this will disappear. Her diet doesn't sound too bad, unless the other foods consist of sweets, cakes, pies, etc. These are extremely harmful. Beans are good and the rice should be brown rice. The meat portion should consist of chicken, turkey, and fresh water fish. No red meat. And you will probably have to work with her when it comes to diet because of her fear of that "emptiness." It looks like it may have to be a gradual process. Does she live with someone, or is she alone most of the time?
Also, it is very unusual and highly unlikely that a therapist will go to her house (although I have heard that they are out there, few and far between). Again, this is because they don't "understand." It seems to me that anyone in a counseling situation with someone who is agoraphobic would make this a critera, but this is my own two cents. Anyway, is there anyone who could bring her to her appointments? It sounds like this is going to be crucial in her healing. Of course, I would suggest someone in the holistic field. This way, they could also help her with the proper diet and supplements. I so wish I knew someone who I could refer.
I am going to give you a couple of links to get started and hopefully you can find one in her area? Do you live close to her?
http://heartspring.net/naturopathic_directory.html
By the way, I just did a google search on Diaphoresis and one of the causes is anxiety.
uchihaMadara, my heart goes out to this girl. Anxiety, especially when agoraphobia is involved, is a very serious condition. It basically ruins one's life. Yet, that life can be attained, and actually, a better life. Through love, understanding, and patience, she needs to see that she also needs to play an integral part in her healing. (And this is not easy) But if she knows that someone will be there to catch her if she falls, it will make it so much easier. And chances are that she won't fall. That's just one of the fears.
I so hope I have helped you to help her.
My Best,
Luella
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This is a reply to # 1,498,259I wonder if a parasite cleanse like humaworm, Clarkia or Paragone (found on the shelf at most health food stores) would help too. I know that adrenal fatigue and hypothyroid symptoms often go hand in hand. Anxiety and low blood Sugar are symptoms of adrenal fatigue. But then they're also symptoms of bromide toxicity which Iodine supplementation will help.
http://www.breastcancerchoices.org/bromidedetoxsymptomsandstrategies.html
Hypoglycemia is also a symptom of parasites. My little girl, when she was 9, experienced sudden-onset hypoglycemia. It was during Christmas break, so I thought it was just from all the sweet junk that one has around the holidays. We tried cleaning up her diet and adding more protein, but she was still becoming ravenous every 2-3 hours and getting the shakes. I did a little searching and found a post on curezone, from someone who had low blood Sugar symptoms from parasites. A light bulb went off in my head. We had just recently rescued 3 ferral kittens and kept one. My daughter would hold her from the minute she woke up and had to leave for school and when she came home until she fell asleep. Those kittens were, naturally, full of parasites. So we did a course of Pargone for Kids. Just like magic, the hypoglycemia went away and has not come back even today, she'll be 12 in November.
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This is a reply to # 1,496,663Hi UchihaMadara,
I'm not a doctor so I can't diagnose your friend's problems, but in comparing her symptoms to those I suffered for many years, it seems very much like a hormonal imbalance - oestrogen/progesterone imbalance (take the on-line hormone balance test for free at: http://www.johnleemd.com/store/resource_hormonetest.html
) combined with a adrenal exhaustion and therefore thyroid dysfunction.
I suffered with similar problems as you describe this young lady suffering (depression, hormonal problems - severe period pain so intense that I would collapse and needed pethedine injections each month to cope - from when I was 15 years of age. No medical drugs helped the source of my condition at all. I didn't have a pethidine deficiency - I had a hormone imbalance that severely interfered with my life. I needed hormones, not pethidine. I recommend this young lady try the only thing that worked for me. Natural bio-identical hormones and nutrition and exercise.
Lexapro is an SSRI anti-depressant. I would not take this drug - EVER. Lexapro causes suicidal and homicidal ideation (violent tendencies) and that is a FACT according to scientific research: http://www.justiceseekers.com/html/lexapro-suicide-case.htm.
Lexapro and all SSRIs are dangerous and they mess with the mind. Your friend's mind will never get better until it gets those things that the body is screaming out for – and it's not anti-depressants! It's Vitamin B3 according to Dr Andrew W Saul Ph D, Therapeutic Nutrition Specialist and Author, and his team at http://www.foodmatters.tv/
Take foods high in B vitamins along with the B3. If you register to receive the newsletter from FoodMatters, you become eligible to watch 2 free videos of your choice. You can watch the Depression video here http://www.foodmatters.tv/_webapp/Depression%20and%20Mental%20Illness
where the team of doctors discuss mental illness and Vit B3. I was very impressed and ended up getting the entire video.
Dr Andrew W Saul from http://www.foodmatters.tv/
says that people with Depression most always have a Vitamin B3 dependency (different from a deficiency) and when this vitamin is given in varying doses, the Depression disappears. You can watch the video here http://www.foodmatters.tv/
but you have to register (free) to watch the sample videos, one of which is on depression. The Food Matters video is an excellent film. I am taking Vit B complex and Vit B3 (naicin, naicinamide) every day with excellent results. Again, I recommend you and your friend see the depression video here: http://www.foodmatters.tv/_webapp/Depression%20and%20Mental%20Illness
Please follow up the information given by Dr Ann Blake Tracy (expert witness in court cases re SSRI drugs).
Videos: http://www.drugawareness.org/videos;
articles by Dr Tracy and other doctors ) at http://www.drugawareness.org./;
Articles:
http://www.rense.com/general77/lurk.htm;
http://www.angelsoflightandhealing.org/rl_depressants.htm;
http://www.healthtruthrevealed.com/full-page.php?page=article&&id=14034312305;
Dr Ann Blake Tracy states that recent testing reveals that depressed patients are usually intolerant to dairy products and that they have trouble with blood Sugar remaining balanced. Raw foods for 30 days even stabilises the fluctuating blood Sugar of diabetics http://www.youtube.com/user/JFHEALTHYandFit#p/u/30/y41BDg1bBo8
One similar problem that people with blood glucose/sugar problems is that the object to going onto an all raw food diet. This is evidenced also on the video http://www.youtube.com/user/JFHEALTHYandFit#p/u/30/y41BDg1bBo8
. I notice that your friend also objects to raw fruit and this can be expected to climax as the withdrawal from dairy and other processed foods cause symptoms, especially emotional ones. This is explained in the video. http://www.youtube.com/user/JFHEALTHYandFit#p/u/30/y41BDg1bBo8.
Doctors state that in dealing with any illness, nutrition should be increased along with exercise where possible.
Dr Ann Blake Tracy warns that trying to get off SSRIs is not safe if done 'cold turkey.' People must wean themselves off these drugs very slowly or they can experience suicidal/homicidal episodes. Eg the Columbine High School massacre, Andrea Yates etc Dr Tracy recommends using essential oils, among other things, to get off the SSRIs safely. In her book, "Paxil, Panacea or Pandora?" page 352-353 she advocates the use of certain essential oils because they have the ability to cross the blood-brain barrier. Dr Tracy states that tests with essential oils have been carried out by various scientists who found that: depression was treated successfully with: jasmine, sandalwood, orange blossom, verbena and lemon oils. For anxiety or hysteria ; bergamot, neroli, cypress, orange leaf, lime, rose, violet leaves and marjoram. Manic depression: bergamot; Chelation: combination under arms, under feet, over kidneys of lemon, juniper berry and cypress.
In an audio presentation, http://www.all4wellness.com/clarity.mp3,
Dr Tracy recommends Young Living Essential Oil blends called Brain Power, Clarity, Joy, Peace and Calming, and the oil Frankincense. The doctors states that tests reveal that these oils help the SSRI taker, to wean themselves off the drugs while supporting the correct function of the brain and its chemistry http://www.all4wellness.com/drtracy.php?d=745136;.
Thankfully for me, I refused to take SSRIs and so don't have the problem of having to wean myself off them. Dr Tracy says it can take up to 2 years to completely get off the drugs.
I have taken all diary and Sugar out of my diet and it took 6 weeks to notice a positive difference. What I have found in my own experience with hormonal imbalance is that the following products work for me:
*Progest E (bio-identical hormone to replace natural progesterone in the body) and
*Sclaressence (an essential oil blend produced by Young Living Essential Oils company which increases oestrogen levels if deficient).
The most noticeable difference though was when I included a product called
*Thyromin, also from Young Living. Thyromin supports the adrenals as well as the thyroid. Elaine Hollingsworth, author of Take Control of Your Health and Escape the Sickness Industry at http://www.doctorsaredangerous.org,
warns that you cannot treat the thyroid before the adrenal glands are supported or you make the thyroid condition worse. I use all three of the above products.
Also, you might like to investigate parasitic infections as parasites can play havoc with hormones. Lots of people on CureZone know a lot more than I do about parasites so you might want to read some of the posts in the parasite forum.
If you would like more information on oils or hormonal problem, please private message me. I'm not a doctor. I have just 'been through the mill' with hormone problems and have learned a little bit along the way.
Hope this helps you help this young lady. I feel compassion for you both. Hormonal imbalance is a really awful condition and it effects just about everything in your life.
XG
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