It works great. I have read that some brands have a high percentage of aluminum in the mineral content and it tends to constipate me. Those are the two reasons I do not take it daily. I am hoping there is someone with more information about the aluminum aspect of it, who can assure beyond dispute that there is no risk there, because it really helps with the big ones. Not sure how effective it is with blood parasites, however, and that is an important aspect of the work we are doing.

yes there is a risk for scattering. I took DE for toxins and chemical sensitivities and thats how I found out I had a massive parasite infection. within 24 hours I was passing critters. this was Oct. 5th, my first dose. My body and stomach went to vibrating and buzzing like crazy and they started going everywhere, through my lungs, up into my sinuses....I had been very ill and getting worse by the day. I felt like I was literally slowly dying. I asked the Drs 'plural' many, because I had gone to Mexico so many times to visit my in laws, the drs just laughed and said no. thats when I read about the DE helping detox your system. and so I tried it and found out it was parasites and a few different types. Im in the fight of my life. the worst sinus infection I ever had and its trying to come back because they are in my head and sinuses . A nightmare........cant sleep for the slithering, jabbing and biting feeling. im throwing everything natural at them right now, raw garlic, raw pumpkinseeds, fresh ground cloves, papayaseedsand honey, raw carrots, the DE, peppermint tea, rotatingand changing things up. the raw shredded carrots on an empty stomach first thing cleans you out royally!!!! but the big ones still cling on, but I have gotten some clusters of different sizes out in batches. stuck them in the freezer after taking pictures and took them to my dr and the tests came back negative. the tests are useless!!!!!!! my dr is sending me to an infectious disease dr because of what she saw with her own eyes before she sent stuff to the lab. I still feel really ill and its a month + later and treating it everyday. im ready to go for the pharmaceuticals before I lose it completely! there are alot of other benefits to the DE but get the majority out first I would suggest. 

I was taking DE about 1/2 teaspoon twice a day cause i was already constipated.

Felt it helped me with the smaller ones but not the big ones (probably this dose is not enough)and also with toxins. No scattering for me then BUT yes kidney pain. Im not sure about the cause of that - my research showed:
- not enough water intake
- some said DE can affect kidney/possibly
- candida dye-off toxins /DE affect also candida and some bacteria (you should expect some dye-off like)

I would give it a try starting slow dose and increase step by step. I was taking it 1/2 teaspoon in a glass of water 100ml. some said to take it 10 days then take a break others dont have any problem take it continuously. I guess it depends on your body situation. Not a good idea if you are constipated.

Good luck

Unless you want nasty scattering (or what we can only call what feels like scattering of organisms in the body) and hence, a bigger problem than you already have, by all means, partake.

And, can you remind me if any of your labs found eosinophilia ?

Because if they didn't, you may be going down the wrong alley completely.

Especially if NONE of the drugs worked either,

I've also used to get constipated while using DE. Then I came up with the idea of mixing it with psyllium, makind psyllium-diatomite shake. That was it! Now lots of stuff is comming out, and I am more regular than ever