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Post by Karen on Sept 13, 2010 8:43:16 GMT -5
Oh, and if you find he's not experienced or comfortable treating endo, ask if he could suggest someone that is!
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Post by jaye on Aug 18, 2011 8:57:31 GMT -5
Thanks Karen for this thread!
I am using natural methods because, for me, there is no logic in treating symptoms, when there is an underlying problem that needs to be resolved. The way I'm seeing it, it's pretty clear that endo is a disease of civilization and my endo pain is an indicator of problems in my 1. diet, 2. lifestyle and/or 3. environment.
I'm seeing a naturopath who is a medical Dr. The process is refreshingly different than trad medical experiences I've had. My first appointment, we talked for 2 hours!
just my .02 -Jaye
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Post by JC on Aug 18, 2011 9:47:03 GMT -5
Jaye, I LOVE YOU! lol
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Post by jaye on Aug 18, 2011 13:47:02 GMT -5
Thanks Jenaya!
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Post by Karen on Aug 19, 2011 6:23:57 GMT -5
Ah, Jaye, great minds think alike! I, too, have a doctor, but she uses non-traditional methods and I swear, I'd have a hard time going anywhere else these days... It makes such a difference!
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Post by southerngirl on Sept 14, 2011 15:38:17 GMT -5
Can anyone recommend a naturopath in the Houston, TX area I am having a hard time locating one in my area. In addition for those that are using the alternative medicine method have you noticed any changes in your endo condition?
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Post by Karen on Sept 14, 2011 18:02:36 GMT -5
Check out the first few posts in this thread - there are some links to help you locate people in your area. An alternative practitioner can mean a lot of different things - from acupuncture to traditional Chinese herbs to just a regular old doctor with a completely different approach. Depending on what you're looking for may help you narrow things down. Have you done a basic Google search yet?
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Post by southerngirl on Sept 15, 2011 8:18:03 GMT -5
I've done google search, I'll continue to look. I just don't want to feel like a guinea pig but going to all these different doctors and trying various approaches and putting my body through a bunch of different things.
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Post by Karen on Sept 15, 2011 12:41:32 GMT -5
Word of mouth is a great way to find someone! And don't be afraid to ask at your first appointment about what to expect and see what they have in mind. Oh, and make sure they really know endo! If they don't, I'd say keep looking... It can be as simple as asking a question when you call for an appointment.
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Post by peppagrl on Sept 17, 2011 14:02:23 GMT -5
Hi Karen - What are you thoughts on yoga? My aunt (is a yoga/pilates intstructor) and she recommended kundalini yoga. I love it! The place where I go says it's awesome for releasing blockage from the pelvis. It's mostly meditation, breathing (pranyamas), and positions. I wish I can do some yoga moves, but I want to take it easy while I'm currently healing from the surgery I had last week.
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Post by Karen on Sept 17, 2011 15:37:52 GMT -5
Yoga's on my list of things to try, but I haven't yet. I know we have some other members out there that swear by it for lots of different things, though. I think endo has a lot of different facets - physical, hormonal, autoimmune, etc. and I think yoga would likely help with the physical part of it.
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Post by samiam on Dec 2, 2011 20:11:28 GMT -5
I was wondering if anyone has ever tried Chinese Bitters and Coptis for the endo? I have tried it before, right after my last laparoscopy and I've been able to go almost 4 years without surgery, having been diagnosed with stage 4 endo at the time. Initially, the doctor put me on continuous BC, but not being able to tolerate it, I tried the herbs. (I have another surgery scheduled soon though). Four years is a pretty good stretch, as far as I can tell, for most. But, I got a cyst while I was on it, and got back on BC pills. I really attribute the formation of the cyst to not having stayed on the diet that was recommended as strictly as possible. I got my herbs from Sensible Health, a woman named Julia Chang from Canada. Here's the link. www.sensiblehealth.com/I'm sure someone here has tried these herbs, but I did a search and didn't find any info on the board, unless I missed it. And if so, I apologize for missing the post. But when I took these herbs last time, I was on BP pills at 28! Within 2 days, I was off my BP pills and within a couple of months, almost all of my endo pain was gone! No joke. Just normal twinges of cramps occasionally. Now granted, as I said, it was just after a lap, so I'm sure that made a difference. Ms. Chang claims that certain foods and even supplements have estrogenic properties that can drastically effect the endo. I know most all of you already know about the estrogenic properties in certain foods and packaging, but she listed some things on her website that really surprised me. When I strictly adhered to her diet and took the herbs, I was amazed at the difference. However, this was just my experience, and I certainly wouldn't want anyone to do anything without a ton of research and doctors advice first. Her website goes into all the potential risks, such as gallbladder problems, the herbs can cause. I would be interested to know though of any positive or negative experiences anyone has had while taking these herbs. I am seriously thinking of starting the diet again with the herbs after my next surgery, instead of continuous BC pills. Thanks in advance for any info.
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Post by jaye on Dec 3, 2011 12:14:39 GMT -5
Thanks for posting! Her article on endometriosis is really good! And it is so awesome hearing from health practitioners who have actually had endometriosis and beat it.
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Post by hollymarie on Apr 3, 2012 17:20:39 GMT -5
Yes! I'm currently trying the Coptis and Chinese Bitters, been on the plan about a week & am convinced it will do wonders. I love perusing the Sensible Health website, I return to it often, especially for the list of estrogenic foods & herbs to avoid. Learned there why I had a flare up after eating a bag of organic apples over several days...and confirmed why I can no longer eat Larabars - figs. So disappointing.
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Post by Karen on Aug 18, 2012 11:18:58 GMT -5
I was poking around on Dr. Mark Hyman's website and saw this quote:
Conventional medicine is the medicine of WHAT – what disease, what pill.
Functional medicine is the medicine of WHY — why is this symptom occurring now and in this way.. what’s at the root.
To me, that sums up why I get so frustrated with conventional medicine, and why I crave more answers than they are willing to give me.
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