Carine
Received October 28, 2009
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My name is Carine. I am calling from California. You can
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I have been sick for seven years with bouts of nausea, diarrhea, weight
loss, loose floating stools, flatulence, abdominal pain, anal itching,
headaches, and foggy head.
I went through seven doctors to find out what was wrong with me. I
spent a lot of time and money on finding out what is making me sick.
My symptoms got worse over time, and finally, last year, a stool test
revealed the parasite Blastocystis hominis.
I had a colonoscopy as well that ruled out any cancer. Since then
I went to an infectious disease specialist. I was given Flagyl
twice for seven days each. And lastly ten days of Nitazoxanide.
At first the symptoms were better. For the first time in years, I
had a normal well formed stool again. Then after three
weeks, the symptoms reappeared, with loose floating stools and mucous,
flatulence, pain especially in the right side of my abdomen.
I am due for another stool test which I already know will be positive
for I exhibit the same symptoms again.
I am desparate to find a cure for this disease for it has impacted my
life in a very negative way.
When I first had the symptoms, I was working, and had health insurance
coverage. The doctor recommended a colonoscopy.
Then I was sent to a proctologist. Finally to a surgeon who
removed an internal hermmorhoid. But the diarrhea, long
stringy stools, the anal itching and headaches......