Since being unwell for the last week my left leg has been playing up, i can't put my weight on it. it hurts behind the lower calf and at the front below the knee. but mainly at the back. initially the whole leg was playing up and occaisionally the right legs wants a piece of the action too lol

The only thing i have eaten that is non conpliant is some organic lemon cordial as i have been so thirsty. i have now stopped that. I am doing nothing exerting and althoufgh i can't sleep much i rest my leg a lot. I am also strailing when going to the tiolet despite taking a supp for this.

any ideas?

HI PC,

Since traveling from California to NJ/NY I have had flu/cold symptoms that are finally starting to get better.  But I am eating at least twice a day.  Have you started eating much yet?  I think some grass fed beef will get you going in the toilet department.  Sorry but I think you need to eat some good food to recover.  But maybe you are?  Give us more info

Should get checked out for a blood clot.  Symptoms are swollen leg, pain and it may feel hot.

completely agree w/ mayflowers, don't wait long, doesn't sound good!

I wouldn't think a whole lot of it, but since you're already sick I'd definitely have it checked out.

please see a doctor.. if we are all wrong so be it.. a clot can cause you to lose a leg..

The only forgiving thing is that both legs are involved..

possibly a chiro to look at the lower back??

please don't wait..

one other thing I might do is drink soem Cherry juice to clean out the body..

I sent you a private message..

sounds for me like a distortion and inflammation of a ganglion
we, the explorers aren't that prone for b-clottings, I think especially NOT the O's .... but I'd go for boswellia serrata & MSM or glucosamine sulphat .... and as Goldieshatz wrote... please go and see an ND to help you out of this situation
btw if you experience some heat, take some kytta cream or ice.....ontop

Fever for an erisipela ? that is an infection I'd take antibiotics immediately, I had it in 2006, was treated fr phlebitis and 15 days later the right diagnosis erisipela an infection, please see a good doc  PC !

How's it going? Hope you sort out what the problem is?

I have let nature take it's course and rested my leg for about a week, the swelling is almost gone and the pain is almost all gone too.

I have been pretty well bed ridden for 10 days now. I have NOT felt like eating but feel okay, I have just drank water with a light meal every other day when i can face it.

My only remaining problem is going to the toilet, which is such a strain and pretty stressful. having to go every 1/2 hour and practically nothing happening.

I have increased the amount of water I'm drinking as that seems to help a bit and have doubled my genoma eq, I'm also going to try another remedy pygeum and saw palmetto, only because i have just run out of the others genoma eq.

My tonsillitis is still in the back ground as is a chest infection. but they are all under control.


all in all quite a little experiment in just letting the body mend itself.

If only i could get a new prostrate I'd be flying.

PC I amnot getting a bit of the idea that nature is doing it's job, 10 days in bed is real ill.. not eating but every other day is just not right..

not going to the bathroom is ILL..

There is nothing about your post that makes sesnse..   Go see a Doctor and stop being ridiculous..

you have other people depending on you what is in it for you to work this out your self?? what EGO is involved.. I am shocked that you are not seing the issues your body has to deal with..

Tonislitis can so easy become a heart murmer.. something you ought not wish for.

Stubborn is one thing but ridiculous is another .,. if you don't wan't to do he meds a doc  would say you need, or the prosate test for cancer,  so be it but at least KNOW what you are dealing with.

With all due respect Goldie I have had all those test.

I just think my body is having a clear out. And my health is improving so don't be worrying.

I have been giving my body a chance to rest and feel okay for it.

Plus I don't have your positive thoughts for doctors who have just managed to waste my time in the past. If I think they can help with something I'll call them.

I'm resting and eating when i want, It's not like i have been active and need a lot of food.

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so don't be worrying.

Of course we're going to worry - All of your symptoms added up make for a scary picture.

I feel the same way about doctors that you do (and have to admit I probably wouldn't go to one either) so I'm not going to push that, but it has been ten days so if things don't get better soon (or get worse ) please do something more.  If not for yourself, then for your daughter.

Much better day today. I upped my prostate herbs and that helped big time. so am hopeful of getting some sleep tonight.

Has a half a piece of toast and scrambled egg for breakfast (really enjoyed that).

small cup Broth soup for lunch and a portion of chips to dinner (I know avoid but hey)

I have also had more water (because i had been sweating more than i had realised).

Men.    and an Irishman on top of it.  That's where my dad got his stubborness from.  The Irish side.   You could have a bacterial infection. If it turns into sepsis you could die.  I hope your immune system is working.  You should probably be in the hospital.

ahem yup... remember it well he's an explorer .... so I guess also the confirmation of Dr. D' here is alo ok... all will depend locally!!! which is the attestations for us da AB's ...

would go, as described for anti-inflammatory issues... Euer Gnaden ......
ok..ok le roi c'est toi PC...

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ahem yup... remember it well he's an explorer .... so I guess also the confirmation of Dr. D' here is alo ok... all will depend locally!!! which is the attestations for us da AB's ...

Oh wow, I forgot he was an Explorer. That's bad.   Does PC know you're an ND?
Well you know what? my conscience is clear.  My B son isn't stupid he knows that when he feels really bad, it's time to see the doctor. My O son is pretty much an O. He'll wait..and wait...but he usually trusts my instincts and will go if I urge him.

Policychecker, your last post sounds like you are on the mend.  If the bathroom is still an issue perhaps add vitamin C and magnesium, especially magnesium which helps tons of things in the body.  

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Much better day today. I upped my prostate herbs and that helped big time. so am hopeful of getting some sleep tonight.

Has a half a piece of toast and scrambled egg for breakfast (really enjoyed that).

small cup Broth soup for lunch and a portion of chips to dinner (I know avoid but hey)

I have also had more water (because i had been sweating more than i had realised).

]I have also had more water (because i had been sweating more than i had realised).

That alone could be from being drained of all energy..Potassium deficiency.. eat bananas..

Please find someone who can tell what it is you had.. what tests did you do already.. look I am just asking..

cancer, is one?  a blood clot another , and do you or did you have temeperature at any time//// ?

I have had many issues with you.. and yes you are OK most of the time.. but please don't over look anything.. I want you here to discuss many things..  for a long time.. I rather err on the side of silly then take a chance .. a good Doc does not need to take to many tests.. he can tell from experience..

otherwise however become well and keep on staying in touch..

omG all those assumptions  of ....

go and see somebody able to help you out in your area... called ND or even a MD but better too look for a naturopath in ourer special case as being an explorer....

If anyone know a ND in Northern Ireland, please feel free to give me their details.

If I could find one i would see one without the slightest hesitation.

What i won't do is waste any more time and money on normal doctors who have pretty much ruined my health over the years.


Ans I'm not that stubborn by the way.

I'm watching my health if anything gets beyond bearing I'll make a phone call but i promise you all that i will get is antibiotics and other medication that will cause more problems even if they do temporarily help the current ones.


And as far as my immune system is concernred. note the following


I don't smoke, I don't drink alcohol, I don't eat any sweets now, I am 100 % NOTE 100 % compliant.

Now re prostate, i was diagnosed with BPH several years ago and took medication for it religiously for years, it made me ill and i was fit to do nothing. i started taking Genoma EQ and low and behold for years I was fine. if a little uncomfortable sometimes.

it is only since having this virus/ bug or whatever rthat it has got bad again. but I'm trying other things too.

My leg is something else again. one days or two it is fine and then it gets a little sore again. so I'm keeping an eye on that obviously.

As far as not eating much - well to be honest I don't know what the fuss is about. I have eaten pretty well like a king for 40  odds years so i don't think eating less for a few weeks while i haven't felt like eating to be a big deal. I have been taking vits and supps the whole time. lots of water and resting a great deal.


my body pretty well told me to not eat much and rest for what still isn't quiet 2 weeks.

I read all your advice on here and read all the links but must admit to being a little frustrated by some regarding normal doctors. up until recently the whole family has not been ill for like 2 years including me and we have taking no pills and no advice from doctors.

I should point out before someone goes off on one that My appetite has now returned and I'm eating as normal. if a little less still. and more complaint ly than i have ever eaten.

pc i think that there is a regular doctor who practices er4ybt in her practice.
I think that she is in sligo..don't know how far that is from you.
http://www.dadamo.com/ifhi/csv.....t_Name&order=abc

they also did a tv program about her on rte some time back.
glad to hear you're getting better

Thanks greenman, its a few hundred miles away, I'm in Belfast. But Thanks.

Actually I have been in contact with the lady before regarding Emily but never managed to arrange anything.

http://www.rte.ie/tv/theafternoonshow/2010/0301/prannierhatigan874.html
this shows her on the tv
best of luck g

Policy checker, I grew up in England and now live just outside Washington D.C. and enjoy easy access to various Integrative/Holistic health doctors which I have come to rely on over past years.  I recently found an MD who also does holistic and found that between her and going to a Acupuncturist from China who includes her Chinese remedies, food recommendations etc., has made a big difference. I know we still need traditional Doctors, they definitely have their place.  But I think if you have good intuition you know what will serve best.  And as long as you feel intuitively you are on the right track that is the most important thing.  We are all here for you.

Now that I have my prostate under some control i can concentrate on my lower leg.

It aches now more than anything else. less so if i raise it. it does NOT seem to do well with a chill when i opened a window to get some air it didn't like it much at all.

Look up deep vein thrombosis and other maladies that match your symptoms.  

Diagnosis for your leg may be as easy as an ultrasound.  Doctors have training and equipment not available to you.

Once you have a diagnosis, choose your own course of action.  If something is prescribed to you, it is your choice how to proceed.  

Okay, I have booked a Doctor (General Practitioner) to visit me and have a look at my leg and prostate today at 4.30 pm

In the mean time my urine seems to be acidic so i have am trying a spoonful of bicarb in a glass of water first thing.

this will be followed by grapefruit (as i understand it is alkaline forming)

I shall re access all this tonight after the doctor has her say.

My leg was much better first thing today, but as soon as i started sitting down at the computer it starts to ache and not just at the lower part too.

best of luck with the doctor today pc.
Try and get as many tests (bloods-urine etc) done as possible.
As another Irish male I understand   our love of doctor's visits

ok lets say the urine is off... well what do you think about that.. IT TELLS you what might be going on.. DON"t fool the doctor tests by counteracting on it.. It is a baramoter for your health!

eventually you could drink cherry juice as that will purefy the blood.. but first find out what is going on.. ESPECIALLY since you are compliant.. it takes MUCH to bring down a compliant person.. and then also -- what about passing on stuff to others.. and sore throats are not to be overlooked if they are strep, or pneumonia..  

why is the doc coming to your house.. here we would be dead by the time someone would suggest such a thing.. and we pay for our medical care.. and way much to..

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ok lets say the urine is off... well what do you think about that.. IT TELLS you what might be going on.. DON"t fool the doctor tests by counteracting on it.. It is a baramoter for your health! It doesn't take much to fool the doctors Goldie. I'm just trying to heal myself.-- what about passing on stuff to others.. and sore throats are not to be overlooked if they are strep, or pneumonia..  Goldie I don't understand what your trying to say?

why is the doc coming to your house.. here we would be dead by the time someone would suggest such a thing.. and we pay for our medical care.. and way much to.. - Having paid higher rate tax my whole life and never seen any benefit from it, I don't think it unreasonable for a doctor to visit me when i have issue with running to the toilet and limping. Really Goldie some times there is absolutely no pleasing you.

They get paid a lot of money, so what's the problem. no doctor in the uk that is a GP earns less that £100,000 and they only make a few house calls - I'm just one of them. one house call from a Doctor is 50 years seems fair to me!

I don't know one minute some are saying it's life threatening the next that i shouldn't have a doctor call. I know it's impossible to please everyone but Please try and me more positive or something :0

I'm just glad someone is going to see you.  I don't like doctors either so I feel for you, but I do think you should at least get a diagnosis.  I have a problem with doctors diagnosing incorrectly , but hopefully that's not the case for you today.  Anyway, hopefully after today you'll have a clearer path of how to proceed.

Other than your leg have you been feeling better and getting over the other symptoms?  It's been quite awhile; I hope you're all better soon!

Hey think that was a good move to call the doctor given you are still having pains.  Gosh I remember the days when doctors did house calls in England. Brings back memories.  We don't have that in the Washington DC area, not sure if it exists anywhere else in the U.S.  
Good luck with the Doctor today, hopefully he will have some idea of what is going on and if not will be able to recommend some tests to find out.

Hopefully he has a doppler with him and can do an ultrasound of your lower leg to rule out a blood clot, you might also have cellulitis which can be very uncomfortable...I hope you find something out. And you should refrain from being on it too much until you're sure there is NO clot to keep from mobilizing it. No massage, no heat etc. I hope you find out something soon and get all better. I agree with you about mainstream doctors. Sometimes we need the diagnostics though...wish you a speedy recovery!

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ok lets say the urine is off... well what do you think about that.. IT TELLS you what might be going on.. DON"t fool the doctor tests by counteracting on it.. It is a baramoter for your health! It doesn't take much to fool the doctors Goldie. exactly the point I made .. a doctor needs to see your urine in its 'bad' stat, not after you changed it for the better..    I'm just trying to heal myself.-- what about passing on stuff to others.. and sore throats are not to be overlooked if they are strep, or pneumonia..  

Goldie I don't understand what your trying to say?  SORE throats can be dangerous for your heart!  and cause damage for life...  you where not eating for days.. something is bothering your body.. you where/are ill .. and some stuff takes weeks to incubate and so when you are ill such a long time, you might influence the health of others around you..

--- NOT so much the leg part, there we are all afraid of Thrombosis.. a condition that could kill the tissue in your foot .. you know this to be possible.. THAT is why it's a good thing that you get some evaluation.. (not so much for you but so WE can stop to worry..    


why is the doc coming to your house.. this was badly phrased.. I should have said.. how come you are so lucky..  because ...  here we would be dead by the time someone would suggest such a thing.. and we pay for our medical care.. and way much to.. - Having paid higher rate tax my whole life and never seen any benefit from it, I don't think it unreasonable for a doctor to visit me when i have issue with running to the toilet and limping. Really Goldie some times there is absolutely no pleasing you. in fact it is the way to prevent outside contamination.. a good thing.. .

  

oh so you think I blamed you??

By this time .. You might really already know what is wrong.. and so all is better with you -then this afternoon..

MY mention about home visits..  That is the best thing could happen to you as moving around might actually be dangerous..

but in the US we would all 300 millions be dead before any doctor makes a home visit.. not even a plague would get them to go to someons home.. I was not against you getting good service ..but 'I' was expressing wonder that you have what I remember from 50 years ago at home -to be normal medical care - in most other countries.  

Here we have 1/3rd of the countries political public working on trying to distroy a Presidency so they can take all medical care away from everyone. Like they interpret it the devils work to get medical care for prevention and for womans health, for children and old people, when they need it most......  From that point of my writing yes, I am hard to please, I wish for healthcare for everyone...  I also want peace and fairness, and foods that make us well .. and the acceptance of alternative care..  

so what did the doc say? its late here so she must have been there already..

Anyway, pretty well wasted a day at the hospital after doctors visit. It's 11 pm just got home from hospital.

Leg - they are not sure, after taking blood test, something is wrong but need scan to be sure, can do that until Monday.  - but wanted to thin my blood anyway using mdedication - I declined, They looked at me as if i was daft - I said you don't even know what blood type  am and you want ot thin my blood, you are having a laugh!. tjhey kept on saying how dangerous it is, I said first of all you don't know that for sure and secondly if all you want is for me to reduce my blood a bit lemon juice can do that. I told them to look it up!

Prostate - urinary tract infection - given antibiotics as expected. Trimethoprim 200 mg 2 tabs a day for a week. Not taking them unless I have to so I would like recommendations for alternative to antibiotics that can clear urinary tract infection. count was 18 instead of 8 apparently. who knows

In the short term I have taken another glass of water with bicarb in it, as that helped this morning. and i shall be taking a lemon in water to reduce thin my blood 20%. should be enough lol

I sat and watched all the Animal Manure for 6 hours, hospitals are a great big money drin=ving machine. they are totally inefficient.

so I would like recommendations for alternative to antibiotics that can clear urinary tract infection.

They all thought my throat was fine.

If my leg was okay the wait in A&E for 6 hours will probably kill me. and i still have to go back for scans.

Sorry that you're having to go through all this!

My grandfather used to completely cure urinary tract infections just by drinking cranberry juice.  I'm not sure how much or how often, but you could probably find info online.  Goldenseal and Uvi ursi are also supposed to be good.

hanks brinyskysail that's what I'm looking for - I start reading about that sort of thing tomorrow oxo

Do you have any grapefruit seed extract?  It's so powerful that it's supposed to be good for just about everything (although there is some controversy about its safety).  I generally use it for cleaning,not consuming, but I checked it out in terms of UTI and found:

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The best remedy for a UTI is grapefruit seed extract (GSE). It can be found at any health food store. Three or four times a day, dissolve 10-15 drops of GSE into 1/3 cup water or orange juice. Drink it down quickly; it's bitter.

What about D-Mannose? My mother uses that as a preventive for repeated UTI's. Along with cranberry juice, and she hasn't had an infection since starting that.

The leg is concerning... Did they discuss the risks with you, if indeed it is a clot? And btw I completely agree with your attitude regarding doctor's and hospitals, and I'm an RN, so that's saying a lot. Oh and you were at a hospital where the doctor says something is wrong and wants to put you on a blood thinner AND they CAN'T do a scan until Monday? HUH? really? WOW that's amazing...I'm surprised they would let that wait until Monday. Thin that blood...cayenne pepper is supposed to be good for that isn't it? Others here probably know more than me...but seems I've heard that. And it's a diamond on my SWAMI...but I'm a Hunter not sure what is on yours. Anyway take care...

Hibiscus flower tea and pineapple juice are helpful for urinary tract infection.

Also, depending on your diagnosis:

http://www.dadamo.com/B2blogs/blogs/index.php/2011/02/22/deep-vein-thrombosis-in-type-o?blog=27

you're an O but explorer, so far begin with lower dosage of olive leaf extract
ca.250mg's 6xdaily and or add some boswellia serrata...800mg's 3-5xdaily.. put on top of the bladder some *Cajeput-essential oil* justamente some drops and do a gentle massage it works wonders repeat it for several times daily;  have an eye onto the antiinflammatory and or immunsystem sustain program in the encyclopedia ...
btw... I remarked that the intake of antibiotics didn't worked for me at all, better
to go for the phytos ....

They just said that there were signs of clotting in the blood sample - but when i pushed him for more info he said that if you have an infection this would show up anyway.

any way my legs seems better anyway again today .

I am able to control the bladder pain much better just by drinking more water. I have to buy some of those things mentioned earlier like olive leaf extract etc. but might take a while to get hold of.


so i think I'll continue drinking my lemon juice. try some cranberry juice and also some pineapple juice.

I did n't notice any recommendation to fro things like hydrogen peroxide drops in water for the UTI. shame as i have som eof that and i also have the MMS and pau D'Arco. I also have a load of lugols iodine shame none of those would help that.

Thanks again everyone and feel free to add anything - I read and check every suggestion.

Thanks for all that- busy reading day today and my birthday to top it all lol Half a century - who would have thought i would lasted this long  

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btw... I remarked that the intake of antibiotics didn't worked for me at all, better
to go for the phytos ....

What are Phytos ?

plants   medicinal plants ....

ooh wow, so far I won't send you my bill for recommendations.... happy burzelday to you... yalla

Pao D'Arco is a goody as well.. but please no MMS for you....this works similar as
allopathic meds.... first when I tried it... it was ok... low dosage but the taste was terrible... thought to slurp out a piscine next...while augmenting the dosage it turned absolutely negative and I felt terribly awful, ok you are an O but please take care.... even while becoming one year older ....

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Thanks for all that- busy reading day today and my birthday to top it all lol Half a century - who would have thought i would lasted this long  

Happy Birthday!

Whay do you mean by growing as old as half a century!! you are a spring chicken having to contend with life for a long time, I wish you a Happy Birthday and many more..

Ah.. so you are cancer in the sunsign?  determined, strong, will overcome all obstakles by finding the zest in life, live hardy, and never forget your place in the way things are.. and indeed smart to boot..  ..

Actually my 12 star sign would be Gemini. and I am arachnid if you follow the 13 signs.

Happy Birthday PC, glad to hear you are feeling better  

Oh so sorry..

so tell me.. do you keep notes to be able to prove that you where right later on.. or do you keep notes so you don't habe to clutter your brain  and can always find the info again?? like not bother to remember your phone number.  

what did the doctor reccomend you do?

did she tie all three issues into one lump diagnosis? or into three issues.. just asking.. hope you get better now.. so you can celebrate your BIRTHDAY!    

Have them check an erisipela infection also Pc, as I told before. A phlebitis can be  misdiagnosed for erisipela , and  antibiotics work a wonder for it ! Hope thrimetroprim is the right one for your leg also ! Stay well asap !

Hope fully see when i get a scan on Monday.

Goldie - the doctor wasn't interested in a link I'm afraid, although it was as simple as that i was very tired and run down. and an unusually large amount of sugar from a few sources. since stopped.

the immune system took a dive and any problems that were there were compromised. sore throat, sore leg, and a tired bladder.

I would still like some more alternatives to antibiotics to clear the Urinary track infection. things are better in that area but could be a lot better still.

I'm not taking any heavy duty cures until after i see the doctor on Monday, as i would like to have the Scan done and find out if i have a weakness in my leg that need attention.

re UTI my bicarb drink in the morning, my lemon juice drink a hour later, and grapefruit plus a 8 oz glass of water every time i go to the toilet. I have drank a litre of cranberry juice but just noticed it has an artificial sweetener so i'll get someone to get another make. i have also drank a lot of pineapple juice. although i would have thought that the pineapple was so sweet that it would feed the bacteria?

the pain is so much better but still there.

I am surprized that you would be so rund down.. I think I would not take that lightly.. you have been eating BTD and it should not have you be so run down.. can you think of something you did? like swimming or some kind of pickup of a bug?

I just think it was too much sugar Goldie -

By the way on reflection the pain is no where near as bad as it was. it more a dull ache and a bit of a distraction now.


I think next week i will do an "ultimate cleanse" for once and for all and see what the response is.

olive leaf.... ....essential oils.... aren't we that nicely stubborn...