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Deborah - New York.....
My name is Deborah. Let me start off by saying that Matia is an angel. I
cannot stress enough how much better I feel since beginning my
treatments. About 14 months ago I was literally suicidal. I went from being
the happiest person alive to wanting to die literally overnight. The only
reason I am still around is because of Matia. Not only is she the kindest and
sweetest person with a tremendous heart, but she also has so much patience.
It's unbelievable!!! She also has the ability to give you your life back.
That is extremely powerful. Many doctors claim they can help you with drugs and
intrusive procedures, and ultimately end up hurting you even more. There is a
profound difference between someone that claims they can help you, and someone
that does help you!! Matia is that person!! Matia not only helps you, but she
is honest with you!! If she cannot correct something she will tell you flat
out. Although, I believe there is a cure for any disease. I believe there
isn't anything in the ground that God created that cannot cure any disease or
ailment.
I have learned so many lessons and received so much information while walking
this path. I use the term walking because this is not a path you can run
down. It is a slow healing process that teaches you many lessons, lessons that
you may have closed your eyes to in the past. Lessons you will treasure for the
rest of your life.
The most powerful tool in the world is information. Information enables
you to be happy, healthy, successful, and in control. The more you know the
more in control you will be. Matia gives you much of this information. I
cannot begin to tell you how much control I now have over my life. Before
getting IC I allowed everyone to control me. Which I feel is one of the reasons
I got IC in the first place. I went against my own instincts, and allowed other
people to make decisions for me.
I no longer allow this I to happen. I have learned to use the word NO.
I not only allowed them to control my health, but I also allowed them to control
my mind. I was very passive, and never ever fought back. I also had the
tendency to give up easily. I no longer do any of those things. If someone
hurts my feelings, I let them GO!! I do not feel the need for someone like that
in my life.
Now let me tell you my story with IC. I have been diagnosed with IC, a
devastating disease, which steals you of your health, happiness, and
unfortunately your life as you knew it. I have read about people that say they
would rather have cancer, or be paralyzed. I also felt this way a year ago when
I first felt my bladder pain, but I no longer have those feelings. I am
beginning to realize that this condition is reversible. It is not forever. It
is only temporary. As long as you have the patience it takes to heal, and get
through this very tough treatment. You can recover from anything as long as you
have the patience to get through the bad times. That's all this is, is a bad
time. Not a bad life, or eternity, just a bad time. It will come to an end.
Everything is reversible, when you find the right people to help you. Matia is
that right person! There is no one else that understands this disease like her,
PERIOD!!
The IC started brewing when I was eleven. I had developed a fever of 105. I
went into the hospital for five days, and was put on an IV of antibiotics.
Since that horrible day I have had to deal with all sorts of health problems. I
had mild bladder discomfort when I would get sick. I had minor fibromyalgia,
and I would have to get up 2 or 3 times a night to go to the bathroom. During
the day I was not uncomfortable, only at night. I would have to sleep curled up
in a ball. I never slept out, because any little thing would wake me up. This
is how I lived my childhood. Very uncomfortably. Then when I was 26 I got a
minor yeast infection. The only catch was that I never heard of yeast
infections. The doctor I went to did not know what was wrong with me, and so I
started to live off antibiotics not knowing what else to do. Anyway, years
later I realized all I had was a yeast infection. Oh well!! I am not sure how
long I took antibiotics for, but it was probably two years. I took Cipro, of
all the drugs to take. No doctor ever told me how dangerous this drug was.
Eventually a nun told me about a nutritionist. I went to him and he told me I
had the immune system of someone with AIDSs. He put me on a very strict diet.
He told me that I would have to eat this way the rest of my life!! Well needless
to say that brought on tremendous depression. I tried the diet for a while but
eventually depression gave in, and I started to eat junk food. Well that of
course made things worse. And I knew I had to find someone to help me. I began
to search for information on the internet. That is when by chance I found
Matia's website. Thank God!!
Matia told me in the sweetest voice, Deborah you are going to be healthier, and
happier than ever before. Of course, at the time it did not make me feel any
better because when you're in so much pain nothing anyone says helps. I began
treatment right away. When I first started treatment with Matia I was so angry
at myself for letting this happen to me. I could not believe how I did not
listen to myself. I am 35 years old and all I ever wanted was to have
children. Now I may not be able to, because I also have a prolapsed uterus.
Anyway, I started treatment a year and a half ago. Since then I have had many
ups and downs. I feel so much better than I did a year ago. I had severe
bladder pain, I think I had ulcers but I am not sure. I also had severe
fibromyalgia, and TMJ. I was extremely dehydrated, and had very dry skin. My
hair was falling out in clumps. I had very bad vision. I would see black
spots. My eyes were extremely dry and red. I also aged about 5 years or more.
My skin was very red. My skin became very sensitive, and raw. I had stomach
pain, and maybe ulcers. I had IBS and colitis. Bad breath, and aching joints.
My uterus dropped, and maybe my bladder. I had vulvodynia. And had been
extemely nauseous.
During the last year a lot of these symptoms have gone down. My fibromylgia is
almost gone. My skin is a little bit better as far as moisture goes. My hair
does not fall out anymore. My bladder pain has gone down. Sometimes I don't
feel my bladder at all. My stomach is so much better. It used to keep me up at
night, and now I hardly ever feel it. My colitis is getting better. I still
have a very long way to go before I am 100% better. I know that a year from now
I will be a very different person. I do not have to sit and wonder if I will be
better I just know that I will.
I will write an update when I am feeling even better. I want everyone to know
how I am progressing. I feel that once I am better I will be so much stronger
physically and spiritually. I know that I am better off for having IC because
it has taught me so much. I learned to be independent, and to listen to my own
voice. My instincts are my best friend. There are many people in the world who
are much worse off than myself. I pray for them, and am so grateful for my
second chance. I believe everything happens for a reason.
When I was so sick and looking for answers I went to numerous doctors (who by
the way could not help me), and there were times that dealing with the nurses or
secretaries was impossible. They would be inconsiderate, and have no
compassion, or just simply not give you the time of day. This is not the case
at Boma-Med. The staff is unbelievable. They are so sweet and kind. They have
an enormous amount of compassion, and tons of patience. They do not make you
feel like you are bothering them, or act like they don't have time for you. The
office manager's name is Raquel and Jane is Matia's right hand person. They are
both great!!! They do not blow you off, and are understanding with your
situation. These are the kind of people you want to deal with when you have
such a horrible disorder. When you're so sick you need compassion, and heart.
They have both!!!! God Bless Deborah!!
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