PT.. I too was taking the food grade DE for several weeks and had to stop. I never got over 1 tsp twice x day. It started as a very mild pain in my left side and worsened.. not horrible but it was there. I have mild diverticulosis, found when I had a colonoscopy a few years back. I have only had it flare up a few times but the pain is very similar to the pain I got with the DE, varying only by degree. The DE pain was very slight by comparison but it truly was a feeling of 'rawness'. I don't know how else to describe it. Diverticulosis is almost invariably found on the left side of the abdomen, about 4 - 6 inches horizontally over from the belly button. I am not saying this is your problem but.. it sounds eerily similar to my problems with DE. You may have undiagnosed diverticulosis that DE irritates possibly? I do believe in educating your self and listening to your body. If I were to use DE again, I would probably experiment and try eating with bread or something? Lola
On Fri, Oct 28, 2011 at 3:26 PM, PTFerrance <[email protected]> wrote: > Thank you, Brooks and Jaxi. I am not taking the swimming pool variety, I am > taking the veterinary variety which I figured was also good for people since > DE cannot be sold in Florida (I am told) for human consumption. > > The pain is not a doubling over pain (more like serious menstrual cramps but > only on the left side)... it is serious enough to make me stop taking the > DE. I have taken it and stopped taking it several times and each time this > is happening. It is a puzzle to me. > Thanks. > PT > > -----Original Message----- > From: Brooks Bradley [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Friday, October 28, 2011 3:04 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: CS>OT - DE > > Dear PT, > We have evaluated ....via many different > scenarios------different protocols > involving large animals and humans, throughout the immediately-past 25 > years...... > all without any compromising incidents. There is one caution I would > offer....if one > is not aware of the potential dangers....and that is to BE SURE to use > ONLY the amorphous > form of DE. This is VERY IMPORTANT, AS THE SWIMMING POOL TYPE has been > heated > to an elevated temperature, which causes a collapse of the random > crystal structure---resulting > in a very real threat to human health----especially if inhaled. The > amorphous form is that which is > normally distributed by agricultural and feed stores. > We HAVE experienced cases where subjects encountered > presentations somewhat similar to those you report. > In almost every case, a hydration condition was involved. DE is quite > hygroscopic. As a matter of general course, we found > that one tablespoon of DE requires a minimum of 6 ounces (better with > 8) of water (not juices or carbonated drinks).....in order > to provide an optimal alimentary environment. > Diatomaceous Earth can, under certain circumstances, > become a factor in unwanted agglomeration.......in > the presence multiple chemical mixtures. However, as a general > rule...it is quite benign and does not generate any > negative catalytic consequences.....and never any undesirable chemical > reactions. At least, that has been our experience. > Best Regards, Brooks. > > > > On Fri, Oct 28, 2011 at 12:23 PM, PTFerrance <[email protected]> wrote: >> Hi, >> >> Has anyone developed intestinal issues after using DE? I’m not even > taking >> the recommended dosage but after a few days I end up with intestinal > issues. >> >> Thanks. >> >> PT > > > -- > The Silver List is a moderated forum for discussing Colloidal Silver. > Rules and Instructions: http://www.silverlist.org > > Unsubscribe: > <mailto:[email protected]?subject=unsubscribe> > Archives: > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.html > > Off-Topic discussions: <mailto:[email protected]> > List Owner: Mike Devour <mailto:[email protected]> > > > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 2012.0.1834 / Virus Database: 2092/4580 - Release Date: 10/28/11 > > >
