Hello PT,
I have also tried to take the Perma Guard food grade DE several different times
along with very good hydration with pure water ( my drink of choice always).
I was never able to get past about a tsp a day and eventually even1/4 tsp
caused abdominal distress. I had intense soreness and a raw cramping
sensation, mostly on the left each time and quite painful.
I was diagnosed with IBS many years ago and still have symptoms from various
foods sometimes, but had much greater symptoms of cramping and D with the DE
trials. This was a very disappointing happening to me because I had researched
DE so thoroughly before initiating taking the DE and was so ready to experience
benefits from taking DE..
My husband takes about a tbsp of DE daily in his protein shake with no problems
whatsoever.
When I have previously inquired about anyone having any difficulty taking DE or
building up the dose, there were no direct answers on that forum and a response
from the moderator that there would not be a problem from the DE itself. My
hypersensitive system does react negatively and I now choose to not take DE
internally anymore because of these past episodes.
We bought a 50 pound sack of Perma Guard DE because of the strength of the
information we had gleaned about food grade DE. DH takes it and we use it
successfully as insect control.
Hope this helps validate your own experience. We are each a unique creation
and are not a one-size-fits-all situation regarding any health giving remedy.
Blessings,
Paula
Forwarded Message: Re: CS>OT - DERe: CS>OT - DE
Friday, October 28, 2011 4:13 PM
From:
"phoenix23002 tds.net" <[email protected]>
To:
[email protected].. 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
>
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<[email protected]> wrote:
From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: silver-digest Digest V2011 #341
To: [email protected]
Date: Friday, October 28, 2011, 5:30 PM
