Date: Wed Jul 7, 1999 6:26 pm

Subject: Re: Bloated sensation

Dear All Who Wrote About This Subject:

I think this is one of the worst symptoms I experienced. For me, getting my bowel and urinary problems under control solved that sensation for the most part. It was as if my tissues or muscles were storing excess toxins that my body could not adequately eliminate. It used to be horrific. I no longer have the dark circles under my eyes, and my stomach is flat. My waist is back, and my legs are finally normal shaped (they used to swell so badly!) I think the calcium, magnesium, niacinimide and a really good antioxidant have all helped. I also use a colon cleansing product to keep myself regular. (Sorry to talk about that...) And, my acupuncturist works on the bowel and urinary problems still (although really only for maintenance at this point), and the "stress". I also have responded well to Omega-3 Fatty Acids and vitamins A and E. And, for some reason, taking a bath in sea salt (of all things) seems to loosen thickened secretions, although I am not sure why. It helps the joint pain I've had, too.

Hugs to all, Carol