The Medicine Program

I have been diagnosed with Endometriosis (Stage IV). This is a severe case, since Stage IV marks the last possible stage. In the past, I have been controlling the pain with birth control pills. After many years, I wanted to get off the pill for health reasons but also feared a return of the extreme pain. I was able to completely control / eliminate the pain with a change in diet and reduction in stress. The diet should be absolutely pure - no processed food, no sugar (includes all forms of sugar), no junk food at all, and instead, salads, fresh fruits and vegetables, occasional juicing (fresh fruit / vegetables such as carrot & apple juice), good fats, such as flax or olive oil, raw nuts and green tea. Adding work-outs and some gentle stretching also helps. I was able to avoid surgery and have never looked or felt better. Without changes in diet & stress reduction, the medical prescription would either be a bowel re-section to remove the obstruction or the drug (Lupor) would be prescribed. This drug is known to have serious & uncomfortable side effects (bone loss, headache & pseudo-menopause) and is not at all effective in the long run (symptoms return again once the drug is stopped). I didn’t want to go that route and decided to control/eliminate the pain naturally.

Lisa M., Connecticut

I am a 20-year-old college student who works full time and goes to school full time, and lives on my own. I have suffered from migraines since I was about 13 years and no doctors ever took that into consideration. About a year ago I was put together with a migraine specialist, thanks to a family friend and he prescribed me Topamax. Since I have been on that medicine, my migraines have seemed to disappear. But the medication is way too expensive for me afford, but without that medicine I suffer from a migraine at least once a day.

Megan J., Cincinnati OH

I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2000 (early onset) with the comorbidity diagnosis of moderate to severe peripheral pain. In addition, I was in a car accident in May, 2006, since which I have been having consistent scale-8 to 9 “migraine” and cluster headaches. I am on disability and have Medicare Part D, which does NOT cover some of the meds that are prescribed, including Duragesic Patches, Clonazepam/Lorazepam, Fiorinal, etc.

Scott S., Glenpool, OK

After trying a few medications for depression, I found Cymbalta to work quite well. However, it does take about a month to get relief!

Carol, New York

I’m a diabetic that doesn’t have any insurance and don’t have enough money to get insurance for what I need it for. It cost a lot of money whenever I need new test strips, insulin, needles, etc. It would help out a lot if I could get free stuff or even discounted prices.

Conrad M., Michigan