My name is Scott and in 2006 (when I was 41) I was suffering from symptoms typical of
a bad urinary tract infection off and on for over 6 months. My symptoms included pelvic
pressure (even after I urinate) urinary frequency and urgency, burning during and/or
after urination. I was also beginning to feel classic symptoms of IBS (Irritable Bowel
Syndrome), rectal itching, urgent bowel movements etc. These symptoms seemed to
“attack me” or “flare up” every week or two, and last anywhere from 3 to 10 days. It
affected everything in my life… I didn’t want to leave the house… in short, I was
miserable.
My long time world renowned urologist (Saint Johns/ Santa Monica) was stumped, and
could not treat my symptoms with antibiotics because there was no infection. I scoured
the internet and realized I probably had IC (Interstitial cystitis). So I purchased books,
ebooks, self medicated with homeopathic cures suggested in chat groups etc. etc. One
night I had weird heart palpitations (I now attribute to the cocktail of pills I was taking)
and had to call the paramedics… it was crazy. Eventually I returned to my urologist and
I begged him to “Think outside the box”… it was then he suggested I go see Matia
Brizman, explaining some of his patients have had a lot of success with her. I was
hopeful, but realistically skeptical this would have any kind of positive outcome.
After a lot of questions and a brief examination, Matia told me with confidence she could
get this under control… but it would not be overnight. I’ll never forget this conversation,
because it was the first ray of hope in a long time. My IBS cleared up immediately, and
my other symptoms improved over time. When I did have a flare up they would happen
less often and be less intense. It wasn’t easy, but it gave me back my life. One day I
realized “Hey.. I haven’t had a flare up in over a year”… That’s how it kind of works. The
symptoms make a slow exit and you think less and less about it as the months go by.
I still have a condition, and it does make a guest appearance on occasion… but I usually
know why (drinking or dietary things Matia identified, AND not taking my supplements).
It’s nothing like it used to be, but it does get me right back on track! In short, I honestly
don’t know what I would of done, or what my condition would be right now without Dr.
Matia Brizman’s amazing gift for navigating this chronic, elusive condition. I will be
forever grateful.
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How long before Scott got to
How long before Scott got to the point where he hadn't had a flare in a year?
Here is his answer:
Here is his answer:
For me it was such a gradual thing, it's hard to say. I think within 6 - 8 months they are much less common and intense when they do happen.. so they kind of fade out. Maybe it was about a year before I went a long long time without any issues what so ever.
I will ask him Deir, I dont
I will ask him Deir, I dont remember.
Thanks!! I would love to hear
Thanks!! I would love to hear from him.