Melissa - Australia
My name is Melissa and I would like to share my story of working with Robyn.
I was diagnosed in Dec '08 with a benign cortisol producing Adrenal tumour, causing Cushings syndrome. This is a very nasty disease, causing devastating effects on the body, and if not treated can be fatal. Cortisol is a stress hormone necessary for life, but when produced in excess, it can destroy the body.
My symptoms were many, Extremely high, uncontrollable blood pressure, weight gain that i just could not get off, Pre diabetic, high cholesterol, fatty liver, low bone density, skin bruising badly all the time, heart palpitations, mood swings, anxiety attacks, loss of my menstruation, excessive hair growth, my physical appearance was changing, I was starting to look like a rugby player! I was pretty much a metabolic disaster! I felt like a walking time bomb!
I had surgery in Feb "09 to remove both adrenal gland and tumour. I was placed on replacement steroids until my other Adrenal gland "woke up". So i go from having Cushing's disease to Addison's disease. The process of gradually tapering of the synthetic steroids to wake up the other adrenal gland can take months to years to happen. The average time for full recovery from Cushings is 2 years.This process is horrific, you are like a junkie coming of heroin, your body becomes so used to running in "high gear", it craves the steroid and creates absolute turmoil in your body. The recovery is worse than having the actual disease!
I had 21 treatments with Robyn, obviously I was an extreme case because I had so many things wrong with my body. After my initial scan, she discovered I had worms, mainly in my liver. That was very interesting, because my CT scan showed I had a fatty liver. No wonder! Robyn explained that the worms cause so much stress on the body. Is it any wonder I developed a stress related illness.
After my second treatment my heart was much stronger, it was so great to feel the difference, no more anxiety attacks!
Robyn warned me I may become quite emotional after 2nd treatment, and boy did it hit me! So much so on my fourth treatment I rang and told her I could not go on, I was a mess!She was quite blunt with me told me to get over myself. "Healing is a journey" she said. And she was right. looking back, I know it had to happen in order for my body to begin to heal.
So on I persevered! Half way through my treatments, I went to my GP for a check up. I had to give a urine sample. It was clear! first time in years!My blood sugar and cholesterol levels also back to normal. Unbelievable!
So I knew then the treatments were working. I have to admit at times I was a "doubting Thomas", but to me this was proof!
I had to have 2 doses of worm tablets to get rid of the pesky little wrigglies. Because my system was down and I did not have the ability to cope with stress, the worming process had to be done very carefully, hence so many treatments! I must admit I was a little scared, as I did not know how my body would react. But Robyn prepared my body well, and it all went smoothly. I felt a little tired and teary for a couple of days, that's all.
It has been about 3 month's now since I finished my sessions with Robyn, I have been up and down since, but my ability to cope is much stronger, I no longer suffer anxiety attacks, and have lost the fear of believing I was going to die. Robyn gave me the confidence to know that I could heal my body, all is not lost! That was, I believe the biggest hurdle for me to overcome.
About 2 month's ago I felt a change. I went to see my Endocrinologist and yes!, Confirmation that my other Adrenal gland has finally woken up. It is not quite strong enough yet to work on it's own yet, all this happening in only 7 months! Doctors are amazed that I am doing so well! It's a pity, would like to tell them about my treatments with Robyn, but don't think they would believe me! It's a shame that they can't see beyond the square!
I know my recovery will not take me 2 years, and I know I would not be where I am now without Robyn's help. My only regret is that I didn't find her sooner, before my surgery, could have saved my Adrenal gland. But at least you can still live with one Adrenal gland, and it has made me realize just how precious the body is.
God bless you Robyn
