Digestive pain is relieved by a gel
SINCE her teens, Carol Williams has suffered gastrointestinal discomfort, worsening in her 50s. She says: ‘During flare-ups, my symptoms are so severe that I can hardly tolerate the pain. First, I get a nagging ache down my side, then abdominal discomfort and flatulence. The pain is horrendous, requiring strong painkillers.’ She was desperate to find something that would help — and, after seeing a newspaper advert for colloidal silicic acid, asked her GP if it was alright to take with her medication for rheumatoid arthritis. It was, so Carol, 74, from Maltby, gave it a go, taking the colloidal gel at the recommended dose of one tablespoon three times a day. ‘We were due a holiday in Spain, giving me a month to check the gel was going to work for me and wouldn’t affect my regular blood tests,’ she explains. ‘It eased my symptoms so well that I took a bottle on holiday with me.’ Carol adds: ‘Since then I’ve had nearly four years of relief from the miserable symptoms that I used to experience daily — it’s absolutely incredible. ‘I now take a maintenance dose of one tablespoonful a day. But if I feel anything building up, I’ll take more. I have less pain, less flatulence and my digestion is much more comfortable.’ Before taking silicic acid gel, Carol avoided most social engagements in case she became unwell. ‘It’s so nice now to be in control of my symptoms. My husband used to do all the shopping, but now I can go with him and also enjoy family get-togethers. I am far more sociable, so we can now go to our local pub for a meal and to meet up with friends.’ Users of silicic acid gel typically report relief from their symptoms, feeling in control of their life again and being able to exercise, take simple trips to the shops, and accept invitations to family events that would once have been impossible. Colloidal silicic acid gel is available from Tesco, Holland & Barrett, Lloyds Pharmacy and independent pharmacies.