This is such a touchy subject and one that I have a difficult time with. While I am 100% for natural remedies and a huge proponent of them, I also know that there are exceptions to the rules. How do you tell the person who has a bladder shrivelled to the size of a walnut and so deteriorated that it cracks every time it expands, that they don't need to take anything for the excruciating pain? Yes, there are ways of treating this incurable disease, however, what about the person who went 30 years without a diagnosis and now their bladder is beyond help and the only cure is a bladder replacement. That carries it's own risks, such as paralysis from surgery, death...etc...
So yes, this is a personal experience and yes, for 30 years I tried everything, diet, exercise, etc.... and nothing helped and it only progressed. So I pray constantly that God will provide another answer and do my best. I know though that not many people can relate to the cancer-like pain I endure, and that I'm not much good to my kids or the Lord if I'm laying on the floor screaming in pain, or crawling to the bathroom 60 times a day. So which do I do? Take the meds and suffer the judgement of my peers? Or don't take them and waste my life when I could be doing so much more for the cause?
I stay out of this conversation as much as I can every time it comes up. But I know that not everyone can relate and so it is easy to make a decision about this subject until you are the one that feels as if someone is pouring battery acid into your bladder 24/7.
Thanks for listening.