....It's been a roller coaster to say the least, but prior to my diagnosis I had been living with D for 6 years wondering what on earth was wrong with me. There were so many bumps in the road. Lots of money spent on supplements and meds that I couldn't take.
Now I have more energy than I've had in 9 years. Since the start of the diet in which I got to a very low weight, I have gained 15 pounds, my migraines have decreased significantly (suffered with for 25+ years), my hair has improved and grown, my mind has gotten sharper, brain fog is gone, sleep better at night, worry significantly less, and my mental state has improved by leaps and bounds.
I still eat everything from frozen or fresh, since I'm still having some histamine issues. I only take zyrtec liquigels once a week to help with major symptoms. It actually constipates me when I use it which is great. That is the only oral med that I take. My gut (and bladder, IC) still do a lot better without oral med/supplements. I use vitamin patches and have seen much improvement using them.
Since the initial stage of my diet, I have added several more veges and meat. I have added dairy back in (it's not on my avoid list from E lab), but in small quantity. I have also noticed corn doesn't bother me like it did in the beginning (going to test it later). It was also not on my list, but i still couldn't tolerate it at all in a flare.
I have stopped all caffeinated products and feel great (due to my IC) without them. I actually had to lower my topical mag after that. It's amazing how much caffeine products do interfere with magnesium. I don't have the "climbing the wall" feeling anymore. I drink at least 8 glasses of water daily now.
I am able to tolerate gf bread that my mom has been trying to perfect for me. I do really well with brown rice flour and duck eggs. There are also several gf muffin and pancake mixes at Food city that I now tolerate.
My family is doing so well with accepting my diet and my constant "go out to eat" husband prefers eating in. He just got back from a work trip and said he was so tired of eating out, that our home food is so much better. That made me smile!
One more thing, I have actually accepted a part time job this school year at my kids elem school. I haven't worked in 14 years not due to mc, but to raise kids. Once the diagnosis, I never thought I would feel like ever working again. Its very low stress. I don't think I can ever go work in my field again due to stress, and I am very okay with that.
This has been life changing for me, but I am at piece with the person that I am now. I am so very thankful to everyone here! You guys have taught me so much! I can't imagine my life without you guys.
You truly were an answer to my prayers .....thank you, from the bottom of my heart!
BTW, I cannot wait to see where I am at in 3 years....I pray that I am exercising, and back to eating salads and more fruit
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