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Hi Everyone -- My Journey

nama shivaya

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nama shivaya
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Hi Everyone:

I'm popping in to give you all an update.

I originally came to this forum in Jan/Feb 2007 with some neurological issues such as gait problems and a spastic right hand.

What I learned on this board was invaluable! I learned to listen to myself!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I had felt for over a month that I should stop eating certain things like wheat, soy, nightshade veggies, milk products, legumes, etc. From reading questions/answers, I discovered that my gut is and was very compromised.

Through initial testing (including MRI's and a lumbar puncture) I was diagnosed with MS. But that's not the end of it! I went to an integrative med doc and her first recommendation was to become gluten-free! I was ahead of the game.

OK, so here's what I want to share with all those seeking answers to their questions:

1. For over a year I'd had pimples/boils over my legs & torso. I also had chronic yeast infections (under my skin folds: breasts & belly). It was horrible!!!!! I tried everything, including 30 day rounds of strong anti-biotics. After going gluten-free, both issues cleared up and have remained cleared up for over 5 months now!!! If I accidently ingest gluten, I will get a few little pustules on my legs that lets me know.

2. When I eat foods from my "no-eat" list, I get little neurological symptoms like burning, twitching, etc. Serious stress can also cause this reaction.

3. My digestive systems is still compromised. It's been a long journey to try to get it under control!!! I feel like I just want to move in with a registered diatician and have him/her take care of me!! I seem to slip up every couple of days and eat Ben & Jerry's frozen yogurt, chocolate, or chips. I have, however, remained gluten-free as far as I know.

4. I've lost 45 lbs, have begun serious yoga practice, cultivated positive thinking, re-evaluated my life. In other words: THIS HAS BEEN A TEACHER.

I wish you all success on your journies. Please stay positive and strong. YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hugs,

Nama

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jennyj Collaborator
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Congrats, welcome, and good luck.

gfpaperdoll Rookie
gfpaperdoll
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What a smart woman you are - forgot to check your name - hope it was a girls :)

Welcome to the board & thanks for posting your story.

I wonder if the "pimple things" are Dermititis Hepaformis (spelling is off) DH for short ?

If you have DH you have celiac...

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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Hi Nama,

Thanks for sharing your progress with us. Sounds like you're doing very well :) I'm so happy for you.

elye Community Regular
elye
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It's so nice to hear great, life-altering stories like this! Good for you for finding your way... :)

nama shivaya Explorer
nama shivaya
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Thanks for all the kind words, everyone!

Yeah, the "pimples" were DH, I'm sure of it. My integrative med doc thought so, too. The mainstream dermatologist missed it.

The integrative doc (Patty Ammon) has been dx'd with ms and has a lot of expertise in that area. She said she sees a lot of connection between unhealthy guts and immune/inflammation illnesses/syndromes/disease.

Health & happiness!

Nama

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