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Posted 12/22/2011 10:29 PM (GMT 0)
Well I've had a pretty bad week for numerous reasons. My other cat (not the one I previously mentioned) passed away this week unexpectedly. In my home, pets are complete family members, and I've had this cat since I was a teenager. It was very upsetting especially during a season which is supposed to be happy.

My symptoms have been really bad this week as well. My LLMD appointment is next week and the Igenex test hasn't come back yet.

Right now I am taking herbs alone. I've been taking them for about 2 weeks and I have not noticed any symptom improvement yet. In fact, most times about 1-2 hours after I take a dose, I feel worse. Sometimes I just feel worse all day, and other times I have an hour or so of feeling okay. I don't know if it's a herx or just the symptoms continuing to get worse (they were getting worse week by week anyway).

In addition to the herbs, I am also eating very healthily (no sugar, white flour, high fat etc.). I'm also trying to exercise on days that I am able to. So far, none of these things have helped at all.

Thanks!

Post Edited (Summer3) : 1/27/2012 7:58:30 PM (GMT-7)

Posted 12/22/2011 11:55 PM (GMT 0)
Summer,

So sorry you aren't feeling well. It is particularly hard to feel this way when everyone else is having tons of fun.

Unfortunately, at this point anything you would take in the way of treatment would just make you feel worse in the short term.

The best thing you can do for yourself for this weekend is to do some detoxing. If you are already doing some things, do some more! It really does help.

Hope you get some relief soon. Let us know what happens with your LLMD appt.

...I bet a new kitten would make you feel better!!! turn
Posted 12/23/2011 1:22 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Summer,
Are you detoxing? Epsom salt and peroxide baths always seemed to help me the most when I was having a bad week.

Best wishes
Posted 12/23/2011 1:37 AM (GMT 0)
Summer, I'm so sorry to hear about your cat! I know how they can feel like family. Dealing with that on top of feeling so sick must be awful!

I'm with Cheezhead - epsom salt and peroxide baths! I just did one, actually, because I've been having a pretty rough week too. Other than that, stay hydrated, drink some lemon water, and try some good old fashioned relaxation - pamper yourself a little if you can - whatever you can do to get yourself out of the pain and frustration and into the holiday spirit!

Keep in mind that changing your diet causes a lot of changes in your body - even though it's good for you in the long run sometimes adjusting can be really uncomfortable! Especially cutting out the sugar - your body goes into a sort of withdrawal. Hang in there, you're doing great!
Posted 12/23/2011 1:57 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the replies. Unfortunately, I don't think I'll be able to tolerate baths right now. I can barely take a shower because the warm water gives me an instant severe fever feeling and cold makes me freezing for hours. I will definitely try the lemon water though.

I don't take any other supplements or vitamins other than the 3 I mentioned. Should I try something else added in for a few days B-complex, C, zinc?

As for the diet changes, I have been very strictly following it for over a month now. I don't really crave any unhealthy foods. I ate pretty much the same way prior to becoming sick except I had a dessert each day.

I had to add some whole grain carbs in early because I was losing too much weight quickly. I've started eating tons of organic peanut butter on a spoon to prevent any more weight loss.

I just really hope the Igenex test comes back before my appointment next Tuesday. If not, I'm hoping they can release the information to the LLMD if it's available over the phone? It will be 14 days since they received the samples.
Posted 12/23/2011 3:33 AM (GMT 0)
My doctor told me to take B12, vitamin C, and vitamin D, plus acidophilus (with being on antibiotics).

I hope you get your test results soon and that you start feeling better!
Posted 12/23/2011 3:19 PM (GMT 0)
So sorry you are not feeling well and going through so much. 

The holidays take such a toll on our bodies when we are not feeling well. 

I would say get as much rest as you can.  Also, try deep breathing and mental visualization.  It sounds weird but really helps to relax.

Also, maybe some magnesium.  It is a natural relaxant. 

Feel better soon!!

Posted 12/23/2011 7:04 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks, I will look into the magnesium and I'm definitely going to try the C and some other vitamins. I just ran out of the resveratrol and I'm not sure if I can buy another brand if it's the same milligrams.
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