Tuesday, March 5, 2013

What have I decided to do?

Last night I finished reading the book "Adrenal Fatigue, 21st Century Stress Syndrome" and although enlightening,  I need a plan.  I am such a typical type A personality and I desire planning and structure when it comes to health issues.  Other aspects of my life...not so much.
So, I found a Holistic Healthcare Professional and have sent her an email to see how she can help me.  I plan to do the saliva spit test and check my cortisol levels throughout the day and especially when I feel the worst.    I met her at a Women's Health Conference in Columbia, TN back in June 2012.  She also has helped another mother I know, who has also suffered from Adrenal Fatigue. 
On another note, my cousin after reading yesterdays blog contacted me today and shared with me that she suffers similar symptoms and has been diagnosed with something called MODY.  This is a Type 1.5 diabetes, read more about it here.   http://www.phlaunt.com/diabetes/14047009.php, So, giving me something else to consider, I went and bought a blood sugar monitor and will be also looking at where those levels are, especially when I feel BAD!
So...what I am doing for now is consulting a professional for a plan and some direction, monitoring my blood sugar, practicing YOGA 4-6 times a week, trying to rest as much as possible, continuing care 2 times a week with my chiropractor, and hopefully starting next week, also seeing a counselor to learn how to handle some of the major stress issues in my life.   
Not sure if I mentioned this in yesterdays post or not, but also one of my labs that were drawn back in the fall that came back positive was an ANA.  This is usually positive in people that have Lupus.  So imagine my horror when I was referred to a specialist.    The specialist did rule out Lupus, thank heavens, but he said that people who have celiac disease also have a positive ANA lab.  I have an aunt who has this and I also had a form of psoriasis back Jan-March 2012 called granuloma anulare (GA).  This is why last March I cut out all grains from my diet for 3 months.  I introduced corn first, then rice and did fine.  To date, I still have not reintroduced wheat or gluten.  Reason being because when I accidentally have some cross contamination, it seriously causes me to be doubled over in epi-gastric pain.  SO...I just AVOID it majorly!  Not worth it AT ALL!

2 comments:

  1. I really look foraward to hearing what your holistic healthcare professional has to say...you sure did pick a good one! ;)

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  2. Yes I am anxious to see what she has to say as well! I feel confident in my choice for a provider! Thanks to you for taking me to that conference! May be responsible for getting my life back to normal finally! Thanks girl!

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