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Grace Doran, Certified Yoga Instructor
New Year....
New Year and new blogger dashboard. Didn't even know I had a dashboard.
In the spirit of change, I have gone ahead and changed to this Google format, not that I had much of a choice, and am resolving to post more in 2007.
First new tidbit is the, I hope, resolution of this long drawn out exhaustion issue. Not weakness, I do body pump classes 3 times per week, yoga classes 2 times per week and ride that pony at least once a week. Tough when you get to the barn, catch him, clean him, tack him up and you are too tired to get on...The traditional medical journey started somewhere last summer around the time I was bitten by the deer fly and ended up in the ER. Nasty stuff. Or, this could have been building for decades, depending on to whom you listen! In November I relented and called the dr. She has ordered every blood test known to modern medicine. I do not have issues with: thyroid, mono, anemia, pernicious anemia, leukemia, or Lyme disease.
I passed them all, even had a CT scan (charming affair) on my adrenal glands to check for tumors and the like. Passed that one, too. 'Hmm", she said, "chronic fatigue is not a very satisfying diagnosis and is one of exclusion", so I have an appt. with an endocrinologist in Feb. (Swell, getting more gum surgery then, too).
A second doctor, covering for mine suggested a lack of 4th stage sleep. I do wake up after dreaming, used to think that was good, remember and analyze the dreams. Apparently it is not a good thing, as it prevents the final recuperative stage. Sleep deprivation.
Meanwhile, a friend suggested I visit with the nutritionist at the chiropractor's office. I spent 90 minutes and we discussed lots of interesting history; joints, ligaments, dental, bone traumas (horse issues/knee dislocations/tmj) and migraines, electromagnetic fields (electric blankets/curling irons/computers) and the air quality of my workplace. oh my. She used a technique of muscle resistance (could I keep my arm still while she pressed on it) using pressure points for the endocrine system and vials of homeopathic food stuffs and bacteria/pollen/mold. oh my.
After this we discussed the fact that I reacted to dairy and wheat and have way too much artificial sweetener in my life. The diagnosis? Leaky Gut syndrome. Google this, it is amazing. I had heard of this in relation to children with autism and adhd. Seems it effects a lot of people and I think I may be one of them.
I will avoid wheat and dairy and artificial sweeteners (she said to just use sugar, it's only 17 calories!) and take some probiotic supplements and amino acids for 6 weeks. It certainly is worth trying. No one else has had any success with diagnosing and/or treating my overwhelming exhaustion and lack of metabolism.
Meanwhile, Tuesday night yoga continues on Yew St. Ah, life is still good.
namaste
In the spirit of change, I have gone ahead and changed to this Google format, not that I had much of a choice, and am resolving to post more in 2007.
First new tidbit is the, I hope, resolution of this long drawn out exhaustion issue. Not weakness, I do body pump classes 3 times per week, yoga classes 2 times per week and ride that pony at least once a week. Tough when you get to the barn, catch him, clean him, tack him up and you are too tired to get on...The traditional medical journey started somewhere last summer around the time I was bitten by the deer fly and ended up in the ER. Nasty stuff. Or, this could have been building for decades, depending on to whom you listen! In November I relented and called the dr. She has ordered every blood test known to modern medicine. I do not have issues with: thyroid, mono, anemia, pernicious anemia, leukemia, or Lyme disease.
I passed them all, even had a CT scan (charming affair) on my adrenal glands to check for tumors and the like. Passed that one, too. 'Hmm", she said, "chronic fatigue is not a very satisfying diagnosis and is one of exclusion", so I have an appt. with an endocrinologist in Feb. (Swell, getting more gum surgery then, too).
A second doctor, covering for mine suggested a lack of 4th stage sleep. I do wake up after dreaming, used to think that was good, remember and analyze the dreams. Apparently it is not a good thing, as it prevents the final recuperative stage. Sleep deprivation.
Meanwhile, a friend suggested I visit with the nutritionist at the chiropractor's office. I spent 90 minutes and we discussed lots of interesting history; joints, ligaments, dental, bone traumas (horse issues/knee dislocations/tmj) and migraines, electromagnetic fields (electric blankets/curling irons/computers) and the air quality of my workplace. oh my. She used a technique of muscle resistance (could I keep my arm still while she pressed on it) using pressure points for the endocrine system and vials of homeopathic food stuffs and bacteria/pollen/mold. oh my.
After this we discussed the fact that I reacted to dairy and wheat and have way too much artificial sweetener in my life. The diagnosis? Leaky Gut syndrome. Google this, it is amazing. I had heard of this in relation to children with autism and adhd. Seems it effects a lot of people and I think I may be one of them.
I will avoid wheat and dairy and artificial sweeteners (she said to just use sugar, it's only 17 calories!) and take some probiotic supplements and amino acids for 6 weeks. It certainly is worth trying. No one else has had any success with diagnosing and/or treating my overwhelming exhaustion and lack of metabolism.
Meanwhile, Tuesday night yoga continues on Yew St. Ah, life is still good.
namaste
Comments:
Whoah, a possible diagnosis! 6 weeks of no dairy, wheat, or artificial sweeteners? I could try that, but that means I probably wouldn't EAT for 6 weeks... :-) hopefully all this will help you feel better!
Love
K
Love
K
Yay postings!
I think if I were to form a heavy metal band, I'd call it "Leaky Gut" :)
Post progress reports! Inquring southerners want to know.
I think if I were to form a heavy metal band, I'd call it "Leaky Gut" :)
Post progress reports! Inquring southerners want to know.
I cut out the dairy, I know I should cut out wheat. Just can't seem to do it. Good luck. Let us know how you make out!
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