Deanna S.

After turning 50 I started “falling apart.” I had already been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, and my memory was failing me, even though it had always been sharp. Arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome were increasing and causing me a lot of joint pain. The worst health issue I was experiencing was allergies to everything! Skin sensitivity and eczema had always plagued me, but now my arms would get a pimple or bump and itch like crazy. Gas, bloating and indigestion seemed normal to me. Last October, after eating one of my favorite meals—deep-dish pizza—I cramped up so bad I couldn’t sleep. A visit to my doctor got me a prescription for antibiotics, which helped for a day. I continued to get worse. I ate only bland food as instructed—mainly saltines. When I vomited up a baked potato I called and spoke to the nurse who said if I didn’t feel better to go the E.R. So, five days after seeing the doctor and a week after eating the pizza, I ended up getting an appendectomy. The surgeon wasn’t convinced that was the source of my pain, but he said it looked very scarred. I felt great for three weeks. However, symptoms started creeping back in. Three days after going gluten free my tummy troubles were gone, and so was my tummy! Joint pain significantly decreased! Mornings became my friend and no longer my enemy. My energy levels tripled. My allergy medication started working. I could blow my nose again! It’s been nearly six months now, and I a...
Source: Renegade Neurologist - A Blog by David Perlmutter, MD, FACN - Category: Neurologists Authors: Tags: Success hypothyroidism Joint Pain weight loss Source Type: blogs