Health Boards
Wed-21-09-2016, 21:35 PM
That's great news Celia. I thought it was time for an update. I saw the dermatologist last Monday and she has now discharged me after seeing the progress I've made. In fact she gave me a six month open appointment if I feel the need to consult with her again. But she did say "I probably won't be seeing you again," to which I replied "Probably not." She did seem interested in my approach and asked for a copy of my food diary which also had a list of references to research papers which she expressed interest in looking at. Probably filed it straight in the bin after I left her office, but you never know.
Good progress over the last 2 weeks since I've been drinking the raw unpasteurized kefir from the farm. Also, have been continuing the strict greens and meat diet. In addition I've done a couple of 5 day water fasts in the past month as well as taking anti-fungals (raw garlic, lemon juice, coconut oil, caprylic acid and undecylenic acid) when I remember.
Had a sad weekend as we had to take our oldest dog to the vet to be put to sleep. She'd been going downhill for a long while now and the time had come to do put an end to her pain. As a result I ate a whole tub of ice cream Saturday afternoon and fully expected a bad flare-up come Monday morning. Really surprised when it didn't happen and now we're on Wednesday evening and my hands are feeling and looking better than they have done since starting with this thing. I'd go as far to say they're feeling pretty normal and the strength of the skin is nearly normal. I'm having to wear gloves at work much less now and am forgetting to put them on most of the time, which says it all to me. Driving used to cause discomfort with the constant friction of the steering wheel and gear changing, but this week I've noticed none of that.
All in all, my hands and feet are pretty clear and (speaks quietly) more or less back to normal. Not a bad result having first had a small coin sized rash on my right hand 12 months ago and the relentless progress of the disease over time. So in summary, this has lasted 12 months (about) and the steroids etc. had 8 months to cure it and failed whilst the diet route has had 4 months and seems to have done the trick so far.
Now it's time to really concentrate my mind on sticking to the plan until Christmas (3 months and counting!) to hammer home the advantage. Then it will be introducing foods back into my diet slowly and in moderation and closely monitoring the effects.
Really sorry if I'm coming across as smug but I'm chuffed to bits with my results to date. It's taken a lot of hard work and perseverance but it's paying off now big time.
Little things like being able to stab at a light switch in passing without pain and split fingers and blood all over it. Being able to turn on a tap that's been welded tight by one of the boys without having to resort to help. Pulling the starter cord on the lawnmower without having my wife do it. In short returning to normality.
Good progress over the last 2 weeks since I've been drinking the raw unpasteurized kefir from the farm. Also, have been continuing the strict greens and meat diet. In addition I've done a couple of 5 day water fasts in the past month as well as taking anti-fungals (raw garlic, lemon juice, coconut oil, caprylic acid and undecylenic acid) when I remember.
Had a sad weekend as we had to take our oldest dog to the vet to be put to sleep. She'd been going downhill for a long while now and the time had come to do put an end to her pain. As a result I ate a whole tub of ice cream Saturday afternoon and fully expected a bad flare-up come Monday morning. Really surprised when it didn't happen and now we're on Wednesday evening and my hands are feeling and looking better than they have done since starting with this thing. I'd go as far to say they're feeling pretty normal and the strength of the skin is nearly normal. I'm having to wear gloves at work much less now and am forgetting to put them on most of the time, which says it all to me. Driving used to cause discomfort with the constant friction of the steering wheel and gear changing, but this week I've noticed none of that.
All in all, my hands and feet are pretty clear and (speaks quietly) more or less back to normal. Not a bad result having first had a small coin sized rash on my right hand 12 months ago and the relentless progress of the disease over time. So in summary, this has lasted 12 months (about) and the steroids etc. had 8 months to cure it and failed whilst the diet route has had 4 months and seems to have done the trick so far.
Now it's time to really concentrate my mind on sticking to the plan until Christmas (3 months and counting!) to hammer home the advantage. Then it will be introducing foods back into my diet slowly and in moderation and closely monitoring the effects.
Really sorry if I'm coming across as smug but I'm chuffed to bits with my results to date. It's taken a lot of hard work and perseverance but it's paying off now big time.
Little things like being able to stab at a light switch in passing without pain and split fingers and blood all over it. Being able to turn on a tap that's been welded tight by one of the boys without having to resort to help. Pulling the starter cord on the lawnmower without having my wife do it. In short returning to normality.