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originally posted by: silo13
a reply to: rickymouse
Before my 'life changing for the worst experience' (that cannot be resolved) I was 125lbs, could do anything and worked hard. I ate a well balanced meals with very little anything processed. Made my own bread and ate as naturally as possible. All my meat was home grown and processed.
After the 'life changer'? Meals from the hospital cafeteria. No sleep. Faced terror on a daily basis. Began drinking a small amount at night to sleep when I was 'wound up'.
I have no issues with high BP or sodium and no infection. They've checked my WBC levels often.
At the moment I'm taking turmeric, 'mother' cider vinegar, 1 tsp cumin steeped with lemon and rind in a cup of water strained and drinking it warm.
Doing the best I can to eat - but can't.
Thanks Ricky - it was a response you posted in another thread that got me to start this one. You really seem to know what you're doing.
peace
But when my blood annion gap goes too high, mustard actually makes things worse.
originally posted by: silo13
a reply to: rickymouse
Fascinating.
I’m going to print out your reply so I can read it off line and do some research also.
Thank you for sharing your brain so to speak.
Question about ‘hot’ stuff. I crave ‘hot’ like some people crave chocolate. I have to have HOT (and I mean really hot) on everything. Jalapenos (fresh), cayenne - special extra hot mix from a friend who has non gmo plants. Chinese hot mustard. I just can’t get enough.
My morning ‘coffee’? A cup and a half of boiling water. 1 tbs special hot cayenne, 1tsp turmeric and 1/4 cup vinegar with the mother. If I don’t have this? I can’t even get going in the morning. Sounds ugh, but I salivate just thinking of it. There has to be something behind this craving.
Meaning - I can ‘read’ my body pretty well (until now). If I was anemic? I would crave liver or the such. But when I’m not anemic? I can’t stand the look or smell of it.
For some reason my body is craving these ‘hots’ and ‘sulfurs‘.
Do you have any idea why? I know nothing at all about this side of medicine.
I’ll keep an eye open for anything that helps epilepsy but I’m sure you know about all there is to know.
Thanks again,
peace
EDIT TO ADD:
But when my blood annion gap goes too high, mustard actually makes things worse.
My level is very high. Noted in my last labs.
I'll sure look that up too.
originally posted by: Sheye
a reply to: rickymouse
Thank you for your willingness to share your knowledge on issues such as these. My admiration for that generousity grows daily and you are truly a great asset to ATS, as others are as well.
Sorry for going off topic on this Silo , but just had to give kudos to those who are trying to help you with information one would probably have to pay a hefty price for .
Good on ATS for being a community that helps each other in many ways!
Of course it shouldn't replace real physicians advice but it may inspire them to look past their doctors tunnel vision and seek alternative diagnosis.
Sometimes I feel certain members on ATS could teach the odd doctor a thing or two and may indeed have already 🤔
originally posted by: silo13
a reply to: rickymouse
So I shouldn't be eating so much of the turmeric and 'hots'.
If they cause you to stress - that's new to me and I really appreciate your time. I was led to believe they stimulated dopamine and made you feel better. I guess that's a bust.
What I do know is I can't eat anything now but these stupid soup Popsicles. As of this morning even the rice cake and yogurt spread is out (plain yogurt).
Craving salt? Yep. I can only appease that with a little kosher salt once in a while.
Doc yesterday started tons more tests. Ultrasound on Sat. and back to her again on Wed. next week.
I just don't get it.
Going back to lemon juice and cumin seed tea - it helps but only temporarily.
Thanks again Ricky.
peace