Wednesday 4 March 2015

Light at the end of the tunnel (updated)

So I have given the Dothep (50mg), Naturopathy and Imovane treatment a good 7 to 8 months now and I can actually say that there has been improvement. The pain used to feel like someone was stabbing me with a knife, and this occurred daily. Now that symptom is less often. Even the symptoms during my period have improved.

So I am definitely going to continue this treatment.

Unfortunately I still have daily symptoms but definitely a lot more tolerable. I am able to be much more active now and even am happy to go back to work part-time.

Hard to quantify something like this, but I will try. Overall I would say a 65% improvement.

My gastroenterologist wants me to take Dothep (50mg) for a minimum a year anyway. So far it has been 7-8 months.

I still have to take Imovane at times, because lack of sleep still does severely disrupt my days. I believe the Imovane helps to relax the gut muscles a little, which is probably why it helps. And also of course gives me a good nights sleep. Please do not take Imovane every night. You will get addicted to it.

I am also still taking the Naturopathy medicine. Some in the morning and some in the evening. I believe this also helps to sooth the gut. The naturopathy liquid remedy includes the following:
- Gentian
- Worm wood
- Melissa
- Mentha
- Matricaria
(Unfortunately I am unaware of the quantity levels of each item).

My diet remains simple. Only eat easy-to-digest foods. No red meats. Avoid chilly, onions and fried foods. Do not eat too much sugar at any one time. Small meals at a time. Avoid preservatives, and other chemicals. No msg. Eat vegetables. Porridge every morning is a good idea if you can have gluten. Stay warm and comfortable. Learn how to relax (I play guitar and computer games). Go to the park when the weather is nice. Stay away from toxic environments if you can.

Because healing is soooooo slow I probably will not write again for another 6 months. I do not believe I can add much value in between.

xoxo
Shikz