And medicine finds nothing

[CorsairMac]

My brother tells me to just tell people life and it makes it so much simpler!
Cinnamon, peppers, diary - all dairy, strawberries, all tree fruits cept apples (crossing my fingers on that one), soy, almost all nuts, chocolate, corn, garlic, all seafood including most fresh fish, yeast, *cigh* that's all I can remember right now. I also don't process sugars right so no potatoes, oats, sugars, bee honey, and I have to be careful with grains and legumes. and that's just the food allergies/sensativities! Anymore, when I get sick - the first thing I look at is what I ate which is why it takes me longer to go to the doctor and find out I may actually be really sick!! LOL

good luck on the ginger, let us know how it works out.

[LBTC]

Corsair.....OMG! I should have asked what you *can* eat!! Good thing you have cycling for enjoyment!!

~T~

[Deanna]

Hi, everyone!
When I saw the homeopathic practitioner, she kind of scared me. But she did see a digestive problem that would be a contributor. Told me to stop taking almost all of my supplements, drink ginger root tea (the real stuff, not the bagged stuff), take this stuff called USNEA and Royal Jelly....and to stop eating bran and use ground flax seeds instead.

I'm familiar with homeopathics (I worked for a homeopathic pharmaceutical company for 5+ years), and this sounds like something prescribed by a naturapath, not a homepath. Most homeopathic remedies end in a number and a letter, for example Usnea 10X or 6C and need to be taken when your mouth is "clean" as the remedies are extremely dilute and can easily be counteracted. If your not seeing results (though usnea is indicated for headaches in the Materia Medica), make sure you ingest nothing but water for 20 minutes before or after your dosage. It can be very time consuming to find the exact (and they are very specific) homeopathic remedy for what ails you, but when you do it's AMAZINGLY effective.

[LBTC]

Thanks for the info, Deanna!

I called her a homeopathic practitioner. In fairness, I don't know what she calls herself. During the consultation she spoke a lot about homeopathy, however the diagnosis was based on my answers to her questions and a look at my irises..and the usnea is clearly labeled as a herbal dietary supplement.

I've had one full day ginger-free and last night I already felt more like me!! Now, if I can manage a couple of days without cheese, too......hmmmmm

The rain here is wicked, so tonight it's kickboxing, not riding. It's still something... which is better than nothing!!

Wish me luck and thank you!
~T~

[CorsairMac]

funny - you've been on my mind today! Good to hear you feel better after a day without ginger....as for the cheese - I have a friend who is allergic to dairy. Everytime she eats it she gets a little tickle cough. Now she Knows she's not supposed to eat dairy, but she's decided in her world that a tickle cough is worth her having cream in her coffe or cheese with her food. I guess it's just a matter of what you're willing to tolerate in order to have something you want.

[LBTC]

Aw, so nice to know you're thinking of little ole' me!!

The day has been good! Funny how what would have been a slightly better than average energy day for me 5 months ago is now a fantastic day! I feel great!

I can't believe that I still have some energy left! yahoo!

Kickboxing was great. I need to eat earlier, though...some of those pushups were HARD! heehee

I've struggled since I got home trying to think of what to eat without cheese....I'm microwaving a potato and boiling eggs and I'll have some mushrooms and peppers on the side. that should do me!

Day 2 without ginger and the folks at work have noticed a difference. Apparently, I didn't look as grey today. yay!

And, yeah, I agree. If you know just what the allergy is, and all that it does, you may be able to tolerate it sometimes in moderation, in order to enjoy your favourite things. It's all about joy, right?

I feel so lucky to be part of this forum! you gals are amazing!

Namaste,
~T~

[CorsairMac]

can you tolerate tofu?.....you can use that was a cheese substitute. There are also cheeses made with alternatives, my problem is they all have casien (sp) which is a milk byproduct so they're no go for me.

[LBTC]

tofu cheese?

oh, there is so much for me to learn!

I wonder if my hick-town grocery store has that!

~T~

[RoadRaven]

Tofu would be great if you can locate it, easy to digest and a low rate of allergy problems
Its pretty tasteless on its own, but mix it up with the food you can tolerate, and it makes a filling source of protein
I have made both yummy desserts and tasty savoury dishes with it - its very versatile

[CorsairMac]

Hey LBTC: were on my mind: wondering how you were doing today?...did you get to do that ride last night??


Oops....thanks for the catch Raven!

[RoadRaven]

Who you talking to Corsair?
Me confused...

[LBTC]

Hi, ladies!

thank you, thank you, thank you!

today was great! last night was a road ride - I even posted my km's on bikejournal....and I'll post tonight's mountain bike ride, too!

health-wise...day 3 ginger-free went very well. my friend went to see the same the "naturopath" for a treatment and they talked about me some. my friend told her how I'd stopped on the ginger tea and that I think I may be allergic. when the lady heard it burns, she thought....maybe I'm forming an ulcer. not to leave any stone unturned, I looked it up. I had no idea that fatigue is a symptom of peptic ulcer. Or that most ulcers are caused by a bacterial infection. Or that the most useful over the counter anything to take for it is DGL which is an extract of licorice root. I've been drinking licorice tea as the antidote for my other allergy for years!!

with that in mind, I read what ulcer patients should do and followed along a little bit....

I made sure I did not eat later than 3:30 before my 6:30 ride. I drank licorice tea with my last meal....(my tummy was starting to feel "acidic")...I have now eaten potato and cheese and some veggies. I think the licorice tea will be helpful. tomorrow I look for DGL.

my stomach was not bothersome on the ride at all. and I was talking a mile a minute, so I'd say I have pretty good energy. I feel great now - just want to get my mountain bike fit as well as my road bike!!

and, yes, I can get tofu here, but do they make cheese flavoured tofu? I mean, cheese is good for protein, and for melting (tofu doesn't melt, does it?), but it's the flavour I love!! Do they make a tofu cheese substitute that is even remotely close for cooking or something? that would be so cool!!

hahaha!

I'm so happy now! yay! thank you for your awesome support!!

Namaste,
~T~

[oroight]

[QUOTE=LBTC]Hi, everyone!

Well, I've had very few rides in the last few weeks. I've dropped out of the two races I was going to do.

I've been tested for a barage of ailments, and all of my tests read normal. (edit: for those who missed the earlier thread...I keep getting sick this training season)

Hi LBTC
lm sorry lm just I just have to ask,,,

Did your doc test for celiac disease ?,-when you can't tolerate gluten,
fatigue,headaches,bloating are just a few of the symptoms you mentioned ?
Gluten is in wheat oats rye barley and is in lots and lots of processed foods too?
Or maybe your allergic to wheat?
best luck with your health
oroight

[CorsairMac]

LBTC: they do make soy cheese, and rice cheese and I can't remember the others. You could try any of those for your "cheese needs"!

[RoadRaven]

[QUOTE=oroight]

Hi, everyone!

Well, I've had very few rides in the last few weeks. I've dropped out of the two races I was going to do.


oroight

Welcome to the forums, oroight
You road race?