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July 7, 2010 Mental Stress is a KILLER The Bible says in Philippians 4:6-8, “Be careful [worried; made mentally ineffectual -my paraphrase] for nothing; but in every [single -my addition] thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. ... brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on (meditate on, concentrate on -my paraphrase) these things.” If I can learn to live like this, I will make startling progress. However, even in the midst of trials on this earth, I can definitely see HUGE PROGRESS, contrary to what I wrote in my last entry here. I might not “feel” well... far from it, but compared to 1 year ago/2 years ago/10 years ago, my life is 100% more fulfilling. (See “Progress Notes” under Guaifenesin Protocol.) I continue on Nystatin 1,000,000 units x 3 daily (I wish it didn’t have RED DYE!) I continue on other treatments listed in other progress notes. I finished the Diflucan treatment around the 1st week of April, 2010. Not sure it did much. My physical activity has greatly increased (I think I’ve lost fat/inches in my butt! My pants are baggier around that area! YES!!!) Haven’t lost weight... I am stuck on 200-205 lb... even on the high protein, low carb diet I’ve been on for years. I cut out all evening snacks but only lost a couple of pounds. CARB TOLERANCE seems to be building! I am able to eat quality nut/seeds breads twice a week, 1/2-1 slice without migraine torture. However, THE PAIN SEEMS WORSE... hhmmm, need to keep an eye on that. I KNOW THAT EATING SUGAR BRINGS ON TONS OF PAIN THE FOLLOWING DAY even tho I might be able to escape a migraine!
March 30, 2010 I’m “sick” again! I know that the candida die-off (Herx reaction) can feel like this... but then I never reap benefit of that... I don’t ever feel closer to wellness once this “flu” feeling is gone. I’ve also read that liver problems can sometimes present themselves as symptoms mimicking “flu.” Called my Naturopath today and I’ll have liver enzymes and other function studies done this week. March 27, 2010 Very disillusioned Nothing grand is happening at all with my body. I’ve got weird side effects of the Diflucan and Nystatin but am on some excellent liver nutrients. I don’t feel “ill” from the medication in the least. In fact, I’m not sure I feel ANYTHING really different - accept that the horrid constipation is a constant battle. Also, my skin is EXTREMELY dry and “prune-like” with a strange elevated, eczema-like rash that appears here and there and then is gone days later. I know that, as the candida is flushed from the body, strange things like this can happen, so I pray that I’m really ridding myself of this fungal infection that has probably been tormenting my tissues since early childhood (I had many “candida infection” symptoms growing up that were never attended to. February 13, 2010 Turns out that “rough” day was a Fibro flare. Have been on Nystatin 500,000 U three times daily for over a month now (a “pretty strong dosage” according to my pharmacist) with no noticeable changes at all... except CONSTIPATION. Started Diflucan 200 mg daily (with food) 1 week ago today. I feel “fair” most mornings (after the stiffness wears off) and then fade to FATIGUE almost every afternoon. I don’t think Diflucan is doing anything yet; this is all just the nasty ole “Fibro-flare” garbage. Need to get on a good strong herbal liver food to protect it. Have been taking garlic tabs x 2+ daily, which should help. Working really hard to stay in front of the depression that stalks me. January 16, 2010 My 1st ROUGH day is today, which is amazing as I was expecting and preparing for, at the onset of treatment and lasting at least 3 weeks, a serious “die off” Herx reaction, where the bloodstream is flooded with toxins/dead fungi. I ache all over, especially in the joints, and I had a restless night and much coughing. I drank very little water yesterday and missed my afternoon doses of Nystatin and Guai. I worked real estate many days last week and, because I was “batching it” for a week while husband was out of town, I was alone responsible for managing the house, animals, wood stove, etc. I DID IT... but he came home just in time! This is the 1st time that either of us can recall my being able to manage such a demanding schedule since “fibromyalgia” (or whatever this malady REALLY is) reared its ugly head some 9 years ago! PRAISE JESUS! Another amazing note of progress: While showing a house yesterday as one of my real estate duties, I forgot to bring the password to the lockbox. I had shown the same house to the same people the day before. With a bit of “playing around” with the box, I WAS ABLE TO RETRIEVE FROM MY MEMORY (short-term!!!) the correct combo and gave the tour! AGAIN, PRAISE JESUS. This sort of blessing has not been a part of my life for over a decade! January 4, 2010 Happy New (hopefully HEALTHIER)Year! Treatment protocol for mucosal fungal (Candida) infection begins. |