Hope For Healing

[sandsurfgirl]

Last year at this time I was starting to get extremely ill from my undiagnosed celiac disease. In addition to alternating constipation and diarrhea and gut pain, I was having major dizzy spells, constant sinus infections, joint pain, fatigue so bad it was hard to function, uncontrollable asthma attacks, anxiety attacks constantly so bad I had to pull over while driving so I wouldn't pass out from hyperventilating, numbness in my hands, headaches. I was on so many drugs I had to keep a chart of when to take what and check them off so I wouldn't forget. The doctors had no clue what was wrong with me. I ended up in the ER thinking i was going to die and the beautiful ER doc finally diagnosed me after scores and legions of doctors and specialists couldn't.

So the beautiful thing is this. We live near the beach and every year they build a big sand burm to protect the houses right on the water. The kids all climb it and sled down it on boogie boards or even sleds. Last year I couldn't do it. I would try to climb it and I would get so winded I couldn't. So my husband would take my two kids on there while I sat and watched. It was awful not being able to play with my small children and just having to watch them and not participate.

We went to the burm last week and I got so nervous. Even though I'm feeling great on the gluten free diet and have been able to work out for several months now, that burm seemed like a huge obstacle. And it took me a full 6 months to recover so I've only been feeling good for a few months. So I climbed and guess what! No winded feeling! I decided to sled and it was great so I went again. I finally got brave and surfed the darn thing! I stood up on my boogie board and surfed it over and over until my quads were burning.

I am so thankful for that wonderful man who finally figured out what was destroying my life and gave me my life back again. And gave my kids their mommy back too.

I'm so looking forward to Thanksgiving and Christmas this year being well and being able to truly enjoy it and celebrate.

Newbies, if it's hard right now, STAY THE COURSE. It was into my 7th month gluten free before I had ONE completely symptom free day. Now I'm working out like crazy, surfing sand burms, running and playing with my kids and generally feeling great.

[MelindaLee]

Hey Girl,

So glad to hear your wonderful story. I too feel so much better, most days I don't even care that I can't eat some foods.

We have lots to be thankful for! This is a great week to remember that!

Melinda

[Judy3]

Thank you for your story, I'm a newbie diagnosed 11 days ago. I've been on the gluten free diet since 11/08/10 and I feel pretty good already. Still some pain in my belly but the doc said that would take time to heal. I'm happy to see that if I stick with this, regardless of how hard it is right now maybe just maybe I can get MY life back. Seeing the dietician at the hospital next Friday to try to figure this out as I have Diabetes and Celiac and a ton of food allergies Right now I'm pretty much eating vegies and fruit, rice crackers and cottage cheese. Don't like meat much but I will learn to eat it again I guess. Seasoning seasoning seasoning (I buy direct from a spice vendor so I know they are pure)

Again thank you

*Judy

[Charlie's Girl]

Thanks. I needed this.

I really appreciate you taking the time to post this message of hope.

((((hugs))))

[Looking for answers]

I know that Burm...seal beach, right? I could walk there in five minutes from my house. So glad to hear of your recovery. I remember when I was really sick a few years ago, a turning point for me to get help was not being to run after my kite. Anyways, so glad you're doing better and joining others on sand sliding

[sandsurfgirl]

I know that Burm...seal beach, right? I could walk there in five minutes from my house. So glad to hear of your recovery. I remember when I was really sick a few years ago, a turning point for me to get help was not being to run after my kite. Anyways, so glad you're doing better and joining others on sand sliding

Yes! You and Wolicki and I need to go out to dinner. She and I are really close friends. Beachwood BBQ!

[Charlie's Girl]

Yes! You and Wolicki and I need to go out to dinner. She and I are really close friends. Beachwood BBQ!

I'll drive down from the South Bay if you want to make it a foursome.

[sandsurfgirl]

I'll drive down from the South Bay if you want to make it a foursome.

I am so in need of a gluten free night out!!

[Charlie's Girl]

I am so in need of a gluten free night out!!

Let's do it!

[Looking for answers]

Absolutely! I would love to meet you three.

[Mama Melissa]

aww its nice to hear something positive good for you sweetie:) I wished i didnt live so far away i could really use a gluten-free night out as well:)