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  1. Rachel--24
    Matilda, I think its all great! Just the fact that you are taking steps to improve your health and to understand some of the things that might be going on with your body is FANTASTIC. None of us have all of the answers...the important thing is that we're trying to improve our situation and learning alot through the process. I know so much...
  2. Rachel--24
    It started raining here a few days ago....my head symptoms got noticeably worse. I feel better when its hot out. I dont know about humidity since we dont get alot of it here. I usually dont notice a worsening of symptoms during rain....but this time I did. It could have been anything else but isnt dampness suppossed to worsen candida symptoms? Maybe...
  3. Rachel--24
    Hey peeps. Quick drive-by....seems like I've got some reading to do. I've been posting on other threads...its not always the "safest" thing to do....but I'm a brave girl (especially in my pink shirt). I'm still wearing pink and life continues to be GREAT. I havent been getting crazy with foods or anything but I'm just feeling good...
  4. Rachel--24
    I dont know if any actual studies have been done. There is a large portion of the population who will test positive for Lyme without having symptoms....this is known. They are not false positives....people dont become symptomatic unless their immune system is unable to handle the infection. Basically a person can live with Lyme for many years (possibly...
  5. Rachel--24
    I do believe that these conditions are real....real in the sense that they have specific symptoms and definately very real to the person who's suffering from it. IBS is real.....something is truelly irritating the bowels and causing symptoms. Fibro and CFS are real in the same way. I also believe that if we really dig for the answers we dont have to live...
  6. Rachel--24
    Not as bad as it used to be but not gone completely. My jaw doesnt hurt nearly what it used to...depends on what I'm eating and what I'm doing for detox, etc. I'm told its because my lymphatic system is so plugged up....drainage is poor and this causes stuff to build up...which leads to imflammation and pain. When it gets to the point where I'm feeling...
  7. Rachel--24
    Here's more info. about the testing. Yes, I am stressing the importance of using one of the better labs. I think its an important issue that most people who are diagnosed with Fibro or CFS are not even aware of. If they've been tested for Lyme and told they dont have it....thats what they believe. Because of the lack...
  8. Rachel--24
    I'm not sure where you got the impression there's only one lab in the world that can diagnose Lyme?? There are many labs....some are better than others. Igenex is a speciality lab...other labs such as Quest do not specialize in tick-borne diseases and are not nearly as sensitive...meaning most positive Lyme cases are missed. Another lab which is recommended...
  9. Rachel--24
    Tiffany, I'll try to look for the study later...it was probably sometime last year that I read that so I'll have to do some digging around. Right now I'm off to work. I *can* tell you for sure that it wasnt anything I found on PubMed. This was more of a discovery that Dr.'s are making.....taking groups of people diagnosed with Fibro and CFS.....
  10. Rachel--24
    I would be concerned about Lyme with these symptoms. Most cases of Fibro are actually Lyme...thats from studies that have been done. I cant remember the exact percentage but it was high...somewhere around 90%. Lyme is *everywhere* now....whether its reported or not....people have it in every state. Most people dont ever see a rash or any evidence indicating...
  11. Rachel--24
    Detoxification *is* the key. These illnesses would not occur if the body were not overwhelmed with toxins. My entire treatment program is based on detoxification...thats what it takes to become well. Allergies and symptoms of chronic illness are a result of a toxic overload. The toxins accumulate....its never just one toxin that is making someone sick...
  12. Rachel--24
    I have seen this research and YES...its true that the autistic children, people such as myself...as well as those diagnosed with CFS or Fibromyalgia often do have blocked detox systems. If there were no problems detoxing...there would be no illness. Impaired detoxification is a common factor in chronic illness. The real question is *why*???? Why is...
  13. Rachel--24
    I would say the same thing as Carla...if the symptoms are not clearing up on a gluten-free diet...if there is only temporary improvement...or if there is a worsening of symptoms....look into other problems. Of course it does take some time to really determine how the diet is working for you. I was gluten-free for a few months before I started acknowledging...
  14. Rachel--24
    I cant say with 100% certainty that mercury is the cause of my gluten intolerance...but *something* certainly caused it.....prior to this event I had absolutely no problems with gluten. Also I continued to have additional food intolerance and sensitivities after eliminating gluten which led me to believe there was much more to this then a gluten intolerance...
  15. Rachel--24
    I had no health problems until 5 years ago (at age 31). I was healthy as a child and never had any problems with any foods. I was never sick and I had never experienced sensitivities to environmental allergens, chemicals or foods until 5 years ago. I got hit with it all at once. All of my sensitivities/symptoms came on after some dental work. ...
  16. Rachel--24
    This is more common than most would ever imagine. Its not uncommon to have more than one issue going on. Also, since Celiac requires a "trigger"...any type of stress on the body can trigger the genes. Thus many people with Lyme also have Celiac.
  17. Rachel--24
    Yes...Celiac is genetic....so those who do not carry these genes do not necessarily require a life-long gluten-free diet. If they can identify and resolve what might be causing their gluten intolerance...it may be something that they can overcome with proper treatment. I do not carry Celiac genes. My concern is that in saying that EVERY person with...
  18. Rachel--24
    I'm gluten intolerant (non-Celiac). At this point I have no reason to believe that this is indeed a life-long situation for me. I'm working with some great Dr.'s and its definately possible for some people to lose this intolerance with treatment of underlying issues and healing. Everyone is different...I'm told I will have to wait until I'm well to...
  19. Rachel--24
    TS, On Igenex's site it says this... (IGeneX is now performing a courtesy PCR on serum if whole blood is ordered and vice versa if both serum and whole blood are received.) It sounds like they will do the PCR for both as long as the whole blood is ordered and they have a sample of both the whole blood and the serum.They will have the serum because...
  20. Rachel--24
    TS, The Western Blots are available to you....those are the tests you really need right now. I wouldnt bother with ordering the whole panel....just have your Dr. order the Western Blots. The other tests in the panel are not as sensitive. Just stick with the Western Blots and you'll save yourself some money. If necessary, you can order one of...
  21. Rachel--24
    If you would be interested in a link to where my quote came from there are definately better ways to ask. Maybe one of the other posters here could give you an example since they seem to be able to ask in a more appropriate manner which does not come across as being rude. Also, I'm actually not trying to get into yet ANOTHER endless discussion with you...
  22. Rachel--24
    Julie, I think the lymph system is really important. The liver and the lymph system are where most of the body's detoxification is taking place. If these arent functioning well....we end up feeling pretty bad. My Dr.'s are always talking about how important it is to keep things moving....exercise, chi machine, rebounding...whatever it takes to...
  23. Rachel--24
    I think its pretty well accepted that pathogenic fungal infections, parasites and other gut infections can and *do* lead to a leaky gut situation. There are other reasons for the development of leaky gut....but gut infections are definately *highly* associated with LGS. I have not seen anything to the contrary...and my Dr.'s have not told me anything...
  24. Rachel--24
    Julie...in the beginning I had the same problems with extreme temp. changes and all the severe symptoms. I was totally disabled by my illness at that time. Now that I've improved I can tell that the colder my body temp is the more I'm having problems moving my bowels and the more "allergic" I become. This is something that one of my Dr.'s has stressed...
  25. Rachel--24
    PART 2 So...on top of these positive changes....all of a sudden this past week I'm getting all this attention from customers/co-workers....and the only thing different about me is the freakin PINK SHIRT. WTH?? Its very bizzarre...I cant see any obvious physical changes in me. Yesterday my co-worker was teasing me about having all of these...
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