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Yes, stress certainly does not help. I would definitely like to read that book, thanks!
susannabellajane – I’m so sorry :(
I can share my (limited) experience thus far, as it may help someone else. I am newly diagnosed (2 years this summer). My symptoms are mild, but I am concerned with the long term and maximizing my chances.
My naturopath does condone raw food, from what I understand, as a way to support the body. There is a long list of stuff I need to avoid – gluten, refined sugar, nightshade veg (peppers, eggplant, etc), corn, soy, peanuts…I think that’s it, ha ha.
I’m currently not on any medication, and I hope to keep it that way! One thing I have yet to implement, and I really should, is a daily smoothie with a tbsp of turmeric (an antiinflammatory).
Skinnoz, can I ask what your symptoms are and how you know you had it?
Forgot to add legumes to my avoid list!
In retrospect, things were probably brewing for me since my early 20’s (I’m 34), but I had no idea. My 1st indication that something was wrong happend 2 summers ago. I woke one morning a bit groggy for no apparent reason. This progressed quickly to the feeling of a tight band around my ribcage, squeezing tight. My back hurt, like I had steel rods running up and down my spine. If I tucked my chin forward, I had the sensation of an electric shock running up my spine (there’s a name for that, don’t recall what it is at the moment…). My right hand tightened up, and I lost sensation in my fingers. Both of my feet felt as though they were wrapped in cotton when I tried to walk. It was not fun, I was in a great deal of discomfort.
My symptoms peaked after 3 weeks, then subsided over 3 months. In the meantime, I had been for a series of bloodtests and an MRI. Apparently it was text book for MS. I also saw a specialist.
I haven’t had anymore attacks, at least nothing so dramatic. My right hand still isn’t quite the same. Some days, especially when I am fatigued, it tightens up on me somewhat. For some reason, my left big toe has been numb for a few months. But that’s about it.