Yesterday was one of the strangest days. I woke up feeling like complete shit. Then my dad decides to come stress me out about how I need to do something because my health is out of control, even though I was fully trying to explain how I'm trying what the dermatologist said. To that he just freaked out more, and I get it, it's scary to see me take what not only didn't work before, but only hurt. BUT it's scary enough for me on my way, I didn't need the extra worry nor stress. Then he decides he wants to take me another natural remedy doctor right then, so I had to cancel my plans. Though I do want to get better, I didn't want to go to another doctor, it was all just reminding me of last year how I went through several doctors, was out 6 weeks and still had no idea - so obviously, I didn't want to repeat any of that.
Plus, I didn't think I was giving the dermatologist's recommendations fair trail as I had only used her medication for 3 days.
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Then there was a big, stupid, ridiculous fight with my sister - so stupid and ridiculous that it's not even worth writing about.
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I am thankful for my mother however, as she absolutely warmed my heart when I came home and saw the table packed with gluten free pastas, breads & snacks. To explain why this meant so much, I'll have to remind you of that list of foods that the nutritionist told me to stay away from: tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, potatoes, all dairy products, sugars, and fried foods. Now, it was hard enough to give up those foods - especially for breakfast because without dairy my best options were basically toast and eggs.
But since, my appointment with the dermatologist Friday, that list increased and my life - especially my breakfast - became much more complicated! I remember waking up Saturday morning absolutely bewildered on what to make for breakfast. I was actually sad because I had just bought Eggo waffles and sour cream to spice things up instead of just toast and eggs and I was so excited to share some recipes here, but those plans were obviously crushed as I can't have wheat (so now toast either) and I can't have any thing with calcium (like the sour cream).
So, when I saw that table filled with gluten free snacks, I honestly teared up a bit because I was really glad to know that I had some one there for me - my mother not only sympathizes with my situation, but really wants to help.
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Though my day started off terrible because of so many reasons, it took one small action from my caring mother to make it all better. Mothers are the greatest! <3
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Thursday, October 20, 2011
DermaBULLogist
So I went to the dermatologist yesterday and didn't exactly enjoy it. I found her very rude, always trying to rush me and cutting me off, and as soon as I mentioned that I had been trying some natural remedies, she just scuffed and said "Well, that won't do anything!" Yes, natural remedies will take longer to show effects but they do work and I don't have to worry about all the side-effects.
She prescribed some medication - more anti-biotics as well as more cortisone, fun! - but I will speak to the Nutritionist first before using, or even buying, anything.
On a happier note, I'm looking forward to going to a concert tonight with my amazing boyfriend and my sister. More details on that to come! ;)
She prescribed some medication - more anti-biotics as well as more cortisone, fun! - but I will speak to the Nutritionist first before using, or even buying, anything.
On a happier note, I'm looking forward to going to a concert tonight with my amazing boyfriend and my sister. More details on that to come! ;)
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Why I've been M.I.A.
I'm very disappointed that I haven't been posting anything but I've been so discouraged because I've been going through a very hard time lately. There were many disappointments going on in my life - school and my relationships being the ones with the biggest impact. It's so heartbreaking to know how much effort you put into school or a relationship only to have them disappoint you. I will probably get in that in a later post as I'm not quite ready to just yet.
Then there is my health. I have always been one to be in great health at all times, but lately, it's been the complete opposite. Earlier on this year, I got really sick and was out of school for 6 weeks. It was a very stressful time for me because right before I got so sick, my laptop crashed and I lost all my notes. This all happened right before finals. So not only was I worrying about how I was going to study without my notes, but I was worrying about what was going on with my health and how I was even going to write my exams! I went through 5 different doctors, including one at a hospital, and they all had different opinions on what was happening to me: some said it was a viral infection, others strep throat, pharyngitis, mono, and so on. To this day I still don't know what it was. I was just glad that I was finally able to eat a real meal (not just water and crackers) and get out of bed.
Though I may not be sick like I was, being so sick and taking so many different kinds of medications, has taken a HUGE toll on my body, especially since I had been so accustomed to rarely needing any medication at all. That and all the other stress of everything going on in my life has really messed with my health.
Over the summer, I started to get some dry spots here and there and figured it was a heat rash or something due to the hot weather - especially since I spent weeks in Rome and Madrid in extreme heat! (Maybe I'll say more about that amazing trip later - maybe.)
When I got back, my skin was much worse and it was getting cooler outside, so I doubted it was just a heat rash, and so I went to my family doctor, who was pretty much useless - not surprisingly. I went to another doctor who said I needed to see a dermatologist and gave me a cream for the meantime. I waited a week for the dermatologist to call me to make an appointment - nothing. So I, sick of waiting and not willing to let this get any worse, went to a Nutritionist who specializes in natural remedies. I was attended right away and while I only got a call from the Dermatologist today for an appointment tomorrow, I have already seen the Nutritionist twice and will be seeing her a third time later on this week.
I'll admit that it was overwhelming to hear all that was going on and wrong with my body, but I was very glad that I went to go see her. I felt like I finally understood what was going on and that there was hope. She spent a good hour with me and explained everything really well. I won't go into too much detail but basically my immune system is very, very weak due to all the anti-biotics and such that I was taking during those 6 weeks as well as the cortisone - a steriod hormone - I was taking for my skin. All of this also had a big effect on other parts of body like my blood and liver.
I have much faith in natural remedies because I know what I am putting into my body and it is all natural and not toxic to my body at all - it only does good and has no scary side-effects - unlike all the other medications I was on.
So, for starters, I have to start a better diet and avoid certain foods such as: tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, potatoes, all dairy products, and sugars. It's not easy giving up all those delicious foods which are usually part of my everyday diet, but I do believe it is worth it. I'm also trying a few other things but I will probably go over that in another post - this is much too long as it is!
I really want to continue posting, as I really do enjoying doing so and I hope to share my progress with these struggles, my tips, and just other fun things because life is short and is meant to be enjoyed and shared.
I hope everyone has a great day and stays healthy! :)<3
Then there is my health. I have always been one to be in great health at all times, but lately, it's been the complete opposite. Earlier on this year, I got really sick and was out of school for 6 weeks. It was a very stressful time for me because right before I got so sick, my laptop crashed and I lost all my notes. This all happened right before finals. So not only was I worrying about how I was going to study without my notes, but I was worrying about what was going on with my health and how I was even going to write my exams! I went through 5 different doctors, including one at a hospital, and they all had different opinions on what was happening to me: some said it was a viral infection, others strep throat, pharyngitis, mono, and so on. To this day I still don't know what it was. I was just glad that I was finally able to eat a real meal (not just water and crackers) and get out of bed.
Though I may not be sick like I was, being so sick and taking so many different kinds of medications, has taken a HUGE toll on my body, especially since I had been so accustomed to rarely needing any medication at all. That and all the other stress of everything going on in my life has really messed with my health.
Over the summer, I started to get some dry spots here and there and figured it was a heat rash or something due to the hot weather - especially since I spent weeks in Rome and Madrid in extreme heat! (Maybe I'll say more about that amazing trip later - maybe.)
When I got back, my skin was much worse and it was getting cooler outside, so I doubted it was just a heat rash, and so I went to my family doctor, who was pretty much useless - not surprisingly. I went to another doctor who said I needed to see a dermatologist and gave me a cream for the meantime. I waited a week for the dermatologist to call me to make an appointment - nothing. So I, sick of waiting and not willing to let this get any worse, went to a Nutritionist who specializes in natural remedies. I was attended right away and while I only got a call from the Dermatologist today for an appointment tomorrow, I have already seen the Nutritionist twice and will be seeing her a third time later on this week.
I'll admit that it was overwhelming to hear all that was going on and wrong with my body, but I was very glad that I went to go see her. I felt like I finally understood what was going on and that there was hope. She spent a good hour with me and explained everything really well. I won't go into too much detail but basically my immune system is very, very weak due to all the anti-biotics and such that I was taking during those 6 weeks as well as the cortisone - a steriod hormone - I was taking for my skin. All of this also had a big effect on other parts of body like my blood and liver.
I have much faith in natural remedies because I know what I am putting into my body and it is all natural and not toxic to my body at all - it only does good and has no scary side-effects - unlike all the other medications I was on.
So, for starters, I have to start a better diet and avoid certain foods such as: tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, potatoes, all dairy products, and sugars. It's not easy giving up all those delicious foods which are usually part of my everyday diet, but I do believe it is worth it. I'm also trying a few other things but I will probably go over that in another post - this is much too long as it is!
I really want to continue posting, as I really do enjoying doing so and I hope to share my progress with these struggles, my tips, and just other fun things because life is short and is meant to be enjoyed and shared.
I hope everyone has a great day and stays healthy! :)<3
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