Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis

I was at the nuerologist for my annual checkup recently and was being checked over thoroughly by the registrar. She found some altered sensation in my right leg that did not impact function at all, unless you included my bad attitude that came with it. I was strongly urged to commence yet another MS drug, my best effort was to say I would think about it.

I took the brochure to read. What is with the pictures in thoe brochures & what do they have to do with MS? Anyway, I'm not going to take the drugs.

I was in the library the following week & a book caught my eye called Happy Healthy Gut by Jennifer Browne.

I had a copy of Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis by George Jelinek and had read Recovering From Multiple Sclerosis too & had promised myself that I would switch to the program if I had another relapse. The problem was that I also had digestive issues, which is why I was so excited about Happy Healthy Gut when I picked it up. Jennifer Browne said in her book that a vegan diet could correct digestive issues & the book is full of personal stories.

I went to the nuerologist Tuesday,  the following Wednesday I read Happy Healthy Gut then switched to the recovery program Thursday! It is now a month and a day later & my digestive issues have settled right down. I have had them for 9 years & after so much pain & trouble I am still scared, but I am trying something new every few days & so far it has all been good.

So far my improvements have been

• More energy. As long as I don't overdo the snacking I have had heaps of energy and enjoyed exercise much more than I had been.
• No constipation. I stopped laxatives after 1 week & all has been well!
• As I have stopped coffee, I drank copious amounts of decafe, I am no longer looking for the loo everywhere I go. That is pretty awesome too. My new favourite drink is licorice tea.
• No boils. I was getting them with my menstral cycles and this time I got no new boils which I am also excited about. 
• General improvement in cognitive function. Its early days but I am able to recall things quicker and with more clarity I feel.

• Lessened MS symptoms. My relapse was minimal but the tingling in my right leg is greatly decreased and is now barely noticeable unless I really focus on it being there, which I don't of course.

I look forward to even more improvements and no new relapses.