Here's To My Health, Part Two

So continuing my story....

I have always had a low body temperature.  It has always been 97.6 degrees or lower...I was always told this was normal.  Not a problem, right?  Wrong!  There is a doctor,
Dr. Denis Wilson, who has found a phenomenon  with some people known as Wilson's Thyroid Syndrome or in other words, a low body temperature. 

This syndrome causes a variety of issues because it has an effect on the thyroid gland.  Now, if you go back and look at problems I have had, it seems that some of my medical problems might have started because of this syndrome.  My mother has this syndrome.  She now has been officially diagnosed with thyroid disease and three-quarters of her heart not functioning.  I believe if she had been treated for this syndrome a long time ago, this would not be the case. 

I'm getting ahead of myself.  I finally talked my hubby into letting me go to a nauturopathic doctor.  I knew several people who had been to her and they all had positive experiences.  Sure enough, I had some food intolerance issues.  Remember that leg rash.  The leg rash that the M.D. did not know what it was or what caused it but he could give me some steroids or Prednisone...No, thank you..."Pills are made to be sold, not taken.."  ...  I had had that rash for five years.  I figured it was something I was gonna have to live with like I did the back pain for many years....within three weeks, the leg rash was gone.  I lost 20 lbs. without even trying to cut back on what I ate...other than avoid the foods that I have an intolerance to according to my naturopath. 

One day, while sitting in her office, I read the sign "Do not take over-the-counter painkillers, allergy medications...etc., etc."  and the thought was 'uh-oh'.  I've taken this stuff all my life.  "All of these medications can cause an impairment with your thyroid gland."   Great!  Just Great!  I've gone and damaged myself for good.  This was before I talked with my naturopath about Wilson's Syndrome.  I was still having some issues.  In fact, I was there because I had been feeling poorly for quite some time.  Getting worse instead of better.  When I first started, I felt great right away.  Then I went on an eating plan to try and lose weight and wound up really doing some damage to myself.  I had been reading about the Wilson's Syndrome and thought I'm gonna ask her about it. 

The reason for this long posting, I FEEL SO MUCH BETTER.  Through the dieting, I found that I get back pains if I eat sugar.  I can do okay with small amounts of sugar like honey or maple syrup, but any kind of refined sugar and it immediately shows up in my left hip area which is where the back spasms always start.  Weird huh?  Then after being on the thyroid treatment, I notice almost all of my symptoms are gone.  So between changing my diet and dealing with a thyroid issue which the AMA refuses to recognize unless forced to by strong-minded individuals, I am now better.  So much better that I figure I should tell my story although I know there are some who will label me as another 'crazy conspiracy theorist' who just doesn't know what they are talking about much less being able to document it.  I am talking about years of chronic pain, debilitating fatigue, muscle aches for no reason, taking two or three days to recover from one task, allergies, rashes, headaches, mood swings, (ask my husband about that one ;) ) night vision problems...I'm talking about all kinds of things going on that are now better because of two things changed...my diet and my thyroid treatment.   I avoid my food intolerances and I'm receiving a thyroid medication for my thyroid which hopefully will help my thyroid heal itself. 

If you have a low body temperature below 98.6 degrees, try to find a doctor who will help you.  There are some out there who do care.  I would suggest you not pursue this lightly as the medication is not a fix it all.  It really helps those who need it, but it really hurts those who do not need it. 

So with all of this said and shared, I really hope someone might find this useful.  Some websites that have helped me through this are:  Earthclinic , Wilson's Syndrome and my doctors at The Windrose Naturopathic Clinic. 

I really feel like the Lord, Jesus Christ, has led me to find the answer to my many complaints and illness.  For so many years, my health has hindered me.  I am finding healing not only physically but spiritually and emtionally.  God truly does not want us ill.  I also have found answers at this website, MSG Myth .  May God bless you as you seek to find healing for yourself.