Dear Jim,
I'm not trying to tell anyone what to do; just want to put the information out
there, to help us all make informed choices. And of course, that's not to say
that my information is complete - I'm just adding what I know to the pool, so
all of us can pick and choose what's helpful for us.
And I also appreciate your adding your info / experience to the pool (as well
as everything else you've done for us, Jim. Thanks!)
A. As I said, everyone has to do what they feel is right for them. Though I
might choose not to take what you take, I'm still struggling to figure out how
my own body works; I don't claim to know enough about how yours works to tell
you what to do.
B. Please keep in mind that most doctors don't spend a whole lot of time
studying nutrition. But then again, some of them do, and may feel that even if
there are negatives, there are more positives.
C. For example, I feel like the 5,000 mg of steroids I received during the
first five days I had TM either directly or indirectly caused a lot of the
'symptoms' of TM that I struggle with. However, THAT DOESN'T MEAN THAT I
REGRET BEING GIVEN THE STEROIDS. I feel grateful for a neurologist that
diagnosed me correctly. IN OTHER WORDS, EVEN THOUGH THE STEROIDS ALSO CAUSED
PROBLEMS, IT WAS WORTH IT FOR THE GOOD IT DID. (I just wish the steroids had
come with a warning of the effect they could have on nutrients, candida, etc,
so I could have done things in the beginning to counteract it, instead of
taking all this time to figure things out, after the fact! :) But I'm
grateful to be doing as well as I'm doing.
And for all of you, with your suggestions and feedback.
Sincerely, with Aloha,
Sally
