Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained

My journey to try to detox because of multiple chemical sensitivity has taken a slight turn. It seems the intestinal repair the naturopathic doctor recommended caused stomach problems. With my many other ailments, I have GERD and it was getting very bad. I stopped the repair complex.

It’s funny how these alternative doctors think nothing of having you spend money. But, I must say some of them can be very helpful.

I haven’t gone back to the naturopathic doctor yet. I went to see an nutritionist instead. She wants me to stick to the blood test results diet, and then after a month or two start reintroducing foods I am mildly intolerant of. This is an elimination diet.

The problem I’m having lately is a tightness and lump in my throat. I’m assuming it’s gastro related. I’m using Zegerid for almost two weeks now and my GERD is better, but the tightness on my throat still happens.

I guess I’ll have to see an ENT. The throat problem can stem from one of three things: multiple sclerosis, an allergic reaction, and GERD. Well, actually there is a 4th possibility, a hiatal hernia. It’s very important to find out which is the cause.

Oh, I just bought a book, The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Detoxing Your Body by Delia Quigley. I haven’t had a chance to read it yet, but when I do, I’ll let you know how it is.

Until next time,
Karen Cioffi