I've been doing a lot of reading about genetics, B12 deficiency, Paleo diet and test results. I'm trying to educate myself for my next appointment with Shellie. I watched a one and a half hour video today about the MTHFR gene and what happens when it doesn't work correctly. It was fascinating! I learned a lot even though there were some things I did not understand at all. I tried to focus on the B12 stuff this time around and what the protocol is for dealing with the issues I'm dealing with. One of the things that really stuck out for me was that I have to get protein in my diet. I'm going to check into the Paleo diet more and see if it is something that I could sustain. My eating hasn't been great the last couple of days because I'm not all that hungry. In fact, I don't think I've had anything at all to eat yet today and it's almost 2:30pm. That's not good. I have to get back on track with my eating as soon as possible. It's hard though because I am so tired and have absolutely no energy. It's hard to stand for very long. I think I will make myself a turkey and cheese bagel though just so I have something. I'm running low on a lot of things but don't have the energy to go to the store today. I'll try to go in the morning. I guess a banana would be good to eat too. Just something to get some food in my stomach. I'm not strong enough right now to make a juice. It takes too much energy to get all the fruits and veggies ready and then stand there and juice it all. Even though it only takes about 10 minutes total I just can't do it today. That's how bad I'm feeling. I'm anxious to get my test results back from Shellie. I want to know what my B12 and D3 are doing along with the hormones she is testing. I won't be surprised if it all comes back normal though. I made a complimentary 15 minute appointment with a doctor in California. I don't know what she can tell me in 15 minutes but I'm happy to talk to her. Her consult fee is really high so I don't know if I would follow up with her at this time (I'll have to save up for whomever I consult with) but I'm grateful that she gives out so much information and is willing to talk to me for 15 minutes. I'd like to see a genetics doctor through my insurance but I don't know that they would be of much help. I'll talk to Shellie about it and see what she thinks. I can always do my own consult with someone on the phone if a genetics doctor isn't in the cards. I'll just have to put money aside until I can afford it. It will have to be done eventually. But first I think I need to change my diet and wait on test results before I do anything. The video I watched cautioned everyone to not just start dumping supplements into your body all at once. There are steps to be taken first and then adding the supplements one at a time every three days. There is a lot to digest but I'm doing my best to understand and take it all in.
The cleaning lady is here right now so I'll wait until she leaves to get something to eat. I'm feeling kind of hungry right now which is good. I'll start with a banana and work my way up to a sandwich if I can. I have to do what is easy at this point because I'm so low on energy. I know if I eat better I will feel better but the paradox is that I don't have the get up and go to do anything. Mornings are better for me and since I only slept about 2 hours last night I'm even more tired than usual. I'll have to make a point of going to bed by 10pm tonight and not staying up all night doing research. I also put a binder together of all my lab results, genetic testing and symptoms. It's all in one place now. It will be easier to deal with that way. I can take it with me to my appointments if I need to but probably won't have a great need to do that this next time. I'll just bring the page that has my questions on it. Being organized is my thing and just knowing that I have that binder makes me feel better.
There are about 6 fires burning in Colorado right now and the smoke from some of them is reaching us in Colorado Springs. It's been hazy and smells like a campfire outside. It's irritating my throat and eyes. These fires will be burning for days or longer so there's not much relief in sight unless the wind blows in a different direction. I'm using the inhaler Shellie gave me but I'm not sure if it's helping or hurting. I'm going to ask on the STTM board if it is hurting me to use it. I don't think it's helping with the air hunger yet but I guess I won't know if I don't use it consistently. I won't use it though if people on the board say it can be harmful to someone in my situation.
Bayou has been in her kennel for almost 3 hours now. She's being so good today. I can't wait to let her out once the cleaning lady is done. I'm grateful to have someone clean the house though because there is no way I could do it. Just doing the dishes and laundry is plenty for me. And I have to be up by 8:30am tomorrow because the guy is coming to mow the lawn at 9am. David was thinking of going up to Denver with Gabe tomorrow but I don't think he'll end up doing that. I'd prefer that he stay home. He wouldn't have to leave until about 11am but I'd like him to be home with me tomorrow. I miss him when he is at work. I get lonely sometimes. Lynn didn't answer her phone so I haven't really had anyone to talk to and I have so much going on that I want to talk about. I'm sure she'll call me later when she gets up. I think she was up all night too.
That's it for now. The cleaning lady is almost done. David will be home soon too. He was going to look at some golf clubs after work (he got off at 1:30pm today because he went in very early). The pace will pick up a bit once Sharon is done and David gets home. It's not that I have to do a lot it just gets busy once Bayou is out of her kennel and wants to go in and out. Plus I need to do something for dinner. I'll probably just heat up leftovers for David and make a sandwich for myself. Okay, this is really it for now. LOL
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