Re: Jelinek diet discussion
Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2013 1:47 pm
Hi, my first symptoms of MS (left below knee weakness and optic neuritis) were in 1997. I have had a total of 4 children(1994 - 2001). I had a stressful life event (daughter developed leukemia 2003) and I was then diagnosed 1 1/2 years later (when my immune system was probably the weakest) left leg weakness and optic neuritis. I had 5 lesions at that time per MRI. Not much symptoms after that just not able to run without my children laughing at me!
My husband then passed away suddenly (another stressful event) and about 1 year later my balance and my leg have gotten progressively worse.
I have alot of stress being a single mom of 4 children.
I had the "liberation treatment " done in Jan of 2012 - which changed my balance from 65% to about 95% better for approx. 6 months and then things progressively returned and maybe even got a little worse with my leg but balance is about 65-70% again.
I do not walk with any assisstance but bump in to alot of things if my path is narrow! lol
I have to walk then rest and walk then rest....my daughter says i'm like a battery, when I get drained I sit or lie and recharge for 5 min then up again at it for awhile!
I have followed the Dr George Jelinick diet since mid November 2012, while it was a little hit to my digestive system, I think my body is used to it now.
I eat either salmon or white fish/talapia every day or other day. I do not eat dairy products or red meat. i have made an exception and allow myself chicken every 1-2 weeks.
I eat alot of (chick peas,mixed beans,ect as my other source of protein)
The only thing I ever notice for changes in my symptoms is the weather changes(barometric pressure changes) i also notice changes like clock work in August and late February or March ( live in Canada), stress (my leg immediately gets worse!), if I have to urinate( my leg is immediately worse).
I haven't noticed anything with the diet change yet but i have to give it at least 6 months.
I have also recently just started taking Metformin 250 mg once daily, I do not have diabetes but have a very strong family history of it.
I only weigh 112 lbs, but only 5'4. I am the perfect weight for my body size.
I will also be starting a regular activity routine of using the bike daily in the evening for 15 - 20 min.
I find that I can only do one thing at a time until I feel I have adapted!
I am not on any medication for my MS(although my neurologist wants me to be)
*I take 2-4gms of Omega 3 daily
*5000iu of Vitamin D (my level is now 110)
*a vitamin B complex
My cholesterol levels are amazing and no fatty liver disease.
I will post if I notice any difference with the diet and or metformin.
Hope this helps with any questions you might have.
My husband then passed away suddenly (another stressful event) and about 1 year later my balance and my leg have gotten progressively worse.
I have alot of stress being a single mom of 4 children.
I had the "liberation treatment " done in Jan of 2012 - which changed my balance from 65% to about 95% better for approx. 6 months and then things progressively returned and maybe even got a little worse with my leg but balance is about 65-70% again.
I do not walk with any assisstance but bump in to alot of things if my path is narrow! lol
I have to walk then rest and walk then rest....my daughter says i'm like a battery, when I get drained I sit or lie and recharge for 5 min then up again at it for awhile!
I have followed the Dr George Jelinick diet since mid November 2012, while it was a little hit to my digestive system, I think my body is used to it now.
I eat either salmon or white fish/talapia every day or other day. I do not eat dairy products or red meat. i have made an exception and allow myself chicken every 1-2 weeks.
I eat alot of (chick peas,mixed beans,ect as my other source of protein)
The only thing I ever notice for changes in my symptoms is the weather changes(barometric pressure changes) i also notice changes like clock work in August and late February or March ( live in Canada), stress (my leg immediately gets worse!), if I have to urinate( my leg is immediately worse).
I haven't noticed anything with the diet change yet but i have to give it at least 6 months.
I have also recently just started taking Metformin 250 mg once daily, I do not have diabetes but have a very strong family history of it.
I only weigh 112 lbs, but only 5'4. I am the perfect weight for my body size.
I will also be starting a regular activity routine of using the bike daily in the evening for 15 - 20 min.
I find that I can only do one thing at a time until I feel I have adapted!
I am not on any medication for my MS(although my neurologist wants me to be)
*I take 2-4gms of Omega 3 daily
*5000iu of Vitamin D (my level is now 110)
*a vitamin B complex
My cholesterol levels are amazing and no fatty liver disease.
I will post if I notice any difference with the diet and or metformin.
Hope this helps with any questions you might have.