Which mattress is least toxic?

[Phoenix]

It's a public forum and this thread is filled with so much misinformation -- even veering into anti-vaccine gibberish. It's alarming and potentially dangerous. It can keep people from getting the help they really need. Please just block me -- I don't need the stress, either.

Mental health diagnoses have been so (sadly) stigmatized that people will search for any way to "medicalize" their symptoms rather than confront their anxiety head-on. And my unforgivable sin here was agreeing with something you posted about the significance of stress. (I hope we agree that stress -> anxiety.) I am not saying that "chemical sensitivity" symptoms are 100% anxiety but we both agree that there is a big component there. And so does another poster above.

This matters to me. I have significant anxiety that has impacted my personal and professional life. It directly exacerbates a health condition that I have; if I have a public-speaking engagement (one of the worst stressors for me), I know it will flare up.

I developed an illness years ago that, for reasons of temporal correlation alone, I became convinced was related to a chemical tile cleaner I had used the day prior. It wasn't. This is how the brain makes connections.

Half the US thinks the 2020 election was stolen, and half of those people think that the opposing party is run by pedophiles in a pizza parlor. Maybe 50 - 100 million people are certain of this. Being firmly convinced of something does not necessarily make it true.

We all "know our bodies" -- like what happens if we eat beans or onions or drink too much or whether we can climb two flights of stairs. That "knowing your body" has nothing to do with knowing how you will respond to a new medication or vaccination, etc.

Happy to block you, thank you.

Please feel free to start your own thread. I posted to seek practical help on one aspect of on MY own situation, after having struggled with it for a long time. I don't need someone to add to my already over-flowing bucket.

FYI, I never said or even implied that mental health was not an issue worthy of discussion or consideration. It is, but this was not the theme of my thread, nor was it my intention to dig deep into my mental state of health on a public forum (for various reasons, mostly private). I know what started my illness and stress was not the cause. It exacerbated it.

FYI again, I normally skip your posts because your most/ all (?) of your posts are usually combative and posted seemingly with the intention to solicit a fight. I neither have the energy nor the inclination to engage in "back-and-forth" with you. I've been on PS since 2006 and not once, til now, have I posted a public conflict with another poster.

Take care and good luck.

 

[Phoenix]

Oh, and @LilAlex , even if I were 100% healthy, I still wouldn't want to sleep on a mattress full of toxic chemicals.

Where I sleep is just as important to me as eating as much organic and non-GMO food as I can afford. Same go for personal products and a mould-free house. As long as I can afford them, I shall choose these.

It's all about personal choices. I just wish I'd had a choice whether or not I wanted to have the vaccine injected into my body, given my then existing health conditions (notably an autoimmune condition where my antibodies mistakenly attack my own body, which I have to stress, had been stable for some 12 years prior to the Pfizer vaccine). It is completely false for you to say or even imply that I am an anti-vaxxer, in all instances. If someone else deems a vaccine necessary or even good for them, I'd be the last person to disagree with them.

 

[Gloria27]

It's a public forum and this thread is filled with so much misinformation -- even veering into anti-vaccine gibberish. It's alarming and potentially dangerous. It can keep people from getting the help they really need. Please just block me -- I don't need the stress, either.

Mental health diagnoses have been so (sadly) stigmatized that people will search for any way to "medicalize" their symptoms rather than confront their anxiety head-on. And my unforgivable sin here was agreeing with something you posted about the significance of stress. (I hope we agree that stress -> anxiety.) I am not saying that "chemical sensitivity" symptoms are 100% anxiety but we both agree that there is a big component there. And so does another poster above.

This matters to me. I have significant anxiety that has impacted my personal and professional life. It directly exacerbates a health condition that I have; if I have a public-speaking engagement (one of the worst stressors for me), I know it will flare up.

I developed an illness years ago that, for reasons of temporal correlation alone, I became convinced was related to a chemical tile cleaner I had used the day prior. It wasn't. This is how the brain makes connections.

Half the US thinks the 2020 election was stolen, and half of those people think that the opposing party is run by pedophiles in a pizza parlor. Maybe 50 - 100 million people are certain of this. Being firmly convinced of something does not necessarily make it true.

We all "know our bodies" -- like what happens if we eat beans or onions or drink too much or whether we can climb two flights of stairs. That "knowing your body" has nothing to do with knowing how you will respond to a new medication or vaccination, etc.

You are so full of ...., trying to say her illness is mental illness, it's not.


Mental illness has nothing to do with an immune system that has been messed with by vaccines or environmental exposure to toxicants. There are people who lost the ability to walk because of vaccine injury, it damaged their nerves.

Vaccines are known to cause issues, enviromental health clinics in the UK ask this in their questionaires (if you recently had any vaccines recently, been infected with viruses etc) because they must know what caused it so they can treat it. The fact that you deny this is even possible is your problem.

Emotional stress does exacerbat about pretty much any illness known to man, and can even cause heart failure. This does not mean her illness is caused by emotional stress.

An immune system can be damaged by many things, the mechanism varies.
Cortisol, the stress hormone and adrenal fatigue (adrenals are burned out), can cause the immune system to get into further trouble. This is why glucocorticosteroids (steroids) are used to replace the missing cortisol and slightly supress the immune system and bring balance. Other meds used are mast cells stabilizers, leukotriene receptor antagonist, depending on what the illness is.

FYI, steroids are used to also treat covid and long covid, go figure.

@Phoenix, please speak to a doctor and maybe do some tests (allegy tests, bloodwork, etc), you might find exactly what the problem is and get some proper treatment. Meds are good, they can even downregulate genes if they activated and caused illness due to whatever reason, supress certain types of cells that cause cytokyne storms in your body or cells that are in the wrong place or the wrong numbers.

Oh, and @LilAlex , even if I were 100% healthy, I still wouldn't want to sleep on a mattress full of toxic chemicals.

Where I sleep is just as important to me as eating as much organic and non-GMO food as I can afford. Same go for personal products and a mould-free house. As long as I can afford them, I shall choose these.

It's all about personal choices. I just wish I'd had a choice whether or not I wanted to have the vaccine injected into my body.

ditto.

Once injured, you become aware and do anything to avoid any further injury.

 

[Phoenix]

You are so full of ...., trying to say her illness is mental illness, it's not.


Mental illness has nothing to do with an immune system that has been messed with by vaccines or environmental exposure to toxicants. There are people who lost the ability to walk because of vaccine injury, it damaged their nerves.

Vaccines are known to cause issues, enviromental health clinics in the UK ask this in their questionaires (if you recently had any vaccines recently, been infected with viruses etc) because they must know what caused it so they can treat it. The fact that you deny this is even possible is your problem.

Emotional stress does exacerbat about pretty much any illness known to man, and can even cause heart failure. This does not mean her illness is caused by emotional stress.

An immune system can be damaged by many things, the mechanism varies.
Cortisol, the stress hormone and adrenal fatigue (adrenals are burned out), can cause the immune system to get into further trouble. This is why glucocorticosteroids (steroids) are used to replace the missing cortisol and slightly supress the immune system and bring balance. Other meds used are mast cells stabilizers, leukotriene receptor antagonist, depending on what the illness is.

FYI, steroids are used to also treat covid and long covid, go figure.

@Phoenix, please speak to a doctor and maybe do some tests (allegy tests, bloodwork, etc), you might find exactly what the problem is and get some proper treatment. Meds are good, they can even downregulate genes if they activated and caused illness due to whatever reason, supress certain types of cells that cause cytokyne storms in your body or cells that are in the wrong place or the wrong numbers.


ditto.

Once injured, you become aware and do anything avoid any further injury.

Agreed. There are lots of instances of people who have been injured by the vaccines. True, a lot of people have had the vaccine(s) and they seem to be doing fine. But one cannot deny that are other people whose health has been detrimentally affected, regardless of whether or not they'd had any prior conditions. But I do note that those mostly affected (that I've read anyway) had some kind of autoimmune issues prior.

I just didn't want to get into a fighting match with this person!!

I agree that the key is to downregulate the genes and the illness. I am not even sure how to go about this. I've spoken to a bunch of health specialists and done a bunch of research about this cytokine storm. But the meds that seem to work so far seem to be statins (which I I am not sure I am a good candidate for), Ivermectin (which is not allowed where I live), an HIV drug (I forget the name of, but I doubt if my PCP would give it to me) and antihistamines which I cannot take too much of. There are supplements - which as you've correctly said are mast cell stabilizers - like NAC (which I react to), Omega-3's and black cumin seed oil ( both of the latter I am on). I am also taking dandelion tea and pine needle tea. If you know of anything that may help, please let me know. I am all ears.

Also, I briefly considered steroids. But I think they only help ease the symptoms temporarily. Once the steroids are stopped, symptoms then come back!

Thank you so much. xx

 

[Phoenix]

@Gloria27, one thing that really stands out is that my thyroid antibodies have gone through the roof. I'd just had the thyroid panel done in Dec 2021, just shortly after I'd had the Pfizer jab and as per the previous 12 years, my TPO was below 100. I had the test done again last month and TPO jumped to a whopping 1,144!!

 

[Gloria27]

Agreed. There are lots of instances of people who have been injured by the vaccines. True, a lot of people have had the vaccine(s) and they seem to be doing fine. But one cannot deny that are other people whose health has been detrimentally affected, regardless of whether or not they'd had any prior conditions. But I do note that those mostly affected (that I've read anyway) had some kind of autoimmune issues prior.

I just didn't want to get into a fighting match with this person!!

I agree that the key is to downregulate the genes and the illness. I am not even sure how to go about this. I've spoken to a bunch of health specialists and done a bunch of research about this cytokine storm. But the meds that seem to work so far seem to be statins (which I I am not sure I am a good candidate for), Ivermectin (which is not allowed where I live), an HIV drug (I forget the name of, but I doubt if my PCP would give it to me) and antihistamines which I cannot take too much of. There are supplements like NAC (which I react to), Omega-3's, black cumin seed oil, dandelion tea, pine needle tea (all of the latter I am on). If you know of anything that may help, please let me know. I am all ears.

Thank you so much. xx

First, I'm not a doctor and can't suggest anyone to take anything, I can only suggest they see a doctor.
I would not take anything unless prescribed by a doctor. You don't know it could be doing more harm than good.

@Gloria27, one thing that really stands out is that my thyroid antibodies have gone through the roof. I'd just had the thyroid panel done in Dec 2021, just shortly after I had the jab and as per the previous 12 years, my TPO was below 100. I had the test done again last month and TPO jumped to a whopping 1,144!!

That seems alarming.
See a doctor, no one on the internet can help you with this.

That is why I said the hyper sense of smell is a sign of illness and it's not in your head. It is called hyperosmia and could be a precursor or a sign of another underlying illness.

 

[Phoenix]

First, I'm not a doctor and can't suggest anyone to take anything, I can only suggest they see a doctor.
I would not take anything unless prescribed by a doctor. You don't know it could be doing more harm than good.


That seems alarming.
See a doctor, no one on the internet can help you with this.

That is why I said the hyper sense of smell is a sign of illness and it's not in your head. It is called hyperosmia and could be a precursor or a sign of another underlying illness.

I understand. I am in consult with my PCP. He knows my medical history and is in a good position to prescribe what he thinks could help me.

It's still good to get an understanding of what other people may have had success with, particularly if they have similar underlying issues and/or symptoms caused by this (either as a long Covid hauler caused by the virus itself or the vaccine). This is such a new virus/new vaccine and our understanding of either is so limited. My PCP wasn't even aware of or in agreement with some of the meds/supplements I mentioned above. He is, however, willing to consider and discuss if they might be suitable for me. I, funnily enough, have disagreed with some of his suggestions, including having IV B12 since my B12 level seems to have dropped quite a bit after the vaccine! I disagreed with him as I think given my fragile state, I'd prob go into a spin and "expire"!! Someone I know had really good success with NAC when she was having Covid. I tried that and my symptoms worsened! So I am leery of trying anything new, really. Still searching however for a solution or solutions.

At this stage, it's a bit of a trial and error sort of thing.

 

[Gloria27]

I understand. I am in consult with my PCP. He knows my medical history and is in a good position to prescribe what he thinks could help me.

It's still good to get an understanding of what other people may have had success with, particularly if they have similar underlying issues and/or symptoms caused by this (either as a long Covid hauler caused by the virus itself or the vaccine). This is such a new virus/new vaccine and our understanding of either is so limited. My PCP wasn't even aware of or in agreement with some of the meds/supplements I mentioned above. He is, however, willing to consider and discuss if they might be suitable for me. I, funnily enough, have disagreed with some of his suggestions, including having IV B12 since my B12 level seems to have dropped quite a bit after the vaccine! I disagreed with him cuz given my fragile state, I think I'd prob go into a spin and "expire"!!

I think everyone in here has totally different issues/illnesses with similar symptoms to be honest where the common factor is hyperosmia and the immune system going haywire.

I'd ask the doctor about corticosteroids, see what he says. These are used to treat long covid and many immune and autoimmune issues. Corticosteroids are basically syntethic hormones and only a doctor can prescribe these after a proper diagnosis.

 

[Phoenix]

I think everyone in here has totally different issues/illnesses with similar symptoms to be honest where the common factor is hyperosmia and the immune system going haywire.

I'd ask the doctor about corticosteroids, see what he says. These are used to treat long covid and many immune and autoimmune issues. Corticosteroids are basically syntethic hormones and only a doctor can prescribe these after a proper diagnosis.

That seems to the common theme running through with a lot of people, yes. It is definitely the immune system going haywire. After all, that's the whole point of the mRNA technology. I've also read some other symptoms too - some very strange ones - on another website, but am not sure exactly what's happening. In any case, it's massive inflammation we're dealing with and that incites a host of many different symptoms.

I understand why you're saying to ask my Dr about steroids. I've thought about this several times. Since my immune system has gone into hyper overdrive, why not take something that will suppress it? I am just worried 1) I might react to it. I am having some symptoms that up to now, I never even knew they existed, and am also reacting to supplements that I never reacted to before; 2) the steroids may help with the symptoms temporarily and then they'd come back when I stopped them; and 3) they might weaken my immune system too much that if I were to catch Covid, it might just "finish me off"!

I wish I knew how to safely "flush out" or detox the spike protein.

But it is definitely worth considering steroids. I will discuss it with my doc. Thank you. x

 

[luvmysparklies]

Wow, thank you so much for your detailed response, @luvmysparklies .

Noted. I will have to do this when the painting of the building stopped, as at the moment, all my windows and doors are shut most of the time. Sounds wonderful. UGH about foam and fire regardant!


OMG. I didn't know that air purifiers could make you sick!! Zeolite is used for super strong detoxing and can send you straight to the ER if you can't tolerate it. No wonder it made you ill but glad you didn't get too ill and managed to figure it out. (Yes, I mis-spoke. I meant air purifiers. I currently have 2 Alen air purifiers. I never ever turn on the Ionic button. I did initially but it made me feel queasy, so it's been off ever since. I will have to see if Airpura will ship to SG. Will have to buy an adapter too so it doesn't blow the fuse! lol

Phoenix, knowing what you are going through, I have tried to conduct research prior to posting to ensure that I am not sending you on a wild goose chase. You’re already suffering enough and to have a remedy suggested that would send you on a wild goose chase would be very frustrating for you. I did not think about the plug issue, so I called them again this morning with regard to your plug, all you have to do is tell them your country and they will equip the purifier with the appropriate plug themselves, so that it is ready to use. Aipura.com -- toll free number (1-866-505-7872)

I see. I just want DNRS to turn off or rather turn down my extreme reactions to stimuli. I doubt if DNRS can fix my root causes. I am still wondering about supplementing with selenium. My body is super sensitive. I've been taking magnesium and it gave me brain zaps. One last night was super bad, I actually "SAW" LIGHT FLASHING in my brain. I say "in my brain" as the room was super dark and my eyes were closed. I thought it was my cell phone screen timing out. Then checked it and it had been switched off before I got ready for bed. Talk about a frightening experience!! No more magnesium for me!

You are very, very inflamed right now. I know the flashing you are talking about. For me, it was almost like lightning flashes. Same thing, very extreme white lights in a pitch black room, even with my eyes closed (I may be dating myself here—but like strobe lights). I would never discourage you from exploring the DNRS avenue to get some kind of relief. I believe in neuroplasticity in general and support your decision to try DNRS. It’s not like it could harm you.

May I ask why you were taking magnesium? I only ask because magnesium should only be taken after an appropriate blood panel has been administered and reveals a deficit. Magnesium is very important for heart function, but too much of it is dangerous, so I am very glad you stopped. In my journey to understand what was wrong with me, I went to a cardiologist because I was having PVCs and PACs (premature contractions in the heart). This is something that most people describe as “my heart skipped a beat.” She administered stress tests and at the time I was on a diuretic blood pressure medicine. The cardiologist told me that (for me!) the diuretic blood pressure med was causing my electrolytes and overall internal equilibrium to be off and prescribed magnesium. To speak to the anxiety piece, as I mentioned earlier, the anxiety was at an all time high because I was going through all of this reactivity to toxins and I just did not know what my body was doing, why it was acting this way and I was scared of any more damage. Anxiety can definitely raise your blood pressure, so at the time I had elevated blood pressure readings consistently, and my PCP prescribed an entry level blood pressure medicine, which does function as a diuretic. The PCP and cardiologist coordinated and I was taken off of the blood pressure meds so that the magnesium could re-stabilize the levels needed for my heart. Once the levels were brought back to normal, I was taken off of magnesium and could focus on the other detox activities. In lieu of blood pressure medicine, I was prescribed anti-anxiety meds, which have a blood pressure lowering component. This is not to be misconstrued as my having had generalized anxiety disorder. It was anxiety because of the physical manifestations I was suffering due to the toxicity and extreme inflammation. You get to a place where you are on high alert for anything that may make you feel worse.

Makes a lot of sense. No wonder I've been feeling worse. Yesterday and today was/is super bad with humidity in the 90's. The floor feels wet! I definitely do need an air purifier that kills mould spores. Which one of the G600 do you have? the white one or the black G600 DLX?

I have the G600 in black. The difference between the models is that the G600 has 18 pounds of completely odorless german carbon and a true hepa filter, this is why it can trap 99.97 of airborne particles. The G600 DLX has 26 pounds of completely odorless german carbon filter, but instead of an actual hepa filter, it has a hepa “barrier” which can trap 95% of airborne particles. The reason for the difference in percent of airborne particles trapped is because you cannot fit an actual hepa filter in the DLX because of the volume increase of the 26 pounds of the odorless german carbon, there’s just no room. So to compensate, they insert (actually line the inside of the unit) with the hepa barrier (think of what cotton batting looks like). You asked later on here about powder coated steel. This is a finish, there is no loose powder to inhale at all. Airpura brand purifiers are made of powder coated steel just so you know. Also, I could not find what Alen airpurifiers are specifically made of. I see "proprietary" used with regard to the make up of the purifier. So, without specififc information as to what exactly comprises Alen's purifiers, I would not rule out that the purifier itself could be affecting you.

Noted. Will try that. Glad to hear my H shoes are fine. If I threw them out, all I'd be left with would be my flip-flops, lol.


SHOCKING!! How can a CPAP have formaldehyde in it? Powder coated steel? How do you get that? Also, can you not inhale the coated powder?

See my above answer as to what powder coated steel is. Earlier, I mentioned that as for furniture, that glass, stainless steel and powder coated steel are your friends. What I meant by that is that none of these materials emit any odors or toxins. For instance, I have a latex sofa and on each side I have glass end tables with metal bases. I am not suffering any toxic emissions from these items. In order to get well, I stopped ordering take out/restaurant foods and began to cook all my meals in accordance with the Dr. Kellyann bone broth diet. I use a blender by the Swedish brand Ankersrum. The finish on this blender is powder coated steel and it has stainless steel mixing bowls.

Noted. Will look into it and order. I am SUPER sensitive.

I wanted to keep all doors and windows closed. But it was so stuffy and so today (no painting outside, yay), I opened them. I usually close all the windows and door to the bedroom anyway. Trying to go unscented everything personal products. Are there any particular brands you'd recommend please? I have to keep my cell with me in case I am alone and needed help if I had a sudden vertigo attack. I switch it off completely when I go to sleep. I know it's not the same as not having it in your vicinity but it'd have to do for now. I even keep my dehumidifier and air purifier as far away from where I sleep as possible for fear of EMF-contamination (I had them checked and they emit super high EMFs).

Fresh air is your friend! Whenever you can, try to open the windows when the humidity is low and not so muggy. But even if it is a muggy day, it would be beneficial to go out and enjoy the air. I understand what you are doing as far as the cellphone and it makes sense--I did the same thing back then. I did not want to bombard you, earlier. I wanted to try and help with the more immediate struggles you are having. In my journey, I also became aware of EMFs.

I have not tried this, and just want to put this out there for your research. There are some that say this is total nonsense and won’t work. There are others that swear by it. I learned that there is something that you can place onto your cellphone to address the EMFs. It was called a diode back when I came across it. I looked up Amazon Singapore site and here is a link to some products: https://www.amazon.sg/s?k=emf+diode+cell+phone&crid=2I7081O0MCIKM&sprefix=emf+diode+cell+phone,aps,101&ref=nb_sb_noss

Additionally, I came across the idea of grounding (called earthing). From what I understand, it is a way to dissipate or cancel out the toxic emfs. The earth has emfs that are good for us. You could sit in a park with your bare feet in the grass and there are health benefits exchanged between you and the earth (ground). In the same vein, think of how the gravitational pull of the moon can affect sleep, menstrual cycles, etc. This grounding, I believe to be true and I think the best way is by getting this grounding naturally. Phoenix, is it feasible for you to (safely distanced) soak your feet at the Sembawang hotspring park? You’d be getting fresh air and a true natural benefit from the hotsprings.

However, there are products that are supposed to mimic this grounding.

An excerpt from the site below (they do ship internationally): “The earth’s surface has a virtually limitless supply of mobile electrons that gives the ground we walk on (as well as lakes and oceans) a natural negative electric charge. When you touch your body to the ground, it dissipates static electricity and extraneous environmental electrical charges that are on you. At the same time, you receive a charge of energy in the form of free electrons and your body synchronizes with the natural frequencies of the earth.”

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I am a bit uncertain about bone broths. I read that they can be high histamines. I wish I could try intermittent fasting but if I don't eat every 2-3 hours I get so hungry I start to shake. I've also read that intermittent fasting helps to "flush out" the spike protein. I think my issue of shaking may be to do with sugar spikes. Will need to look into it and see what I can do.

If uncertain about consuming actual bone broth, I still recommend getting a copy of the Dr. Kellyann bone broth book. Read through it because it has healing foods that address inflammation such as what we suffer from. (My TPO numbers must have been in your range because the lab in the US could not read past 900!) It also lists foods that we should NOT be consuming due to their propensity to further inflame. There are gems of knowledge within the book, one of which is to avoid soy. Soy has an awful impact on our thyroids. It is one of those ingredients that can be difficult to avoid if you are not reading labels. She also goes over the intermittent fasting benefits. Your hunger shakes are due to the sugar. What you can do is eat about a 3rd of an avocado to tamp down your hunger and the shakes. What is happening is your cells are used to getting sugar, carbs etc. and they are “whining” that’s why you might get a headache, or the shakes. But if you can get through this, and get your body into autophagy, you start getting the real benefits of the fasting. As an alternative, you could try the 16:8 diet as a way to try intermittent fasting. Here is some info:

https://www.goodto.com/wellbeing/diets-exercise/16-8-diet-plan-289305

Thank you soooo much. Very thoughtful and super kind of you. xx

OMG. Makes sense. Will I need to wear that all day?

You would wear the mask if you are processing the fumes. I just thought it could give you a break when they are painting. If you get the flexzorb material, you can cut it and make your self a home made mask. Some people just take a length of it (it comes by the yard) and they wrap it like a scarf and pull up some of the material to cover the nose and mouth.

This is the charcoal.com mask made for VOCs. https://charcoalhouse.com/store/pure-non-scents-face-mask-silver-1-mask.html

 

[luvmysparklies]

I understand. I am in consult with my PCP. He knows my medical history and is in a good position to prescribe what he thinks could help me.

It's still good to get an understanding of what other people may have had success with, particularly if they have similar underlying issues and/or symptoms caused by this (either as a long Covid hauler caused by the virus itself or the vaccine). This is such a new virus/new vaccine and our understanding of either is so limited. My PCP wasn't even aware of or in agreement with some of the meds/supplements I mentioned above. He is, however, willing to consider and discuss if they might be suitable for me. I, funnily enough, have disagreed with some of his suggestions, including having IV B12 since my B12 level seems to have dropped quite a bit after the vaccine! I disagreed with him as I think given my fragile state, I'd prob go into a spin and "expire"!! Someone I know had really good success with NAC when she was having Covid. I tried that and my symptoms worsened! So I am leery of trying anything new, really. Still searching however for a solution or solutions.

At this stage, it's a bit of a trial and error sort of thing.

I was wondering if you have been seen by an endocrinologist in addition to your PCP? Vitamin B12 is water soluble, so it can have the tendency to leave the body quicker. When I was at my worst, I took B12 as a sublingual supplement because it (for whatever reason) calmed the shakes and tingliing I had going on. I ask about an endocrinologist because they look at bloodwork and other tests in a different way. It was following the bone broth diet and its protocols, the change to non toxic and avoidance along with supplementing with selenium that my endocrinologist worked with me on. Now, I don't really take the B12 that often because my levels are fine. But I am on a 50,000 IU once a week dose of vitamin D, which my endocrinologist prescribed to keep my vitamin D levels optimal since hashimoto's/Graves bring these levels too low.

Phoenix, the next time you get a blood panel, (if they have not already) have them specifically check your blood calcium levels. If they are too high, it's called hypercalcemia and can signal a "parathyroid" issue which can also contribute to the unwellness that you have. You have 4 of these parathyroid glands - a pair next to each lobe of your thyroid. If the blood test for calcium is high, they need to measure your parathyroid hormone levels.

Also, I realized that I forgot to answer your question about free and clear laundry detergent. I have used "All" brand free and clear, but now use the free and clear by Seventh Generation.

 

[Karl_K]

Howdy @Phoenix I dont have an answer to your question but wanted to say howdy and let you know I'm wishing you all the best and that you feel better real soon!

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

@Phoenix this may sound very bizzare but have you thought of a sea change? Now that borders are opening up could you go somewhere really fresh and see how you feel there?

I'd suggest Australia but we're in a nasty cold snap right now. Maybe somewhere with wide open spaces, lots of fresh air, different air and see if it's any different for you.

 

[Phoenix]

Howdy @Phoenix I dont have an answer to your question but wanted to say howdy and let you know I'm wishing you all the best and that you feel better real soon!

Thank you, Karl.

How's your vertigo? I hope you're better.

 

[Phoenix]

@Phoenix this may sound very bizzare but have you thought of a sea change? Now that borders are opening up could you go somewhere really fresh and see how you feel there?

I'd suggest Australia but we're in a nasty cold snap right now. Maybe somewhere with wide open spaces, lots of fresh air, different air and see if it's any different for you.

Funny you should say that. Last few days, I've been reminiscing about our visits to Australia a few years ago. We actually went to Australia several times. I am particularly fond of Melbourne. May even move there one day. I've only ever been in the spring (Nov), twice and both times were amazing. Loved it!!

I would definitely like to travel, as soon as I am able to. I've thought often about getting out of this super humid place, maybe for good.

Thanks.

 

[Phoenix]

Phoenix, knowing what you are going through, I have tried to conduct research prior to posting to ensure that I am not sending you on a wild goose chase. You’re already suffering enough and to have a remedy suggested that would send you on a wild goose chase would be very frustrating for you. I did not think about the plug issue, so I called them again this morning with regard to your plug, all you have to do is tell them your country and they will equip the purifier with the appropriate plug themselves, so that it is ready to use. Aipura.com -- toll free number (1-866-505-7872)

You're super super AWESOME!! Thank you sooo much . xoxo

You are very, very inflamed right now. I know the flashing you are talking about. For me, it was almost like lightning flashes. Same thing, very extreme white lights in a pitch black room, even with my eyes closed (I may be dating myself here—but like strobe lights). I would never discourage you from exploring the DNRS avenue to get some kind of relief. I believe in neuroplasticity in general and support your decision to try DNRS. It’s not like it could harm you.

That's what I thought. It's non-invasive. I mean it's not gonna cure everything. But at least it'd get me out of this negative place and should help with the MCS.

May I ask why you were taking magnesium? I only ask because magnesium should only be taken after an appropriate blood panel has been administered and reveals a deficit. Magnesium is very important for heart function, but too much of it is dangerous, so I am very glad you stopped.

Magnesium is dangerous??!! OMG. Thanks to Pfizer, I've developed tremors - external tremors like hands shaking, muscle twitching as well as internal tremors (I never even knew what this meant until I experienced it). My muscle weakness, which I developed a few years ago but which improved gradually over time (to the point where I was able to do weight-lifting again 5 days week), is back with a vengeance. Worse than it ever was. And, I was "irregular". So, I thought, what's the harm? I started at 1/3rd of a capsule, then 1/2 and then went up to a full capsule. I tried 2 different types of magnesium and both gave me terrible brain zaps. It was really terrifying, the flight flashing!

In my journey to understand what was wrong with me, I went to a cardiologist because I was having PVCs and PACs (premature contractions in the heart). This is something that most people describe as “my heart skipped a beat.” She administered stress tests and at the time I was on a diuretic blood pressure medicine. The cardiologist told me that (for me!) the diuretic blood pressure med was causing my electrolytes and overall internal equilibrium to be off and prescribed magnesium. To speak to the anxiety piece, as I mentioned earlier, the anxiety was at an all time high because I was going through all of this reactivity to toxins and I just did not know what my body was doing, why it was acting this way and I was scared of any more damage. Anxiety can definitely raise your blood pressure, so at the time I had elevated blood pressure readings consistently, and my PCP prescribed an entry level blood pressure medicine, which does function as a diuretic. The PCP and cardiologist coordinated and I was taken off of the blood pressure meds so that the magnesium could re-stabilize the levels needed for my heart. Once the levels were brought back to normal, I was taken off of magnesium and could focus on the other detox activities. In lieu of blood pressure medicine, I was prescribed anti-anxiety meds, which have a blood pressure lowering component. This is not to be misconstrued as my having had generalized anxiety disorder. It was anxiety because of the physical manifestations I was suffering due to the toxicity and extreme inflammation. You get to a place where you are on high alert for anything that may make you feel worse.

Yes, definitely. This is ME!! I am developing serious anxiety (not the emotional stress I mentioned earlier which happened years ago but which didn't cause the physical ailments I am suffering right now), due to the various physiological symptoms, due to the toxicity and the inflammation. Exactly!!

I have the G600 in black. The difference between the models is that the G600 has 18 pounds of completely odorless german carbon and a true hepa filter, this is why it can trap 99.97 of airborne particles. The G600 DLX has 26 pounds of completely odorless german carbon filter, but instead of an actual hepa filter, it has a hepa “barrier” which can trap 95% of airborne particles. The reason for the difference in percent of airborne particles trapped is because you cannot fit an actual hepa filter in the DLX because of the volume increase of the 26 pounds of the odorless german carbon, there’s just no room. So to compensate, they insert (actually line the inside of the unit) with the hepa barrier (think of what cotton batting looks like). You asked later on here about powder coated steel. This is a finish, there is no loose powder to inhale at all. Airpura brand purifiers are made of powder coated steel just so you know. Also, I could not find what Alen airpurifiers are specifically made of. I see "proprietary" used with regard to the make up of the purifier. So, without specififc information as to what exactly comprises Alen's purifiers, I would not rule out that the purifier itself could be affecting you.

OMG. I am gonna get in touch with the guy who supplied the Alen air purifiers and see what he has to say, see if they do indeed have zeolite or potassium iodide or some other chemicals inside. I did buy them with the intention to combat the VOC's, as we moved into a newly renovated apartment. I am anxious to see what he says now!!

I shall order the G600 in black. Thank you.

See my above answer as to what powder coated steel is. Earlier, I mentioned that as for furniture, that glass, stainless steel and powder coated steel are your friends. What I meant by that is that none of these materials emit any odors or toxins. For instance, I have a latex sofa and on each side I have glass end tables with metal bases. I am not suffering any toxic emissions from these items. In order to get well, I stopped ordering take out/restaurant foods and began to cook all my meals in accordance with the Dr. Kellyann bone broth diet. I use a blender by the Swedish brand Ankersrum. The finish on this blender is powder coated steel and it has stainless steel mixing bowls.

Okie. 99% of my meals are home cooked. Will have more bone broths. Just a bit concerned about histamines as Pfizer has also "gifted" me with HI, as well as oxalates and salicylates issues. I broke out in hives with prawns btw, when I'd been eating them in my entire life. So no more shellfish for me. And fish now, no matter how fresh, tastes revolting.

Fresh air is your friend! Whenever you can, try to open the windows when the humidity is low and not so muggy. But even if it is a muggy day, it would be beneficial to go out and enjoy the air. I understand what you are doing as far as the cellphone and it makes sense--I did the same thing back then. I did not want to bombard you, earlier. I wanted to try and help with the more immediate struggles you are having. In my journey, I also became aware of EMFs.

I'd love to be able to take walks now. But I've begun having some mobility issues last couple of months, ie. muscle weakness, blood pooling. I am doing physio now to try and deal with that,, but don't know exactly what is causing these issues. I was able to open the windows today cuz it appeared they were not doing any painting, just some repairs.
No bombarding. All information is welcome. And EMF's cannot be good for you.

I have not tried this, and just want to put this out there for your research. There are some that say this is total nonsense and won’t work. There are others that swear by it. I learned that there is something that you can place onto your cellphone to address the EMFs. It was called a diode back when I came across it. I looked up Amazon Singapore site and here is a link to some products: https://www.amazon.sg/s?k=emf+diode+cell+phone&crid=2I7081O0MCIKM&sprefix=emf+diode+cell+phone,aps,101&ref=nb_sb_noss

My EMF issues here are more to do with the 2 huge cell phone towers, one opposite about 500-700 metres away and one on the building adjacent to ours. I wasn't aware of EMF issues, or how bad they are, prior to purchasing this condo. I tried the Faraday tent, which filtered out most of the EMFs from the cell towers, but freaked out cuz it's too claustrophobic. I have this portable anti-EMF shield but it doesn't seem to do anything, lol.

Additionally, I came across the idea of grounding (called earthing). From what I understand, it is a way to dissipate or cancel out the toxic emfs. The earth has emfs that are good for us. You could sit in a park with your bare feet in the grass and there are health benefits exchanged between you and the earth (ground). In the same vein, think of how the gravitational pull of the moon can affect sleep, menstrual cycles, etc. This grounding, I believe to be true and I think the best way is by getting this grounding naturally. Phoenix, is it feasible for you to (safely distanced) soak your feet at the Sembawang hotspring park? You’d be getting fresh air and a true natural benefit from the hotsprings.

You know I didn't even know about Sembawang hotspring park. I've been here 22 years! lol. How did you know about it? I shall look it up and will try the grounding too.

However, there are products that are supposed to mimic this grounding.

An excerpt from the site below (they do ship internationally): “The earth’s surface has a virtually limitless supply of mobile electrons that gives the ground we walk on (as well as lakes and oceans) a natural negative electric charge. When you touch your body to the ground, it dissipates static electricity and extraneous environmental electrical charges that are on you. At the same time, you receive a charge of energy in the form of free electrons and your body synchronizes with the natural frequencies of the earth.”

Grounders®

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If uncertain about consuming actual bone broth, I still recommend getting a copy of the Dr. Kellyann bone broth book. Read through it because it has healing foods that address inflammation such as what we suffer from. (My TPO numbers must have been in your range because the lab in the US could not read past 900!) It also lists foods that we should NOT be consuming due to their propensity to further inflame. There are gems of knowledge within the book, one of which is to avoid soy. Soy has an awful impact on our thyroids. It is one of those ingredients that can be difficult to avoid if you are not reading labels. She also goes over the intermittent fasting benefits. Your hunger shakes are due to the sugar. What you can do is eat about a 3rd of an avocado to tamp down your hunger and the shakes. What is happening is your cells are used to getting sugar, carbs etc. and they are “whining” that’s why you might get a headache, or the shakes. But if you can get through this, and get your body into autophagy, you start getting the real benefits of the fasting. As an alternative, you could try the 16:8 diet as a way to try intermittent fasting. Here is some info:

https://www.goodto.com/wellbeing/diets-exercise/16-8-diet-plan-289305

I haven't eaten soy for ages. I have coconut aminos instead. Will look up that book, thank you. Unfortunately, I've lost like 5-6kgs of muscles since Pfizer. I am down to just under 100lbs on a 5'1 frame. I think if I fasted, I'd be a skeleton. Blood sugar is definitely an issue. I just have too many issues to deal with that are more urgent. But I def will have to address the blood sugar issue at some point. No doubt it's contributing to my daily dizziness and possibly the vertigo attacks (room spinning). I had these issues before but had a 3 year remission and Pfizer brough them back, via inflammation and an over production of antibodies, I am sure.

You would wear the mask if you are processing the fumes. I just thought it could give you a break when they are painting. If you get the flexzorb material, you can cut it and make your self a home made mask. Some people just take a length of it (it comes by the yard) and they wrap it like a scarf and pull up some of the material to cover the nose and mouth.

This is the charcoal.com mask made for VOCs. https://charcoalhouse.com/store/pure-non-scents-face-mask-silver-1-mask.html

Bought and it's on the way to me.

 

[Phoenix]

I was wondering if you have been seen by an endocrinologist in addition to your PCP? Vitamin B12 is water soluble, so it can have the tendency to leave the body quicker. When I was at my worst, I took B12 as a sublingual supplement because it (for whatever reason) calmed the shakes and tingliing I had going on. I ask about an endocrinologist because they look at bloodwork and other tests in a different way. It was following the bone broth diet and its protocols, the change to non toxic and avoidance along with supplementing with selenium that my endocrinologist worked with me on. Now, I don't really take the B12 that often because my levels are fine. But I am on a 50,000 IU once a week dose of vitamin D, which my endocrinologist prescribed to keep my vitamin D levels optimal since hashimoto's/Graves bring these levels too low.

Phoenix, the next time you get a blood panel, (if they have not already) have them specifically check your blood calcium levels. If they are too high, it's called hypercalcemia and can signal a "parathyroid" issue which can also contribute to the unwellness that you have. You have 4 of these parathyroid glands - a pair next to each lobe of your thyroid. If the blood test for calcium is high, they need to measure your parathyroid hormone levels.

Also, I realized that I forgot to answer your question about free and clear laundry detergent. I have used "All" brand free and clear, but now use the free and clear by Seventh Generation.

Funny you should ask. I went to see a new endocrinologist today that came highly recommended by my naturopath. I'd been "orphaned" for several years, relying instead on thyroid panel tests from my GP/PCP. I've been trying to find a good endocrinologist here but still haven't found one.

I am not sure that this endocrinologist is good. I asked about joint and muscle pain, vertigo, dizziness, lower body temp, tinnitus, dry eyes etc. (you know, all the typical symptoms of Hashi's ). He looked at me blankly. I asked him also about whether he'd seen any changes in his patients' conditions since the vaccines. He said definitely yes, but different changes. So that's that, lol.

He also gave me desiccated pig thyroid med to take. He said to take 1/4 of a tablet which supposedly is the equivalent of 25 mcg of Euthyrox plus take 1/2 Euthyrox. I want to try as taking just T4 is not great. But I am scared I might react to it. Doing some more research into this. Been on Euthyrox everyday for 12 years, and was stable for 12 years til pfizer 6-7 months ago. Quite nerve wrecking to try yet another new thing.

B12 calmed your shakes and tingling? I can't figure out if my B12 is sufficient and whether taking more would help with my shakes and tingling. I know I need the methycobal for sure, as I get "cotton mouth" and dry mouth corners when I don't take it. My naturopath seems to think I am lacking B2 and have thus given me B2 supplement. She's also given me B6 but I am freaking out a little about B6 toxicity. Serum test shows that it's within normal range but whether that's optimal is another matter. Also, serum only shows what's floating around in your blood and not what's functional. How do you check your B12 level please?

My PCP wants to do IV B12 but I freak out just thinking about it. I am quite sure I wouldn't be able to tolerate it.

Re Vit D, he only wants me to up my intake to 20-24k IU a week. But again, I am not sure I'd be able to tolerate such a high amount. I am currently on 1-2000 IU a day. I sometimes only take half a drop (I put 1 drop in a glass of water, stir and drink only half of the glass), thus 1000 instead 2000.

I had a bunch of tests done in May. I shall check to see if they tested my calcium level.

Thank you for recommending the laundry detergent brands. I shall look them up.

Thank you so very much again. xoxo

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

@Phoenix I do wonder if climate change etc has stuffed you around as well.

We had really bad rains a few months ago, grass was growing everywhere (not just our house, like all over the place). The dog started licking her paws until they were really discolored, my normally very robust child needed 3 antihistamines a week. Rain stopped and no more antihistamines or paw licking.

Thinking out loud here! I wish I could send you to the ocean!!! You might feel amazing!!!

 

[Karl_K]

Thank you, Karl.

How's your vertigo? I hope you're better.

Its still happening but I can now tell when its about to get bad and grab a wall so am not falling as much.
Still have another 3 weeks before I can get into the ent about it.

 

[luvmysparklies]

You're super super AWESOME!! Thank you sooo much . xoxo

That's what I thought. It's non-invasive. I mean it's not gonna cure everything. But at least it'd get me out of this negative place and should help with the MCS.


Magnesium is dangerous??!! OMG. Thanks to Pfizer, I've developed tremors - external tremors like hands shaking, muscle twitching as well as internal tremors (I never even knew what this meant until I experienced it). My muscle weakness, which I developed a few years ago but which improved gradually over time (to the point where I was able to do weight-lifting again 5 days week), is back with a vengeance. Worse than it ever was. And, I was "irregular". So, I thought, what's the harm? I started at 1/3rd of a capsule, then 1/2 and then went up to a full capsule. I tried 2 different types of magnesium and both gave me terrible brain zaps. It was really terrifying, the flight flashing!

Good grief you are really suffering.
No, magnesium itself is not dangerous, I meant that it is only dangerous if your labs indicate that you don't need it. It is an important mineral for the heart, as my cardiologist informed me.

Yes, definitely. This is ME!! I am developing serious anxiety (not the emotional stress I mentioned earlier which happened years ago but which didn't cause the physical ailments I am suffering right now), due to the various physiological symptoms, due to the toxicity and the inflammation. Exactly!!

OMG. I am gonna get in touch with the guy who supplied the Alen air purifiers and see what he has to say, see if they do indeed have zeolite or potassium iodide or some other chemicals inside. I did buy them with the intention to combat the VOC's, as we moved into a newly renovated apartment. I am anxious to see what he says now!!

I shall order the G600 in black. Thank you.


Okie. 99% of my meals are home cooked. Will have more bone broths. Just a bit concerned about histamines as Pfizer has also "gifted" me with HI, as well as oxalates and salicylates issues. I broke out in hives with prawns btw, when I'd been eating them in my entire life. So no more shellfish for me. And fish now, no matter how fresh, tastes revolting.

I hope that as you get better and heal, your tolerance will return.

I'd love to be able to take walks now. But I've begun having some mobility issues last couple of months, ie. muscle weakness, blood pooling. I am doing physio now to try and deal with that,, but don't know exactly what is causing these issues. I was able to open the windows today cuz it appeared they were not doing any painting, just some repairs.
No bombarding. All information is welcome. And EMF's cannot be good for you.

My EMF issues here are more to do with the 2 huge cell phone towers, one opposite about 500-700 metres away and one on the building adjacent to ours. I wasn't aware of EMF issues, or how bad they are, prior to purchasing this condo. I tried the Faraday tent, which filtered out most of the EMFs from the cell towers, but freaked out cuz it's too claustrophobic. I have this portable anti-EMF shield but it doesn't seem to do anything, lol.

You know I didn't even know about Sembawang hotspring park. I've been here 22 years! lol. How did you know about it? I shall look it up and will try the grounding too.

I did not know about it before LOL. In trying to help find a natural place that you could do some earthing, I looked up on the internet for hot springs in SG.

I haven't eaten soy for ages. I have coconut aminos instead. Will look up that book, thank you. Unfortunately, I've lost like 5-6kgs of muscles since Pfizer. I am down to just under 100lbs on a 5'1 frame. I think if I fasted, I'd be a skeleton. Blood sugar is definitely an issue. I just have too many issues to deal with that are more urgent. But I def will have to address the blood sugar issue at some point. No doubt it's contributing to my daily dizziness and possibly the vertigo attacks (room spinning). I had these issues before but had a 3 year remission and Pfizer brough them back, via inflammation and an over production of antibodies, I am sure.

Ok, I understand. Well, if you decide to get the bone broth diet book, there are healing foods designed to reduce inflammation. You can still benefit from this without even using the bone broth (especially if you feel that right now you would have a histamine response). And while it is called the bone broth diet, but you can utilize the healing foods without the goal of weight loss.

Bought and it's on the way to me.

 

[luvmysparklies]

Funny you should ask. I went to see a new endocrinologist today that came highly recommended by my naturopath. I'd been "orphaned" for several years, relying instead on thyroid panel tests from my GP/PCP. I've been trying to find a good endocrinologist here but still haven't found one.

I am not sure that this endocrinologist is good. I asked about joint and muscle pain, vertigo, dizziness, lower body temp, tinnitus, dry eyes etc. (you know, all the typical symptoms of Hashi's ). He looked at me blankly. I asked him also about whether he'd seen any changes in his patients' conditions since the vaccines. He said definitely yes, but different changes. So that's that, lol.

If this guy is not a good fit, you have to get someone that is. A good endocrinologist is essential, especially for all that you've got going on! In the meantime, I wonder if your PCP is an MD or a DO? Seeing a DO may be more beneficial in your case, and they may know of a good endocrinologist.

He also gave me desiccated pig thyroid med to take. He said to take 1/4 of a tablet which supposedly is the equivalent of 25 mcg of Euthyrox plus take 1/2 Euthyrox. I want to try as taking just T4 is not great. But I am scared I might react to it. Doing some more research into this. Been on Euthyrox everyday for 12 years, and was stable for 12 years til pfizer 6-7 months ago. Quite nerve wrecking to try yet another new thing.

B12 calmed your shakes and tingling? I can't figure out if my B12 is sufficient and whether taking more would help with my shakes and tingling. I know I need the methycobal for sure, as I get "cotton mouth" and dry mouth corners when I don't take it. My naturopath seems to think I am lacking B2 and have thus given me B2 supplement. She's also given me B6 but I am freaking out a little about B6 toxicity. Serum test shows that it's within normal range but whether that's optimal is another matter. Also, serum only shows what's floating around in your blood and not what's functional. How do you check your B12 level please?

At the time of my severe inflammation, I had shakes and tingling and involuntary twitching. Yes, a sublingual dose of B12 would alleviate the symptoms temporarily. But doing all the detoxifying is what really did it. You have support from your PS friends....You can do this!!!

My PCP wants to do IV B12 but I freak out just thinking about it. I am quite sure I wouldn't be able to tolerate it.

Re Vit D, he only wants me to up my intake to 20-24k IU a week. But again, I am not sure I'd be able to tolerate such a high amount. I am currently on 1-2000 IU a day. I sometimes only take half a drop (I put 1 drop in a glass of water, stir and drink only half of the glass), thus 1000 instead 2000.

I had a bunch of tests done in May. I shall check to see if they tested my calcium level.

Thank you for recommending the laundry detergent brands. I shall look them up.

Thank you so very much again. xoxo

You are soooo welcome! I am also very glad to see others piping in to support you! I love seeing the great ideas and thoughts here!

 

[danusia]

That's *exactly* how I felt too. I kept asking myself what if my autoimmune antibodies went into overdrive and attacked my body even more than they already are?!! I even isolated at home for 3 whole months.

But here where I live, vaccination is not a choice. It's mandatory! That's how I've ended up in this mess that I am in.

They've sent me reminders to go have a booster!! Yeah right!!

You dodged a MASSIVE bullet!!

Thank you for your kind words.

My DD was boosted last week in December 2021 (I posted this on another thread) and came down with myocarditis. She had a second echocardiogram in May and the fluid around the heart is gone and she has no more rapid heartbeats. Her cardiologist first suggested getting tested for antibodies first before getting boosted (if another booster is required), but then later said "No more mrna vaccines for you."

 

[Gloria27]

For those mentioning B vitamins, guys, just eat red meat (beef is best) or chicken/pork liver every week, you will not need supplements which are always inferiour to the stuff we get from foods. You don't even need to eat these every day just 3-4 meals a week.


Also remove caffeine from the diet, it will help you hold onto the vitamins and DAO enzyme (histamine neutralizing enzyme).

 

[luvmysparklies]

For those mentioning B vitamins, guys, just eat red meat (beef is best) or chicken/pork liver every week, you will not need supplements which are always inferiour to the stuff we get from foods. You don't even need to eat these every day just 3-4 meals a week.


Also remove caffeine from the diet, it will help you hold onto the vitamins and DAO enzyme (histamine neutralizing enzyme).

I agree that the food source for nutrients is always best! The right food is medicine and especially organic whenever you can. I did not know that info about caffeine, thank you!

 

[Phoenix]

Thank you, everyone, you guys ROCK!!

I just came back from the hospital, from a 3-day stay. Will try and respond as soon as I can.

 

[Phoenix]

Its still happening but I can now tell when its about to get bad and grab a wall so am not falling as much.
Still have another 3 weeks before I can get into the ent about it.

Glad to see you sort out your blood sugar levels.

 

[Phoenix]

For those mentioning B vitamins, guys, just eat red meat (beef is best) or chicken/pork liver every week, you will not need supplements which are always inferiour to the stuff we get from foods. You don't even need to eat these every day just 3-4 meals a week.


Also remove caffeine from the diet, it will help you hold onto the vitamins and DAO enzyme (histamine neutralizing enzyme).

Thanks for your reply.

I've been caffeine free for many years.

I can't eat beef too much because 1) it's aged so it'd provoke my histamine levels, and 2) I am borderline high cholesterol. I do try to eat chicken liver once in a while but I can't bear the taste too much.

All great points though.

Btw, do you take DAO enzyme supplements and if so, which brand pls?

 

[Karl_K]

Thank you, everyone, you guys ROCK!!

I just came back from the hospital, from a 3-day stay. Will try and respond as soon as I can.

yikes!
prayers outgoing!!
Hope your ok!

 

[Phoenix]

My DD was boosted last week in December 2021 (I posted this on another thread) and came down with myocarditis. She had a second echocardiogram in May and the fluid around the heart is gone and she has no more rapid heartbeats. Her cardiologist first suggested getting tested for antibodies first before getting boosted (if another booster is required), but then later said "No more mrna vaccines for you."

No more!! I am so glad he/she said that.

Hope your DD is totally back to normal.

 

[Gloria27]

Thanks for your reply.

I've been caffeine free for many years.

I can't eat beef too much because 1) it's aged so it'd provoke my histamine levels, and 2) I am borderline high cholesterol. I do try to eat chicken liver once in a while but I can't bear the taste too much.

All great points though.

Btw, do you take DAO enzyme supplements and if so, which brand pls?

I am mostly caffeine free in my daily life but I do cheat sometimes cause I love Pepsi and Cola so much and can't help myself

I eat aged beef with no issues and I know it might have a higher level of histamines but I'm not sure it's too high, it's a good match for me as I feel good after. When I was at my worse it was my go-to food. That and raw red cabbage salad with vinegar (I know...) and olive oil.

I do not take DAO supplements yet! I plan to try them.