> Hi, Andrew,
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> I also became super-reactive after I went gf. I began reacting to other things very strongly the first 5 to 6 years. [It makes sense if you think about it: if I had it to do over again, I think I would take going totally gf much slower. I think my immune system was so busy putting out gluten antibody police, that they became marauders after the gluten disappeared almost overnight.] My mast cells seemed to go crazy during that time. That was when I began reacting to touching things. I had had MCS for decades, but in the early 2000s it was like MCS on steroids.
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> I then became intolerant to almost all foods. I got over that in the 4th year after going gf by killing off gut bugs galore--bacterial and yeasts--and taking huge amounts of quercitin.
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> I had terrible problems with sugars. I finally gave them up totally the 4th year after I went gf, too. I reacted to sugar like it was an opiate. Not kidding! Seeing pink elephants dancing in the room is no joke. I had the sweats, shakes, and the whole withdrawal deal! I thought I would go insane for about 6 weeks. I was bad when I went gf, too--same thing; I had bad withdrawal, but it was much worse with sugars. My nutritionist said I was likely harboring bad bugs that were dying off, also, causing herxheimer reactions. I had my doubts while going thru it, but I finally made it and it was uphill all the way after that, Andrew! So, hang in there; sugar-free worked for me!
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> Also, I should mention.... I became diabetic just after going gf (I had been pre-diabetic hypoglycemic from the time I first had pancreatitis when I was 16). I think there is something biologically happening when you go gf which affects the way your body processes sugars. I can now eat grains, btw, and have high carb veggies, and can tolerate some actual cane sugar, but it was a good 5 years off sugars before I could tolerate much of these at all. I do find that certain emfs affect my bs. And, it seems, emfs at my old house also made my bs higher--my 3 month average bs dropped 10+ points just from moving. I mention the diabetes because the hot foot thing can be a symptom I get, too--I think it is a diabetic neuropathy symptom (and foot tingling, as well). You might want to ask your doc about that, if you haven't yet. B12 can help neuropathies. You can see about that too.
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> As Cab said, also, I went dairy-free for nearly a year, too. I think you already do that, tho.
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> Good luck; my prayers are with you, Andrew,
> Diane
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> From: Andrew McAfee <[hidden email]>
> To: [hidden email]
> Sent: Saturday, November 5, 2011 10:51 PM
> Subject: [eSens] Celiac
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> I have become much more sensitive to sugars in all of its forms, grains, alcohol, sweets, etc. My feet will tingle from lack of circulation or become hot at night after having sugar.
> It seems by body is becoming more sensitive and is communicating louder and louder as I remove it more and more.
> I did get a DNA test that showed I was Celiac as well, a low level functioning one, but none the less, technically a celiac result.
> So, my wife and I are off grains as much as possible.
> I think there is something else that is cause a system wide shut down and screwing things up on a larger level and this is just one thing. I don't have hard proof yet. Still doing tests. Did a $550 test last month on mold and this month a $650 on fungus/yeast. We'll see after researching the data with my health counselor/chinese herbalist/acupuncturist.
> I'll let you know if I find some relevant to others.
> Thank you Diane. Please share what works for you.
> Andrew
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> On Nov 5, 2011, at 9:52 PM, Evie wrote:
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>> GAPS sounds an AWFUL LOT like celiac disease, Andrew! Celiac disease acted exactly that way for me when I was young. My adrenals were toast from my early teens on. By age 16, I had had my first bout with pancreatitis. From there, it was downhill to even worse and more dangerous things. I next had pernicious anemia (sign of severe vitamin/ mineral deficiency and gut leaking) and then serious liver disease.
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>> How is that (celiac diet) going for you, btw? Have you been able to notice anything good, yet? It took at least a year till I started improving. I saw tiny improvements at about 10 months. Hope it goes quicker for you.
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>> Good luck,
>> Diane
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>> From: Andrew McAfee <[hidden email]>
>> To: [hidden email]
>> Sent: Saturday, November 5, 2011 6:31 AM
>> Subject: Re: [eSens] EMF effects on Estrogen levels
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>> GAPS (Gut and Psychology Syndrome)
>> by McBride
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>> http://www.gaps.me/
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>> Talks about how too much adrenal stress, cortisol deteriorates the stomach lining which causes reduced stomach acid, lowered food digestion, pancreatic problems, and feeds the whole cycle of thyroid problems, hair loss, etc.
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>> She bases all back to gut probiotics as the ultimate source.
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>> Andrew
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>> On Nov 5, 2011, at 2:17 AM, Cheryl Griffing wrote:
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>>> Hi Lizzie,
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>>> I also have thyroid problems, as well as extremely low estrogen levels. Primarily I have the hyper variety of the thyroid, although it did swing to hypo for awhile. Is this common? I get very confused about how all these hormones work together...
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>>> Thanks for the response.
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>>> Cheryl
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>>> From: Elizabeth thode <[hidden email]>
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>>> Sent: Friday, November 4, 2011 2:51 PM
>>> Subject: RE: [eSens] EMF effects on Estrogen levels
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>>> Hi,
>>> Emfs throw the whole thyroid gland out of whack. the thryroid is responsible for making the hormones.
>>> Also, any SOY in your food will effect estrogen levels, as SOY mimics estrogen. Also plastics and other chemicals are "endocrine dysrupters" as well.
>>> Lizzie
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>>> To: [hidden email]
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>>> Date: Fri, 4 Nov 2011 18:56:14 +0000
>>> Subject: [eSens] EMF effects on Estrogen levels
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>>> Hi everyone,
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>>> Does anybody know how EMF effects the levels of estrogen in our bodies, especially in women? I have done some online research on this but at this point am wondering if any of you have had personal experience with this. However, any info would be helpful.
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>>> Thanks,
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>>> Cheryl
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