Today I was very happy because I had my Skype consultation with the private clinic to find out the results of the tests I had. I actually know now what is wrong with my gut and how to put it right. I have virtually no friendly bacteria and quite a lot of stuff which is harmful. I have been taking a probiotic recommended by the hospital for nearly a year but it has done no good which didn't surprise me. There are a few other things on the action plan as well. This test is not done on the NHS but would save them a lot of money if it was.
Now I am finally starting to shake the cough and flu off I walked to the town partly to pick up a prescription and some cards and for the exercise and Vitamin D sunshine. I am on the borderline of low so trying to get back outdoors more again. I took my camera and on the way I heard the robin singing on a tree near the fire station so took a photo.
I couldn't zoom in any more without making a fuzzy photo.
The idea was to walk back taking photos of my route to post but I had a bad flare up of pain and sickness so just struggled to get home then spent the rest of the afternoon on the bed with a wheat bag but was able to use the time making phone calls. In spite of the flare up I am happy that I can start getting better even though I know it will take time.
I do hope this is the beginning of the road to recovery for you, now that you know the problem. How does one rectify it, if probiotics have not worked? Sorry you were so ill coming home. Hope all comes together.
ReplyDeleteProbiotics are confusing as there are so many. I knew that lots were no good but I had been told to take these from the hospital but they are not powerful enough. Only 3billion parts. I am now on 20 billion but have to work up to 450 billion. Also gradually change my diet back to what it was as my gut recovers.
DeleteI'm so happy to hear that you know what is making you ill, so I hope you can get help to rectify the problem and get back to good health. The photos are lovely, but how awful you had a flare up. When I feel low, or my anxiety is bad, and the weather is sunny I sit by the back door with the door open to get some sunshine. I recently learnt that you can't get vit D through windows, so you need the sun directly on your skin; 15 minutes is apparently all you need for the day. I work cooped up indoors and in constant heat, so that doesn't do me much good, so I try and get as much fresh air and exercise as I can. I hope you can soon get the help you need. Love, Jane xx
ReplyDeleteThats a good tip. I am usually outside a lot but haven't been well enough.Making the effort now though.
DeleteI hope your new regime will help to get you back on the road to recovery. Take care.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
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