Post by Archief on Feb 7, 2014 10:25:41 GMT
(archief van oude forum oms.yourbb.nl)
libello
Geplaatst: 16 sep 2013, 15:58
bron: www.overcomingmultiplesclerosis.org/Community/What-Others-Say/
libello
Geplaatst: 16 sep 2013, 15:58
Thank goodness for George
For a lot of years the weakness in my legs was troubling me but it was when half of my head went completely numb that I knew something was seriously wrong. The MS diagnosis came around the same time as George’s and fortunately I saw his interview on the ABC’s catalyst program. He spoke about his research into the disease and the possible “lifestyle changes” to make in healing oneself. At the time I thought there was no harm in following these recommendations because on the whole, they were simply healthier choices.
So over the next six years in conjunction with taking the conventional prescribed medication, I changed my diet to a low saturated one, took up more exercise than I was currently doing, and doubled this with being in the sun more. I also followed the format of supplementing certain vitamins and oils. Symptoms started to disappear in the course of my self-healing although the fatigue remains a constant reminder.
However I was dumbfounded when six years later I had another MRI to see if the disease was progressing. Not only were there no new lesions on the scans but the existing ones were quoted as “diminishing”! Whether this is a result of the conventional medication or George’s recommendations, I’ll never know, but I do know that my Neurologist said the medication would simply slow down the progression.
So I’m encouraging any newly diagnosed people reading this to explore your options further, do lots of reading and don’t settle for less. Thank goodness for George who decided to share his knowledge and optimism with all of us!
- Robyn Selem
Nov 2010
Newcastle, NSW
For a lot of years the weakness in my legs was troubling me but it was when half of my head went completely numb that I knew something was seriously wrong. The MS diagnosis came around the same time as George’s and fortunately I saw his interview on the ABC’s catalyst program. He spoke about his research into the disease and the possible “lifestyle changes” to make in healing oneself. At the time I thought there was no harm in following these recommendations because on the whole, they were simply healthier choices.
So over the next six years in conjunction with taking the conventional prescribed medication, I changed my diet to a low saturated one, took up more exercise than I was currently doing, and doubled this with being in the sun more. I also followed the format of supplementing certain vitamins and oils. Symptoms started to disappear in the course of my self-healing although the fatigue remains a constant reminder.
However I was dumbfounded when six years later I had another MRI to see if the disease was progressing. Not only were there no new lesions on the scans but the existing ones were quoted as “diminishing”! Whether this is a result of the conventional medication or George’s recommendations, I’ll never know, but I do know that my Neurologist said the medication would simply slow down the progression.
So I’m encouraging any newly diagnosed people reading this to explore your options further, do lots of reading and don’t settle for less. Thank goodness for George who decided to share his knowledge and optimism with all of us!
- Robyn Selem
Nov 2010
Newcastle, NSW