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Topic: Discussion:Lyme,and Co's, Gluten Intolerance, Diabetes,and Yeast problems

Silverwolf
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 9196

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Hi <<<<< LymeNet Family >>>>>,

I am wondering how many here are dealing w/ this combo of issues?

Trying to sort out my diet,supplements,and so on, I am plateaued it seems,not making any real headway.

Perhaps, we can exchange ideas and tho'ts on this combo of issues here.

I'm not sure if this is rt.forum,so this can be moved if necessary.

SIlverwolfi learning

[ 03-03-2013, 09:59 PM: Message edited by: Silverwolf ]

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2006,May-August2006 Dx w/ Lyme/Bartonella/White Matter Lesion Disease on Brain.
[ Clinical Dx w/ two positives and several IND's on the tests from Igenex ], Prior Dx of CFIDS/CEBV 1992, and FMS '93-'94
Diabetes*2 Dx 10/'08

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TX Lyme Mom
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Member # 3162

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Celiac and Type 1 diabetes are known to occur together.
http://celiacdisease.about.com/od/symptomsofceliacdisease/a/CeliacDiseaseDiabetes.htm

Celiac and Hashimoto's autoimmune thyroiditis are also known to occur together.
http://celiacdisease.about.com/od/commoncomplicationsofcd/a/Celiac-Disease-Thyroid-Diseases-Often-Found-Together.htm

See another recent topic here at LymeNet about gluten intolerance in relation to Lyme:
http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/ultimatebb.php/topic/1/122855

Silverwolf, I see from your signature line that you have white matter lesions on your brain scan. You will be interested to know that both celiac and Lyme can cause cerebral hypoperfusion, according to medical journal articles on PubMed. These lesions should be reversible with proper treatment.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9409364

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=cerebral+hypoperfusion+AND+celiac

Yeast is "opportunistic" and it will go away after other underlying problems are adequately addressed. In the meantime, antifungals are helpful for temporary relief of yeast symptoms.

IMO, the best way to start would be to tackle the gluten intolerance problem first and then observe how many of your other problems resolve.

If the diabetes doesn't go away with strict dietary control alone, then daily exercise like walking can help lower blood sugar levels to bring Type 2 diabetes under control. You can observe the effects of walking on BG levels by measuring it with a glucometer before and after walking. You might be surprised at how much difference walking can make in managing Type 2 diabetes.

If that's not enough to solve all of your problems, then I suggest that you get in touch with another patient (Bonnie C.) from one of the iodine forums because she brought her Type 2 diabetes under control by following an "iodine protocol." She worked up one drop of Lugol's solution daily, and after she got up to 50 mg. of iodine which took about 2-3 months, she was able to discontinue her Rx Metformin which she had been taking for 13 years! She also has celiac, and the iodine helped eliminate her gastroparesis which was caused by her celiac condition.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/iodine/?yguid=186109121

I hope these suggestions work for you, but just remember, this race is a marathon, not a sprint, so be patient with yourself.

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Silverwolf
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Hi <<<<< TX Lyme Mom >>>>>,

Thank you for the links!!! I'll be going thru them a bit at a time!!

I had a flare up of an old neck and shoulder issue, a metal shelf full of books fell a few weeks back after our move,

and set the problem off again [numbness,tingling etc.]. So I don't stay on computer too long at a time.

Thank you again,so much for the reply and links, interested in the iodine aspect too!!!

jus' that Silverwolfi

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2006,May-August2006 Dx w/ Lyme/Bartonella/White Matter Lesion Disease on Brain.
[ Clinical Dx w/ two positives and several IND's on the tests from Igenex ], Prior Dx of CFIDS/CEBV 1992, and FMS '93-'94
Diabetes*2 Dx 10/'08

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Razzle
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
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Might consider looking into the Paleo Diet. It is gluten-free, low glycemic index, and excellent for yeast issues, Celiac, and Diabetes.

Most MD's have no clue what to recommend as dietary therapy for Diabetes or yeast.

For more info on paleo diet, see http://www.paleodiet.com/

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-Razzle
Lyme IgM IGeneX Pos. 18+++, 23-25+, 30++, 31+, 34++, 39 IND, 83-93 IND; IgG IGeneX Neg. 30+, 39 IND; Mayo/CDC Pos. IgM 23+, 39+; IgG Mayo/CDC Neg. band 41+; Bart. (clinical dx; Fry Labs neg. for all coinfections), sx >30 yrs.

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Silverwolf
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 9196

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Hi <<<<< TX Lyme Mom, and Razzle >>>>>,

Thanks for the links,Tho'ts and info.!

I have been reading thru them, and TxC' has been looking up info' to!

We actually recently heard about a wonderful paleo bread recipe. A friends daughter had a GF party recently.

They liked the bread,for certain.

Reading about the gluten problem and somany diseases that are tied in was really interesting.

I am interested in the iodine aspect as well, tho' my paternal grandmother was allergic to iodine. Hopefully I am not.

And it is needful to be reminded that this is not just a short sprint, but a marathon. I am trying not to get discouraged.

Thanks again for the info'!!!

Silverwolfi studyin' and learnin' stuff

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2006,May-August2006 Dx w/ Lyme/Bartonella/White Matter Lesion Disease on Brain.
[ Clinical Dx w/ two positives and several IND's on the tests from Igenex ], Prior Dx of CFIDS/CEBV 1992, and FMS '93-'94
Diabetes*2 Dx 10/'08

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Silverwolf
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 9196

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Hi <<<<< LymeNet Family >>>>>,

Just a bump up ^^^ for more discussion tho'ts and ideas.

I am finding the interesting links helpful, and have a hope that others dealing w/ this sort of issue combo might want to discuss options to help overcome the challenges we face.

Silverwolfi trying to stretch and grow a bit.

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2006,May-August2006 Dx w/ Lyme/Bartonella/White Matter Lesion Disease on Brain.
[ Clinical Dx w/ two positives and several IND's on the tests from Igenex ], Prior Dx of CFIDS/CEBV 1992, and FMS '93-'94
Diabetes*2 Dx 10/'08

Posts: 3581 | From SE Idaho | Registered: May 2006 | IP: Logged |

Silverwolf
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 9196

posted

Hi <<<<< LymeNet Family >>>>>,

Once more ^^^^^ up for discussion and tho'ts.

I am still checking on the various info' links and am looking for more info'.So far what I am finding is good!

Just wondering who all is going thru this combo of issues, and if any folk wish to discuss.

What may help,what doesn't seem to work etc.

Thanks again to those who took time and posted these links.

jus' Silverwolfi hunting more info'!

We are all different, yet similar and Lyme and Co's so individualistic.

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2006,May-August2006 Dx w/ Lyme/Bartonella/White Matter Lesion Disease on Brain.
[ Clinical Dx w/ two positives and several IND's on the tests from Igenex ], Prior Dx of CFIDS/CEBV 1992, and FMS '93-'94
Diabetes*2 Dx 10/'08

Posts: 3581 | From SE Idaho | Registered: May 2006 | IP: Logged |

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