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Results!!!

A little thought for today
Blood and ultrasound results are in!!! After nearly being late to my appointment today, Dr Woodbridge had some test results for me, and whilst they weren't good per say, they are answers. High eosinophils, which was expected as they indicate histamine responses (allergic reactions), scratch that, seriously high eosinophils. Dangerously low vitamin D, low pretty much all of the B vitamins and plently of other things. But... no autoimmune thyroid disease and a small benign cyst on my thyroid. Not big enough to cause any concern though so I'm super happy about that. He has diagnosed me with Undermethylation. This is seriously confusing, however I've researched a list of symptoms:

  • Depression
  • High salivary flow
  • High tear flow
  • Never dry eyes
  • Good tolerance of cold
  • Poor tolerance of heat
  • Unexplained nausea
  • Hyperactivity
  • Frequent colds and flu
  • Phobias
  • Highly motivated
  • Hard driving personality
  • Poor pain tolerance- I'm a bit unsure about this one because I have a high tolerance to deal with pain (due to chronic pain), but then I'll stub my toe and end up sobbing.
  • Joint pain
  • Joint swelling
  • Joint stiffness
  • Excess perspiration
  • Addictive tendencies
  • bipolar disorder
  • OCD
  • Schizophrenia
  • Insomnia
  • Muscle pains
  • Abundant or excess saliva in mouth
  • Obsessive compulsive
  • Slenderness
  • Do worse on b12 and folates (4)
  • Shopping/gambling disorders
  • Oppositional –defiant
  • Seasonal depression
  • Inhalant allergies
  • Frequent headaches,
  • Perfectionism
  • Competitiveness
  • Asthma
  • Vasomotor rhinitis
  • Allergic skin disorders
  • Pruritis
  • Excess stomach acid
  • Fatigue
  • High libido
  • Sparse body hair
  • Elevated absolute basophils
  • Extreme internal anxiety despite outwardly calm
  • Delusion thinking rather than hallucinations
  • Respond well to SAM-e, methionine, avoid folic acid (1)- Hopefully!! :D
  • Anorexia/bulimia
  • Low serotonin
  • Low dopamine
  • Low norepinephrine
  • Psychosis
  • Prone to hives
  • High motivation

So you can see that I have a lot of the above symptoms and whilst this condition doesn't explain the hypermobility stuff etc. it can possibly give me relief from headaches and allergy symptoms. He's now got me on all these supplements to hopefully help with all these things. Hopefully I'll be a healthier, happier person really soon :)

Celebratory lunch
State of origin gummy bears
After my appointment, mum and I went to a Paleo cafe down the road from the specialist. Whilst Paleo usually has egg in it, we managed to find a nice slice and great berry smoothie that I could have. It was a nice little break from everything with my mum. Then we went out for celebratory post exam and semester lunch at my favourite pasta place, Vapiano's. Exam results come out tomorrow :S

Coconut and berry slice with a very berry smoothie












Wish me luck! BB :)


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