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Reply: Chocolate is EVIL

Thanks Elizabeth, Yes, I did have to learn to tune in to my body to cure myself. As I...

Posted by Borrita

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Reply: Chocolate is EVIL

Have ever been able to eat chocolate? When I was younger I was considered hypersomniac, and...

Posted by Borrita

Have ever been able to eat chocolate? When I was younger I was considered hypersomniac, and during menopause, I could barely keep my head up when sitting down. I totalled the car when I fell asleep at the wheel. I noticed one day that I was worse after music lessons, where my instructor always had a lot of chocolate. I eliminated the chocolate and suddenly I was significantly less drowsy. Since that time, I am far less drowsy, if at all.

When I was younger I had depression which I was medicated for- but the medications caused a downward spiral. After being at the bottom of the rung, my medical professionals refused to refill my prescriptions anymore. It took me 6 years, but after meeting my present husband, he told me to throw out the meds, and I did. I have been medication free for 24 years, told that the meds caused the issues, and I am not to take any prescriptioned medications without them being prescribed by my physician, who unfortunately lost his license a few years ago. Being a "risky" (?) patient, the physicians I've found by perusing the phone book have not be acceptable to me, and my history and records are lost.

I have other chemical, drug, and food sensitivities so though I don't believe it's diagnosed, I'm told I fit the diagnosis of Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Disorder. I do have far less reactions since I'm 10 years post-menopausal, I'm not as sensitive to some things as I was (fragrance, for example). Food intolerances include dairy allergy, lactose intolerance, yeast breads, maltodextrin, caffeine, & chocolate. I also quit drinking alcohol about 1 1/2 ago. I also had a very significant change of behavior and improvement mentation.

I read a book once which talked about the category xanthines, or methylxanthines. Oddly, I noticed on the computer that all my food intolerances are included in the category of xanthines. However, I've never gotten a professional who would even discuss the possibilities. I'm told there are no local physicians or allergists who treat food intolerances nor Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Disorder. My most recent consideration is that I've had chronic diarrhea and even oozing which has cleared up since I have eliminated wheat & gluten from my diet. Endoscopy scheduled for later this month. I'm a former medical para (EMT, PCT). Sorry for the long post. Thought you might be interested.View Thread

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