I haven't posted here for almost 2 months. I need to add an update. I've been busy sewing skirts (mostly lined, cotton or linen A-line and pencil). Our garden is flourishing. I'm picking strawberries, raspberries and brocolli now. My husband picks the lettuce and sugar snap peas. Also we play tennis at least once a week. Our usual biketrail is partially closed for renovations. So we decided to focus on tennis and improve our skills before we go to Maui in October. We have free courts near our Lahaina condo. So we take our rackets and play frequently even in hot Maui weather.
Healthwise I'm doing well. I haven't had a real cold since April (3 months ago). Whenever I get symptoms, I just get to bed ontime and get enough sleep. The next morning I feel fine with no symptoms. I will finish my last prescription of low dose naltrexone (to increase my immunity) in a few days. My last CBC showed my white blood cells were in the normal range. However, I opted to continue LDN for another 3 months, because I still had frequent colds. During my second 3 months of LDN, I had no colds.
I will pick up my new prescriptions for thyroid supplements today. I asked my doc to increase my T3 (liothyronine) dose from 5mcg 2x daily (total 10mcg) to 25 mcg (1/2 dose 2x daily for a total of 25). Perhaps as my body adjusted to LDN, I didn't get quite the effect of thyroid supplements as I did when I began LDN. (LDN initially exacerbates the effect of thyroid supps and can cause hyper symptoms.) I'll stay on my same initial dose of T3 (Levoxyl), which is 50mcg 1x daily. I don't convert T4 to T3 easily. So I really don't know how much actual useable T3 I get from those 50mcg of T4. I wish there was a T4/T3 conversion test. However, my doc wants to see my T4 in a normal range. So I'll keep taking that T4 supplement.
Before I requested that increased T3 dosage, I did a trial increase with my current 5mcg prescription. Rather than just taking 5mcg 2x daily, I took 10mcg 2x daily to increase my total to 20mcg daily. I did well (no afternoon energy crash, normal body temperature, normal regularity) and didn't get any hyperthyroid symptoms (like heart palpitations or diarrhea). So I'm ready to begin the new prescription with 25mcg of T3 daily after I finish my 'trial' increase from my old prescription (20mcg daily). I don't think that 5 extra mcg will make much difference. If I get hyper symptoms, I can decrease my afternoon dose.
I've also noticed that my trial increased afternoon dose of 10mcg (formerly 5mcg) didn't affect my sleep, even if I take that as late as 5:45pm. My doc told me to take the afternoon dose no later than 4pm, because that might keep me awake. Amazingly I haven't noticed sleep problems, even when I took that increased dose at 5:45pm. I prefer to take that between 2 and 4pm, but I don't get the energy crash. So I sometimes forget to take the afternoon dose exactly one hour after lunch.
Despite the increased T3 dose my weight stayed in my usual 3 pound range. When I don't drink enough fluids and eat a salty dinner (usually salad with dressing, because I don't like dry, salty foods like chips), I weigh more. When I eat more fruit, sweat more while playing tennis, or drink enough fluids my weight is down. Nevertheless, I'm happy with my body. I've lost an inch in my waist by doing waist exercises. I've also firmed up my former underarm flab flaps by lifting weights and doing other upper arm exercises. So I often wear sleeveless tops during warm weather.
I also wear skirts more often, because I've made so many. After 2 more skirts, I will start making dresses. I have several summer dress patterns which I want to try. I'm addicted to sewing. So I'm shopping less and prefer sweaters (because I don't knit) or shoes, when I do buy garments.
I plan to get a maintenance check on my sewing machine and serger while I'm in Maui. I'll take those to the shop just before I leave. I'm so addicted to sewing that I need those 2 machines every day before my vacation. I have such a stash of fabric, which I purchased from a local discount fabric shop before they closed, that I can keep sewing for years without needing to purchase more than thread, blades for my rotary cutter and occasional lining fabric. Fortunately I consider sewing a 'healthy' addiction!
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Restaurant Food Got Me!
10 days ago I began to experience cramping, bloating, some diarrhea and nausea. Because I ate at a local restaurant before I had those symptoms. I suspected bacteria (or other bugs) or allergens (maybe cross-contamination) from the restaurant food caused my symptoms. However, I had eaten the same entree at that restaurant many previous times and had NO reaction. So I was really puzzled.
However, I put away (froze) 2 meals from my leftovers before I got those symptoms. I decided to wait until I recovered from the symptoms to eat one of those (frozen leftover) meals. If I again experienced those (cramping, bloating, nausea) symptoms after eating the lefotver meal, I would know something in the food caused my symptoms.
Friday night (2 days ago) I felt well and decided to try the restuarant leftovers again. Saturday morning I began having the same (but more intense) symptoms of bloating, nausea, diarrhea andd cramping pain. So I know for sure that resturant meal caused my symptoms. Last week I didn't know whether a foodborn bacteria (or parasite) in the food caused my symptoms or whether I was reacting to an allergen. This week my symptoms seem more like previous allergen reactions, maybe because the symptoms are more intense. (I remembered my reactions to gluten, dairy and soy being more painful.)
Today I visited that resturant and talked to the waitress who often serves me the same entree I always eat. She reassured me that the dish containined none of my allergens. However, since we visited the restaurant on a very busy night, I suspect cross-contamination. Perhaps one of the cooks used hastily washed utensils or pans to prepare my dish. That utensil or dish could have been contaminated with wheat (from flour tortillas) or dairy (from cheese or sour cream) from other previously prepared dishes. The waitress told me that the cooks are very careful, but my body says it was exposed to an allergen.
I won't return to that restaurant again very soon. However, when I do want to eat there again, I'll go at a slower time when the staff isn't so busy. I can't risk cross-contamination. Even though I eventually recover (symptoms disappear), allergen antibodies damage my intestines and make me more susceptible to new allergies or other autoimmune diaeases. I already have celiac disease, 6 other delayed reaction food allergies, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, and Sjogren's disease. I don't want more autoimmune conditions. SIGH
However, I put away (froze) 2 meals from my leftovers before I got those symptoms. I decided to wait until I recovered from the symptoms to eat one of those (frozen leftover) meals. If I again experienced those (cramping, bloating, nausea) symptoms after eating the lefotver meal, I would know something in the food caused my symptoms.
Friday night (2 days ago) I felt well and decided to try the restuarant leftovers again. Saturday morning I began having the same (but more intense) symptoms of bloating, nausea, diarrhea andd cramping pain. So I know for sure that resturant meal caused my symptoms. Last week I didn't know whether a foodborn bacteria (or parasite) in the food caused my symptoms or whether I was reacting to an allergen. This week my symptoms seem more like previous allergen reactions, maybe because the symptoms are more intense. (I remembered my reactions to gluten, dairy and soy being more painful.)
Today I visited that resturant and talked to the waitress who often serves me the same entree I always eat. She reassured me that the dish containined none of my allergens. However, since we visited the restaurant on a very busy night, I suspect cross-contamination. Perhaps one of the cooks used hastily washed utensils or pans to prepare my dish. That utensil or dish could have been contaminated with wheat (from flour tortillas) or dairy (from cheese or sour cream) from other previously prepared dishes. The waitress told me that the cooks are very careful, but my body says it was exposed to an allergen.
I won't return to that restaurant again very soon. However, when I do want to eat there again, I'll go at a slower time when the staff isn't so busy. I can't risk cross-contamination. Even though I eventually recover (symptoms disappear), allergen antibodies damage my intestines and make me more susceptible to new allergies or other autoimmune diaeases. I already have celiac disease, 6 other delayed reaction food allergies, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, and Sjogren's disease. I don't want more autoimmune conditions. SIGH
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Better But Still Puzzled
Those intestinal cramping symptoms gradually decreased over the past 3 days. However, I still don't know what caused the symptoms. Perhaps taking extra probiotics (2 capsules for daily 100 billion live cells vs. my usual daily 50 billion) helped fight off a possible gut bug infection. Perhaps eating coconut ice cream (not just coconut milk, but actual coconut bits) helped calm my gut. I've read that coconut helps decrease diarrhea. I didn't actually have diarrhea, but I had all the urgency and cramps that accompany diarrhea. I also decreased my magnesium supplement consumption. So maybe that helped.
Possibly I contracted a bacteria or reacted to an allergen from the restaurant meal, which I consumed last Saturday night. If so, I will get the same gut symptoms when I eat my restaurant meal leftovers. I hope not, because I always order that same dish and look forward to my 2 meals from leftovers. Nevertheless, I visited that restaurant on a sunny Saturday evening. We got the last open table before a line formed outside. I've never seen that restaurant so crowded. Perhaps someone in the kitchen accidentally contaminated my entree?? However, my recent symptoms didn't feel like an allergy reaction. They did feel like a gut bug. Maybe my gut is healthy enough to rid itself of bad bugs now. I don't know what I had, but I'm glad it's gone ... at least until I thaw, heat and eat my restaurant leftovers. SIGH
Possibly I contracted a bacteria or reacted to an allergen from the restaurant meal, which I consumed last Saturday night. If so, I will get the same gut symptoms when I eat my restaurant meal leftovers. I hope not, because I always order that same dish and look forward to my 2 meals from leftovers. Nevertheless, I visited that restaurant on a sunny Saturday evening. We got the last open table before a line formed outside. I've never seen that restaurant so crowded. Perhaps someone in the kitchen accidentally contaminated my entree?? However, my recent symptoms didn't feel like an allergy reaction. They did feel like a gut bug. Maybe my gut is healthy enough to rid itself of bad bugs now. I don't know what I had, but I'm glad it's gone ... at least until I thaw, heat and eat my restaurant leftovers. SIGH
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Puzzling Intestinal Cramps, Etc.
I had been doing very well physically for over a month. I had no new respiratory infections. I was tolerating well my 50mcg dose of T4 plus two 5mcg )divided) doses of T3 supplements. So my hypothyroid symptoms (fatigue, low body temp and irregularity) continued to decrease until I felt almost 'normal' playing tennis on Saturday. I had all the energy I needed to play an hour of tennis, walk around the lake for another 1-1/4 hours and then walk to a local restaurant for dinner (another 60 minute round trip walk) that day. However, I awoke the next morning with intestinal cramps and almost diarrhea. My gut felt like I would have diarrhea (cramps, queasiness, nausea), but I didn't actually have diarrhea. Maybe my gut's good bacteria level is high enough to fight off whatever caused those symptoms.
However, I still have those symptoms today. So I wonder whether (1) I consumed an allergen during the restaurant dinner (although I ordered the same entree, which I always eat without problems) or (2) I contracted some kind of intestinal bacteria (which could cause cramping pain and bloating--I've had some of that) or (3) my T4 supplement finally raised my thyroid hormone levels high enough to cause hyperthyroid symptoms (diarrhea and cramping intestinal pain can be hyperthyroid symptoms). However, I don't have any other hyper symptoms (like palpitations or overheating). So I really don't know what caused these cramping gut pains.
Meanwhile I will reduce my daily magnesium supplement, which can cause diarrhea and can also prevent thyroid absorption if taken too close to thyroid doses. Maybe some peppermint tea could relax my intestines. (I usually avoid peppermint tea, because it also relaxes the lower esophageal valve and can thereby cause reflux.) I experienced slightly less cramping pain today (or maybe I'm just accustomed to that symptom after 2 days). I really hope I don't have another gut bacteria ... been there, done that too many times already. Nevertheless, if these symptoms continue, I need to take yet another stool test for bacteria, parasites and/or yeast.
Spring finally arrived in Seattle. We had our first 70 degree day on Saturday. I plan to plant squash seed in hills on the next sunny day (hopefully Tuesday). My tomato seedlings are flourishing in my studio (south facing) window. However, I won't put those into the garden for a few more weeks. (Everything will be late this year, because we had such a cold spring.) My husband is anxious to plant green beans. We're planting some crops so late that we may be in Maui when our vegies (and grapes) are ripe enough to pick. I certainly won't stay home to harvest. LOL
I've also sewed several A-line skirts (5?) and one pencil skirt during this rainy spring. I plan to make more pencil skirts, but need to alter some old denim shorts (which are too long and too wide) and a pair of white trousers. (I'll make skinny pants from trousers which have stretch.)
I haven't done much serious computer shopping, but I decided I prefer a smaller screen (13-14 inch) notebook rather than a really small (10 inch screen) netbook (which is lighter, but difficult to see). I don't actually need a laptop until October (when we go to Maui for 16 days). I can decide later.
Last (but not least LOL) my hairstyle finally looks like a short bob with bangs (from the front). However the sideview shows that I'm growing out my 'pixie' cut, because the shortest hair is near the ears, while in front and in back of my ears I have longer hair. I'm still uncertain about whether I want a shorter in back, longer in front tapered bob or a precision arched extended bang cut (hair is shorter around my face and longer in the back). I like the precision arched style, but I may want hair off my face during hot weather. I also may want to wear a ponytail during hot weather, which I can't do with the arched extended bang style. So I'll just wait to see how I feel when my hair is longer and the weather is hotter.
However, I still have those symptoms today. So I wonder whether (1) I consumed an allergen during the restaurant dinner (although I ordered the same entree, which I always eat without problems) or (2) I contracted some kind of intestinal bacteria (which could cause cramping pain and bloating--I've had some of that) or (3) my T4 supplement finally raised my thyroid hormone levels high enough to cause hyperthyroid symptoms (diarrhea and cramping intestinal pain can be hyperthyroid symptoms). However, I don't have any other hyper symptoms (like palpitations or overheating). So I really don't know what caused these cramping gut pains.
Meanwhile I will reduce my daily magnesium supplement, which can cause diarrhea and can also prevent thyroid absorption if taken too close to thyroid doses. Maybe some peppermint tea could relax my intestines. (I usually avoid peppermint tea, because it also relaxes the lower esophageal valve and can thereby cause reflux.) I experienced slightly less cramping pain today (or maybe I'm just accustomed to that symptom after 2 days). I really hope I don't have another gut bacteria ... been there, done that too many times already. Nevertheless, if these symptoms continue, I need to take yet another stool test for bacteria, parasites and/or yeast.
Spring finally arrived in Seattle. We had our first 70 degree day on Saturday. I plan to plant squash seed in hills on the next sunny day (hopefully Tuesday). My tomato seedlings are flourishing in my studio (south facing) window. However, I won't put those into the garden for a few more weeks. (Everything will be late this year, because we had such a cold spring.) My husband is anxious to plant green beans. We're planting some crops so late that we may be in Maui when our vegies (and grapes) are ripe enough to pick. I certainly won't stay home to harvest. LOL
I've also sewed several A-line skirts (5?) and one pencil skirt during this rainy spring. I plan to make more pencil skirts, but need to alter some old denim shorts (which are too long and too wide) and a pair of white trousers. (I'll make skinny pants from trousers which have stretch.)
I haven't done much serious computer shopping, but I decided I prefer a smaller screen (13-14 inch) notebook rather than a really small (10 inch screen) netbook (which is lighter, but difficult to see). I don't actually need a laptop until October (when we go to Maui for 16 days). I can decide later.
Last (but not least LOL) my hairstyle finally looks like a short bob with bangs (from the front). However the sideview shows that I'm growing out my 'pixie' cut, because the shortest hair is near the ears, while in front and in back of my ears I have longer hair. I'm still uncertain about whether I want a shorter in back, longer in front tapered bob or a precision arched extended bang cut (hair is shorter around my face and longer in the back). I like the precision arched style, but I may want hair off my face during hot weather. I also may want to wear a ponytail during hot weather, which I can't do with the arched extended bang style. So I'll just wait to see how I feel when my hair is longer and the weather is hotter.
Friday, April 29, 2011
Short Health Update
I've taken 50 mcg of T4 and 10 mcg of T3 (divided dose) for 8 days now. During the previous week I took 25 mcg of T4 and 12 mcg of T3 for 7 days. However, I got tired of splitting pills. So I tried whole tablets of both drugs. I notice a little more palpitation after exercise, but my husband assures me that's normal. I'm warmer, more energetic and absolutely 'regular' (no more bleeding hemorrhoids YAAAYY!!!). I still notice slight energy deficit before and after I take my afternoon T3 dose. I can't call that an energy 'crash' now. I can push through the urge to veg, while my T3 takes effect.
I'll continue to monitor side effects of the T4, because I'm also taking full dose (3 mg) of LDN. I may need to reduce the T4 back to 25 mcg after it reaches full potential in my body. That usually takes 1-4 weeks. Above all, I haven't experienced cold symptoms for over a week. So I'm gradually reducing the Arabinogalactin. I also resumed taking vitamin D (because I no longer have constipation problems), but I only take 1000 IU of D3 daily. I eat enough vitamin D rich foods. So I don't want to OD on vitamin D3 again. Perhaps my body can finally fight off viral infections before they develop into full blown 'colds'. Only time will tell, but I feel well now.
I'll continue to monitor side effects of the T4, because I'm also taking full dose (3 mg) of LDN. I may need to reduce the T4 back to 25 mcg after it reaches full potential in my body. That usually takes 1-4 weeks. Above all, I haven't experienced cold symptoms for over a week. So I'm gradually reducing the Arabinogalactin. I also resumed taking vitamin D (because I no longer have constipation problems), but I only take 1000 IU of D3 daily. I eat enough vitamin D rich foods. So I don't want to OD on vitamin D3 again. Perhaps my body can finally fight off viral infections before they develop into full blown 'colds'. Only time will tell, but I feel well now.
Decreased Internet Activity
For some time I've realized that I spend waaaaay too much time online. I regret the time I waste reading other people's blogs, checking online support groups, and even shopping at sites of stores which I can visit locally. I've tried to limit my time to once a day. However, I noticed that when I'm too tired to do anything else, need a break or want to procrastinate doing something which I fear failing or not doing perfectly, I wander into my office and turn on my computer. An hour later I realized I could have finished whatever I procrastinated, that I didn't need such a long 'break', or that I didn't get any more energy from sitting and staring at this screen.
Luckily, when my husband tried to install a security software update, my computer crashed. Nothing worked! He felt very guilty. I was relieved. I had a great way to prevent myself from wasting online time.
My husband took my computer to work and asked a techie friend to repair my computer, which involved deleting and reloading everything except, of course, my 'favorites'. Those 'favorites' included other people's blogs, shopping sites and information about medical treatments. He brought my computer home after a few days and told me it was much faster. However, I did not want him to reconnect my computer on my office desk. I wanted an enforced computer vacation.
So during the past 9 days I was online for about an hour. I observed that I can clear my emails and junk mail in about 5 minutes, answer 1-2 emails and even post on a blog within 30 minutes once every few days. During the past week I've spent much more time sewing (my true passion). I've also gotten much more rest.
When my computer first crashed, my husband and I discussed a replacement. He offered to buy me a new computer many previous times. So I took him up on his offer. I want a laptop with a docking station in my office. However, I have yet to shop for a laptop. I just don't want to spend more time either shopping for or working on a computer. So I still have my old computer, which works a little faster now.
I now realize I can ignore my computer for days and spent more time on other things. Right now I'm soaking my toenails in Listerine (a toenail fungus treatment) while I'm online. However, I just noticed I've spent 30 minutes, which is all I need for my toenails.
Luckily, when my husband tried to install a security software update, my computer crashed. Nothing worked! He felt very guilty. I was relieved. I had a great way to prevent myself from wasting online time.
My husband took my computer to work and asked a techie friend to repair my computer, which involved deleting and reloading everything except, of course, my 'favorites'. Those 'favorites' included other people's blogs, shopping sites and information about medical treatments. He brought my computer home after a few days and told me it was much faster. However, I did not want him to reconnect my computer on my office desk. I wanted an enforced computer vacation.
So during the past 9 days I was online for about an hour. I observed that I can clear my emails and junk mail in about 5 minutes, answer 1-2 emails and even post on a blog within 30 minutes once every few days. During the past week I've spent much more time sewing (my true passion). I've also gotten much more rest.
When my computer first crashed, my husband and I discussed a replacement. He offered to buy me a new computer many previous times. So I took him up on his offer. I want a laptop with a docking station in my office. However, I have yet to shop for a laptop. I just don't want to spend more time either shopping for or working on a computer. So I still have my old computer, which works a little faster now.
I now realize I can ignore my computer for days and spent more time on other things. Right now I'm soaking my toenails in Listerine (a toenail fungus treatment) while I'm online. However, I just noticed I've spent 30 minutes, which is all I need for my toenails.
Saturday, April 16, 2011
FT3 Result
I never did see my Free T3 test result posted on my HMO website. So I didn't think they ran that test. However, I received in the mail today the paper copy printout of all my recent blood test results, which included the free T3 result. I have mixed emotions about that result. I'm glad I finally got the result. However, my recent FT3of 2.3 (normal 2.4-4.4) was even lower than my last result of 2.7. (Before I began taking supplemental T3 last November my FT3 was 2.0.) So how did my FT3 levels DECREASE while I wsa taking 10-12 mcg of Liothyronine (T3) daily???
Perhaps I do need the T4 (Levoxyl) supplement to get enough T3, even though I don't easily convert T4 to T3. At least taking Levoxyl could prevent the afternoon energy drain, because T4 rises slowly ans decreases slowly. (The half-life for T4 is 8 days vs. the half-life of T3, which is 8 hours.)
I also suspect I haven't been as careful as I should be with my dose schedule. I'm supposed to take my thyroid supps 1 hour before food and 3-4 hours before taking magnesium supplements. However, I take Mg supps with breakfast lunch and dinner so that I don't get a big dose of Mg all at once. Large amounts of Mg can cause gas and bloating, which I don't like. I used to get up and take my thyroid supps and then go back to bed for another hour or so. Then by the time I had breakfast 3 hours later, 4hours would have passed between my thyroid supps and my Mg dose. However, I've gotten a little careless with my morning dose. Sometimes I eat, rather than just drink juice less than an hour after I take my T3 dose. Sometimes I eat breakfast and take Mg less than 3 hours after my T3 dose. Both food and Mg interfere with thyroid supplement absorption. So I get some of the thyroid, but not all.
Whatever ... my low T3 level explains why I've had more regularity problems lately despite taking thyroid supps. So I'll resume my earlier habit of getting up when I first wake up in the am, rather than rolling over and going back to sleep. I can take my thyroid supps with arabinogalactan and THEN go back to bed for an hour or so. LOL
I took my first LDN (full 3 mg dose) last night. I noticed the difference immediately. I slept well, but I woke up remembering vivid dreams. I missed those during the week I was off LDN. I only had one scary dream previously while on LDN, but that was after watching a disturbing movie. Also I noticed that I didn't feel the pain from my current cold (sore throat and chest pain), maybe because LDN stimulates endorphin production. More endorphins means less pain sensation. This cold seems to have progressed to my chest. So I cough (both productive and nonproductive) continually. Hopefully resuming LDN and vitamin D3 supplements (which I began to today at 1000mg) will help me recover more quickly from this cold.
I long for the day when my WBCs are high enough that no longer get every cold that comes along. Actually I suspect my husband brought me this cold from his office, where a coworker has the same symptoms as I have. Oh well, another 3 months on LDN should improve my immunity even more.
Perhaps I do need the T4 (Levoxyl) supplement to get enough T3, even though I don't easily convert T4 to T3. At least taking Levoxyl could prevent the afternoon energy drain, because T4 rises slowly ans decreases slowly. (The half-life for T4 is 8 days vs. the half-life of T3, which is 8 hours.)
I also suspect I haven't been as careful as I should be with my dose schedule. I'm supposed to take my thyroid supps 1 hour before food and 3-4 hours before taking magnesium supplements. However, I take Mg supps with breakfast lunch and dinner so that I don't get a big dose of Mg all at once. Large amounts of Mg can cause gas and bloating, which I don't like. I used to get up and take my thyroid supps and then go back to bed for another hour or so. Then by the time I had breakfast 3 hours later, 4hours would have passed between my thyroid supps and my Mg dose. However, I've gotten a little careless with my morning dose. Sometimes I eat, rather than just drink juice less than an hour after I take my T3 dose. Sometimes I eat breakfast and take Mg less than 3 hours after my T3 dose. Both food and Mg interfere with thyroid supplement absorption. So I get some of the thyroid, but not all.
Whatever ... my low T3 level explains why I've had more regularity problems lately despite taking thyroid supps. So I'll resume my earlier habit of getting up when I first wake up in the am, rather than rolling over and going back to sleep. I can take my thyroid supps with arabinogalactan and THEN go back to bed for an hour or so. LOL
I took my first LDN (full 3 mg dose) last night. I noticed the difference immediately. I slept well, but I woke up remembering vivid dreams. I missed those during the week I was off LDN. I only had one scary dream previously while on LDN, but that was after watching a disturbing movie. Also I noticed that I didn't feel the pain from my current cold (sore throat and chest pain), maybe because LDN stimulates endorphin production. More endorphins means less pain sensation. This cold seems to have progressed to my chest. So I cough (both productive and nonproductive) continually. Hopefully resuming LDN and vitamin D3 supplements (which I began to today at 1000mg) will help me recover more quickly from this cold.
I long for the day when my WBCs are high enough that no longer get every cold that comes along. Actually I suspect my husband brought me this cold from his office, where a coworker has the same symptoms as I have. Oh well, another 3 months on LDN should improve my immunity even more.
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