Hello,
My name is Cathy and I have multiple sclerosis (MS). I have lived with it for most of my life. When I was 15 years old I went blind in my left eye, it turned out to be optic neuritis. My ophthalmologist told me “You might have MS someday.” Unfortunately, he was right.
Eventually, I started taking one of the interferons for MS. Along with Baclofen (a muscle relaxer) and Prednisone (a steroid). During a relapse, I would receive Solu-Medrol, a potent corticosteroid. As my MS continued to progress my neurologist also had me take a chemo drug. Novantrone (now sold under the brand name Mitoxantrone) was the chemo drug.
With each flare, I was always worried my body wouldn’t recover. Plus, the side effects from the medications were horrible and it left me feeling hopeless. I was also very concerned about the side effects harming my other organs such as my heart and liver.
In 2004 I had the worse flare I’d ever experienced, it left me looking like I had a stroke. The left side of my face was numb and paralyzed. I also had double vision, couldn’t walk, couldn’t swallow, and had slurred speech.
That’s when I decided there had to be something else. After searching the internet (with one eye closed due to double vision) I discovered I could use food as my medicine.
I immediately changed my diet and in 2005 I stopped all medications. I have been drug-free for over 18 years. I’ve even reversed some of my MS symptoms.
MS symptoms that are now gone:
- Cold intolerance
- Heat intolerance
- Heavy boot sensation on my feet
- MS hug
- Numbness in the back of my mouth
- “Pins and needles” sensation
- Severe dry mouth
- Stiffness in knees
- Redness on my hands and feet (not sure if this was MS-related, but I’m blaming MS – hee, hee)
MS drug-modifying therapies (DMTs) do not stop the destruction of nerve damage. If they work, they only slow the progression. Plus, they come with horrible side effects such as:
- Allergic reactions
- Back pain
- Bacterial infection of the lungs (tuberculosis)
- Bladder infection
- Bleeding disorders
- Brain infection (PML)
- Breathing problems
- Chest pain
- Constipation or diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Flu-like symptoms (chills, fever, and joint and muscle pain)
- Flushed skin
- Frequent or painful urination
- Fungal infection
- Hair loss
- Headache
- Heart damage
- Heart failure
- Hepatitis B or C (viral infections that attack the liver)
- Herpes viral infection
- Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)
- Increased risk of cancer including breast cancer
- Indigestion
- Inflammation of the sinuses (sinusitis)
- Injection site reactions (redness, pain, or swelling of the skin)
- Irregular heartbeat
- Kidney problems
- Life-threatening skin reactions
- Liver damage
- Liver failure
- Low or high blood pressure
- Low white blood cell counts
- Menstrual changes
- Nausea and vomiting
- Numbness and tingling in the hands or feet
- Pain in the arms, legs, and/or joints
- Rash
- Skin infections
- Stomach pain
- Stroke
- Swelling of the nose or throat
- Trouble breathing
- Trouble sleeping
- Upper respiratory tract infections
- Urinary tract infection (UTI)
- Viral infection causing a painful rash (shingles)
- Vision problems
- Weakened immune system
There is no magic pill to stop the ravages of MS but there is another option. And that is, managing MS naturally. The only side effect is improving your overall health.
I created this website to share with you that there is an alternative and I am living proof. Follow along and I’ll show you how.
Eating a clean diet and making lifestyle changes can slow or even stop your MS progression.
My Family
I live in SW Idaho, a high desert country… hawks, coyotes, and gophers. I love it and all its beauty, we can literally see for miles. At times it is extremely quiet. There will be nothing to hear but birds, frogs, coyotes, and the occasional annoying mosquito.
I’m married to the love of my life and my best friend for over 30 years! We have two adult sons, our youngest son has Type 1 Diabetes. My husband has always stuck by me and didn’t run away when I was diagnosed with MS. I’m lucky because he is always looking out for me and cares for me.
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I hope this blog, MS Wellness Route, you will be motivated and inspired to change your life so you can start feeling better today! If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me, I would love to hear from you.
I invite you to join me to take control of your health and start feeling better today. You have the ability to heal yourself!
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I have Multiple Sclerosis but MS doesn’t have me.
I want YOU to start feeling better today!
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