This is personal, I’m sorry mods. But I don’t know where else to turn.
I’m dealing with a lot of health issues at the moment. I’ve developed an eating disorder that I can’t seem to overcome on my own. It’s getting very bad. In specific, it’s ARFID, and a fear of any food I eat causing anaphylaxis.
This was likely brought on because I’ve entered perimenopause and my hormones have gone insane. And my stress has been high since last November because of family health issues (nonvaxxed). Constantly an anxious wreck.
So now I’m at a point where I need intervention. But that’s going to be medicine and I know it. I do not trust hormone pills - when I was on birth control it made me very suicidal. And I don’t trust anxiety medicine either, because…duh lol. Also don’t trust supplements and can’t afford the more trustworthy ones. I need vitamin C.
Frankly I don’t trust doctors, either. Especially with this bullshit second round of Covid.
Im also broke. Can’t afford any kind of treatment except if I were to be sent to the ER and be billed, then I just wouldn’t be able to pay it. I lost Medicaid last month because our Covid mandates ended.
What would you do?
I pray to God constantly about this but it just keeps getting worse.
Hi, for potatoes, you might see if Russet potatoes cause a problem, vs "waxy" like Reds, Yukon, etc. I have more problems with Russet. I seem to be fine with Reds.
I totally understand the medication resistance. I got a herniated disc a few years back (extreme pain) and got off the heavy meds as soon as I could. Now I just take otc as needed (when I've overdone it). The Cetirizine is only 10 mg.
So, here is a website that explains well. Just ignore the sales pitch! It's a place to start. https://www.amymyersmd.com/article/histamine-intolerance
Here's another with a diet start..just a place to see what jibes with your own experience. https://www.cleaneatingkitchen.com/getting-started-low-histamine-diet/
There are a lot of sites with food lists, but it really is best to trust your body over the lists.
For myself, I've found I need to avoid certain foods altogether. Some I can eat if they're well cooked. Leftovers can cause problems as well. I did find that quite a few of the listed foods were one I already didn't care for. Natural resistance perhaps?
My sister has exercise induced asthma, so I understand it can be a struggle. Maybe swimming, light walking, gardening, stretching, etc? There are videos for light stretches and walks. I'm sure youtube or Rumble would have light exercise guides.
I know you'll come through the other side! Have patience with yourself. Hugs!
You sharing that actually made me feel a good deal better! I read through that site and found some videos on Youtube, too. It doesn't sound like me at all. Considering that this is something that was worrying me, it's a big relief.
It leads me more towards thinking my anxiety/stress is causing the histamine issues.
I can't believe leftovers can cause a problem. That's wild, and I'm sorry you have to deal with that.
Thank you so much for your help and kindness!
Well, good! Every thing you can cross off the concerns list is helpful.
You might try searches about perimenopause symptoms and see if anything matches. Then search for natural ways to ease symptoms.
Keep searching for answers.. Seek and ye shall find. 😊
Also, obviously, I'm not a doctor. I can only offer my opinions and experiences.