So here's a fun fact, the last time I went to a doctor, I went to my pediatrician. But sadly, I'm not saying I haven't been to the doctor in awhile. Last year, my pediatrician gave me a check up. I realized this probably wasn't a good thing when I went to a new chiropractor and he laughed at me when I told him who my primary caregiver was. So this summer I decided it was time to find a new doctor.
My mother looked for someone worth while who was in-tune with Celiac Disease and is ok with my preference to not pump myself with antibiotics every time I get sick (you know, this is probably why I was still seeing a pediatrician, I still have my mom do everything for me... Thanks Mom!). So we (ha, I mean my mom) found a wonderful holistic physician in Montpelier. He's great, he works with food allergies a lot, and wants to heal the whole body, not just treat the symptoms. I loved him from the start.
We talked about how lethargic I've been feeling for the past, oh, four years. And the bouts of nausea I continue to get even though I've been very good about not eating anything with wheat. He told me I am probably having a difficult time absorbing nutrients because of damage gluten does to my small intestines when I do eat it. So he gave me lots of vitamins because I'm so probably deficient in every single one.
But the nausea? Oh that's really fun, he thought I might have another allergy! So he took some blood to test it against about 150+ food stuffs, and Friday I found out that I may be allergic to 35 things on the list. THIRTY-FIVE! So in the next few weeks (but not this week because I finally get to take a vacation and I do not want it to be hindered at all - aside from the gluten limitations) I will eliminate all of these foods from my diet, and then one by one reintroduce them. So basically, this will take at least a month and a half. Oh joy. I'll keep everyone updated on my progress. But let's hope I don't have a reaction to too many foods!
Wish me luck!