For those of you who want to know, here is the latest on my health status. In November and December I had an acute flare-up of esophagitis. Finally that is back under control - probably due to eliminating a couple of other food irritants.
Meanwhile, though, I continued to have symptoms from interstitial cystitis - diagnosed in November. The urologist said that food allergies often cause this condition. Allergy testing showed that I needed to eliminate a number of key foods for at least four months: eggs, all dairy products, yeast and peanuts. Now I am 2 1/2 months into the diet, but have not seen any improvements. The allergist has prescribed two additional medicines for me and will see me again this coming Thursday.
Between the esophagitis and allergy diet, I have lost about 15 pounds since October. I really hope that the allergist will simply say to quit the diet restrictions. Worst case scenario, I trust I will only have to stick to the diet a month and a half more. I have the feeling the pounds will come back (probably more than I'd wish) once I dig my spoon into ice cream again... fresh bread, milk, caramel corn, butter, cheese, cookies... the wish list would go on, but I'd better stop before I drool on my laptop!
If the allergy approach does not help control the cystitis, I don't know what the next step will be. I will be honest with you: I am not too keen about the urologist I am seeing, and my horrible experience with the cystoscopy has made me gun shy. So, pray for wisdom and/or healing!
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