Comments on: So what’s wrong with Katie, anyway?

By: Laura Linger

Laura Linger — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:00:00 +0000

My system did the same thing to me after a bout of food poisoning that nearly killed me. In the ensuing three years, I have been going through the fight of my life, experiencing symptoms very similar to yours. I have a wonderful new doctor who listens to me and has gained my trust, and she put it like this: “your entire immune system doesn’t know its ass from its elbow ever since it fought to get you well after the pathogens hit your body with the food poisoning.” My immune system has actually been attacking my entire endocrine system! I also learned recently that, because of my problems, I am severely malnourished…I eat, but nothing “takes”…gee, wonder why I am so exhausted all of the time?

Sound familiar?

I’m still working to get it right. I have my good days and I have my bad days. But Katie, you know what? There is always, always hope. And I will be hopeful for you.

Hang in there. If there is anything that I can do for you, don’t hesitate to shoot me an email or leave me a message on my blog. I’ll be sending many good warm thoughts your way.

Laura Linger

By: Laura

Laura — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 04:31:54 +0000

I’m glad your doctors are being firm about self-care and wellness going forward! I know it’s hard to prioritize yourself – but think of it as modeling healthy and sustainable living for your own daughters (I say this as the daughter of a woman who put everyone else first, to the detriment of her own health). It is still a conscious struggle for me as a parent not to do the same.

One of my dear friends lives with an autoimmune disease – many drugs, many side effects. Rest up this week and let your body heal. I hope this does not leave you with any lasting side effects.

Have you read any Christiane Northup? She wrote in “Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom” of a wake-up call she had (severe mastitis that she ignored, IIRC) that led her to completely change her lifestyle and priorities.

Thinking of you and sending hugs!

By: Kelly

Kelly — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 23:40:15 +0000

That’s an interesting point about the massages. There are all sorts of possible culprits, but the only focus needs to be on the climb back up. Rest is a huge part of this recovery, allowing your body to reset its systems. Please do not underestimate it. Hope you are feeling much better soon enough!

By: 500Jerk

500Jerk — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 22:46:19 +0000

I think you can do it all. Just not all at once! I hope you make a full recovery very soon. Take good care.
Your friend,
500Jerk

By: Wheatie

Wheatie — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:55:07 +0000

Also you might want to check on whether the recent massages you posted about have impacted your lymphatic system.

By: MeghatronsMom

MeghatronsMom — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:33:23 +0000

I am sorry you had to go through this. I am glad our wonderful docs figured out what is/was wrong. NOW, you must do what they say. I know it is hard, but you really can’t “do it all” & be superwoman.

I have been really sick & it made me get my priorities straight.

Hope you are on the mend & everything turns out OK.