Comments on: Paleo vs MS – Terry Wahls

By: Jason

Jason — Wed, 30 May 2012 08:19:38 +0000

Hey Ree,

That’s a really inspiring story and hopefully you will continue to see further improvements. As Marcus mentioned, the removal of legumes, seeds, nuts, eggs & the nightshade family may also help fight auto-immune problems. Good luck with the bloodwork results and please keep us informed of your progress.

Jason

By: marcusmiller

marcusmiller — Tue, 29 May 2012 08:01:59 +0000

Hey, thanks for commenting, that is a really inspiring story. Have you taken a look at the work of Robb Wolf and Loren Cordain? Robb has designed an autoimmune protocol that can be tried for thirty days. It is dairy, grains, legume free and no nightshade plants or nuts for 30 days with a reintroduction to see how you do.

There is a quick overview here but I can’t recommend the book enough:
http://paleohacks.com/questions/79396/what-is-robb-wolfs-autoimmune-protocol#axzz1wFARFhqa

Keep us posted on how you are getting on!

By: Ree*

Ree* — Tue, 29 May 2012 04:24:32 +0000

I am an RN diagnosed w/ RRMS back in 1989. As an OR nurse, it began ro become difficult to stand 10-12 hrs on my feet. I did it for 8+1/2 more yrs & had to go out on disability, as I began tripping & falling & dropping instruments.
I have progressed to Secondary Progressive MS & I have been on Dr. Wahls’ Paleo Plan since 2/10. Skeptical at first, (as I always am,) I watched all her videos & decided to give it a try. I also had a Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) in the year 2000 & have been going back to Chicago, where it was done, each year for the last 10 years. It has halted progression & my MRI remains unchanged in 10 years. This year, I went back in early April & doubled my walking from last year! Might not be big to some people, but to me & my neuro doc out there, we were ecstatic! I couldn’t do it last year. So in 4 months, going gluten free & dairy free, & following the “colorful” diet, I have definitely seen a difference. I was hoping for more,by now, but won’t give up. I generally feel better, my migraines are few & far between. My balance seems a bit better & my hand grips are definitely stronger. I can tell by lifting a gallon of milk, a heavy saute pan or a filled tea kettle.
I also have Hashimoto’s thyroiditis & am eager to see my June bloodwork, in case things have changed. I hope & pray to have more recovery like Dr. Wahls, so I won’t give up the ship. I like that she has it scientifically based, did tons of research & I found her. Still have to do a few more things I haven’t done yet, like electrical stimulation, but will ask my neuro doc about that too. I am trying to spread the word, so everyone can see the light & eat to live, NOT live to eat!! THANKS DR. WAHLS!!!