Got several things I want to post, but didn’t post much yesterday and probably not today either. Long-term readers may remember I went to the ER a bit over a year ago with severe inflammation of parts of my digestive system. There really were only two major possible culprits, and for better or for worse we now know which one did it.
On Sunday, at our “Coffee Hour” after service (which is often a meal), someone insisted I try a bite of a dish that had been brought in. I did so. By the time I woke up Monday, the system was unhappy with me and I was trying everything I could to avoid going to the ER again. It made my last massage therapy appointment for a while interesting.
Turns out, I have issues with garbanzo beans and I am not alone. It is not a typical allergy (may be a Non-IgE issue), but a sensitivity to certain proteins, of which garbanzo beans are graced with an abundance. No real treatment, but the best thing to do is to avoid all legumes to prevent problems and to prevent the possibility of having this slide into a full allergy.
So, I’m trying to ensure any inflammation gets tamped down without needing to go the doctor. Too much going on this week. Besides, had a doc last year who suggested cutting out portions of my intestines and I’m not real keen on that idea yet. It may come to it, but I will hand that off to the Lord.
Take care, and more soon.
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I failed to follow my doc’s advice on the removal of some diverticulitis, it didn’t end well. luckily I could have my colostomy reversed. Good luck
Ugh, glad it was. If it had been one of my regular docs, would have considered it. As it was, he wasn’t so waiting to see what the regular docs say over the coming year. I WILL be keeping an eye on things and listening to what they have to say. Thanks for the reminder to do so!
I believe H2 tabs and similar basic ph water can reduce inflammation. Dr Gary brecka (sic?). Has some good advice podcasts etc. Or see him on other stuff.