Laura - CFS/ME

[Guest guest]

Hello Laura!

 

Thanks for the welcome, I appreciate it!=)

 

It wasn't my doc who talked about veganism. The specialist mentioned

nothing to do with diet really and the local Chronic Fatigue Service

give no info on diet further than eating little and often to keep

energy levels fairly constant. That's understandable that they don't

go too deeply into it as many of them are Occupational Therapists and

not dieticians. Also, as many of us are painfully aware, most docs

know little or nothing about diet and health either - they certainly

don't study it during their medical courses. Sigh!

 

The place I was slammed for veganism was on a group here at

called CFSCured. There are some real Atkins-diet-types there who are

plugging a 40% protein monstrosity and one of them even said to me

that he knew " PhDs who refused to treat vegetarians and other death

wishers " etc! I was very controlled and didn't enquire as to whether

their PhDs were in narrow-minded stupidity!!!=) Anyway, the whole

atmosphere there was so hostile when it claimed to be supportive that

I un-subbed very soon afterwards and will re-join when I'm totally

better and tell them how I did it - ie without animal foods and with

a high percentage of raw foods in my diet.

 

If it's not too OT a subject, (some might think so and I'm not out to

rattle anyone!!!), what's your experience with CFS been thus far? I

was interested that you're able to carry on with your studies and

training etc. Perhaps we might talk about our experiences etc off

list? Please feel free to mail me personally and I'll share all the

hepful tips I can think of with you! By far the most vital though is

a solid belief that recovery IS possible and it happens all the

time. Where do you live, by the way? You may be able to attend one

of the pitifully few CFS clinics which are *immensely* good at

getting people back on their feet and on the rapid road to recovery.

 

Wishing you health and blessings,

 

Elisabeth=)