they didn't say much about auto brewery, although, they have all heard of it. the endocrinologist suggested that once we have the mess sorted out, I could try reintroducing certain food back into my diet, and bread with yeast... see if it recreates it, not necessary to test me for it, unless I wanted to... and I didn't, so if I do try certain foods and it causes the problem, that's sufficient for me to know that I can no longer eat it.
now... they found a parasite. it's one I've had before and can be contracted by a number or sources, Celiac's are particularly prone to it (to any parasite...) so they don't know how I got it, but I've been given a one time dose of very potent antibiotics. it was either that, or another antibiotic 3x a day for 10 days. I had no trouble with the strong one time dose, so... glad that's done. the parasites are dead, and just need voiding over the next few days. that partly accounts for the weight loss.
CSS... is a disorder of it's own, but also used as an Umbrella term to cover many chronic pain syndromes. Fibromyalgia is one, so is Chronic Fatigue. looking back over the years, CSS is what has been my problem all along, just progressively getting worse each year, and now, going on 9 years, untreated... it doesn't get much worse than what it is without my losing the ability to walk or feed myself, do basic activities of daily living... and I'm still quite strong, which surprised them. the majority of the weight loss is attributed to CSS, and it's essential that I gain back, but slowly. I'm close to a bmi of 16, just on the line of 17. when it gets that low, the body decides, for survival, what it no longer needs... don't want it chucking my immune system to keep my heart and brain alive... and gaining too quickly will put a strain on my heart. I look like a survivor of a concentration camp. or someone who is at end stage of a terminal illness, except for my strength. baffling to them. I blew them away when they sent me to a neuropsychologist for testing. some memory issues were evident and not really related to my age... but everyone after that, understood my capacity for learning touched all areas and that I am extremely intelligent. no more talking to me like I'm an idiot... the nutrition counselor got an earful. her information was sorely out of date, and clearly, she hadn't read through my reports from the other doctor's before meeting me. I just smiled. shook my head... I got this.
anyway! I'm home! got in last night, we all went to Red Lobster for supper, My folks, my brother, Oma, Wrangler and I... it was a happy reunion and then to get home - which it is... not just a house, but Home... it was Sublime! the animals were so happy, the rooms look so good, of course, there is still lots of unpacking to do and pictures/paintings to put on the walls... but the place is so welcoming!
I got to take Wrangler to school this morning, and while she makes Oma drop her off at the gate "I can do it by myself..." she wanted me to walk her all the way to the playground, or even all the way in so I could meet her teacher... (I'll meet her teacher after school) when she got to the playground, a few little girls were so happy to see her, they started running over - Wrangler hollered "my Omi is back from the Mayo Clinic!!" and I was hugged by several adorable 1st graders.
back to unpacking as the day is flying and Mylee is due to be picked up in 2 hours... I'd love to sneak in a short rest in between if possible!
Love you guys!