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About Me
Sentient
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About Me
I am currently living with MS and recently discovered that I have Celiac (Wheat gluten intolorance) causing some of my health problems. I am finishing up my health sciences degree and have been deciding between going for a masters in Acupuncture or pursuing a western medical degree like Nurse Practitioner where I can apply holistic healthcare in a clinical setting.
I am currently living with MS and recently discovered that I have Celiac (Wheat gluten intolorance) causing some of my health problems. I am finishing up my health sciences degree and have been deciding between going for a masters in Acupuncture or pursuing a western medical degree like Nurse Practitioner where I can apply holistic healthcare in a clinical setting.
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Interests
Health and medicine. Esoteric philosophy. Martial arts. Ecology. Politics (I like Noam Chomsky). Music and dancing in the forest.
Health and medicine. Esoteric philosophy. Martial arts. Ecology. Politics (I like Noam Chomsky). Music
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Recent Activity
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2 discussion posts
Yesterday
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Sentient wrote a discussion post in the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) support group: Health care reform passed. 1:38am
Good news? People with preexisting conditions will get coverage. Bad news? 400 billion in cuts to medicare…
Wednesday
November 2
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Sentient wrote a discussion post in the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) support group: How much do you pay for Avonex or other medication 8:20pm
Just curious. How much do most of you without medicare/caid have to pay for your medications every month?…
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Sentient and doodlewala are now friends 12:59pm
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Sentient wrote a discussion post in the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) support group: SSI and family income 2:51am
What do people who depend on SSI (Not social security) do when they get married or have children? The…
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Rainbow
WHAT A JERK!!! Sorry your dad needs education on the disease and being a decent person. I hope you have other compassionate family members to help you through this time.
Chicken Soup
I am so sorry to hear that you have the flu! Best thing I know is to push fluids and take you favorite pain reliever/fever reducer. Take care and let us know how you are doing.
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Gold Star
You are very knowledgeable and often have great comments for people. I enjoy reading your posts, so thanks.
Shout Out
You made my day! I have about 7 infusions before coming up on the 2 year mark and wonder if you could steer me toward the new drugs that are coming out soon. I do not plan to going past the 24 month mark with Tysabri and hope something is available after 7 months. I have been very weary the last month and have not kept up with the news, so please give me a hint.... I am so sleepy I hope I can read it.
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Support Groups
Close Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Type: Relapsing-remitting MSI am currently treating myself only with holistic medicine and plan on writing about my experience.
Treatments
- Prednisone Somewhat Helpful
- It stopped my attack from progressing, but the side effects were horrible, the recovery was still slow, and it induced seizure like symptoms in the affected limbs.
- Swank Diet Working / Worked
- Actually, I am on a vegetarian diet similar to the swank diet. I use flax and sunflower seed oil in place of fish oil, but am on an anti-inflammatory macrobiotic diet.
- Anti-Inflammatory Diet Working / Worked
Close Body Modification
I have a full back tattoo, septum ring, and I sell body jewelry. I dont have any self destructive habits or anything, Im just interested in body modification.
Open Panic Attacks
Treatments
- Ativan Working / Worked
- Very effective for acute attacks. Not a long term cure though.
Open Lyme Disease
Sentient hasn’t entered any details for this support group.Open Crohn's Disease & Ulcerative Colitis
I was first diagnosed with UC 4 years ago, because I didnt have the anti-bodies for Crohns. I now have symptoms of Crohns and Colitis but do not have the antibodies for either.
Treatments
- Anti-Inflammatory Diet Working / Worked
Open Depression
Sentient hasn’t entered any details for this support group.Open Celiac Disease
I tested positive for Gliadin antibodies.
Treatments
- Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked
- Gluten Free Diet Working / Worked
- Anti-Inflammatory Diet Working / Worked
Open War & Terrorism
Sentient hasn’t entered any details for this support group.Open Behcet's Disease
Sentient hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
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