Monday, July 12, 2010

Against Medical Advice AMA

I left the hospital after my platelet transfusion and before they Iv d me with antibiotics. They dismissed me ama which means insurance won't cover the visit.

I have chosen to believe the following: if I am going to really heal, the body must learn to heal itself. Fevers are a good thing because it is the bodys way of fighting. I am taking natural antibiotics at home and while I am pretty weak, this is a much better environment for me than the noisy dirty and uncomfortable hospital.

None of these choices are easy. Marla has been a great support. I spoke with her last night. She too fought the fevers at home.

Barley miso is out! Pick any South River kind that is gluten free please. Barley has gluten and it has been well documented that gluten and dairy are no-nos for autoimmune diseases. Which means sadly that ghee is also out.

2 comments:

  1. Karen: SIOBHAN called last night, said there was NO HOPE, and that she expected your death within days, didn't know where you are, only that you needed our help,,,said i would help if could . I can pray etc, not sure what else ... more worried about her! ALL BEST, ef

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  2. Everything pita aggravating is a no no for autoimmune - which means fermented foods as well - which includes miso of any kind. Ghee is ok in moderation, because what makes dairy - dairy are the milk solids. The ghee making process cooks out all the milk solids, so it is not a true dairy.

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