The reason we have changed our eating habits is Clark's recent MS diagnosis.
It started over a year ago when Clark lost vision in one eye. We were concerned at that time, but none of the tests they ran were conclusive, so we were hoping it was just a random incident. The doctors called it optic neuritis, an inflammation of the optic nerve that could cause a complete or partial loss of vision. We were satisfied with that.
Then it happened again; but it was much different this time. He was now experiencing double vision, a numbing of the entire left side of his body and a lot of pain, especially when he was tired. So he went to the doctor again. After this MRI, they found two lesions on his brain. From this, they determined that he has a 95% chance of having MS.
So we will have more testing and more appointments, but at least we have an action plan.
For now, until we have more information and have more tests done, we can be changing our lifestyle to be a little healthier. Clark has been going to the chiropractor, which seems to be helping immensely, as well as changing our diet, managing stress and visiting a naturopath. This episode he was in is over now and we are hoping that all these changes can keep the next one from happening as soon or being as severe. He has definitely felt better with the way we eat now and can feel the pain return any time he eats dairy or gluten.
I'm starting to look at Clark's MS as a blessing, in a way. It is really forcing us to get healthy; to look at labels and take a deeper look at what is in the food we are eating. So far this is working for us. We are learning to cook and shop differently.
It is really only by God's grace that we have such peace about this diagnosis. I was talking to a friend today about how much God can teach us when faced with difficult situations. I can't really speak for Clark here, but I am feeling much better about this whole situation and I appreciate that we have our Saviour to rely on.
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