The MS Recovery Diet by Ann Sawyer and Judi Bachrach

I was diagnosed in 1988 with RRMS. I had my first attack of optic neuritis in 1977. Between 1977 and 1988, I had a whole host of symptoms including fatigue, weakness, numbness, tingling, bladder and bowel problems, optic neuritis in my other eye and vertigo, to which the Neurologist blamed on stress, virus, etc. In May 2000, I went on Rebif and am still on it today. My Neurologist says it has changed into SPMS (no relapses but a steady decline in symptoms) I developed a weakened left side and a limp. I started using a cane 3 years ago and progressed to a walker 1 year ago. I have been on supplements including Vitamin D, COQ10, Multi Vite, B Complex, EFA's, Selenium, Probiotic and a Digestive Enzyme. I kept getting worse, until February 1st 2009, when I started the Recovery Diet. Within the first month, I noted less fatigue, I was able to do10 minutes on the slowest speed of the treadmill(everyday) much more energy, more strength, clear head, no slurring, fewer cognitive problems (word retrieval, memory, concentration) I was so excited, that I increased my time on the treadmill and did quite a few things that set me back a bit. Fatigue is still at the back door if I overdo, and I still limp and use the cane when I go out. I try to get rest each day as well as deep breathing and eliminate all stress. My family is very helpful and my daughter who has Celiac Disease and is a Vegan is our family cook. Going through her ordeal has made it so easy to stick to no eggs, gluten free foods, no dairy, legumes and yeast. I also have eliminated sugar, corn, caffeine, saturated fat )(less than 15 grams) and no red meat. I eat lean chicken and turkey (white meat only) all veggies, fruit, and grains ( millet, teff, quinoa, chia, buckwheat) almond butter, rice milk, flax seed and hemp oil, almonds, walnuts, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and pecans. I have kept all my gains so far to the 3 month and 1 week period. I can hardly wait to see what happens in another month. The gains are slow but I am very hopeful and optimistic. I'll keep you posted on my progress and good luck to all.