Fibroids & Psoriasis

Hello,

I'm seeking help mainly for fibroids and psoriasis. I have other conditions I believe are all related to leaky gut (impermeable gut wall).

For the last year I've focused on healing the gut by following a Paleo diet (but no red meat/pork/shellfish since 1989) from Dr. Sarah Ballantyne. I do not eat dairy products, or processed foods. I'm a clean eater. Many of my symptoms have improved with diet.

I've never been a smoker ,drinker or drug user.

Patient ID: Sex: female Age: 48


1. Describe your main suffering?
Psoriasis on scalp, elbows, ears (since age 18), uterine fibroids (one in the lining of the uterus, and one hanging outside the uterus on a stalk on the lower right side near the ovary) since 2006,

2. What other physical sufferings do you have in your body?
Psoriatic arthritis - joint changes in the fingers, lichen sclerosus (2013), leaky gut, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, dental issues, had a breast cyst (dissolved with silicea)


3. What mental sufferings / feelings do you have associated with your physical sufferings?
Worry, anxiety


4. What exactly do you feel when you are at your worst? Some abdominal bloating, fatigue, apathy


5. When did it all start? Can you connect it to any past event or disease? I believe these issues are related to leaky gut, which started in my childhood. Also, tonsils removed at age
11.


6. Which time of the day you are worst? evening - fatigued, unmotivated

7. What are the things which aggravate your suffering and which are those which ameliorate the same? Salt,sugar,dairy,stress, eating late,cold & damp, no
sun, winter, less than 8 hours of sleep - make things worse.
Not eating beyond 4pm (14 hour fast), no salt or sugar, low stress, meditation, yoga,being warm, sun, spring & summer, 8-9 hours of sleep - make things better


8. Do your think your sufferings have relation to any external stimuli (like, change of place) or any internal biological changes in the body, like, menses
(in females)?
I believe my issues stem from leaky gut causing autoimmune reactions

9. When do you feel better, during hot weather or cold weather, humid or dry weather? Warm weather (not hot) and dry weather


10. Describe your general mental set up? Are you Moody, Arrogant, Mild, Agreeable Changeable, Nervous, Suspicious, Easily offended, Quiet, Arguing,
Irritating, Lazy etc.

I'm agreeable, patient,positive, kind, quiet, slightly nervous & anxious, adaptable, prefer peace and harmony, strong-willed, decisive, creative, sensitive

- How do you feel before or during a thunderstorm? I love thunderstorms!

- Do you like being consoled during your tough times? I'm very independent and self-reliant, but it's nice to have my best friend to talk to during tough times. I'm not the type to cry frequently

- Are you sensitive to external stimuli like smell, noise, light etc? Yes, but not excessively so

- Do you have any typical habit or gesture like nail biting, causeless
weeping, talking to one self etc? I was nail-biter as a child, but stopped at age 18. I grind my teeth during sleep.

- How do you feel about your friends, family, your children and especially your husband / wife?
I'm grateful to have a loving family and friends.

11. What are your fears and do you dream of any situation repeatedly? Poverty. I sometimes dream of my dogs and horse that are all deceased. I have poor dream recall, fragmented dreams when I do have dreams, which is infrequently unless I'm stressed.


12. What do you crave for in food items and what are your aversions? I love sweets. I hate sour, bitter, spicy tastes.


13. How is your thirst: Less, Normal or Excessive? Normal

14. How if your hunger: Less, Normal or Excessive? Normal

15. Is there any kind of food which your body can’t stand? Condiments (ketchup, mustard, relish etc), intolerant to gluten & dairy.

16. Is your sweat normal or less or more? Where does it sweat more: Head, Trunk or Limbs? Normal, trunk

17. How is your bowel movement and stool type? Normal, at least 2x day

18. How well do you sleep? Do you have a particular posture of sleeping? I'm an excellent sleeper. I usually sleep on my side, hugging a pillow.


19. Do you think you are able to satisfy your sexual desires in general? Yes

20. How do you think you are different from others, if at all? I tend to be a loner, not interested in group activities, very private person


21. What medications have been taken earlier by you to treat the diseases and do you have any particular symptom surfacing after the medication?
I do not take pharmaceutical drugs. I've tried acupuncture for 1 year. I used silicea 30c for a breast cyst. I recently started taking Thuja 30C for the fibroid. I noticed an improvement in the psoriasis.

I try to treat my conditions with diet and natural remedies.


22. What major diseases are running in your family? High cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart disease


23. Describe, how do you look like? Describe your overall appearance.
4'11", 97 lbs, tendency to gain muscle very quickly, very pale skin, thick wavy
dark auburn hair, dark brown eyes. Ayurvedic pitta dosha.

24. (ONLY FOR FEMALES)

Please answer the following questions:
(Please give details of your past menstruation if you have attained menopause.)
- Are the periods early, regular or late in general? How long do they last?

I'm currently menstruating.A day or two early, or regular 28 days, lasting 4-6 days
- Do you suffer from any kind of physical or mental discomfort before, during or after the periods? Fatique, a little cramping at the onset
- Is the flow scanty, normal or excessive? Normal
- Is the blood thick bright red or pale watery? Bright red to brownish
- Do you notice any clots in the flow? Yes, usually on the second day
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