Comments on: Auto-Immune Diseases a Top 10 Killer in Women

By: Linda Jarvis

Linda Jarvis — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 23:07:25 +0000

Hi Eric

Please help. I have psoriasis on my scalp and small parts of the body. First got it three years ago due to stress. I have had many stressful events in my life so am now learning to avoid people that stress me out. I have suffered with allergies all my life and rhinitis. I was thrown from a horse years ago and injured my back. I had a papaya enzyme injection in my spine to shrink the disc. That was 10 years ago. Now it is stiff and sore again. I had my knees operated on 10 years ago as the knee caps were not tracking right. I had bursitis in my hip and had to have a cortisone injection. I had a lateral release on both knees now they are stiffening up also. Other than that I am healthy but suffer with extreme fatigue. I am now 61 and have been working since I was 15. I have raised three boys, been married twice and had a string of unsuccessful relationships. I do not own a home so I have to work full time and keep myself but now I find that I am pushing my self through the day. I have a long way to travel to work and am tired by the time I get there. I just long for the w/e so I can have a rest and then I have my sons to babysit for and I feel that I am been stretched too thin. Can you please recommend a supplement that will get me back on track and also what foods I should be avoiding for my nasal and mucus problems. AI look forword to hearing from you soon. Thank You LInda

By: Eric Baker ND

Eric Baker ND — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 09:59:25 +0000

Hi Reece,

Fibromyalgia and CFS are not restricted to women, although I see many more women with fibro than I have men. CFS is common to both men and women. Fibro is often accompanied with fatigue, and so is CFS, although a person can have one or both of these syndromes overlapping. The adrenal glands need plenty of support, but with fibromyalgia I would also highly recommend that you take your basal tenmperature, which in a large degree help you to determine your level of thyroid function, which is often compromised in fibromyalgia. With the NZ Foundation, you wll find different associations on Google. A good website to try out is http://www.lupussupport.org.nz

All the best,

Kindest Regards

Eric Bakker ND

By: Reece Mclean

Reece Mclean — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:47:30 +0000

Hi ive been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia - Chronic fatigue syndrome for 3 years now, are these conditions main common with women?…and why? i was hoping if you could put me through to a NZ foundation that deals and support groups for these conditions… I may also have Lupus..

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 19:50:18 +0000

Hi Laura,
I have seen many women over the years with auto-immune conditions. First thing you do is to “clean up” your life, eat a better (healthier) diet. You may want to consider a detox, it does not involve a lot of money. Go to your library and read some self help books on detox. Make sure your relationships are not toxic either, and - reduce your stress levels. There is a lot you can do before you consider medications. Eat fish, fresh vegetables and fruits, cut out allergy prone foods such as dairy products and wheat.
Take care,
Eric

By: laura

laura — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:16:30 +0000

I dont under stand how I got this. My children just lost ther father and they cant lose me! Am I going to live a long time, and what are the risks having this? How can I treat this Eric, because I hate medications. I am scared, I have not yet seen a rheumatologist, my appointment is in December 2008