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- Rock-bottom, Iowa
First of all, I just want to say that I realize that no one is going to be able to figure all of this out for me, and that I am going to have to do a lot of my own footwork.
Honestly, while it'd be awesome if someone could give me all the answers, even if it were possible, I wouldn't feel right expecting that from them, unless they were a doctor, being paid for their services.
I say that because this methylation stuff has the potential to be so thick, especially the more a person is affected by it, it really takes a lot of time, thought, and energy to properly figure out.
All that said, if you could just take a quick look at my list of mutations, and offer some brief insight, suggestions, what have you, that would be great!
Here they are:
COMT V158M +/-
COMT H62H +/-
COMT P199P +/-
VDR Taq +/+
MAO A R297R +/+
MTHFR C677T +/+
MTRR K350A +/+
BHMT 02 +/-
BHMT 08 +/-
Tested via 23andMe. Raw data ran through Genetic Genie.
I suffer from Lyme and a few coinfections, leaky gut, and multiple chemical sensitivity (I really seem to have a problem with salicylates, phenols, and histamine). I believe sulfur/ammonia is a problem as well, as large amounts of meat make me feel bad, to put it simply.
My reactions to these problem items range from the mental and physical - difficulty thinking, aches and pains, thirst, runny nose, dry, watery, irritated eyes. Mornings after reactions, I wake very dehydrated, and with blurry vision.
Because of these things, my diet is rather limited. I mostly eat chicken, fish, eggs, broccoli, asparagus, avocado, healthy fats and oils like coconut and avocado, ghee, nuts occasionally, green beans, cabbage, zucchini, and a few prepackaged mixes of veggies.
Not much fruit, because I am on what's known as a ketogenic diet, due to my issues with sugar.
I could probably eat some small amounts, but being that there is a carb maximum to maintain ketosis, sticking with vegetables means I am able to eat more/get more nutrition.
One medium-sized apple, or half a pound of steamed broccoli with some oil? Call me crazy, but give me the broccoli.
I would like to be on a "regular" diet, but I have terrible reactions to high sugar, carb items, even starchier vegetables. I do not know if it is fungal, leaky gut, a combination, but I can't.
Now, I realize that certain aspects of a high fat, high protein diet are bad, and that a number of the foods I am eating are high in chemicals I am sensitive to and/or create them as byproducts, but I just have no other options.
It is a case of if I eat X food it is bad for Y condition. If I were to adhere to all of the recommended diets for each of my conditions, I wouldn't be able to eat at all.
For years, I half starved myself to death, avoiding certain foods, because of some of my health conditions. For the first time since 2013, I have been able to get more than 2000 calories a day, thanks to being on a ketogenic diet, and without feeling like the foods are setting me back, aside from the chemical reactions.
My goal is to get back to a more traditional, yet still healthy, diet. But, I can't just yet.
That said, I would really like to work on the methylation issues, supporting for my particular mutations, while adding in a few more foods so that I can better rotate the ones that I have trouble with to minimize chemical sensitivities.
I figure that if I start to get the methylation cycle functioning properly, these chemicals will no longer be as much of a problem.
I have other issues to work on as well, which I am/have plans to once I get the methylation, diet, gut support, and detox pathways in order.
Lastly, I realize that this is kind of a lot to throw at people, I'm a total stranger to you, you all have your own lives, etc. I intended for it to be as short as possible. I tried. This is the bare minimum.
I am not asking for cures, just some quick thoughts and suggestions.
I have done a lot of my own research. The popular mthfr websites, heartfixer, etc. I have other health forums I am receiving help from. BUT.. I've been told that this is where the methylation experts reside, so here I am.
Again, just a quick comment, if you can manage. Really appreciated.
Thanks!
Also, methylation-related supplements:
FOLAPRO - 800mcg
Adeno/Hydroxy (b12 50/50 combination) - 2000mcg
GABA 500mg three times daily
Seeking Health's multivitamin
TMG, but stopped due to reactions. I have read that some are sensitive to this, depending on mutations.
Powdeded yucca for ammonia.
I have noticed headaches from the folate and b12.
I have other stuff planned to be taken, but wanna see if any of that aligns with what is suggested here.
Again, IF you can offer a little help, thanks. If not, understandable.
Will check back after work tonight.
Honestly, while it'd be awesome if someone could give me all the answers, even if it were possible, I wouldn't feel right expecting that from them, unless they were a doctor, being paid for their services.
I say that because this methylation stuff has the potential to be so thick, especially the more a person is affected by it, it really takes a lot of time, thought, and energy to properly figure out.
All that said, if you could just take a quick look at my list of mutations, and offer some brief insight, suggestions, what have you, that would be great!
Here they are:
COMT V158M +/-
COMT H62H +/-
COMT P199P +/-
VDR Taq +/+
MAO A R297R +/+
MTHFR C677T +/+
MTRR K350A +/+
BHMT 02 +/-
BHMT 08 +/-
Tested via 23andMe. Raw data ran through Genetic Genie.
I suffer from Lyme and a few coinfections, leaky gut, and multiple chemical sensitivity (I really seem to have a problem with salicylates, phenols, and histamine). I believe sulfur/ammonia is a problem as well, as large amounts of meat make me feel bad, to put it simply.
My reactions to these problem items range from the mental and physical - difficulty thinking, aches and pains, thirst, runny nose, dry, watery, irritated eyes. Mornings after reactions, I wake very dehydrated, and with blurry vision.
Because of these things, my diet is rather limited. I mostly eat chicken, fish, eggs, broccoli, asparagus, avocado, healthy fats and oils like coconut and avocado, ghee, nuts occasionally, green beans, cabbage, zucchini, and a few prepackaged mixes of veggies.
Not much fruit, because I am on what's known as a ketogenic diet, due to my issues with sugar.
I could probably eat some small amounts, but being that there is a carb maximum to maintain ketosis, sticking with vegetables means I am able to eat more/get more nutrition.
One medium-sized apple, or half a pound of steamed broccoli with some oil? Call me crazy, but give me the broccoli.
I would like to be on a "regular" diet, but I have terrible reactions to high sugar, carb items, even starchier vegetables. I do not know if it is fungal, leaky gut, a combination, but I can't.
Now, I realize that certain aspects of a high fat, high protein diet are bad, and that a number of the foods I am eating are high in chemicals I am sensitive to and/or create them as byproducts, but I just have no other options.
It is a case of if I eat X food it is bad for Y condition. If I were to adhere to all of the recommended diets for each of my conditions, I wouldn't be able to eat at all.
For years, I half starved myself to death, avoiding certain foods, because of some of my health conditions. For the first time since 2013, I have been able to get more than 2000 calories a day, thanks to being on a ketogenic diet, and without feeling like the foods are setting me back, aside from the chemical reactions.
My goal is to get back to a more traditional, yet still healthy, diet. But, I can't just yet.
That said, I would really like to work on the methylation issues, supporting for my particular mutations, while adding in a few more foods so that I can better rotate the ones that I have trouble with to minimize chemical sensitivities.
I figure that if I start to get the methylation cycle functioning properly, these chemicals will no longer be as much of a problem.
I have other issues to work on as well, which I am/have plans to once I get the methylation, diet, gut support, and detox pathways in order.
Lastly, I realize that this is kind of a lot to throw at people, I'm a total stranger to you, you all have your own lives, etc. I intended for it to be as short as possible. I tried. This is the bare minimum.
I am not asking for cures, just some quick thoughts and suggestions.
I have done a lot of my own research. The popular mthfr websites, heartfixer, etc. I have other health forums I am receiving help from. BUT.. I've been told that this is where the methylation experts reside, so here I am.
Again, just a quick comment, if you can manage. Really appreciated.
Thanks!
Also, methylation-related supplements:
FOLAPRO - 800mcg
Adeno/Hydroxy (b12 50/50 combination) - 2000mcg
GABA 500mg three times daily
Seeking Health's multivitamin
TMG, but stopped due to reactions. I have read that some are sensitive to this, depending on mutations.
Powdeded yucca for ammonia.
I have noticed headaches from the folate and b12.
I have other stuff planned to be taken, but wanna see if any of that aligns with what is suggested here.
Again, IF you can offer a little help, thanks. If not, understandable.
Will check back after work tonight.