The 2nd half of 2015 has gone very smoothly with relatively few setbacks. I've been taking a mitochondrial support protocol including acetyl L carnitine, alpha lipoid acid, coQ10, NAC & vitamin E. I have also been eating a sugar free, mostly vegetable and organ meat rich diet as well as taking immune support supplements such as Olive leaf extract, zinc and vitamin C.
My improvement has been very gradual, beginning in late 2013 when I first began seeing my doctor that has a special interest in chronic fatigue. I have essentially progressed from being unable to fully complete my secondary education due to illness to achieving excellent results in my first semester of part time university study.
To my grand surprise, I passed with flying colours. Although I had a few occasions throughout the semester where I felt lethargic and unable to study, I made it through with a GPA of 6.5 (max 7.0 in Australia.) For those of you have are unaware, I am currently studying a bachelor of health sciences. I did particularly well in human biology (achieving a high distinction) and out of sheer curiosity discovered that the completion of this 1st year subject was the only prerequisite required to apply to a medical degree, if you had not completed the prerequisites during your last year of high school.
I'm at a point where I am seriously considering applying to medicine, as I believe that my body can take it provided I do not place other extra stressors in my body. If I do not suffer a relapse during the time I am at medical school (provided I actually am offered a place!) I have genuine reason to believe that I will be given the unique privilege of learning about the workings of the human body and having both the perspective of a patient and potential practitioner if I do succeed.
It has touched me tremendously how supportive people are in this community, in spite of diverse capabilities and level of illness, as well as the varied educational background of users. Although I have not posted much, the information and support I have discovered and received on this website has been beyond valuable.
I hope to update with more positive news shortly, but until then know that there IS hope and possibility of the alleviation of your suffering in the future (hopefully near) and I will do everything in my power to contribute towards the awareness and genuine treatment options for illnesses like ours.
My improvement has been very gradual, beginning in late 2013 when I first began seeing my doctor that has a special interest in chronic fatigue. I have essentially progressed from being unable to fully complete my secondary education due to illness to achieving excellent results in my first semester of part time university study.
To my grand surprise, I passed with flying colours. Although I had a few occasions throughout the semester where I felt lethargic and unable to study, I made it through with a GPA of 6.5 (max 7.0 in Australia.) For those of you have are unaware, I am currently studying a bachelor of health sciences. I did particularly well in human biology (achieving a high distinction) and out of sheer curiosity discovered that the completion of this 1st year subject was the only prerequisite required to apply to a medical degree, if you had not completed the prerequisites during your last year of high school.
I'm at a point where I am seriously considering applying to medicine, as I believe that my body can take it provided I do not place other extra stressors in my body. If I do not suffer a relapse during the time I am at medical school (provided I actually am offered a place!) I have genuine reason to believe that I will be given the unique privilege of learning about the workings of the human body and having both the perspective of a patient and potential practitioner if I do succeed.
It has touched me tremendously how supportive people are in this community, in spite of diverse capabilities and level of illness, as well as the varied educational background of users. Although I have not posted much, the information and support I have discovered and received on this website has been beyond valuable.
I hope to update with more positive news shortly, but until then know that there IS hope and possibility of the alleviation of your suffering in the future (hopefully near) and I will do everything in my power to contribute towards the awareness and genuine treatment options for illnesses like ours.