ME and Reflexology

[humblepie]

RP I hate for anyone to think that I don't believe in this illness, I really do, but yes I do think that of my cousin !

Yes Hypothyroidism and yes I do think its been misdiagnosed, she has severe depression always has done. She was diagnosed by someone in Barts hospital I believe, by asking her a few questions ! I really have my doubts about it, you really cannot do all what she does and have this debilitating illness

 

[Mr. Sunshine]

Hi Star
Just back from holiday so late answering this thread.
I have had it for 14 years now and spent the first few years bedridden in dark room etc etc but it was having reflexology that got me walking again! YAY!!! treatments twice a week for 6 weeks and I did 10 feet. It was wonderful. I continued with weekly then fortnightly treatments for 2 years and also seeung a nutrition expert, till the money ran out and both have been wonderful. Your lady is doing the right thing coming to you for treatments, be patient and don't be downhearted if it relapses but keep going. Its a weird illness - you can feel not too bad sometimes and then relapse and lose days, weeks and sometimes months. Really horrible. But keep going! (Aromatherapy is fantastic too- I had that after a 2 year relapse with reflexology and am quite good a lot of the time now)
Love Melanie x

 

[Ya Boy]

There are doctors who believe that most depression is due to malfunctioning (low) thyroid - there are many aspects of it from the pituitary through to non-production, autoimmune reaction, lack of enzymes or co-factors for conversion of T4-T3 (the active form), lack of/blocked receptors in the cells, etc. But unfortunately the NHS only looks at T4 levels and possibly TSH levels but nothing else and too many people fall through the net, and are forced to lead a life of poor health. So whether your cousin has ME or not, I'd be inclined to see someone who looks at more than the 2 possibilities above. If you look back at the thyroid posts, you'll find references to the Drs Durrant Peatfield and Mouton.

 

[Mark Barker]

Thank you so much for all the advice Caroline I really do appreciate it, sadly she won't go and see anyone for fear of losing her DLA !! As I said in a previous post, you just can't help some people x

 

[Sophie marie Holmessers]

Fair enough! Some people gain advantage from being ill - if nothing else it is a cry for sympathy! My father was like that - and made much of his operations, etc!!!! Then when he really was ill, he was ignored - surprise, surprise!

 

[jaden]

Gosh, mirror image lol

 

[missrainbowstarxxxxx]

Melanie,thanks for this encouraging read,I am doing weekly treatments with this lady,her second on Tuesday.Im glad you are doing well

 

[Dana Laz]

Indeed. The gut is a mjor part of the equation.
Calcium however is something you have to be careful with; glutamate is the gun calcium is the bullet.

ME is a SYMPTOM; i know. I have suffered for 7 years but have done much research and completed dozens of tests.

The gut is involved.
The autonomic nervous system.
The mitochondria.
The citric acid cycle.

Minerals, b12 etc

The bottom line; it is an ENERGY PRODUCTION PROBLEM.

ALL NEED to be looked at.

I am considering reflexology for circulation issues; it is useful? That is one i hav enot looked at yet.

cheers
paul

 

[jpeafuxeidfiqgecw]

Just to update on my clients progress.
This lady had her third treatment of reflexology today,and I have been doing reiki and EFT and introduced her to Bach flower remedies.

I am pleased to say that she has also changed her diet to a more balanced one and is consuming more water and the change is quite remarkable.
During the Reflexology treatments I did full treatment and came back to focus on the Hypothalmus,pituitary and adrenals.I also worked alot on the liver which was not tender today and her digestive system which has totally relaxed and her whole system is in much better equilibrium.Her circulation has also improved considerably and was so obvious from her feet and her facial appearance.
On second treatment I gave her some Reiki and she said she could feel so much movement going on inside and then she said she was floating up to the ceiling,she did not want it to end.She then see white energy flowing out of her third eye and a 'whoosh' of energy flow from top of her head to her feet.
Today we did reflexology and reiki and she felt great,and we chatted about EFT and Mimulus flower essences.Her greatest fear was on NEVER getting better and so we tapped that from 10 to 2,and I recommended she take MIMULUS essence for the known fear.
We could have carried on with the EFT but she said she would continue at home and during the week with whatever came up.
To say this lady is better is an understatement,she is better physically,mentally and emotionally which is the balance we require for optimum health.
She left with a smile on her face and could not thank me enough,I may have only had 1 customer today but it was worth it

 

[Veronica Alicia]

That IS good news Star! Hope her improvement continues!! I would just warn her that because she is feeling so much better it is tempting to do too much - she will still need to listen to her body and watch the pacing. Good choice of help for her it seems! Well done.

 

[Rayal C]

Yes CarolinN so true,she is a school Teacher and is on holidays in 3 weeks time and has vowed to take it easy.

 

[smills0205]

Wow thanks for posting this Star99 - what an interesting read!

My daughter was diagnosed with CFS and I am going to try some of the techniques on her

Melsey I am intested in what aromatherapy oils you used? I have been using a blend of Geranium, sweet marjoram and bergamot - I am not trained aromatherapist I dabble out of interest

 

[BRODY]

Just to update on my client,today she had her 5th. treatment and I was unable to touch her hypothalmus,ovaries or solar plexus,this to means signifys that they are coming back to life,they are responding,her thyroid was same last week but not today,I feel her endocrine system is finally starting to get it 'mojo' back,I welcome any comments here.
Her diet she has dramatically changed also and she feels so much better and by observation her gait and general appearance is so much better than the first day she arrived to me,
She is aware of the cycle of relapses which may occur but she is positive in the NOW and this I believe is very important,
She can now spend more time in the garden and going for walks.
She is returning next week again and Im looking forward to see how she is doing

 

[Pants On The Ground]

I heve only ever had one client with ME about 5 years ago. I would love to have more of them. This lady was a real mess. We worked for months.We were tapping on the widest range of emotions you can imagine. After months of seeing me evry week, changes did happen. From a weepy little thing to a stable personality. She put on some weight.
True,It is a very complex condition, mixture of all sorts. There is a strong tendency in the patient to drop the treatment as they get better and better because the perks of the diesease are such. (Working on responsibility issues, which can be a rabbit hole in itself, but must be worked with) you are treating your client from the period when they began ME, which is where we started. From the improvement my client made I dare say if they are ready to stick at it it is conquerable.
The diet: This lady was on some rigid diet too. But she did begin to include the restricted items as her system grew stronger. The patients with ME are so vulnerable, It is best to let them do what they are doing for the time being as the changes occur they begin to notice that they crave things that they have not been including in their diet. Maybe include some tapping as homework-Just a suggestion. keep at it, it is not quick but it is possible.
Further down the line, Installing self-worth, giving her courage and self belief to bounce back and teaching her to relax into whatever is happening can do wonders. They are always fighting with the symptoms, trying to get rid of them etc. Make them understand how much vital energy is lost in fighting. Good luck Star