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Diet, Migraines and Prolotherapy
A Case History
History: Michelle is a 56 year old female who came to
Caring Medical in January of 2008
with complaints of
migraines
and
neck pain
that have been occurring for 25 years. Her most severe migraines
often require her to go to the emergency room to receive shots
of
pain medications
to stop the pain. Michelle stated that she spent a lot of time
in bed due to her migraines. She had also steadily gained weight
over the years and wanted to lose weight. She had tried Weight
Watchers, Nutrisystem, and a low-carb diet.
After reviewing the
Hauser Diet
online, Michelle believed that she should be a Hauser Giraffe
but she was currently eating like a Hauser Monkey. However ,she
stated that she always felt cold despite living in the hot
climate of Texas.
First Visit:
On Michelle’s first visit she told us of her migraine history.
She was taking a number of medications as well as Synthroid for
low
thyroid, Ogen for
hormone replacement,
Nexium for GERD, Cymbalta for panic disorder, Dolgic Plus for
headache,
and Soma for a muscle relaxer. Dr. Hauser met with Michelle and
ordered a number of tests:
Diet Typing,
food allergy testing,
Metabolic Profile, Blood Hormone Profile, Cortisol level, IGF-1
level, and C - reactive protein
Her Diet Typing questionnaire showed that she was heavy on the
Giraffe/Monkey side; however her lab results showed otherwise
(see below): she was a fast oxidizer with acidic
blood pH.
Therefore she was placed on the
Bear Diet to increase her
current protein intake and raise her blood pH. Michelle also
loved coffee and drank it all day. Another favorite drink of
hers was sweet tea, a very high sugar beverage. Besides
increasing her protein intake, Michelle would need to
significantly cut back on her coffee and sweet tea intake.
Her body measurements were as follows:
Weight: 176.6 pounds
Body Fat% (scale): 43.9%
Arm: 13 inches
Hips: 43.5 inches
Waist: 35.1 inches
Thigh: 21.5 inches
After Diet Typing, Michelle received her first Prolotherapy
treatment to her neck. She was also placed on Armor Thyroid 1
grain per day and a hormone cream for her low
hormone levels.
Follow-up Visits:
Michelle returned a month later for her 2nd
Prolotherapy
treatment
and reported that her headaches had been relieved for 3 weeks
and then returned. Once her headaches returned it was difficult
to follow the Bear Diet because she spent a lot of time lying
down. However prior to the headaches she was very dedicated to
the Bear Diet. She increased her protein and felt more
energized; she quit drinking sweet tea and she decreased her
coffee consumption to only a few cups per day. She had lost 7
pounds on the diet, but then gained it back. Her thyroid
medication was increased to 1.5 grains per day and she reviewed
her food allergies with the nutritionist. Michelle’s next big
diet change would be to avoid her food allergies: eggs, dairy,
gluten, garlic, pineapple, ginger, alfalfa, beef, and water
chestnut.
Michelle returned for a 3rd
Prolotherapy
treatment
a month later and reported that she was still having headaches.
She also met with the nutritionist to review her diet and food
allergies. She had lost 3lbs, 0.6 inches in her waist and 2.6
inches in her hips.
Her body measurements were as follows:
Weight: 173.2 pounds
Body Fat% (scale): 43.4%
Arm: 14 inches
Hips: 40.9 inches
Waist: 34.5 inches
Thigh: 22 inches
She also reported feeling less bloated. Her food diary revealed
that she had been successfully avoiding all food allergies
except gluten. With minimal improvements over 3 months, the
nutritionist was curious about the degree of change in
Michelle’s blood pH. She recommended that Michelle retest her
blood pH to determine if the Bear Diet was truly changing
Michelle’s physiology. Her pH came back as even more acidic than
before: 7.399. The Bear Diet was not enough to increase
Michelle’s blood pH, therefore Michelle was instructed to switch
to the
Hauser Otter Diet
to consume more protein and to avoid gluten.
Michelle was started on Meditropin, a supplement that helps with
soft tissue healing, aids in deep
sleep,
and supports the hypothalamus and pituitary gland.
Email Update
Through correspondence via email, Michelle reported that the
Otter Diet was working great for her. She is headache free and
feels better on the Otter Diet. She also likes the Meditropin
supplement. She reported that she doesn’t know what to do with
herself now that her headaches are gone!
Summary:
Michelle’s story is great example of how the food a person eats
can affect their whole life. Michelle had severe migraines for
25 years and she could not find the cause of them. She also
struggled with weight and tried a number of different diets.
She, like a lot of people, was unaware of how food made her
feel. When she came to Caring Medical she believed she would be
a Giraffe or a Monkey. However she ended up being an Otter, the
complete opposite of what she thought, and felt great on it. She
always remained positive throughout the course of treatment
which also helped in her healing. The right combination of
Prolotherapy, correct diet, balancing hormones, and a positive
attitude helped relieve Michelle of a condition that had plagued
her or years. |
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