We had some good news this week! On Tuesday night, we found out that the initial phase of our home mold remediation project is now 100% complete. We will wait 4-6 weeks, complete a different mold test, and then see if my doctor is satisfied with the results of both types of mold tests given my health history. We are hoping that we have done enough since our home didn’t have much mold to begin with. All of the mold professionals have told us that there is more that we could do if my body continues to struggle, but we have already done more in this initial phase than most people would need to do. (If only I were most people!)
On Wednesday morning, the mold remediation company came to our home and removed all of their remaining equipment. They reiterated for a second time that we had been a pleasure to work with. I guess it is good to know that we are (mostly) accomplishing our goal of not becoming assholes when life is extremely stressful. Haha!
On Wednesday afternoon, a drywall repair company came to fix some drywall that was damaged during the mold remediation process. We could have probably done the drywall repair ourselves, but sometimes we need to use the “Easy Button” when one exists. Our “Easy Buttons” have been malfunctioning for a while now, so we decided to use it while it was fully operational.
In addition to the home stuff, I am continuing to slowly add in treatment for parasites. My doctor has me increasing support for my liver and kidneys in a variety of ways in order to help my body remove toxins at a faster rate. If we kill off pathogens at a faster rate than my body can handle, it can contribute to the toxin overload in my body, and I can get “die off” symptoms. These “die off” symptoms depend on the person and pathogen involved, but mine are usually fatigue, headache, brain fog, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting (with a few outliers sometimes thrown in the mix). While many of these side effects are currently in full force, I have not vomited from “die off” for a few months. That is a real plus for me. Let’s hope that continues!
I am still having nerve pain in my cheek and gum and bite problems in my mouth. My doctor says that these symptoms are common among his patients and may have nothing to do with the oral surgery. I obviously already knew that the gum and bite problems are not related to oral surgery, but the nerve pain in the cheek has been confusing. He has asked me to give him some time to see what happens with all of these symptoms.
I am ready for life to slow down a bit. We are exhausted on so many levels. I know that slowing down may not be realistic right now, but I am putting it out in the Universe just in case.
I understand that life should be viewed as a grand adventure. However, at this point, I would like a little less “adventure” (sacrificial trailblazing in the health category) and a little more “grand” (Easy Buttons)! I feel like that isn’t too much to ask!
Brutal. Physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion. Die off symptoms.
Beautiful. Mold remediation initial phase 100% complete. Functioning Easy Buttons. No vomiting from die off for a few months. (Mostly) not becoming assholes when life is extremely stressful.
Just another day of . . . This Brutiful Life: The Brutal & Beautiful Moments of My Life.
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