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What
can be done to help?
I have heard many different
ideas of ways to help ES, many of which didn't help me. I'm not saying
that they don't work, it seems there are many different symptoms, I haven't
found two people who suffer the same, so it would be logical that no two
people will respond to the same treatment in the same way.
I personally find the best thing for me is primarily to avoid what makes
me ill. This applies to everyone who suffers with ES. I find that I cope
better when my mind and body are in good shape so I try to keep as healthy
as possible. I take daily, multivitamins, Vitamin C and MSM. I try to
get regular sleep.
MSM is a natural substance which can be obtained from Holland & Barrettand
Eco-co Products ( see link ii links page) and other suppliers of health
foods and vitamins. MSM is short for Methylsulphonylmethane. One of its
uses is for the treatment of joints, I believe it helps the cells absorb
more water. It also seems to help quite effectively with ES. I started
taking two 750 mg tablets in the morning and two in the evening, it is
also necessary to drink plenty of water ( about 1.5 - 2litres a day )
Once it started benefiting I reduced the dose to just two in the morning.
I find stimulants i.e. coffee make me more sensitive. Also alcohol seems
to make me worse.
One of the problems caused by ES is depression. I have myself suffered
and for a few months I took St Johns Wort. This helped the depression
but I noticed that my eyes were becoming very sensitive to light, I would
need sunglasses on even on dull days. Because of this I stopped taking
it. I found that after stopping I slowly got less sensitive. A few months
after I needed to start taking them again and soon started getting more
sensitive to electricity. I also got some anti depressants from the doctor
which made me instantly more sensitive. I would be interested to hear
from anyone who has had the same experience.
I have also used meditation which helps.
Other people have used various ways to help themselves or get help. They
include: Homeopathy, magnetic therapy, acupuncture, healers, removal of
dental amalgam ( this has to be done properly )
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