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Comment on Primalgirl Opens Up: Hidradenitis Suppurativa Part 2 by Barbara

Barbara — Sun, 19 May 2013 21:26:00 +0000

As a post menopausal woman, I can attest to the fact that it didn’t help the HS symptoms at all. The ONLY thing that has helped is a Paleo diet, and the auto-immune (AI) protocol. So far, in 10 months, only two unintentional gluten exposures have caused a flare-up. However, because I have other AI issues I stay on the AI Protocol.

Comment on Primalgirl Opens Up: Hidradenitis Suppurativa Part I by primalgirl

primalgirl — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:49:27 +0000

Hi Anita,
I think I said “once I had my insulin under control,” meaning that I was eating a diet low in insulin-producing foods and regained my insulin sensitivity. It’s not a medication, insulin is a hormone that your body produces in response to glucose intake. If you were able to get your inflammation under control by taking steroids, that tells me that your hormones are messed up due to insulin resistance. A primal or paleo diet would probably be a great place to start. :)

Comment on Primalgirl Opens Up: Hidradenitis Suppurativa Part 2 by primalgirl

primalgirl — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:46:42 +0000

I would cut all nightshades out of your diet, based on what you’ve said. I get HS on my face when the following happens: 1) I’m in the progesterone dominant part of my cycle, 2) I eat lots of high glycemic foods and 3) I sneak a nightshade in there. Just one of those things on their own isn’t enough for me to flare up, but when all 3 collide, watch out. Peppers and hot peppers are particularly bad, followed by tomatoes but potatoes always cause flare ups elsewhere. O_o
You may want to look out for fructose and yeast-containing foods, too. I’m sorry your surgeries went so poorly, unfortunately, that’s not the first time I’ve heard that. :(

Comment on Primalgirl Opens Up: Hidradenitis Suppurativa Part 2 by primalgirl

primalgirl — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:41:39 +0000

Hey Dispatcher,
I’m pretty sure there isn’t a link between HS and skin cancer. If you search for anything and a link to HS, you can find it online. People aren’t taking the autoimmune nature of HS into account and don’t realize they’re being attacked on more than one front. If you’re afraid of skin cancer, I suggest taking a Vitamin D3 supplement and making sure your blood levels are adequate — Vitamin D3 deficiency is absolutely linked to skin cancer, and also plays a large role in autoimmune conditions. :)
HS doesn’t necessarily get better after 40, or even after menopause for women. It just seems to start on average around the age of 23. If you don’t have it by your 40s, chances are you never will. That’s all. I haven’t been to the site you’re talking about, but I don’t think they really get it or have all the facts. I hope this helps to quell some of your fears. You can totally get rid of HS by finding your triggers and eating a Primal diet.

Comment on Primalgirl Opens Up: Hidradenitis Suppurativa Part 2 by primalgirl

primalgirl — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:34:02 +0000

I miss the Netherlands a lot too… I can’t wait to get back over there.
Now that you know what you’ve got, you may want to raise the subject with your fiance so that he knows what to expect. I find that when we open up and “confess” to our loved ones, they are way more accepting and loving than they are in our anxiety-driven fears. If we hide it from them, it can affect our relationship — or worst case scenario, they think we have an STD and freak out.

Comment on Saving Money Living a Primal Lifestyle by primalgirl

primalgirl — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:28:54 +0000

Yes, everything is polluted everywhere… there are still some places in the US where the fish are (relatively) safe to eat — safer than Asian imports, anyway. :)

Comment on Primalgirl Cooks: Paleo Pasta Part Two by primalgirl

primalgirl — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:28:09 +0000

It was wonderful to meet you too! I’m so glad that you enjoyed yourself. Send me off your address and I’ll send you an advance copy of my book when it (finally) comes out. :)

Comment on Primalgirl Opens Up: Hidradenitis Suppurativa Part I by Anita

Anita — Sat, 18 May 2013 16:45:26 +0000

You mentioned once you had your insulin you were able to control the inflammation. Was this an antibiotic? I am 30 years old and the last time and only time I had my inflammation under control was when I was prescribed steroids 11 plus years ago. For a brief second I thought I was cured. After 5 days I cried for more despised the horrific side effects.

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Thursday May 16th — Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:50 +0000

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Comment on Primalgirl Opens Up: Hidradenitis Suppurativa Part 2 by Janie

Janie — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:34:01 +0000

I am thankful for finding your blog… I have suffered with HS for 17 years, I have had surgery 4 times, which includes a surgery at 8 months pregnant. My first operation was at 16 and it seemed to actually spread the condition to my groin area. I have never seen improvement and found the 4 years of antibiotic treatment a cause of a deeper problem with systemic yeast and no improvement to the HS. After needing emergency surgery for the botched initial surgery in 2004 I stopped seeking treatment since doctors always treated me like a freak of nature. I was a smoker for 15 years and quit… no improvement, I quit pop of any kind… no improvement… I quit sugar, no improvement, I quit wheat… No improvement. The only thing I have left to quit are potatoes! Much like you I thought it was a safe choice. I ate potatoes every day for a month and now after reading your posts realize that they may be at fault for the outrageous outbreak on my face (deep cystic that turns purple and has the same symptoms as HS). It is also possible to get HS in your earlobes just as a note. Mine started on my tailbone and in my ears and progressed from there. I am now 32 and my facial symptoms are worse than they ever have been.