the MS diet book by R.L. Swank - Multiple Sclerosis Message Board

melaus · 07-29-2005, 05:22 AM

Has anyone read or heard of anyone one on the MS diet. I am a healthy 45 y/o. Living with MS for over 7 years and have been on the strict "S**** diet" for 2 years. It really is working for me as I have got no worse since I started the diet, although I would Love to talk to anyone with hints or feedback.
Cheers,
Melody

thnkpos · 07-29-2005, 07:37 AM

hi, i cant answer anything about the diet, but im curious if while on the diet, are u taking any of the crab drugs? im considering going on the s****, but i really hate to be told i cant have something

, but if it works its worth it

....
thank you

ImL8 · 07-29-2005, 12:03 PM

I do have the book, but I had quit eating red meat some time ago, and there are a lot of things in the book that I don't do! But am glad that it's working for you!

melaus · 07-30-2005, 04:30 AM

Hi Thnkpos,
No I'm not on any meds. I have refused as I wanted to try natural ways before I started and as it has turned out so far, I'm doing better than I have in years. That's not to say that I wouldn't use meds if I got any worse.
The s**** diet has been modified by a local doctor here ( Perth Western Australia) who has had MS for several years. The Book is
"Taking control of MS" by 'Prof. George Jelinek'.
He has really researched all, including all the meds..and advises on all.( It's more strict than the S**** diet) I could not have kept things together in my life if it were not for his and the S**** books to give me some direction. Even if you dont go on the diet do read the Prof. Jelinek book. Great insight..... Boy thats a real lot sorry...didn't mean to ramble on...
Cheers...Keep well

beachlover247 · 07-30-2005, 06:27 AM

Hi,
I'm Sue and I live in Texas, all mylife, I'm48, 3 kids, married and work full time, except in summer. I was dx in "93 and have been on no meds....but in the beginning, saw a couple, husband and wife, who were docs in China, then moved here and got med degrees in US, so they had both philosifies. They were VERY big on diet. Sooo, I cut out as much bad fat as possible and sugar. They said sugar really increases chances of candida which reaks havoc on you bod. I stayed as true to that diet as I could for long time, but it's hard. I've always tried to watch my weight, so that was big motivator in itself. I have a huge weakness and that's my chardonnay wine(sugar). Hey, we have to have a few pleasure, right? Anyway, have coasted along last 10-11 years with no ms problems. Very end of June I've had a really bad exacerbation, so new neuro started me on 3 days of solumedrol iv and Avonex. Just hope and pray the sm eases the symptoms as I'm due back at work soon. I have not personally seen the S**** book, but I want to check it out. Hope it continues to work for you. I'm sure it doesn't hurt. I can bet you he doesn't list wine in "okay" list....LOL. PS I'm holding off on that now, of course. Sry....I'm a rambler too.