Hi Dawn, yeah it sounds like we may have a very similar ongoing condition that requires ongoing vigilence. This was not quite the case once with me, as the more mercury I had removed, the more cheats I was able to get away with and even then, when I wasn't "cheating", I could indulge easily in high carbohydrate foods like fruits/potatoes/non gluten grain etc and do just fine. Though even then, I had to watch myself if I had the blatant cheats, but recovery was pretty speedy and I felt quite well otherwise.

But with what I have now, that is not the case. So circumstances can change and so must the way I live and eat and I had to accept that and make the change. Nobody enjoys an ultra strict diet, but if it works at least to some extent and enables a person to gain a bit more quality out of life and do more, then it's worth it for sure.

I'm glad to hear that you're working though, that is not an easy thing for anybody who is suffering illness. Taking it day by day is what I do too. It's a bit of a shock to my system at the moment, but I'm hoping I'll adapt soon

But the diet is the only thing that honestly keeps me going, just like it does for you. Not a miracle by any means, but a help.