Positive Progress

I had a question come through my blog recently asking me if changing my diet has worked for me, as well as, asking about my progress.  I thought this would be a great opportunity to share what I have been doing these past 3 years and 3 months!  First and foremost, I am so happy to report that since January 2013, when I changed my diet, I have not had another flare-up.  There have been times where I thought I may be getting a flare-up, but I literally follow a systematic protocol.

Read my post Uh-Oh flare-up to see my protocol.

I hear a lot of you saying that you feel discouraged and have lost hope, but I am here to tell you that changing my diet has truly changed my life and I believe it can change yours too!  You all know how painful Hidradenitis Suppurativa is and how debilitating it can be.  If you have not already, I personally want to encourage you to try to change your diet and see if it works for you.  Just keep your head up and don't give up if you have set backs!

In several posts, I have discussed my diet, but basically, I try to avoid anything with added sugars and eat as natural as possible (no artificial flavors or preservatives).  I stay away from "whites" such as, white flour (I use brown rice flour), white rice (I use brown rice or quinoa), and white pastas (I use 100% whole wheat pasta).  It is amazing all the substitutes you can find for recipes when you start to explore.

I am also a big believer in my clindamycin gel that I use every morning (under my armpits) prior to putting on deodorant.  I would strongly recommend you talk with your dermatologist and see if this is an option for you.  I use this as a preventive measure.

I live my life as normal as possible!  I never forget that I have Hidradenitis Suppurativa; however, it does not consume me any longer!  I have taken control of this nasty disease and I hope my words and encouragement will help you do the same!

My birthday "cake" this year....a Papaya!  Delicious!