My last post was about how I was going to try the allergy elimination diet. Since that post I have cheated once or twice (by eating some chocolates on Valentine's Day and such), but overall I've been, as far as I know, without dairy for almost three weeks. However since I started this experiment, I've gotten very fatigued, gone to the doctor...twice... and have tried multiple digestive/tummy comforting aids.
One doctor thought I was still suffering from anemia (I was a vegetarian/vegan for an awfully long time, and my iron for more than a year afterwards, was awfully low).
The next doctor, thought I had a stress induced stomach virus... the first doctor's opinion was ruled out because of a blood test. And ....well, the this next doctor, who knows...she told me that staying away from dairy for the time being seemed like a smart enough idea and I should keep at it and get back to her how I am doing.
So far, been running 3 miles+ every day since...well a few days after the potential anemia diagnosis (to be exact, four days after)...with the exception of rest days of course...usually Saturday and/or Sundays with a Tuesday or Thursday thrown in.
I have been working rather hard, but not necessarily feeling run down. I've had stints of exhaustion.. but I think that is also a part of being a busy graduating senior. Who knows, in about a week or two, I am going to attempt to eat dairy again...honestly, I hope I don't have a reaction..
because honestly, I love ice cream and greek yogurt too much to not have it in my life as often as I have in the past.
Further updates in a week or two.
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