Blood Test Results | Inflammatory Markers for Lupus on a Plant Based Diet

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[madeinTunisia]

You gave me strength to start a raw vegan plan I have severe lupus that is attacking my kidneys my heart my Lungs even my breasts I lost all my hair + I have 3 babies I think about them toooo much need to start this tomorrow thank you so much 🙏

[judyb]

My Lupus and Sjogrens flared today after being on a plant-based diet for 3 months. I can't seem to gain weight but eat protein bites that I make with coconut yogurt. I know I just need more time (at least a year) as I was able to get this into remission for 6 years. I got too confident and went back to sugar and dairy with a high-stress job. Starting over again I have learned that this will need to be a change for the rest of my life.

[jmc]

Most on YT claiming to have had or overcome a disease don’t show actual tests or omit some things (adrenal fatigue isn’t a clinical dx). Being honest and transparent is rare in our world of profit and fame but it’s what so many are looking for. These days it’s easy to spot well designed targeted marketing disguised as altruism. I wish you the best future possible. YOU did this and now paying it fwd by helping others and not selling something with it. Be proud. 🌱

[L..]

Seeing you cry is always hard for me.. 😔 you're the first lupus warrior I came across on social media once I got diagnosed and out of all the others, your posts and your mentality were the ones I resonated with most.. you just "got it".

Thank you for sharing your journey with us. We really feel a little less alone thanks to you..

I know it sucks 10x's harder to get a shitty result, especially after that high of a rare good result. But remember we are more than what our numbers state. Same way we encourage people not to equate their worth to a figure on the scale, we chronic illness warriors must try our best not to equate ourselves with the figures on a piece of paper.

If you look good and feel good, and you keep that mentality strong.. just consider it a blip. And you will recover.

We're allowed to be sad about our shitty results but we have to remember we're more than them. Aknowledge the disappointment and then try our best to release it.

You're doing so well with the protocol. Please please keep it up. I've been doing it along side you all along. P.s. Thanks for the salad recipes 😆💕😆💕

Love and healing, all the way from London! xXx

[darlene]

Congratulations! Happy you have pretty good results. btw, i have lupus and want to thank you for your videos. They help me so much. Keep up the good work!

[gc-sharpe]

Your results are amazing!! The important inflammatory marker, C-Reactive protein, along with C3 and C4, are indicators of lupus activity.

[the.changing.leaves]

I can empathize. But don’t worry too much! Bloodwork can vary and be inaccurate. If you’re concerned, you can always check again in another month. Stay strong 👏🏻💕

[shaikhabawazir]

I have had SLE for 4 years now, never had my complements high specially for the C3, C4 has been on border line lately, but all in all I 'm feeling well. I think we're blessed with life, healthcare and family.

[jjjennnnnna]

I enjoy ALL of your videos, no matter what they are. :)

[BrookeGoldnerMD]

Good work! Without the cellcept, your white count might bounce up. That low ESR is PERFECT! Good job keeping the inflammation down with your diet! It looks the like abnormal ones are only barely off (like 1 point on C4 or .2 on bilirubin). One of the most important things for disease reversal is to stick with it until your numbers are where you want to be. Make sure you don't add inflammatory things (like alcohol or processed vegan food) until you have been in remission for at least 6 months or more (a year is better) to make sure you completely heal. You are almost there. Keep it up!

[michelemarston]

I think blood test results vary based on the season too....consider that in the winter, Vitamin D is lower and that would impact your immune system. Thank you for sharing!!

[nubianmaxUK]

I had to stop Cell Cept because it made my white cell very low 0.4 has been my lowest. I also suffer from Neutropenia. Blessing to you & your fiancé from the UK also going to start the Protocol diet at the end of February. I hope am as successful as you👍👊👑

[ShadowSis]

Don't worry! I recently had my blood test done as well, and most of it was fine, but I had a few things that were a bit on the low side (C3 complement, hemoglobine) which didn't worry my doctor at all. She gave me the green light to continue without the meds. I have lupus-like disease and had been a month without MTX because the side effects were too much for me. I'm not completely plant-based, but I do eat mostly plant whole foods, and I ditched the dairy, most gluten, fried foods, processed baked goods etc. And I've started being more disciplined when it comes to daily light exercise and sleep hygiene (getting enough deep sleep).

[LifewithKrystle]

Do you mind me asking what job you do that you are able to work from home?

[high_priestessE]

Great video, some people have no idea about what all those numbers mean and all the work you put in to get them the way they are. BTW how do you deal with Cellcept side effects if you get any?

[mariabonilla]

God bless you princess as long as you have faith everything is great you doing a great job stay beautiful princess love you to pieces proud of xoxoxoxo

[peksita]

Hey! Congrats! Those results are still impressive! Myself having lupus I know how much importance we give to the blood work, but you are feeling fine!

What app you use to track the results?
It never occurred to me to use one 😳

[yunassecretrapcareer]

I’ve had lupus labs three times and all came back NORMAL. Yet I feel shitty. Either a severe headache or joint pain or nauseous. The second rheumatologist is going towards Fibromyalgia but idk. These Drs aren’t convincing me. They tell me “let us worry not u... we went to school for 12 years”.... well guess what Dr? U went to school for 12 years n still don’t know what the heck is going on with me.. how can I not worry?

[JoeSmith-puhi]

Hi
Look into blood differential test and ask doctor.

[chelseabarris]

I just got mine taken Tuesday, crossing fingers for good results this time! It's great to see you are doing so much better!

I do have a question, have you ever had issues with your liver enzymes being elevated ? Thanks SAM 💜💜