I developed Schizophrenia over the last two years, I have a recurring disease condition called Dermatitus Herpitiforms - I noticed this after eating spaghetti.
This may well explain my condition. My first psychotic episode occurred after eating poorly (chalupas at taco bell) and I can't help but feel that my diet has something to do with it.
It's so sad to watch a young loved one suffer with mental illness. Psychiatrists just put our loved ones on tranquilizers. I watched them serve pepsi's and whitebread sandwiches at one institution almost in defiance of the natural healing approach. Anyway, I've been through the mill trying to help a loved one. Dr. Clark, the bottom line is do you see healing or just improvement and how do you get schizo's to actually go gluten free? My experience is that they don't care
Hello I'm a 22 year old girl. I'm being sent to a psych nurse to examine if I might have bipolar disorder.
Rediculous mood highs and lows, I have stomach problems acid reflux, and have a "high" feeling like literally HIGH like I'm on something. Before I start thinking it might be the bipolar thing have any of your patients reported feeling baked for hours without being on ANY drugs? It seems my mood only changes after eating something
Ill try the no gluten thing, see if there's a difference.
How can I find "someone who takes a functional approach"?
I'm still new to seeking medical care for things other than physical trauma.
I'm seeking diagnosis for symptoms of lack of concentration, memory loss and what they call "light headedness." I would call it "heavy headedness" myself, but I let the doctors and nurses be happy to place me in a predefined category. They've done blood and UA and appeased me by doing a hormone test. No diagnosis yet.
My cousin had schizophrenia for years and died of meningitis recently. Her sister who is a celiac told me this and slipped in that she also was celiac. Imagine my surprise when on a GF diet myself?
Thank You, I have a few questions for you Dr. David Clark? You seem to be a very aware that a "good diet" is the basis of all bodily functions and can hinder or help a disease. I feel the same although I am not a Dr. Q: Would you recommend medication first for any kind of "mental illness," or would you see if it can be curtailed by natural diets? I agree with your approach on changing a diet- because the "antipsychotic" drugs out there now are very dangerous and the risks out-way the benefits.
Sorry to hear it took so long to figure it out. I myself have treated several people diagnosed with "schizophrenia"--sadly, a few of them before I know what I do now.
I have been in and out of mental hospitals since I was 10. I first attempted suicide when I was 9 years old. I have been diagnosed with manic dprssion w/psychtc features, paranoid schizophrenia. My docs said I'd be dead by 20, under a bridge, in jail or assisted living on meds for the rest of my life. I've been treated by Baylor College of Medicine, Menninger clinic and Harvard's McLean Hospital. I found I was glutn snstv in 2006 @26. I'm gltn free, med free,fully indpndnt gainflly emplyd.
Cheers for you! I found out I was gluten intolerant at 43, when I got very sick eating gluten grains and other foods after an elimination diet; also from Enterolab. Much less anxiety, depression, semi-hallucinations after that. I went crazy at 19, partly from abuse and partly gluten. Many schizophrenics ignore advice to be gluten free, sadly. They're addicted. It's good to hear from one who didn't.
I developed Schizophrenia over the last two years, I have a recurring disease condition called Dermatitus Herpitiforms - I noticed this after eating spaghetti.
This may well explain my condition. My first psychotic episode occurred after eating poorly (chalupas at taco bell) and I can't help but feel that my diet has something to do with it.
wcoltd1988 6 months ago
This makes so much sense. I have had reactions to pasta called dermititis herpitiforms. I also have a family history of AutoImmune Disease.
wcoltd1988 6 months ago
It's so sad to watch a young loved one suffer with mental illness. Psychiatrists just put our loved ones on tranquilizers. I watched them serve pepsi's and whitebread sandwiches at one institution almost in defiance of the natural healing approach. Anyway, I've been through the mill trying to help a loved one. Dr. Clark, the bottom line is do you see healing or just improvement and how do you get schizo's to actually go gluten free? My experience is that they don't care
to improve.
Nu13th 1 year ago
Hello I'm a 22 year old girl. I'm being sent to a psych nurse to examine if I might have bipolar disorder.
Rediculous mood highs and lows, I have stomach problems acid reflux, and have a "high" feeling like literally HIGH like I'm on something. Before I start thinking it might be the bipolar thing have any of your patients reported feeling baked for hours without being on ANY drugs? It seems my mood only changes after eating something
Ill try the no gluten thing, see if there's a difference.
SarahJaneization 1 year ago
I've heard gluten isn't good for anyone.
How can I find "someone who takes a functional approach"?
I'm still new to seeking medical care for things other than physical trauma.
I'm seeking diagnosis for symptoms of lack of concentration, memory loss and what they call "light headedness." I would call it "heavy headedness" myself, but I let the doctors and nurses be happy to place me in a predefined category. They've done blood and UA and appeased me by doing a hormone test. No diagnosis yet.
KellyBtech 1 year ago
My cousin had schizophrenia for years and died of meningitis recently. Her sister who is a celiac told me this and slipped in that she also was celiac. Imagine my surprise when on a GF diet myself?
MrPaulorange 1 year ago
Thank You, I have a few questions for you Dr. David Clark? You seem to be a very aware that a "good diet" is the basis of all bodily functions and can hinder or help a disease. I feel the same although I am not a Dr. Q: Would you recommend medication first for any kind of "mental illness," or would you see if it can be curtailed by natural diets? I agree with your approach on changing a diet- because the "antipsychotic" drugs out there now are very dangerous and the risks out-way the benefits.
DWIproductionsTM 2 years ago
Sorry to hear it took so long to figure it out. I myself have treated several people diagnosed with "schizophrenia"--sadly, a few of them before I know what I do now.
clarkchiro 2 years ago
I have been in and out of mental hospitals since I was 10. I first attempted suicide when I was 9 years old. I have been diagnosed with manic dprssion w/psychtc features, paranoid schizophrenia. My docs said I'd be dead by 20, under a bridge, in jail or assisted living on meds for the rest of my life. I've been treated by Baylor College of Medicine, Menninger clinic and Harvard's McLean Hospital. I found I was glutn snstv in 2006 @26. I'm gltn free, med free,fully indpndnt gainflly emplyd.
f8ckutub 2 years ago 4
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Cheers for you! I found out I was gluten intolerant at 43, when I got very sick eating gluten grains and other foods after an elimination diet; also from Enterolab. Much less anxiety, depression, semi-hallucinations after that. I went crazy at 19, partly from abuse and partly gluten. Many schizophrenics ignore advice to be gluten free, sadly. They're addicted. It's good to hear from one who didn't.
toppinzr 1 year ago 4
@f8ckutub How did you find out you were gluten sensitive?
fushapanther 4 months ago