Autoimmune disorder ??

[Sabrina_j]

For the past 3 years now I have had medical issues happen in the course of 2's and 3's meaning when one thing goes wrong something else follows within weeks to 3 months after. I am a 34 year old female. I have 2 children. In 2013 I fell from a ladder 14 ft. High. About 2 months after I fell I had increased pain in my neck and right shoulder. For 6 months after the onset of pain it was discovered that I had a moderately herniated disc at C5-C6 vertebra that had pushed into my spinal cord. I was advised by my neurologist that surgery was needed in order to avoid any further damage as well as prevent any further permanent nerve damage. In February of that year I had a cervical discectomy and a bone graft was inserted to ensure my vertebra would fuse. At the same time I also had a Melanoma that needed to be removed. I was scheduled for the melenoma treatment 2 hours before my discectomy surgery. I healed from both however, 1 year later, I had increased right shoulder pain. I visited my orthopedic doctor where it was determined I had a torn rotator cuff, torn biceps tendon, and a series of other issues that managed to be summed up in a 3 page report of findings from the MRI that was conducted. My orthopedic surgeon recommended I have surgery to repair the biceps tendon to relieve my painful symptoms and help add stability back to my shoulder. I scheduled the surgery for March of 2014. Again in February of 2014 just before my shoulder surgery it was discovered that I had Cervical cancer. I was seen by my obgyn who performed a Leep procedure to remove the portions of tissue that contained the cancer cells. Then I had my shoulder surgery. I recovered as usual and healed. In December of 2015 I started to get really ill. I was sick to my stomach often, was loosing massive amounts of weight in short periods of time to the extent of 34 pounds in 3 weeks !! It was discovered I had a highly infected gallbladder and surgery was scheduled to be done 3 days after my first visit to the Gastroenterologist. Shortly after my gallbladder surgery and recovery was underway, I started feeling horrible pains in my back. It was discovered that I have a severly herniated disc at L5-S1 in my low back. Not only did they discover this but, the doctors also discovered that I had severe degenerative disc disease and in my whole low spine to the extent that every disc in my whole low spine is buldging except for the herniation at L5-S1 and a moderate herniation in the L3-L4. During this time my knee became increasingly aggravated where it would pop, swell, cause pain then give out. It was found that I have a complete tear in the meniscus tendon of my left knee. I was informed I need surgery to correct it however, I chose to put surgery off until I can no longer handle walking without falling. In March of this year 2016 I went for a follow up exam at the obgyn and during the exam it was discovered that I had stage 1 cervical cancer and because of previous history of having cancer cells in the past it was recommended I have a hysterectomy. My hysterectomy was scheduled for April and my uterus was removed. I recovered then started having problems with my left shoulder, stomach pains, and also increased pain in my neck. The stomach pains were caused from a kidney stone and stage 2 kidney disease, the increased neck pain from another disc herniation at C6-C7, and the shoulder pains are due to my left shoulder having a torn rotator cuff, and torn biceps tendon. Aside from the aforementioned issues I also have, ulner nerve entrapment, carpal tunnel, auto sclerosis, and arthritis. I am just frustrated that I keep having so many issues. I am wondering if there is an underlying illness potentially causing all of the tendons, nerves, and disc structures to weaken and be affected?? Or is all of this just coincidence ?? Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you to anyone who takes the time to read this in it's entirety and offer advice.

[Sabrina_j]

Thank you so much for the input Nikko !! What your saying foes make a lot of sense and I am so happy to hear someone had shed some light on the subject !! I will see what I can find out for a better treatment !! My family doctor just doesn't seemed to be worried however, I would really like to"return to normal" or at least as close as I possibly can !! Life in pain is truly a struggle !! I guess I will start with some meditation and yoga !! Thanks again

[TheLightSeeker]

Alkaline diet should be a priority as well and fairly easy to implement.
An alkalizing drink would help too.
I make my own alkalizing drink using one L water, 2 t aluminum free baking soda, juice of one lemon and 1 500 mg bromelain tablet and sipped slowly throughout a 24-hour period.
Use PH strips to gauge urine and saliva  PH, periodically.
Read as much as you can on alkaline diets.
Best,
Niko

[TheLightSeeker]

Hi Sabrina.
OK, what I think is going on with your health issues, is mainly connected to your fall.
--The increased stress-biological and mental- from the injury
similar to some PTSD effects, cause the over-activation of the adrenals, releasing high levels of cortisol and aldosterone in the blood.
--Aldosterone in the blood circulation results in excessive magnesium and potassium to get eliminated in the urine,
which in turn results in lower blood PH (higher acidity).
--The real issue with all this process is that the body has protective mechanisms which kick in to keep your blood within safe PH levels ( If the pH drops below 6.8 death may occur) and in this case it is buffering the blood
by using additional calcium sources from anywhere in the body, including stripping calcium from bones and joints.
--Inflammation from the original injury, multiple surgeries
and other imbalances only contribute to added acidity. affecting negatively the body's ability to function well.
-- Disease processes like Cancer flourish in an acidic environment. See the list below

Here's a list- not complete by any means- of possible acidic PH risks:
-Cardiovascular issues
-Immune deficiency.
- Over-stressed liver function.
-Low energy levels
-Tumor/Cancer growth.
- Candida (Yeast fungal/overgrowth)
-Contribution to rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, lupus, TB osteoporosis, and HBP.
-Lowered  ability to repair damaged cells.
-Acceleration of aging process
-  Lowered ability to absorb vitamins,minerals, nutrients and supplements.

Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Reiki, Meditation, Alkaline Diet etc. may help make a significant improvement.
You would also benefit greatly if you could find a reputable and experienced Functional Medicine Doctor to help your body reach homeostasis  and get your health back.
Most of your medical interventions, surgeries and treatments
have been band-aid solutions, while your health status has
worsened dramatically.
My comments are not intended  as a replacement for medical
advice.
Best wishes,
Niko