My Health Story: The Long Road to Carnivore
I was a healthy child. At least, that is what people thought. But I was often sick. I had bronchitis many times. It often turned into pneumonia. I remember the pain in my chest. Breathing was hard.
Teens and Health Struggles
As a teen, I was diagnosed with asthma. I used inhalers every day. Then, I began to gain weight. I went from a slim child to a “pudgy kid.” People teased me. It was hard to deal with.
Next came PCOS. I had terrible periods and more weight gain. I felt weak and alone. Later, we found out I had a bad reaction to steroids in my medicine. My body overreacted to small doses. The doctors said the damage was done.
The Diagnosis That Changed Everything
I worked hard after high school. I had two jobs. I did not sleep or eat well. But I was young and didn’t realize that I was running myself down. This is when I got Mycoplasma pneumonia and landed in the hospital. In and out of hospitals across my province for 6 months. It led to Reactive Arthritis. My life changed forever.
The doctors told my mother:
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I would need a walker or a cane.
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I could not open jars or do other things that used hand strength for myself..
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I would never work again.
I cried. I was hoping for a cure, but they gave me a disability form.
My Stubborn Strength
I chose to fight. I did not want to live in pity. My stubbornness saved me. I went back to work. I did all the things that I was told I couldn’t do. Not easily or without pain mind you, but I did them in spite of being told that I couldn’t I realized the mind is more powerful than the body.
Survival Mode
For years, I just survived. I took many drugs. They caused more problems, like ulcers and chronic fatigue. I was in pain every single day. The immobility from the pain caused me to have even more issues. More weight gain and neuropathy, which only added to my pain.
In 2022, I heard about the Carnivore Diet. I heard stories of people getting better. But I was too depressed to believe them. By 2024, I felt like I was suffocating. I was in absolute hell.
Finding Hope
In December 2024, I met people who lived the carnivore lifestyle. My mind finally opened. I was ready to try something new. I asked myself: “What do I have to lose?”