Week 19: Still regressing

Still pulling out of my regression. Things have gotten better over
the last few days; but I destroyed all progress last night by eating
too much salad. I know I should tread more carefully. But my
lettuces are in full production, and I have over 10 varieties. I
never knew a head of lettuce could be such a work of art.

So, I’m still reacting with diarrhea to moderate amounts of lettuce. I
think I’m getting acne from the bread. Sigh. I’m going back to
careful eating for the next week, at least, since I’m entering the
dark side of the month.

I suppose had I been more careful all along, my progress might be less
of a roller coaster. I just have no will power left anymore. I have
to add I’m having no night sweats, almost no blood, and am still
sleeping through the night. (Except for last night.) So, progress.

I still doubt that hookworm will work completely for me; when
suffering, I am plagued with despondency. Nothing’s ever worked
before; why should this be different?

I see my doctor on Friday, so I will dutifully report any signs of
progress. I can’t wait to see how much weight I’ve gained. I met a
friend who hasn’t seen me since January; she kept staring at me since
she’s never seen me so “robust”. She says I look like a different person.

So hookworm’s working somewhat, I just still have a long way to go. I
guess colonic tissue that’s been inflamed for years isn’t going to
resolve immediately. But it’s been almost 5 months, and I am getting
restless.

As I have no other medical choices but hookworm, I wait. I’ll try to
enjoy my salad visually from now on. Or at least wait for the next
upswing to pull it down again.