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Old 8th Apr 2011, 17:15
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pilotwood
 
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Treatment update

We spoke about 2 months ago, and I have good news on my new treatment. The meds did not work. I was reluctant to have anyone drill or inject anything into my head. I did an extensive blood test and discovered that I was reacting to yeast, tomatoes, and mushrooms in my diet. I completely eliminated them for the last two months. I am excited to say that my episodes are very infrequent, maybe a mild one once a month. I used to have severe episodes of vertigo once or twice a week. I plan to continue on this diet, perhaps introducing some bread (yeast) and some tomatoes back into my diet to see how I react. The mushrooms are definitely out.

The Insurance Co did qualify me with Long Term Disability. I believe the FAA wants 6 months to a year of no meds and no episodes to get back onto the flight deck.
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