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My pulmonoligists says he's seen patients lose vision with low vA...
Just saw my pulmonoligist for my lung issue itching and burning from car exhausts and ciggarette smoke. He says as far as he can tell I don't have the normal symptoms of lung problems besides the symptoms I've described. There's not much he can do but tell me to avoid what causes it to be inflamed. I can't say I was surprised, I didn't expect much more else from this visit than that.
I told him about my high A diet and vitamin D suppliments and that I've cut out vA completely.
He said that he's seen patients that have vision loss due low vA.
This worries me. Reassure me I'm not gonna go blind on this low A diet. lol
Hi John,
I'm approaching the 5 year point, so I have a good head-start. I'll let you know the moment I go blind.
Grant
Quote from ggenereux on April 16, 2019, 11:44 amHi John,
I'm approaching the 5 year point, so I have a good head-start. I'll let you know the moment I go blind.
Grant
Lol. That’s reassuring. I hope you’re on the good and honest side!
But could there be any possible way that detoxing from vA could cause sight issues for certain individuals. Since detoxing vA have seen some side effects in the short term for some people?
Given that A is so ubiquitous in the food chain, where in heck would a pulmonologist ever see someone with low vitamin A? 🙂
("Leaving Las Vegas" level alcoholics don't count)
I would advice you to stay vigilant. If you find your vision is degrading, look into the issue. You could even challenge yourself with vitamin A to see if it helps.
Since you're not a child if you pay attention, you can probably catch the degeneration before it becomes irreversible. I notice vision changes in myself day to day.
Vitamin A might play a role in vision, but I think the current science is too focused on vitamin A. There are most probably other factors that play a role in visual health.
Quote from Billy on April 16, 2019, 12:14 pmGiven that A is so ubiquitous in the food chain, where in heck would a pulmonologist ever see someone with low vitamin A?
("Leaving Las Vegas" level alcoholics don't count)
He saw my recent labs in the system. But yeah had to be a believer of Grants work. 😂
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i forgot to mention that my eyes have been a little blurry for the past couple days. Like fatigue, sort of like tunnel vision, peripheral seems more blurry. I’m sure it has to do with my eczema flare and joint inflammation the past week from sleeping at s place that I know causes me joint inflammation and anxiety. The eczema flare has been going off and on for as long as I can remember. 20 more years or so.
Hi John,
RE: But could there be any possible way that detoxing from vA could cause sight issues for certain individuals. Since detoxing vA have seen some side effects in the short term for some people?
Oh yes, for sure there is. I agree, quite a few people are reporting this detox setback phase. It’s a big concern, and I take it very seriously.
A few months ago, someone here posted a report of a boy’s serum retinyl esters increasing after adopting a reduced vitamin A diet. So, somewhat surprisingly, when adopting a low vitamin A diet, more vitamin A is being released from the liver into serum. I’ve read other reports that have documented a similar effect; reducing vitamin A intake increases serum levels, and / or the RBPs.
I’d really like to understand why some people are able to avoid the “detox” phase, and what can be done to reduce it.
This is still very much in the theory stage, and it is an experiment that's in the early stages. There is a lot of moving variables and missing pieces. Please apply your own good judgement on what’s best for yourself.
Also, please understand that the primary reason I’m sticking to a vitamin A elimination diet is not for any health concerns. It’s to prove that a human can live without vA. Meaning, I want to try to prove that it is not a vitamin at all. So, I want to get to a serum levels of 0.0 and then maintain that level for about 5 more years.
Grant
@John, The pulmonologist is obligated to say what he did whether true or not because it is the accepted medical stance. Drs are highly regulated and controlled by their governing bodies and it's disastrous for them to be caught not towing the line. There are people who would take no response as an endorsement or approval and then proceed to sue if something went wrong because they 'told the doctor'. I hope that makes sense. You are fortunate actually that you didn't leave with a boat load of inhalers and an order for a chest X-Ray!
I hope your breathing improves soon.
he did say to use the butrane? Inhaler that I was prescribed but I have not used it because I feel they’re just giving me stuff to try without understanding what is causing my symptoms. And I feel my symptoms are not what it suppose to treat.
I had a chest X-ray done not too long ago at my request before finding Grants work, just to see if there was something there. I do try to minimize my radiation exposure as much as possible.