In 2009, my life took a drastic turn and I was diagnosed with two very aggressive diseases over a period of two weeks; Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Multiple Sclerosis (very long story).  After a significant amount of suffering, and facing the grim reality that I would likely be having surgery (HS), and taking daily injections for the rest of my life (MS), I found myself slipping into hopelessness.  I realized that based on studies, Multiple Sclerosis could be controlled fairly successfully with medication, healthy eating, and exercise (easier said than done). I was also able to determine that several MS medications had very good safety profiles as well which was great.  However, as a scientist, I found it impossible to believe that nothing could be done for the Hidradenitis other than regular torture sessions with the surgeons’ scalpel and repeated doses of antibiotics.  As a result, I decided I would study the disease patterns myself after the many unsuccessful treatments I endured. Over a 3-year period, I studied Hidradenitis so intricately, that I can finally say I have detailed it in such a way that I am living Hidradenitis-free by following a very specific diet and daily lifestyle rituals, and I haven’t had to endure any additional surgeries or medications.  Much to my surprise, the diet changes I made to help control the Hidradenitis, ultimately made my success with Multiple Sclerosis even better.  This site was created with the intention of being an “enlightenment zone,” and is devoted to me being able to share information with sufferers and caregivers (they are equally as important).  Not with the intention of making any recommendations for individuals, but simply to describe what worked for me.

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