After three months of religiously following the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, the moment finally arrived.

My consultant ran the tests. Inflammation: completely gone. Iron levels: back to normal. And she actually said the words: "You don't have Crohn's."

I was right all along.

But she immediately diagnosed me with Ulcerative Colitis instead. I still didn't agree. And my period? Still missing. Still dismissed as menopause by UK doctors.

What I didn't know was that none of it was what it seemed.

In this episode:

🇮🇹 SCD diet in Sicily (spoiler: SO many eggs)

🏃‍♀️ Running with one disgusting public toilet 🏖️ Beautiful beaches I couldn't enjoy (toilet anxiety)

🥚 The egg-based existence

🪟 Our flat gets burgled while we sleep

📠 Italian bureaucracy: fax machines in 2019

👮 Police who take statements and do nothing

💇‍♀️ Hair falling out by the handful 🩺 The "chocolate teapot" doctor

💆‍♀️ Hair loss treatment: lavender oil and tedious routines

✅ The vindication

❓ New diagnosis (I still disagreed)

📅 My period: still MIA, still not menopause

The truth I didn't know yet: My missing period wasn't what UK doctors claimed. And I was about to find out why.

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⚠️ CONTENT NOTE: This episode discusses SCD diet challenges, home burglary, Italian medical bureaucracy, hair loss after trauma, medical vindication, and the mystery of a missing menstrual cycle. Recovery chapter with building intrigue.

DISCLAIMER: This content shares my personal health journey and is not medical advice. The SCD diet worked for me, but it may not be suitable for everyone. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about your own health concerns. I have deep respect for the NHS and medical professionals while sharing my personal experiences with the system.