MS Took Everything From Me… Then This Happened.

Summary

Mikuel shares his transformative journey from battling chronic health issues and multiple sclerosis (MS) to discovering the life-changing effects of the carnivore diet. After years of struggling with fatigue, poor coordination, and a reliance on distractions like alcohol and drugs, Mikuel turned to a strict carnivore diet as a last resort. The diet not only helped him regain physical and mental energy, but also allowed him to regain his health, energy, and confidence. Despite skepticism from others, including his doctors, Mikuel’s story highlights the powerful impact diet can have on chronic conditions like MS.

Takeaways

• 😀 Mikuel struggled with health issues throughout his life, including gut pain, fatigue, and multiple allergies, leading to a sense of constant discomfort and self-doubt.
• 😀 At age 30, Mikuel was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) after a severe episode where he collapsed and experienced temporary paralysis, marking a turning point in his health journey.
• 😀 Despite the initial MS diagnosis, Mikuel improved his condition over time but faced persistent challenges with fatigue and mental health, leading to a period of substance abuse as a coping mechanism.
• 😀 Around eight years ago, Mikuel quit alcohol, drugs, and smoking, setting himself on a path of self-improvement, which included reading and gaining knowledge in an attempt to manage his condition.
• 😀 After years of seeking improvement, Mikuel learned about the carnivore diet through Jordan Peterson and Dr. Chavey, eventually deciding to try it despite initial skepticism.
• 😀 Mikuel experienced significant improvements in both physical and mental health after just two days on the carnivore diet, including reduced brain fog, better coordination, and enhanced energy levels.
• 😀 Mikuel’s MS symptoms, including fatigue, tremors, and vision problems, improved dramatically after starting the carnivore diet, with his eye sight returning to 100% and coordination in his right leg and hand improving.
• 😀 Mikuel stopped his MS medication two and a half years ago, and his MRI scans have shown no new lesions, indicating that the carnivore diet may be playing a role in the improvement of his condition.
• 😀 Mikuel’s neurologist expressed concern about his decision to stop medication, but Mikuel pointed to the improvements in his quality of life as evidence of the diet’s effectiveness.
• 😀 Despite initial skepticism from his wife, who was a vegan, Mikuel’s family became supportive of his diet after seeing the drastic improvements in his health, and his wife even transitioned to a vegetarian diet.
• 😀 Mikuel’s life now includes a strong focus on helping others with MS, running a Dutch carnivore Facebook group, and supporting his family, all while managing the energy demands of raising two young children.

Q & A

What lifelong health issues did Mikail experience before trying the carnivore diet?

Mikail struggled with chronic bloating, gas, gut pain, fatigue, pale skin, allergies, anxiety, and overall poor health from childhood into adulthood.

How did Mikail cope with his health problems earlier in life?

He distracted himself with gaming, alcohol, weed, and partying, using these as ways to escape discomfort and emotional distress.

What happened when Mikail was 30 that led to his MS diagnosis?

He collapsed after getting out of bed and experienced paralysis in his right leg and weakness in his right hand. This led to tests and a diagnosis of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.

How did MS affect his daily life and abilities over time?

He dealt with severe fatigue, difficulty walking, lack of coordination, inability to climb or dance, frequent relapses, and permanent reduction in function compared to before MS.

What changed in Mikail’s mindset that led him to pursue self-improvement?

After years of declining health and destructive coping habits, he became fed up with his lifestyle and quit alcohol, drugs, and smoking, which initiated a journey of reading, learning, and self-growth.

How did he first hear about the carnivore diet, and why did he eventually try it?

He initially heard about it through Jordan Peterson but dismissed it. Later, due to worsening fatigue, side effects of MS medication, and the desire to be a better father, he researched the diet seriously and decided to try it.

How quickly did Mikail notice improvements after starting the carnivore diet?

By day two, he already experienced dramatic improvements in energy, mental clarity, gut health, and reduction of MS-related symptoms.

What major health improvements did Mikail see on the carnivore diet?

His coordination improved, tremors decreased, fatigue lifted, vision in his previously affected eye returned to 100%, anxiety dropped, and his overall energy and focus increased significantly.

Has Mikail experienced any MS relapses since starting carnivore?

No. For over two years without medication, his MRIs have shown no new lesions, and his neurologist was surprised but skeptical of the diet’s role.

What version of carnivore does Mikail follow?

He follows a strict lion diet: beef, water, and salt. Occasionally lamb, rarely fish, and he avoids eggs, chicken, and pork because they cause negative reactions.

How did Mikail’s carnivore journey affect his family life?

He gained enough energy to be a fully present father, even with two children under two. His wife initially thought the diet was crazy but now supports him and has improved her own health by shifting from vegan to vegetarian with more animal fats.

How has the diet influenced his contribution to the MS community?

With improved energy and mental clarity, he became chairman of a youth MS foundation in the Netherlands, actively helping thousands of young people with MS.

What advice does Mikail give to people wanting to try carnivore?

He encourages learning the science behind the diet, gradually increasing meat intake, reducing harmful foods, and considering step-by-step approaches like those suggested by Dr. Georgia Ede.

How can people contact Mikail if they want support or guidance?

He provides his website and email: mikcarney4.nl (spelled with V-O-R), where people can reach out for help or information.