I am preparing to get started with NB. I have been chronically ill for 13 years, had to leave my job in 2003 after my health was completely and utterly destroyed by this horrible illness. This was preceded by years of chronic stress.

I felt near death for the first few years, but have made a bit of progress so that I am not feeling like death, but can not function normally and have many bad days.

The worst symptoms for me are:

chronic state of perpetual stress (even without outright stressors)
inability to handle stress
hair loss and very poor texture
cold hands/feet
inability to lose weight (extra 25 lbs won't budge)
poor short term memory
brain fog
depression/anxiety
chronic abdominal discomfort (gas/inflammation/tend toward constipation)
hypoglycemia
need to eat all the time
racing mind/ocd

As many of you probably have, I have spent over 6 figures on trying to get well, and nothing has hit the mark. I've treated infections ( Antibiotics /antiparasitics/antifungals), and it never sticks. I've tried Elimination Diets , which helped but was not the answer. My diet is very clean. Thyroid medication helps a good bit but I know it is not the answer. For a few weeks I was taking 2.5mg of hydrocortisone daily. One day while on that I got a nutrient IV. I came home that evening and the cat got out and ran halfway up the tree trunk (wildlife here so we panic when the kitties get out). I responded swiftly and got her outta there and back in the house and gave her scolding. Normally, the stress of that would have completely flattened me, but I didn't notice a thing -- no horrible stress response -- I felt absolutely normal. Huh, I thought. Weird.

I realized over the years, when I take Xanax I feel almost normal. Then two things dawned on me that effect my nervous system: 1) metals, and 2) my body must be stuck in stress mode.

So as I get ready to get my hair sample mailed out, can anyone who has experience here let me know if my story seems like it may respond to NB? Your input is very much appreciated.

Thanks.