having Gut problems, don't know wher... 
lcm16
11 years ago
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I am a 20year old female, i have had bowel problems for the last 3 years. I want to get it sorted but i don't know what wrong and am not getting any support from my GP and gastroenterologist.
Around the age of 17 i began to have abdominal discomfort and swelling of my gut, constipation, flatulence and lack of energy.I eat a very healthy Diet and exercise regularly.
My GP put me on many different laxative which work initially but after a week or so the problems re-occurred. due to lack of support i just put up with it for a couple of years, but it didn't get better... in fact got worse.
This re-prompted me to visit the GP. He then finally referred me to a gastonenterologist which sent me for a colonoscopy, however the results were inconclusive and started me on the new IBS drug for women. This gave me a massive allergic reaction and made me very ill for 4days. i was advised to stop the drug as the symptoms remained.
I don't know if its relevant but i have had lots of problems with my menstrual cycle frequency. This seems to have effect on BM's. The GPs advice was to go on the pill which doesn't agree with me.
I have tried excluding various foods from my diet such as dairy and gluten which has a positive effect at first but then tappers off similar to the laxatives. Changes seem to only work short term.
So now i am at a lose of what to do next? any help would be greatly appreciated.Google Advertisement
- Re: having Gut problems, don't know ... J649
11 years ago
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Google AdvertisementThis is a reply to # 1,821,298Have you tried a low carb diet, eliminating Sugar and alcohol as well as fruit and starchy vegetables? Have you tried eating raw ginger, cayenne, and garlic? Your problem might be due to candida overgrowth, or perhaps insufficient stomach acid.
You could try a rotation diet, eliminate a certain food or group of foods for a week, and see if you notice a change. Many are sensitive to wheat, but corn, soy, peanuts, and other grains and legumes also cause problems for many. Do you eat beans or raw vegetables? Some people have trouble digesting those.
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- Re: having Gut problems, don't know ... MENDOMAID
11 years ago
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MoreThis is a reply to # 1,821,298Just the fact that you felt somewhat better when you took the gluten and dairy out of your diet means that you are having some problem with one or both of these foods. The experts advise following a gf diet for at least 3 months before making decisions about whether it helps or not. Before going back to a gf diet make sure that you have been tested for Celiac Disease. Your symptoms suggest that this may be one of your problems. You will need to have a complete Celiac Panel. Look at the information about testing at Celiac.com.
I've found the gluten free Specific Carbohydrate Diet very helpful.
You may find some of the digestive health programs at the CZ Liver Flush Support Forum helpful in curing digestive problems whether you are sensitive to gluten or not.
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- Re: having Gut problems, don't know ... Jeremiah Martin Kubiak
11 years ago
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Google AdvertisementThis is a reply to # 1,821,298Hello
I agree with mendomaid and J649
you should stay away from the gluten and dairy for sure and like J649 said I am one of the people who have trouble with the peanuts, legumes, soy, starchy vegetables and raw vegetables lightly steamed vegetables work better for me I also stay away from Sugar and alcohol another thing you might try eliminating is eggs they are hard to digest
some grains that work for me are millet, quinoa, amaranth and flax seed meal I make my own flat bread with these grains I just mix up the flours into a pancake type batter and cook it in my oven at 400 degrees on preheated cast iron pans for 20 min
also try eating lots of steamed veggies and some fish as well pistachios and almonds are also a good source of protein
like mendomaid said the gluten free Specific Carbohydrate Diet works good for me as but I dont follow it blindly you have to listen to your body to see what works for you. I also recommend checking out Dr. L Wilson and getting a hair mineral analysis test to check for any imbalances in your mineral ratios and levels
After you have had digestive trouble for awhile it leads to serious problems such as adrenal burnout syndrome and others
keep in mind that you need to have gluten in your diet at the time of testing for celiac because if you have no gluten in your system you will not show up as positive for celiac
cheers
J
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Google AdvertisementThis is a reply to # 1,821,298It sounds like you're having issues with your thyroid. Even if your doctor tested you for hypothyroidism, and the results came back negative, that still doesn't mean that you don't have a problem. If you haven't been tested, see if you can convince your doctor to run some tests.
The best natural remedies for thyroid issues are:
1. Liver Flush every three to four weeks for about 6 months to a year. Liver congestion can cause thyroid issues.
2. Use an enema to take care of constipation when necessary. Try to stay away from drugs.
3. Go gluten free and stay gluten free.
4. Make sure you get to bed before 10PM every night, and make sure you get up around 6AM every morning.
5. Eat your largest meal of the day at noon.
6. Eat very light at night.
7. Stay away from large legumes (kidney beans, etc) and stick with smaller ones (lentils, mung beans,etc).
8. Use Himalayan Salt.
9. Take kelp supplements daily and possibly supplement with iodine.
Also, if you haven't had a thyroid test, see if you can convince a doctor to give you one.
One more thing ... when you say you're eating a healthy diet, what are you eating?Google Advertisement
- Re: having Gut problems, don't know ... TheHealthGuy
11 years ago
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Have you had the blood work done for Celiac Disease? If you tested positive the next step would be a biopsy for definitive proof. For more info visit: Celiac Disease
- Re: having Gut problems, don't know ... nutrientman
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- Re: having Gut problems, don't know ... shotsee
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MoreThis is a reply to # 1,821,298Hi,
There are virtually no syndromes and/or diseases that are not reversible. If you are interested in taking control of your own health [and I sincerely hope you are], the following will give you all the information you need:
Any of the discourses by Luigi Cornaro (available free online);
Any of the books by Horace Fletcher (available free online);
Any of the writings of Arnold Ehret.
Just like virtually everything else in life, it is all ultimately up to YOU.
You have all my best wishes for a successful journey and resolution,
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