Guest guest Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 My only GB attack came after eating a Poor Boy sandwich. The first one I've ever had. Might add, it will be my last, ha, ha. I've never had any stomach problems, no indigestion, etc. Just that major attack after that one sandwich. So I can't say if your symptoms are actually caused by GB problems, but it wouldn't hurt you to take digestive aids (enzymes), not TUMS, etc. Also, consider taking antifungals such as OregaMax, olive leaf extract, garlic capsules, etc., or just drink a little apple cider vinegar in a glass of water. Or a little bit (1/2 tsp) baking soda in a glass of water. That helps alkalize the body. Amber So I am a 23 yr old male who has always been within the ideal weight range, with fatigue, reflux, and abdominal distension. Are these normal symptoms of a malfunctioning GB? greg . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 Check out the posts on food combining. Maybe this is the aspect of your diet that you are missing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 hmm, I have tried all those things to no avail. greg > > My only GB attack came after eating a Poor Boy sandwich. The first one I've ever had. Might add, it will be my last, ha, ha. I've never had any stomach problems, no indigestion, etc. Just that major attack after that one sandwich. So I can't say if your symptoms are actually caused by GB problems, but it wouldn't hurt you to take digestive aids (enzymes), not TUMS, etc. Also, consider taking antifungals such as OregaMax, olive leaf extract, garlic capsules, etc., or just drink a little apple cider vinegar in a glass of water. Or a little bit (1/2 tsp) baking soda in a glass of water. That helps alkalize the body. > > Amber > > > > > So I am a 23 yr old male who has always been within the ideal weight > range, with fatigue, reflux, and abdominal distension. Are these > normal symptoms of a malfunctioning GB? > > greg > > > . > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 I have tried not food combining, in fact my diet is pretty uncombined as it is anyway. no help there. I don't think there is a single remedy on the internet I have not tried. I kind of just want to know if reflux, fatigue and bloating can be signs of poor gall bladder function. greg > > Check out the posts on food combining. Maybe this is the aspect of > your diet that you are missing. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 What you are describing could be liver problems, celiac's disease, or H. Pylori. Bloating and pressure under the right ribcage are indications of liver and GB trouble and possible stone development. Many people have stones but never have a problem. Have you had a sonogram that detected stones? Perhaps you have a food allergy. You could try an elimination diet to see if certain foods give you symptoms. Are you taking digestive aids? Are you taking vit/min supplements, particularly the B complex which helps with fatigue. Seems like you have some investigating to do. Amber I kind of just want to know if reflux, fatigue and bloating can be signs of poor gall bladder function. greg . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 I have done very much investigating. I have done elimination of every food. I take a daily multi(good doses, not FDA), fish oil, enzymes with every meal, probiotics, antifungals, psyllium, VCO and pretty much everything else that the holistic community seems to hold dear. I have been on a grain free/dairy free low carb diet for well over a year. I just finished getting blood work testing for liver problems and everything came out within their proper ranges. The bloating is the whole belly, and it gets so bad that I often times feel like I don't have enough room to breathe. I guess I just need to get my doc to do a sonogram. greg > > What you are describing could be liver problems, celiac's disease, or H. Pylori. Bloating and pressure under the right ribcage are indications of liver and GB trouble and possible stone development. Many people have stones but never have a problem. Have you had a sonogram that detected stones? Perhaps you have a food allergy. You could try an elimination diet to see if certain foods give you symptoms. Are you taking digestive aids? Are you taking vit/min supplements, particularly the B complex which helps with fatigue. Seems like you have some investigating to do. > > Amber > > > > I kind of just want to know if reflux, fatigue and bloating can be signs of poor gall bladder function. > > greg > > > . > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 That will most likely show that you do have gallstones because most people do. I doubt that alone will be proof that the stones are what's causing your problems. From all that you are doing, it sounds like you are on the right track. I don't know what's causing that particular problem, but I just doubt it's due to stones. Are you having pain in that area? Are you watching your portion control? Amber I have done very much investigating. I have done elimination of every food. I take a daily multi(good doses, not FDA), fish oil, enzymes with every meal, probiotics, antifungals, psyllium, VCO and pretty much everything else that the holistic community seems to hold dear. I have been on a grain free/dairy free low carb diet for well over a year. I just finished getting blood work testing for liver problems and everything came out within their proper ranges. The bloating is the whole belly, and it gets so bad that I often times feel like I don't have enough room to breathe. I guess I just need to get my doc to do a sonogram. greg . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 I've had a hobby of researching medical issues and providing alternative information for people for many years, so it's very hard for me to go back to find a specific reference. I have learned a lot of information from Dr. Bruce West and I've taken his newsletters since 1992. Here are some quotes I've found on-line and I'll type some info from Dr. West below. I would not have made that statement if I hadn't read it somewhere and thought it was true, so I wish I could locate it again immediately. Approximately 1 in 12 Americans have gallstones, even though many do not feel them and are unaware they have them. Gallstones affect as many as one in 12 Americans. You're at greater risk of developing gallstones if you're older, female or overweight. Rapid weight loss or eating a very low calorie diet also can put you at risk of gallstones. Quotes from Dr. West - not applicable to your question but very important information: " I am at a loss to accurately explain why so many older people lose their health following removal of their gallbladder. Suddenly blood pressure will skyrocket. Suddenly the memory disappears and Alzheimer's is diagnosed. Suddenly they come down with colon cancer. Suddenly they will develop an abnormal heartbeat and have a stroke. Or, as is sadly common, they will just sort of feel rotten, get to feeling worse, lose weight, never really get well, and just die. Perhaps it is the constant 24-hour-per-day flow of bile into the intestines that is abnormal and leads to health problems. In the U.S., the discovery of gallstones is too frequently followed by surgery to remove the gallbladder. The fact is that only a small percentage of people with gallstones will ever develop trouble. It stands to reason then that if you simply remove the gallbladder, you are only treating part of the problem. And for most people, unless necessary changes are made to their diet and lifestyle, the disease mechanism that produced gallstones and severe gallbladder pain is still there and still causing problems. The only thing missing is the acute pain caused by gallstones. And even that symptom often returns for those who have had their gallbladder removed. " End of Quoting. Wow, if ever a statement would make a person want to start doing flushes, change their diet, etc. and keep their GB, I don't know what would. In my travels, if I find that exact quote again, I'll be sure to publish it here. Amber Amber, Are you sure this statment is true? > That will most likely show that you do have gallstones because most people do.< I'm just wondering if most people do have gallstones? I know a lot of people can have stones and No symptoms, but I don't know if I can agree with most people (being read almost everyone) has stones. Where do you get these facts. I'm only asking because in all that I have read I have never read that. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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