Guest guest Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 Hi Dan, First, I want to apologize for my earlier post. My computer outs my emails in reverse order and I posted it before reading them all. I would not have made the suggestion of the FFC to you if I had realized you were on medicaid and I a limited budget. I know that must be very frustrating to have people tell you about things that could help you that you can do nothing about. That was insensitive of me and I am sorry. As for suggestions, I do have a few. Of course, I am not a dietician like Blake, so his advice certainly trumps mine, but I will tell you what I have seen used successfully over the years. First, as to the yeast issue (candida), definitely you should be doing probiotics. I have had the most success bifidus powder. If you search the archives, we had a discussion about it a few months ago. If you can't find it (or are like me and find searching the archives way too confusing), let me know and I will be happy to get you the information on it. The second thing for yeast that I have known of some people to have succes with is the candia diet. I am sure if you google it, you could find a lot of information on it. It is basically a diet that eliminates all simple sugars and carbohydrates. Again, if you are having trouble with it, I would be happy to help you out. I would also encourage you to eat A LOT of yogurt. It contains many healthy bacteria. I don't know if you have ever tried any liquid supplements to help you gain weight? There are a lot of products out there. Such as Boost, Ensure, I know there are more, but I can't think of the names right now. I am not sure of the sugar content in these, but it would be worth looking into. Many patients have great success in gaining weight using these products. Also, I used to make shakes using egg white protein powder, coconut milk, and fresh fruit. It is very nutritious, easy to digest, and cal. packed. I know that when I was pregnant, I had a very hard time eating and had that food sitting in my stomach feeling you were describing. For me, the thing I found most helpful, was drinking my nutrition. It seemed to move through my digestive tract sooner, allowing me to take in more calories in a day. The last thing I will suggest is one that I know is probably not an option for you right now, but I will mention it because I know that sometimes medicaid will cover testing that other insurances won't. It is the LEAP allergy test I mentioned earlier this month. If you are diagnose with IBS, migraines, or fibromyalgia, there is a good possibility that your insurance might cover it. My insurance said they would, but we have a $5000 out of network deductable, so I ended up paying cash for it. For me, having this test done has already significantly altered my life (positively). I never believed I would be cured, but now I think maybe I will and I think this test/ the diet they recommended for me will play a huge part of it. I think that there is a good chance that most of your digestive problems are related to food intolerances or allergies. You can check out the test at www.nowleap.com. I really hope some of this might be helpful to you. Oh, I thought of one more thing, have you ever tried anything like creatine or any of the supplements that are specifically designed to help people gain weight? I will tell you that I know nothing about those and that you should definately go to to another source for information on those, but I just thought I would throw it out there. Take care, Dawn> Suggestions please? Probiotics, anti-parasite protocols? Specific vitamins like thiamine (b-1) > or b-12 that stimulate appetite and HCL production?> > I'm extremely underweight and losing ground. Hope some of you can offer suggestions that > have worked for you!> > Thanks> > Dan Join the next generation of Hotmail and you could win the adventure of a lifetime http://www.imagine-msn.com/minisites/sweepstakes/mail/register.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 Hi Dawn. Thanks for all your suggestions. No need to apologize at all. I have started a high-dose probiotic, and eat yogurt. I don't eat sugars, but do eat grains and some carby vegetables. I've tried the stricter candida diet, and lost weight big time...my body needs more calories, and more carbs, as long as they're healthy ones. I would be interested in hearing more about bifidus powder -- the brands, the results you got when using it. A year or so back I tried Ensure and/or Boost -- yes, I gained weight, but those products contain a lot of sugar (not to mention bad fats and artificial colors, flavors, etc) so eventually had to go off of them. That just confirms to me that I have a candida problem. I took the questionaire test: If a male scores over 140 it's almost " certain " that he has candida. My total was 302! Thanks again Dan > > Hi Dan, > > First, I want to apologize for my earlier post. My computer outs my emails in reverse order and I posted it before reading them all. I would not have made the suggestion of the FFC to you if I had realized you were on medicaid and I a limited budget. I know that must be very frustrating to have people tell you about things that could help you that you can do nothing about. That was insensitive of me and I am sorry. > > As for suggestions, I do have a few. Of course, I am not a dietician like Blake, so his advice certainly trumps mine, but I will tell you what I have seen used successfully over the years. First, as to the yeast issue (candida), definitely you should be doing probiotics. I have had the most success bifidus powder. If you search the archives, we had a discussion about it a few months ago. If you can't find it (or are like me and find searching the archives way too confusing), let me know and I will be happy to get you the information on it. The second thing for yeast that I have known of some people to have succes with is the candia diet. I am sure if you google it, you could find a lot of information on it. It is basically a diet that eliminates all simple sugars and carbohydrates. Again, if you are having trouble with it, I would be happy to help you out. I would also encourage you to eat A LOT of yogurt. It contains many healthy bacteria. > > I don't know if you have ever tried any liquid supplements to help you gain weight? There are a lot of products out there. Such as Boost, Ensure, I know there are more, but I can't think of the names right now. I am not sure of the sugar content in these, but it would be worth looking into. Many patients have great success in gaining weight using these products. Also, I used to make shakes using egg white protein powder, coconut milk, and fresh fruit. It is very nutritious, easy to digest, and cal. packed. I know that when I was pregnant, I had a very hard time eating and had that food sitting in my stomach feeling you were describing. For me, the thing I found most helpful, was drinking my nutrition. It seemed to move through my digestive tract sooner, allowing me to take in more calories in a day. > > The last thing I will suggest is one that I know is probably not an option for you right now, but I will mention it because I know that sometimes medicaid will cover testing that other insurances won't. It is the LEAP allergy test I mentioned earlier this month. If you are diagnose with IBS, migraines, or fibromyalgia, there is a good possibility that your insurance might cover it. My insurance said they would, but we have a $5000 out of network deductable, so I ended up paying cash for it. For me, having this test done has already significantly altered my life (positively). I never believed I would be cured, but now I think maybe I will and I think this test/ the diet they recommended for me will play a huge part of it. I think that there is a good chance that most of your digestive problems are related to food intolerances or allergies. You can check out the test at www.nowleap.com. > > I really hope some of this might be helpful to you. Oh, I thought of one more thing, have you ever tried anything like creatine or any of the supplements that are specifically designed to help people gain weight? I will tell you that I know nothing about those and that you should definately go to to another source for information on those, but I just thought I would throw it out there. > > Take care, > Dawn> Suggestions please? Probiotics, anti-parasite protocols? Specific vitamins like thiamine (b-1) > or b-12 that stimulate appetite and HCL production?> > I'm extremely underweight and losing ground. Hope some of you can offer suggestions that > have worked for you!> > Thanks> > Dan > > > > Join the next generation of Hotmail and you could win the adventure of a lifetime > http://www.imagine-msn.com/minisites/sweepstakes/mail/register.aspx > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 Dan I had the same problem for some time. I was so thin that you could count my ribs easily. This started to happen in 2000 and got worse in time.I started gaining some weight during this year. Here are the things I had done during the weight stabilization and gain period.These were not specifically done for gaining weight but I can not differentiate which one helped me most to gain weight. So,I am listing them all together. Some of them might give you a hint. Regular coffee enemas. Cleaning intestines with salt water solution and taking good amount of probiotics right after cleaning. Betaine hcl Pancreatin Pancreas tissue ox bile Taking zinc and B6 regularly(mostly in P5p form) At this point I had some appetite and digestion improvement and my weight was stabilized. loss stopped Than I increased my probiotic dosage and also started taking healing sessions from an energy healer. it was at this point that I had some more appetite increase and even better digestion and started gaining weight.Still I have problems,my appetite is not at normal level and can not do without supplements. My ox bile finished today and new order has not arrived me yet. So,I don't know what will happen until my package arrives. Hope this helps best wishes. Nil How to Gain Weight? Suggestions please? Probiotics, anti-parasite protocols? Specific vitamins like thiamine (b-1) or b-12 that stimulate appetite and HCL production? I'm extremely underweight and losing ground. Hope some of you can offer suggestions that have worked for you! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 Kurt, There are many causes for this. A good place to start in my opinion is a complete digestive stool analysis (CDSA) and 3-day stool parasitology from either Great Smokies or doctors Data. Stomach acid deficiency mcould be an issue also. I recall one person on this list said they gained muscle mass after adding in anticoagulants. Maybe your in the same boat as me, i'm 5'11 and weight 128 pounds. Blake How to Gain Weight? Suggestions please? Probiotics, anti-parasite protocols? Specific vitamins like thiamine (b-1) or b-12 that stimulate appetite and HCL production? I'm extremely underweight and losing ground. Hope some of you can offer suggestions that have worked for you! Thanks Dan This list is intended for patients to share personal experiences with each other, not to give medical advice. If you are interested in any treatment discussed here, please consult your doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 HI Dan, I just remembered one more name! Have you ever looked into Glucerna? It is a supplement that is made specifically for diabetics, so it is going to be low glycemic index, which is what you want. I can't tell you how it tastes, as I have never tried it, but it is worth a try. The shakes I was telling you about would also be a good idea for you. If you used strawberries (you could freeze them first if you want it to be more like a milk shake consistency), coconut milk, and I used Jay Robb's egg white protein powder. Just put them all in your blender, it is actually pretty good and it wouldn't be too bad for the candida (I don't think; strawberries have no glycemic index, and I don't think the other ingredients do either). Just a thought. I just know that whenever I have felt that feeling you were describing, I really didn't want to eat, so drinking was easier. This is my story with the bifidus powder. My son is 18 months old. I am still nursing. I have had countless breast yeast infections (candida in the milk ducts, which is actually really hard to treat). Every time I would get one, my OB would prescribe Diflucan. Sometimes they would clear up for a while, but it always came back. Finally, I went to the health food store and they told me to take bifidus powder only (I had previously been taking a primadophilus bifidus capsule). I would mix it in warm water and take it on an empty stomach. I think I took it like three or four times a day. It worked! I finally cleared up the infections. I didn't get another one until I had to take an antibiotic (it was for mastitis, a bacterial breast infection, so it was very strong, again, hard to reach area. By the way, I got it because I was stupid and didn't nurse or pump for 36 hours, so this whole thing was really my own fault). Anyway, my OB called in one dose of Diflucan, which did nothing. So, I tried my family doctor, she gave me a weeks worth of Diflucan. It was still going strong. So, I thought, duh, and tried my bifidus powder again. Guess what? Cleared up in three days! But I do need to tell you this. While it has been successful at treating my obvious infections, I did recently have a blood test done that showed that I had systemic candida. But that doesn't mean that there is no hope for you because I will be honest with you, I love sugar and eat it daily and I am not faithful about taking any probiotics. I only will if I have symptoms. So, if you are more dedicated than me, you may have more success. I will tell you that in 2 months, I will be starting a 3 month course of Diflucan to treat the systemic yeast and I will be more careful then. So, I am not sure if that is helpful, but I wanted to make sure you had all of the information. I will get the name of the bifidus powder the next time I go upstairs (where my refrigerator is) and I will post it. Take care, Dawn Hi Dawn. Thanks for all your suggestions. No need to apologize at all. I have started ahigh-dose probiotic, and eat yogurt. I don't eat sugars, but do eat grains and some carby > vegetables. I've tried the stricter candida diet, and lost weight big time...my body needs > more calories, and more carbs, as long as they're healthy ones.> > I would be interested in hearing more about bifidus powder -- the brands, the results you > got when using it.> > A year or so back I tried Ensure and/or Boost -- yes, I gained weight, but those products > contain a lot of sugar (not to mention bad fats and artificial colors, flavors, etc) so > eventually had to go off of them. That just confirms to me that I have a candida problem. > I took the questionaire test: If a male scores over 140 it's almost " certain " that he has > candida. My total was 302!> > Thanks again> > Dan Join the next generation of Hotmail and you could win the adventure of a lifetime http://www.imagine-msn.com/minisites/sweepstakes/mail/register.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 Thanks Nil. I've also heard from others that high-dose (and high quality) probiotics have been the thing that helped their digestion improve and thus hellped them gain weight. Sincerely, Dan > > Dan > > I had the same problem for some time. I was so thin that you could count my > ribs easily. This started to happen in 2000 and got worse in time.I started > gaining some weight during this year. Here are the things I had done during > the weight stabilization and gain period.These were not specifically done > for gaining weight but I can not differentiate which one helped me most to > gain weight. So,I am listing them all together. Some of them might give you > a hint. > > Regular coffee enemas. > Cleaning intestines with salt water solution and taking good amount of > probiotics right after cleaning. > Betaine hcl > Pancreatin > Pancreas tissue > ox bile > Taking zinc and B6 regularly(mostly in P5p form) > > At this point I had some appetite and digestion improvement and my weight > was stabilized. loss stopped > > Than I increased my probiotic dosage and also started taking healing > sessions from an energy healer. it was at this point that I had some more > appetite increase and even better digestion and started gaining weight.Still > I have problems,my appetite is not at normal level and can not do without > supplements. My ox bile finished today and new order has not arrived me yet. > So,I don't know what will happen until my package arrives. > > Hope this helps > best wishes. > > Nil > How to Gain Weight? > > > Suggestions please? Probiotics, anti-parasite protocols? Specific vitamins > like thiamine (b-1) > or b-12 that stimulate appetite and HCL production? > > I'm extremely underweight and losing ground. Hope some of you can offer > suggestions that > have worked for you! > > Thanks > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Hi all- Me again! Devyns endoscopy and dilation went well. It's been about 3 weeks now. He does have quite a few ulcers in the distal esophagus from acid reflux. He takes Prevacid twice a day, but without the wrap he still gets pretty bad reflux. If its not improved in 3 months then they will probably re-wrap him. But I digress! He is an otherwise healthy 12 almost 13 year old boy who is as skinny as a rail. All he wants is to put on a little meat. He doesn't throw up food anymore, so that's not a problem, but no matter what I feed him he never gains weight! I see a lot of weight loss posts in here but mainly due to vomiting. I'm curious if anyone else has had this issue even though they can keep food down? Is this common with achalasia? And does anyone have suggestions on how to help my son gain a few pounds? I'm sure his metabolism doesn't help, but he is desperate to not be the skinniest kid next year! You can still see all his ribs. Thanks guys! Sent from my iPhone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Have you tried giving him protein shakes? I think most health food stores have some type of protein powder that can be mixed with milk or another liquid. I think body builders have used things like this to build muscle. S -- How to gain weight? Hi all- Me again! Devyns endoscopy and dilation went well. It's been about 3 weeks now. He does have quite a few ulcers in the distal esophagus from acid reflux. He takes Prevacid twice a day, but without the wrap he still gets pretty bad reflux. If its not improved in 3 months then they will probably re-wrap him. But I digress! He is an otherwise healthy 12 almost 13 year old boy who is as skinny as a rail. All he wants is to put on a little meat. He doesn't throw up food anymore, so that's not a problem, but no matter what I feed him he never gains weight! I see a lot of weight loss posts in here but mainly due to vomiting. I'm curious if anyone else has had this issue even though they can keep food down? Is this common with achalasia? And does anyone have suggestions on how to help my son gain a few pounds? I'm sure his metabolism doesn't help, but he is desperate to not be the skinniest kid next year! You can still see all his ribs. Thanks guys! Sent from my iPhone ------------------------------------ HealthShare International Support Network and CheckOrphan have teamed up to offer a private, nonprofit, global community serving patients, family members, friends, educators and medical professionals. We are dedicated to providing the latest news and disease information and support. The CheckOrphan-HealthShare community center is the meeting place for all of our individual support group members. The community center offers members a safe and private environment to come together, make friends, share information and support with others beyond their own private communities. Join us at http://myhealthshare.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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