Re: Get weak for hours after bowel movements

[Guest guest]

perhaps you can get the GI complete profile from Metametrix. it will tell you

whats going on in your gut. it's not cheap, though. you send them stool sample.

 

http://www.metametrix.com/test-menu/profiles/gastrointestinal-function/dna-stool\

-analysis-gi-effects

 

with CFS, the gut flora gets all fked up.

[Guest guest]

Moderator, hi, trim posts? what's that mean? do you mean don't write a lot in a

msg? thanks =)

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Hi. I can relate. For me it was potassium loss. I know that depleted, can't move

all of a sudden after the bathroom feeling- I had that a LONG time & it got

worse over time. I've wondered if it has to do with weakening my body.

Hypokalemic periodic paralysis, a mild form of that, was what I finally figured

out. I learned we lose a lot of fluids even if not peeing & that electrolytes &

minerals or whatever can go straight out. If you get night cramps, which I do

occasionally, those can be due to low potassium. I read ppl are supp. to get

like 4500-4700mg potassium per day but that Americans get 1/2 that if they're

lucky, & most of that in processed foods.

I count now daily, & found out coconut water has like 880mg for a tiny container

of it- no sugar, etc- just straight coconut water. OJ not from concentrate, & if

in a pinch while out, I grab Vitamin Water- red, it's the REVIVE flavor.

Gatorade also brings me back to lie if low. A doc told me I run low on potassium

naturally & need to be very careful when I get the flu, throw up, etc., as it

can be life-threatening, esp. if you're super-thin like me. The body doesn't

store potassium. One last thing: some say taking potassium supps is dangerous;

has to do with electrical signals to the heart & that can backfire if your blood

sugar isn't high enough. Feel free to email me if you need more info.

>

> Hi-

>

> I am moving towards the GAPS diet because my candida is never gonna go away

and recently, I've introduced Grapefruit Seed Extract and Biotin along with

other herbs and meds for Candida including Candida Cleanse by NOW and Nystatin.

Here's the problem-

>

[Guest guest]

Yes, Sue, thanks, I had this done and have no good bacteria in the gut. I have

very bad dysbiosis and taking a bunch of probiotics doesn't help. I am trying to

drastically change my diet, but doing slowly, because I think my gut is reacting

to it.

 

perhaps you can get the GI complete profile from Metametrix. it will tell you

whats going on in your gut. it's not cheap, though. you send them stool sample.

 

http://www.metametrix.com/test-menu/profiles/gastrointestinal-function/dna-stool\

-analysis-gi-effects

 

with CFS, the gut flora gets all fked up.

[Guest guest]

I have this too on a off, just as with breathing. It becomes

exhausting just to breathe, not being breathless.

Each time I had/have a bowel movement, it would leave

exhausted, I would feel faint, and hardly able to stand up.

I think it has to do with the autonomic nervous system, adrenals

etc... It becomes stressful to the body at a certain point.

Likewise, I had horrid rectal sphincter spasms, lasting for hours,

sweating with pain. Same with intestines, spams and weird,

pains.

Its functional, and there are no tests for this, diagnosis

is based on symptoms.

>

> perhaps you can get the GI complete profile from Metametrix. it will tell you

whats going on in your gut. it's not cheap, though. you send them stool sample.

>  

>

http://www.metametrix.com/test-menu/profiles/gastrointestinal-function/dna-stool\

-analysis-gi-effects

>  

> with CFS, the gut flora gets all fked up.

>

[Guest guest]

Agreed about supplementing for potassium.

I am allergic to coconut oil, found dates to contain

high amount, I am eating daily.  This has been

very helpful with arrythmias.  Also taking concentrace,

a drop at a time, sometimes allergic sometimes not.

I am looking at Dr Morten's plant derived minerals.

Have been able to tolerate ox tail broth for the last two days,

found it very helpful too.

Nettle contains high amount of minerals, but am allergic

to this too.  SIGH.

From: certainlights <certainlights@...>

Subject: Re: Get weak for hours after bowel movements

Date: Saturday, May 5, 2012, 1:50 AM

 

Moderator, hi, trim posts? what's that mean? do you mean don't write a lot in a

msg? thanks =)

{Moderator: No, it does not mean that. Posts can be as long as they need to

be. Trim posts means delete the previous post or posts that you are responding

to. You can keep a few lines so people know what you are responding to or keep

just the line or two that you are referencing.

It is difficult for email members to wade through a new post when they have to

scroll through the previous posts in the digest. Let me know if you need more

info.}

Hi. I can relate. For me it was potassium loss. I know that depleted, can't move

all of a sudden after the bathroom feeling- I had that a LONG time & it got

worse over time. I've wondered if it has to do with weakening my body.

Hypokalemic periodic paralysis, a mild form of that, was what I finally figured

out. I learned we lose a lot of fluids even if not peeing & that electrolytes &

minerals or whatever can go straight out. If you get night cramps, which I do

occasionally, those can be due to low potassium. I read ppl are supp. to get

like 4500-4700mg potassium per day but that Americans get 1/2 that if they're

lucky, & most of that in processed foods.

I count now daily, & found out coconut water has like 880mg for a tiny container

of it- no sugar, etc- just straight coconut water. OJ not from concentrate, & if

in a pinch while out, I grab Vitamin Water- red, it's the REVIVE flavor.

Gatorade also brings me back to lie if low. A doc told me I run low on potassium

naturally & need to be very careful when I get the flu, throw up, etc., as it

can be life-threatening, esp. if you're super-thin like me. The body doesn't

store potassium. One last thing: some say taking potassium supps is dangerous;

has to do with electrical signals to the heart & that can backfire if your blood

sugar isn't high enough. Feel free to email me if you need more info.

>

> Hi-

>

> I am moving towards the GAPS diet because my candida is never gonna go away

and recently, I've introduced Grapefruit Seed Extract and Biotin along with

other herbs and meds for Candida including Candida Cleanse by NOW and Nystatin.

Here's the problem-

>

[Guest guest]

hi nancy. i think there is something more you can do to balance the gut. you

should consult with a specialist....like dr. galland in NYC or something. or at

least post it on the phoenix rising message boards so someone can comment. ..a

lot of those people have seen a lot of specialists..

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From: Kaimowitz <nanjkay@...>

" " < >

Sent: Saturday, May 5, 2012 7:03:29 AM

Subject: Re: Get weak for hours after bowel movements

 

Yes, Sue, thanks, I had this done and have no good bacteria in the gut. I have

very bad dysbiosis and taking a bunch of probiotics doesn't help. I am trying to

drastically change my diet, but doing slowly, because I think my gut is reacting

to it.

 

perhaps you can get the GI complete profile from Metametrix. it will tell you

whats going on in your gut. it's not cheap, though. you send them stool sample.

 

http://www.metametrix.com/test-menu/profiles/gastrointestinal-function/dna-stool\

-analysis-gi-effects

 

with CFS, the gut flora gets all fked up.

[Guest guest]

do u have ibs?

> >

> > perhaps you can get the GI complete profile from Metametrix. it will tell

you whats going on in your gut. it's not cheap, though. you send them stool

sample.

> >  

> >

http://www.metametrix.com/test-menu/profiles/gastrointestinal-function/dna-stool\

-analysis-gi-effects

> >  

> > with CFS, the gut flora gets all fked up.

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Wow, I had almost forgotten the rectal pain! I used to periodically get that too

- was the most intense pain I've ever had. Thought for sure that something was

terribly wrong, but my colonoscopy only showed the diverticulosis. Hummmm-

interesting.

>

>

> I > Likewise, I had horrid rectal sphincter spasms, lasting for hours,

> sweating with pain. Same with intestines, spams and weird,

> pains.

>

>

[Guest guest]

2 thoughts

Is it a drop in blood pressure? do you have a BP cuff to check?

Is it a muscle spasm problem? Can you try muscle relaxers to see if it makes a

difference?

[Guest guest]

i have rectal spasms too! had them since i was about 13! they are horrible lol

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From: Joy <joyhealth08@...>

Sent: Sunday, May 6, 2012 1:00:19 PM

Subject: Re: Get weak for hours after bowel movements

 

Wow, I had almost forgotten the rectal pain! I used to periodically get that too

- was the most intense pain I've ever had. Thought for sure that something was

terribly wrong, but my colonoscopy only showed the diverticulosis. Hummmm-

interesting.

>

>

> I > Likewise, I had horrid rectal sphincter spasms, lasting for hours,

> sweating with pain. Same with intestines, spams and weird,

> pains.

>

>

[Guest guest]

It's called proctalgia fugax

see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proctalgia_fugax

I'd take this article with more than a grain of salt however, it is more

than a little simplistic.

R

Re: Get weak for hours after bowel movements

> Wow, I had almost forgotten the rectal pain! I used to periodically get

> that too - was the most intense pain I've ever had. Thought for sure that

> something was terribly wrong, but my colonoscopy only showed the

> diverticulosis. Hummmm- interesting.

>

>

>>

>>

>> I > Likewise, I had horrid rectal sphincter spasms, lasting for hours,

>> sweating with pain. Same with intestines, spams and weird,

>> pains.

>>

>>

>

>

>

> ------------------------------------

>

> 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.

[Guest guest]

> I Likewise, I had horrid rectal sphincter spasms, lasting for hours,

> > sweating with pain. Same with intestines, spams and weird,

> > pains.

> >

These comments about rectal pain/spasm reminds me of this article. It

is long but informative. Towards the end of the article she lists some

supplements that may help.

http://www.thehumansideoflyme.net/viewarticle.php?aid=62 & PHPSESSID=f37d4\

0d01a4d4eac494970585bf9a869

Best,

[Guest guest]

Hi

I have been drinking coconut milk. I will look up Dr. Mortens plant derived

minerals too. Thanks.

Should nettles be used as a supplement, an herb or fresh? I've heard great

things about them too.

I do know that until my stomach calms down, I am not gonna absorb what I need to

absorb.

[Guest guest]

{Moderator: Please trim posts.}

Yes, I guess I do. 

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From: donnaskuhn <donnaskuhn@...>

Sent: Sunday, May 6, 2012 12:28 PM

Subject: Re: Get weak for hours after bowel movements

 

do u have ibs?