Stomach problems

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There is a licorice tea available as well. Does it do the same thing?

rheumatic stomach problems

>From: " Kellis & O'Connor " <docsol@...>

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> My husband picked up a book on arthritis by Murray, N.D. It

>has alot of information on diet and herbs. One of the things he

>suggests for stomach problems is DGL, deglycyrrhizinated licorice.

>Strongly indicated for people taking NSAIDS and corticosteroids. It

>stimulates the normal defense mechanisms that prevent ulcer formation,

>increases the lifespan of intestinal cells, and improves blood supply to

>the intestinal lining. He claims it is more effective than Zantac and

>Tagamet or antibiotics. It is considered safe, without the side effect

>of other drugs and much cheaper. It must be mixed with saliva, 380 mg

>chewable tablets, 2-4 tablets, 20 minutes before meals. Using for 16

>weeks after stopping NSAIDS will help heal the intestinal tract.

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>suggests for stomach problems is DGL, deglycyrrhizinated licorice.

>Strongly indicated for people taking NSAIDS and corticosteroids. It

> It is considered safe, without the side effect

>of other drugs and much cheaper>

I have often taken licorice root this and for the other effects is has when

it is not deglycyrrhizinated, and do believe it has helped me a lot. I just

wanted to point out for those that are not too familiar with herbs that if

you have a tendency to high blood pressure, be absolutely sure you get the

deglycyrrhizinated form of licorice, this is not the same as the licorice

root capsules you often see in health food stores. Whole licorice root can

cause a sudden rise in blood pressure in those who are prone to it. It is

the glycyrrhizin that may cause this, so the form is talking about is

free of this side effect.

For those in whom tendency to high blood pressure is not a problem, the

whole licorice root has the anti-ulcer properties has mentioned, as

well as a steroid-like anti-inflammatory action, anti-viral properties, and

antifungal properties. Long-term use (over six weeks) or excessive dosage of

the whole licorice root should be avoided as it can lead to headache,

lethargy, sodium and water retention and excessive loss of potassium. Again,

this is due to the glycyrrhizin so it does not apply to the product

mentioned. I have found it very useful to me during flares. It is also

sometimes recommended as a sweetener for those in whom yeast is a concern.

If you want to do a web search about this, the full latin name is

Glycyrrhiza glabra.

Be sure to read the label carefully, and get the correct kind! Sincerely,

LizG

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LaRita,

> Just in case the right person missed my post, have any of you ever

> dealt with stomach problems?

Well, I'm not " the right person " you were seeking regarding

" gastroparesis " but generally speaking it seems that several

of us have " stomach problems " ...

> ... There may be a inflammatory connection to Arthritis.

Now this is the part I'd like to see more info on because it

does seem there's a connection there -- just what I haven't

a clue. Which is why I was sitting back waiting for some

enlightenment from some of the veterans on this list. Perhaps

the inflammation weakens our systems to a variety of ailments

manifested in a multitude of ways: IBS, gluten intolerance,

drug sensitivities, ulcers, etc.

> I am

> having a hard time right now and was just told we are at a " dead

> end " because I cannot tolerate the two medicines that are used to

> help the problem. I'm feeling very stressed with this new addition

> to my uncooperative body.

Now that sounds familiar; it seems to be a 'natural' reaction to having

another bushel added to an already overloaded wagon whose wheels

are getting wobbly. You surely have my sympathy, empathy, etc. on

that one. It appears that most of us have been similarly frustrated in

the general sense -- some can't find cooperative doctors, others have

insurance companies who balk at paying for treatment and others of

us have other limitations that directly affect our choices for treatment.

You're in my thoughts and prayers today,

Patty Bacon in the Pineywoods of East Texas

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LaRita,

I have a terrible time with gas, all the time! It's so embarrasing!

Obvioulsy, I try to be discreet, but during the night, it is really bad. I

take two prilosec each day to help with stomache pain from all of the

medications.

Amy

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Amy,

> I have a terrible time with gas, all the time! It's so embarrasing!

> Obvioulsy, I try to be discreet, but during the night, it is really bad.

That is one of the symptoms of lactose (milk) and gluten

(wheat, oats, rye & barley) intolerance. The easiest way

to learn if one of these is the cause is to eliminate it from

your diet for a few days to see if there is an improvement.

Patty Bacon in the Pineywoods of East Texas

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Hi

I had really good success with Aloe Vera Gel taken orally

Gwen

elsie wrote:

Hi All, I'm suffering

from stomach problems for the last 2 weeks, indigestion and heartburn. I'm

currently taking Enbrel, Celebrex,and Arava along with vitamins and Calcium.

Does any one have any suggestions for relief. Thanks, Elsie

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--- MALDONADODREAMS@... a écrit :

Well, funny you mention stomach and or liver problems. I had my

appendix out January 26 and since then, have been having stomach

problems as well.

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Any surgical operation will expose you to bacteria, hence the

possibility to develop a serious, deep seated, infection. If you are

taking anti-inflammatory medication, your body will not fight back, at

least not in an effective manner.

Surgical operations are a body invasion placing bacteria deep inside

you. A prescription of antibiotics is usually in order, as a

prophylactic measure, especially if you suffer from other illnesses.

Pierre

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Lèche-vitrine ou lèche-écran ?

magasinage..ca

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Hi ,

If you have blood type A don't push meat to much.

Read about bloodtype diet!

Skyah

" <courtneyhooligan@...> " <courtneyhooligan@...> wrote:I'm

having a lot of stomach problems from eating only protein and

vegetables at meals. I get so sick I end up eating bread to calm my

stomach. Is this normal digestion or die off or something else? If

it is normal digestion and the burning is hunger, I need to eat every

three hours. I seriously have this burning about three hours after I

eat, everytime, unless I cheat and have pizza or burgers or

something " bad " . After ten years of dieting (and I'm only 23) does

my body just not recognize real hunger? I am desperate to lose

weight, it is making me depressed, none of my clothes

fit...ahhhhh!!!! I am in the middle of frustration city! Help!

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thanks Skylah...I have the book and I'm blood type O, which

fortunately is pretty much in line with candida treatment...but I'm

having trouble getting my stomach to accept that much red meat (an HB

for my blood type).....I just need to eat less portions of it I

guess? Maybe drink some vegetable broth for breakfast instead of

eating eggs?

Court

I'm having a lot of stomach problems from eating only protein

and

> vegetables at meals. I get so sick I end up eating bread to calm

my

> stomach. Is this normal digestion or die off or something else?

If

> it is normal digestion and the burning is hunger, I need to eat

every

> three hours. I seriously have this burning about three hours after

I

> eat, everytime, unless I cheat and have pizza or burgers or

> something " bad " . After ten years of dieting (and I'm only 23) does

> my body just not recognize real hunger? I am desperate to lose

> weight, it is making me depressed, none of my clothes

> fit...ahhhhh!!!! I am in the middle of frustration city! Help!

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Can you try more chicken, turkey and fish. Since it's primarily

protein, it doesn't have to be beef and the others may be easier to

digest.

I'm having a lot of stomach problems from eating only

protein

> and

> > vegetables at meals. I get so sick I end up eating bread to

calm

> my

> > stomach. Is this normal digestion or die off or something

else?

> If

> > it is normal digestion and the burning is hunger, I need to eat

> every

> > three hours. I seriously have this burning about three hours

after

> I

> > eat, everytime, unless I cheat and have pizza or burgers or

> > something " bad " . After ten years of dieting (and I'm only 23)

does

> > my body just not recognize real hunger? I am desperate to lose

> > weight, it is making me depressed, none of my clothes

> > fit...ahhhhh!!!! I am in the middle of frustration city! Help!

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It's better to eat starch rather than breads. DON " T SLIP it just

makes it worse. I'm 24, and I have had an inbalance ALL my life! I've

been allergic to milk since I was a baby. The only times I feel ok

are when I'm on good food. If you still feel bad it's because of the

things you are cheating with not the things you are being healthy

with. Remember that most symptoms are delayed. Which means the

feeling that you have is most likely from the food you cheated with

last night! It is not a long time to wait and eat healthy before you

are balanced. Also, remember that the foods you should be eating are

what you SHOULD be eating because they are healthy. The foods that

you are programmed to eat are bad because we eat them in excess. If

we were healthy we could eat them every now and then. In the last

century people have gone from eating 25 pounds of sugar to 100+

pounds of sugar a year per person! That's a bit excessive!

DON'T eat bread. Eat tortilla chips, or veggie chips, whole wheat

pasta is ok if your not gluten sensitive. Some potatoes, with milk

free margerine. It could be your body not knowing hunger if you have

been big for a while. Try drinking LOTS of water, and I MEAN LOTS! It

keeps your stomach full=feels better!

good luck!

peace,

tai

> I'm having a lot of stomach problems from eating only protein and

> vegetables at meals. I get so sick I end up eating bread to calm

my

> stomach. Is this normal digestion or die off or something else?

If

> it is normal digestion and the burning is hunger, I need to eat

every

> three hours. I seriously have this burning about three hours after

I

> eat, everytime, unless I cheat and have pizza or burgers or

> something " bad " . After ten years of dieting (and I'm only 23) does

> my body just not recognize real hunger? I am desperate to lose

> weight, it is making me depressed, none of my clothes

> fit...ahhhhh!!!! I am in the middle of frustration city! Help!

>

>

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Hi ,

The thing that works for my constipation problems is having a bowel of

oatmeal with 2 tablespoons of flax seed (crushed), but I do not have MS, or

take LDN.

But maybe that would be helpful.

Aletha

[low dose naltrexone] Stomach problems

> Thank you, . For the first time in my life constipation as become

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Hi,

If you are on LDN for MS, maybe it is best to stay off of dairy anyways. It

seems that most of the MS diets take you off of dairy. My husband is doing

very well on a variation of the Best Bet Diet.

Kind regards

Aletha

[low dose naltrexone] Stomach problems

> Good Morning

> I have been on LDN 4.5 mg for a year and 1/2. I have seen wonderful

> progress and relief from it. I have developed stomach problems about

> the last 6 months. It seems that I cannot tolerate milk products. I

> was just wondering if anyone else has experienced anything like this.

> Thank you for you time!

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I believe some compounders use lactose as the filler for LDN. I know mine does. If you are lactose intolerant best check with the pharmacist. There's a couple of other fast acting fillers that can be used. One is acidopholis and I cannot remember the other. I'm sure someone else will read this and respond. Maybe Crystal? I often have slight nausea. I don't worry about it because I know it is a side effect for some. I drink ginger tea and it helps.

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I have Progressive MS and Transverse Myelitis. I started LDN September 3rd, 2005 and I still eat and drink dairy and it hasn't bothered me at all. Always A Friend, Crystal Aletha Wittmann <Aletha@...> wrote: Hi,If you are on LDN for MS, maybe it is best to stay off of dairy anyways. It seems that most of the MS diets take you off of dairy. My husband is doing very well on a variation of the Best Bet Diet.Kind regardsAletha [low dose naltrexone] Stomach problems> Good Morning> I have been on LDN 4.5 mg for a year and 1/2. I have seen wonderful> progress and relief from it. I have developed stomach problems about> the last 6 months. It seems that I cannot tolerate milk products. I> was just wondering if anyone else has experienced anything like this.> Thank you for you time!>>>>>>>>

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Here is a website about Fillers that are used in LDN from different Pharmacies. http://www.gazorpa.com/LDNFillers.html and this is from Skip's Website - What type of fillers do we use?We use immediate release fillers. Any sustained released fillers will slow down absorption. This would release the medication over a long period of time and you would not get the full benefit. Always A Friend, Crystal Toofarfromc@... wrote: I believe some compounders use lactose as the filler for LDN. I know mine does. If you are lactose intolerant best check with the pharmacist. There's a couple of other fast acting fillers that can be used. One is acidopholis and I cannot remember the other. I'm sure someone else will read this and respond. Maybe Crystal? I often have slight nausea. I don't worry about it because I know it is a side effect for some. I drink ginger tea and it helps. My MS & TM WebSite www.crystalangel.org

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You are absolutely right Crystal. Many MS'rs do just fine with dairy. But there really are many also that do better without it too. Just like many things with MS, it is very individual.

The best bet diet says no dairy. The swank diet allows dairy and the book Gold Coast Cure allows dairy.

My best

Aletha

[low dose naltrexone] Stomach problems> Good Morning> I have been on LDN 4.5 mg for a year and 1/2. I have seen wonderful> progress and relief from it. I have developed stomach problems about> the last 6 months. It seems that I cannot tolerate milk products. I> was just wondering if anyone else has experienced anything like this.> Thank you for you time!>>>>>>>>

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Hi, I have been taking LDN for a couple of years and every once in a while I

have a little upset

stomach after I take it but it goes away.

I have not had any other problems with my stomach.

I got stomach problems from digestion problems that comes with being older and

also with

anxiety connected with menopause. But not from the LDN.

--- In low dose naltrexone , " judeambentley " <judea_bentley@...>

wrote:

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> Good Morning

> I have been on LDN 4.5 mg for a year and 1/2. I have seen wonderful

> progress and relief from it. I have developed stomach problems about

> the last 6 months. It seems that I cannot tolerate milk products. I

> was just wondering if anyone else has experienced anything like this.

> Thank you for you time!

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Sue wrote:

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> Hi bee,

> I read your article on heital hernia. Could that be the cause for

upper back pain? What foods are good for this.

==>A hiatal hernia does not cause back pain, it causes heartburn and

an upset stomach. Any foods or supplements that strengthen the body

and aid digestion will help correct a hiatal hernia, including

sauerkraut.

> I am doing the kraut everytime i feel upset in my stomach and i

have a chiro who pushes it back and showed me how to do it also. I

am trying to avoid the endoscope if i can help it. It is going to

be a tough week for me..my daughter of 19 is going on her first trip

without us. She if flying to disney for a week with friends so that

stress isnt going to help me with my digestive problems this week.

> thanks and sorry for the long messages. Im trying to trim my

messages

==>Over time the kraut should help, along with the diet and

supplements. Try not to worry too much about your daughter my

friend.

Bee

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> I have been on the diet fully for about five months now and am

> feeling better in lots of ways. Yet, for about a month now I have

> been having discomfort in my stomach (loud gurgling, pressure, etc)

> before I go to bed which soon began to affect my sleeping patterms,

> waking me up smack dab in the middle of the night with my stomach

> noises going crazy. Having baking soda water has been a real help,

> but I already have a ton of lacto-fermented veggies in my diet. I

am assuming this must be a digestive problem but I don't know. Just

a couple of days ago, I decided to try switching to two larger meals

so that my stomach won't be digesting food at night. And the last

two nights, although I thankfully haven't had the discomfort before

going to bed, I have still woken up at the same time in the middle of

the night with my stomach bothering me. Any suggestions would be

much appreciated, I feel like i'm kind of just stabbing in the dark.

==>Hi . Ensure you are eating your last meal 3 hours before

bedtime. When your stomach wakes you up 1/4 tsp of baking soda in

warm water should handle it okay, or have some cabbage rejuvelac or

the juice from sauerkraut or even a probiotic capsules.

> Also, I am concerned because I am just not very hungry--i eat

> sauerkraut copiously as well as heavily spicing my food (garlic,

> turmeric,cayenne pepper,oregano, & cumin w/ four eggs in the morning

> and then a four-egg bee drink in the late afternoon, + my lacto-

> fermented veggies) I am 6'4 " and so my ratio says i should be

getting 93 grams of protein a day and i'm afraid that can't get even

close, even with 8 eggs a day!

==>As with anything else you shouldn't eat copious amounts of

sauerkraut in moderation and you should be eating other proteins as

well as eggs. Hopefully you are also having plenty of butter and

coconut oil and a variety of meats - you should be sticking to the

ratios of protein to fat to carbs as recommended.

Bee

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Hello! Personally, I think you should make sure that animal products

and the good fats are making up the majority of your diet. I think the

plant foods should only be eaten in moderation overall. The animal

foods - meats, fats - and coconut oil, etc. are the basis of the diet

and, IMO, the most healing components of the diet. I personally cannot

tolerate the plant foods yet. I find that they generally interfere

with my digestion of the animal foods, proteins, fats - at least

currently.

Just my suggestions. Not sure if this will apply in your situation,

but I just wanted to provide my experience.

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I agree with Jay--the more plant food I eat the more my stomach feels bloated.

Now I am

eating very little vegetables, mostly just sauerkraut, and my digestion is MUCH

better.

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> Hello! Personally, I think you should make sure that animal products

> and the good fats are making up the majority of your diet. I think the

> plant foods should only be eaten in moderation overall. The animal

> foods - meats, fats - and coconut oil, etc. are the basis of the diet

> and, IMO, the most healing components of the diet. I personally cannot

> tolerate the plant foods yet. I find that they generally interfere

> with my digestion of the animal foods, proteins, fats - at least

> currently.

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> Just my suggestions. Not sure if this will apply in your situation,

> but I just wanted to provide my experience.

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My daughter has had Lyme for 4 years and has been quiet on the list because

she has been feeling decent enough to go on with her life. She has done on &

off antibiotics, cats claw and lots of supplements. Her symptoms were

basically neurological. For the past 4 weeks she has had some stomach

distress.

Lots of pains in the lower area, gas, occasionally diarrhea. Finally went

for a check up. Her internist (not her llmd) took lots of blood and a stool

sample. He wants her to go on Flagyl first and if she is not better, to have

a CT scan and then a colonoscopy. She hasn't started the flagly because she

heard it has lots of side effects.

I am wondering if any of this could be Lyme. She has not been on

antibiotics for a year and has stopped all supplements she was taking. Any

thoughts

on this would be appreciated.

Lib

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Hi Lib, Yes its most likely due to lyme. The antibiotics will never cure you of

lyme, so the disease can come back later at any time. Forget the doctor, if they

don't have any knowledge of lyme, they are absolutely useless. Kurt

Libsak2@... wrote: My daughter has had Lyme for 4 years and has

been quiet on the list because

she has been feeling decent enough to go on with her life. She has done on &

off antibiotics, cats claw and lots of supplements. Her symptoms were

basically neurological. For the past 4 weeks she has had some stomach distress.

Lots of pains in the lower area, gas, occasionally diarrhea. Finally went

for a check up. Her internist (not her llmd) took lots of blood and a stool

sample. He wants her to go on Flagyl first and if she is not better, to have

a CT scan and then a colonoscopy. She hasn't started the flagly because she

heard it has lots of side effects.

I am wondering if any of this could be Lyme. She has not been on

antibiotics for a year and has stopped all supplements she was taking. Any

thoughts

on this would be appreciated.

Lib

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She could easily have something else, colitis, irritable bowel, Crohn's

disease, etc. The colonoscopy, CT scan and stool tests sound like a good idea.

Patti

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