Guest guest Posted September 5, 2004 Report Share Posted September 5, 2004 Hello, My daughter was born almost 6 years ago, and with her came hemmorrhoids. I have been away from home for about 3 weeks, eating a dofferent diet than usual and have suffered the consequences. Since I am so new to NT eating, I am wondering if there are any dietary suggestions to help with this? Jean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2004 Report Share Posted September 6, 2004 >Hello, > >My daughter was born almost 6 years ago, and with her came >hemmorrhoids. I have been away from home for about 3 weeks, eating a >dofferent diet than usual and have suffered the consequences. Since I >am so new to NT eating, I am wondering if there are any dietary >suggestions to help with this? > >Jean I had similar problems after my son was born, tho the doc said they were not hemmorrhoids but a fissure. Anyway, it didn't go away til I got on a GF diet. Taking probiotics (esp. kefir) really helps in that dept, but if you are on the road, pepto bismol works wonders too. I think the waste products get kind of toxic if the bacteria get out of sync, and they are very irritating. Classic hemmorrhoids are supposedly the result of straining etc. but I've come to the conclusion (not very scientific) that inflammation is the real culprit. If your poop is smelly and softish, then the bacteria probably aren't working well ... there are a lot of possible causes for that. Heidi Jean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2004 Report Share Posted September 6, 2004 Thanks Hiedi Yes, this is NOT a straining issue. Leaving the technicalities out of the picture, I'm not having trouble getting things OUT, but it seems more of a burning issue because of something happening on the inside. How would a gluten free diet affect a change? This is a new area for me. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2004 Report Share Posted September 6, 2004 A simplified explanation I read say they are varicose veins of the anus. Any that I ever had always disappeared slowly on their own, and IMO they're appearance may be diet related because after taking pains to improve my diet there haven't been any new occurrences. Grapeseed extract seems to have been beneficial for me due to its supposed property of making the blood vessels stronger and more elastic. The only other option is a triple anus bypass! Just kidding about the latter, Darrell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2004 Report Share Posted September 7, 2004 >Thanks Hiedi > >Yes, this is NOT a straining issue. Leaving the technicalities out of >the picture, I'm not having trouble getting things OUT, but it seems >more of a burning issue because of something happening on the inside. > >How would a gluten free diet affect a change? This is a new area for >me. > >Thanks! Yeah, that sounds like what I had. I called it " toxic poop " ... I think it's acidic or something, but it burns like anything. Last time I (accidentally) had gluten it caused bleeding too (which I used to have on a regular basis) and that seems to be common with gluten intolerant folks. Gluten isn't the only possible culprit though, other IgA allergies can do it. Gluten is just BY FAR the most common one. It is possible that 1 in 3 Americans are gluten intolerant to a greater or lesser degree, and any degree of gluten intolerance may increase your chances of getting some autoimmune diseases and cancer. 1 in 100 Americans (according to blood bank testing) has celiac, which is major damage to the gut lining, and that is a real major problem that will shorten the person's life (they have twice the death rate per year, if it is untreated, but they don't die from " celiac " , they usually die from cancer or heart disease). A GF diet might work wonders, but there are three issues: 1. It is VERY difficult to really eliminate gluten, esp. at first: it hides where you wouldn't expect (even in foods marked " gluten free " ). There is gluten in soy sauce, beer, and some supplements and medications. 2. Gluten might not be the only problem. 3. The symptoms are probably the result of long term bacterial imbalance, and that doesn't always correct itself. (dysbiosis). Getting tested for IgA gluten intolerance is a good idea, tho it isn't easy. What we did was what I call the " Pepto Bismol " diet ... it tends to get rid of the dysbiosis and fix the symptoms, and also acts as a simplified elimination diet. Then adding kefir to the diet keeps the bacteria in line (for a lot of people). I love kimchi, but it doesn't have as good an effect as kefir. And, of course, if a food causes a reaction, don't eat it. The PB Diet: 1. Take Pepto Bismol 3x a day for 10 days. It contains bismuth, and is very safe. 2. For those 10 days, eat nothing but whole fruits and vegies and meat. Potatoes count as a vegie (corn on the cob is probably ok too). No dairy, processed food, or grain products. For condiments you can use olive oil, salt, and McCormick or Penzy's spices (read the lables though, no " hydrolyzed vegetable protein " stuff). Don't limit your food intake, eat whatever amount you feel like. Good wine is ok, I think, but not fake wine drinks, and nothing with " malt " . 3. After 10 days you will likely feel pretty good. Then add foods back one at a time, starting with good stuff (rice is usually ok). If you want to test foods, it's not a bad idea to eat a LOT of that food in one meal, to get a good strong reaction. You can also do pulse testing ... test your resting pulse before and after the meal, if you react to the food your pulse will likely go up by 10 beats or more. Keep a food dairy ... many reactions don't show up for 1-4 days. Note how you feel after the meal. Often people get depressed or anxious after eating some foods, usually casein or gluten foods. You might get an IBSlike reaction after some foods (a sort of cramping in the gut and a feeling you HAVE to go to the bathroom) or incontinence the next day. My reaction after a " bad " meal is usually a feeling of COLD ... my hands and feet get cold and I'd swear someone turned down the thermostat, followed by itchy skin and little bumps that look like fleabites. Next day my gut hurts and I get nauseated and intensly hungry, and usually I get angry easily or depressed and sometimes get migraines. Anyway, it took a lot of food tracking before I convinced myself it was REAL, but it's been worth it. BTW don't worry about offending anyone else here with " technical details " ... if you search the archives you will see plenty of details in all kinds of departments! Heidi Jean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 9, 2004 Report Share Posted September 9, 2004 While I do believe there's a connection with Hemorrhoids and diet I think the main culprit is genetics. I know loads of people who squeeze their brains out when they poop, eat terribly all the time and still have never had a problem with hemorrhoids. I call these people bastards (lol!) And, many MANY women who have had children get them. Very common. It's tricky to squeeze a head through the pelvic area without pushing out some of your arse;) I'm sure that's not what you wanted to hear but that's my two cents. a Z > Hello, > > My daughter was born almost 6 years ago, and with her came > hemmorrhoids. I have been away from home for about 3 weeks, eating a > dofferent diet than usual and have suffered the consequences. Since I > am so new to NT eating, I am wondering if there are any dietary > suggestions to help with this? > > Jean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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