Guest guest Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Thanks everyone for all your support. I had my appointment today and feel pretty good about it. We will see what happens. He wants me to do a hair sample to test for toxins. Is this a good way to test??? Also, instead of any digestive enzymes or probotics, he told me to take a supplement made by Endo-met called "Betaine HCL and Pepsin". I have tried to research it a little but was wondering if anyone has any advice on this. I think I feel more comfortable taking probotics and enzymes as most fo yuo have mentioned. Also this particular supplement does have some small silicone dioxide in it. Any suggestions? He also put me on Naturalvite multivitamins. Does anyone know anything about these?? Should I still take some extra calcium?? If there is another vitamin recommened - does anyone have a website to order off of. I really liked the Standard Process but the website I went to just list providers of this and I do not have anyone near me that sells them. I live in a pretty small town!!!! Love, Beth Re: ROGENE & PATTY Beth,I know this can be pretty overwhelming. The first thing I'd suggest is that you get this book: "Gut Solutions: Natural Solutions To Your Digestive Problems" By Dr. . I saw her on PBS one day and she had such a great way of explaining "gut health". I get overwhelmed easily with too much info and have always struggled with comprehension. But she really broke down things in a way I could understand. I got a copy of her book and it really helped things make sense. She has some of her own products (which are really good). I use her fiber and it is great. But I've found alternatives for the other stuff that are cheaper and work well. Basically she recommends what everyone has said here. Here's what I'd recommend based on my own research and personal experience:1.) PROBIOTICSSince you've been on high-powered antibiotics off and on like you have, your good bacteria levels have probably been wiped out which would be causing the "D". Plus I believe having implants causes an imbalance in our guts (for some of us) b/c of the immune response to them. The one I take (that has made a BIG difference in my gut health) is found here:http://www.crohns. net/page/ C/PROD/Probiotic /OMX1060A cheaper one that's also good:http://www.vitacost .com/Culturelle- Culturelle- with-Lactobacill us-GG2.) ENZYMESIf you are not properly breaking down food it will cause a chain reaction leading to problems in your gut. This is the one that has worked for me:https://www. vitacost. com/Source- Naturals- Daily-Essential- Enzymes3.)BETAINE HYDROCHLORIDE This supports stomach acid. I was having burning in my stomach and researched it and discovered I had low stomach acid. Since taking this I rarely experience burning. https://www. vitacost. com/Source- Naturals- Betaine-HC14.) FIBERIf you have loose stools, fiber can help a lot. I actually tend to go the other way and get constipated and the fiber has helped tremendously. But either way it can really help to balance things out. With D, it can help to bulk the stool and firm it up.. If you take it, start with one and work your way up to the recommended amount. Be sure to drink plenty of water with it. http://www.vitacost .com/Renew- Life-Organic- Triple-Fiber5.) WATERSince you've been having so much D you need to make sure you're drinking plenty of water so you don't dehydrate. That's part of what's making you feel so drained. You may want to add trace mineral drops to replenish your electrolytes. I know all of this can be overwhelming, but just doing a few simple things on a consistent basis really can help! ) Blessings,April Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Thanks everyone for all your support. I had my appointment today and feel pretty good about it. We will see what happens. He wants me to do a hair sample to test for toxins. Is this a good way to test??? Also, instead of any digestive enzymes or probotics, he told me to take a supplement made by Endo-met called "Betaine HCL and Pepsin". I have tried to research it a little but was wondering if anyone has any advice on this. I think I feel more comfortable taking probotics and enzymes as most fo yuo have mentioned. Also this particular supplement does have some small silicone dioxide in it. Any suggestions? He also put me on Naturalvite multivitamins. Does anyone know anything about these?? Should I still take some extra calcium?? If there is another vitamin recommened - does anyone have a website to order off of. I really liked the Standard Process but the website I went to just list providers of this and I do not have anyone near me that sells them. I live in a pretty small town!!!! Love, Beth Re: ROGENE & PATTY Beth,I know this can be pretty overwhelming. The first thing I'd suggest is that you get this book: "Gut Solutions: Natural Solutions To Your Digestive Problems" By Dr. . I saw her on PBS one day and she had such a great way of explaining "gut health". I get overwhelmed easily with too much info and have always struggled with comprehension. But she really broke down things in a way I could understand. I got a copy of her book and it really helped things make sense. She has some of her own products (which are really good). I use her fiber and it is great. But I've found alternatives for the other stuff that are cheaper and work well. Basically she recommends what everyone has said here. Here's what I'd recommend based on my own research and personal experience:1.) PROBIOTICSSince you've been on high-powered antibiotics off and on like you have, your good bacteria levels have probably been wiped out which would be causing the "D". Plus I believe having implants causes an imbalance in our guts (for some of us) b/c of the immune response to them. The one I take (that has made a BIG difference in my gut health) is found here:http://www.crohns. net/page/ C/PROD/Probiotic /OMX1060A cheaper one that's also good:http://www.vitacost .com/Culturelle- Culturelle- with-Lactobacill us-GG2.) ENZYMESIf you are not properly breaking down food it will cause a chain reaction leading to problems in your gut. This is the one that has worked for me:https://www. vitacost. com/Source- Naturals- Daily-Essential- Enzymes3.)BETAINE HYDROCHLORIDE This supports stomach acid. I was having burning in my stomach and researched it and discovered I had low stomach acid. Since taking this I rarely experience burning. https://www. vitacost. com/Source- Naturals- Betaine-HC14.) FIBERIf you have loose stools, fiber can help a lot. I actually tend to go the other way and get constipated and the fiber has helped tremendously. But either way it can really help to balance things out. With D, it can help to bulk the stool and firm it up.. If you take it, start with one and work your way up to the recommended amount. Be sure to drink plenty of water with it. http://www.vitacost .com/Renew- Life-Organic- Triple-Fiber5.) WATERSince you've been having so much D you need to make sure you're drinking plenty of water so you don't dehydrate. That's part of what's making you feel so drained. You may want to add trace mineral drops to replenish your electrolytes. I know all of this can be overwhelming, but just doing a few simple things on a consistent basis really can help! ) Blessings,April Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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