Guest guest Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 Okay, I'm driving myself crazy here and I really need some help. Before I got implants 6 yrs ago, I had a problem with irregularity. I'd go for days w/out going then have horrible cramps w/my BM's. I think my problem was mainly my diet - I had no clue how to eat healthy back then. After implants the problem got progressively worse to the point where it was affecting my ability to live my life. I changed my diet and started taking some supplements and it got somewhat better but I was still having problems. So here's where I'm at now - and forgive me for being graphic. ) I am taking probiotics, enzymes, fiber and antifungals (not to mention a bunch of other supplements). I also went on an anti- parasite herbal combo for a month. I go every morning and it is usually a good-sized BM. But I still have gurgling and " moving " in my gut area almost all the time. And I still get crampy pretty often. Some days I am gassy and sometimes it smells really horrible! My kids call them " mommy farts " (great!). I've noticed that some of my stools have what look like little fibers sticking out of them. I don't know if they are worms or just fibers from vegetables. I eat avocadoes almost every day, and sweet potatoes pretty often and both of those do have fibers in them you can see. But wouldn't those be digested to the point I wouldn't see them in my stool? Sorry to go into such a gross subject. I know my implants have to come out - this isn't about trying to find some other cause. I'm just trying to figure out what I should do in the meantime. Is it possible that these gut problems are just coming from candida (which is exacerbated by the implants)? Or should I try another parasite cleanse? The thing is, I've read up on parasites and the ones you can see in your stool do not usually cause the symptoms I'm having, so I'm confused. Any help would be appreciated! ~April Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 Okay, I'm driving myself crazy here and I really need some help. Before I got implants 6 yrs ago, I had a problem with irregularity. I'd go for days w/out going then have horrible cramps w/my BM's. I think my problem was mainly my diet - I had no clue how to eat healthy back then. After implants the problem got progressively worse to the point where it was affecting my ability to live my life. I changed my diet and started taking some supplements and it got somewhat better but I was still having problems. So here's where I'm at now - and forgive me for being graphic. ) I am taking probiotics, enzymes, fiber and antifungals (not to mention a bunch of other supplements). I also went on an anti- parasite herbal combo for a month. I go every morning and it is usually a good-sized BM. But I still have gurgling and " moving " in my gut area almost all the time. And I still get crampy pretty often. Some days I am gassy and sometimes it smells really horrible! My kids call them " mommy farts " (great!). I've noticed that some of my stools have what look like little fibers sticking out of them. I don't know if they are worms or just fibers from vegetables. I eat avocadoes almost every day, and sweet potatoes pretty often and both of those do have fibers in them you can see. But wouldn't those be digested to the point I wouldn't see them in my stool? Sorry to go into such a gross subject. I know my implants have to come out - this isn't about trying to find some other cause. I'm just trying to figure out what I should do in the meantime. Is it possible that these gut problems are just coming from candida (which is exacerbated by the implants)? Or should I try another parasite cleanse? The thing is, I've read up on parasites and the ones you can see in your stool do not usually cause the symptoms I'm having, so I'm confused. Any help would be appreciated! ~April Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 April, It could be candida, it could be a gluten intolerance, it could be parasites... It sounds like you are getting the right kinds of stuff for healthy digestion, which leads me to believe that it is more related to a malfunction caused by the presence of something you don't want, rather than a lack of something you do want. But that's just my 2 cents. Perhaps others have more insight. Keep doing the good things for yourself until you get the implants out. Things may change once you get rid of the source of your troubles! But also do not neglect to consider new allergies that you have never had before. I was never aware of any allergies prior to getting implants, but afterwards, I was tested positive for new ones. (All part of that adrenal, liver, thyroid sluggishness, thanks to implants!) Patty > > Okay, I'm driving myself crazy here and I really need some help. > Before I got implants 6 yrs ago, I had a problem with irregularity. > I'd go for days w/out going then have horrible cramps w/my BM's. I > think my problem was mainly my diet - I had no clue how to eat > healthy back then. After implants the problem got progressively > worse to the point where it was affecting my ability to live my > life. I changed my diet and started taking some supplements and it > got somewhat better but I was still having problems. > > So here's where I'm at now - and forgive me for being graphic. ) > I am taking probiotics, enzymes, fiber and antifungals (not to > mention a bunch of other supplements). I also went on an anti- > parasite herbal combo for a month. > > I go every morning and it is usually a good-sized BM. But I still > have gurgling and " moving " in my gut area almost all the time. And I > still get crampy pretty often. Some days I am gassy and sometimes it > smells really horrible! My kids call them " mommy farts " (great!). > I've noticed that some of my stools have what look like little fibers > sticking out of them. I don't know if they are worms or just fibers > from vegetables. I eat avocadoes almost every day, and sweet > potatoes pretty often and both of those do have fibers in them you > can see. But wouldn't those be digested to the point I wouldn't see > them in my stool? > > Sorry to go into such a gross subject. I know my implants have to > come out - this isn't about trying to find some other cause. I'm > just trying to figure out what I should do in the meantime. Is it > possible that these gut problems are just coming from candida (which > is exacerbated by the implants)? Or should I try another parasite > cleanse? The thing is, I've read up on parasites and the ones you > can see in your stool do not usually cause the symptoms I'm having, > so I'm confused. > > Any help would be appreciated! > ~April > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 April, It could be candida, it could be a gluten intolerance, it could be parasites... It sounds like you are getting the right kinds of stuff for healthy digestion, which leads me to believe that it is more related to a malfunction caused by the presence of something you don't want, rather than a lack of something you do want. But that's just my 2 cents. Perhaps others have more insight. Keep doing the good things for yourself until you get the implants out. Things may change once you get rid of the source of your troubles! But also do not neglect to consider new allergies that you have never had before. I was never aware of any allergies prior to getting implants, but afterwards, I was tested positive for new ones. (All part of that adrenal, liver, thyroid sluggishness, thanks to implants!) Patty > > Okay, I'm driving myself crazy here and I really need some help. > Before I got implants 6 yrs ago, I had a problem with irregularity. > I'd go for days w/out going then have horrible cramps w/my BM's. I > think my problem was mainly my diet - I had no clue how to eat > healthy back then. After implants the problem got progressively > worse to the point where it was affecting my ability to live my > life. I changed my diet and started taking some supplements and it > got somewhat better but I was still having problems. > > So here's where I'm at now - and forgive me for being graphic. ) > I am taking probiotics, enzymes, fiber and antifungals (not to > mention a bunch of other supplements). I also went on an anti- > parasite herbal combo for a month. > > I go every morning and it is usually a good-sized BM. But I still > have gurgling and " moving " in my gut area almost all the time. And I > still get crampy pretty often. Some days I am gassy and sometimes it > smells really horrible! My kids call them " mommy farts " (great!). > I've noticed that some of my stools have what look like little fibers > sticking out of them. I don't know if they are worms or just fibers > from vegetables. I eat avocadoes almost every day, and sweet > potatoes pretty often and both of those do have fibers in them you > can see. But wouldn't those be digested to the point I wouldn't see > them in my stool? > > Sorry to go into such a gross subject. I know my implants have to > come out - this isn't about trying to find some other cause. I'm > just trying to figure out what I should do in the meantime. Is it > possible that these gut problems are just coming from candida (which > is exacerbated by the implants)? Or should I try another parasite > cleanse? The thing is, I've read up on parasites and the ones you > can see in your stool do not usually cause the symptoms I'm having, > so I'm confused. > > Any help would be appreciated! > ~April > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 But also do not neglect to consider new allergies that you > have never had before. I was never aware of any allergies prior to > getting implants, but afterwards, I was tested positive for new ones. > (All part of that adrenal, liver, thyroid sluggishness, thanks to > implants!) > Patty Patty, Is it possible that I could have a food allergy and not always get a reaction from it? For instance, I eat wheat (usually sprouted) every day but somedays I'm ok and somedays I'm not. It seems like if I were allergic to that I would have symptoms all the time. My symptoms seem to match lactose intolerance pretty closely, but I have watched for the connection between consuming dairy (which I don't have often) and the symptoms don't seem to connect with it. It can be very exasperating. I basically just worry about everything I eat, even though I try hard to eat healthy. Just yesterday I barely ate all day b/c I wanted to be able to have some " intimate time " w/my hubby and didn't want what I ate to make me feel bad. I will be so glad when I am well! So, how do they test you for food allergies? Is it the pin pricks on your arm or do you just have to do the elimination diet? Thanks! April Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 But also do not neglect to consider new allergies that you > have never had before. I was never aware of any allergies prior to > getting implants, but afterwards, I was tested positive for new ones. > (All part of that adrenal, liver, thyroid sluggishness, thanks to > implants!) > Patty Patty, Is it possible that I could have a food allergy and not always get a reaction from it? For instance, I eat wheat (usually sprouted) every day but somedays I'm ok and somedays I'm not. It seems like if I were allergic to that I would have symptoms all the time. My symptoms seem to match lactose intolerance pretty closely, but I have watched for the connection between consuming dairy (which I don't have often) and the symptoms don't seem to connect with it. It can be very exasperating. I basically just worry about everything I eat, even though I try hard to eat healthy. Just yesterday I barely ate all day b/c I wanted to be able to have some " intimate time " w/my hubby and didn't want what I ate to make me feel bad. I will be so glad when I am well! So, how do they test you for food allergies? Is it the pin pricks on your arm or do you just have to do the elimination diet? Thanks! April Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 April, You can have what is called a delayed reaction. I had that according to the ELISA tests that I did. It is actually an IgG response, in contrast to an IgE response. An IgE response is the classic allergy, which is considered permanent, or fixed for life. An IgG response, however, may come and go in cycles. It can occur from eating too much of a particular food too frequently over a given period of time. IgG responses can occur hours or days after a food has been eaten, and the reactions can be subtle or severe, but ultimately, if not attended to, can lead to chronic degenerative conditions. So, it is important to be able to recognize that IgG response early enough to stop it in its tracks. If you avoid the foods that cause a delayed reaction, eventually the antibodies to that food will decrease in your body and you can then eat it again in moderation. It can take anywhere from 9 months to a year for those delayed reactions and the antibodies to disappear. Food for thought, April!~ Patty > > But also do not neglect to consider new allergies that you > > have never had before. I was never aware of any allergies prior to > > getting implants, but afterwards, I was tested positive for new > ones. > > (All part of that adrenal, liver, thyroid sluggishness, thanks to > > implants!) > > Patty > > Patty, > > Is it possible that I could have a food allergy and not always get a > reaction from it? For instance, I eat wheat (usually sprouted) every > day but somedays I'm ok and somedays I'm not. It seems like if I > were allergic to that I would have symptoms all the time. My > symptoms seem to match lactose intolerance pretty closely, but I have > watched for the connection between consuming dairy (which I don't > have often) and the symptoms don't seem to connect with it. > > It can be very exasperating. I basically just worry about everything > I eat, even though I try hard to eat healthy. Just yesterday I > barely ate all day b/c I wanted to be able to have some " intimate > time " w/my hubby and didn't want what I ate to make me feel bad. I > will be so glad when I am well! > > So, how do they test you for food allergies? Is it the pin pricks on > your arm or do you just have to do the elimination diet? > > Thanks! > April > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 April, You can have what is called a delayed reaction. I had that according to the ELISA tests that I did. It is actually an IgG response, in contrast to an IgE response. An IgE response is the classic allergy, which is considered permanent, or fixed for life. An IgG response, however, may come and go in cycles. It can occur from eating too much of a particular food too frequently over a given period of time. IgG responses can occur hours or days after a food has been eaten, and the reactions can be subtle or severe, but ultimately, if not attended to, can lead to chronic degenerative conditions. So, it is important to be able to recognize that IgG response early enough to stop it in its tracks. If you avoid the foods that cause a delayed reaction, eventually the antibodies to that food will decrease in your body and you can then eat it again in moderation. It can take anywhere from 9 months to a year for those delayed reactions and the antibodies to disappear. Food for thought, April!~ Patty > > But also do not neglect to consider new allergies that you > > have never had before. I was never aware of any allergies prior to > > getting implants, but afterwards, I was tested positive for new > ones. > > (All part of that adrenal, liver, thyroid sluggishness, thanks to > > implants!) > > Patty > > Patty, > > Is it possible that I could have a food allergy and not always get a > reaction from it? For instance, I eat wheat (usually sprouted) every > day but somedays I'm ok and somedays I'm not. It seems like if I > were allergic to that I would have symptoms all the time. My > symptoms seem to match lactose intolerance pretty closely, but I have > watched for the connection between consuming dairy (which I don't > have often) and the symptoms don't seem to connect with it. > > It can be very exasperating. I basically just worry about everything > I eat, even though I try hard to eat healthy. Just yesterday I > barely ate all day b/c I wanted to be able to have some " intimate > time " w/my hubby and didn't want what I ate to make me feel bad. I > will be so glad when I am well! > > So, how do they test you for food allergies? Is it the pin pricks on > your arm or do you just have to do the elimination diet? > > Thanks! > April > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 Hi April, You sound exactly like me pre-explant! Explant helps tremendously with these issues. I had so many food intolerances I wasn't sure what to eat. I was diagnosed as lactose intolerant, fructose intolerant and had gut dybiosis. My stool analysis revealed lots of bad bacteria and zero beneficial bacteria. I had a Food allergy comprehensive blood test from Great Plains Labs which tests for 93 foods and came back intolerant for many healthy foods, which is a sign of Leaky Gut. http://www.greatplainslaboratory.com/testlist.html Removing those foods from my diet has helped although it takes effort. It gets easier as time passes though. I also had a skin test for foods but I don't think that it's as accurate because some people, like my husband, have really super sensitive skin anyway, so if they are scratched w/ a pin, of course they'll react. It wouldn't surprise me if you are gluten intolerant as many implanted women seem to be. My doc at Mercola's office said that ALL people should avoid gluten because the body does not know how to process it and it's hard on the adrenals. I didn't do the elmination diet, but I did the rotation diet for about a month but it requires a ton of work and was more than my foggy brain could handle. For me, concentrating on lots of vegetables and some lean meats with occasional fruit seems to be easiet on my stomach. Other things that work for me are: caprilyc acid, Garden of Life Super Seed Fiber and I did a 60-day parasite cleanse with ParaNix, Internal Sweep and Klenz tea. hang in there. Love, PH > > But also do not neglect to consider new allergies that you > > have never had before. I was never aware of any allergies prior to > > getting implants, but afterwards, I was tested positive for new > ones. > > (All part of that adrenal, liver, thyroid sluggishness, thanks to > > implants!) > > Patty > > Patty, > > Is it possible that I could have a food allergy and not always get a > reaction from it? For instance, I eat wheat (usually sprouted) every > day but somedays I'm ok and somedays I'm not. It seems like if I > were allergic to that I would have symptoms all the time. My > symptoms seem to match lactose intolerance pretty closely, but I have > watched for the connection between consuming dairy (which I don't > have often) and the symptoms don't seem to connect with it. > > It can be very exasperating. I basically just worry about everything > I eat, even though I try hard to eat healthy. Just yesterday I > barely ate all day b/c I wanted to be able to have some " intimate > time " w/my hubby and didn't want what I ate to make me feel bad. I > will be so glad when I am well! > > So, how do they test you for food allergies? Is it the pin pricks on > your arm or do you just have to do the elimination diet? > > Thanks! > April > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 Hi April, You sound exactly like me pre-explant! Explant helps tremendously with these issues. I had so many food intolerances I wasn't sure what to eat. I was diagnosed as lactose intolerant, fructose intolerant and had gut dybiosis. My stool analysis revealed lots of bad bacteria and zero beneficial bacteria. I had a Food allergy comprehensive blood test from Great Plains Labs which tests for 93 foods and came back intolerant for many healthy foods, which is a sign of Leaky Gut. http://www.greatplainslaboratory.com/testlist.html Removing those foods from my diet has helped although it takes effort. It gets easier as time passes though. I also had a skin test for foods but I don't think that it's as accurate because some people, like my husband, have really super sensitive skin anyway, so if they are scratched w/ a pin, of course they'll react. It wouldn't surprise me if you are gluten intolerant as many implanted women seem to be. My doc at Mercola's office said that ALL people should avoid gluten because the body does not know how to process it and it's hard on the adrenals. I didn't do the elmination diet, but I did the rotation diet for about a month but it requires a ton of work and was more than my foggy brain could handle. For me, concentrating on lots of vegetables and some lean meats with occasional fruit seems to be easiet on my stomach. Other things that work for me are: caprilyc acid, Garden of Life Super Seed Fiber and I did a 60-day parasite cleanse with ParaNix, Internal Sweep and Klenz tea. hang in there. Love, PH > > But also do not neglect to consider new allergies that you > > have never had before. I was never aware of any allergies prior to > > getting implants, but afterwards, I was tested positive for new > ones. > > (All part of that adrenal, liver, thyroid sluggishness, thanks to > > implants!) > > Patty > > Patty, > > Is it possible that I could have a food allergy and not always get a > reaction from it? For instance, I eat wheat (usually sprouted) every > day but somedays I'm ok and somedays I'm not. It seems like if I > were allergic to that I would have symptoms all the time. My > symptoms seem to match lactose intolerance pretty closely, but I have > watched for the connection between consuming dairy (which I don't > have often) and the symptoms don't seem to connect with it. > > It can be very exasperating. I basically just worry about everything > I eat, even though I try hard to eat healthy. Just yesterday I > barely ate all day b/c I wanted to be able to have some " intimate > time " w/my hubby and didn't want what I ate to make me feel bad. I > will be so glad when I am well! > > So, how do they test you for food allergies? Is it the pin pricks on > your arm or do you just have to do the elimination diet? > > Thanks! > April > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 April, It's not worth stressing over ANYTHING until your implants are out and your body has had a chance to adjust. . . . Just keep eating healthy and concentrating on a healthy lifestyle. . . Right now, you're battling an uphill battle. It's two steps forward and one step back. Hang in there and keep working on being healthy one day at time. Try to ignore most of your symtoms because they will just frighten you . . . Hopefully a year from now, this will all seem like a bad dream. Hugs and prayers, Rogene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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