Re: what could the constipation

March 20, 2006

The diet is definitely a step in the right direction. Over time the bowels will

become more regular. You can look at Elaine's protocol for constipation. It

helps one to retrain the bowel by developing a regular bowel habit.

Also, it could also be related to something as simple as needing more fluids.

When my kids don't down enough water, I can guarantee you that they will not

pass a bowel that day.

You might also want to look into the need for magnesium or vitamin C.

Jeni Lynn (gastrointestinal problems)

SCD 1 month

Re: Re: recommended tests

>Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2006 19:08:26 -0800 (PST)

>

> " Jody G. " momtobandj@...momtobandj@...>>

wrote:

>There is a genetic screening for Celiac, but it is not 100% reliable.

>Even if it is positive, it doesn't " prove " that someone has Celaic

>disease. If it is negative, it doesn't completely rule out the

>possibility.

>

>I don't think that a doctor will give a definitive Celiac diagnosis

>without the biopsy.

>And to do that, I am pretty certain that the person will have to go

>back to eating a regular diet for an extended period of time (6 weeks

>I think). "

>

> Yes, this was what we learned. I'm really interested in what people

>think about the stool testing through some of the other labs like Entero or

>Great Plains? Have other celiac been diagnosed by a doc, by stool testing

>or by their own intuition?

>

> gwen

>

>Luca-3

> scd 3 weeks

>

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March 20, 2006

Knopp jlknopp@...> wrote: The diet is definitely a step in the

right direction. Over time the bowels will become more regular. You can look

at Elaine's protocol for constipation. It helps one to retrain the bowel by

developing a regular bowel habit. "

He is not constipated on the diet. I think he actually likes that he is

pooping every day now.

" Also, it could also be related to something as simple as needing more fluids.

When my kids don't down enough water, I can guarantee you that they will not

pass a bowel that day. "

Yes, I've often thought this. Before the diet this is one of the ideas I have.

He still doesn't drink that much but he now poops. So maybe it wasn't a

dehydration issue after all. The thing is the constipation is one of the big

reasons we went on the diet. If he starts to have constipation on this diet I

think I would have to re-evaluate. The other thing I'm looking for is weight

gain. If I could get him up to even the 10th percentile, I think we would doing

good. Of course, I have no idea what he weighs right now!

" You might also want to look into the need for magnesium or vitamin C. "

We give a multi and vitamin C, but I've learned that it can be dangerous to

rely on these two things to relieve chronic constipation. The bowel becomes

sluggish with the overuse of magnesium. I know it's natural but....

I can't remember where I read that.

You state that you have GI troubles. Does this mean that they are quite mild

compared to others. I really need to hear from people who don't have

debilitating problems because mine isn't. I wonder what symptoms mean what and

what were your symptoms and how are they being relieved...like what does relief

look like to you.

thanks so much,

gwen pollara

luca-3

scd 3 weeks

Jeni Lynn (gastrointestinal problems)

SCD 1 month

Re: Re: recommended tests

>Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2006 19:08:26 -0800 (PST)

>

> " Jody G. " momtobandj@...momtobandj@...>>

wrote:

>There is a genetic screening for Celiac, but it is not 100% reliable.

>Even if it is positive, it doesn't " prove " that someone has Celaic

>disease. If it is negative, it doesn't completely rule out the

>possibility.

>

>I don't think that a doctor will give a definitive Celiac diagnosis

>without the biopsy.

>And to do that, I am pretty certain that the person will have to go

>back to eating a regular diet for an extended period of time (6 weeks

>I think). "

>

> Yes, this was what we learned. I'm really interested in what people

>think about the stool testing through some of the other labs like Entero or

>Great Plains? Have other celiac been diagnosed by a doc, by stool testing

>or by their own intuition?

>

> gwen

>

>Luca-3

> scd 3 weeks

>

> " Today a new sun rises for me; everything lives,

>everything is animated, everything seems to speak

>to me of my passion, everything invites me to cherish it. "

>

>--Anne de Lenclos--

>

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

>Yahoo! Travel

> Find great deals to the top 10 hottest destinations!

>

March 21, 2006

Jeni

Wow that was a big help. My gut issues aren't as severe as yours but also

have similar moods, acne, used to have bloating before I stopped eating

preserveratives and coke, hemorhoids, and general malaise. I felt so much

better when I started eating whole foods and organic on top of that. I can't

say I feel better eating SCD foods but I'm willing to give it a go.

As for ds, I'm hoping that he will beef up a little on the diet. He is at the

3rd percentile now...well maybe not but he was. I think he may be heavier than

I think he is. I understand that is considered quite normal for children to

drop some percentage points especially when being breastfed. However, you're

experience seems to negate that advice.

Now I'm wondering about supplements. How do I know if we need supplements. I

just started taking my prenatal again. It looks SCD legal but I'll have to

double check. What I like is that it has some stuff to heal the gut in it.

Though I'm sure the acidolphilus in it is dead by now.

Thanks so much for your graffic descriptions. THat is what I really need to

hear.

Warmly,

gwen

luca-3

scd going on week 4

" Today a new sun rises for me; everything lives,

everything is animated, everything seems to speak

to me of my passion, everything invites me to cherish it. "

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