Re: new member and questions/concerns

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> I have several concerns and questions still. We did not do the

> intro diet as I just needed to feel like there were lots of foods

> available to me. I just feel hungry on this diet...any thoughts.

> Here's my issue: I can eat as much as I want on this diet, right?

> But I just don't " like " the foods that I'm eating. They don't have

> the right texture and the right kind of taste. I understand

> cravings and see them clearly in my own life...but living without

> rice and pasta feels so limiting because I want to be full and I

> want energy. I don't do that well with meats but do eat them.

Gwen, I share your concerns. My son is not on the autism spectrum but

does have Crohns and this is a major problem for him. Remicade - the

actual process and potential side effects - scares him (and us) but he's

still having a hard time. He doesn't like squash and misses bread. (And

keeping kosher, I would have to have a non-dairy bread with his

hamburgers, etc.) So I wish you luck, and send you the assurances that it

is worth it and works.

Hopefully, filling yourself up on the good stuff - tasty proteins,

vegetables, etc. - will help with your cravings and let you be an example

for your son.

> Lastly, and i hope some of you actually try to get through this long

>

> email of mine, what about tests. Someone mentioned IGa tests. I

> would feel better if we could test for dysbiosis/leaky gut and know

> that we aren't cutting out all gluten free grains for naught. Also,

>

> wondering if you all trust the labs that are sometimes recommended?

Have you taken your son to a pediatric GI? Take care, Fay