Premature aging

[Guest guest]

Good question. I have been on diet for almost two

years and have had UC almost four years. But I look like I have aged 10

years in that time. I do feel better now than before I was on SCD but definitely

do not look younger, even though I weigh the same now as I did when I was 18

(currently 39). What can we do?

[Guest guest]

Same thing with me too. As soon as I got UC I aged like crazy. Grey hair,

gaunt look. I think it was more stress than nutritional absorption.

>

> Good question. I have been on diet for almost two years and have had UC

> almost four years. But I look like I have aged 10 years in that time. I do

> feel better now than before I was on SCD but definitely do not look younger,

> even though I weigh the same now as I did when I was 18 (currently 39).

> What can we do?

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Christy,

Yes, I understand this totally, if you have had Crohns or colitis over 10 years,

continual dehydration and use of constant prednisone (not sure if you take

this)will dry and thin the skin.

I don't know how long you've been sick for.

I'm new to the diet and feel better already so hopefully some of that will

translate to my skin. Having one's hormone levels checked to is probably wise.

bibi

>

> Hi all,

>

> Just curious, has anyone experienced premature aging (e.g., at 30 I have a

> lot of creping and fine lines around my eyes and people assume I'm closer to

> 40) due to inability to absorb nutrients through the gut? It's like I've

> quit building collagen. Has anyone had this improve with time on the diet,

> healing the gut, and the increased ability to assimilate nutrients?

>

[Guest guest]

At 10:02 PM 11/19/2009, you wrote:

Good

question. I have been on diet for almost two years and have had UC

almost four years. But I look like I have aged 10 years in that

time. I do feel better now than before I was on SCD but definitely

do not look younger, even though I weigh the same now as I did when I was

18 (currently 39). What can we do?

Funny thing: I have been told I look no older than 40. And I'm 57. I'd

probably improve the appearance if I could be bothered to darken my

silvering hair.

<laughing> I don't think not eating polysaccharides has anything to

do with " looking older. " But I do think the stress and strain

of illness can be a factor -- my hair got MUCH more silver last year when

I was going through the cancer surgery and the apnea testing. And I've

added a bunch this autumn with my Mom's last illness and death.

—

Marilyn

New

Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001

Darn Good SCD Cook

No Human Children

Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund

[Guest guest]

Well, before I started using Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN 3 mg cream),

my dh said that my cellular age was around 90. I’m not sure what he is

basing that on, but I concur. I am 55, no spring chicken, and have worked

outdoors most of my life so I have lots of sun damage even though I slathered

on the sunscreen over the years.

I have watched my skin basically collapse over the last few

years. I know that skin loses elasticity as we age, but this was rather

dramatic. I think a lot of early aging for bowel-diseased people is the result

of dehydration, malnutrition and massive stress on the body’s abilities

to cope.

After 2 years on the SCD my hair started (and continues) to grow

in brown instead of white. So at least my body was again able to absorb

nutrients, like zinc.

My dehydration issue has resolved recently so I no longer feel

dehydrated or get dehydration headaches. This was a big deal for me.

Do you know the trick for checking to see if you are dehydrated?

Pinch the skin between your thumb and forefinger. If the skin snaps back, you

are hydrated. If the skin does not snap back you are dehydrated.

I have been on LDN for 5 months now and dh says I look years

younger, that the color is back in my cheeks. I am finally gaining weight, even

on a low carb SCD. This is the best I have ever felt, and the best I have

looked in years. My skin even looks better. No wonder LDN is called an anti-aging

drug. www.LowDoseNaltrexone.org

I found coconut oil to be helpful and soothing as a lotion. I

use it on my face and arms. It takes a few hours to soak into the face, so I

look kinda shiny for awhile.

I have totally improved over time with the SCD and LDN. They are

a great combination.

Carol

CD 21 yrs SCD 5 yrs B12 shots LDN cream

From: BTVC-SCD

[mailto:BTVC-SCD ] On Behalf Of Christy Shaw

Just curious, has anyone experienced premature aging (e.g., at 30 I have a lot

of creping and fine lines around my eyes and people assume I’m closer to

40) due to inability to absorb nutrients through the gut? It’s like

I’ve quit building collagen. Has anyone had this improve with time

on the diet, healing the gut, and the increased ability to assimilate nutrients?

_,_._,___

[Guest guest]

Thank you Carol. This is very encouraging.

My skin snaps back, but then again my eyes are always red and dry, I look gaunt

around my eyes, under my eyes is all lines and crepes, I urinate all the time,

and my veins stick out grossly all over my arms and a few other places. I

LOOK dehydrated, for sure. And chronic constipation, all that.

Makes me think that I am very possibly dehydrated.

I really want to look into LDN. My gut trouble is yet undiagnosed (years

ago it was “IBS” but I have a colonoscopy in Jan for new

evaluation). But I do have Hashi’s and many allergies and food

intolerances, so LDN does sound up my avenue. Now the problem is finding

a doc who will be on board.

From: BTVC-SCD [mailto:BTVC-SCD ] On Behalf Of Carol Pompilo

Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009

2:10 PM

To: BTVC-SCD

Subject: RE: Premature

aging

Well, before I started using Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN 3 mg

cream), my dh said that my cellular age was around 90. I’m not sure what

he is basing that on, but I concur. I am 55, no spring chicken, and have worked

outdoors most of my life so I have lots of sun damage even though I slathered

on the sunscreen over the years.

I have watched my skin basically collapse over the last few

years. I know that skin loses elasticity as we age, but this was rather

dramatic. I think a lot of early aging for bowel-diseased people is the result

of dehydration, malnutrition and massive stress on the body’s abilities

to cope.

After 2 years on the SCD my hair started (and continues) to grow

in brown instead of white. So at least my body was again able to absorb

nutrients, like zinc.

My dehydration issue has resolved recently so I no longer feel

dehydrated or get dehydration headaches. This was a big deal for me.

Do you know the trick for checking to see if you are dehydrated?

Pinch the skin between your thumb and forefinger. If the skin snaps back, you

are hydrated. If the skin does not snap back you are dehydrated.

I have been on LDN for 5 months now and dh says I look years

younger, that the color is back in my cheeks. I am finally gaining weight, even

on a low carb SCD. This is the best I have ever felt, and the best I have

looked in years. My skin even looks better. No wonder LDN is called an

anti-aging drug. www.LowDoseNaltrexone.org

I found coconut oil to be helpful and soothing as a lotion. I

use it on my face and arms. It takes a few hours to soak into the face, so I

look kinda shiny for awhile.

I have totally improved over time with the SCD and LDN. They are

a great combination.

Carol

CD 21 yrs SCD 5 yrs B12 shots LDN cream

From: BTVC-SCD

[mailto:BTVC-SCD ]

On Behalf Of Christy Shaw

Just curious, has anyone experienced premature aging (e.g., at 30 I have a lot

of creping and fine lines around my eyes and people assume I’m closer to

40) due to inability to absorb nutrients through the gut? It’s like

I’ve quit building collagen. Has anyone had this improve with time

on the diet, healing the gut, and the increased ability to assimilate nutrients?

_,_._,___

[Guest guest]

Are you familiar with the SCD Electrolyte recipe? http://www.scdrecipe.com/recipes-drink/electrolyte-drink/?tid=1 & oid=452 & sid=aebb46 

I drank this daily for years and it really helped. You can leave out the honey,

but then drink some diluted fruit juice ½ hour after drinking the electrolyte

drink. Others have posted that they drink E-lyte, an electrolyte drink, but I

have never tried it.

I have stopped urinating so much, frequency has decreased by

probably a third. I think my colon has healed to the point where it can absorb

water again. The shift happened, coincidentally (or not) when I started the LDN,

so I do not know what is cause & effect. I’m just grateful! I hope

you find a doc to prescribe LDN for you.

Carol

From:

BTVC-SCD [mailto:BTVC-SCD ] On Behalf Of Christy

Shaw

My skin

snaps back, but then again my eyes are always red and dry, I look gaunt around

my eyes, under my eyes is all lines and crepes, I urinate all the time, and my

veins stick out grossly all over my arms and a few other places. I LOOK

dehydrated, for sure. And chronic constipation, all that. Makes me

think that I am very possibly dehydrated.

I really want to look into LDN. My gut trouble is yet undiagnosed (years

ago it was “IBS” but I have a colonoscopy in Jan for new

evaluation). But I do have Hashi’s and many allergies and food

intolerances, so LDN does sound up my avenue. Now the problem is finding

a doc who will be on board.

[Guest guest]

Carol,

Thanks so much!!  I’d feel more comfortable leaving out the honey due to

yeast issues.  I’m hesitant to do fruit even, but I’ll see how it

goes.  Wow, I just looked up E-lyte and it looks FABULOUS!!  No fillers or

artificial sweeteners, woo hoo!

Couple questions on the LDN.  I’ve read that it should not be taken with

steroids.  I wonder if this is pharmacological or physiological doses?  I’m

weaning off Medrol now, down to 4.5 mg, so it’s a physiological dose.

Also, I read that LDN can be ineffective if you have candida issues.  I do.  L  Do you know if this is

a total deal-breaker?

Thanks,

Christy

From: BTVC-SCD [mailto:BTVC-SCD ] On Behalf Of Carol Pompilo

Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009

3:54 PM

To: BTVC-SCD

Subject: RE: Premature

aging

Are you familiar with the SCD Electrolyte recipe? http://www.scdrecipe.com/recipes-drink/electrolyte-drink/?tid=1 & oid=452 & sid=aebb46

I drank this daily for years and it really helped. You can leave out the honey,

but then drink some diluted fruit juice ½ hour after drinking the electrolyte

drink. Others have posted that they drink E-lyte, an electrolyte drink, but I

have never tried it.

I have stopped urinating so much, frequency has decreased by

probably a third. I think my colon has healed to the point where it can absorb

water again. The shift happened, coincidentally (or not) when I started the

LDN, so I do not know what is cause & effect. I’m just grateful! I

hope you find a doc to prescribe LDN for you.

Carol

From: BTVC-SCD

[mailto:BTVC-SCD ]

On Behalf Of Christy Shaw

My skin snaps back, but then again my eyes are always red and dry,

I look gaunt around my eyes, under my eyes is all lines and crepes, I urinate

all the time, and my veins stick out grossly all over my arms and a few other

places. I LOOK dehydrated, for sure. And chronic constipation, all

that. Makes me think that I am very possibly dehydrated.

I really want to look into LDN. My gut trouble is yet undiagnosed (years

ago it was “IBS” but I have a colonoscopy in Jan for new

evaluation). But I do have Hashi’s and many allergies and food

intolerances, so LDN does sound up my avenue. Now the problem is finding

a doc who will be on board.

[Guest guest]

Carol,Thanks so much!! I’d feel more comfortable leaving out the honey due to yeast issues. I’m hesitant to do fruit even, but I’ll see how it goes. Wow, I just looked up E-lyte and it looks FABULOUS!! No fillers or artificial sweeteners, woo hoo!Couple questions on the LDN. I’ve read that it should not be taken with steroids. I wonder if this is pharmacological or physiological doses? I’m weaning off Medrol now, down to 4.5 mg, so it’s a physiological dose.What is the difference - not familiar with the terminology?Anyway, you can use it with 10 mg prednisone - that's the lowest level that appears helpful. So if Medrol is like prednisone in strength - then you can use it at your current level.Also, I read that LDN can be ineffective if you have candida issues. I do. L Do you know if this is a total deal-breaker?It appears to block the efficacy in some people. How bad is your candida?Are you doing any antifungals or other protocols for that?Perhaps try that first, before beginning LDN. Mara

[Guest guest]

Good advice from Mara re: getting candida overgrowth under

control with anti-fungals. I am using a product called Lauricidin, which is

simply monolaurate from coconut. www.lauricidin.com

Plus, no honey and eating low carb. LDN tends to aggravate candida (I don’t

know why). Oh, another anti-fungal is Saccharomyces bouldardii, a

community-minded yeast, that, according to Marilyn “eats candida for

lunch”. I only take 1/day and got it from KirkmanLabs.com

Other anti-fungals include coconut oil, oil of oregano, olive

leaf extract, grapefruit seed extract, Diflucan, Nystatin.

So far I am doing well with the Lauricidin and coconut oil (and

low carb).

LDN, as Mara said, can be taken with 10 mg. steroid, anything

over 10mg then becomes contraindicated because steroids are immune suppressants

and LDN is a immune modulator and they would cancel each other out.

Carol

From:

BTVC-SCD [mailto:BTVC-SCD ] On Behalf Of Christy

Shaw

Couple questions on the LDN. I’ve read that it should not be taken

with steroids. I wonder if this is pharmacological or physiological

doses? I’m weaning off Medrol now, down to 4.5 mg, so it’s a

physiological dose.

Also, I read that LDN can be ineffective if you have candida issues. I

do. L Do

you know if this is a total deal-breaker?

[Guest guest]

Hi Christy

My dad is on LDN and he also has hashimotos. He loves it and would recommend it to anyone. But the biggest change in his health was getting on the right thyroid medication. He is no longer constipated. You sound very hypo to me.

Sky and her Dad

To: BTVC-SCD Sent: Sat, 21 November, 2009 7:19:41 AMSubject: RE: Premature aging

Thank you Carol. This is very encouraging.My skin snaps back, but then again my eyes are always red and dry, I look gaunt around my eyes, under my eyes is all lines and crepes, I urinate all the time, and my veins stick out grossly all over my arms and a few other places. I LOOK dehydrated, for sure. And chronic constipation, all that. Makes me think that I am very possibly dehydrated.I really want to look into LDN. My gut trouble is yet undiagnosed (years ago it was “IBS†but I have a colonoscopy in Jan for new evaluation). But I do have Hashi’s and many allergies and food intolerances, so LDN does sound up my avenue. Now the problem is finding a doc who will be on board.

_,_._,___

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[Guest guest]

Thank you Mara!

> What is the difference

- not familiar with the terminology?

Physiological is the amount your adrenals would

output, where pharmacological is a higher dose for other purposes.

I’m actually on it for adrenal support. I started on Cortef (HC)

but burned through it too fast, so doc switched me to Medrol.

> Anyway, you can use it

with 10 mg prednisone - that's the lowest level that appears

helpful.

> So if Medrol is like

prednisone in strength - then you can use it at your current level.

Medrol

is 5x stronger than HC, while prednisone is 4x stronger. So if 10 mg

prednisone is equivalent to 40 mg HC and 4.5 mg Medrol is equivalent to 22.5 mg

HC, then I think I’m in the clear!!

>>

Also, I read that LDN can be ineffective if you have candida issues. I

do. L Do you know if this is a total deal-breaker?

> It appears to block the efficacy in

some people.

> How bad is your candida?

I

don’t know honestly. I’ve been off all carbs since May.

I started this diet about 5 weeks ago. I’d imagine it’s not

too bad by now, but I have added back some winter squash which I may want to

eliminate.

> Are you doing any antifungals or

other protocols for that?

Just coconut oil and probiotics at the

moment. I have oil of oregano caps that I can use, though.

> Perhaps try that first, before

beginning LDN.

OK, thanks so much!

Christy

[Guest guest]

I only started to get some little crepe like lines around my eyes this year (I'm

34). It's rather depressing, because I've always looked much younger then my age

(in high school, I looked about 12). I don't really know how I look compared to

other 34 year olds though, because I mostly just see old people where I live.

Holly

Crohn's

SCD 12/01/08

[Guest guest]

Hi Carol:

May I ask ...what kind of coconut oil do you use on your skin? Since the cancer beast has taken up residence in my being my skin is dry and lifeless.

TIA!

Hugs,

abhi

[Guest guest]

Hi abhi,

I use whatever I have on hand for cooking and eating – any

kind of virgin coconut oil is good. I prefer the brand called Tropical

Traditions, but I have used other brands too. Whatever is on hand in your

kitchen.

I am sorry to hear of the cancer. Have you looked into LDN for

cancer? www.LowDoseNaltrexone.org

Carol

CD 21 yrs SCD 5 yrs

From:

BTVC-SCD [mailto:BTVC-SCD ] On Behalf Of abhinj@...

May I ask ...what kind of coconut oil do you use on your skin? Since the

cancer beast has taken up residence in my being my skin is dry and lifeless.

[Guest guest]

i slathered some on today and wasn't real shiny, i must be really dry - my AK

says it weakens my body though and i never tolerate it well when eating so i'm a

bit nervous to put on a lot - are you ok with it internally too??

eileen

21 months scd

>

> Hi abhi,

>

> I use whatever I have on hand for cooking and eating - any kind of virgin

> coconut oil is good. I prefer the brand called Tropical Traditions, but I

> have used other brands too. Whatever is on hand in your kitchen.

>

> I am sorry to hear of the cancer. Have you looked into LDN for cancer?

> www.LowDoseNaltrexone.org

>

> Carol

>

> CD 21 yrs SCD 5 yrs

>

>

>

> From: BTVC-SCD [mailto:BTVC-SCD ] On Behalf

> Of abhinj@...

> May I ask ...what kind of coconut oil do you use on your skin? Since the

> cancer beast has taken up residence in my being my skin is dry and lifeless.

>

[Guest guest]

Now I am tolerant internally of coconut oil. At first, using

Spectrum VCO, I was not tolerant – it made my throat hurt and feel

scratchy. Since I switched to Tropical Traditions VCO I have no reaction. Don’t

know if it is the brand or if whatever was going on in my throat resolved

itself. I have no clue!

I would just slather it on and see what happens, if anything. I

don’t see how it could hurt, unless you have a allergic reaction like a

rash where you’ve applied it. If that happens then wash it off I guess.

I must have oily skin because I also have sebbhoreic dermatitis

on my face, a stubborn yeast. I started applying coconut oil to my face to see

if it would help kill the yeast. It helps some.

Carol

From: BTVC-SCD

[mailto:BTVC-SCD ] On Behalf Of blackguitarmake

i slathered some on today and wasn't real

shiny, i must be really dry - my AK says it weakens my body though and i never

tolerate it well when eating so i'm a bit nervous to put on a lot - are you ok

with it internally too??

eileen

21 months scd

[Guest guest]

isn't that a celiac rash??? also what about nystatin cream on your face- helps

my kids all the time - and for me when breastfeeding - i have tropical

traditions but will keep at it - so dry from thyroid off too -think olive oil

would clog pores??

thanks Eileen

>

> Now I am tolerant internally of coconut oil. At first, using Spectrum VCO, I

> was not tolerant - it made my throat hurt and feel scratchy. Since I

> switched to Tropical Traditions VCO I have no reaction. Don't know if it is

> the brand or if whatever was going on in my throat resolved itself. I have

> no clue!

>

> I would just slather it on and see what happens, if anything. I don't see

> how it could hurt, unless you have a allergic reaction like a rash where

> you've applied it. If that happens then wash it off I guess.

>

> I must have oily skin because I also have sebbhoreic dermatitis on my face,

> a stubborn yeast. I started applying coconut oil to my face to see if it

> would help kill the yeast. It helps some.

>

> Carol

>

> From: BTVC-SCD [mailto:BTVC-SCD ] On Behalf

> Of blackguitarmake

>

> i slathered some on today and wasn't real shiny, i must be really dry - my

> AK says it weakens my body though and i never tolerate it well when eating

> so i'm a bit nervous to put on a lot - are you ok with it internally too??

> eileen

> 21 months scd

>

[Guest guest]

Eileen,For what it is worth, East Indians use coconut oil for their hair and skin. My husband is from India and had really dry skin as a child. His mother would slather him up and let him run around a bit and then plunk him in the bath. Go figure the order -- oil first then bath, but at 38 he still has incredibly soft skin! Amelia

[Guest guest]

I don’t know if seborrheic dermatitis is a celiac rash. It

is caused by the same yeast as causes dandruff. But I don’t have

dandruff. It appeared on my face after I had an outbreak of shingle’s 3

years ago. Can Nystatin cream be bought OTC? If so, what brand do you use?

Are you on thyroid med?

I’ve no idea about olive oil clogging pores or not. I

wonder about smelling like an olive press. With the coconut oil at least I

smell like I’m vacationing on a lush, tropical isle! All I need is a SCD

legal white rum drink with a paper umbrella in it! Just imaging that makes me

go ahhhh…

Carol

From:

BTVC-SCD [mailto:BTVC-SCD ] On Behalf Of blackguitarmaker

isn't that a celiac rash??? also what about

nystatin cream on your face- helps my kids all the time - and for me when

breastfeeding - i have tropical traditions but will keep at it - so dry from

thyroid off too -think olive oil would clog pores??

thanks Eileen

[Guest guest]

Those of us with thin dry skin get little crepey wrinkles a lot

earlier. Also if you are thinner. That is one advantage of being

plumper, it fills out the face, sigh.

[Guest guest]

My dad absolutely swears by the new Head and Shoulders blue bottled seborrheic dandruff shampoo. He had a bunch of related fungal things going on - dandruff, nailfungal stuff, some other skin stuff he had had for years - and he says it got rid of everything.It is really strong smelling however. So be warned. MaraI don’t know if seborrheic dermatitis is a celiac rash. It is caused by the same yeast as causes dandruff. But I don’t have dandruff. It appeared on my face after I had an outbreak of shingle’s 3 years ago. Can Nystatin cream be bought OTC? If so, what brand do you use?

[Guest guest]

cool - who said 38 needs to be wrinkly -LOL - you know my best friend's family

is from India - she's always had awesome skin - go figure!

eileen

>

> Eileen,

>

> For what it is worth, East Indians use coconut oil for their hair and skin. 

My husband is from India and had really dry skin as  a child.  His mother would

slather him up and let him run around a bit and then plunk him in the bath.  Go

figure the order -- oil first then bath, but at 38 he still has incredibly soft

skin! 

>

> Amelia

>

[Guest guest]

LOL - maybe I'm dreaming of days gone by and garlic knots and pizza - LOL -

coconut sounds more appealing than olive oil though

- this is prescription nystatin " generic mycalog 2 cream " I think the doc calls

in

I was confusing it with DH -celiacs rash - oops

eileen 21 months scd

>

> I don't know if seborrheic dermatitis is a celiac rash. It is caused by the

> same yeast as causes dandruff. But I don't have dandruff. It appeared on my

> face after I had an outbreak of shingle's 3 years ago. Can Nystatin cream be

> bought OTC? If so, what brand do you use?

>

> Are you on thyroid med?

>

> I've no idea about olive oil clogging pores or not. I wonder about smelling

> like an olive press. With the coconut oil at least I smell like I'm

> vacationing on a lush, tropical isle! All I need is a SCD legal white rum

> drink with a paper umbrella in it! Just imaging that makes me go ahhhh.

>

> Carol

>

>

>

> From: BTVC-SCD [mailto:BTVC-SCD ] On Behalf

> Of blackguitarmaker

>

> isn't that a celiac rash??? also what about nystatin cream on your face-

> helps my kids all the time - and for me when breastfeeding - i have tropical

> traditions but will keep at it - so dry from thyroid off too -think olive

> oil would clog pores??

> thanks Eileen

>

[Guest guest]

I sometimes get a scratchy throat from coconut oil too. I wonder why? I've

always used Spectrum Organic Virgin Coconut Oil.

Holly

Crohn's

SCD 12/01/08

>

> Now I am tolerant internally of coconut oil. At first, using Spectrum VCO, I

> was not tolerant - it made my throat hurt and feel scratchy. Since I

> switched to Tropical Traditions VCO I have no reaction. Don't know if it is

> the brand or if whatever was going on in my throat resolved itself. I have

> no clue!

>

> I would just slather it on and see what happens, if anything. I don't see

> how it could hurt, unless you have a allergic reaction like a rash where

> you've applied it. If that happens then wash it off I guess.

>

> I must have oily skin because I also have sebbhoreic dermatitis on my face,

> a stubborn yeast. I started applying coconut oil to my face to see if it

> would help kill the yeast. It helps some.

>

> Carol