Guest guest Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 Hi all! I'm fairly new to SCD and the group. My impression so far is that most folks here suffer from Crohns/UC. My reason for going SCD is " IBS " ( a label I don't much like because it's somewhat meaningless). Symptom-wise my problems for the past 11 years have been big-time bloating (intestinal gas AND fluid retention in reaction to eating) and constipation. (Not hard stools, just loss of peristalsis without the use of laxatives). Before discovering SCD I had severly limited my diet for a long time due to my inability to digest " anything " . SCD feels like a get-out-of -jail card - you mean I can actually eat fruit and veggies at some point ?? Whohoo! I would be interested in the experience and success of anyone with a similar symptom-picture with SCD, as I can't really relate to the difficulties with diarrhea etc. Also, I would assume that IBS would represent somewhat less severe intestinal damage than a condition that includes bleeding, am I right? If so, could one expect to advance through the stages a bit faster, and are there any special considerations re: diet since diarrhea is not a problem but would actually be welcome (in moderation, not diminishing the hardship of a condition that includes severe D, of course)?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 I think it is relative. IBS does not damage the gut like IBD does, but the symptoms can be as debilitating, IMHO. I think the SCD is an excellent approach to IBS. My mother has wicked IBS as does my H, but neither of them are interested in the dietary approach. I felt like SCD was my only hope, having been diagnosed with UC. Maybe mine was more serious- for the bleeding, but they are generally more symptomatic than I am because they eat whatever they want, and something can set them off quickly. My mom gave me one of her books " IBS NO MORE " which was based on the dietary approach- very similar to SCD- limiting certain carbs to prevent " bad " bacterial overgrowth. She had no interest in trying it. I would say for you, treat the symptoms regardless of whether it is IBD or IBS. The best approach to SCD is slow- keep a diary- and advance as tolerated- or back up if you go to far. Your body will tell you. I don't think there is a specific course for IBD vs IBS- we are all different. The point is for all of us to feel better and heal in our own way. PJ > > Hi all! > I'm fairly new to SCD and the group. My impression so far is that most folks here suffer from Crohns/UC. My reason for going SCD is " IBS " ( a label I don't much like because it's somewhat meaningless). Symptom-wise my problems for the past 11 years have been big-time bloating (intestinal gas AND fluid retention in reaction to eating) and constipation. (Not hard stools, just loss of peristalsis without the use of laxatives). Before discovering SCD I had severly limited my diet for a long time due to my inability to digest " anything " . SCD feels like a get-out-of -jail card - you mean I can actually eat fruit and veggies at some point ?? Whohoo! > > I would be interested in the experience and success of anyone with a similar symptom-picture with SCD, as I can't really relate to the difficulties with diarrhea etc. > > Also, I would assume that IBS would represent somewhat less severe intestinal damage than a condition that includes bleeding, am I right? If so, could one expect to advance through the stages a bit faster, and are there any special considerations re: diet since diarrhea is not a problem but would actually be welcome (in moderation, not diminishing the hardship of a condition that includes severe D, of course)?? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 Hi all! I'm fairly new to SCD and the group. My impression so far is that most folks here suffer from Crohns/UC. My reason for going SCD is " IBS " ( a label I don't much like because it's somewhat meaningless). Symptom-wise my problems for the past 11 years have been big-time bloating (intestinal gas AND fluid retention in reaction to eating) and constipation. (Not hard stools, just loss of peristalsis without the use of laxatives). Before discovering SCD I had severly limited my diet for a long time due to my inability to digest " anything " . SCD feels like a get-out-of -jail card - you mean I can actually eat fruit and veggies at some point ?? Whohoo! I would be interested in the experience and success of anyone with a similar symptom-picture with SCD, as I can't really relate to the difficulties with diarrhea etc. I came to SCD from IBS and though I don't have exactly the variety you do, I was mixed. Never knew if it would be a C day, or a " loose " day though I've never had the runny D most people talk about. I, too, pretty much had learned what I could eat except I was using rice as a " bland base " to calm the IBS down, which it did not. Once I gave up the rice things calmed down quite a lot and fairly soon. I eat a ton of fruit. Doesn't seem reasonable with IBS but it's my best food group. Fruit, salads, plain roasted or boiled poultry, olive oil, almond butter and some nuts in my salads. Once in awhile I use winter squash but I havent had squash for so long I tend to forget that I can. Anyhow, things are definitely better, calmer, with SCD. I will, however, be very slow about introducing new foods, and for me that includes things like dairy and eggs that have given me trouble for a long time. I don't see offhand why SCD wouldn't help you; seems like it's worth a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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