Moving from GFCF to SCD - how to decide?

[Guest guest]

Hi -

We have been GFCF for 7 years. Our son is 12 and we are now seeing

more aggressive behavior and are trying to decide whether we should try

the specific carb diet (he has always had GI issues, and the diet and

prescription antacids and antihistamines have really helped) or an SSRI.

Has anyone here transitioned from GFCF to SCD as a response to behavior

problems? Did it help? I worry that trying the new diet will

exacerbate our behavior problems, but am willing to do it if it will

help him and we can somehow manage to keep the rest of the family on a

more traditional regimen.

Some doctors are recommending meds - can you take an SSRI and still do

SCD?

Any thoughts or experiences to share?

Thanks

Stcampbell

[Guest guest]

Hi,

Yes! My son (8 years old) was on a strict GFCF diet for over 2 years before

trying the SCD only 3 1/2 months ago. He was very hyperactive, had major

impulse control problems & tantrumed frequently each day. He has improved

greatly, is following directions and tantrums about once per week, rather than

multiple times per day. I highly recommend trying it. I kept him casein free

for the 1st month, then began giving him the SCD goat yogurt, starting with

1/8th of a teaspoon. He is on 3 teaspoons per day now, spaced throughout the

day. I'm also giving him the SCD legal cheese. My son didn't even have

noticeable GI issues (except challenging behaviors!)

I'm not familiar with SSRI, so I can't speak to that, but I'm sure others have

experience with that one. If you have any other questions, please feel free to

e-mail me off-list.

Keli

Moving from GFCF to SCD - how to decide?

Hi -

We have been GFCF for 7 years. Our son is 12 and we are now seeing

more aggressive behavior and are trying to decide whether we should try

the specific carb diet (he has always had GI issues, and the diet and

prescription antacids and antihistamines have really helped) or an SSRI.

Has anyone here transitioned from GFCF to SCD as a response to behavior

problems? Did it help? I worry that trying the new diet will

exacerbate our behavior problems, but am willing to do it if it will

help him and we can somehow manage to keep the rest of the family on a

more traditional regimen.

Some doctors are recommending meds - can you take an SSRI and still do

SCD?

Any thoughts or experiences to share?

Thanks

Stcampbell

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>

> Hi -

>

> We have been GFCF for 7 years. Our son is 12 and we are now seeing

> more aggressive behavior and are trying to decide whether we should try

> the specific carb diet (he has always had GI issues, and the diet and

> prescription antacids and antihistamines have really helped) or an SSRI.

>

> Has anyone here transitioned from GFCF to SCD as a response to behavior

> problems? Did it help? I worry that trying the new diet will

> exacerbate our behavior problems, but am willing to do it if it will

> help him and we can somehow manage to keep the rest of the family on a

> more traditional regimen.

>

>

About 80% of the families on Pecanbread have migrated from GFCF. Some attained

progress there but then reached a plateau. SCD has fewer followers than GFCF but

a

higher success rate. Since you are already Gluten Free, it should not be too

difficult to

follow the added restriction of starch and sugar and learn that SCD dairy is not

mandatory

but is an option with promising benefits. A one month trial is usually

suggested.

The digestive system is linked to brain function so it is reasonable to expect

behavioral

and digestive improvement.

You will receive good guidance and support on Pecanbread.

Carol F.

SCD 7 years, Celiac

[Guest guest]

Hi there,

With all means if he is having violent tantrums and not doing well with the GFCF

diet; with all the success that some are having with SCD, I would say GO FOR IT,

but for some the transition is not going to be easy. Well worth it...but not

easy.

There is definitely a bad gut bug connection to our aggressive behavior and " bad

behavior " and " melt downs " in this house. Many that have gone SCD have had

success with diminishing the out bursts and liability and mood swings with SCD.

YOU best bet is to use the YOGURT though. It is suggested that some wait....but

we went by the BTVC book. It is up to you. WE came to the SCD solution Casein

free and starch free. I did not trust the yogurt as you may feel at this

moment. Yet it is after we added the yogurt that we saw the best results in

diminishing some of the ASD issues we suffered from, like tantrums and

irrational aggression.

I learned that casein in the 24 hour fermented goat or cow yogurt is ok. Go to

www.pecanbread.com<http://www.pecanbread.com/> and read about how Elaine shared

that the casein is denatured and that it looses the molecular shape and

structure that causes reactions. Most start with the goat yogurt if they are

ASD. Some even drip it to make it more tolerable to begin with.

Because casein is denatured, it may no longer cause a exorphine or allergic

reaction, but it can caused a " die off " reaction. This is the " transition "

that you will need help with. It is also known as " herxheimer reaction " . It is

the withdrawal, flu like symptoms that most go through when SCD starts to starve

out the bad gut bugs that where fermenting from the gluten free diet. This

yogurt fills the gut with good gut bugs that forces the bad ones out. This can

make one feel rather sick, and should not be confused with intolerance with the

yogurt. These toxins can temporarily make behavior worse. Soaks in Epsom Salts

Baths and Activated Charcoal can help with this. Some build up slowly with the

yogurt because of this. Some wait until the third month to even add it. IT is

up to you. If you do not start with the yogurt you will need a SCD acidophilus,

and a good probiotic. But always keep in mind...that the yogurt is the key to

most having the success that they have had. It is more powerful than the best

probiotic powders out there.

God Bless your healing journey,

Antoinette and family