Re: Please help... So constipated

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Over six years ago I was diagnosed with a functional upper GI disorder that also

affects motility. In other words, among other symptoms I also deal with chronic

constipation. Because of my having Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction along with

mild gastroparesis I have to be super-careful with fiber and fats. My

gastroenterologist has given me a " lecture " on the dangers of fiber in my case,

and has said frequently that our digestions don't require as much insoluble

fiber as many current practioners recommend.

Anyway, I've done extremely well on SCD for six years, and with the help of two

supplements, do well without medication to increase motility. In my case, a

disturbed gut ecology contributed to a lot of my constipation problems, so time

on SCD has taken care of that. However I am left with poor motility. So I take

Miralax daily (and it does take 3 to 5 days initially to become effective), and

I supplement magnesium daily. I use the magnesium more for preventing severe

muscle cramps, but it does help with the constipation issue [grin].

I did have to experiment with all of my SCD foods, to find those that either

didn't trigger upper GI reactions, or didn't increase my constipation. For

example I don't eat more that one serving of a nut flour muffin or bread per

day; don't eat any high-carb veggies; don't eat dairy or dried beans. But I can

eat a lot of those foods my digestion and body will tolerate, and my chronic

symptoms remain minimal most of the time.

I'm learning more about gut dysbiosis and how profound the impacts from it are

on our health, not just our digestion. SCD helps significantly in restoring our

gut ecology, so I'd suggest you give SCD a try. I've found grains and starchy

vegetables make things a whole lot worse, and I don't require insoluble fiber to

keep my digestion functioning.

Keep asking questions, though. We all have to experiment to figure out what

foods and supplements work best for each of us.

Kim M.

SCD 6 years

Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction 6+ years

neurological deterioration 3+ years

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> Does anyone think I should 1. Take more psyllium husk (I was taking about

1tsp), 2. Put lentils into my diet for good fiber (I'd soak them), 3. add

soaked oatmeal, 4. ????

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> I think I need the milk of mag just to get things moving. I can't decide if

the scd is more for those with loose stools and not for constipation. Please

tell me your thoughts. I'm a very good cook and willing to do whatever it takes

to heal my gut.

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> Sorry so long.

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