Bloating

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If you are following the scd, and you get a

" reaction " (bloating/nausea'indigestion)....is this normal? part of the healing

process?...or is the scd not working?

also, are peas legal?

A question for the experienced scd people.........why would i crave almonds, or

just fats in general? Does the bacteria want the fat?

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or there are hemorrhoids) or from ulcers in the colon. If it is bright red, it

is coming from lower in the colon near the rectum, but if darker red or brown,

it is from higher up the colon.

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> To: BTVC-SCD

> Sent: Fri, May 7, 2010 5:23:19 PM

> Subject: Why does B occur?

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> My BM's have finally been taking better shape, but I still sometimes strain

and notice B, this past week. I tend to overeat so I'm sure I need to add more

nutritious veggies in and smaller meal-sizes, but is it always indicitave of

inflammation?

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> Asacol, Purinethol

> Freeda Vitamins, L. Acidophilus, S.Boulardii

> Symptoms finally improving

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[Guest guest]

Bloating,

nausea, general indigestion, all indicate a problem with one or more foods you’ve

eaten. Bloating is a sign of fermentation, which means foods are not being

completely broken down. Supplements can also trigger problems that

cause digestive upsets. When I get this sort of reaction I consider foods

and supplements equally. Keeping a food log helps during the first year

on SCD, so you can track things and make connections.

It

isn’t a question of SCD working or not working, but rather you have

swallowed something that your digestion can’t yet cope with. There

is much individual variation in the tolerance of foods depending on your

particular body and where you are in the healing process. Many of the

foods permitted on SCD may not be tolerated by your digestion depending on

where you are in healing. Or you may be using a food or supplement that

contains illegal ingredients which are causing a problem.

The

solution to the problem, regardless of the source, is to stop all supplements and

go back to the intro. diet for a day or two. If the problems persist, then fall

back to clear liquids. If problem still persists, head for your

doctor. But if you feel better once you are back on your intro. diet

foods, then you can assume the problem is either a food or supplement. If

you think you know the problem food, then don’t reintroduce it for a

while. Start adding back foods, one at a time and see if you can identify

the problem food. Make sure there is nothing illegal in the foods you are

consuming. If nothing seems to be causing a reaction, then start

adding back any supplements you have been taking, one at a time, waiting a week

or two before adding another supplement.

Green

peas are legal, but can be considered more difficult to digest. They are

high in carbs/sugars, so can cause problems.

I

have to eat low-fat because of my digestive dysfunctions. Yet my body

will get cravings for fat, so I have a spoonful of peanut butter which satisfies

the craving and only triggers mild nausea. (I live with chronic nausea

[sigh]) The other sources of fat cause more problems for my upper GI.

I’d give in to your craving for fats, as long as you find a source of fat

that is also easy to digest. Eating whole nuts isn’t recommended

unless you have been symptom-free for a year or so. But using a spoonful

of olive oil or coconut oil in a vegetable dressing, or making a recipe using

nut butter will help your cravings. Some people just swallow a teaspoon

of coconut oil once in a while. You may need to add more fats to

your food choices, using olive oil or another oil to cook with, or eating a

meat or fish higher in fat content, making a salad dressing to use on your

cooked vegetables, and so on.

Bacterial

or fungal induced-cravings are usually for foods high in carbs/sugars, things

like nut flour muffins or fruit. Bacteria and candida want carbs, not

fat.

Kim M.

SCD 6 years

Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction 6+ years

neurological & spinal deterioration 3+ years

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If

you are following the scd, and you get a " reaction " (bloating/nausea'indigestion)....is

this normal? part of the healing process?...or is the scd not working?

also, arepeas legal?

A question for the experienced scd people.........why would i crave almonds, or

just fats in general? Does the bacteria want the fat?