Re/ Crohn's, Female Issues and ALL of Us Females...

[Guest guest]

Gang,

I don't have Crohn's but I've sure had my share of female issues

related to this all. One of the main ones has been that historically

if I (close your ears, n and Marilyn) cheat very much... and,

for me, that could be what's legal for the rest of you. We're talking

almond flour, a little honey, an extra piece of fruit or even squash!

.... if I should do stuff like that... for, let's say, 24 hr... I'll

get diarrhea. And if I get serious diarrhea I get a period... even

though I'm WELL into menopause.

Also, infractions such as the above seem to make my candida flare and

it, I think, may produce hormones... 'cause I can't take the dosage

of bioidentical hormones that my doc wants me to w/o causing a period.

It all seems to be such a delicate balance down there... and flora

and hormones are really related, in my book.

Then there's weight gain. I told Dr. Mabray when I was last in that

if I get over 128 (I'm 5' 6 3/4 " ) I start having problems. His

response: " That's very perceptive of you! It's the case with ALL of

us!! If we gain weight around our waist it affects our hormone

balance. But I'm so impressed that you're sensitive enough to NOTICE

it! " Fat can produce estrogen, affect blood sugar and insulin

production... and who knows what all else!!!

Input welcomed!!!

Artful Carol

Former me: From babyhood - CFS, Depression, Candida, Severe Chemical,

Inhalent, and Food Allergies. Current me: Global Carb and Fungal

Problems well-controlled past 30 yr. by extremely low-carb

allergy/anti-yeast diet, SCD 01/05. After 35 yr. of allergy shots

haven't needed them ever since! Magnesium/Vits A, B, D, E/Evening

Primrose, Fish, Olive, and Other Oils, Lecithin. 2 grown kids

recovered from serious developmental problems which I believe were

fungally-caused.

[Guest guest]

I only weigh 100 pounds, and am 5'4 " , yet I have a huge fat roll around my

belly. No butt, no hips, but huge gut makes it very hard to find clothing that

fits! The waistband always pushes uncomfortable into my fat roll when I sit

down. If I were a healthy weight for my height, I can't imagine how big my waist

would be (all weight gain goes to the gut and boobs, everything else remains

bony/skinny). I wonder if I could have too much estrogen, even though I'm not

overweight?

Holly

Crohn's

SCD 12/01/08

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> Then there's weight gain. I told Dr. Mabray when I was last in that

> if I get over 128 (I'm 5' 6 3/4 " ) I start having problems. His

> response: " That's very perceptive of you! It's the case with ALL of

> us!! If we gain weight around our waist it affects our hormone

> balance. But I'm so impressed that you're sensitive enough to NOTICE

> it! " Fat can produce estrogen, affect blood sugar and insulin

> production... and who knows what all else!!!

>

> Input welcomed!!!

>

> Artful Carol

>

[Guest guest]

I think where we gain weight is hereditary. Men gain belly fat too, so it is not

necessarily estrogen. You can build up muscle with exercise, and that might help

build up arms and legs. I know that there has been discussion on this board

about lack of energy, but even walking- with small hand weights- will help.

PJ

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> > Then there's weight gain. I told Dr. Mabray when I was last in that

> > if I get over 128 (I'm 5' 6 3/4 " ) I start having problems. His

> > response: " That's very perceptive of you! It's the case with ALL of

> > us!! If we gain weight around our waist it affects our hormone

> > balance. But I'm so impressed that you're sensitive enough to NOTICE

> > it! " Fat can produce estrogen, affect blood sugar and insulin

> > production... and who knows what all else!!!

> >

> > Input welcomed!!!

> >

> > Artful Carol

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Ha, ha Holly... I am laughing WITH you. Me too! I am just under 5' and weigh

around 92. But I still have my belly roll! (Although I prefer to call it my

" cheese belly " ). I have always had it... along with the boobs. But everywhere

else... it's like " where'd my butt go??? " I guess that's why they invented Spanx

-Joanna

SCD 9/2009, Crohn's 1992, 30mg Prednisone

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> > > Then there's weight gain. I told Dr. Mabray when I was last in that

> > > if I get over 128 (I'm 5' 6 3/4 " ) I start having problems. His

> > > response: " That's very perceptive of you! It's the case with ALL of

> > > us!! If we gain weight around our waist it affects our hormone

> > > balance. But I'm so impressed that you're sensitive enough to NOTICE

> > > it! " Fat can produce estrogen, affect blood sugar and insulin

> > > production... and who knows what all else!!!

> > >

> > > Input

welcomed!!!

> > >

> > > Artful

Carol

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[Guest guest]

Does anybody know if anything can be to help insulin resistance?Check out Mark's Daily Apple online. It's a blog, and it seems like practically all they talk about is insulin resistance! =) Cheers!Alyssa 16 yo UC April 2008, dx Sept 2008SCD June 2009 (restarted)Azathioprine 75 mg 1x per dayPrednisone 15 mg 1x per day (trying to wean!!!!)

[Guest guest]

Thanks for everyone's input on this issue! It looks like I may just have to

learn to live with a tubby tummy. There are several tubby tummies on my dad's

side of the family, the same side that has all the other crappy health issues

that I inherited. Blech!

I tried low carb once a few months ago. It didn't have any effect on my tummy

size though. Even now, I don't exactly eat high carb. Exercise...GAH...how I

loathe you! Especially this time of year. Walking in 115 degree heat? No thanks.

My parents have rec center memberships, but those things are too much money for

me (plus, I'm grossed out from the stories my parents have told about the

disgusting things people do there). I think I'm trying to rationalize my way out

of exercising ;-).

I do take a birth control pill, which could mess with my hormones. But I'm

fairly certain my gut pre-dated the pill. I'm going to ask my gyno if she'll

test my blood for estogen, testosterone, etc. when I see her in November, just

in case.

Holly

Crohn's

SCD 12/01/08

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> Holly,

> Figure types are pretty much set in our genes, I think. I have been

> sewing and designing patterns, etc, for nearly sixty years now

> (yikes!). When young and studying this stuff, they taught us that

> there were three figure types for women: the curvy, small-waisted

> " X " shape; the triangle and inverted triangle shape, and the

> straight up and down rectangular shape. But a few years ago, they

> added your shape: slender to skinny but with a tummy, recognizing

> that a number of women simply are this shape. I don't think it has

> anything to do with age, hormones, or even weight, particularly. My

> MIL was this shape all her life. Of course, this may or may not be

> consoling if it's hard to find clothes to fit!

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> > I only weigh 100 pounds, and am 5'4 " , yet I have a huge fat roll

> around my belly. No butt, no hips, but huge gut makes it very hard to

> find clothing that fits! The waistband always pushes uncomfortable

> into my fat roll when I sit down. If I were a healthy weight for my

> height, I can't imagine how big my waist would be (all weight gain

> goes to the gut and boobs, everything else remains bony/skinny). I

> wonder if I could have too much estrogen, even though I'm not overweight?

> >

> > Holly

>

[Guest guest]

Joanna, we just may be long lost butt-less sisters! I used to have to wear boys

pants, because the women's pants were all high-waisted, full-hipped, big-butted,

and came no where near to fitting me. Thank God hiphuggers came into style, and

may they never go out!

Holly

Crohn's

SCD 12/01/08

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> Ha, ha Holly... I am laughing WITH you. Me too! I am just under 5' and weigh

around 92. But I still have my belly roll! (Although I prefer to call it my

" cheese belly " ). I have always had it... along with the boobs. But everywhere

else... it's like " where'd my butt go??? " I guess that's why they invented Spanx

> -Joanna

> SCD 9/2009, Crohn's 1992, 30mg Prednisone

[Guest guest]

As I understand it, Holly doesn't want to lose weight as she is very thin

already, mostly firm and tighten stomach muscles. Or in an ideal world

redistribute it.

Mar

> Quickie note: Pilates is wonderful but you have to do cardio as well. I made

the stupid mistake of only doing pilates and yes, my core got stronger and that

was awesome but I gained weight because I wasn't doing anything to burn the fat.

My pants stopped fitting! I won't make that mistake again! I felt like such an

idiot when someone told me what I was doing wrong.

> Stacey

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>> try pilates - to build up your core strength and muscles. I'm sure there

>> are classes around for not that much - or you can get a dvd and do it in

>> your own home.

[Guest guest]

That's correct, I could stand to gain a few more pounds. A redistribution of

what I have would be awesome though! Maybe I should take up belly dancing to

work the ol' gut off? They actually have exercise DVDs for this.

Holly

Crohn's

SCD 12/01/08

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> >> try pilates - to build up your core strength and muscles. I'm sure there

> >> are classes around for not that much - or you can get a dvd and do it in

> >> your own home.

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