Hey everyone,

To cut a very long story short, my GI tract is a mess. I have an unspecified Inflammatory Bowel Disease where I get severely constipated and go into malabsorption. This is triggered by so many food allergens and sensitivities that I have had to resort to eating the same thing nearly every day. I can't tolerate gluten, dairy, most gluten free grains (brown rice is okay if I cook it to mush), animal protein, oils, nuts, sugar, etc. etc...

My BMI is around 16

I'm wondering if there are any foods or weight gain supplements/shakes out there that are allergen free and easy to digest. I've been looking high and low for a shake that's dairy free that is formulated for people with malabsorption and impaired digestion, but most are made with milk. The best I've found is Peptamen, made by Nestle, which is formulated for people with impaired absorption and intestinal damage/irritation, and even has a special oil in it for people who can't absorb oils like myself, but it's made with whey protein.

Any suggestions would be much appreciated Thanks so much!

Avocados are high in calories (healthy fats). Full-fat coconut milk has more than 800 calories per can. I like to blend it with frozen fruit for a smoothie I've lost more than 30 pounds over the last six months, but it's finally stabilizing. Thank goodness! My BMI is 21.

By the way... have you considered other health conditions (diabetes, hyperthyroidism, Addison's) that might be contributing to your weight loss?

sprouting or soaking your grains can make them much more digestible, I too have mild problems with rice but soaking my rice has made that go away. You can try it with quinoa, buckwheat, any grain or seed you have mild reactions too. Google soaking grains and lots will come up.

You can try chia seed, I put them in smoothies

Also some people who can't have cow dairy can tolerate goat dairy, if you can have that, goat milk kefir would be more digestible

I would have to advise against eating the same thing everyday. I know it must be difficult if you are allergic to a lot of things but I think that is partly how allergies form, by consuming too much of one thing and not eating a balanced diet.

Also, potatoes without the skin are very good for weight gain. They're easy to digest, full of minerals like potassium and fill you up for a short time. Take a look --> http://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefit...-of-potato.html

Hi,

I've struggled with multiple food sensitivities and allergies which got worse after stopping gluten six years ago (I have celiac disease-blood and biopsy verified). You might try the rice protein based Mediclear. It's expensive but it has a lot of healing 'stuff' in it. I've tried treatment for sibo small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (xifaxan, two rounds of 30 days at 400 m.g. per day, then one round of 1200 m.g. daily for 10 days) with some improvement of symptoms but it has not cured the problem. I also did a round of Diflucan (an antifungal) and that led to some improvement too.

What has helped me somewhat is the amino acid l-glutamine. I take 500+ milligrams a day. (many people take much more that that) It reduces the 'leaky gut' problem and reduces food sensitivity symptoms. Also, digestive enzymes, I take Digest Gold. Also, probiotics. I usually take Renew Life, Udo's Choice Adult Blend and Bowel Blend (Bifidobacterium especially because I have an overgrowth of normal bad bacteria in the bowel that the Bifido fights/controls). I have tried the mega probiotic VSL-3 but I don't think it does any more for me than the others. Also, transdermal vitamins since I tend to run low on vitamin B's and magnesium. I take high doses of the other things I don't absorb very well from diet but does not come in a transdermal form: Vitamin D, iron, zinc, calcium, and some minerals. I also take l-tyrosine, about 500 m.g. per day for low energy and brain fogginess.

Finally, I also take transdermal USP natural progesterone as I am in mid-life and it helps to balance my hormones. I notice my other food sensitivity symptoms are improved when my hormones are more balanced. Good luck to you. Be patient. Rest. Pursue mindfulness/meditation or other practices that help you to deal with the chronic nature of your issues. I was down to four foods I tolerated 2 years ago. Now I'm up to about 30 so have hope.

I found lunch box sized almond milk's yesterday. Maybe those would be an option for you. I don't do well with nuts but the nut milk doesn't bother me at all.