Multiple food intolerances and antibiotics

[fergusminto]

Diagnosed about 2007 I have multi food intolerances incl dairy, eggs, soya, chocolate, alcohol also including perfumes and aromas. All give me bad headaches and fatigue. Doctors are of little help here in U.K. 

Ever since I was diagnosed I have suffered from floating stools. However recently I have had to take antibiotics for a bladder infection. One of the side effects of these antibiotics is that my stools are no longer floating. Is there a possibility that bad bacteria in my gut have been killed off and some of my Intolerances could go with them? I have been re-populating my gut with good bacteria.

[Scott Adams]

Yes, this is definitely a possibility. I was going to mention that you should likely be taking a good probiotic, but it sounds like you have that covered. It might make sense to also keep a food diary for a while to see if certain foods might be triggering your symptoms.

[fergusminto]

1 hour ago, Scott Adams said:

Yes, this is definitely a possibility. I was going to mention that you should likely be taking a good probiotic, but it sounds like you have that covered. It might make sense to also keep a food diary for a while to see if certain foods might be triggering your symptoms.

Thanks Scott - I was hoping someone might say that as it helps my optimistic side. Don’t need a food diary as my diet is so limited any symptoms can easily be traced back to anything “different” that I have introduced. I will give it a few weeks then try introducing something that I know usually causes problems - something important like a glass of Pinot Grigio! Thanks.