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  1. Katie B
    Hi WheatChef, What paleo diet are you following? Is there a specific website? I still can't tolerate carbs very well and, like you, when I cut out (or was forced to cut out) a lot of gluten-free carbs I found I was less frustrated as well and spent less time foraging at various health food stores. I still consume small portions of carbs because...
  2. Katie B
    I believe that damage to the intestines can be patchy so in that case I think that some biopsies can turn out negative. If she suffers from other intolerances (as Dixiebell mentioned) then this might contribute to her symptoms as well. This includes fructose malabsorption, lactose intolerance, intolerances to soy, eggs, nuts etc. Some people with celiac disease...
  3. Katie B
    A lot of our cubed stocks here in Canada have gluten as it's a binding agent. I'd give the company a call if you haven't already.
  4. Katie B
    I get B12 injections - I couldn't absorb any oral B12. Works like a charm!
  5. Katie B
    I'm thinking that non-celiac gluten intolerance would be included under the umbrella of IBS. Some doctors now believe that a lot of IBS is caused by small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (Dr. Pimental) and that a diet that includes wheat aggravates this condition. This also includes fructose malabsorption and lactose intolerance - if the intestines can't...
  6. Katie B
    kayo - what's the name of the lactose-free yogurt? I've been making my own but it would be more convenient to purchase it.
  7. Katie B
    So confusing eh? Did you become constipated after stopping smoking? If you're eating highly fermentable foods and you're constipated then it compounds the problem because it gives the bacteria even longer to feast away. I would highly recommend eating foods that aren't highly fermentable and making sure things are moving. There's some debate as to whether...
  8. Katie B
    I'm dealing with bacterial overgrowth and potential celiac disease - I have enough autoimmune things going on that I feel more comfortable eliminating gluten. You should check out the low FODMAP diet. It limits the foods that will ferment and provide extra food for the bacteria. The team at Monash University in Australia is conducting the research and...
  9. Katie B
    Here are some tips I've used: Avocados, bananas, nuts (butters easier to tolerate - almonds healthier than peanuts), lactose-free cheese (not sure if you're lactose-intolerant?), adding safflower oil to things such as a tbsp to zucchini at dinner etc. I've had to stay away from difficult to digest things such as red meat and egg yolks and get most of my...
  10. Katie B
    I'd recommend seeing an endocrinologist..they're the ones who really know what the score is...
  11. Katie B
    I know this is a late reply but I'm on the SIBO (low FODMAP) diet as well. I'm sure you've progressed from where you were about a month ago so sorry if this isn't applicable anymore but thought I'd jump in. I'm eating small amounts of carbs (15-20g) every 3 hours - this includes corn flakes from Erewhon (gluten-free/sugar free), lactose-free milk (1/...
  12. Katie B
    Count me in! I'm in downtown Toronto and would like to meet up with like-minded people. Keep me posted - my diet is very limited at the moment so I can't really eat out anywhere but I can drink tea (so exciting!).
  13. Katie B
    "Gluten-Free Diet" by Shelley Case is a comprehensive book about what you can/cannot eat. She even breaks down the nutritional values of various flours and provides names of gluten-free companies in the states (some in Canada). I found it invaluable.
  14. Katie B
    I'm sure you've probably read up on it already but you might want to increase your intake of protein as well - something like talapia/chicken is low in calories but high in protein and should help you with your blood sugar. Not sure what the ratio of protein and fat to carbs diabetics have to follow but I know it's different than a "normal" diet. I'm sure...
  15. Katie B
    I have to do the glucose fasting test soon to find out if I have diabetes. I think you should get whatever tests you need so that you can get to the bottom of everything and find out (glucose fasting challenge should cover it I think). I always think it's better to know what you're dealing with so you can do something about it - and lessen your anxiety about...
  16. Katie B
    2 weeks isn't long at all! If you had increased your calories by 500 each day for the past two weeks then that's approx. equivalent to 2 pounds so it could be a gradual process. If you do increase your meals to 5 and add as many calories in as possible then you might gain faster. The nuts you're eating are calorie-rich and good for your health so that's great...
  17. Katie B
    I've been seeing a dietician for the same thing and you can get calories from protein, fat and/or carbohydrates so I'm not sure why he would want to focus on the carbs unless you're really deficient in them and need a lot for energy. Carbs are difficult for some people to digest since they have a more complex molecular structure than protein or fat - this...
  18. Katie B
    p.s. I'm currently going through the gene test through Enterolab but I've heard that you can get a false negative so we'll see how it goes!
  19. Katie B
    Hi Donovan, Glad to hear you've finally got some resolution to your symptoms! I'm in a similar situation - whether I'm gluten intolerant or have celiac I'm staying away from it altogether. I haven't been able to get a solid diagnosis and my doctors are okay with that. The only thing to watch out for would be celiac disease-related risk factors like...
  20. Katie B
    p.s. I was really constipated before and am now watching how many calories I'm getting from fat and have to space this out as well (as fat slows everything down). I can even forward you my meal plan if you're interested - it has approx. 2200-2300 calories per day and I'm not feeling tired (although I do miss fruit!).
  21. Katie B
    Hi India, I'm going through a similar thing although my situation is a bit different. I followed the SCD diet in the past and it worked for small intestine bacterial overgrowth but the last bout I got in May did not clear up on this diet. It turned out I have c difficile and now have colitis, however, during this whole process I've adopted the low FODMAP...
  22. Katie B
    I have no idea whether this will help but sometimes when the intestines are damaged they have trouble processing carbohydrates (amongst other things). Apparently having smaller meals spaced 2.5 - 3 hours apart is easier on the stomach. Looks like she's getting a ton of carbs though so maybe this is it? Ham can also contain gluten and as you mentioned lactose...
  23. Katie B
    Wow - I can sympathize - although my situation is somewhat different. Sounds like you could have a variety of things which only the GI doctor could diagnose. My GI told me if I had to go to the ER again and it was severe that I should ask for a GI consult (person on-call) because the ER doctors just don't know. I've gone through several bouts of small...
  24. Katie B

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    Katie B replied to willabec's topic in Related Issues & Disorders

    I've just started the low FODMAP diet which eliminates or limits foods that ferment in the stomach due to an excess in bacteria and the gut's inability to absorb certain foods. It's being pioneered in Australia and Monash University is studying various foods. My Gastroenterologist recommended it and it's proven to help so far. You can have certain amounts...
  25. Katie B
    Hi there, just wondering if anyone has had success going off of the diet? I believe in its validity but don't want to restrict myself forever. Any advice would be appreciated!
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