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  1. hoot
    Hey guys, This is not something I particularly enjoy talking about, but it does in fact seem that my stool color changes when I eat foods that contain gluten, lactose or casein. It goes from brown to yellow in one day, and now that I've been gluten-free, if I continue longer it gradually becomes almost totally pale, after around five days. Plus the excessive...
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    Is there a difference between undigested fat and unabsorbed fat, and how it affects the stool? By undigested I mean fat that hasn't been split by lipase enzymes and is still "whole" (which would indicate enzyme deficiency), and by unabsorbed fat I mean fat that has been split, but not absorbed by the small intestine (which would indicate villous atrophy or...
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    Yeah you really do have to be strict. Also try removing dairy.
  4. hoot
    Here's what I eat. BREAKFAST Omellet with two eggs and some coconut oil, various spices Quinoa or mixed veggies Blueberries, strawberries or cranberries Green tea LUNCH Chicken filet strips or minced organic beef Mixed veggies Red lentils Various spices, sea salt, olive oil or coconut oil Thinking of adding some pineapple for dessert. DINNER...
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    For me digestive enzymes, specifically pancreatin (lipase, amylase, protease), have helped tremendously. They have cut down my gas and bloating, helped my digestion, more energy etc. Had acid reflux long before them, and the enzymes haven't really affected it. Only negative is that occasionally they seem to contribute if I have constipation. I have not...
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    I don't remember exactly which study this was from, but gluten sensitivity expert Dr. Thomas O'Brien mentioned this in a radio interview. Basically, for every celiac diagnosed with the standard blood test, there are eight undiagnosed celiacs with no gastrointestinal symptoms. Also, the standard blood tests only work when you have total or near total villous...
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    Usually yes, but then it would be constant and I had an upper abdominal ultrasound which showed that my gallbladder, bile ducts, liver, pancreas etc. were all normal and quite healthy. Blood tests supported that, except for the elevated bilirubin. I have also been diagnosed with Gilbert's Syndrome, and pale stools are an occasional symptom of that, as well...
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    Why do you need a diagnosis? If it comes out positive, all they can do is say "stop eating gluten", which is what you're doing anyway. Let the doc do the colonoscopy to help rule out anything serious, like Crohns, diverculitis, coloncancer etc. and just stick to the gluten-free diet. Could also be a parasite of some sort, maybe get a fecal culture test done...
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    Still want to rule out a few other things, such as parasites and candida overgrowth, but yeah it's looking pretty conclusive as far as I'm concerned. Either way a gluten and dairy free diet is a helpful tool in getting rid of parasites and controling candida, from what I've read.
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    So I have just been gluten free for a month after a pretty bad attack. Started feeling normal after 2 weeks, even got regular stool color back recently (had pale or yellow stool before), still had lingering constipation but even that was fading. Although a gluten and lactose free pizza made it worse, could be I'm also reacting to casein. Five days ago...
  11. hoot
    Try the diet for a month or two, it'll probably tell you more than most tests. But if you need it on paper, then obviously get all the tests done.
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    Insist they take all the necessary bloodwork, or have it done yourself, thus bypassing your doc. Get a malabsorption stool test and gene test, too. Then put your kid on a gluten free diet for 3-6 months, see how he reacts to it. If he reacts positively, symptoms weaken and disappear, but your doc still refuses to diagnose, then switch docs until you find...
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    In Hong Kong I was consuming lots of whole wheat, other gluten and dairy products (and simple carbs like candy, white rice) for about 4 weeks, then the symptoms just got so bad I had to get home and figure this out. Prior to that I was almost gluten free by accident, and had made huge improvements (normal stool and consistency, felt better than I had in years...
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    Hey guys, For the past 5-6 years or so I've been dealing with brain fog (vitamin B12 or omega-3 deficiency?), general fatigue, persistent canker sores on the inside of my lower lip (again, B12?), skin problems mostly on my upper arms biceps area (not DH though), occasional pale stools, dry lips (no matter what the climate is or how much I drink), dry skin...
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