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  1. catarific
    Please keep us posted and let me know how the medication works for you. Just a side line - you may find you have a lot of gas with this - but that sure beats the alternative Lots of luck and hoping the big D is alleviated. Hugs, Sue aka Catarific
  2. catarific
    I am finally on the road to healing..... I am hoping that those who are undiagnosed are reading this because it may help you find some answers and some relief.... I am sure many undiagnosed diarrhea sufferers do not know that their D may be caused by bile salts leaking into the intestines. Diet will not cure this - the only thing that will is medication...
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    I hope this isn't too weird, but I just wanted to say that I can relate to a lot of your posts on here (the symptoms I'm still struggling with, seemingly endless intolerances). I have little answers, but it's nice to know I ain't the only one. Best of luck in figuring everything out! <3 Also, your avatar is awesome.

  4. catarific
    I am not eating gluten - been free for 3 months and I do not have dairy either - but I have noticed that if I eat too much starch or sugar - I tend to have problems. I cannot tolerate potatoes, rice, cereals, fruits and vegetables or fructose very well. Problem is, when I stay off complex carbohydrates - I tend to always feel hungry. Even though...
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    Are any of you plagued with Nocturnal Diarrhea that comes on in the middle of the night? I know for myself - I usually am awoken about 1 to 3 a.m. and have to go to the bathroom either with watery, semi hard or even regular urgency. This might continue once an hour up to about 6:30 to 7:00 a.m. It is really annoying and it so disturbs trying to get...
  6. catarific
    I know some of the forums come with chatroom software. Not sure if this one does. When I ran a graphics forum, there was an option to have a chatroom which we sometimes used. The only way a person could get access was by being a member of the forum so we did not have the worry of outside people coming in.
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    I have tried using the Silk Vanilla Almond Milk and as long as I use just a small amount in cereal I am okay. But, yesterday, I made the mistake of having a glass of milk and had diarrhea for the better part of yesterday and some again this morning. Have any of you had a similar reaction? Which substitute have you tried that works well for you and...
  8. catarific
    I think this sounds like a wonderful idea. Before hand, you could have an agenda of topics to discuss and then make a date for the chat. What a fun way to meet other members, too
  9. catarific
    If you are interested in Elaine Gottschall's diet - here is a link to a web site that tells you something about her book including a list of legal and illegal foods. Her diet does require you to give up a lot, though. Open Original Shared Link
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    It also could be the amount of rice being consumed. I have recently learned about the Low Fodmap Diet which does allow the consumption of grains during meals but it does say that the rule of thumb is to not have more than a half of cup to one cup (cooked) per meal. Sometimes that works. Try eating less and see if the same reaction occurs. Also limit the...
  11. catarific
    After posting this question, I have been doing some research on SIBO (Small Intestine Bacteria Overgrowth) and came up with three very interesting links I am going to share. If you think you may have SIBO, you should see a doctor who can prescribe the correct antibioics for you. SIBO is confirmed by a hydrogen breath test. I have an appointment with...
  12. catarific
    If you have SIBO (Small Intestine Bacteria Overgrowth) you may have problems with the Honey Nut Chex and Chocolate Chex. With SIBO you also will have a fructose intolerance and should avoid honey (in the Honey Nut Chex) as well as fructose (or corn syrup) which is in the Chocolate Chex.
  13. catarific
    How long did you take this and did it clear up the condition for good?
  14. catarific
    I have been gluten free now since January - 3 full months - but still have ongoing diarrhea and malabsorbtion symptoms. I have had my endoscopy which visually showed no damage at all as well as a colonoscopy that was clean. I am still awaiting some biopsies from both areas testing for microscopic colitis and celiac disease. But here is the funny thing...
  15. catarific
    sounds great - hoping the one near me had it too - I love those mixes!
  16. catarific
    Maybe you should also get an updated colonoscopy - who knows - maybe that might show up why you are having these recent problems. It is not out of the realm of possibility to have celiac and another form of GI distress - you might want to check it out. Hope you are feeling better soon.
  17. catarific
    Thanks so much - appreciate it!
  18. catarific
    I did take the blood panel previously which was negative. I opted to do both the colonoscopy and endoscopy - but the colonoscopy showed no irregularities to the naked eye. So that is why he is testing for microscopic colitis. I have no idea how many biopsies he took. It never even dawned on me to question him - but regardless - I still have opted to...
  19. catarific
    thanks for the response.
  20. catarific
    Today I had a colonscopy and endoscopy. The doctor said that he could not see any damage but did send a biopsy of my colon to test for microscopic colitis and a biopsy to test for celiac sprue. My question is - if there were damage to the villi - would that not be visible during the examination? Or is it general procedure to send out a biopsy when a...
  21. catarific
    When you have inflammation, you might find that you have sensitivities to many more foods than you thought possible. But once the inflammation starts to heal, you will find that you can start reintroducing some of the foods back. You might want to look into a good, strong, probiotic as a supplement as well as gluten free vitamins (because of the lack of...
  22. catarific
    Prior to September 2010, I had always been constipated. Then all of a sudden I had this terrible flare up (or food poisoing, whatever) and then I had been D since until very recently. I came down with a sinus infection and my doctor prescribed ampicillin (small doses - 250 mg) because of my D. But now - the D has totally stopped - how weird - and I am...
  23. catarific
    I went to Whole Foods and bought some Envirokids Cereal Koala Crisp cereal - and I love it! What's nice too - the pieces are small and significantly easier to digest. I also bought a box of a brand called Erewhon strawberry crisp cereal - which I haven't tried yet - but am hoping it's as good as the Evnirokids brand. Thanks so much for the suggestions...
  24. catarific
    I was on Align but the nutrionist at my GI's office said it was too weak and suggested Sustenex which I have been using - and am feeling somewhat better but not great Which probiotics do you use and how effective are they?
  25. catarific
    Definitely sounds like fructose malabsorbtion to me. You might want to read this - I found it very helpful. Also if you check the chart, rice should be eaten in moderation - your increase in rice plus the bananas could be your culprits. Open Original Shared Link
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