veronika

I can totally relate. From my chronic fatigue and GI issues it has been hard to keep or make friends. As well, because of school, I've had to move around the country a fair bit to go to different universities and have lost a lot of my friends that way. It is also hard to go out for fun and cultivate friendships when most of your energy goes into keeping yourself...

Here you go! Open Original Shared Link I just made these this weekend. My boyfriend threatens to steal them they are so good...hehe I never thought that would happen when I started gluten-free/dairy free baking . They do have oats in them, so be careful if you are sensitive to them.

For snacks can you have nuts? I find them really filling and something I don't need to cook (which I do enough of already with my multiple intolerances like you). If nuts are hard to digest you can try soaking them first, I find that helps a lot. For an afternoon pick-me-up I've been known to have a few squares of chocolate (dairy free, soy free chocolate...

It might help to track your foods for awhile (i.e. food diary) so you can try see if heartburn is a result of something particular you are eating. Heartburn can also be caused by lots of other things too, for example, stress (a big culprit), lying down after eating, and/or big meals. Like bisja, certain foods will cause me heartburn (essentially anything...

I don't remember much of mine, they loaded me up on a lot of drugs (thank god). The only part I remember is a bit of the end when they were taking the scope out, but even that is fuzzy. I was more anxious about the procedure than I needed to be, that's for sure. Bring some hard candy or throat drops to soothe the sore throat you will undoubtedly have...

Nausea is probably my worst symptom. While most everything else has gone away by going gluten-free (headaches, body aches, fatigue, brain fog) and being mindful of my other food intolerances, the nausea is sticking around. I will say it has gotten better, I can see an improvement over time, so I hope you will too. Like Adalaide, if I get poor sleep I feel...

You said the only thing you have been 'eating' differently is black tea. Maybe caffeine is an issue for you? I know for me, I can't handle coffee or black tea (I get really nauseous and get some cramping). Caffeine tends to stimulate your GI tract, increasing peristalsis and can therefore lead to discomfort / cramping / diarrhea etc. Perhaps try to...

Be careful about Vega. A lot of their formulations contain wheatgrass and / or alfalfa grass. These grasses may be problematic for people allergic to grass in general (which I think you said you were). I'm allergic to grass and definitely see some reaction to Vega products that I've tried. Go easy if you do end up trying them .

Craisins (Oceanspray) are gluten free. But beware of their trail mix: (from their website) "Based on documentation from our ingredient suppliers, our other beverages, Craisins

I can totally relate. I still miss cheese, greek yogurt, butter...especially when my boyfriend is having some right in front of my I'm like 'arrrrrrgggggh WHY!!??!?' on the inside. Dairy products were also a great source of protein for me. It's not a catastrophe that you caved, it happens, we are all human. Sometimes we just can't help it. Hopefully...

It could still be an allergy, but bloodwork and/or skin prick tests can be inaccurate. Have you ever had intradermal tests performed? They are more accurate (I think) than skin prick tests but do have a higher false positive rate. Swelling and blistering lips are serious reactions, what does your doctor advise you to do (even though your tests are negative...

I'll have to agree with Jestgar, an elimination diet is probably the best way to figure out your intolerances. Listen to your body, if you get a consistent reaction from corn, oats, etc. then stop eating them. Scratch or RAST (blood) tests will tell you if you are allergic to something, but this is not the same as an intolerance. You can still be intolerant...

When I'm feeling a low, the best thing that works for me is to have a small portion of quick carbs to 'rescue' my blood sugar. Then I quickly follow it up with something that will sustain me for awhile like protein, so I don't have another crash. I agree with desperatelady, prevention is key. You need to have protein/fat with your carbs. Also eating smaller...

I second this. A food log has been a lifesaver for me. Without one, it's hard to see what you are reacting to. This will also allow you to conduct 'experiments' in a more controlled fashion. For example you can take out a food type for a week or two and then reintroduce it for a couple of days and see if you notice any changes, while keeping everything else...

Maybe some other food is bothering you? I'm pretty thin/fit myself, but I get bad stomach bloat if I eat dairy or corn products.