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PD? Gastro and smell issues, constipation, sleep disorder, anemia
Parkinson's Disease | Last Active: Dec 15 5:28pm | Replies (11)Comment receiving replies
@esther589
Esther,
Did the kind of food eaten determine the pain? Acidic like tomatoes or fried foods? Or was it no matter what you eat? Just the slow action of the digestive tract causing likely gas?
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@tngirl103
Different foods exacerbate the bloating for sure, but can't always be predicted. Recommendations to increase fruits and vegetables to facilitate gut health sometimes result in worse bloating and abdominal pain. Eating 6 small meals instead of the standard 3 meals a day helps and using Miralax nightly (which can also cause bloating) keeps things moving. I also use a Probiotic ( Align) per rec my gastroenterologist.
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@tngirl103
I have adjusted my diet this past month although it has always been pretty healthy.
Removing the following foods has helped with the reflux but I have to eat very small portions to avoid cramping and diarrhea.
Foods to avoid:
Tomatoes, citrus, dairy, onions, bread, processed foods, fried food,refined sugar, caffeine and alcohol.
Takes a bit of getting used to but it helps for sure.
Eating little and more often and not eating anything after 6pm but making sure to replenish fluids.
If you can afford them, electrolyte drinks recommended by your pharmacist can also help if you have days when food is not appealing.