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Anyone else gone gluten and dairy free to help improve symptoms

Posted by eileenb1022 @eileenb1022, Sep 30, 2022

Hi,
It has been suggested to me and i have talked to people who havegone gluten and dairy free that has helped their symptoms. justlooking for anyone here who has and interested if it has made a difference? if it has could you share some menu's or give me some ideas? and how long did it take for you to see improvement? i have some general ideas on what to buy but looking for more before i head out. its been suggested to me because i have hypothyroidism which until recently has been out of whack, hyperplasia with possibilityof autoimmune gastritis, possible sjorgens syndrome and maybe lichen sclorus. im waiting on specialists to confirm but i have to wait for appointments which is so hard. its kind of like starting fresh. in 15 months of being sick i have gotten little help so im traveling 3 hours to boston where i can get better help its just hard waiting for these appointments.i am seeing a naturpath dr in a few weeks never been to one so not sure what to expect but i think he is better than who previously i have seen. sorry to ramble just hoping someone here relates tome and can help me out. thank you!

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loriesco | @loriesco | 3 days ago
In reply to @fairn "@loriesco Interesting info! Where do you go to get the gene testing for this? Thanks" + (show)
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@loriesco Interesting info! Where do you go to get the gene testing for this?

Thanks

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@fairn I did my DNA with Family Tree DNA, FTDNA. You can do it any anywhere. There are companies that offer matching up your DNA to health studies with genetic matches. When I first did this, the DNA test was $50 and Vitagene. I am not sure if Vita Jeanne is still doing the matchup because they didn’t respond to my email last week when I tried to get on my portal and it didn’t work. Promenade does medical matchups and they’ve been around for a long time. They used to be free but now they charge $25 I think for a report. Fish around the Internet and whatever you do make sure you get references and use a company that has been in business for a while and is highly reliable!

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6pakgranny | @6pakgranny | 3 days ago
In reply to @loriesco "Absolutely! June 2019. It changed my life! Last cavity! Last deep cleaning of gums! Last morning..." + (show)
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Absolutely! June 2019. It changed my life! Last cavity! Last deep cleaning of gums! Last morning soft stools and regaining of fecal control. Motility normalized. It was having IBS problems at the time. it was like I fell off a cliff. I landed on the FODMAP diet (also a life changer - https://www.monashfodmap.com/about-fodmap-and-ibs/) and paired my DNA with a company who matches genetics with known research. Turns out I inherited Lactose intolerance (there is only ONE gene which is passed and I got it from both parents) and there was four pages of gluten problems. Its worth the change. Besides being lactose intolerant (which is MORE than just food - it is your medications too!) I turned out to be casein intolerant! so now I stick to more goat and cheese. There is a wonderful market I particularly shop at, which sells all kinds of great products I enjoy! The Middle East markets cater to those with these kinds of intolerances. Make the change. It's not easy and took me a couple of years in total but my health was much better because of it! If you aren't sure, test your DNA. There is NO going back if you have the gene mutation. didn't bother me when I was young, but when I got to sixty, I was screwed (as they say!). Everything all at once. I keep Lactaid pills with me that solve the inconvenient problem of lactose when I least expect it or when I crave for it. Research recipes and such. Its a whole new world. I do NOT feel deprived. I ended up eating like my Mediterranean family because they are all intolerant too. I love the food!

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@loriesco What DNA company and Genetics did you use?

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loriesco | @loriesco | 3 days ago
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@loriesco What DNA company and Genetics did you use?

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@6pakgranny please see my post immediately above. I posted it a couple times. Thank you! Just use good references.

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lkirnbauer | @lkirnbauer | 3 days ago
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I went gluten free, dairy free and sugar free on my own after being put on Protin Pump Inhibitors - a pharmaceutical- that helped while I was on it. But once I went off, all my symptoms returned. Some what I did absolutely helped and I knew I was on the right path! Found a functional medicine doctor who tested for the ROOT CAUSES of my symptoms. A naturopath doctor I believe can do the same for you. But while you wait, try going gluten free, dairy free (I switched to sheep and goat milk products) and sugar free as much as possible. I also have Hashimoto’s and have had for years. It has finally been controlled by taking NP thyroid for the past couple of years.
Best to you! It’s a journey finding answers!

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@gigi4 So, let me understand this, you take medication for Hashimoto’s? Do you also have an over or under active Thyroid? I have not heard of a doctor ordering medication for Hashimoto’s alone. I control mine with diet alone and take Synthroid to control my hypothyroidism.

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deniseheart | @deniseheart | 3 days ago

Yes for 8 years! Straightened out my gut due to an onslaught of antibiotics for Lyme Disease. No medications needed after my gut healed.

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gigi4 | @gigi4 | 3 days ago
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@gigi4 So, let me understand this, you take medication for Hashimoto’s? Do you also have an over or under active Thyroid? I have not heard of a doctor ordering medication for Hashimoto’s alone. I control mine with diet alone and take Synthroid to control my hypothyroidism.

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@lkirnbauer
Yes, I take NP 60 mg. for my Hashimoto's - under active thyroid. And have for a number of years and it has kept my thyroid levels in the right ranges. Hashimoto's again is for an UNDERACTIVE thyroid.

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6pakgranny | @6pakgranny | 1 day ago

What is the Gene Mutation I should be looking for?

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artemis1886 | @artemis1886 | 1 day ago
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@gigi4 So, let me understand this, you take medication for Hashimoto’s? Do you also have an over or under active Thyroid? I have not heard of a doctor ordering medication for Hashimoto’s alone. I control mine with diet alone and take Synthroid to control my hypothyroidism.

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@lkirnbauer I have Hashimotos
I take T3 and T4.
Levothyroxine and liothyroxine
Synthyroid is treatment for Hashimotos
https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/endocrine-diseases/hashimotos-disease

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synthiaMaine | @synthiame | 1 day ago

I have three autoimmune diseases RA, Sjogren's disease and Hashimoto's. Going high protein sugar-free gluten-free has helped a lot. Just had blood work and all my autoimmune diseases are on level. I follow the keto diet bread and grains are not good for you. I would just follow a keto diet and that should help. Or look look up gluten-free and sugar-free it's just there's just too much to say in this comment section. But giving up bread and grains and processed foods has helped me out tremendously

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