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Leaky gut?
Hello, I’m hoping to connect with others who may be able to Help with some answers with what I’m dealing with. I have fibromyalgia and am gluten intolerant. I also have eczema that has spread over different parts of my body. My dr prescribed a steroid to help with the eczema, however I am extremely itchy with a rash on arms
Legs torso. Dr thinks it’s all related but I’m not sure
I have had bouts with heart burn s d constipation/diarrhea. I’ve been reading up about leaky gut syndrome and think I have many of
The symptoms. Any tips as to how I can go about this would be appreciated. I’m in the ER now because of severe fatigue feeling faint s d shallow breathing.
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Hi @belinda7 Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. As you will see, I added your post to a current discussion going on about leaky gut syndrome. The benefit in doing so allows you to connect with other members going through similar experiences like @oakbourne, @supercalifragilistic, @storie and @gardeningjunkie
Belinda, what current dietary restrictions do you have? Have you tried any type of diet yet? Did the doctor who diagnosed you recommend anything?
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1 ReactionAmanda- I never was diagnosed, I just tried an anti-inflamatory diet based on my symptoms. How did you get diagnosed?
I have had amazing success with the diet I have mentioned in past posts. Simple, few choices so easy to follow, William Crooke, MD, The Yeast Connection Handbook. I've been following it, now in the maintanence phase, for almost 2 years and plan to stick with it for life. You must follow rigidly during the detox phase and also take the herbals suggested in the updated addendum. This diet plan is a challenge as you will go though withdrawal, just like a junkie for at least 6 weeks, but it does get easier after 3 months and now I have no cravings. You will be motivated after about a month when you begin to notice improvement in your symtoms.
Hi @gardeningjunkie, I am the moderator for this group. I was actually just welcoming @belinda7 to the group and tagging people with similar experiences. Thank you for your reply though and I will allow @belinda7 to answer your question about how she was diagnosed. 🙂
How do you get diagnosed with leaky gut, and what is it?
There has been much discussion on diet. (Unfortunately) many people would like a quick fix and as @gardeningjunkie mentions, it may take time to clear out & work through. But you CAN do it. Perseverance and persistence.
Another aspect you should focus on: your mental attitude: Do you want to survive or do you want to succeed/win? Just getting through some things may be acceptable if they are short term (i.e. like detox as mentioned) but adjustment of attitude toward other things is a on-going, lifelong skill. For example your view on sweets. Personally I've been of processed sugar for years. You will find unexpected benefits: enjoy the flavor of food sooooooo much more. Once you get past the sweet sugary taste, many foods have no flavor or you begin to taste all the artificial substitutes: the cheap oil for rich cream. The delicate, rich flavors of herbs and accents of spices. Getting off sweets opens you mind and tongue up to the richness of this world.
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1 ReactionAnother consideration: Everyone focuses on the intake/consumption part of the nutrition equation. How's your expenditure side? Does it include some anaerobic and aerobic exercise? Some long duration *and* some intense/heavy intervals? What does your physical exercise look like? What duration and intensity is your exercise?
How long/intense you exercise has so many different forms and types. Some activities will aggravate your condition (GI), or you might find certain exercises help immensely. For some swimming/water aerobics work wonderfully, others may need sauna conditioning. Whatever the exercise is: get up and do it.
What is important is that the blood gets flowing and muscles are stretched and toned.
With more exercise, you also get to enjoy eating food more. Or at least not gain any weight.
Thank you so much for this info. This has been very helpful! I see this OP is from 2018. Is there newer research or information on this topic? Has the debate been settled whether leaky gut is legitimate for patients who do not have celiac disease?
davejscott, intestinal permeability may be a result of a thiamine deficiency. So asking about "Leaky Gut" may have brought you to learning more about this remarkable vitamin that requires magnesium to become bioactive..
https://www.eonutrition.co.uk/post/thiamine-deficiency-a-major-cause-of-sibo
https://nootropicsexpert.com/vitamin-b1-thiamine/
Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect, @eslavik1. Mayo Clinic has done a recent study with significant findings I thought you would like to read this article.
Understanding the role of proteolytic activity in mediating irritable bowel syndrome symptoms and disruption of intestinal barrier function https://www.mayoclinic.org/medical-professionals/digestive-diseases/news/understanding-the-role-of-proteolytic-activity-in-mediating-irritable-bowel-syndrome-symptoms-and-disruption-of-intestinal-barrier-function/mac-20485226
Have you been given an official diagnosis for anything yet, @eslavik1?
Thank You!