I have leaky gut and I’m looking for a good diet to follow. I just got diagnosed

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?

Amanda- 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.

Another 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.

I developed an autoimmune disorder about 4 years ago and ended up in the hospital for 4 months almost paralyzed. It’s been a long battle but I’m at least back to walking (with a walker) and able to care for myself.

I started having digestive issues and an itching band around my midriff about 2 years ago as well as muscle problems in stomach area and it just kept getting worse. After a ton of tests, they don’t really know why. I’ve researched endlessly and leaky gut is the only thing that makes sense with all my symptoms. You can almost see the effects in real time when I eat certain foods or don’t take supplements and follow program. About 30-45 minutes after eating or drinking certain things my muscles start to spasm, cramp (deep cramps), and my nerves go crazy. My hands draw up like claws and sometimes my leg muscles lock so hard I can’t bend them or move for a few minutes.

The problem is that so far I can’t get a doctor to even acknowledge that leaky gut is a thing much less run tests or help me with it. Gastro told me “no, that’s not possible “, did colonoscopy and gave me acid reducers. How do you find help for this?

Dysbosis, leaky gut, IBS, hydrogen dominant SIBO
2 years , 7 GI drs , every test , every RX , hypnotheraphy gut related, peppermint pills, IBGuard, all tests neg except SIBO
Xifian 550 mg TID .. did nothing
Now GI wants to try augmentin rx which can be very hard on stomach
Symptoms feeling horrible for 2 years minus maybe 3 days ..weight loss , extreme fatique & body aches, headaches, body aches
Thank you for anyones experience .
Trying not to go back on antidepressants used for GI in low doses side effects & getting off them is horrible !! Thank you!

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