Leaky gut?

Posted by nanceedee @nanceedeefeperi, Jan 26, 2018

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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Profile picture for tabithatwitch @tabithatwitch

Well, I have been researching anything that can return my regular BM since my intestinal prolapse surgery in October and now I am becoming more than a little concerned. I also read Dr Gundry's excerpts from his book and I think he sounds like he just wants money from people. Not an expert as he calls himself. I don't know what to use anymore because nothing is really working.. Doctors have prescribe the Miralax, Lactulose, Bisacodyl, Phillips Milk of Magnesia (yuk) and other over the counter things- such a waste of money .... the list goes on... I was so desperate last week I bought one of those liquid enema apparatus kits.. but I felt it was too dangerous and that I may harm myself even further... my PCP suggested eating 2 Kiwi's Fruits and at least 64 ounces of warm lemon water per day.. Apparently Kiwi's are the new "Prunes" Yoga and different types of twisting exercises sometimes gets things moving a bit, but none of this gives me the relief that is needed to be normal. I am literally full of ___ !! Today I decided I am no longer eating because it is not being eliminated properly. I can't go on this way any longer.. Each doctor seems to be of no help. This is such a condition that is difficult and embarrassing to talk about, even to a gastrologist .. I don't know... I feel something is terrible wrong.. Please, does anyone have any have any other suggestions about what I can do this weekend? Thank you so much for any response 🙁

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For constipation, try cabbage water. Cook the cabbage in water, Cool it and drink the water.
Dr Gundry might be right about lectins in certain foods causing leaky gut syndrome?

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Profile picture for ladyaceintx1 @ladyaceintx1

I'm so sorry that you feel miserable. Being constipated is a horrible feeling. If you haven't already tried this idea...Grandma wasn't wrong when she said, "A prune a day keeps the doctor away". Try either a 6-8 oz glass of prune juice every morning or mix it with 4 oz of coffee. Both stimulate the bowels. You may need a few days depending on how backed up you are.
Call the doctor you trust the most and share your concerns. There are medical conditions that can result from intestinal surgery such as a paralyzed illius that need to be addressed.
Never be afraid or embarrassed to discuss what is concerning to you. It's your life.

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Try cabbage water for constipation. Cook the cabbage in water. Cool it. Drink the cabbage water.

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Profile picture for tabithatwitch @tabithatwitch

No. I have not tried Prunelax... I currently use Miralax because it's tasteless and can go into things like coffee... My PCP recommended Kiwi's instead of Prunes... and eating two of those a night before bed does sometimes work in the morning... But I have not heard of Prunelax... I'll look for it ... thank you

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I eat kiwi as well although I’m not sure why our doctors say it helps. kiwis have 2 grams of fiber prunes have 12.

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Profile picture for misssuezq @misssuezq

I eat kiwi as well although I’m not sure why our doctors say it helps. kiwis have 2 grams of fiber prunes have 12.

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@misssuezq how many prunes do you need to eat to get twelve grams of fibre?

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Profile picture for rashida @rashida

@misssuezq how many prunes do you need to eat to get twelve grams of fibre?

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1 cup pitted prunes

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Profile picture for tabithatwitch @tabithatwitch

Well, I have been researching anything that can return my regular BM since my intestinal prolapse surgery in October and now I am becoming more than a little concerned. I also read Dr Gundry's excerpts from his book and I think he sounds like he just wants money from people. Not an expert as he calls himself. I don't know what to use anymore because nothing is really working.. Doctors have prescribe the Miralax, Lactulose, Bisacodyl, Phillips Milk of Magnesia (yuk) and other over the counter things- such a waste of money .... the list goes on... I was so desperate last week I bought one of those liquid enema apparatus kits.. but I felt it was too dangerous and that I may harm myself even further... my PCP suggested eating 2 Kiwi's Fruits and at least 64 ounces of warm lemon water per day.. Apparently Kiwi's are the new "Prunes" Yoga and different types of twisting exercises sometimes gets things moving a bit, but none of this gives me the relief that is needed to be normal. I am literally full of ___ !! Today I decided I am no longer eating because it is not being eliminated properly. I can't go on this way any longer.. Each doctor seems to be of no help. This is such a condition that is difficult and embarrassing to talk about, even to a gastrologist .. I don't know... I feel something is terrible wrong.. Please, does anyone have any have any other suggestions about what I can do this weekend? Thank you so much for any response 🙁

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Stool softener. I had the same problem. Now I proactively use every day. Also use magnesium tablets every day. Recommended dose on both are good enough. If not, extra stool softener is needed. If really stopped up, I use epsom salt water.

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Profile picture for millerdust @millerdust

I want to know if Dr. Gundry's program and medicine for "leaky gut" a scam? Lucien

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I will put a plug in for chia seeds. They help keep your digestive track moving while providing antioxidants and vitamins. https://www.healwithfood.org/nutrition-facts/chia-seeds-value.php

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Profile picture for baguette @baguette

I will put a plug in for chia seeds. They help keep your digestive track moving while providing antioxidants and vitamins. https://www.healwithfood.org/nutrition-facts/chia-seeds-value.php

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Agreed. I put a tablespoon in Greek yoghurt overnight in the fridge and love to eat it for breakfast. Delicious and so good for us. So many ways to use chia seeds. I also like eating rolled oats porridge. Again, so good for digestion and nutritious.

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Profile picture for tabithatwitch @tabithatwitch

Well, I have been researching anything that can return my regular BM since my intestinal prolapse surgery in October and now I am becoming more than a little concerned. I also read Dr Gundry's excerpts from his book and I think he sounds like he just wants money from people. Not an expert as he calls himself. I don't know what to use anymore because nothing is really working.. Doctors have prescribe the Miralax, Lactulose, Bisacodyl, Phillips Milk of Magnesia (yuk) and other over the counter things- such a waste of money .... the list goes on... I was so desperate last week I bought one of those liquid enema apparatus kits.. but I felt it was too dangerous and that I may harm myself even further... my PCP suggested eating 2 Kiwi's Fruits and at least 64 ounces of warm lemon water per day.. Apparently Kiwi's are the new "Prunes" Yoga and different types of twisting exercises sometimes gets things moving a bit, but none of this gives me the relief that is needed to be normal. I am literally full of ___ !! Today I decided I am no longer eating because it is not being eliminated properly. I can't go on this way any longer.. Each doctor seems to be of no help. This is such a condition that is difficult and embarrassing to talk about, even to a gastrologist .. I don't know... I feel something is terrible wrong.. Please, does anyone have any have any other suggestions about what I can do this weekend? Thank you so much for any response 🙁

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I am so very sorry to hear of your suffering with constipation despite everything you’ve tried from strong OTC medications to yoga to foods.

During Folfiri and Avastin I suffered from diarrhea which we managed to get on top of. Learned that it SO much better than having constipation.

I had part of my colon removed as part of cytoreductive surgery and I now and again go through awful bouts of constipation. I don’t like using the medication because while still effective with me I’m so worried my colon will stop working by itself.

I tried stopping all medication and going back to a very basic bland diet such as oat porridge (it has lots of soluble fibre as well as nutrients), drinking lots of water, yoga exercise for constipation and walking lots. So far I do feel better but early days.

With all you have been through it seems you need a GI doctor and testing to find out if there is something structurally wrong that might be fixed (eg surgery - my friend was diagnosed with an extra loop of colon).

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Profile picture for joybel @joybel

For constipation, try cabbage water. Cook the cabbage in water, Cool it and drink the water.
Dr Gundry might be right about lectins in certain foods causing leaky gut syndrome?

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Dr. Gundry is correct about lectins and cytokines.

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