Luanne Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 I cut gluten out of my diet over a year and a half ago. I cut dairy out of my diet a couple of weeks ago. I'm still getting an upset stomach and spending way too much time in the bathroom (if you know what I mean). I don't know what else could be causing this. I hadn't had any problems since cutting gluten until a few weeks ago and now it seems like every other day (at least) I go through this again. I cannot afford to go to the doctor and have no insurance. If anyone has any suggestions as to what I should do next, I would be most grateful for your help. I feel like not eating ever again, but I know I can't do that. I am at my wits end with this thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Soy? Corn? (((hugs))) I'm sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Um_2_4 Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 My issues that sound similar (esp. the bathroom) were related to soy, not gluten or dairy. Just might want to check your current diet, do you eat a lot of meat "substitutes" or nutrition bars(can't remember the brands)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molon labe Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 What about taking probiotics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luanne Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share Posted February 23, 2013 My issues that sound similar (esp. the bathroom) were related to soy, not gluten or dairy. Just might want to check your current diet, do you eat a lot of meat "substitutes" or nutrition bars(can't remember the brands)? I don't eat any of either of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luanne Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share Posted February 23, 2013 What about taking probiotics? Where would I get these? Would I need a prescription? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 All of my issues along those lines are stress and anxiety related. Could this be a possibility, in addition to allergies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Um_2_4 Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 probiotics do NOT (sorry typo) need a prescription. I got some for DH from amazon, most health food stores would have some (whole foods, etc). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagoshannon Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Where would I get these? Would I need a prescription? You don't need a prescription. You do need to ask for them at the pharmacy counter though. Floristor is a brand we've used before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbmamaz Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 actually you dont need to ask at the counter - they are with the supplements most places. digestive enzyme helps me sometimes, but its even more expensive than probiotics. sometimes i go through bouts like that - i usually assume that something i buy regularly, like a box of cereal or corn starch or something, was cross-contaminated with wheat. it usually goes away eventually. but it couldnt hurt to try the probiotics/acidopholous and keep a food journal to see if anything in particular is causing problems. and it couldnt hurt to eat extra plain for a bit, only the foods that you feel the most confident about. you gotta keep eating! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommymilkies Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 I've been going through something similar I would try probiotics (NOT behind the counter-at almost any drug store or big box store) and food enzymes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slipper Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 It's a real pain, but perhaps cut your diet down to bare basics - chicken breast, rice, raw/steamed veggies (no major allergens like corn). Add in beef. Add in seafood. Add in potatoes. Basically an elimination diet. Try several days at each step and see when the problems creep back in. Good luck. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Another vote for digestive enzymes. While it's understandable that you thought the problem was caused by dairy, it may be that you are having problems with fruits and veggies, fats, or meat. Health food stores will probably be your best bet on finding both digestive enzymes and probiotics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 My worst-case-scenario celiac friend, who is also deathly allergic to dairy and tropical oils/fruits, just figured out that she cannot tolerate corn, either (she can have soy in general, but not tofu). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Are you drinking enough? The more fibre you ingest, the more water you need to drink otherwise you'll have the sort of trouble you describe. Try drinking miso. Water+probiotics (if you don't scald them,) contains other nutrients and is also tasty. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molon labe Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 http://nourishedkitchen.com/ This blog has some great info on different diets (gluten-free, GAPS, etc.) Also lots of info on bone broth which has great gut healing properties for those with intestional problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKshanmar Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 I know you cut out dairy, but I find kefir very helpful. You can buy it at the grocery store. I make my own, but I have no idea where you would get the kefir "sponge", my neighbor gave me mine. At the store, I would get the kind without any sugar. It tastes a bit like really smelly cheese. My intestines and I rarely agree on proper behavior, but these has been a real fix for me. Sorry for what you are going through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carriede Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 It's a real pain, but perhaps cut your diet down to bare basics - chicken breast, rice, raw/steamed veggies (no major allergens like corn). Add in beef. Add in seafood. Add in potatoes. Basically an elimination diet. Try several days at each step and see when the problems creep back in. Good luck. :) I second the elimination diet. When all is said and done, it's much more painful to randomly cut stuff out than to start from scratch with confidence. It sucks for a while, but then it gets better. Especially when you start to FEEL better. I hope your able to figure our what's wrong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy2BeautifulGirls Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Where would I get these? Would I need a prescription? They are also found in a lot of foods - sauerkraut, yogurt, some pickles. Have you tried ginger root or papaya root supplements? Both of those aid in digestion. I can't eat certain foods without waking up with nausea in the middle of the night, and ginger root taken before such foods allows me to be able to eat them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiddenJewel Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Rice can be another culprit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Where would I get these? Would I need a prescription? I like the brand PB8. I can buy them at a local health food store but I order them for half the price from Vitacost. http://www.vitacost.com/nutrition-now-pb-8-pro-biotic-acidophilus-for-life-120-capsules I would also look carefully for gluten contamination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizabethB Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 :grouphug: I have buffered vitamin C with my meals, that helps the stomach. I have 1 tsp in a glass of water with each meal, having a bit before I eat, most with the meal, and 1/4 to 1/3 after I am finished eating. Also, if you really want to figure out what it is, you have to eat your food on a rotation diet and be very strict about it and eat very simply. That way, when you have a reaction you only have a few foods that it might be. Here is my current rotation diet, I posted it on another thread. You can google allergy rotation diet to get more ideas: http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/454930-what-can-we-eat-food-allergies/#entry4704753 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Rice can be another culprit. White rice helps me. I was eating more fibre than I really needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbmamaz Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 yeah, but rice sometimes causes one of my sons to have the runs. if i take him off rice for a month, and then we have it only once a week, he's ok. we only use white rice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Library Momma Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Do you use artificial sweeteners? I had the same issue that went on for years. I saw many doctors, did many tests and had conflicting diagnoses. Finally I stopped drinking diet soda and viola! it was like magic. I realized that I am so sensitive to sweeteners that I can't even chew one piece of sugarless gum without problems. I can though use Splenda with no issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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