HI Terri – Sorry to hear, as I’m sure its very frustrating not to find anything on all those lab tests. Have you ever had stool testing done?

HI Libby – sorry to hear you’re suffering. I do think there is more going on as well.
From what you have said, I think your time, efforts, and energy would be best invested in a one-on-one consult with a functional medicine practitioner. They will be able to assess all the details and get you the attention you need to get healthy.

We have a recommended practitioners page now so you don’t have to look very far. Here are the details: https://healthygut.com/practitioners/

I am 45 and sx with “inflammatory” breast cancer when I was 26! They removed 22 lymph nodes which 12 were positive for cancer cells. Thankfully nothing has moved anywhere else that I’m aware of however after chemo radiation and many other medications and my cancer being estrogen feed I had to have complete hysterectomy less than 10 yrs later. I started having swelling and increased pain about 4/5 yrs ago that progressively gets worse each year. I recently was dx with fibromyalgia and have had high sed rate for awhile. I am overweight which I gained over 100 ODS after chemo and radiation and have continued to gain since. Feet swell horribly I take water pills. Vitamin d3 and Lyrica as well as ultram al that does it dull the pain for a short time. It never goes away. I can’t sleep well but always exhausted and stress is just how my life has always been. I overthink things I have no energy. It hurts to walk, sit, sleep, just about anything. My husband doesn’t understand it he thinks because he is alright I should be alright. It’s hard to continue sometimes. I wonder if my BC is related to this but my Np doesn’t think so. There has to be more going on.

Hi Fran – healing your gut with an noninflammatory diet like SCD will only help you fight or recover from whatever may be ailing you. Of course, we suggest consulting with your doctor and going forward with any medical examinations necessary.

Hi Terri – sorry to hear this. We’d highly recommend changing your diet, even it it’s a little bit. At the very least, you could eat from the legal/illegal list here: http://breakingtheviciouscycle.info/legal/listing/

SIBO. A lot of fermentation going on,especially with the si called healthy foods(garlic,onion etc)

HI Richard – really sorry to hear that and thank you for your service. I can’t say I know of any studies specifically, but I think it’s pretty safe to confidently assume it didn’t help your health in any way. What you are you doing to address these issues?

Fructose malabsorption is usually due to SIBO. I have an intolerance to onion, nightshades and some fruit because of it.

Responses from Garlic and Onion can be a result of Fructose intolerance.

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Hi Michael, it certainly could. Here are some resources for you on inflammation, autoimmunity and pain.https://healthygut.com/how-to-overcome-chronic-pain-naturally/ and https://healthygut.com/is-autoimmune-disease-reversible/

I’ve eliminated alcohol, gluten, sugar, and take 1-2 probiotics daily to try to manage this uncurable disease. Recently I’ve been reading a ton about chronic inflammation and how it may be the cause of the AA.
Ive had a swollen ankle for the past few years from on ongoing sports injury and more recently a shoulder injury too.

Would accurate inflammation from an injury lead to chronic inflammation resulting in the auto immune disease?

HI John, we sent you an email:)

Hi nadine – so sorry to hear what you’re struggling with right now 🙁 Don’t give up! We believe the root of all health is in the gut, and by healing your gut you will improve every aspect of your health. Learn more here: http://solvingleakygut.com/webinar/live-qva/

Hi JJ – wow we’re really sorry too hear what you’re going through.

We would recommend seeking out the care of a functional medicine practitioner. Many FMPs also offer distance consulting so you don’t have to travel. If you email us at support@scdlifestyle.com we can give you all our recommendations

Hi Diana – we recommend checking out our practitioners we recommend here or emailing us at support@scdlifestyle.com for more recommendations: https://healthygut.com/practitioners/

Which doctor in San Diego area shall I see that will have more of a broad approach and look at different angles to find what is happening.

Thanks!

Hi Eva – SCD stands for “Specific Carbohydrate Diet” and the best way to learn more is here: https://healthygut.com/about-the-scd-diet/

I am also wondering what SCD means. Not everybody is American….

Hi Ruth – I’m so sorry to hear what a hard time you’ve been going through.

It sounds like you need the one-on-one support of a practitioner who can help you come up with an individualized approach to healing – you do not have to feel like this forever. https://healthygut.com/practitioners/

Hey Craig – have you tried digestive enzymes or an HCL supplement?

Info on digestive enzymes: https://healthygut.com/who-needs-digestive-enzymes-and-how-to-take-them/

HCL: https://healthygut.com/how-to-supplement-with-betaine-hcl-for-low-stomach-acid/

These might help you better digest the food you’re eating right now.

Something to consider might be a collagen peptide supplement – this can provide extra nutrition since your diet is sparse and help heal your gut: http://www.vitalproteins.com?acc=16c222aa19898e5058938167c8ab6c57

Cindy I was suffering from Hives and was diagnosed with SIBO, on antibiotics two rounds of Rifaximin and Hives are getting so much better, I suggest getting tested for SIBO!

Diana – everyone is different and SCD has to be customized to you. It isn’t uncommon to have problems with nuts, eggs, and even high amounts of fat early in the diet (they were all problems for me!!) – we write about it here: https://healthygut.com/what-to-do-when-the-scd-diet-isnt-working/

Finding the diet that works for you takes work but it is worth it 🙂 I’d recommend starting by finding your food safe zone (that is what Laura is describing heres) – here’s how: https://healthygut.com/scd-success-starts-by-creating-a-food-safe-zone/

So what you eat im the same but I dont know what to eat

I love the research and evidence that you use in each post! And I definitely agree that most inflammation has roots in the gut.

We’re so sorry to hear the issues you’re struggling with right now. A diet like SCD may be able to help with some of these symptoms because it promotes whole-body health – you can get started here: https://healthygut.com/scd-quick-start-guide/ I hope you’re feeling much better very soon.

ALSO INCLUDE IN THAT ABOUT 300MG OF MAGNESIUM CITRATE DAILY

THE 5-LOX ENZYME IS OUT OF CONTROL IN YOUR BODY….LAYMEN TERMS YOUR OWN IMMUNE SYSTEM IS STARTING TO EAT THE JOINTS AWAY…THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN OSTEO …RHEUMATISM AND ARTHRITIS STARTS IN THE BODY …..2000 MG OF FISH OIL A DAY (OMEGA 3)……TURMERIC AT LEAST 500 MG DAILY MAKE SURE IT IS BCE -95 PROCESSED….AND THEIR IS AN EXCELLENT SUPPLEMENT FROM LIFE EXTENSION CALLED ARTHRO MAX…..THATS A MUST ALSO …. GOOD LUCK 🙂

hey diane, lets try to keep it friendly here. everyone is just looking for information for good health. any question is a good one, so lets try not to correct on another and mind our own business. thanks!

Hi Olivia! thanks for commenting 🙂

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Hi Chris, thanks for reaching out to us. I’m so sorry you’re going through this, as it sounds really scary 🙁 You’ve made the right choice by seeing your doctor – that is definitely the first step! We’re here for you. Hope you’re feeling much better really soon.

Thanks for reaching out to us, Mel. Our Solving Leaky Gut program would be perfect for you because it addresses lifestyle, diet, and supplements. The best place to start your journey to better health is by signing up for a free webinar where you can learn more about the program and how it helps people in similar situations to yours http://solvingleakygut.com/webinar/live/