Hi Rhonda – Yes! Teh SCD diet will help you repair your gut so you can actually absorb the nutrients you take in:) Best place to start is here: https://healthygut.com/scd-quick-start-guide/

Cara

Could it be this?

https://sibosurvivor.com/sibo-diet/#compared or their homepage

(I just found out I have both SIBO and SIFO….SIFO is easy as my tongue is coated and following all SIBO recommendations is working. No I haven’t done the breath test. The cripping pain in my stomach tells me much more than a vague test, I think)

I can’t even eat all the food in the green and if I go into anything in the yellow or above the pain is too much

https://www.alderbrooke.com/docs/SIBO.Food.Guide.pdf

Take care I hope you find something that works

Thanks for sharing, Abeer! Great to hear you’re doing well:)

I have hiatus hernia and came off taking Nexium with the help of a Naturopath. I told a tincture and slippery elm bark 30 mins before meals and it helped with severe heartburn and indigestion.
I then started taking ATP Science GutRight and started following the SCD and I feel amazing! I can’t explain but all my gut issues are gone and I don’t get heartburn anymore. I have never felt this good!

Hello and thanks for reaching out! WE have a ton of information on Inflammatory Bowel diseases – and you can find more here: https://healthygut.com/category/autoimmune-disease/

HI Cyndie – we’ve seen so many in her same situation do really wel. Our suggestion would be to start the diet right away and see how she does. We have a free quick start guide that will be helpful for starting out: https://healthygut.com/scd-quick-start-guide/ Also, this website is a great resource for kids and the SCD diet: pecanbread.com

Can u to plz tell me more my son is diagnosed with ibd?

Hi there my daughter has been battling Crohns for two years she is now 15
Her colon so diseases that they would like to take it out is anybody on here that has some this diet and been able to heal to live a somewhat normal life? Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated

Hi Cara – an intolerance to several foods is typically a sign that much more is going on. We’d suggest stool testing to dig in further and you can read more here: https://healthygut.com/6-gut-infection-case-studies-why-you-should-get-stool-testing-done-asap/

Thanks for sharing Scott! Great to hear you’re doing so well and thanks for taking the time to encourage others.

It took me 12-18 months before I was feeling well. But it was certainly worth the effort, as I’m no longer on meds for Crohn’s, I’m back up to my normal weight after losing 45 lbs, and I’m living a normal healthy life without medical intervention. So my best advice is to keep at it, I hope you feel better soon.

Hi Tanya,

It definitely sounds like your daughter could have an egg allergy. Upon doing an elimination diet and then adding eggs back in, I too suffered from terrible rashes (the rashes were very painful). If your daughter is having stomach pain it could also be from the diet itself. A lot of vegetables with few simple carbohydrates (like rice) make me feel very bloated and uncomfortable. Unfortunately the way food is grown nowadays makes any special diet very difficult. Meats found in grocery stores are typically treated with preservatives to last longer and are often found to have high levels of dioxin. Vegetables that have also gone through many rounds of genetic modification are also very difficult to digest with a damaged digestive system. If your daughter is really struggling with not getting enough calories, you can also try adding back in quinoa or rice and see how she reacts. A little about myself: I have a severe case of Celiac’s disease and a slew of food allergies (dairy, soy, eggs, cashews, pistachios, mango, some preservatives and food colorings). I started off on this diet but have altered it to include quinoa and rice, and have limited my meats to wild-caught fish. – I feel completely better now. But it required a lot of alteration to get where I am today.

Try small amounts of apple cider vinegar, sipped with every meal, or snack. Say, a teaspoonful with food. Also, don’t eat large meals and don’t eat every 2 or 3 hours. Instead, eat every 4 or 5 hours. Don’t drink with your meals, don’t drink 30 minutes before or 30 minutes after eating, avoid pop, sugar, starches and grains.

HI Ken – if you haven’t seen much improvement, there are a couple things to consider. One is the four horseman here: https://healthygut.com/what-to-do-when-the-scd-diet-isnt-working/ The other is stool testing and you can read more here:
https://healthygut.com/6-gut-infection-case-studies-why-you-should-get-stool-testing-done-asap/

HI Jenna – milk, especially the stuff you buy in grocery stores, is typically of poor quality. We also lose the ability to break down lactose as we age, so this can cause gas, bloating, and an overall groggy/fatigued feeling. If you want to get started on the diet, you can go here: https://healthygut.com/scd-quick-start-guide/

Hi,

Really interested reading about this diet. I have ulcerative colitis & have really struggled to get it under control for the last 18 months. It’s been hell really. My biggest problems are severe urgency, stomach pains & diahhorea. I was following a low fibre diet at one point to see if that would help – white bread etc, but I didn’t see a big difference in my symptoms. Can I ask why milk is not advised? I thought some whole milk was meant to be good for you?

Hi Michele,

I’m also suffering from the exact same thing. I’m diagnosed with SIBO, and lately i’m belching a lot. Were you able to find solution to your issue? Please please reply back if you made any progress. I’m feeling very frustrated with my current situation. thanks

Aaron, here is a link to a study on valsalva induced headaches. Variously also known as exertional and cough headaches. Perhaps taking a copy of this article might help give your doctor the direction you feared might be lacking. It is published by the National institutes of health.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3639158/

Best of luck to both you and your son!

Breanna

Hi Aaron, just saw the post about severe headaches with bowel movements. There are medical problems that can cause headaches with valsalva (bearing down as in during a bowel movement.) They have to do with the changes in pressure transmitted to the brain and upper spinal cord and sometimes can reflect a more serious problem to be addressed. I recognize this is a “natural” website and many won’t want to hear this. But consider seeing a neurologist for valsalva induced headaches. Or researching the topic. If there is a problem then early diagnosis and good information can be key. If there isn’t, then you’ll be reassured.

Best of luck!
Breanna

HI Linda – It’s hard to say, as we do recommend pureeing your foods at least for the first 2 weeks of the diet and then followign the phases found in our eBook..This will help you determine problematic foods. We’d suggest some digestive enzymes for starters, as that should help:
First, here’s a video where Jordan talks about digestive enzymes and how to use them: https://healthygut.com/who-needs-digestive-enzymes-and-how-to-take-them/

Here are some digestive enzymes we recommend:

Digest Gold – http://amzn.to/XHZOjS

Gi Pro Helath Prozymes – http://www.giprohealth.com/enzymes.aspx (SCD Legal)

Thorne Dipan 9 – http://amzn.to/1bQ6aHM

http://www.thesilveredge.com/colloidal-silver-and-heliobacter-pylori.shtml

Dear Margaret, Your story intrigued me and I wonder whether you make your own Kefir or you purchase it? If purchased, which brand do you buy? Thanks for sharing your experiences. Best regards, Kathryn

Marcy, I have the same issues as those that you listed: Eczema, am reactive to dairy, eggs, almonds and other things. I am curious to know how and if this diet has helped you? Thanks!

I believe the sense that she is always hungry is actually healing going on in her intestines. It is a pulling feeling. I and my son feel it even soon after having eating a calorie rich meal.
Rashes are a clearing out of toxins. Observe, keep a record of symptoms and persevere.
Good luck.

Hi Tanya – whether to not she has a confirmed diagnosis of Celiac Disease, gluten can cause digestive distress and we’d suggest omitting it from the diet for at least 3 months at the very least. Eggs can certainly cause a reaction, as they are part of the four horseman we talk about here (so is fruit): https://healthygut.com/what-to-do-when-the-scd-diet-isnt-working/ We’d recommend digestive enzymes and probiotics for your daughter – Here are some SCD legal suggestions for kids: phttp://www.pecanbread.com/p/Sup1.html

Hi Dima – legumes can make a difference and this article goes into detail on that here: https://healthygut.com/how-to-properly-prepare-beans/

Hi Lori!

Thanks for the answer!
As I see it, however, I already ate the same things on a paleo-keto diet, that I’d eat on SCD, minus the legumes.
Does that make a significant difference to my gut?

Kind regards

i Janice – neither foods are on the legal/illegal list, which mans you can test them out and see how you do once your symptoms have calmed down.

HI Dima – the SCD diet is specifically for healing the gut, where as a keto diet doesn’t necessarily always have the same goal. A paleo diet is something many transition into after more of a gut healing diet like SCD, so we’d suggest starting with our free quick start guide first: https://healthygut.com/scd-quick-start-guide/

I was wondering if there is any gut health related difference between this and a keto-paleo diet? I’ve been following the latter for a year now without much success for my gut health, and, as I see it, I’ve already been avoiding all the foods on your “avoid”-list.

Kind regards

Hi…I have had Colitis for over 35 years. I tried this diet for 2 yrs without much relief. I came upon a Facebook group called Heal Your gut and thats where I found out about Kefir. ii highly recommend this fermented drink as for the first time i=I feel normal. If your gut is compromised you will experience what is called “die off” where it may feel like youre not getting better but if you continue drinking Kefir (1 litre a day for 2 months) i can assure you it will make your life so much better. Drugs are NOT the way to go as it is likely your issues are from taking antibiotics.

Hi Charles, really sorry to hear your sick right now. Diet is going to be the best place to start right now. What we’d suggest is reading this article here and that help explain a lot : https://healthygut.com/ulcerative-colitis-natural-treatment-and-prevention/ Just so you know, we are not affiliated with Dr. Axe in any way, so if you have specific questions for his company, you can reach out to them:)

Hello – I can’t say we do have any research on that right now – sorry about that!

HI Sal – first off we always recommend consulting with your doctor about your medications. You can still do the diet while on medications, as that shouldn’t be an issue.

I got Ulcerative Colitis for 2 years and very bad, I am hoping this diet will help me but i wanna know if we can take medication with this diet. I am on mesalazine 4grams a day and Anti-TNF bioligics for several months which are keeping me away from bleeding. So whilst I love to try this diet, I cant forgo the medication because it would destroy me. Can i still try this diet while on the medication?

Please, please do not use Sweet n Low or any other artificial sweetener. Ever. They are man made chemicals that have solid evidence proving they are detrimental to your health in every way. Do a quick Google search about what these artificial sweeteners actually are and do to your brain and gut. I also believe with it being man made it would not fall into the “Legal” category.

Thanks, Eric Hissom

Hi Jennifer – it sounds like you need some stool testing at this point! We’e recommend the following: Test 1: The BioHealth #401H GI Pathogen Screen: https://www.directlabs.com/scdlifestyle/OrderTests/tabid/28099/language/en-US/Default.aspx

(NOTE: This can be found by selecting Specialty Labs under Find Tests)

This test uses advanced staining and antigen techniques to recover pathogens from 3 stool samples, taken each day for three days. I like the fact that this test uses samples taken over multiple days… and not only that, but it uses state of the art technology to look for pathogens that could be missed.

Test 2: The Doctor’s Data Parasitology x3: https://www.directlabs.com/scdlifestyle/OrderTests/tabid/28099/language/en-US/Default.aspx

Update: We’ve updated our recommendations for stool testing. The Metametrix #2105 is actually no longer available and many other reasons have led us to change our recommendation for the second test to the Doctor’s Data Parasitology x3 stool test.

This article goes into detail on why we suggest 2 stool tests instead of one:

https://healthygut.com/6-gut-infection-case-studies-why-you-should-get-stool-testing-done-asap/ Please let us know what questions you have regarding your next steps:)

Sorry, I don’t have a reply for Ellen, but I do have a question for Jordan, and I can see no other way to ask it
I have a connective tissue disorder, and a horrible gut. I know I can’t eat onions, garlic, or much of anything containing fructan or fructose. Frankly, my gut is only happy at near starvation. Symptoms include chronic constipation (I do have BM every day, but never full evacuation); I bloat very badly; I burp; I get stomachs aches; chronic fatigue (and chronic pain- but that’s because all my joints are damaged due to my faulty connective tissue). Plenty of connective tissue in the gut, too, which is probably why I have the symptoms. Anywho…. much of what’s listed as legal in the SCD doesn’t work for me, but strangely, lactose is not a problem. Looking for input

HI Marissa- just get back on the diet and start where you left off:)

Hi Aaron – sorry to hear this. We’d recommend a functional medicine practitioner and you can find the ones we suggest here: https://healthygut.com/practitioners/