One week into my new diet

[karenswans]

I thought I'd report on the changes I'm seeing after going GF, SF, DF, and EF.

Some history: I had a very bad flare that lasted from May through August. In early August, the flare let up a little, but I was still having to get out of bed at around 4am to run to the bathroom. I would have about 3 episodes of D in the morning and that was it until the next day. This was way better than I had been during my bad flare, but it was still wearing me down.

The day after I started the diet, yes, the very next day, I didn't have to jump out of bed. The frequency of the D also decreased until it was down to 1/day. And today I'd say it was 80% Norman. Already!

I also feel more alert. I think the pain in my hip is lessening. And the ringing I've had in my ears since May now is just intermittent rather than constant. The vertigo is lessened, too.

I can't believe it. I had no idea this diet would show such a remarkable and fast effect. Maybe it's because the worst of my recent flare was already over? Anyway, I am convinced, and oh so happy that I found this board which persuaded me to try diet changes before trying meds. I'm also happy that I have a gastro who was supportive of that attempt (though he suggested the FODMAP diet).

Thank you all so much! I look forward to more improvements over time until I'm as smart, beautiful, and healthy as all of you!

-Karen

[JLH]

[MBombardier]

Great news, Karen! Good for you!!

[MotherGrizzly]

Great to hear--I'm going GF, SF, and egg free--trying to find out about my dairy/ casein sensitivities.

[sarkin]

Karen,

That's great news. I hope you continue to enjoy rapidly improving health!

Sara

[tex]

Karen,

That super! I hope that your health continues to improve on the fast track until you're feeling better than you've ever felt in your life.

Thanks for such an inspiring update.

Tex