Could it be the hazelnut syrup, and not the coffee itself? Or the half-and-half, or the Splenda? (I like to believe I could live without coffee, but am glad that so far I don't seem to have to.)
All those things like Splenda have always messed me up, even before MC, and the half-and-half would definitely send me to the loo. (I appreciate that black coffee is an acquired taste - I'm fortunate that my mother 'taught' us to prefer it that way.)
Can you tolerate coffee?
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The Enterolab tests will tell you for sure about dairy, but not hazelnuts (or it could be something else bothering you in that hazelnut syrup, which surely contains some sweetener or other than or in addition to the Splenda you're adding). The MRT testing works in a different way, and you still have to test each food - the advantage is you will know certain foods are highly likely to be problems, and can start testing your 'green' foods which show a lower likelihood of reactivity.
I would take a hard look at the ingredients list on that syrup, and since the vast majority of us react to dairy, you might consider that a potential suspect as well. If you just cannot do black coffee, there are coconut creamers that people here have enjoyed, and at least one brand, So Delicious, has a hazelnut flavor... but of course, you should check those ingredients, too!
And I should back up and say, it is possible that you are reacting to coffee itself. Some of us do. But the dairy and sweeteners are problematic for a great number of us, more than react to coffee (I believe).
Hope you find the culprit and get to enjoy a cuppa - but at least you'll know for sure, if/when you need to give it up, that it's not some other ingredient that's the real problem.
I would take a hard look at the ingredients list on that syrup, and since the vast majority of us react to dairy, you might consider that a potential suspect as well. If you just cannot do black coffee, there are coconut creamers that people here have enjoyed, and at least one brand, So Delicious, has a hazelnut flavor... but of course, you should check those ingredients, too!
And I should back up and say, it is possible that you are reacting to coffee itself. Some of us do. But the dairy and sweeteners are problematic for a great number of us, more than react to coffee (I believe).
Hope you find the culprit and get to enjoy a cuppa - but at least you'll know for sure, if/when you need to give it up, that it's not some other ingredient that's the real problem.
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Boy, I sure have been dippy today without any coffee (caffeine). Ugh!
Anyway, the hazelnut syrup has Splenda already in it, along with the ever-popular ingredient "natural flavors". I tried the version of the syrup that had sugar in it and saw no different in reactions, so I'm pretty sure it's either the coffee itself or the 1/2 and 1/2. I sure wish I could drink it black but I just can't. I think I had a lactose test a million years ago but it was negative. Or maybe not b/c it was so long ago I'm confusing it with something else. I'm gluten-sensitive but not a celiac so I wouldn't be surprised about the dairy iffy-ness either!
I should try the coffee with a non-dairy, hazelnut free creamer I guess. But what kind is the question. Time to go shopping for something;I like coconut; I hope that's an OK ingredient for me.
Maybe I should just take a swig of the hazelnut syrup or put some in the tea that doesn't bother me and see what happens. The things we do....
Anyway, the hazelnut syrup has Splenda already in it, along with the ever-popular ingredient "natural flavors". I tried the version of the syrup that had sugar in it and saw no different in reactions, so I'm pretty sure it's either the coffee itself or the 1/2 and 1/2. I sure wish I could drink it black but I just can't. I think I had a lactose test a million years ago but it was negative. Or maybe not b/c it was so long ago I'm confusing it with something else. I'm gluten-sensitive but not a celiac so I wouldn't be surprised about the dairy iffy-ness either!
I should try the coffee with a non-dairy, hazelnut free creamer I guess. But what kind is the question. Time to go shopping for something;I like coconut; I hope that's an OK ingredient for me.
Maybe I should just take a swig of the hazelnut syrup or put some in the tea that doesn't bother me and see what happens. The things we do....
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Hi Cynthia,
Like you I am new to this also. I can tell you that keeping a journal of EVERYTHING I put in my mouth has really helped me. I do drink coffee, this going to sound crazy but it works for me......I only can have perked and I use almond milk with a little honey. When I perk my coffee it can only be with filterd water and I use half the amount of coffee then normally. I have always been a coffee drinker sometimes up to 10 cups a day, but these days I have one in the morning and one at night!
I found this Black Mango Tea (Trader Joes) and LOVE IT!!!!! I make a pitcher of it cold and have many cups during the day hot! My family even enjoys it! if you want it sweet just add a little honey. Good Luck!
Here's to a healthy belly,
Robin
Like you I am new to this also. I can tell you that keeping a journal of EVERYTHING I put in my mouth has really helped me. I do drink coffee, this going to sound crazy but it works for me......I only can have perked and I use almond milk with a little honey. When I perk my coffee it can only be with filterd water and I use half the amount of coffee then normally. I have always been a coffee drinker sometimes up to 10 cups a day, but these days I have one in the morning and one at night!
I found this Black Mango Tea (Trader Joes) and LOVE IT!!!!! I make a pitcher of it cold and have many cups during the day hot! My family even enjoys it! if you want it sweet just add a little honey. Good Luck!
Here's to a healthy belly,
Robin
Marcia,
Even if you're not sensitive to casein, everyone who has enteritis, (inflammation of the intestines), which is all of us, when we are reacting, will automatically be temporarily lactose-intolerant, due to a lack of the ability of the small intestine to produce the lactase enzyme. After the enteritis is resolved, the lactase production will return to normal, and lactose will no longer be a problem, (though casein might be).
Tex
Even if you're not sensitive to casein, everyone who has enteritis, (inflammation of the intestines), which is all of us, when we are reacting, will automatically be temporarily lactose-intolerant, due to a lack of the ability of the small intestine to produce the lactase enzyme. After the enteritis is resolved, the lactase production will return to normal, and lactose will no longer be a problem, (though casein might be).
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
Marcia,
I get the impression that most people find it most practical to do the Enterolab tests first, because those tests are more definitive, and they cover the most common food-sensitivities. After all the foods that showed positive results are removed from the diet, if that doesn't bring remission in a reasonable length of time, then the MRT/LEAP program will help to track down any remaining problems.
For many of us, the Enterolab tests may be all that we need. The MRT results require a lot of trial and error testing of most foods, using the test results as a guide, but the time and money spent doing that is usually worthwhile, for someone who has many food-sensitivities.
Tex
I get the impression that most people find it most practical to do the Enterolab tests first, because those tests are more definitive, and they cover the most common food-sensitivities. After all the foods that showed positive results are removed from the diet, if that doesn't bring remission in a reasonable length of time, then the MRT/LEAP program will help to track down any remaining problems.
For many of us, the Enterolab tests may be all that we need. The MRT results require a lot of trial and error testing of most foods, using the test results as a guide, but the time and money spent doing that is usually worthwhile, for someone who has many food-sensitivities.
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.