Gf 4 weeks on update

marg · Post by **marg** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 7:39 am

Hi,
Just thought I would update you on my progress going gluten free, is now 4 weeks and I have never felt so well, 2 norms every day, slighty C at times but eventually go N, I can believe what a differance going GF has made, I must be one of the lucky one,s getting such a quick result, i will probably have setbacks but I am just enjoying the moment, its so good not to have to wait hours before feeling confident to go out without knowing if i will suddenly need the loo, I did mention before that I ate some cheese one day which gave me D the next day, I havent ate cheese since but haveing said that I dont think I am allergic to dairy as I have had other dairy foods and no reaction, could it just be certain things dairy? not sure yet, so I am going to try cheese again and see what happens , will let you know,
When I was at my worse I would sit on the loo and actually pray for some releif from the pain and discomfort well I think god must have been listening because i found this site and with you good people giving me advise and being so helpfull I have finally found some relief.
Marg. :bigbighug:

Martha · Post by **Martha** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 8:04 am

That's wonderful news, Marg. I'm so pleased for you.

Love,
Martha

Post by **tex** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 8:19 am

Marg,

That's great news, and I hope that you feel better with each passing week as your digestive system continues to heal.

Thank you for the update. It's always a pleasure to read about another member getting her life back.

Tex

coryhub · Post by **coryhub** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 8:55 am

Hi Marg,
I'm glad you found some quick relief.
As to your cheese question, it has been my experience that a hard cheese like Parmesan I can eat but most other cheeses, especially soft cheeses, I can't. In the dairy family I can also eat eggs. There can be different food sensitivities among us and even these are subject to change. It's why we enjoy finding something newly safe to digest.

marg · Post by **marg** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 9:40 am

Thanks everybody, yes coryhub it is strange how we are all different, pity the doctors don't realize this, whats good for one is not suitable for another,
I see my consultant for a checkup on the 18th July, I will tell him how going GF has helped me a lot, wonder what his reaction will be!
Marg.

dx LC 2010

marihabs · Post by **marihabs** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 10:00 am

Congratulations and many more wonderful days wished for you.

Mary

Lesley · Post by **Lesley** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 10:04 am

That's great Marg! Lucky you.

sometimes, if you can't eat cow's milk cheese, goat or sheep's milk products will be OK.

marg · Post by **marg** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 10:16 am

Thanks Lesley,
I will try the hard cheese first, which I love, if I react then I will try the goats /sheeps cheese,
Marg.

Joefnh · Post by **Joefnh** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 10:45 am

Hi Marq congratulations on such a wonderful result. This just goes to show how important controlling the dietary aspect really is. As you go forward be aware that other intolerances may start up. For many it seems that once the major dietary intolerances are addressed others may surface.

I hope you continue to do well

marg · Post by **marg** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 11:04 am

Thanks Joe,
I will keep you all updated , as you say Joe it shows how important dietary control is, as the saying goes-
"you are what you eat"
Marg.

Zizzle · Post by **Zizzle** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 11:07 am

Marg,
That's great news. Regarding the cheese, (assuming you are not sensitive to casein, the protein in milk), keep in mind that an aged, hard cheese can be high in histamine and that can cause D. On the other hand, a fresher cheese may still contain lactose, and that can cause D. Some blue cheeses may contain gluten.

MaggieRedwings · Post by **MaggieRedwings** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 11:19 am

Congratulations Marq on such great results so soon. May you continue to have Norman visit and hope you have a good GI visit on the 18th.

Maggie

humbird753 · Post by **humbird753** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 12:12 pm

Congratulations, Marg, on the positive results you have had in such a short time. Enjoy every moment, and keep us posted. I pray you continue to heal.

Paula

Gloria · Post by **Gloria** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 9:36 pm

Terrific report, Marg! I hope your success continues.

Gloria

marg · Post by **marg** » Tue Jun 26, 2012 8:18 am

Thanks to you all for the good wishes, not to sure about the casien as I have been using lactose free milk for a while now. I dont have much dairy - so not to sure about that either, guess i will try the cheese again and see what happens but think I will wait for a day when I have not to go out the next day just in case.
Thanks again and I will let you know how things go.
best wishes to you all
Marg.