Success with Paleo but experiencing first relapse I think

[Missing Healthy]

First let me thank you all for the shared experiences. Advice I followed in this forum got me to feel normal again for some time. I have experimented with GF and Paleo diets, both brought some relief.

About 3 weeks ago I resigned from my job because a different company offered me a better position. At this time I was eating a 80/20 paleo diet meaning I wasnt as religious about it as I should have been, 80% of the week I followed the diet and 20% I didnt. I started eating paleo so I could get off of Apriso which already had my MC under control. I think the stress from my last week of work with a couple consecutive weekends of celebrating (involving alcohol) my new job sparked my first relapse.

This relapse doesnt feel anything like before. I can feel gut spasms but in a completely new area, where I think my bladder is. I am nauseous and the fatigue is debilitating almost. As I am typing this the words move on the screen. Whats really got me confused is that my # of BMs has not increased.

Could too much Kefir cause something like this? I was drinking 2 cups a day for about a week. Guess I get to start over with boneless chicken breast and rice diet and see what happens. Any other tips would be much appreciated, I need to get over this asap so my new company doesnt get a bad first impression.

[ant]

Sorry you have relapsed, especially just before a new job!.

I am no expert but it sounds like you could have fever, what with the nausea and dizzyness (moving type). Have you checked your temperature?. I am sure others will respond, all I can say is drink lots of water (and keep off any caffeine).

best wishes and hope you improve soon, ant

[Polly]

Isn't kefir fermented? If so, it probably either contains or promotes the release of histamine, to which many of us are sensitive. If I were you, I would try taking a Claritin to see if it helps.

Hope you feel better soon.

Take Care,

Polly

[Deb]

Also, kefir is generally dairy based (unless you used a water-based one). Deb

[coryhub]

Starting over with the boneless, organic, chicken breast and rice diet is what I would do. Do you think the stress factor of a new job may have contributed? Good luck getting back on track. I'm like you 80% GF and 20% screw-up.