I was just wondering, does anyone here have any experience with the SC diet (specific carbon). It seems to be a specific diet to cure IBD's. I just read a lot of information on a Dutch about this and was quite interesting. A lot of things said there, we all consider to be true here too. Not specific on gluten and food intolerances, but other things like fiber irritating the colon and making an IBD worse.
When I look at the do and don't of what you can eat, it is almost similar to the paleo, with one main difference dairy to a certain point is still allowed (cheese and home made yoghurt) and some minor differences
Did anyone read the book on this diet: Breaking The Vicious Cycle, Intestinal Health Through Diet of Elaine Gottschall
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Hi Harma,
We've had quite a few discussions about that diet in the past, and a number of members have tried it, I believe. You are correct that the main issue with it, as far as treating MC is concerned, is that certain dairy products are allowed, which are not suitable for someone who is casein intolerant. Other than that, it seems to be a pretty good diet for someone with an IBD. If you will do a search of the archives here, using the built-in search function:
http://www.perskyfarms.com/phpBB2/search.php
and using the key words Specific Carbohydrate Diet, you should get over 30 "hits". Be sure to click on the " Search for all terms" button before doing the search. If you use the key word SCD, you should get over 50 "hits".
Elaine Gottschall was a pioneer in the treatment of digestive issues by means of diet alone, and if it hadn't been for her work, we might still be in the dark about dietary treatment methods for MC.
Tex
We've had quite a few discussions about that diet in the past, and a number of members have tried it, I believe. You are correct that the main issue with it, as far as treating MC is concerned, is that certain dairy products are allowed, which are not suitable for someone who is casein intolerant. Other than that, it seems to be a pretty good diet for someone with an IBD. If you will do a search of the archives here, using the built-in search function:
http://www.perskyfarms.com/phpBB2/search.php
and using the key words Specific Carbohydrate Diet, you should get over 30 "hits". Be sure to click on the " Search for all terms" button before doing the search. If you use the key word SCD, you should get over 50 "hits".
Elaine Gottschall was a pioneer in the treatment of digestive issues by means of diet alone, and if it hadn't been for her work, we might still be in the dark about dietary treatment methods for MC.
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.
I've found the book of Elaine Gottschall in the library, unfortunately not availabe now, but I 've reserved it. Like you say the dairy is a problem for the ones here with a casein intolerance.
also interesting what you are saying:
"Elaine Gottschall was a pioneer in the treatment of digestive issues by means of diet alone, and if it hadn't been for her work, we might still be in the dark about dietary treatment methods for MC"
on the SC website I read a lot of information in line with what I have learned here.
I see tex you are posting more and more the last couple of days. Does this mean you start to feel better and better every day? I hope you do.
also interesting what you are saying:
"Elaine Gottschall was a pioneer in the treatment of digestive issues by means of diet alone, and if it hadn't been for her work, we might still be in the dark about dietary treatment methods for MC"
on the SC website I read a lot of information in line with what I have learned here.
I see tex you are posting more and more the last couple of days. Does this mean you start to feel better and better every day? I hope you do.
Yes, I am definitely feeling much better, and I'm getting stronger every day. I'll post an update on the Main Message Board.
Thanks for asking.
Tex
Thanks for asking.
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.
I followed the SCdiet for a long time but never got resolution for very long. I am celiac and knew that when I started the diet. Since my D didn't resolve I tested with Entero Lab and found I am also allergic to dairy and soy and egg. I have recently given these up as well but still struggle. Right now I am leaving the peanut butter behind to see if that makes a difference. It was a staple of my lunch with apples. I think I got addicted to the yogurt as I find that hard to give up but I have. I really dislike this disease ! ! I pretty much follow the SC diet but since I had no trouble with white potatoes I eat those now as well as plain potato chips. They fill a big void for me.
Hi Nancy,
Since you tested positive to all 4 of the most common food sensitivities (most common for people who have MC), there's a good chance that you may have other food sensitivities. EnteroLab's Panel C test might be helpful if you are eating any of the foods (besides potatoes) included in that panel.
Tex
Since you tested positive to all 4 of the most common food sensitivities (most common for people who have MC), there's a good chance that you may have other food sensitivities. EnteroLab's Panel C test might be helpful if you are eating any of the foods (besides potatoes) included in that panel.
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.
In that case, it might be time to consider the possibility of a mast call disorder that's causing problems due to excess histamine. It seems to be rather common with MC.
Tex
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.
Some brands don't work for some of us, and some members here need a higher dose, so they use one brand in the morning, and a different one at bedtime. For an antihistamine to work, it may be necessary to minimize high-histamine foods in the diet. But of course, it's certainly possible that histamines are not the problem. 
Tex
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.
Hi Lesley,
This is an old thread that Nancy posted on. It was originally started back in February of 2010, about a week after I was discharged from the hospital, following my emergency surgery that resulted in the removal of my colon,cecum, and part of my terminal ileum.
Sorry for the confusion. This is why I discourage reviving old threads, because most people naturally assume that it's a recent thread.
I definitely appreciate your concern, though.
Tex
This is an old thread that Nancy posted on. It was originally started back in February of 2010, about a week after I was discharged from the hospital, following my emergency surgery that resulted in the removal of my colon,cecum, and part of my terminal ileum.
Sorry for the confusion. This is why I discourage reviving old threads, because most people naturally assume that it's a recent thread.
I definitely appreciate your concern, though.
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.
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Tex
To remove such a program usually requires uninstalling it from your add/remove programs function in your computer's control panel, resetting all your browsers (which requires knowing how to find the reset function on each browser), and then running 2 or 3 good malware-removal programs, such as Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, SuperAntiSpyWare, or Spybot-Search and Destroy, in order to locate and destroy the original files planted on your computer.
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.