Thanks so much Tex for that! I didn't even consider cross contamination which is so stupid, really, considering my family all eats regular bread. They cut bagels and I'm not super careful about the crumbs. I will definitely change that.
I also wondered about eggs since it is something many are allergic to and I did get the stomach gurgles after eating them the other day. So I will eliminate those as well.
I have some Claritin that I was thinking of taking as my rash is crazy itchy right now. I see on the ingredient list Lactose Monohydrate. Do I need to worry about casein with this? Or is there a better one I can take that doesn't have that in it?
Thanks!
Candida?
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I get the impression that most members who use Claritin use the reditabs, because they don't contain that ingredient. Claritin syrup is also free of lactose.
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.
Jon
We did a strict candida diet, yeast free, fermented products free( nothing that included vinegar, beer, wine)sugar free, very few fruits, no baked goods no alcohol. My DH called it the mineral water cardboard diet!! 60 days of flagyl, which makes you feel terrible!! It worked tho, I have never had another yeast problem since.
We did a strict candida diet, yeast free, fermented products free( nothing that included vinegar, beer, wine)sugar free, very few fruits, no baked goods no alcohol. My DH called it the mineral water cardboard diet!! 60 days of flagyl, which makes you feel terrible!! It worked tho, I have never had another yeast problem since.
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less traveled by and that has made all the difference.
Robert Frost
Robert Frost
KD,
What is flagyl?
I already avoid most alcohol except for the occasional Vodka because it is lowest in sugar and I mix it with a sugarfree Soda made with Stevia. Really, my only source of sugar is fruit. I do eat a lot of fruit. I have come to enjoy smoothies for breakfast since there is not much else I can eat especially once I get rid of eggs. But I suppose I need to look outside the box and realize I can eat non-breakfast foods for breakfast :)
Has anyone tried the Specific Carbohydrate Diet? I'm reading good things about it for healing leaky gut.
What is flagyl?
I already avoid most alcohol except for the occasional Vodka because it is lowest in sugar and I mix it with a sugarfree Soda made with Stevia. Really, my only source of sugar is fruit. I do eat a lot of fruit. I have come to enjoy smoothies for breakfast since there is not much else I can eat especially once I get rid of eggs. But I suppose I need to look outside the box and realize I can eat non-breakfast foods for breakfast :)
Has anyone tried the Specific Carbohydrate Diet? I'm reading good things about it for healing leaky gut.
Melanie,
The primary difference between the specific carbohydrate diet (SCD) and the paleo diet is that the SCD allows dairy products. That's why most members use the paleo diet (or a modified form of it) if they want to go that route.
Tex
The primary difference between the specific carbohydrate diet (SCD) and the paleo diet is that the SCD allows dairy products. That's why most members use the paleo diet (or a modified form of it) if they want to go that route.
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.
Flagyl is an antibiotic.... a nasty one.
I couldn't help but notice that you said you eat a lot of fruit. Could that be your problem? Most of us can't tolerate much fruit when we are in a flare. I consider myself pretty much in remission ( unless I do something stupid) and STILL can't eat much fruit. I believe it has to do with fructose malabsorption. All I know if that if I eat any significant amount of fruit ( especially melon), I will be visiting the bathroom STAT...... Just a thought.
Leah
I couldn't help but notice that you said you eat a lot of fruit. Could that be your problem? Most of us can't tolerate much fruit when we are in a flare. I consider myself pretty much in remission ( unless I do something stupid) and STILL can't eat much fruit. I believe it has to do with fructose malabsorption. All I know if that if I eat any significant amount of fruit ( especially melon), I will be visiting the bathroom STAT...... Just a thought.
Leah
What's weird is that I have been able to tolerate just about anything---bowel wise. If anything, I am back to dealing with C. I haven't had D in so long I can't even remember.
My gurgles haven't reappeared since stopping the eggs. I will wait a week or so and then try an egg and see what happens. I sure hope eggs aren't going to be a problem. I've read that some can be coated in Soy oil. Although I do not eat the shell, so I can't imagine that would affect anything. I think I will buy some farm fresh eggs from my local co-op and see if that makes a difference. Some people swear that they don't react to those. We'll see.
However, the more I read about Candida, the more convinced I am that I do need to try and starve it out unless I want to stay on expensive supplements forever---which I don't. So, *sigh* I am going to try the candida diet, which means getting rid of the fruit and grains and even vinegar. Oye. Good thing I really enjoy meats and vegetables!
Thanks for all the advice!! It's nice to talk to people who understand what we're going through :)
My gurgles haven't reappeared since stopping the eggs. I will wait a week or so and then try an egg and see what happens. I sure hope eggs aren't going to be a problem. I've read that some can be coated in Soy oil. Although I do not eat the shell, so I can't imagine that would affect anything. I think I will buy some farm fresh eggs from my local co-op and see if that makes a difference. Some people swear that they don't react to those. We'll see.
However, the more I read about Candida, the more convinced I am that I do need to try and starve it out unless I want to stay on expensive supplements forever---which I don't. So, *sigh* I am going to try the candida diet, which means getting rid of the fruit and grains and even vinegar. Oye. Good thing I really enjoy meats and vegetables!
Thanks for all the advice!! It's nice to talk to people who understand what we're going through :)
Egg shells are porous (because chicks have to be able to breathe through the shell before they hatch). The porosity is the reason why they're coated with oil — to make it more difficult for bacteria to migrate into the egg. And since the shells are porous, some of the oil will surely leech into the interior of the egg.Melanie wrote:Although I do not eat the shell, so I can't imagine that would affect anything.
It should be a very small amount, if the application is properly done. Other oils are FDA-approved for the job, though (such as mineral oil), so it's difficult to say how many processors use soy oil.
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!
I have candida in 2 different places. I'm still wondering how I could get rid of it. My doc is so convinced that it isn't in my bowels. How could he know? He didn't do a candida-test in my bowels!
I have absolutely no clue how to get rid of it and how to prevent it.
I'm sorry I couldn't help. Just wanted to let you know, you're not the only one.
Best wishes!
Grts
Julie
I have candida in 2 different places. I'm still wondering how I could get rid of it. My doc is so convinced that it isn't in my bowels. How could he know? He didn't do a candida-test in my bowels!
I have absolutely no clue how to get rid of it and how to prevent it.
I'm sorry I couldn't help. Just wanted to let you know, you're not the only one.
Best wishes!
Grts
Julie
It doesn't matter how many times you fall, but how many times you get up en go for it again. HOPE !!!!
What about eggs from a local farm? Do you know if they would use oil for those? I have in the past bought eggs from my local health co-op and recently (2-3 months) switched to Costco organic eggs. I wonder if that has been my problem. Hmmm....
Julie, I am SO sorry you're dealing with Candida as well. From what I understand it can be very difficult to get rid of. I am on my 2nd day of zero sugar or grain. It is tougher than I thought, and I eat little added sugar or baked foods. So I suppose I got enough sugar with my fruit to make this difficult. My functional medicine doctor found my problem with Candida through a urine test. But if you know you have Candida, there are many Anti-Candida diets out there that could maybe help you. I am looking at Healing Naturally by Bee. Her plan seems to make the most sense to me. And doesn't include a bunch of expensive supplements. Just "normal" ones. Good luck!
Julie, I am SO sorry you're dealing with Candida as well. From what I understand it can be very difficult to get rid of. I am on my 2nd day of zero sugar or grain. It is tougher than I thought, and I eat little added sugar or baked foods. So I suppose I got enough sugar with my fruit to make this difficult. My functional medicine doctor found my problem with Candida through a urine test. But if you know you have Candida, there are many Anti-Candida diets out there that could maybe help you. I am looking at Healing Naturally by Bee. Her plan seems to make the most sense to me. And doesn't include a bunch of expensive supplements. Just "normal" ones. Good luck!
In general, eggs from a grocery store are treated (FDA may require it for shelf life — I'm not sure that it's required, though). And eggs bought from farmer's markets, co-ops, neighbors, etc., are not treated.Melanie wrote:What about eggs from a local farm? Do you know if they would use oil for those?
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.
Melanie, I have a friend who can tolerate most eggs, but she can NOT handle the organic eggs from Costco. There is so much research about what chickens are fed and how much gets into the eggs. Sorry it is second hand info, I can't eat eggs at all :). It may be worth a try to go back to your other eggs. Also, Tropical Traditions sells soy free eggs (I think they are sold coconut and peas). They have a lot of free shipping codes, but obviously you will pay for the "special eggs." Hope that is helpful!
Has anyone tried Candex for yeast? I have yeast too. Did a stint on Diflucan, but it came back! I am pretty much yeast free diet, except that I am diabetic, so when my blood sugar gets low I have to have sugar :(
Has anyone tried Candex for yeast? I have yeast too. Did a stint on Diflucan, but it came back! I am pretty much yeast free diet, except that I am diabetic, so when my blood sugar gets low I have to have sugar :(
Here is an interesting site that rates eggs. Places I've been buying them from (until our farmers' market kicks in) like Trader Joe's and Costco got poor ratings.
http://www.cornucopia.org/organic-egg-scorecard/Private Label
Private‐label, or store‐brand, eggs rated with one egg are sold by grocers or distributors who have the obvious desire of wanting to grow their presence in the organic marketplace. Unfortunately, there is an inherent limitation in private‐label organic products: organic consumers tend to want to know where their food is coming from and how it is produced, and private‐label products are anonymous by their very nature. Our research indicates that the vast majority of organic eggs for private label brands are produced on industrial farms that house hundreds of thousands of birds and do not grant the birds meaningful outdoor access.