Food Allergies Plus

[Guest guest]

I was diagnosed with CD in 2001. Found SCD 3 years later and close to year on

the diet, I conceived my first child at 31! The beginning of the pregnancy I did

very well remaining strict on SCD. Unfortunately, it was short lived and the

cravings got the best of me. My pregnancy welcomed many illegals to which I had

no reaction. This too was short lived. Fifteen days after giving birth I awoke

from horrific nightmare at 2a.m. with severe cramps and diarrhea. It was

paybacks…

 

This last January I became a patient at a preventative health care clinic. They

specialize in autoimmune deficiencies. One of the first few tests was a

comprehensive food panel. Testing more than one hundred foods for a degree of

sensitivity/allergy. They also confirmed that I have no " good bacteria " in my

gut and much yeast. As for the food panel, I was surprised to learn there were a

few foods I am allowed on the SCD that I had a sensitivity to and also a few

illegal that I showed no reaction to. E.g. I show no sensitivity to rice or

potatoes, but high allergy score for asparagus and cheese…?? To no surprise, I

cannot have anything to do with gluten/wheat/flour…Has anyone had one of these

tests and how much faith does anyone have in them? Do you believe they can be

accurate?

 

Symptoms: intermittent burning in center of stomach, (around belly button area),

muscle twitches, eye irritations, interrupted menstrual cycles, (Polycystic

Ovary Syndrome??? Believed to be found in individuals that do not process

starches or sugars….ahhhh, the irony…) hair loss, skin irritations, dizziness,

decreased (numby) sensation on left side of body, chronic fatigue, muscle

weakness, chronic sinus issues, difficulty concentrating, depression, anxiety,

GERD…and several I may have forgotten right now, but these are the symptoms I've

complained of for years only to be sent to an ENT and neurologist…to no avail.

Strangely, I do not have the bathroom issues I remember having early Crohns.

 Last colonoscopy in 2007(post baby) that showed no problems or signs of

Crohns…??

 

Being a Mom, having a career, and managing my diet had been a challenge. I have

been an absolute yo yo for the past four years. I cannot find DDCC, I have

little time for food prep. My SCD ketchup does not thicken and is runny. And

what about all the new various health food store products? Can I just BUY almond

milk? Do I have to buy all organic fruits & veggies or can I just wash the

regular ones? I have questions, but I cannot make anymore excuses for the way I

feel and need to just do it!!! I do not want to die of stomach cancer because I

could not get back the will power to be on a diet! So… do I follow food panel

restrictions or do I stay strict SCD?

 

I am aware that I am malnourished in the way of vitamins, minerals and

nutrients. I do not drink nearly enough water, addicted to coffee, (feel I need

the energy boost), SUGAR CRAVINGS!!!

 

A final thought…my lil' guy is 4 now. His speech is that of a 2 year old. He has

frequent allergy issues and the same dark circles of sickness I wear under my

eyes. AJ is in an Early On program (special education) to advance him before

kindergarten. Provided he is not the " broad spectrum " autistic that has been

suggested to me. I will be getting him tested for gluten/wheat/dairy

sensitivity. I may have passed on this evilness inside me and it is restricting

his progression into a " normal " little boy…

 

Currently taking:

 

5HTP               2  2x daily

Calm PRT       3  2x daily

AciPhex          1x     daily

BifoViden ID 1  1x daily

LactoFlam X   1  1x daily

B-12 Injection 1 ML 2x per week

Xanax as needed for anxiety

 

All thoughts/suggestions are welcome. Please! I know most of you are smarter

than your physicians!

 

Thanks for your time,   Joanne