Guest guest Posted June 22, 2006 Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 Cooky and Group, Go to www.google.com and do a search on this term: + " leaky gut syndrome " + " rheumatoid arthritis " Here excerpts of just two of the thousands of pages: http://arthritis.about.com/od/diet/a/leakygut.htm " Some researchers claim that leaky-gut syndrome, or increased intestinal permeability, is implicated in dozens of diseases. The syndrome is the result of the wall of the small intestine being damaged. A healthy intestine allows only nutrients to pass into the bloodstream. When the intestine is damaged, larger molecules such as incompletely digested fats, proteins, starches, and even bacteria, also permeate the intestinal wall... One common prescription for leaky-gut syndrome is an <http://arthritis.about.com/od/diet/a//od/preventionandriskfactors/f/elimination\ diet.htm>elimination diet. A series of urine and blood tests is used to assess food allergies. Based on the results of the tests, whole categories of food such as dairy products or wheat products, are eliminated and added back over time as the patient is monitored for reactions. Strict elimination diets should be used only under close medical supervision, otherwise malnutrition can result... " http://www.afpafitness.com/articles/LEAKGUT4.HTM " ... The leaky gut syndrome is almost always associated with autoimmune disease and reversing autoimmune disease depends on healing the lining of the gastrointestinal tract. Any other treatment is just symptom suppression. An autoimmune disease is defined as one in which the immune system makes antibodies against its own tissues. Diseases in this category include lupus, alopecia areata, rheumatoid arthritis, polymyalgia rheumatica, multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, Sjogren's syndrome, vitiligo, thyroiditis, vasculitis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, urticaria (hives), diabetes and Raynaud's disease... Due to the enlarged spaces between the cells of the gut wall, larger than usual protein molecules are absorbed before they have a chance to be completely broken down as occurs when the intestinal lining is intact. The immune system starts making antibodies against these larger molecules because it recognizes them as foreign, invading substances. The immune system starts treating them as if they had to be destroyed. Antibodies are made against these proteins derived from previously harmless foods. " Sincerely, Harald At 08:58 AM 6/22/2006, you wrote: >I know you wrote to Harold but thought I'd add my 2 cents > >Almost everyone on antiinflamatories and other rheumatoid drugs have >leaky gut. Aloe Vera gel and Glutamine are 2 of the drugs I use when >I feel I have a problem (gas,pain,more symptoms,etc). I think there >is an article on leaky gut @ rheumatic.org > >cooky > >Harald, > >Thank you so much for the info...I do notice I feel better when I >cut out the " bad " foods from my diet. I do still eat chicken and >tofu most days (for protein), but am wondering if I need to do the >elimination diet to find out more about food allergies? > >Also I've read about " leaky gut " ...anyone out there healed >themselves with this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 What are the symptoms of leaky gut syndrome? Leaky gut syndrome may involve facial swelling when exposed to strong smells; gas, bloating and post-meal cramping; bouts of diarrhea and constipation; headaches; irritability; and lack of concentration. Individuals with leaky gut syndrome will eventually complain of fatigue, headaches, memory loss, poor concentration or irritability. I just googled Leaky Gut Syndrome. Betty " lizs.1234 " <lizs.1234@...> wrote: It looks like there are many kids on the spectrum with Leaky Gut. I'm wondering what the symptoms are and if there is a medical test that will diagnose this? Thanks, Liz Houston --------------------------------- Everyone is raving about the all-new beta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 That is strange Jen. hasn't been throwing up as much with the Provent Inhaler. Thank God. Betty jennifer_thorson <jennifer_thorson@...> wrote: Some symptoms are diarrhea, constipation, underweight, excessive gas, obsession with foods with gluten or casein, picky eater, and looking 'high' after eating these foods (spinning in circles, rolling on the floor, rubbing on textures, playing with light toys, etc). There are others but I would look it up. There are tests to confirm: IGG blood test or comprehensive stool test. But they are expensive. I think it is easier to do an elimination diet and document the results. Many children show a huge change in the first couple of weeks. Also most children's behavior escalates when gluten and casein is removed because they are going through withdrawl. It is pretty obvious. My daughter licked my arm once when I was wearing a lotion with oats in it. Jen > > It looks like there are many kids on the spectrum with Leaky Gut. I'm > wondering what the symptoms are and if there is a medical test that > will diagnose this? > Thanks, > Liz > Houston > --------------------------------- Food fight? Enjoy some healthy debate in the Answers Food & Drink Q & A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 , can you name a few foods that have gluten or casein to give me an example of what they are? jennifer_thorson <jennifer_thorson@...> wrote: Some symptoms are diarrhea, constipation, underweight, excessive gas, obsession with foods with gluten or casein, picky eater, and looking 'high' after eating these foods (spinning in circles, rolling on the floor, rubbing on textures, playing with light toys, etc). There are others but I would look it up. There are tests to confirm: IGG blood test or comprehensive stool test. But they are expensive. I think it is easier to do an elimination diet and document the results. Many children show a huge change in the first couple of weeks. Also most children's behavior escalates when gluten and casein is removed because they are going through withdrawl. It is pretty obvious. My daughter licked my arm once when I was wearing a lotion with oats in it. Jen > > It looks like there are many kids on the spectrum with Leaky Gut. I'm > wondering what the symptoms are and if there is a medical test that > will diagnose this? > Thanks, > Liz > Houston > --------------------------------- Cheap Talk? Check out Messenger's low PC-to-Phone call rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 What about a protruding stomach. but when given medication to help have a B.M. do to constipation, the extended stomach goes down? Does that mean it could possibly be " leaky gut syndrome'? If so, what do you do to treat it? Also, could complaining of pain in either one leg, both, or alternating leg pain, be part of the systems? Jewel <truegrittle@...> wrote: What are the symptoms of leaky gut syndrome? Leaky gut syndrome may involve facial swelling when exposed to strong smells; gas, bloating and post-meal cramping; bouts of diarrhea and constipation; headaches; irritability; and lack of concentration. Individuals with leaky gut syndrome will eventually complain of fatigue, headaches, memory loss, poor concentration or irritability. I just googled Leaky Gut Syndrome. Betty " lizs.1234 " <lizs.1234@...> wrote: It looks like there are many kids on the spectrum with Leaky Gut. I'm wondering what the symptoms are and if there is a medical test that will diagnose this? Thanks, Liz Houston --------------------------------- Everyone is raving about the all-new beta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 casein- milk, cheese, yogurt, butter, ice cream gluten- wheat, oats (cross-contamination- can buy oats that are clean online), barley, rye Obviously this is what most people eat. At first I thought she could eat almost nothing. But I found bread, cereal, crackers, cookies, waffles, pizza, and pasta that she would eat online and at natural food stores. Then she started to eat soy cheese, pudding, butter and things were easier. Although I do limit soy because it can have the same effect as casein in many children with leaky gut. Jen upport , Rose <beachbodytan2002@...> wrote: > > , > can you name a few foods that have gluten or casein to give me an example of what they are? > > jennifer_thorson <jennifer_thorson@...> wrote: > Some symptoms are diarrhea, constipation, underweight, excessive gas, > obsession with foods with gluten or casein, picky eater, and > looking 'high' after eating these foods (spinning in circles, rolling > on the floor, rubbing on textures, playing with light toys, etc). > There are others but I would look it up. There are tests to confirm: > IGG blood test or comprehensive stool test. But they are expensive. > I think it is easier to do an elimination diet and document the > results. Many children show a huge change in the first couple of > weeks. Also most children's behavior escalates when gluten and casein > is removed because they are going through withdrawl. It is pretty > obvious. My daughter licked my arm once when I was wearing a lotion > with oats in it. > > Jen > > > > > > It looks like there are many kids on the spectrum with Leaky Gut. > I'm > > wondering what the symptoms are and if there is a medical test that > > will diagnose this? > > Thanks, > > Liz > > Houston > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Cheap Talk? Check out Messenger's low PC-to-Phone call rates. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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