teresa
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Post by teresa on Apr 21, 2014 15:39:45 GMT -5
Please forgive the indelicate nature of this question, but does anyone know what might cause an increase of mucus in the stool? Having colitis, it's not unusual for me to see mucus in my stool, but since starting AIP (2 months ago) there seems to be a lot more present. I've added probiotics, and digestive enzymes. Could those have this effect. I also started drinking kombucha.
I have no other symptoms; no pain, no blood. My diarrhea has improved significantly in the past week or so. In fact, my husband had to laugh when I announced that I'd had a relatively normal bowel movement for the first time in 6 months. (I had to tell somebody!)
Is mucus a sign of something specific, like increased inflammation?
Thanks for your insight. Teresa
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Post by rachelpower on Apr 22, 2014 8:22:04 GMT -5
If your BMs are improving, I wonder if, in this case, the mucus is somehow part of the healing process? Usually it is a sign of inflammation - damaged gut lining produces mucus to protect itself. If I were in this situation, I would record BMs and any pain etc for a week or so, and if all else well, might just keep an eye on it. But you might want to check in with your GI dr, just to be safe.
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Post by alisongregory on Apr 23, 2014 5:01:51 GMT -5
Just recovering from a little flare (5 days) and things almost back to normal. From accidental consumption of a communion wafer last week. I got excited about the VSL#3 probiotic referred to on the oxalate info site, then someone told me it has corn starch. Does anyone recommend a particular probiotic for IBD sufferers on AIP? I'm taking prescript assist but I understand while this is helpful there are other strains particularly good for IBD. Or should I just see if I can tolerate the VSL#3? Cheers ag
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Post by TamarE on Apr 23, 2014 11:16:56 GMT -5
Just recovering from a little flare (5 days) and things almost back to normal. From accidental consumption of a communion wafer last week. I got excited about the VSL#3 probiotic referred to on the oxalate info site, then someone told me it has corn starch. Does anyone recommend a particular probiotic for IBD sufferers on AIP? I'm taking prescript assist but I understand while this is helpful there are other strains particularly good for IBD. Or should I just see if I can tolerate the VSL#3? Cheers ag I think you can contact VSL to ask them about the corn starch, I do not know for sure. I take VSL3 myself.
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Post by rachelpower on Apr 25, 2014 2:05:20 GMT -5
i'm going to start a new thread for discussing ibd & probiotics.
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Post by uncoolmom17 on Apr 25, 2014 21:19:11 GMT -5
Hello, I was diagnosed with UC a few months ago. I just discovered this site from "Paleo Mom". I am trying to do the SCD diet and find support with a thread devoted to it. But it's not easy! I was on Prednisone and Asacol HD for two months. Both worked like a charm and I had no more D. I tapered off the Prednisone a few weeks ago. The past few days I am having a problem and fear that the D is coming back. Talk about depressing I hope I can find an answer here. I am still trying to sort out all of the info. It is overwhelming! I will have to learn what Paleo AIP is exactly but perhaps it can help me. Hope you all don't mind me asking a lot of questions Steph
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Post by alisongregory on Apr 25, 2014 23:46:01 GMT -5
AIP will help address the chronic inflammation that is contributing to development of autoimmune disease - UC is an autoimmune disease. (Which I'm sure you know!) Read Paleo mom's "the Paleo approach"!! You may still get flares but will be much less dependent on drugs. It's like going shopping to buy something (relief of symptoms of UC) and coming out loaded with freebies too (more energy, even moods, better skin...) :-) worth a shot. 3 months of your life, and you'll know either way by the end. Just need to commit for that long (plus however long you decide to take to transition in, or nothing if you go cold turkey like me!)
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Post by alisongregory on Apr 25, 2014 23:47:08 GMT -5
I'm 2 months in and am so sold i won't be going back to SAD and/or gluten ever again.
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Post by evawitsel on Apr 26, 2014 11:13:05 GMT -5
Hello, I was diagnosed with UC a few months ago. I just discovered this site from "Paleo Mom". I am trying to do the SCD diet and find support with a thread devoted to it. But it's not easy! I was on Prednisone and Asacol HD for two months. Both worked like a charm and I had no more D. I tapered off the Prednisone a few weeks ago. The past few days I am having a problem and fear that the D is coming back. Hi Steph, I have UC too (since 2012). I started with the GAPS protocol that is similar to SCD. It helped me a bit, but not enough to stay in remission. Then in the fall of 2013 I started the paleo autoimmune protocol and my symptoms cleared within two days and I have stayed in remission for the six months since then. So I can only really encourage you to try AIP, maybe it will help you too!
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Post by peaceandlovemama on Apr 26, 2014 12:58:14 GMT -5
Hello! I have been dealing with mysterious health symptoms (tummy issues, fatigue, headaches, muscle and joint pain, and brain fog) since 2006. I was unable to get a diagnosis until this last December after landing in the hospital. I was diagnosed with severe ulcerative pan colitis after having an emergency colonoscopy the day after Christams. We have been Primal/Paleo for the last 3.5 years. I have been trying the AI protocol in an attempt to put me into remission, but am at the point after three months where I am figuring out that I need to combine an AI/GAPS/SCD philosophy with a low-sulfur/thiol diet in order to meet my needs nutritionally and to facilitate healing. I am still flaring, am on both prednisone and apriso. I started LDN a few weeks ago, and have started several klaire labs supplements in an attempt to get my vitamin and mineral status up a bit. I've never really had trouble in the past w/ "cheating" on paleo, but am having a terrible time with AIP. I am sure some of the problems are due to cravings from the prednisone, and nutritional deficiencies incurred over the last few years.
Currently taking: Apriso, tapering Prednisone (5mg). LDN 2.5 mg. Prescript Assist, Nu Medica D3 K2, Klaire Labs Multivitamin, Klaire Labs magnesium glycinate, Klaire Labs saccharomides boulardi, Klaire Labs Vital-zymes, Designs for Health Chelated Iron, Nordic Naturals Promega.
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Post by teresa on Apr 30, 2014 15:29:01 GMT -5
I know that psyllium is on the no-no list, but I've always taken it as a way to control diarrhea caused by colitis. Am I doing more harm than good by taking it? It's the only thing keeping me from having to go to the bathroom 15+ times a day. I am seeing relief from some symptoms since starting AIP 8 weeks ago, but not the diarrhea.
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Post by alisongregory on Apr 30, 2014 19:25:32 GMT -5
Prednisone sucks. Except that it stops further damage really quickly. Because constant damage can increase risk of cancer down the track, my plan is to take meds, get into remission, stay on the diet, then get off meds if my body stays in remission, or at least minimise them. But I feel your pain. I find that the rest and stress relief aspects of the Paleo approach (ie AIP) are as important as diet when it comes to a flare up. In fact, those things can lead me to a flare up!! x
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Post by uncoolmom17 on May 5, 2014 13:12:33 GMT -5
Thank you for the warm welcome evawitsel! I am a little confused as to how to start the AIP diet. Is there a thread that shows you an intro diet....like with the SCD diet? What do you start eating? Do you ease your way in....Perhaps I'm missing something? I noticed a lot of people are starting on the firs of the month....
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Post by hanna on May 24, 2014 11:39:11 GMT -5
Hi everyone, I have a question about digestive enzymes. I had been taking Similase, recommended by my ND but recently read that the protease in it can aggravate ulcers. The only low protease enzyme I've found is the Similase Sensitive Stomach, but I'm hesitant to take that because it contains slippery elm which is an immune stimulant. Does anyone know of safe digestive support for those with UC?
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Post by rottielovie on Jul 13, 2014 17:42:33 GMT -5
Hello, I am Allison and I am 31 years old. I was recently (in late May) diagnosed with having Ulcerative Colitis. My GI specialist says it's severe, and has started me on Humira (an every other week self injection Biological). While we wait for that to (hopefully) start working, I am on the steroid prednisone, though it doesn't seem to be doing much for me other than making my lower legs swell, voice raspy, and my taste is off. I was trying to lose weight with diet and exercise when I was diagnosed, and told to stop eating all raw fruits and veggies, and many veggies all together because they are to rough. I was basically told to live on white rice, white bread, white pasta, lean protein, and a small approved list of overly cooked veggies. I decided I wanted to find another way, and found out about AIP through a friend. I am currently morbidly obese, my insides are a mess, and I am looking for something to improve my health. AIP is intimidating, but I can't continue to feel exhausted, lose blood, and have stomach pains the rest of my life. I am in the last chapters of The Paleo Approach, and have been reading everything I can find online, and joined facebook groups. I hope to start the AIP diet this week, I am building my grocery list, and cleaning out the kitchen. My husband wants me to feel better (married 14 years) and I hope will be just as supportive as things disappear from the fridge and pantry.
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