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Re: My GI Doc: "I really have no idea what to do."

<p>Leaky Gut is a syndrome &nbsp;which may apply. Many Functional MDs &nbsp;are saying our gut biome is the basis of our immune system &nbsp;and &nbsp;overall health. Look at YouTube for Dr.Gundry and Dr. Mark Hyman. for details and treatments. Modern food with pesticides and GMOs are destroying our digestive systems. Best wishes. with your search.</p>
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Re: My GI Doc: "I really have no idea what to do."


@sfnative wrote:

@lolakimono wrote:

@sfnative 

Try marshmallow root extract.


@lolakimono 

 

Hi Lola,

 

My Internist in La Jolla said he would have recommended it, if my case hadn't been so severe.  The issue is that I just don't have plain old garden variety D,  I have explosive D, which places it in another category altogether.  I will, however, keep this in mind.


@sfnative 

I have microscopic colitis as well.  I used marshmallow root for many years for what you describe, but it also helps to heal the digestive tract. It's natural and I too have taken the off label cholesterol meds that another poster mentioned, but I would rather do something natural.  

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Re: My GI Doc: "I really have no idea what to do."

Good morning, @sfnative .  I am sorry you are suffering with this problem.  My favorite go-to when I experience minor food poisoning (either from lack of refrigeration or insuffient heating), is no longer Imodium A-D, but coconut milk from So Delicious.  I drink two 8 oz glasses of it, immediately, and I find that it does just as much for me as the other product. I believe it is likely more healthy for me, too. For a time, I couldn't eat out at any restaurants without having a problem.  It all started on my honeymoon in Hawaii, many years ago, when I ate buffet style food.  Coconut works well against many pathogens (proven in actual studies on Pubmed), and I believe that is why it is so successful for me.  I always keep some in my frig.  I wish the best for you.  Have you tried a probiotic capsule of some sort to try to crowd out the bad germs that are plaguing your gut yet?  If not, that might help you, too.

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Re: My GI Doc: "I really have no idea what to do."

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Budesonide clears it up!

 

@sfnative 

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Re: My GI Doc: "I really have no idea what to do."

Why don't you see a naturopathic physician, who specializes in GI issues. I live in a small state, and even we have many....some even covered by insurance. Regular MD's (especially specialists) prescribe what they've been taught. It becomes like an assembly line of 15 minute visits - a prescription or a test, and no results. Why? Regular MD's don't think outside the box. They don't take into consideration other causes (like SIBO or parasites), which naturopathic doctors do. Just a thought......

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Re: My GI Doc: "I really have no idea what to do."

@highmaintenancejan 

 

Budesonide is in flonase which is an allergy asthma med, are you sure this is the correct name

 


@highmaintenancejan wrote:

Budesonide clears it up!


 

Stop being afraid of what could go wrong and start being positive what could go right.
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@I am still oxox 

 

Yes, it is also a pill.....for Micro Colitis!  I had explosive watery diarhea for 3 months and this stopped it.