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Posted: Sun Jul 11th, 2010 09:28 pm |
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Hi everyone
My name is Angela and I just found thecyclediet.com a few days ago. I've had horrid horrid PMDD and heavy periods since I got my period when I was 16. I'm now 28! I've tried effexor, prozac, councelling. Gyno wanted to do an endometrial ablation or a hysterectomy, but I just had major surgery in June of last year so I'm not comfortable having another major operation already.
I've printed out all of the forms here, but won't be able to buy any of the booklets right now because money is tight.
The info I've got so far is wonderful though. I'm really looking forward to feeling like myself again.
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Posted: Mon Jul 12th, 2010 12:17 am |
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Hi Angela, welcome to the Cycle Diet Support board.
I'm very glad you've found some helpful information here. I'm going to also repost some questions I usually ask clients so you can save a little time in identifiying a possible food sensitivity that could be contributing to your PMS/PMDD, something I've noticed time and time again in may of my clients.
I always start off on a phone consult asking my clients if:
1) They have a family history of autoimmune disease or possibly an IBS/IBD or family history of celiac (intolerance to wheat, rye and barley) which is also an autoimmune disease. I'm finding women who do not improve on the original Cycle Diet- are more than likely suffering from an underlying delayed food allergy/intolerance causing malabsorption and/or intestinal inflammation.
2) I also ask if anyone in their family suffers from digestive issues....do you suffer from digestive issues...constipation or diarrhea? These are signs that your body is having a problem with your foods. (usually dairy, wheat, gluten, eggs, or soy)
Malabsorption is hardly ever looked for in women who suffer from PMDD. Depression and the emotional symptoms are also clear signs of malabsorption of B vitamins and many of the minerals it takes to cycle normally.
3) Does osteoporosis run on either side of your family? Talk with your mother and ask. A calcium, magnesium, zinc, and other trace mineral deficiency may be the problem.
If any of this sounds familiar to you then I would advise you to talk with your Primary physican and ask for a Celiac blood panel, if he/she refuses to do the test then order the stool test through http://www.enterolab.com (you don't need a doctor's order) However Enterolab can not give you a diagnosis for Celiac disease, only a possible indication of a gluten or other food sensitivity.
4) How about your most recent labs, were they all normal or did you have a problem with iron, thyroid or liver enzymes? these are also red flags to malabsorption and/or a possible gluten sensitivity.
5) Any restless legs? Any joint pain? Tingling hands? All red flags for gluten.
If you are going to follow the on-line version of the Cycle Diet understand it doesn't really take into consideration food sensitivities. Although it lets you know where the gluten is in many of the foods and recipes, most women don't understand what may be causing them problems. It could be gluten, dairy or the many chemical food additives in processed foods. You'll find many here are gluten intolerant and chemical sensitive.
Thanks for your post, there is always help available to you here. Please also feel free to ask any questions while you're trying dietary changes.
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Posted: Mon Jul 12th, 2010 01:46 am |
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Debra,
Do you have any opinion on the VEGA food intolerance testing done through a naturopath. I've had the celiac testing done before and it came back negiative....but I do notice I get a burning stomach if I eat bread on an empty stomach. Anyways, my VEGA testing through the naturopath did come back positive as being in tolerant to eggs, dairy, wheat, alcohol, and citrus fruits.
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Posted: Mon Jul 12th, 2010 12:31 pm |
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Hi Angela,
Honestly, I've never heard of VEGA testing, I do understand some NP's like the idea of bio-feedback or energy testing of some kind. These tests are not accepted in the mainstream medical community (no peer reviewed research)...however saying that I do think there must be something to energy balance in the body. I do believe acupuncture has a basis in pain management and restoring energy flow in the body.
There is one thing you can do to see if you have an intolerance to those foods and that is to eliminate them all for a period of time. If you see some improvements with your PMS/PMDD than you know it could be the cause. Since you've already tested negative for Celiac disease you can always trial the gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free (alcohol, citrus) diet.
Celiac disease is only 1 form of gluten intolerance and you don't have to test positive for Celiac to be gluten intolerant. If you get stomach pain from eating bread, your body is already telling you you can't tolerate it. Many people with gluten intolerance or increased inflammation are lactose intolerant as well. Malabsorption and disturbance in enzyme production may develop with any kind of inflammation inside the GI tract.
Angela, what kind of surgery did you have last year? If you don't mind me asking.
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Posted: Mon Jul 12th, 2010 04:31 pm |
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My son is already dairy free, so dairy free would defenitely be easy. Gluten free would be a bit more difficult but something that I would defenitely be able to do if I get improvements in my life.
Last year I had a breast reduction done.
Angela
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Posted: Mon Jul 12th, 2010 05:06 pm |
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Sorry Angela...don't know why I want to call you Jennifer. Why didn't you take your NP's advice regarding your VEGA tests? Didn't he/she tell you to avoid those foods? Or help you with the diet?
If you do see improvements with the GF diet, you will need to commit to it 100% for the rest of your life in order to maintain good intestinal health, which is why people need to be certain about their tests or elimination diets. Compliance to the diet is a major problem even in biopsy proven Celiacs, not to mention cross contamination of gluten in many processed foods. There are other problems (diseases) with ingesting gluten if you are intolerant over a period of time. Gluten is suspect in triggering other autoimmune disease states.
The gluten-free diet does have a steep learning curve in the beginning, and it helps to have support around you and your family. It may take 6 months to really be comfortable with it. Starting out it helps to stick with whole foods before you start loading up on all the processed and packaged foods available.
If this is something you need help with there's plenty of "free" resources on the web and I'd be happy to recommend some good books you may be able to find at your library. You'll find a few of them in the Cycle Diet Amazon store.
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Your body is talking to you....take a little time and listen to what it's trying to tell you.
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Posted: Mon Jul 12th, 2010 07:10 pm |
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| I didn't start the diet because I have problems actually allowing myself time. Being a mom of two young kids, one with health problems, I always care for my children long before I care for myself. Hense the reason I feel unhealthy, look unhealthy, and am 60 pounds overweight.
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Posted: Mon Jul 12th, 2010 07:34 pm |
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Yes, there are many moms out there that make that mistake. If you don't take care of yourself and then get sick, who's going to look after your kids? So re-prioritize for yourself and you'll have more energy to take care of your kids.
And if you didn't already know it, gluten intolerance is inherited so it's very possible your children could also be gluten sensitive. Please get to the library and look for these starter books about gluten intolerance:
Dangerous Grains by Dr. James Braly MD and Ron Hoggan
Healthier Without Wheat by Dr. Stephen Wangen
Gluten Free for Dummies by Danna Korn (Good info on kids w/gluten intol)
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Your body is talking to you....take a little time and listen to what it's trying to tell you.
Debra Hope-Riedesel RD/LD
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