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Posted 11/25/2011 9:08 PM (GMT 0)
So I've been on SCD for about two months now. I caved to the peer pressure and went out to brunch today with my husband and friends. I thought I had ordered something relatively safe (veggie omelet with cheese), passed on toast and homefries... But about 10 minutes after finishing my meal I got this weird "rush" throughout my body and felt a bit lightheaded. Shortly after I got a bit nauseous and needed to pee/poop (for some reason this always happens when I feel like I need to vom but I hardly ever vom), so I went to the bathroom and felt a little better afterward. But then about 1/2 hour later the nausea returned and even worse than before!

I don't know what might've set me off like that, aside from the restaurant using illegals in the omelet. I just didn't think I would have this reaction to this extent, especially where I never had issues eating this kind of stuff prior to going on SCD, and I'm wondering if this is a pretty normal thing?

Also, probably never dining out again! >_<
Posted 11/25/2011 9:20 PM (GMT 0)
when i eat out i order simple foods - like a grill with some grilled veggies aside - carrots, eggplants, mushrooms, pimentos or similar. i specifically ask nothing to be added when the things are grilled - i only use salt or olive oil.
it's the safest thing to eat and i've learned it on my expense.
Posted 11/25/2011 10:15 PM (GMT 0)
 I have been on the Scd for about 5 months.I have gone out to eat only on couple of occasions and I am sure I have eaten some illegals because you just can't be 100% sure what they put on. That said, I don't thing eating something illegal would do that to you. Eggs are funny with me ,I eat them often.Sometimes I am fine and some times they make me really nauseas.
Posted 11/25/2011 11:48 PM (GMT 0)
Eating out is not a problem for me as long as I order things that are identifiable foods. Restaurants use a lot of "mixes" that aren't really food, to cut costs. Mashed potatoes? They aren't real potatoes. Tacos? Not for me. Omelet? The eggs came out of a container that was probably not 100% eggs, I'd order individual eggs instead, can't fake them. Additives? They make food last a lot longer so they are to be expected. Good for your stomach? Not mine.

I eat veggies and steaks as a first choice or fish if I know it's fresh.
Lunch? Chicken filet or chef salad with meat I can identify.
Even french fries can be filled with unknown ingredients, have you read the ingredients on the store bag?

I agree with the way Alinus orders.
Posted 11/26/2011 12:45 AM (GMT 0)
Some restaurants put pancake batter in their omelets to make them extra fluffy.
Posted 11/26/2011 7:17 PM (GMT 0)
Eggs really bother me, no matter if I'm on paleo or SCD. They're a very sulfurous protein and in colitis can make a lot of bad bacteria happy. I know they're tasty, convenient and everyone says they're "healthy healthy healthy" but the science of colitis begs to differ.

I doubt it was something on the illegal list, the reaction wouldnt be instant. I've heard of many people realizing on their SCD that some legal foods actually bothered them and greatly improved since coming off of them.
Posted 11/26/2011 8:44 PM (GMT 0)
The thing is, eggs don't bother me otherwise. I eat atleast 3 every day at home with no problems. :\
Posted 11/27/2011 10:38 AM (GMT 0)
WingZero, your response sounds a bit like a vasovagal response. If the vagus nerve is triggered, you can have those kinds of symptoms. I just thought you might like to look into it...sorry about your poor experience with food that sounds so safe!
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