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Posted 4/22/2009 1:45 AM (GMT 0)
Dear All,

I've been bloated for a a couple of months now - my stomach looks like I've swallowed a football. I'm trying to be careful with what I eat. Also, my joints hurt, especially my knees. I feel like I've aged 40 years! My stools are ok-ish - 1 to 2x/day, but a little hard. I'm no longer on Rowasa. But I do feel exhausted, partly because I don't get much sleep in the nights. Would you have any suggestions?

Best wishes to you all!

Teacher.

Posted 4/22/2009 3:33 AM (GMT 0)
Hi,
Maybe you have some specific food sensitivities that you are not aware of.
I know now that I'm sensitive to wheat, and if I "cheat" I get tremendous bloat!

Also, when I'm bloated, I stop taking the probiotic for a couple days, and that helps.

I take Trazadone for sleep, it is mild and not addictive and it helps me stay asleep (as long as nothing else wakes me, like a hungry cat).
Posted 4/22/2009 2:26 PM (GMT 0)

Bloating is usually a sign of gut dysbiosis... a candida overgrowth and/or bacterial/viral infection. You might look into antifungal meds or herbal supplements and an anti-candida diet that's low in sugars and starches that can feed bad gut bugs.

Joint pain could be a sign you've developed leaky gut. Here's a good article to learn more: http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/QAA361058/what-is-leaky-gut.html

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