Gaps=Lifesaver

I started gaps diet 6 days ago and since then my bathroom trips have been cut from 8-10 down to 3-4 per day. Last night was the first night in months that my cramping hasn't woke me up or had me running for the toilet. It could also be the Humira kicking in or a combo of the two but ever since starting my symptoms have decreased and I'm starting to see less blood. Hopefully this continues and this really works ! I'd love to go back to a less heavy duty med. I'm flying home to visit thursday and I was really worried about the plane ride but I think it will be okay now :)

why is it pull-ups and not pull-downs ?

irregardless, just in case, you might pack a few in your carry - on ........... and why isn't it carry - off ?

Shame you can't figure out if it is just the Humira kicking in, which it very well could be. I hate to see people on restrictive diets if they don't have to be. If it helps it helps but unfortunately, you don't really know if it is doing one eyota. On the flip side, it could be the Humira isn't doing one eyota and it is the diet which really responsible for your improvement. It could also be the combination.

Hi,

I ran with the GAPS diet for about 4-5 months last year and am still incorporating elements of it now.

I did well on it for a while. But ended up calorie deficient mainly through lack of carbs, lost weight, and ended up in a pretty bad flare about 4 months in. SO be very mindful that you're getting a lot of calories one way or another.. either by eating a lot more often (soup broth many times a day) a lot of eggs, pumpkin, nut butters, good fats, avocado etc etc.

Glad you have had some relief (I agree it's frustrating not knowing what's giving you the most benefit - humira or the diet). I'd say mainly the Humira and the diet is secondary. But keep at it (it may be helping a significantly) ...but monitor that weight loss as it can get you in a bad place.

Keep us posted.