Fast Track diet helped my LPR

I didn't have much success with the Fast Tract Diet. Dropping Acid did help get the symptoms under control, but it wasn't something I could continue long term -- not enough calories, and I lost a lot of weight.

Low-FODMAP absolutely helped me, and I stick to it. And there seems to be real science to back it up.

There's also real science to back up the link between anxiety/depression and digestive problems.

I am gluten-free, and have been for the past 13+ years. I do not have celiac. But I feel much better on a gluten-free diet.

I'm like you, I'm wary of claims that are too good to be true. Stick with the real science -- follow a low-FODMAP diet and do whatever you can to reduce her anxiety and depression, and to get her eating plenty of food and feeling good about the food she eats. Not feeling anxious about the food, or worrying about it too much. Enjoying it, and trying to relax.

There have been plenty of studies showing that a diet with plenty of extra virgin olive oil is beneficial to health. It was shown to dramatically reduce the risk of stroke in a large study done in Spain several years ago. The effect was so large that they decided to stop the study early.

I did not have any surgeries. I had an endoscopy, and they diagnosed me with mild gastritis. That was about four years ago. I would caution against any surgeries. Search "functional dyspepsia treatment nih.gov". I've seen low-FODMAP and amitriptyline recommended. As well as the usual recommendations for combating reflux: less fat, less acidic and spicy food, no coffee or carbonated beverages, no bending over or lying down within 2 or 3 hours after eating, no tight belts or clothing around the mid-section.

Hi McBessell.

I haven't eaten mushrooms in quite a while. I'm just not a fan. You can search online to see if they're considered safe on a low-FODMAP diet. I would think they'd be fine.

The diet you're looking at was when I was still being pretty restrictive. I've loosened up quite a bit recently, so I eat the entire egg now. I think I was just trying to reduce the amount of protein in my diet (egg whites are pure protein) because I thought it might be dehydrating me and causing my dry eyes. I now know my dry eye condition is likely due to eye strain from staring at a computer screen all day.

I eat the fish oil for nutritional reasons -- especially to help with my dry eyes. But it's supposed to also lower the risk of stroke, and my family has a history of stroke. If you're taking blood thinner medication, check with your doctor before adding fish oil to your diet (because it also thins the blood).

I eat ginger occasionally and I like it. I don't see any problems with herbs.

I don't take any supplements. I've heard of some recent studies that seem to show that vitamin and mineral supplements don't offer any real benefit. Unless they're recommended by your doctor for a specific deficiency. I have a co-worker who was recently put on an iron supplement to correct anemia. And it's working.

I'm 49. I get all of my nutritional requirements from real food. I track my diet on nutritiondata.com, so I know that I'm meeting those requirements.

If you're having issues with LPR or functional dyspepsia, I'd say try a low-FODMAP diet. And reduce oily and fried foods, as well as anything too acidic. And if you have a history of anxiety or depression, see a doctor and get it taken care of. Try to eat plenty of food, and try to relax and enjoy your meals.

Take care.

I can't believe what I'm reading!

I'm suffering with LPR for 10 months now, in part, I think because I'm on an antidepressant that makes me crave carbs and sugar. I think that's what has gotten me into this mess!

Nothing is working. I'm doing the Koufman diet but it's not enough to control my symptoms and I'm getting so desperate and and discouraged... I'm going to try what Smb has recommended.

Years and years ago I did have a minor eating disorder and I have anxiety and depression. Is it all my gut?

One question: can anyone drink coffee? I can follow this diet you're suggesting but I don't know if I can live without 1 cup of coffee per day. I'm not drinking it now though because my LPR is so bad.

Thank you, Catherine W.

Hi Beanieo9:

You are responding to a post that is over 4 years old. I don't believe that SmbBoise has been active on the Forum since then. I suggest that you start your own post.

Sharon

Hi Nigel:

This thread is over 4 years old and smbBoise hasn't been active of this Forum.
I suggest that you start your own topic.

Sharon

Hazel:

You are responding to an old thread, please start your own topic. There is no standard diet that works for everyone. My suggestions would be to keep a food diary to try and pinpoint your trigger foods. We aren't medical professions, so the hyperparathyroidism question would be best suited to your physician.

Sharon