I have lumbar facet joint syndrome from DDD and Osteoarthritis. It is very painful. Like someone else mentioned, turning in bed is awful pain and challenging to do. I also have problems if I sit too...
Hello BabsBunny. Your optometrist is correct to recommending you consult with an MD. I would go one step further and make sure your MD is a corneal specialist. EBMD is a disease of the outer most...
I stay with the low-FODMAP diet and adhear to all the categories including lactose free....with rare exceptions. For instance, I had homemade ice cream yesterday....size small...without any...
Yes, MollyBulldog, I have been diagnosed with Fructose Malabsorption via breath testing. I have been on the low-FODMAP diet for 2 years now. Lot's of trial and error along the way. There is so much...
Madpotter, I'm wondering how you are making out with the low-FODMAP diet? I've been on it for 2 years now with good success for Fructose Malabsorption. Feel free to contact me if you'd like....
*Yes, FODMAP Mum, I also would like to see a seperate category on this site for Fructose Malabsorption. Please administrators, consider this. There have been numerous changes to the low-FODMAP diet...
*Another follow-up.... Doing well after 2 years on the low-FODMAP diet for Fructose Malabsorption. New information comes out periodically from Monash Univ in Australia where the food is tested....
Follow-up to these posts after having been on the low-FODMAP diet for my GI symptoms for 2 years.... I am doing GREAT as long as I adher to this diet. Yes, it was initially very daunting as there...
Hi Tinlou, I haven't been on the forum in a while. I have Fructose Malabsorption and am on the low-FODMAP diet....for life I might add. I was diagnosed with breath testing. I also tested positive for...
Hi Eviee, I'm on the FODMAP diet for fructose malabsorption. My Vit D and B-12 were low so I'm taking those supplements along with a multi vit. I also have SIBO (small intestina bacterial...
Thank you again ivy6 for sending me this way. Your pumpkin smoothie recipe sound delicious. I bought some canned cooked pumpkin which I'll use to give the smoothie a whirl! [color=blue> *Just to...
Thanks ivy6...will head on over to the Crohn's forum. /community/emoticons/turn.gif ...
Is it possible you have Fructose Malabsorption, and/or SIBO? which is Small Intestional Bacterial Overgrowth. Hydrogen breath testing in your GI's office can determine this for you. Reseach both and...
10 years. Best wishes, and I hope you get to feel better in the near future. ...
Thanks for your reply and I ' I'm still searching the internet for help with diet plans, recipes, etc. Not finding much help. My GI doc said he wasn't aware of an area dietican who had experience...
Keeping good thoughts and staying diligent to the FM restrictions... : ) *Followup from Dec 2, 2011... I had great success from the round of Xifaxan for SIBO and felt so much better. Still...
/community/emoticons/yeah.gif Thank you everyone so much for your replies. I am really grateful for the time you've taken to respond. Being newly diagnosed to the malabsorption issue, I've been at a...
Anyway, sorry you have FM also and can relate to your concerns. I plan to ask for a consult to a dietican and I pray that that person has experience with FM. I don't need someone who will add to my...
Just locating this thread now and wondering if anyone who posted here is still active. [color=#0000ff> Are] white potatos, sweet potatos/yams, brown rice crispy cereal, brown rice cakes, rice bread,...
/community/emoticons/confused.gif please...a little respect by the medical profession would go a long way. Do doctors read the forums? They should. [color=blue> Take care everyone. [/color]...
Hi Bumpercar, Have you heard of cryptic tonsils? Perhaps that's what is going on with your tonsils. Sometimes, all that goes wrong with our body can get to be too much. I'm frankly tired and...
what your doctor says. Mine isn't aware of any connection to AI illness and didn't care to check it out unfortunatley. I believe there is an AI link. [color=blue> [/color]...
Thanks for sharing. Is there anything else going on besides the nostril sores?...
/community/emoticons/cool.gif Hi...just so you are not feeling alone...I have TSPK also. Thygeson's Superficial Punctate Keratitis has caused so many problems and I don't think my steriod eye drops...
Your comments are welcomed. [color=#0000ff>*Many] I]long complicated Medical History: Hopefully you have time to read it. Your c omments are welcome. I have had multiple health issues over time...