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Re: question about sugar??       03/26/05 01:36 PM Edit Reply Quote Sand Reged: 12/13/04 Posts: 4490 Loc: West Orange, NJ (IBS-D) Like Linz, I agree that if one follows this diet and the symptoms aren't responding - or are worsening - other possibilities should be explored. IBS is a diagnosis of exclusion, so it's always open to some question. I do believe, though, that there is something - or possibly more than one something - that is a digestive problem apart from parasites and bacteria, resulting somehow from problems with the gut's nervous system and/or the connection between the gut's nervous system and the brain's. I don't know if you've run across "The Second Brain" by Micahel D. Gershon yet, but I highly recommend it. I struggled a fair amount with the science, but he writes clearly enough that I felt I got somewhat of a handle on it. With your background, you would have a much easier time of it. I found an article on the Web that seems to summarize some of what he says in his book, but frankly I found it too terminology-dense to follow. You might have better luck: http://www.hosppract.com/issues/1999/07/gershon.htm As for parasites, I agree with you there, also. Even the standard, mainline, Quest lab parasite tests state that 3 different stool samples may need to be examined before parasites can be ruled out, so I can certainly believe that tracking them down can be difficult, particularly one like E. Histolytica. And I can certainly understand why you might still think that your IBS-like symptoms could be related to parasites. I would think exactly the same thing in your situation. You might take a look at this thread for a discussion of parasites, IBS, the possible interconnection, and general frustration on getting tested for parasites appropriately. I had to look up "FWIW", which let me spend a pleasant few minutes reading through my acronym list. IMHBIO () your reminding people that symptom persistence despite following the IBS diet probably means there are other problems at work is quite worthwhile. So is your alert about the possibility of parasites and the difficulty of accurately detecting them. -------------------- [Research tells us fourteen out of any ten individuals likes chocolate. - Sandra Boynton] Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator

Entire thread My Reservations About The Diet (please comment!) badlydrawnboy 03/21/05 09:38 AM Re: My Reservations About The Diet (please comment!) Kandee 03/27/05 10:54 AM Re: My Reservations About The Diet (please comment!) Alisa 03/25/05 12:45 PM Alisa, you've got a lot on your plate! Augie 03/27/05 02:42 PM Re: Alisa, you've got a lot on your plate! Alisa 03/28/05 09:30 AM I eat baked squash every day! Augie 03/25/05 08:47 PM Re: I eat baked squash every day! Alisa 03/27/05 12:41 PM Re: I eat baked squash every day! Augie 03/27/05 02:48 PM Re: I eat baked squash every day! Alisa 03/28/05 09:32 AM better you than me yuck! Little Minnie 03/26/05 04:56 PM LOL-yes, like a bad hair cowlick! Augie 03/27/05 08:29 AM Re: LOL-yes, like a bad hair cowlick! Little Minnie 03/27/05 05:11 PM What's wrong with squash? Linz 03/26/05 08:12 AM I am scared of food Augie 03/27/05 08:34 AM Re: I am scared of food melissam 03/28/05 04:23 AM This sounds very sensible! Linz 03/28/05 04:33 AM Hey, another fibromite! Linz 03/25/05 12:50 PM Re: Hey, another fibromite! badlydrawnboy 03/25/05 01:51 PM Re: My Reservations About The Diet (please comment!) Dia 03/21/05 01:00 PM Re: My Reservations About The Diet (please comment!) Sand 03/21/05 12:48 PM Re: My Reservations About The Diet (please comment!) Little Minnie 03/21/05 11:27 AM Re: My Reservations About The Diet (please comment!) atomic rose 03/21/05 11:20 AM Some great answers here! Linz 03/21/05 01:25 PM question about sugar?? little bear 03/25/05 02:52 PM Re: question about sugar?? badlydrawnboy 03/26/05 08:11 AM Re: question about sugar?? Alisa 03/27/05 12:46 PM Re: question about sugar?? daliatree 03/27/05 11:40 AM Re: question about sugar?? Sand 03/26/05 09:06 AM Re: question about sugar?? badlydrawnboy 03/26/05 11:36 AM Re: question about sugar?? Sand 03/26/05 01:36 PM I kind of agree... Linz 03/26/05 12:17 PM Re: I kind of agree... badlydrawnboy 03/26/05 02:47 PM Re: I kind of agree... daliatree 03/27/05 11:53 AM Book, Bland Sand 03/27/05 11:22 AM Have you considered... Linz 03/27/05 08:15 AM thyroid problems Augie 03/27/05 08:24 AM Re: thyroid problems Linz 03/27/05 08:36 AM Thanks, Dr. Linz Augie 03/27/05 08:48 AM Thyroid thread Sand 03/27/05 09:59 AM Thanks for the link! Augie 03/27/05 11:58 AM Re: Thanks for the link! Sand 03/27/05 12:15 PM Thanks Augie 03/27/05 12:30 PM Re: Thanks Sand 03/27/05 02:15 PM Sugar post Linz 03/26/05 08:18 AM Exactly Little Minnie 03/26/05 04:52 PM Re: question about sugar?? Little Minnie 03/25/05 07:10 PM thanks! little bear 03/25/05 07:56 PM As I said... Linz 03/26/05 08:10 AM Re: Some great answers here! badlydrawnboy 03/21/05 02:17 PM an idea, you don't have to agree Little Minnie 03/21/05 05:08 PM Re: an idea, you don't have to agree badlydrawnboy 03/21/05 05:21 PM Re: an idea, you don't have to agree Little Minnie 03/21/05 06:11 PM Even I have to eat IF... Linz 03/25/05 12:48 PM

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