Recent Posts by seacoastfan

Topic: Allergy Support Group / newly diagnosed - tons of allergies

yeastbeast26, thank you so much for the information. I am trying to find out as much as I can about the systemic yeast infections which I have probably had for many years. I have run into a “small” obstacle in the road. I am pregnant and I am afraid I can’t get enough nutrition for me and baby. I am only eating chicken, beef, brown rice, spinach, squash, carrots, and bell peppers. My insurance will not cover nutritional counseling. I am still in full blown yeast treatment (oral Nystatin capsules 4 times a day, other homeopathic pills, and controlled diet). Anyway, God is in control. Thanks for the website and the reassurance that there are others out there like me!!!

Topic: Allergy Support Group / newly diagnosed - tons of allergies

kkenney3: I know for me that Jesus alone has helped me through everything that life has thrown at me. Lean on Him and He will comfort you. I definitely agree with happywheather’s diet plan for you. Keep us updated on how you are doing.
Update on me…no lymes. Basically, my systemic yeast/infection has caused all of my problems. Hopefully if we fix the yeast, we will fix everything else.

Topic: Allergy Support Group / newly diagnosed - tons of allergies

Well my situation has changed a little. I went to a specialist in New York. Yes, I have many food intolerances, but not as many as first thought. I am still staying away from yeast, dairy, gluten, egg, sugar, soy, peanuts, some tree nuts, some fish, and all fruit. I am able to eat more meat and some more veggies. But here is the rest of the situation…I have found out that I also have a mild form of adrenal insufficiency, a systemic yeast or fungal infection, and possibly Lymes disease (find out in 2 weeks).
I do not think it is crazy to think babies can have allergies/intolerances at this age! If her tests come back inconclusive or fine, I would just adjust your diet based off of her symptoms and not worry about the formal diagnosis. My baby had MAJOR reflux issues while nursing and I am convinced it was my diet. Unfortunately, I had to wean her (due to my health problems) before I could figure out the diet issues. Now she is doing well on a soy formula.
Hang in there. You are not alone. Jesus is in control!

Topic: Allergy Support Group / slippery elm bark

By the way, where did you find this information about MSG and glutamine having similar chemical structure? I am trying talk to my doctor about this.
Thanks!

Topic: Allergy Support Group / newly diagnosed - tons of allergies

Well, I am very discouraged lately. My heart rate and palpitation problems have cleared up since my diet change, but my full head/dizziness symptoms are still full force. I am only eating chicken, rice, rice milk, water, oatmeal, spinach, zucchini, squash, cucumber, and lamb once a week. I am not even taking my vitamins, probiotics, and glutamine thinking it could be contributing to the problem. I feel there has to be something left in my diet that is doing this. What in the world can I cut out?!! Then I think well some books say I wont feel right for about a year. So does that mean I can start reintroducing even though I feel bad still? Then I get freaked out when I read not to keep eating the same foods because you can become intolerant to those foods. AAAHHHHH! I don’t have enough foods left to rotate. I even tried to add a little fruit in this past weekend and my symptoms got worse. Do I go see a nutritionist? or a ND or what? I actually was diagnosed by a ND. I think he is a little freaked out by me. He told me my results are the worst he has seen (hopefully he has a small patient population :-). He wont even return my phone calls. I wish I had better news. I am just frustrated and solely looking to the Lord right now. I am also glad this website is here. It is comforting to know that I am not the only one!

Topic: Allergy Support Group / newly diagnosed - tons of allergies

Not all of my symptoms are clearing up since I changed my diet almost 2 weeks ago. My heart rate irregularities and muscle aches cleared up, but my constant dizziness/full head feeling has not. I am only eating chicken, rice, some veggies, 1 cup of black coffee, and rice milk. Does anyone know how long it can take to completely feel better? I am looking into doing a detection diet since the food intolerances test results have not always proven to be that accurate. Am I jumping the gun or is there some unknown food intolerance I should be looking into? Any thoughts on any of this?

Topic: Allergy Support Group / slippery elm bark

Do all glutamine supplements contain msg, because I can’t find it listed anywhere on the bottle? My bottle states no yeast, wheat gluten, soy protein, milk/dairy, corn, sodium, sugar, starch, artificial coloring, preservatives, or flavoring. The ingredients are glutamine, gelatin (capsule), cellulose and vegetable stearate.

Topic: Allergy Support Group / newly diagnosed - tons of allergies

I have read that this feeling horrible phase can last from a couple of days to a couple of weeks. I am hoping for the days time period :-) I am watching for the hidden ingredients. Thanks.
Does anyone know of a good hypoallergenic probiotic? I found a good hypoallergenic multivitamin through Nutribiotic.

Topic: Allergy Support Group / newly diagnosed - tons of allergies

I had the blood test. I feel my blood test is probably accurate. The good news is that since this was aggravated or brought on by pregnancy, I should be able to reintroduce most of the foods back into my diet later on (except for yeast). On a different note…I feel absolutely horrible since I have been eating right. Is that normal? How long does it last?

Topic: Allergy Support Group / slippery elm bark

I was just started on glutamine for “leaky gut.” Did you try glutamine prior to the slippery elm bark? What are your thoughts on this and other treatments? I am new to this whole allergy/intolerance issue. Thanks for the information.
seacoastfan

Topic: Allergy Support Group / newly diagnosed - tons of allergies

I am so overwhelmed. My last two pregnancies were back to back, which probably sparked this whole thing. I had some crazy symptoms. Constant dizziness, major heart irregularities, generally feeling like I had been hit by a truck. MANY doctors later, I finally looked into food allergies. I was not ready for the results I received. I am allergic to yeast, dairy, gluten, egg, sugar, soy, peanuts, some fish, all meats except for chicken & lamb, some tree nuts, many fruits & veggies & beans. I am breastfeeding my 7 month old baby. She wont eat solids or do formula. How do I get enough nutrients for her and me? Vitamins even have hidden ingredients. I have been eating right for 2 days now and feel like I have been hit by a bigger truck. I don’t even know where to begin.
seacoastfan