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I was dx'd Lyme, w/probable Bart. and Babs, as well as Candida and an unidentified fungus in June of '12. Been tx'd since then (Candida since Feb. '12).
I recently was dx'd w/genetic defects causing the inability to digest B vits. (methylation), I was also extremely deficient in Vit. A. My doc said I'm not converting beta carotene to A. I had a phone apptmt w/my LLMD last week. I was told that the stench I constantly smell (others don't) is due to my lack of digestion. I've been given dozens of supplements supposedly to correct the methylation defect, but I don't think they're working (I've been on them for over a month).
I'd been eating as many raw foods as I could manage, but they were causing extreme TMJ pain. My doc said I should try eating all cooked foods, that my body was rejecting the raw stuff. My gall bladder was removed in Aug. '12. I lost a lost of muscle and haven't been able to regain it.
If anyone has any ideas on how to aid digestion, or resources to read I'd be grateful. Eating cooked foods seems odd to me since I've focused on raw veges for most of my life. It obviously has NOT worked though, so I need to go against my intuition. Cmom
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- My ND has told me that raw foods can be very hard to digest. She told me that, due to a stressed liver, I should not eat raw veggies, but always steamed or juiced.
Steamed veggies, the easiest to digest. Or lightly sauteed - just to the point where the color pops or maybe just a little beyond to make them softer. Not to far beyond, though.
Of course, certain veggies JUICED - and with added protein powder such as hemp can be nice.
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- GLUTEN-free? If not, gluten intolerance or celiac can be one cause of the inability to properly digest and metabolize nutrients.
Many with lyme are advised to go gluten-free and that action helps many.
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Ok, I have many, many GI disorders as a result of Lyme and co-infections. I won't list them all out, but I have seen a lot of improvement in changing my diet. Make sure to avoid foods you are allergic to, and I am also going gluten free.
Also, you may want to get a gastric emptying study to diagnose gastroparesis. I have it, and that is how I was diagnosed. They can put you on Reglan for it (which didn't work for me but works for some) or other meds to help with muscle movements.
Best of luck!
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I will be having my gallbladder removed next week and my integrative doc is recommending bile salts for me to take to help with digestion.
Digestive enzymes are an option too. Do you take probiotics? I would recommend D-lactate free probiotics.
Have you been evaluated for H. Pylori? I have it and believe it's a huge player. At least in my case.
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