Re: DanaNoel
01/24/05 07:02 PM
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DanaNoel
Reged: 04/06/04
Posts: 144
Loc: Houston, Texas
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Great question. Actually, my doctor said that the pregnancy was the catalyst that caused all of this to happen, but the disease was lying dormant in my system for quite some time. He went through my medical history and what stuck out the most was the fact that I either never had a period or if I did, it was like twice a year. My female hormones were messed up bad. He said that that was one sign that I have pre poly cystic ovarion syndrome which runs hand in hand with insulin sensitivity. He said that if I didn't go on this diabetic diet, I would probably end up with poly cystic ovarion syndrome and type 2 diabetes. Diabetes runs in my family and so do fertility problems. Actually we were quite suprised when I turned up pregnant. Hello!!
Now, he has me on this diabetic diet but has also added essential oils to my diet like flax seed and olive oil 3 times a day. These are essential in proper body functioning. He also had me take out all of the food that would excite my stomach like caffeine, chocolate, artificial sweeteners (except for stevia), and red meats. Basically what heather told you to take out. These are called Tyramine foods and the cause your GI tract to become excitable. All I knowis that since I have been on the diet, i have felt 90% better. i went from being bed-ridden to actually having a life. Now, I am not perfect and I still have my days - like today - but for the most part, it has been a miracle for me. Now this diet is not for everyone who has IBS because I really don't have true IBS. I actually have to stay away from high glycemiccarbs like white bread, pastas, potatoes etc... as it raises my blood sugar and causes my GI symptoms. This is just another possibility for people that may have been misdiagnosed with IBS but really have other issues going on in their body.
May of his patients aren't able to even have kids ,so no, this is not just a pregnancy thing. For me, pregnancy just kick started my issues into high gear. I keep telling my baby she's lucky she's cute or I would have to give her back. I will stop saying that when she can actually understand what I am saying. She's only 1 
I know it's confusing, but I hope this info helped.
Dana
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