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Which of your ailments was cured by low carb?
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I love these posts. In just 6 weeks my cravings are gone and I'm -13 pounds.0
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A couple questions..
Any idea why the IBS clears up on low-carb (assuming no reduction in fiber)?
I've never heard of LCHF bringing about a reduction in ADHD meds. That's great! Could you elaborate?
Thanks.
@RalfLott it took six months for my 40 year long IBS to fully resolve after I got off of sugar and all forms of grains and has stayed that way for the past year while I maintained at 200 pounds. I without intent do 5-10 grams of fiber from nuts mainly. Fiber seems to be optional for good health which was a surprise from my health care training from long ago.
As far as ketones that occur when eating <50 grams of carbs daily (LCHF) resolving ADHD conditions maybe for the same reason the LCHF is used starting nearly 100 years ago to treat and stop epileptic seizures in kids and continues to do so today without negative side effects.
Sugar/carbs can make many kids hyper where as fats/ketones seem to calm rapid firing brain cells. It may be why LCHF and permit some Alzheimer patients to stop needed full time care and go back to their old jobs, drive, etc.
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GaleHawkins wrote: »
@RalfLott it took six months for my 40 year long IBS to fully resolve after I got off of sugar and all forms of grains and has stayed that way for the past year while I maintained at 200 pounds. I without intent do 5-10 grams of fiber from nuts mainly. Fiber seems to be optional for good health which was a surprise from my health care training from long ago.
As far as ketones that occur when eating <50 grams of carbs daily (LCHF) resolving ADHD conditions maybe for the same reason the LCHF is used starting nearly 100 years ago to treat and stop epileptic seizures in kids and continues to do so today without negative side effects.
Sugar/carbs can make many kids hyper where as fats/ketones seem to calm rapid firing brain cells. It may be why LCHF and permit some Alzheimer patients to stop needed full time care and go back to their old jobs, drive, etc.
Thanks for your insights.
We are obviously still in the foothills still when it comes to knowledge about how diet affects specific individuals, but we can all be glad about the progress that's been made in our lifetimes.
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Hypertension: Gone
Bloating & Gas: Gone
Reactive hypoglycemia: Gone
Insulin resistance: Gone0 -
1. Weight loss (40 pounds)
2. More energy
3. Less hunger
4. Better skin
5. Healthier gums (an unintended surprise at a recent dental check up).
The dentist asked what I was doing differently. There was a "remarkable" change. I couldn't think of anything other than this WOE. He said, keep doing whatever you are doing.0 -
Hey @michelle172415 , if your heart burn medication is a proton pump inhibitor I recommend weaning sooner, rather than later. The side effects they are beginning to correlate with these medicines are too terrible to continue them. Memory loss is the one I've experienced with it. I weaned myself off over the past couple of months, and I can say that wasn't a fun process! I used Apple cider vinegar for any heart burn (recommended by the every knowledgeable, and helpful @Dragonwolf!
), and use a gastric enzyme supplement to help rebuild the normal acidic state that any stomach prefers! I will use a Pepcid, or Zantac, if I don't get relief from the acv, but nine times out of ten the acv relieves the symptoms (and works within a couple of minutes too!) Plus, I kicked my gastroenterologist to the curb! His recommendations never fixed me, only treated symptoms! I'm on the road to being fixed now, without him! I just hope the memory loss improves after being off of it! 
Good luck!
Thankfully neither of the meds I take are PPI. I occasionally take Nexium in the morning and do Zantac every night. I do want to wean, just because I don't want to take meds anymore, but like I said above, I'm trying to give my MD the benefit of the doubt. Good to know about the Apple Cider Vinegar, I may try that for the breakthrough HB that I get sometimes.
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I do appreciate these health improvement posts. Since I do not have any major health problems I do not recognize what has improved due to LCHF. Many times when I read the post by someone saying such and such improved, it like a light bulb goes of in my head, "hey, that has improved for me as well!" The ones that I can pinpoint thus far.
- More energy
- less acne flare ups
- less gas and constipation
- my joints no longer ache0 -
My biggies:
No dystonic tremors (google cervical dystonia)
No auras- the feeling that preceeds a seizure
No seizures
Bonus:
Few if any headaches
stronger nails
increased energy!
25 lbs gone with little exercise
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I sleep better on lower carb days, i really know it when i revert to my old eating!
less gas - my husband used to cringe at the amount of gas i had after eating
less tired on good days - but that also could be partly down to my Hysterectomy & no more awful endometriosis!0 -
@michelle172415 , just wanted you to be aware that Nexium is a PPI! Zantac is a H2 Inhibitor. Different mechanisms of action in the stomach. Best of luck with this! 0
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Weigh lost and more energy and metal clarity but my eczema all over my legs has improved....0
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@michelle172415 , just wanted you to be aware that Nexium is a PPI! Zantac is a H2 Inhibitor. Different mechanisms of action in the stomach. Best of luck with this!
Do you have any idea if OTCs like Pepto-Bismol have any of the same negative digestive effects as PPIs?0 -
I started because I was also desperate to lose weight, especially since I was losing my six month Transformer DietBet.
It also made sense since I have PCOS, MS and previously had prediabetes.
My unexpected benefits:
* the inflammation and joint pain I'd started having cleared up
* reduced acid reflux (I was able to stop taking my Prilosec!)
* reduced GI issues in general
* I went from feeling hungry all the time and having lots of carb cravings to feeling far more satisfied and significantly reduced carb cravings, even though I kept calories the same.
* Reduced hypoglycemia symptoms if I wasn't eating every 3-4 hrs. I get hungry but not weak/shaky like I tended to before.
Possibly increased energy and improved mood though I've had some confounding factors (insomnia started so fatigue and irritability came back; not sure how it's all related) so the jury's still out.
And weight loss really picked up once I switched macros to keto.0 -
Less or gone: IBS, eczema, cystic acne, joint pain, desperate hunger, hypoglycemia and snoozing off 15 mins after meals, hair loss, brittle nails, painful gut, edema, footsole pain, depression and that ache-y feverish feeling of constant inflammation.
There's still some unresolved issues, but with the nagging everyday stuff gone I feel so much better.
I have gained a great deal of knowledge of my body through self experiments. It's very useful and empowering. I'm my own lab rat
I've never gone lower than 50g, usually higher.0 -
This is something I have been concerned about for years. I have noticed that I seem to pulling out less hair. Could be wishful thinking. Going to have to keep a better eye on that.Foamroller wrote: »hair loss,
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@RalfLott , the pesto isn't the same as a PPI, but is does contain salicylic acid which is the same active ingredient in aspirin. The potential side effects would be the same as taking aspirin. If I get heartburn now I will drink Apple cider vinegar diluted in water (2 tbsp acv to 12 oz water).0
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headaches, migraines, eczema, fogginess, irritability (when hungry), fatigue.0
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@RalfLott , the pesto isn't the same as a PPI, but is does contain salicylic acid which is the same active ingredient in aspirin. The potential side effects would be the same as taking aspirin. If I get heartburn now I will drink Apple cider vinegar diluted in water (2 tbsp acv to 12 oz water).
Thanks for the tips!0 -
Exercise induced asthma
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I haven't had a hypoglycemic episode in almost a week!!!! That's huge for me! It would get in the 60's or 50's. (I just started BTW)0
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Congratulations @brandyhaynes26 !! You are in for an awesome ride!!
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brandyhaynes26 wrote: »I haven't had a hypoglycemic episode in almost a week!!!! That's huge for me! It would get in the 60's or 50's. (I just started BTW)
HI. I've been having some lows in the 50s and 60s since I started LCHF several months ago. (I suspect lowered BG coupled with an interaction between Metformin and an ACE inhibitor, though officially that shouldn't produce hypoglemia...). So I hope you don't mind a couple Qs.
What led to your hypoglycemia - insulin related?
Could you sense a drop below 70, or did it have to go lower before you knew the fix was in?
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I tend to be a yo-yo and just wandered back on, but here is my list from the last time I behaved. This list was made after 2 weeks.
Down 9 pounds
Stomach not as bloated
Digestive system not constantly cranky
Wrists don't hurt
Shoulders hurt much less
Less constant ringing/itching in my ears
More energy
Muscles aren't aching
Not freezing all the time (just part of the time)
Depression/anxiety is lifting
Cravings seem to be almost gone
More energy
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In the 4 short weeks I've been into this WOE I have lost 15lbs, reduced depression and anxiety, don't feel bloated all the time, have much more energy, generally just feel happier and more positive. I am very hopeful with more time I will see some of the reduction in inflammation and joint pain as well.0
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@kvinson80 that is a very positive report. Welcome to MFP forums and for sharing.
I have been LCHF for 18 months. After 30 days my 40 years of joint and muscle pain dropped from a subjective level of 7-8 to 2-3 on LCHF WOE and remains low plus a ton of other health issues resolved. My family tells others I am not as mean to them as before LCHF.
Best of continued success.0 -
Improved skin quality, fewer sweets and breads cravings, diminished hunger, disappearing candida surplus....and lots of the other stuff folks have mentioned.0
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This WOE has been a total godsend, and I've been doing this about 6 weeks now.
- Significantly improved mood started the second day
- Significantly decreased hunger also started the second day
- My energy surged through the roof around Day 4
- All facial and body acne completely cleared during Week 1
- The flaky skin around my nose and on my forehead greatly improved during Week 1
- Around Week 3 I realized that I hadn't had a headache since I started LCHF, when the frequency had been 2-3 times per week
- Flaky skin completely disappeared in Week 4
- I started sleeping through the night toward the end of Week 4, which is the biggest deal ever for me!0 -
i have been on the LCHF journey for 6wks... these are my list of benefits
I have loss 14 LBS
No longer gassy after meals
Sleep longer w/o tossing and turning
Better quality of sleep
More energy
Complexion is soooo much better...no more breakouts!
I no longer crave sweets, or foods that are not allowed ex....starches, corn, soda
I look at food totally different now
Better clarity!
Feel better in my body than i have in over 2 yrs!
Hunger decreased significantly!
I can now be around, pizza, or any other fast food, and not want to indulge!
Eat healthier now!
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I've been doing LCHF just over two months now & must be doing something wrong
Hunger & cravings have lessened. That is my one definite positive!
But everything else.....
Weight loss rate has been typical or slightly slower than previous attempts, no energy increase, no mental clarity increase, no sleep quality increase, very small change in waist measurements, etc, etc. I get plenty of salt, carbs are low, food is as healthy as I can make it while here, I exercise but not at a crazy level, I take a multi-vitamin/mineral to try and offset any deficiencies
Kind of bummed but trying to stay positive and I"m keeping on course. Not sure what else I should be doing.
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