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Originally Posted by mrsD (Post 809683)

You have to ask for your D results.... "normal" doesn't cut it anymore. Some lab ranges for D go down to 30... which is not normal anymore. Goal is 50 or above.

Gluten is a prime candidate to start with. I think the most common intolerance. We've had people on PN who turned out gluten intolerant and by eliminating it were better.

Nightshades are a problem for me... potatoes esp and also too many tomatoes. (I only have a very tiny amount of bland tomato sauce now and then). Potatoes make my feet burn terribly. Peppers also make me burn.

I've given up sugar and fructose. I can tolerate an orange a day, but not much else, fruit wise. I have terrible GI problems from sugars.

I think anyone with PN should avoid MSG at all costs. This form of glutamate stimulates the NMDA receptor for pain. Read your labels always. Watch for it in restaurants. Chinese, esp but also others that have sauces, and soups where it is commonly added.

Other offenders are dairy protein (casein), chocolate, soy, corn.

Eliminate one at a time and reintroduce...each person is different!

Hi Mrs. D, I have eliminated all dairy so there is no issue there. I had an endoscopy done in the spring and they did a biopsy and said no celiac. I don eat potatoes but they are the sweet potatoes. I do eat a lot of fruit and as I said yesterday always have cravings for chocolate. I will start eliminating some of those and see what happens. I will see what my Vit D was I have to call the endo the second week of Oct after I have some other blood drawn. I will request a copy of both work ups. Thanks again:hug:

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Originally Posted by Marlene (Post 809698)

Mrs D hit the major offenders. Sugars (natural and artificial sweeteners) are troublesome especially if you have digestive issues.

One way to approach it is to keep a log of what you are eating at each meal. and how you feel. What items are appearing daily or even at each meal, and see if you crave any of those. Are you tired or sluggish after a meal? Bloated or have heart burn. If so, those are suspect.

Most, if not all of us, eat a pretty static diet. Wheat, sugar, dairy, corn, soy show up daily. Corn, soy, and sugars are in processed foods. I find if I eat cow's dairy daily, I will end up with sinus congestion.

One other thing on the hair test....this is really a screening tool and has limitations. You can have false low/high values from hair care products. You need to take into consideration your symptoms, diet, lifestyle, stress level and other lab tests. So it's good you are going to check out your iron before starting a supplement. And finally, the test results on your CA,MG, P & K may be a result of electrolyte imbalance and/or adrenal function and not an deficient/excessive status of the mineral.

My endocronologist is actually repeating my blood work for adrenal gland. I believe it was the ACTH was only slightly elevated. He thought it was due to my thyroid test being to high. He added another dose of synthroid once a week and wants to recheck. Thanks for all the info. I never did really thinks to be aware of my symptoms after I eat. :)

Just thought I would let you know I saw rheumo today and we gave me a slip to draw all the iron labs you both suggested. He is also going to have them draw food sensitivity lab and ANA and the labs for antibody for Sjogrens again. They come back negative every time. He also suggested I see neuromuscular. He would like to try IVIG but wants to see what they think.
Thanks for all your help. Marlene if you not told me about the full iron profile he would not have done it. He was not going to order all that. You ladies are a great help and excellent resource. Thanks again!

Good luck with all the testing. Hopefully all will be "normal".

In case you're interested, the following nutrients will help the adrenal glands:
Vitamin C, E, B12 and B5 (1500mg/d of B5).