End of my road

Traveler said:
My PCP once told me I was very low on B vitamins. I took a Rx Multi-B for a month. No change.
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I think there's a value to taking B vitamins for nerve health and energy, among other things, but I don't know if it would be directly related to your specific emergency condition. I just looked up what I think you were prescribed and compared it to the B-50 complex I have on my shelf.

I could see why there was no change, because the contents of that Multi-B are so limited. I just wonder if a more complete formula by a good company that is bought from a health food store at around $10-$13 per 100 capsules, is much more expensive than you paid for your prescription. None of my business, just curious.

I also have Source Naturals vitamin B-12 sublingual 1 mg tablets on hand for when I feel I may have been exposed to a cold virus, or feel a little sluggish. I don't take them often, but I like to have them around.

What I think is in your Rx: SOURCE

B1 = 100mg
B6 = 5mg
B12 = 50 mcg

What is in the one I use: SOURCE

Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Capsule
Servings per Container: 100
Amount Per Serving% Daily Value
Thiamine (as Thiamine Mononitrate) (B-1)50 mg3,333%
Riboflavin (B2)50 mg2,941%
Niacin (as Niacinamide) (B3)50 mg250%
Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine HCl)50 mg2,500%
Folic Acid400 mcg100%
Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin)50 mcg833%
Biotin50 mcg17%
Pantothenic Acid (as d-Calcium Pantothenate)50 mg500%
PABA (Para-Aminobenzoic Acid)50 mg*
Choline Bitartrate50 mg*
Inositol50 mg*
*Daily value not established.
 

My DH had symptoms similar to you when he had Graves disease/hyper thyroid. I've also heard that drinking Metamucil 2x day helped that problem. Good luck!
 
If you are eating ice-cream, you need to switch to homemade or Trader Joe's brand (their's is very heavy compared to the one's pumped with air). Breyer's, Turkey Hill, and other commercial brands are pumping 100% of the allowable air into their ice-cream now to make it look like you're getting more and it's causing explosive diarrhea in people.

It happened to my mother in 2015 -16. I'm not saying that's the answer for you but is certainly something to consider removing from your diet to see if it helps you. Take care. I'll say a prayer.
 
You said : "causes a violent reaction: coleslaw, French onion chip dip, New England clam chowder."


Dairy= lactose intolerance= diarrhea

Cole slaw is often thinned with milk, French onion dip is made with sour cream, New England style clam chowder loaded with milk or cream. I would start by eliminating all dairy, cheeses, ice-creams, pizza with cheese etc.

It's more rare than many people think, but get the Celiac Disease test before you assume it's gluten. Don't hop on the gluten-free advertising band-wagon before you know. (I saw a bag of celery labeled "Gluten Free" lol)

-My son's pediatrician said bananas help to prevent diarrhea. Have you found this to be so? (long time ago)
-You said homemade applesauce helps; I'm wondering if it's the fruit pectin in the apples.
-Do you have post-nasal drip or swallow a lot of phlegm?
-What about coffee; do you drink a lot of it? Does it bother you?
-Have you tried over- the - counter Lomotil?

Please find a doc who will further test you and either find the cause or prescribe and antidote. Food not staying in your body long enough is robbing you of needed nutrition.


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RadishRose said:
You said : "causes a violent reaction: coleslaw, French onion chip dip, New England clam chowder."


Dairy= lactose intolerance= diarrhea

Cole slaw is often thinned with milk, French onion dip is made with sour cream, New England style clam chowder loaded with milk or cream. I would start by eliminating all dairy, cheeses, ice-creams, pizza with cheese etc.

It's more rare than many people think, but get the Celiac Disease test before you assume it's gluten. Don't hop on the gluten-free advertising band-wagon before you know. (I saw a bag of celery labeled "Gluten Free" lol)

-My son's pediatrician said bananas help to prevent diarrhea. Have you found this to be so? (long time ago)
-You said homemade applesauce helps; I'm wondering if it's the fruit pectin in the apples.
-Do you have post-nasal drip or swallow a lot of phlegm?
-What about coffee; do you drink a lot of it? Does it bother you?
-Have you tried over- the - counter Lomotil?

Please find a doc who will further test you and either find the cause or prescribe and antidote. Food not staying in your body long enough is robbing you of needed nutrition.
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I apologize for taking so long to get back to this thread. To be honest I just forgot.
Now, let me try to answer some questions.
The coleslaw I make has no dairy in it. Not to be gross but coleslaw races thru me in 1 hr without even changing color.
Bananas have, sometimes helped but no too often.
I seldom drink coffee. maybe 1 cup on Sunday morning.
I do have post-nasal drip and I do swallow a lot of phlegm.
I'm, unfortunately, all too aware about my body not getting enough nutrition. I have even fainted dead out several times. To keep any weight on, I must double up on my calories.
Lomotil, will work if I exceed the max daily amount.
 
Lara said:
If you are eating ice-cream, you need to switch to homemade or Trader Joe's brand (their's is very heavy compared to the one's pumped with air). Breyer's, Turkey Hill, and other commercial brands are pumping 100% of the allowable air into their ice-cream now to make it look like you're getting more and it's causing explosive diarrhea in people.

It happened to my mother in 2015 -16. I'm not saying that's the answer for you but is certainly something to consider removing from your diet to see if it helps you. Take care. I'll say a prayer.
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I seldom eat ice cream due to being a type-2 diabetic. But I now have an excellent A1C. 5.8 last November.
 
Traveler said:
I apologize for taking so long to get back to this thread. To be honest I just forgot.
Now, let me try to answer some questions.
The coleslaw I make has no dairy in it. Not to be gross but coleslaw races thru me in 1 hr without even changing color.
Bananas have, sometimes helped but no too often.
I seldom drink coffee. maybe 1 cup on Sunday morning.
I do have post-nasal drip and I do swallow a lot of phlegm.
I'm, unfortunately, all too aware about my body not getting enough nutrition. I have even fainted dead out several times. To keep any weight on, I must double up on my calories.
Lomotil, will work if I exceed the max daily amount.
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That sounds real bad and I'm hesitant about bringing this up because I don't want to unnecessarily scare you, but that said, I'm wondering if your intestines are functional? An old friend of mine was in the hospital on her death bed expected to die any day and a doctor cut into her because the doctor felt she was a goner if she didn't. As I understand it the doctor found that her most of her intestines were dead(?) and she removed most all of them. She has one of those bags attached and of course all that is a big deal, but she is still with us almost a year later.
 
dpwspringer said:
That sounds real bad and I'm hesitant about bringing this up because I don't want to unnecessarily scare you, but that said, I'm wondering if your intestines are functional? An old friend of mine was in the hospital on her death bed expected to die any day and a doctor cut into her because the doctor felt she was a goner if she didn't. As I understand it the doctor found that her most of her intestines were dead(?) and she removed most all of them. She has one of those bags attached and of course all that is a big deal, but she is still with us almost a year later.
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Gee, I don't know. I'd assume that after all of the colonoscopy, endoscopy and "pill camera" the doctors would know and would tell me. Also, I think it was maybe 6-7 months ago I had to have my gall bladder removed due to gall stones. As far as the bag business goes I've long since decided that if that was ever necessary to have one , I'd pass on it. I just don't think I'd want to live like that. Ugh, just thinking about it creeps me out.
 
When you go to the doctor, ask him/her about the phlegm/mucous swallowing!

Are you supposed to be on a special diet since the gall bladder surgery?

You need to take vitamins and minerals to compensate.

You're diabetic with a great number! Do you take Metformin? That's a known cause of diarrhea in some people.
 
RadishRose said:
When you go to the doctor, ask him/her about the phlegm/mucous swallowing!

Are you supposed to be on a special diet since the gall bladder surgery?

You need to take vitamins and minerals to compensate.

You're diabetic with a great number! Do you take Metformin? That's a known cause of diarrhea in some people.
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I'm off Metformin for the last 4-5 months. No special diet recommended after gall bladder surgery.
 
Traveler said:
I'm off Metformin for the last 4-5 months. No special diet recommended after gall bladder surgery.
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Hmmm, after my gall bladder surgery I was advised to steer clear of any oily, greasy or fried foods for several months. If I ate any of that, or any Chinese food, there was an immediate "bathroom emergency," so I know that it took my body a while to adjust.

But you said you have had this problem for several years and only recently had the GB surgery, so that probably isn't a factor.
 
My order of L-Glutamine has finally arrived from Amazon. Nothing else has worked, so I sure hope this does. One thing I have decided on: To hell with the doctors. All they want to do is run expensive tests but NOT ONE of them has taken the time to sit down with me and discuss food as a possible cause of my problem.
 
Traveler said:
My order of L-Glutamine has finally arrived from Amazon. Nothing else has worked, so I sure hope this does. One thing I have decided on: To hell with the doctors. All they want to do is run expensive tests but NOT ONE of them has taken the time to sit down with me and discuss food as a possible cause of my problem.
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Good luck with it Traveler, this site recommends starting out with 1/4 teaspoon daily. Remember you can also do a Metamucil product daily also, just take it a couple of hours away from the Glutamine.

L-glutamine is an amino acid that restores and maintains normal functioning of the mucosal cells lining the intestines. It also improves the structure of the intestines making it especially useful in cases of diarrhea that involve damage to the intestinal walls, including damage from chemotherapy or radiation.

Glutamine improves immune function and promotes a healthy gut barrier which reduces the likelihood of infection by microbes. Glutamine aids the absorption of water and sodium from the intestines back into the body; this reduces the loss of water and electrolytes and firms the stool.


Take ¼ teaspoon of glutamine powder in a glass of water, on an empty stomach. After two weeks increase the dosage to ½ a teaspoon as long as your colon has adjusted well to firmer stools.

You can keep gradually increasing the dosage by ¼ teaspoon if your colon is adjusting well. The maximum dose of L-glutamine that is known to be safe is 14grams per day in divided doses.


*** Do not take L-glutamine if you have kidney or liver disease.



https://flowingfree.org/diarrhea-no-more-leave-the-toilet-behind/
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Traveler said:
...To hell with the doctors. All they want to do is run expensive tests but NOT ONE of them has taken the time to sit down with me and discuss food as a possible cause of my problem.
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Medical Schools never used to teach nutrition and fitness as a way to prevent and cure because, being that they're so effective, we wouldn't need as many doctors anymore, not to mention the pharmacies. That's starting to change a bit but not nearly enough.
 
Lara said:
Medical Schools never used to teach nutrition and fitness as a way to prevent and cure because, being that they're so effective, we wouldn't need as many doctors anymore, not to mention the pharmacies. That's starting to change a bit but not nearly enough.
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Talking with two physicians assistants [that specialize in, in-home care for the elderly] at a coffee shop one day...They both said damn near the exact thing.

The whole story would be a long one but...I was on a trip, it was an impromptu meeting...but man did I get an education from those two ladies.
 
I wish you the best ,Traveler ....... I've had that explosive diar. a couple times and I can't imagine having it all the time. I hope you find some relief. SOON !
 
It sounds like IBS but surely a doctor would have diagnosed that? You did mention eating corn, which is something you may do well to avoid as it will loosen stools anyway. ( It does for me). And I've seen undigested corn kernels floating in the toilet bowl. Do you get that too?
 
I feel your pain....I have a bag an sometimes it leaks, or it breaks ....even after emptying it it can fill up in a heart beat....my heart goes out to you an wish I had advice but I don't....there has to be some kind of Dr that can help you.....maybe get a colonosopy bag that way you won't have to worry quite as much.....I just try to be careful an keep an eye on it.....it's an alternative to what your going thru right now....give it alot of thought ,it's works....
 
chic said:
It sounds like IBS but surely a doctor would have diagnosed that? You did mention eating corn, which is something you may do well to avoid as it will loosen stools anyway. ( It does for me). And I've seen undigested corn kernels floating in the toilet bowl. Do you get that too?
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Yes, I do see undigested corn but the absolute worst is cole slaw. 2 hrs from plate to toilet and it does not even change color. What ever is happening inside me it is getting worse. I used to have one or two normal B.M.'s /month but I don't even get that any longer.

I have been taking the L-Glutamine (1/2 tsp/day). Today I started taking 1 tsp/day. no impact yet. ??????
This past week I talked my PCP into ordering a blood test for Celiac Disease (gluten problems). If it comes back positive then I will try to talk the doctor into doing a biopsy of my small and large intestines. That test definitely determines if a person has developed microscopic colitis.
If the test(s) are negative then at lest we can rule out gluten as the cause.

As far as IBS-D is concerned, all of my reading seems to indicate that is just a fancy name for "we have no clue what's wrong with you".
But, I could be misreading the info.
 
Traveler, i'm glad you are having the blood test for Celiac Disease. Once I was diagnosed it only took 2 weeks on a gluten free diet for me to feel better. I can't imagine why they didn't test for that earlier. Good luck to you.
 

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