My Ob suggested I start drinking nutritional shakes because im not gaining enough weight anyone know of a good safe one?
I do alright using flaxseed meal rather than the psyllium based fibers that you mentioned. I can use just a little in water, like the fiber drinks, or just sprinkle a little on my food. It's an actual food product and it has nutritional benefits, like omega 3. I buy the Bob's Red Mill that is available at Trader Joe's, because it's more affordable. It's already ground flaxseed meal.
I haven't heard of the Heather's Tummy Fibers, so I'll have to look for that.
I take fish oil and cycle on/off with flaxseed grains not oil. I take it as a nutritional supplement as I'm big on performance nutrition. I know fish oil is good for depression as well. However, never heard of it benefiting panic attacks.
I know that you should probably be eating well and getting your nutritional supplements as needed. My daughter has had panic attacks because she deprives her body of the needed nutrients.
Is the "flaxseed meal" you speak of come already ground up? I have read that flaxseed does no good unless it's ground up.
You really only need to drop your LDL by 20 points, which is not very much. Do a low fat diet, not empty carbs like breads, sugars and pastas. Add fruits and veggies as well. The easiest way is to cut out fast foods so if you indulge in burgers and fries, stop and that alone will bring your number down.
Is there a reason why you don't want to take a statin?
When my wife was preparing for an operation, her lab work showed her liver counts to be very high, near 200. The Dr. said, many things eaten could raise these levels. They wanted to know if she had eaten cereal with flaxseed and said flaxseed could have a large effect. I mention this so you'll know if it happens to you.
Something I have found very helpful for my IBS is the use of flaxseed meal as my fiber supplement. I noticed that a couple of other people have been mentioning this as well. If you've been using psyllium fiber, I suggest switching to flaxseed meal. I'm sure you and your mother will see some improvement in your IBS symptoms by using flaxseed meal instead of psyllium fiber. Psyllium fiber is known to be harsh and irritating to the gut.
The best use of flaxseed oil is as a general nutritional supplement to provide essential fatty acids. There is little evidence that it is effective for any specific therapeutic purpose.
Flaxseed oil has been proposed as a less smelly alternative to fish oil for the prevention of heart disease. However, there is as yet no consistent evidence that it works. One double-blind study of 56 people failed to find that flax oil improved cholesterol profile.
One other aspect that relates to toxicity is the fact that flaxseed contains cyanogenic (cyanide producing) compounds. Their mere presence does not make flaxseed dangerous; it all comes down to the dose and the nutritional status of the consumer.
Cyanogenic compounds are present in a number of other foods, and they cause problems primarily in individuals who are malnourished, particularly those who have an inadequate intake of protein.
A couple of members have mentioned using activated charcoal for the really bad gas. Most gastro doctors tell people to use psyllium fiber, like Metamucil. I have had to use other fibers, like flaxseed meal. It's true that you need to build up slowly how much fiber you use, especially when your system is obviously sensitive already. Like sparkle40, I can't use the wheat bran either. My gastro doctor mentioned Metamucil and the like to me.
link), a new page will open where you can type in the name of the food, the serving size, and all the nutritional facts that you may have. When you are finished, then hit the Done button.
Please reply back if you get an error message. BeeKeeper is experiencing trouble right now saving the new food item.
Personally, I like caloriekingdotcom for looking up foods but you can also use a paperback book of foods w/nutritional analysis or read those government analysis labels on packaged goods.
Decide on your personal goal for total daily intake of NET CARBS. Since we are all sizes and shapes you will have to experiment with your body using your meter to compare food intake to results.
Personally, I realized I had consumed over 300 CARBS one day, one very normal day.
I can relate to some of this, because I have the same kind of IBS that you do. I don't know if I have FMS (I have the symptoms to indicate the strong possibility), but I do have CFS and MCS, so I can relate. We have a special problem, since we have many food sensitivities and allergies. I am sure you are already aware of the gluten intolerance and lactose intolerance issues, since they go with the territory.
I was hospitalized with renal failure not too long ago myself.
There is a gentler fiber that I have found to be less irritating to the gut. This is flaxseed meal. I read of a woman who said that she used it much like one uses Metamucil and drinks it down first thing in the morning and last thing at night and has done so for years. Taking psyllium fiber (the main ingredient in Metamucil) wasn't helpful for her bowel troubles, but the flaxseed meal was. I find it helpful for me, too, but I simply add it directly to whatever I'm eating.
I hope it's normal bcuz Im in the same boat, but only 24weeks. I feel like I eat a meal & soon as I take my last bite Im looking for my next meal. I hve a crazy pattern of sleep bcuz I need 2 wake up & feed my belly. I thnk ur fine!
I Found these cookies that are "no sugar added" and the nutritional facts look good my kids love them and they are large in size. They come in 5 flavors too! www.protocookie.
I entered a couple of items of food in the food diary without adding all the nutritional facts. I can't figure out how to either edit the nutritional information or delete the food item and re-enter it.
Probably two separate things. Try oral flaxseed oil 1000mg twice a day and warm compresses to eyelids twice a day to help with tear imbalance. Also consider TheraTears Nutritional Capsules instead of flaxseed oil.
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