Happy Halloween!

Today I'm looking at several symptoms, causes, diet, nutrients, herbs.

Holy Basil

B12
Methylcobalamin
http://www.raysahelian.com/methylcobalamin.html

http://www.diagnose-me.com/treat/T39005.html

Sudden Severe Muscle Cramps
http://www.diagnose-me.com/cond/C254143.html

Susun Weed Recipes

http://www.herbalremediesinfo.com/seaweed-recipes.html

Peripheral Neuropathy

IBS
Mycobacterium paratuberculosis (Para-T) RNA (a bacteria causing Johne’s disease in cows) was found in 100% of Crohn's disease patients, compared with 0% of controls.
http://www.diagnose-me.com/cond/C21225.html

Johnes disease

http://www.johnes.org/general/faqs.html

With all the symproms noted above, it's nearly impossible to think that it's ok to do it, what if you go into a sudden spasm?

I found a muskul remedy that works wonders.

HAVE I BEEN FIGHTING COHN'S DISEASE FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS??

http://www.diagnose-me.com/treat/T39005.html

Holy sh*t

Irritable Bowel Syndrome - What Is It?
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is the most common chronic health disorder in America, Canada, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, affecting more people than asthma, diabetes, and depression combined. Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a physical - not psychological - disorder that affects mainly the bowel, which is also called the large intestine. The bowel is the part of the digestive system that makes and stores stool. IBS is characterized by lower abdominal pain or discomfort, diarrhea, constipation (or alternating diarrhea/constipation), gas, bloating, and nausea. There is no cure for Irritable Bowel Syndrome, but there are many very effective ways of controlling and even eliminating IBS symptoms.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome is not a disease. It's a functional disorder, which means that the bowel simply does not work as it should. Irritable Bowel Syndrome is characterized as a brain-gut dysfunction.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms - What Are They?
It's important to verify that your symptoms match those of IBS before you accept this diagnosis. As noted, Irritable Bowel Syndrome is characterized by continuous or recurrent lower abdominal pain or cramping (from mild to excruciating) in association with altered bowel motility (diarrhea, constipation, or both). Attacks may strike suddenly at any time of day or night, and may occasionally - though not typically - wake you from a sound sleep. Gas and bloating are common, but vomiting isn't, though it can occur due to nausea from the pain. Upper GI symptoms are not a typical part of the syndrome. For women, attacks are often associated with menstruation. Passing blood, running a fever, swollen extremities, and joint pain are not symptoms of IBS, and point to other disorders. IBS is diagnosed in part by the use of the official diagnostic criteria known as the Rome II Guidelines.

What Diseases Need to Be Ruled Out For an Irritable Bowel Syndrome Diagnosis?
In essence, the diagnosis of IBS is a process of exclusion. There is no medical test available that will be positive for IBS; instead, your doctor will test you for all other illnesses that can mimic IBS, and if those tests are negative, and if your symptoms fit the Rome II Guidelines, you'll then be diagnosed with IBS. In particular, it's important that the following diseases are excluded before you accept a diagnosis of IBS:

Colon cancer
Inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis)
Bowel obstructions
Diverticulosis / Diverticulitis
Gallstones
Food allergies
Celiac (a genetic, autoimmune disorder resulting in gluten intolerance)
Bacterial infections
Intestinal parasites
Endometriosis
Ovarian cancer

http://www.helpforibs.com/footer/ibs.asp#symptoms

Last time I was this sick, caster oil packs saved my life, this time to no avail are they doing enough to prevent me from sucking back another Guinness.

It just so happens my pain is where my surgery was, lower right side, and on the Richter scale it's a flat out 7. That's high considering, it is much higher than a 5 and would be a 9 if I weren't in bliss thanks to my loved one. 10 would be too high to type here now.

Best Halloween I ever had. Physical pain is nothing compared to a broken heart, my heart is whole.

Oh good goddess save me:

The following list of common symptoms of low level Candida albicans infections was found on a web page. I have used it as a framework to compare with some of the symptoms of an undiagnosed gluten intolerant person. (Celiac and gluten intolerance are used interchangeably below, though they really aren't. Celiac disease refers to a damaged intestinal mucosa. Gluten intolerance can be a sensitivity without much measurable damage):

Chronic fatigue - One of the most common celiac symptoms.

Weakness - One of the most common celiac symptoms.

Dizziness - About 5% of celiac patients get nerve damage that can vary from tingling and numbness in the feet to confusion, memory loss, dizziness and loss of balance, visual abnormalities. This sometimes happen in the absence of GI symptoms. Epilepsy (with calcification in the brain) does respond when gluten is fully removed.

Headaches - Common celiac symptom.

Cold sweats and/or night sweats - Have never heard of it as a celiac symptom.

Feeling bad all over, like having the flu - Typical celiac symptom, to the extent one thinks of flu as diarrhea, weakness, and muscular/bone aches and pains.

Muscle and joint pains - Common celiac symptom.

Sore throat - Not generally considered a celiac symptom, but I have heard reports from a few members of a support group. Also have heard about swollen glands in the neck.

Low grade fever - Not a known celiac symptom.

Numbness, especially in the hands or feet - See dizziness above. Another celiac symptom is called peripheral neuropathy (possibly due to folic acid deficiency). Also abnormal or impaired skin sensation (paresthesia), including burning, prickling, itching or tingling. Also the celiac FAQ lists central and peripheral nervous system disease.

Asthma - Celiacs are more susceptible to having allergies, possibly due to a deficiency of magnesium.

Chronic sinusitis - Celiacs are more susceptible to sinus problems.

Allergies - Celiacs are more susceptible to having other food intolerances and allergies.

Irritability - Common celiac symptom.

Abdominal pain - Common celiac symptom.

Constipation or diarrhea - Both common celiac symptoms.

Gas - Very common celiac symptom.

Chronic athlete's foot or jock itch - Not known as a celiac symptom, but celiacs would be a weakened host for fungi.

Yeast rashes - What does a yeast rash look like? Some celiacs have had eczema and hives clear up when going gluten-free. Also 5% of celiacs get dermatitis herpetiformis, which is very itchy rash which is most commonly on the outside of elbows, knees, top of buttocks, or on the back shoulders, neck and scalp.

Feeling worse when deprived of sugar containing foods or simple carbohydrates such as potatoes - An undiagnosed celiac can have food cravings as they are malnourished.

Feeling weaker on damp days or after bathing - Not a celiac symptom.

Feeling worse when exposed to mold, dust, chemicals, or pollutants - Celiacs are more susceptible to having allergies.

Elevated Epstein-Barr virus titers, indicating a recent reactivation of the virus - Don't know.

Heart pains - Not known as a celiac symptom. However, with severe anemia, there are often uncomfortable heart palpitations. Also, I suppose heartburn could be a symptom as some celiacs vomit after gluten consumption.

General reproductive problems - Infertility is a known celiac symptom in both sexes. It is due to malnourishment. Also gynecological disorders like spontaneous abortions.

Chronic vaginal infections - Don't know, but the host body is weakened.

Premenstrual syndrome like symptoms - Anecdotally a celiac symptom.

Irregular menstrual cycles or unusual menstrual pain - Untreated celiac women often have low estrogen levels and an erratic or non-existent menstrual cycle (amenorrhea). For young untreated celiac girls, the onset of menarche can be delayed. Women with a long history of malabsorption will sometimes reach menopause at a younger age; in some cases as early as in their late twenty's. Anecdotally unusual menstrual pain is a celiac symptom.

Return to Candida main page

http://www.candidapage.com/cccomp.shtml

YIKES:

What Is Celiac Disease? Joseph Murray, MD, defines Celiac Disease as a permanent intolerance to gluten that results in damage to the small intestine and is reversible with avoidance of dietary gluten. Because the villi become damaged they are unable to absorb water and nutrients. This causes the celiac to be susceptible to a variety of other conditions related to malabsorption. Symptoms The symptoms of Celiac Disease can vary with each individual. They can range from no symptoms at all to severe gas, bloating, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. If untreated, malnutrition can occur. If left untreated too long it can be life-threatening. Symptoms do not always involve the digestive system. It can cause irritability, depression, muscle cramps, joint pain, fatigue, and menstrual irregularities, to name a few. Reactions to ingestion of gluten can be immediate, or delayed for weeks or even months. Diagnosis There is no test yet which is definitely diagnostic of celiac disease. Blood antibody tests (endomysial, reticulin (IgA), and gliadin (IgG and IgA) are used to measure levels of antibodies to gluten. If the antibodies in the blood are higher than normal then a biopsy of the small intestine is done. A biopsy of the lining of the small intestine checks for damage to the villi. If the villi appear damaged then a gluten-free diet is introduced. Another biopsy is done after 6 months or more of dieting. Relief of symptoms or reversion of an abnormal intestinal biopsy is the most convincing evidence that an individual has celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. Who Is At Risk? Celiac disease is hereditary and primarily affects whites of northwestern European ancestry. It rarely affects blacks, Jews, Orientals, and people of Mediterranean ancestry. It affects twice as many females as males, and usually affects more children than adults. It can be triggered by over exposure to wheat, severe stress, emotional or physical trauma, surgery, or a viral infection. Some people with wheat allergies are not gluten intolerant and can eat rye, barley and oats. Other Names For Celiac Disease Listed below are the names associated with Celiac Disease. All the names refer to the inability to tolerate gluten. http://allergies.about.com/cs/gluten/a/aa020899.htm     Celiac Sprue Celiacs Coeliac Disease Gee-Herter's syndrome Gluten Intolerance Gluten Sensitive Enteropathy Gluten Sensitivity Idiopathic Steatorrhea Intestinal Infantilism Malabsorption Syndrome Nontropical Sprue The Celiac Affection The Celiac Condition The Celiac Syndrome   Treatment The only acceptable treatment for Celiac Disease requires a life-time adherence to a strict diet that avoids all products that contain gluten. An adherence to a gluten-free diet can prevent almost all complications caused by the disease. Reading product food labels is important. Wheat is not the only offender, watch out for other offending grains such as rye, oats and barley. Remember products labeled wheat-free are not necessarily gluten-free. Other key words to watch for are: farina, flour, caramel coloring, enriched flour, cereal, malt flavoring or extracts, MSG, modified food starch, emulsifiers, stabilizers, distilled vinegar, semolina, durum, and triticale. Gluten is often used as a thickener. Be sure to read the labels on canned soups, catsups, mustards, soy sauce and other condiments -- many contain gluten. Treatment, or in this case, a gluten-free diet is important because people with Celiac Disease could develop complications[/link] like cancer, osteoporosis, anemia, and seizures. Related Disorders Celiac Disease is linked to many immune related disorders. The best established connection is with Type I diabetes (mellitus). Some other illnesses related to Celiac Disease are chronic active hepatitis, chronic fatigue syndrome, and inflammatory bowel disease. Some researchers believe that gluten intolerance can impair mental functioning in some individuals. Since gluten can damage the villi, it is common for celiacs to have problems with lactose intolerance. Important disclaimer information about this About site. Suggested Reading Celiac Sprue: What You Should Know Living Gluten-Free Celiac Organizations Celiac Disease Foundation Gluten Intolerance Group Celiac Sprue Association CSA/USA