tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2500871076078909762.post6267270290498011735..comments2024-03-26T18:24:14.206+11:00Comments on Southern In Law: Accepting that you're differentKristy Sayer-Jones @ Southern In Lawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03729691955996288353noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2500871076078909762.post-29283417029637362862013-03-21T14:46:12.802+11:002013-03-21T14:46:12.802+11:00Hi Millie,
You're so welcome! I can certainly...Hi Millie, <br />You're so welcome! I can certainly understand how medications would be making you worse - I was prescribed so many and my doctors couldn't believe when anti bloating/nausea/pain medications would have me looking like I was 9 months pregnant and feeling like someone was running a razorblade through my intestines!<br /><br />Everything revolves around food everywhere! Birthday parties, coffee dates with friends, anniversary celebrations, afternoon teas - you name it! I carry snacks everywhere - and the only thing that frustrates my family is that I'm shy about it. If we're eating at a restaurant where I have no food options and have to bring food, I'll pretty much eat it out of my purse - one because I don't want to make a scene or be rude - but two because I've gotten sick so many times just from gluten contamination!<br /><br />Definitely stay in touch! Thank you so much - we are so happy to finally be planning a wedding, haha!Kristy Sayer-Jones @ Southern In Lawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03729691955996288353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2500871076078909762.post-90348673659618969132013-03-21T02:09:49.735+11:002013-03-21T02:09:49.735+11:00Kristy,
Thanks so much for replying! I am definit...Kristy,<br /><br />Thanks so much for replying! I am definitely looking into other alternatives than just traditional medicine. I found that eliminating foods and taking probiotics has helped MUCH more than taking Zelnorm, Nexium, this, that. It just irritates you more, you know? I don't know about in Australia, but in NYC (where I live and am from) everything revolves around food. I am glad I am not the only one carrying snacks with me! <br /><br />On a more positive note, hope to stay in touch and good luck with your upcoming marriage! I have been married for four years (we were both young as well 21 & 22) and can tell you it is AMAZING! Best of luck with everything and I look forward to your future posts : )<br /><br />-MillieAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07122779975932054010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2500871076078909762.post-5692066613630557712013-03-20T09:19:22.304+11:002013-03-20T09:19:22.304+11:00Hi Millie,
It is so lovely to hear from you - and...Hi Millie, <br />It is so lovely to hear from you - and I'm so glad you found Southern In-Law!<br /><br />I think I know exactly how you're feeling and I know it is SO frustrating. <br /><br />It seems like we have the same issues with sugar - my doctors had trouble pinning down the cause (and hence I got slapped with the umbrella term hypoglycaemia) but they told me that eating small, frequent meals as I do is the best option. Protein and fat definitely help me to keep my sugar levels stable - but I've never tried eating low carb (as I actually think carbs help to stabilise my blood sugar some what too - or that could be the carbaholic talking :P)<br /><br />You have really similar symptoms to me with the indigestion and stomach upsets - but with not having coeliac disease, perhaps it's just the way your body digests things. I did still have a lot of trouble after eliminating gluten because my stomach was just so damaged so I started taking digestive enzymes. I take one with lunch and dinner and I find it makes a huge difference with my digestion (I take these ones from iHerb http://www.iherb.com/Source-Naturals-Vegetarian-Daily-Essential-Enzymes-500-mg-240-Capsules/1448)<br /><br />It is really hard seeing everyone else eating and enjoying the foods you can't have - and I cannot tell you the number of times I have been told "I don't know what's wrong with you - something is very wrong, but that may just be the way your stomach is" and I also can't tell you the number of times I have wanted to take a doctor's eye out with a spoon :P <br /><br />I know exactly how you feel, feeling that food controls you - because that's something I get upset about quite often. I hate having to go out and pack food - or have to stay home because I'm feeling sick and can't figure out why. I would love to be able to eat and not read ingredients lists or ask a million questions - but I also know that it's better that I do. <br /><br />If you've only been seeing one doctor - I can't recommend seeking other opinions enough. It wasn't until I saw other doctors that I found out what was wrong and I was taken seriously. Also look at other options - I found that medicines made me sick so we began looking at Bowen Therapy and other natural medicines which really helped a lot - not only for my stomach issues, but for my mind too.<br /><br />One of the biggest things is - as this post says - accepting that you're different. Unfortunately, we're not able to eat like other people - but that's not the end of the world. As much as I hate feeling like I have this huge burden with food - I'm also grateful that I am able to make smart choices and feel better. <br /><br />If you ever, ever, ever need someone to talk to who knows how you're feeling - you know who to email :) <br /><br />I hope you can figure everything out very soon!<br /><br />xox Kristy Sayer-Jones @ Southern In Lawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03729691955996288353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2500871076078909762.post-14229634492194416012013-03-20T08:45:46.792+11:002013-03-20T08:45:46.792+11:00Kristy,
I recently found your blog through pintere...Kristy,<br />I recently found your blog through pinterest. I am so glad I did! I myself have had quite the journey with food and have to say that your story is so comforting- I am not alone! I am lactose intolerant. Until I found this out I'd get sick ALL of the time. Nausea, bloating, diarrhea, you name it. It wasn't until I stopped eating it that I noticed what a difference it made, but also how many foods have some form of dairy/lactose in it. I also have a similar problem to sugar. It's nothing that comes up in tests but I know it happens. When I eat too much sugar I later feel dizzy, tired, like my sugar drops. I end up eating small meals throughout the day and high protein/low carbs so my sugar levels don't spike. Moreover, I have been taking antacids for YEARS I mean at least 7 years in order to actually eat food. It seems like if things are fried, oily, too condiment ed, you name it, I get sick! I also have noticed that wheat seems to make my stomach bloat. I have tried to cut back significantly on wheat and have noticed it helps. The things is I am young (26) and feel like I have been sick since I was 19. I see everyone else eating and drinking the things they want and feeling like an alien bc my stomach is so sensitive. I have been told by doctors that "that's just how your stomach is". From my knowledge, I do not have celiac disease ( I have been tested), I dont have allergies, I just don't digest well. I can't believe that this is all, something has to be up. I just want to eat foods and not worry about it! My story is not quite as bad as yours and I am still searching for what else I can be allergic too. To be honest, I am tired of going to doctors and feeling like food is running my life. Do you ever feel like that? I have developed such anxiety bc I essentially become paranoid of what I can or can't eat. I do lost a significant amount of weight while I tried to figure all of this out. Today, I thankfully am doing okay but I'd love to get off Nexium, Prilosec, etc and learn how to not let these food issues control my life! Any suggestions??Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07122779975932054010noreply@blogger.com