So annoyed

[tacom]

I hear you, but you just have to KOKO. You may have trigger foods, but no GI issue outside of celiac's has such a clear cut relationship with a specific allergen or type of food. Sometimes my body just freaks - I keep a food journal to try to find patterns, but they're just not always there.

Stop with the bad fiancé nonsense! That's not fair to either of you.

[mskitkat]

Could it be hormone related? I can't have any dairy during the week I'm ovulating and the week of my period. Any other time, I can drink a glass of milk no problems. It took YEARS for me to make that connection.

[down35]

I've tried for years to make a connection with my body and it's love/hate relationship with foods. So far I can't figure anything out. It's extremely frustrating.

[AAM2012]

Have you tried the whole 30 challenge?

whole9life.com/category/whole-30/

It may help you find out what your triggers are since you eliminate most of them for 30 days and then slowly introduce them back into your diet.

Also, I would tell your doctor what's going on, push them to find a proper diagnosis.

[Balki.Bartokomous]

I feel your frustration - dairy is a no-go for me only when I have a flare up; hot peppers can trigger one, but mostly when I'm stressed. I can eat that stuff any other time, too. It's so annoying. Stress, I believe, is a big factor as to whether or not my body can process things.

I think you should start keeping a diary. Write down everything you ate, the time you ate it, the time you became sick & your stress level & what you were doing that day. Even if you're feeling well, keep the diary. It's easier to see patterns when you have the facts written down in front of you than when you're sitting there trying to mentally recall details.

ETA: When things get really bad, I stop eating. Literally, no food for a day. Then I munch on something really bland for two days (saltines & plain bagels work for me -  I guess you'd need something gluten free). Those three days of minimal food seem to help my body calm down a little bit, and when I introduce foods back into my diet, I know right away if it's a good or bad food.

[tacom]

KOKO = keep on keeping on. Basically do your best to take care of yourself but try not to let this define your life.

If you really feel like it is impacting your relationship and your performance at work then it's time to get very serious. I would talk to your GI about an elimination diet. No gluten sometimes. No dairy with lactaid pills. No alcohol or caffeine. No fried or fatty foods. At least not until you have a better idea of what is or isn't a trigger food for you.

I'd also argue that if gluten affects you sometimes it's probably a good idea to cut it out altogether. Not worth the gamble when it's something entirely in your control. Potatoes are your friend! lol

[tacom]

It sucks but if you're flaring up to the point that it is spilling into other areas of your life it might be worth a shot.

I hear you on caffeine though. I went from 4-5 servings a day before surgery to 0 as a grad student pulling 70+ hour weeks. I missed coffee more than alcohol lol.

But it wasn't forever. I was able to see that gluten, fat, fake sugar, and fiber were not my friend. However, once and a while I can avoid all of these things and still get sick. I agree that stress plays a big part but sometimes I can't think of any reason.

[AAM2012]

Sept 15, 2013 10:07:51 GMT -5 carrotsmakemefat said:

Sept 15, 2013 10:03:57 GMT -5 tacom said:

KOKO = keep on keeping on. Basically do your best to take care of yourself but try not to let this define your life.

If you really feel like it is impacting your relationship and your performance at work then it's time to get very serious. I would talk to your GI about an elimination diet. No gluten sometimes. No dairy with lactaid pills. No alcohol or caffeine. No fried or fatty foods. At least not until you have a better idea of what is or isn't a trigger food for you.

I'd also argue that if gluten affects you sometimes it's probably a good idea to cut it out altogether. Not worth the gamble when it's something entirely in your control. Potatoes are your friend! lol

It's interesting. With the amount I eat out I'm sure I eat gluten without knowing it. No issues

Then I eat a biscuit and I feel like a moody, foggy person. So I don't know if it is major sources?

I hate being moody. FI gets it. Is understanding. I communicate when I feel off. But feeling drunk off a cheddar biscuit is not normal at all!

Not sure how no caffeine would work out. No cappuccinos? Or coffee at work? That's what keeps me kind to my team. It's on ongoing joke actually that coffee is what makes me an amazing multi tasker. Lol

They did test you (blood and biopsy) for celiac right?

These symptoms you are describing (brain dog, moodiness) describe some of my systems before being diagnosed.