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Since beginning meds fr CM, I have gained a good bit of weight (almost 20 lbs in 1 year).  I also cannot exercise as much since my legs hurt almost continually (which neuro says is fibromyalgia).  Any suggestions about diet that may help lose weight and benefit leg pain
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620923 tn?1452915648
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  Most Meds for GERD do take a while b4 u notice ne benefits...u have to be patient....

  However, the probiotics will also help with bloating and restore the natural balance  of the digestive track, it is the imbalance that causes the bloating.

Soda's like coke will add to the acid and bloating issues u r having....and water is one of the best things including adding fiber to ur diet.

But one of the biggest problems is, taking meds for GERD, which is too much acid, when the problem is too little acid...the symptoms r the same, so do ask for a PH test to be sure u r taking the right meds.

   "selma"
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1769279 tn?1315015320
Thx Selma!

I wish I could thk of the med my gastro doc gave me. I didn't notice a difference so I stopped taking it. I have trouble with bad stomach bloating. Looks like I'm 6 months pregnant...seriously no joke. I took pics to show dr. He told me to never eat ne thg that u could break such as raw carrots, apples, the normal diet foods because of gases they cause. I have to have colonoscopy every three years due to bleeding polyps, n other thgs. They usually do an upper GI as well. Last time they took couple biopsies due to my stomach lining being so red n irritated. Came back ok thank the Lord!  

Don't like water at all.  I do drink Crystal Light n Sweet Tea n Light Lemonaide. Have to drink coke every morning  so don't get sick headache.

Still can't thk of med...I'll have to c if I still have script.

Would like to lose 20-30 lbs!!!  Would definitely feel better.

C :)
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620923 tn?1452915648
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  Well when IBS causes constipation, things back up...sorry, this will also cause mal absorption of vital nutrients and minerals.....so if ur food is not being utilized properly, u can gain weight.

  The diet I follow is one that any Dr or GI dr would suggest for GERD...just avoiding things that cause flare ups...and eating in moderation...

Make sure u drink plenty of water, eat whole grains, fruits and veggies....all normal typical things we r told to do.....U can find a list of foods to avoid on the GERD forum's Health Pages
http://www.medhelp.org/forums/GERD-Acid-Reflux/show/333?camp=msc
But we each have foods that may be a trigger for us, it may be an allergy , or just an irritant.

Once I know the exercise plan works I will share it....so far so good tho

  : )

"selma"
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I didn't know IBS caused weight gain either. I have been through a colonoscopy and a endoscopy, with no definite results, but I am fairly sure I am an IBS sufferer too, and I am having a round right now.

I would love to know what the diet looks like and the exercise program. I am doing P90X right now, but I can't do all of it, and on some days I can't do it at all.

As for diet, I find I function better if the foods I eat are more whole foods, especially if I am having an IBS flair up.

Can't wait to see everything Selma.
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1769279 tn?1315015320
Great!  I will ask my gastro doc about them. He placed me on some meds but I can't remember the name right now. Imagine that!
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620923 tn?1452915648
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  I will tell u all right now, that the probiotics my PCP stated me on r helping me with the IBS issues I was having...they r also supposed to help with vitamin absorption....help lower cholesterol....and if all goes well, I am hoping lose weight in the process  : )
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1769279 tn?1315015320
Wow didn't know IBS caused weight gain. Yes I have that as well n have gained lot of weight. Someone needs to help us.

Also I have fallen three times lately!  Grrrrrrrr!!!

If people only knew what we battle each n every day...
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selmaS:

You rock with the diet program!

I too am having issues with a lot of weight gain since surgery in '08.  I have Graves in remission so the endo checks my thyroid and says my levels are "normal".  Still I wonder if chiari hasn't done something to trip up my pituitary gland.  It was quite flat when I saw it last MRI.  My endo is good at endocrinology but isn't that familiar with CM so I think I need to ask him about this.

Is there a link or web site that might have a listing of the types of things us Chiarians are prone to (IBS, EDS, ect) and how they affect weight?


Sorry I don't have more to contribute to the OT.
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620923 tn?1452915648
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  Well I asked about IBS bcuz if our digestive system is not working properly we will gain weight...no diet will change that until we deal with the IBS issues.


I also had a dx of Hashimotos which is a thyroid condition and I gained quite a bit and  at a yr post op my lab reports showed I no longer needed the meds and now at 2 yrds post op still no meds, I did lose some weight, but can not seem to move beyond that but my IBS keeps flaring up, so I am taking probiotics which were working until I added a new med, so I am stopping the new med to see if getting my digestive track on track will help lose weight...in addition I am  working on the exercises for those of us with limitations.

  I will post them once I have the program complete.

     "selma"
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I'm interested in your thoughts that led you to ask about IBS.  I've had something along those lines start up with my CM symptoms.  At first I thought it was just from being dizzy/nauseous all the time, but I'm not nauseous anymore and I'm still having issues.

And it's absolutely wonderful to hear you're working with a dr about an exercise program.  I can't wait to hear more!

Thanks
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620923 tn?1452915648
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  HI...I am working with a Dr on MedHelp for an exercise program for us!!

  As soon as I know it is doable I will let u all in on it...

Now as for a diet, I have a few questions...do u know if u have a thyroid issue? were u checked lately for an autoimmune issue?How about Ehlers-Danlos? Do u ever have issues with IBS?

  Sorry for the questions, but they will help in answering ur question.

           "selma"
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