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Help with dietary advise

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joanne29680
joanne29680

I have had stomach and bowel issues for around 18 years and am finally having enough. When I tried to get help from the doctor he said that dietitians were mumbo jumbo and he wouldn't refer me. I am going to try with probiotics and apple cider vinegar to get my gut healthy as I can't lose weight and the idea is to get that sorted which might help with the weight. I am 48 and perimenopausal. Any help or advice would be gratefully received.

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  • EileenH
    EileenH joanne29680

    Posted

    Think you need a new doctor. If you have had stomach and bowel problems for that long they should have investigated - and obviously this one doesn't know the difference between a dietician and a "nutritionist". Dieticians are qualified experts in food-related problems of all sorts. Anyone can call themselves a nutritionist.

    Have you tried low carb to help deal with the weight problem?

    • joanne29680
      joanne29680 EileenH

      Posted

      Hi no not a low carb one but I am looking at food combining again. I had an issue with acid about the years ago and I followed a diet like that and I remembered being quiet good with it. Just got some tablets with bacteria in so going to see if that helps of not going to go back to doctor
  • clivealive
    clivealive joanne29680

    Posted

    Have you been checked for vitamin B12 and Folate deficiencies as long term "tummy troubles" can adversely affect absorption of these leading to neurological symptoms?

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