Comments on: A Few Updates from DDW 2016

By: dkaj

dkaj — Sat, 11 Jun 2016 06:24:47 +0000

Kate, thanks once again for keeping us all updated on everything GI related. I have to say I Love your new Gastro Girl Name and Logo. IT Rocks!!! You should team up with an Elasti Girl from the EDS hypermobility community to help shed light on how the weak connective tissue and collagen can affect the GI tract and how their GI symptoms can be compounded by fodmaps. If I had to pick someone, I think Crystal Saltrelli would be your perfect candidate.

By: Carrie Glicksteen

Carrie Glicksteen — Fri, 10 Jun 2016 22:50:13 +0000

Thank you so much for this report. I

By: dancinA

dancinA — Wed, 08 Jun 2016 02:45:30 +0000

Thank you, Kate. I have yet to find a dietician that knows about FODMAP and is covered by insurance. Even the one at the UCLA GI office is not covered because they have separated the dietitians that advise about weight loss and diabetes (covered) from the one who knows about FODMAP (not covered). Very frustrating.

By: katescarlata

katescarlata — Wed, 08 Jun 2016 02:03:04 +0000

In reply to Susan. Glad you liked the post, Susan! I appreciate your comment! :)

By: katescarlata

katescarlata — Wed, 08 Jun 2016 02:02:27 +0000

In reply to Jane Harris. They have heard of FODMAPs in Chicago :) Try U of Chicago! The low FODMAP diet is gaining traction---it will be a household name before long!

By: katescarlata

katescarlata — Wed, 08 Jun 2016 02:01:26 +0000

In reply to Linda M.. Absolutely speak up to your doctor and discuss your concerns. Many doctors are not well versed in SIBO management --so you need to speak up and share what you have learned.

By: katescarlata

katescarlata — Wed, 08 Jun 2016 01:59:51 +0000

In reply to dancinA.

Many insurances cover nutrition services–it varies state to state. Yes, the talk did mention IBScheck–but this was not new information–as I have discussed this topic already on my blog.

By: dancinA

dancinA — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 23:49:48 +0000

Thank you for the updates. They’re always very helpful. I actually see Dr. Rezaie in Los Angeles, and I’ve had some of the breath tests, but not all. Was there any mention at the conference of the IBScheck blood test that checks for antibodies to Vinculin which indicates post infectious IBS? I tested positive on that one. I want to add that I have tried so many approaches for my IBS-D but nothing has worked long term. I am now on my third round of Rifaximin, as well as taking Zofran, which causes other issues. I didnt see much difference with the initial FODMAP diet but as you’ve said, it needs a trained dietician, and unfortunately, this is not covered by Medicare or any insurance, so it’s hard to follow it long term.

By: Linda M.

Linda M. — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 22:10:37 +0000

Kate,
Here is another issue too. My doctor had me complete a Hydrogen Breath Test; but he did not tell me to have certain type of diet before the testing, or fasting. Next week I will be treated for Sibo, but I don’t know if I really have it; symptom of Sibo are pretty much what I am experiencing. In addition, I see where the antibiotic should be 3 a day, but he only prescribed two a day. So, I am in the position of either telling him all the Sibo sites say you need three a day. This is extra stress that I do not need. I feel very helpless right now.

By: Jane Harris

Jane Harris — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 21:03:03 +0000

This is great news. I am so impressed at the University of Michigan website about the Low FODMAP diet! Yay U. of M.! I have been recommending it to all my friends…so easy to understand/user friendly. Apparently nobody in the Chicago area has ever heard of this diet (at least in my experience)(: