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    Stoma insulin & smell

    I've been on Insulin for 10 months now and have an Illeal Conduit and a Colostomy. I've not noticed a change in smells. Have you changed anything else? I also take Vit D, Lisinopril and Metformin SR. When I developed SIBO (similar to IBS but in the small intestines) I did notice a change. I'm...
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    OMG I am shocked!

    It's possible that the Mint Sauce was the culprit. Unless you made it yourself it will contain quite a bit of sugar.
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    What's the best thing for dry, itchy skin?

    Who makes Derma Lotion? would be interested in exploring it? do you know if it contains lanolin? Cheers
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    diverticular disease

    The greasyness could be a sign you are not digesting the fats in your diet, Have you had a vitamin D test. I have SIBO which presents itself similar to that, Its similar to IBS but the problem is in the small intestines instead. We are all so different so just suggestions
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    SIBO (small intestine bacteria overgrowth)

    I've just looked at acacia fibre and I think it works in a similar way to Normacol which is a trade name, also a plant fibre from the sterculia plant, so am on a similar track, Normacol comes on prescription in UK, one contains a laxative and the one I take doesn't, Not sure if Acacia is...
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    Anyone have multiple illnesses/meds that raise BG levels?

    With different ailments, following a strictly counted carb diet, but with a similar outcome this is what I have done GP's are now able to draw up a co-morbity car plan for people with various ailments. It lists all your active conditions, current medication, and relavant past health...
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    diverticular disease

    I find eating larger portions of unrefined proteins keeps me feeling full longer, If I'm pekish I will have a little cheese, sweetie sized or a few prawns. One of the contributers to divertricula disease is eating too many highly refined low fibre foods, the intestines have to work too hard to...
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    What's the best thing for dry, itchy skin?

    Some of the preperations for dry skin do not have UV protection so be careful in the sun. I have found something called DermaSray by a company called salcura. It is free from:- steroids, hormones, sortisones, peroxides, alcohol, parabens, antibiotics and is not tested on animals It is...
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    SIBO (small intestine bacteria overgrowth)

    Thanks @Indy51 A lot of this is just thinking out loud. I had seen similar sites to above and Dr Siebecker's concurs with my specialist at The Royal Marsden, which is a cancer specialist hospital in London. (i see you are in Australia) I am under a multidisciplinary team for long term side...
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    Returned after failed attempts to find account.

    Didn't want to be a killjoy so relieved others have commented on the title. Thanks for your input
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    Returned after failed attempts to find account.

    Hi Originally on this forum some years back, unfortuneately forgot my password, could not regain it as email account had been hacked and deleted. Visited on and of but did not re-register, But thought I would have another go now. Do Not Like being referred to as a 'lurker' toooooo many...
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    SIBO (small intestine bacteria overgrowth)

    Hi In my case, SIBO is a long term side effect of abdominal surgery for cancer and was diagnosed by The Royal Marsden after extensive tests early 2014. I understand that diabetics are at a higher risk of developing SIBO. It presents similar to IBS, Malabsorbtion is a primary problem...