Interesting happenings since I started LCHF diet.......

CondorX said:

Since original shock / surprise on 26 April 2019 of my diagnosis, I started following a LCHF diet that same weekend and started testing BGl. I wasn't prepared for the first major change though........

I have been on PPI's / Ranitidine for many years due to GERD - even when i was young and thin, it was a huge problem, which just got worse as I became older (and fatter!) So imagine my surprise that within the first week, the GERD has disappeared. Totally.
From Esomeprazole 40mg daily and Ranitidine 300mg at night.......to NOTHING. I have ZERO reflux, can eat oily fish without it repeating on me for the first time ever........
Although I am a doctor myself, I certainly didn't know about this possible effect......nor did my GP when I told him I didn't need the GERD meds at the moment........

I am amazed (in a good way, of course!)

Still on the LCHF diet - weight loss has slowed a little but work has been hectic and stressful so am not too concerned. At least the weight is dropping along with the blood sugar levels.......

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CondorX said:

I am delighted Rachox, never thought I would see the day that the GERD improved......it's been such a positive thing to have happened......

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CondorX said:

Since original shock / surprise on 26 April 2019 of my diagnosis, I started following a LCHF diet that same weekend and started testing BGl. I wasn't prepared for the first major change though........

I have been on PPI's / Ranitidine for many years due to GERD - even when i was young and thin, it was a huge problem, which just got worse as I became older (and fatter!) So imagine my surprise that within the first week, the GERD has disappeared. Totally.
From Esomeprazole 40mg daily and Ranitidine 300mg at night.......to NOTHING. I have ZERO reflux, can eat oily fish without it repeating on me for the first time ever........
Although I am a doctor myself, I certainly didn't know about this possible effect......nor did my GP when I told him I didn't need the GERD meds at the moment........

I am amazed (in a good way, of course!)

Still on the LCHF diet - weight loss has slowed a little but work has been hectic and stressful so am not too concerned. At least the weight is dropping along with the blood sugar levels.......

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Guzzler said:

I find these threads heartwarming. Most of us embark on a lower carb lifestyle to improve our blood glucose levels and maybe to shed any excess pounds but it is these hidden extras that can bring a smile and an air punch that we may never have dreamed could happen. The simple thing of being able to lower the dose of a drug or discontinue it altogether is such a milestone and adds conviction to staying with the 'programme'.

I can say with hand on heart that I have yet to hear of anyone stating that a particular condition or symptom has been negatively affected by cutting out the hyper palatable, carb heavy foods from their diet.

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CondorX said:

Since original shock / surprise on 26 April 2019 of my diagnosis, I started following a LCHF diet that same weekend and started testing BGl. I wasn't prepared for the first major change though........

I have been on PPI's / Ranitidine for many years due to GERD - even when i was young and thin, it was a huge problem, which just got worse as I became older (and fatter!) So imagine my surprise that within the first week, the GERD has disappeared. Totally.
From Esomeprazole 40mg daily and Ranitidine 300mg at night.......to NOTHING. I have ZERO reflux, can eat oily fish without it repeating on me for the first time ever........
Although I am a doctor myself, I certainly didn't know about this possible effect......nor did my GP when I told him I didn't need the GERD meds at the moment........

I am amazed (in a good way, of course!)

Still on the LCHF diet - weight loss has slowed a little but work has been hectic and stressful so am not too concerned. At least the weight is dropping along with the blood sugar levels.......

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frametent said:

Sorry for my ignorance, but what is GERD ?

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Mbaker said:

I watched a video today where this wonderful protocol has been used to resolve chronic migraines.

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Robbity said:

This has been my experience, and we had a thread a while back started by someone else with similar experiences, It's also put and end to hayfever for some of us too...
Migraines presumably clobbered because ketones will positively affect our brains (e.g. ketogenic diets originally used for treating epileptic seizures, and also now being investigated with respect to Alzheimers...)

With apologies for slightly derailing.

Robbity

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