constipation

Chronic Pain

advice needed! 43 year old man, 3 nervous breakdowns (1st aged 17 – stressful childhood), chronic pain (25 years), MTHFR SNP, low cortisol, anxiety, depression, low B12 and folate, normal homocysteine, rectal cramps, constipation, painful gut. Doctor put him on high dose methyl folate but reacted, niacin helped. GP stool…

Thyroid Plus Test

Hi, I am completely baffled by a 70yo client’s Thyroid Plus results. She has practically all of the signs/symptoms of hypothyroid or Hashi (long term weight problem-obesity, hair loss, now very thinned out, dry skin, constipation, faigue, weakness, frequent muscle pains, often painful and stiff joints, depression, impaired memory, elevated…

severe constipation & vulvuodynia

Severe constipation, vulvodynia and oxalate intolerance Female client (Doctor of Histopathology) aged 51 with a history of migraines for 20 years, heavy periods all her life resulting in hysterectomy in 2014, sciatica and back pain for 12 yrs, IBS which started 10 years ago, with functional dyspepsia which started in…

42 yo F unresolved digestive issues on a FODMAP diet

Female, age 42, history of digestive issues. Used to be mainly constipated and had diagnosis of chronic IBS 3 years ago after colonoscopy showed all was clear. also has frequent episodes of thrush. She also showed negative result after lactose intolerance breath test 3 years ago, and had an ASI…

68 yo F with long term constipation

Female client 68, hysterectomy 3 years ago which led to internal bleeding and septicemia has since suffered from constipation. As a child growing up in the Far East suffered from dysentery. Messed around in late teens with appetite suppressants, diuretics and laxatives for weight loss. Symptoms now are bloating and…

6 yo Girl with Chronic constipation

Constipation started in South Africa on holiday 6 months ago. Unsettled time and is an anxious girl, who struggles with change. Constipation with 8-10 accidents, which can vary from slight markers in the pants to needing a change. GP put her on 1 sachet of Movicol p/day, 2nd doc increased…

22 yo F with Severe bloating and worsening of atopic dermatitis

Severe bloating and worsening of atopic dermatitis after initial dose of probiotics. 22 y.o. female student, normal weight, with a life long history of eczema, bad breath unrelated to dental health since childhood. Presenting symptoms: chronic constipation, acute abdominal postprandial distension apparently initially triggered in the past by a course…

long term use of digestive enzymes and HCL

Had a client today who was presenting with long term bloating and constipation. The unusual/unique aspect of her case is that she had been taking this product twice a day for 10 years! http://www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/product/quest-vitamins-enzyme-digest-with-betaine-hci-tablets-60080034 My concern with this is that she has been taking HCL and digestive enzymes for a…

32 yo F with Lymphoedema, PCOS, infertility and pilonidal cyst, constipation

Hi I just wandered if there were any further developments regarding lymphoedema following this post in 2011 – http://tinyurl.com/nnowu9p This client is 32, diagnosed with lymphoedema approx 10 years ago, PCOS 13 years ago. Trying to get pregnant for 18 months – no intervention as yet. Pilonidal cyst 10 years…

53 yo M with Haemochromatosis

Any advice on the use of Diet and/or Phytic Acid chelation in Haemochromatosis? Male client aged 53yrs diagnosed with Haemochromatosis 3 months ago (DNA testing) and is undergoing regular phlebotomy under the care of his GP. Haemotology: All looks normal; red cell count at 4.5 Red cells appear normochromic and…

Thyroid dysfunction and constipation

Hello, I have a client I’ve been seeing for a while, I’d like a second (or more!) opinion on where to go next. My client is in her early 60s and had constipation all of her life. Prior to her first appointment with me, she had small bowel movements only…

19 yo F with SIBO, constipation and periods have stopped

19 year old student with SIBO, constipation and periods have stopped 19 year old student suffering from acid reflux and diagnosed with IBS (daily abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, nausea) 2.5 years ago. Due to these issues she lost her appetite and stopped eating properly, leading to her losing a lot…

65 yo F with abdominal discomfort, constipation and anxiety

Age-65, sex-Female, 5’6” 15st 3lb Retired. • Abdominal discomfort (from Feb 2012) and chronic constipation (last 6 months-feels system is ‘backed up’ and that something is causing an irritation), constant tiredness, muscle and joint pains, anxiety (stress levels increased post menopause, she recognises that she has nothing to be anxious…

57 yo F with severe constipation, burping post meal, bloating

Help please re 57yr old female research scientist with severe constipation, burping post meal, bloating. HCL and psyllium make it worse! I have seen this lady twice with long-term gastrointestinal issues (referred to me by her GP). Had a colonoscopy 2 years ago – all clear; digestive organ ultrasound –…

54 yo F with anxiety & constipation

54yrs, female, anxiety & constipation – history of bulimia, depresssion, high alcohol Hello there, here’s the case history as per Nutri-Link layout • 54yrs, female, 5ft 6, 10st 4lb. Married at age 43 no children, 2 dogs and 90yr mother living with her, works in University catering. Reports stress 8-9/10.…

50 yo M with constipation

MS client with constipation 50 yo male client with secondary progressive MS, mobility problems, has been seeing me for weight loss (not for the MS per se). I advised him on a Paleo diet which he has been sticking to 100%. He has lost an average of 2lbs a week…

65 yo F with chronic constipation

Is Lipid-X gentle enough? Hi – I am after some advice on Lipid-x or indeed any other supplements that may be useful for my client. Female 65, history of 50 years chronic constipation, literally going for weeks without a bowel movement. Investigations found a kink in her bowel with no…

58 yo F with flatulence & bloating

Hi, I’m recently qualified and lacking some experience, I wonder if anyone can help me with a client with digestive issues? Normal weight, 58 yrs female presenting with flatulence & bloating (within 30mins of eating), itchy skin, restless leg syndrome, constipation (has a bowel movement daily but hard to pass,…
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