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enzyme/disgestion

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JazzysMom

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Does Dr. Walker know about the problems? I find it hard to believe she hasnt checked the liver/kidneys etc if that is a possible cause. Dont make me tell on you, Christian! Hope you find a solution!
 
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Ender

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I read about another cfer who gained quite a bit of weight out of the blue, and found out it was related to poor kidney function. hahah, not trying to scare you or anything. I think it was a significant amount. However, it does make sense you are gaining weight because of the extra enzymes if you weren't digesting food as well before.

It's probably just age related. I always had to increase my enzymes as i got older...
Kiel
 
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Ender

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I read about another cfer who gained quite a bit of weight out of the blue, and found out it was related to poor kidney function. hahah, not trying to scare you or anything. I think it was a significant amount. However, it does make sense you are gaining weight because of the extra enzymes if you weren't digesting food as well before.

It's probably just age related. I always had to increase my enzymes as i got older...
Kiel
 
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Ender

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I read about another cfer who gained quite a bit of weight out of the blue, and found out it was related to poor kidney function. hahah, not trying to scare you or anything. I think it was a significant amount. However, it does make sense you are gaining weight because of the extra enzymes if you weren't digesting food as well before.

It's probably just age related. I always had to increase my enzymes as i got older...
Kiel
 
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Scarlett81

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Hey Mel!
Yeah, she knows. But she's kinda left it up to the GI doc to handle this. I have expressed my frustrations to her though, about not being satisfied with my dx. But, her hands are tied b/c she doens't really know why this is going on, and that is the gi's field. So its not her fault. Thanks for being concerned though-we gotta look out for eachother babe!
 
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Scarlett81

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Hey Mel!
Yeah, she knows. But she's kinda left it up to the GI doc to handle this. I have expressed my frustrations to her though, about not being satisfied with my dx. But, her hands are tied b/c she doens't really know why this is going on, and that is the gi's field. So its not her fault. Thanks for being concerned though-we gotta look out for eachother babe!
 
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Scarlett81

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Hey Mel!
Yeah, she knows. But she's kinda left it up to the GI doc to handle this. I have expressed my frustrations to her though, about not being satisfied with my dx. But, her hands are tied b/c she doens't really know why this is going on, and that is the gi's field. So its not her fault. Thanks for being concerned though-we gotta look out for eachother babe!
 
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CowTown

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Hi Christian,

My most recent experience with bloating and finding a solution was after my nutritionist recommended me to use a different brand of enzymes. This was about 2 years ago when I finally realized that I had been eating and getting bloated all the time. My nutritionist kept asking me if I was drinking all 3 ensure pluses a day plus 3 meals, plus snacks. I said heck no! I told her I got so uncomfortably bloated kind of small portions that there was no way in the world an ensure plus was fit. She said that it was not suppose to be that way. You are suppose to be able to eat all that I mentioned and not feel like a mutant! So she switched me from pancrease mt16s to Ultrase Mt20s. For whatever reason that fixed my problems. I had been on pancrease mt16s for the longest time and maybe I just needed a change or a stronger dose. I'm not sure, but it worked for me.

Hope this helps a little bit. Good luck!

I moan like a crazy person too when I'm that bloated. It's so not fun.

And yes, if you're getting the right amount of enzymes to help with digestion, the point of them is to help you digest, which means you should be gaining weight - or maintaining. At least not losing.
 
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CowTown

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Hi Christian,

My most recent experience with bloating and finding a solution was after my nutritionist recommended me to use a different brand of enzymes. This was about 2 years ago when I finally realized that I had been eating and getting bloated all the time. My nutritionist kept asking me if I was drinking all 3 ensure pluses a day plus 3 meals, plus snacks. I said heck no! I told her I got so uncomfortably bloated kind of small portions that there was no way in the world an ensure plus was fit. She said that it was not suppose to be that way. You are suppose to be able to eat all that I mentioned and not feel like a mutant! So she switched me from pancrease mt16s to Ultrase Mt20s. For whatever reason that fixed my problems. I had been on pancrease mt16s for the longest time and maybe I just needed a change or a stronger dose. I'm not sure, but it worked for me.

Hope this helps a little bit. Good luck!

I moan like a crazy person too when I'm that bloated. It's so not fun.

And yes, if you're getting the right amount of enzymes to help with digestion, the point of them is to help you digest, which means you should be gaining weight - or maintaining. At least not losing.
 
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CowTown

New member
Hi Christian,

My most recent experience with bloating and finding a solution was after my nutritionist recommended me to use a different brand of enzymes. This was about 2 years ago when I finally realized that I had been eating and getting bloated all the time. My nutritionist kept asking me if I was drinking all 3 ensure pluses a day plus 3 meals, plus snacks. I said heck no! I told her I got so uncomfortably bloated kind of small portions that there was no way in the world an ensure plus was fit. She said that it was not suppose to be that way. You are suppose to be able to eat all that I mentioned and not feel like a mutant! So she switched me from pancrease mt16s to Ultrase Mt20s. For whatever reason that fixed my problems. I had been on pancrease mt16s for the longest time and maybe I just needed a change or a stronger dose. I'm not sure, but it worked for me.

Hope this helps a little bit. Good luck!

I moan like a crazy person too when I'm that bloated. It's so not fun.

And yes, if you're getting the right amount of enzymes to help with digestion, the point of them is to help you digest, which means you should be gaining weight - or maintaining. At least not losing.
 
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CowTown

New member
One more thing, I know you said you want to loose weight, or at least not gain anymore. Just wanted to mention (although you probably already know this part) but I don't recommend taking fewer enzymes thinking that will help you to lose weight. Of course using fewer enzymes and eating the same foods will just decrease your intake/digestion of the protein and vitamins you need on a daily basis. You probably WOULD lose weight that way, but I would imagine it's very safe or good for you. So please don't do that -- k? <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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CowTown

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One more thing, I know you said you want to loose weight, or at least not gain anymore. Just wanted to mention (although you probably already know this part) but I don't recommend taking fewer enzymes thinking that will help you to lose weight. Of course using fewer enzymes and eating the same foods will just decrease your intake/digestion of the protein and vitamins you need on a daily basis. You probably WOULD lose weight that way, but I would imagine it's very safe or good for you. So please don't do that -- k? <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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CowTown

New member
One more thing, I know you said you want to loose weight, or at least not gain anymore. Just wanted to mention (although you probably already know this part) but I don't recommend taking fewer enzymes thinking that will help you to lose weight. Of course using fewer enzymes and eating the same foods will just decrease your intake/digestion of the protein and vitamins you need on a daily basis. You probably WOULD lose weight that way, but I would imagine it's very safe or good for you. So please don't do that -- k? <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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65rosessamurai

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Ender has a good point about the liver and pancrease. Especially the liver, if it becomes 'fatty', it will add to the body weight.
Also, if you are on more enzymes, then the intestinal tract may fill up more than it used to with less enzymes. Also, your weight gain may be due to the enzymes working, and taking more nutrition out of the food eaten.
I actually had spent the last ten years becoming malnurished, and when I finally was able to eat what I wanted (and what I needed), my weight increased tremendously, but I also felt bloated quite often.
Perhaps your body needs a little time for the adjustment on the increase of enzymes? Just a thought (and my two yen!).
 
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65rosessamurai

Guest
Ender has a good point about the liver and pancrease. Especially the liver, if it becomes 'fatty', it will add to the body weight.
Also, if you are on more enzymes, then the intestinal tract may fill up more than it used to with less enzymes. Also, your weight gain may be due to the enzymes working, and taking more nutrition out of the food eaten.
I actually had spent the last ten years becoming malnurished, and when I finally was able to eat what I wanted (and what I needed), my weight increased tremendously, but I also felt bloated quite often.
Perhaps your body needs a little time for the adjustment on the increase of enzymes? Just a thought (and my two yen!).
 
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65rosessamurai

Guest
Ender has a good point about the liver and pancrease. Especially the liver, if it becomes 'fatty', it will add to the body weight.
Also, if you are on more enzymes, then the intestinal tract may fill up more than it used to with less enzymes. Also, your weight gain may be due to the enzymes working, and taking more nutrition out of the food eaten.
I actually had spent the last ten years becoming malnurished, and when I finally was able to eat what I wanted (and what I needed), my weight increased tremendously, but I also felt bloated quite often.
Perhaps your body needs a little time for the adjustment on the increase of enzymes? Just a thought (and my two yen!).
 
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Scarlett81

New member
Ok, so you're saying you think I do need that extra enzyme? I was thinking of going back to 3 with meals. I don't know what to do.

I brought up switching brands to my doc, and she said she doesn't like to do that b/c if I've never had weight problems, then why mess with the enzymes-she doesn't want me to start having weight problems. I don't know.

I guess I'll have the liver and kidney tests and go from there.
 
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Scarlett81

New member
Ok, so you're saying you think I do need that extra enzyme? I was thinking of going back to 3 with meals. I don't know what to do.

I brought up switching brands to my doc, and she said she doesn't like to do that b/c if I've never had weight problems, then why mess with the enzymes-she doesn't want me to start having weight problems. I don't know.

I guess I'll have the liver and kidney tests and go from there.
 
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Scarlett81

New member
Ok, so you're saying you think I do need that extra enzyme? I was thinking of going back to 3 with meals. I don't know what to do.

I brought up switching brands to my doc, and she said she doesn't like to do that b/c if I've never had weight problems, then why mess with the enzymes-she doesn't want me to start having weight problems. I don't know.

I guess I'll have the liver and kidney tests and go from there.
 
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anonymous

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what are the liver and kidney tests called? I want to look at my lab reports from last year and see if they did the liver and kidney tests. I'm looking for the 3-4 letter initial for it... I think its the creatinine and ??? but what are the abbreviations?

LouLou
 
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