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Aimee Richter's avatar

Thank you so much for sharing your story and spreading the good word of functional/holistic remedies for chronic health problems! I had a very similar experience to yours, however mine was more around hormone imbalance and cystic acne. Taking matters into your own hands can be exhausting and stressful but it is so empowering and fulfilling when you get to the root of your illness yourself. I’m now going to school to become an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach so I can help others with similar issues one day!

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Aaron M.'s avatar

Hey Ella,

your story is so inspiring! I know that there are a lot of people who suffer from similar issues... I think it's great to see that you got so deep into the topic all by yourself and diagnosing the actual problem that doctors couldn't find. A good friend of mine suffered from IBS and had the same symptoms like you. It's unbelievable how many people suffer, but still don't know what is actually happening in their body and of course don't now how to treat the problem correctly. That's why I just published a story about IBS, including information about SIBO and Dysbiosis which are basically the main causes of IBS. You may check it out and give me some feedback since you seem to be deeply into the topic. Btw I just subscribed and I'm happy that I've found you, because I couldn't find that many people so far that write in a niche that is similar to mine.

Best regards

Aaron

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Karina's avatar

Hi Ella (or anyone reading this)! I am looking for a good naturopath or functional medicine doctor in LA who is taking new patients. Any recommendations?

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Dina Ferera's avatar

Hi there! Has anyone here has or been diagnosed with H.Pylori?

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Samantha Nikolić's avatar

Hi! What were some of your symptoms of histamine intolerance? I’ve had a similar journey to yours and have managed to somewhat heal my body over the last couple years but I still feel that I struggle with some hormonal imbalances and definitely allergies. I’ve been starting to think it’s histamine intolerance 😣

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Lauren Toker's avatar

Hi, my name is Lauren. I have had a similar experience to yours my entire life. I am 47 now and it hurts when I eat anything. I am vegan. I have cut out everything they asked. I have had my surgeries to diagnose problems and they say NOTHING. My grandpa died of “undiagnosed stomach problems”. He and I have a lot health similarities. I don’t want this to be my path!!!

Can you please tell me how you changed your gut health? What were the steps you took?

I would be forever grateful!!!

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Techno-Hell Escapist's avatar

You absolutely need to stop being vegan. You are not getting the essential amino acids that meat gives you. Please start with that.

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