most recent 30 from http://paleohacks.com 2013-05-24T08:17:00Z http://paleohacks.com/feeds/question/30464 http://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/rdf http://paleohacks.com/questions/30464/what-do-you-do-about-bad-diarrhea Punchomatic 2011-03-30T04:29:52Z 2011-03-31T18:10:42Z

<p>I've been very strict paleo since January 1, 2010. I have religiously avoided gluten in any form for that entire time and the only cheating of any kind was some rice and cheese when camping over 6 months ago. I'm pretty serious about this, so I'm pretty sure this isn't gluten contamination I'm experiencing.</p> <p>I've had some pretty bad diarrhea for the last week and I have no idea where it came from. Aside from trying to lean out by cutting my carbs way down I'm eating the same thing I always eat and I'd be surprised if I was in ketosis. My sleep is good, I'm not exercising myself to death...I just don't know what's up.</p> <p>I'm trying to treat it with digestive enzymes and probiotics but it's not helping. I tried eating only broth, chicken and carrots to ease things off and even though I wasn't getting enough calories I felt better. However after a couple of solid meals my symptoms returned.</p> <p>I'm completely at a loss as to what's going on and I'm terrified that I've developed a beef allergy because I don't know how you can possibly stay paleo with a beef allergy.</p> <p>All that being said, I'm curious if you guys have any other suggestions to help with the water-butt itself. Have any of you guys had this kind of random outbreak or anything that has lasted this long? Would it be worth it to take some imodium? Should I just ride it out with the superenzymes and probiotics? </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/30464/what-do-you-do-about-bad-diarrhea/30467#30467 Lee 2011-03-30T05:08:56Z 2011-03-30T05:08:56Z

<p>I've had the same thing happen when cutting my carbs down to a very low level, like less than 10 per day, and I've read that some people just starting out on Atkins induction also get these, uh, transit problems. Why not raise your carbs back up and see if that helps?</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/30464/what-do-you-do-about-bad-diarrhea/30477#30477 Mikey 2011-03-30T07:01:55Z 2011-03-30T07:01:55Z

<p>Xanthan gum and other gums give me these issues. I found this out when I first went gluten free and was still accosted with issues when having gluten free breads etc. Excessive fiber and some types of nuts are an instigator as well. So long as i use plant matter solely to flavor my food I am fine.</p> <p>I have tried to cause similar issues by basically eating pure fat but that did not do it. </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/30464/what-do-you-do-about-bad-diarrhea/30483#30483 matt H 2011-03-30T11:02:18Z 2011-03-30T11:02:18Z

<p>Pumpkin for the diarrhea.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/30464/what-do-you-do-about-bad-diarrhea/30486#30486 Bread-Eating Beelzebub 2011-03-30T12:02:36Z 2011-03-30T12:02:36Z

<p>canned pumpkin + broth = a soup that really slows things down and soothes the stomach.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/30464/what-do-you-do-about-bad-diarrhea/30487#30487 Riveted 2011-03-30T12:16:02Z 2011-03-30T12:16:02Z

<p>Have you ruled out some kind of bug or parasite? We have a wicked runs-inducing virus going around our part of the world right now. I've had it for a few days and have been alarmed at how fast things are running through.</p> <p>Just a thought...</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/30464/what-do-you-do-about-bad-diarrhea/30491#30491 Wenchypoo 2011-03-30T12:53:47Z 2011-03-30T12:53:47Z

<p>You might be allergic to something--diahrrea is a symptom of food allergies. You might also be getting too much fat--too much fat in the system causes "flaming" diahrrea.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/30464/what-do-you-do-about-bad-diarrhea/30496#30496 Allie 2011-03-30T13:04:53Z 2011-03-30T13:04:53Z

<p>Do you eat any kind of dairy? Could anything you've eaten have traces of gluten?</p> <p>For now, you need to be drinking A LOT of fluids to re-hydrate- coconut water is an excellent option.</p> <p>And just a thought, maybe your body needs a bit more of carbohydrates? Perhaps add a sweet potato or starchy vegetable of some sort in and see if that helps?</p> <p>If it lasts more than two weeks I'd try to change something or call a doctor. :/</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/30464/what-do-you-do-about-bad-diarrhea/30501#30501 Blue -the Thrifty Mom 2011-03-30T13:21:55Z 2011-03-30T13:21:55Z

<p>Ditto what everyone said about too much fat / too little carbs.</p> <p>I can happily eat only meat, fat, and eggs for weeks at a time. I discovered the hard way, however, that I have to have SOME veg or I have foul, liquid, diarrhoea (sorry TMI) every single day after eating (I eat one meal a day).</p> <p>So long as I eat a serving of leafy greens or cruciform veg a day, I'm fine.</p> <p>I say throw in some collards or spinach and see if that helps.</p> <p>Good luck and I hope you feel better soon!</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/30464/what-do-you-do-about-bad-diarrhea/30502#30502 bettyrocker 2011-03-30T13:28:14Z 2011-03-30T13:28:14Z

<p>Are you taking Magnesium? This can definitely contribute to bowel liquidity...</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/30464/what-do-you-do-about-bad-diarrhea/30821#30821 Lee 2011-03-31T18:10:42Z 2011-03-31T18:10:42Z

<p>Stick close to the bathroom.</p>