@chosroes said in Figuring out digestive issues:
@Kvirion Thanks, that's an interesting case report.
In my case, I'm sure there's systemic hormonal things going wrong when my gut is struggling, but often there seems to be a very direct almost physical effect. Like, symptoms can shift with bowel movements. As if the stuff itself is carrying something or causing an inflammatory reaction as it's passing through.
You're being perceptive, i would follow that but not to the point of causing excess worry. I meant to comment earlier on the carrot salad, things may have been worse without it. Now for some spitballing, please pardon if some ideas have been mentioned already:
Have you tried Taurine yet, and by extension, Tudca? Both do a lot of work down there and elsewhere.
I know some have tried activated charcoal with similar symptoms, and i do recall some experiencing relief upon first or second dose.
Microdosing magnesium multiple times a day in case you have retention issues. I've tried multiple forms on a steady basis, the ones that brought the effects i was looking for are Mag-Hydroxide and Mag-Sulfate USP grade. Care must be taken with the Sulfate form for multiple reasons therefore i rarely recommend it, and again i'm referring to microdosing. Mag retention issues can take many months to resolve but you'll be given clues when it is. It also greatly assists with chronic hard stools and regular use may even "cure" it but there's slightly more involved, other minerals etc.
Vit-B1 also does much work down there, and elsewhere of course. The HCL version is excellent but has poor absorbability, either more may be needed or splitting the dose could help. Watch the filler ingredients.
Aspirin for many many things including digestive and hormones. Seems to help with wheat/gluten from what i've read and experienced. Maybe one a day or 1/2 twice a day for those just starting. And again note the filler ingredients, cornstarch only is ideal. The cornstarch can be resolved by mixing in a cup of water, the aspirin portion dissolves quickly and the cornstarch settles at the bottom for disposal.
There's more but this is what comes to mind atm.
Edit: and as Kviron noted, keep an eye on the individual foods and supplements you're taking. They can either be a cause or simply make things worse. Def experiment.