Low carb and bm's

gabby_ca
gabby_ca Member Posts: 38
in Anal Cancer #1

About a year ago, I started eating low carb to see if it would make a difference in my BMs as I was having 10-12 a day.  This is my only long term side effect from radiation.

I have to say that it was the best thing I ever did.  We all have take control over our health and for me anyways, fibre is NOT my friend. 

After eating low carb with most of my carbs coming from vegetables, my BMs are down down to 1-2 when I first get up and they are softer and don't cause me any issues at all.

I do buy into the sugars feeding cancer thing and by eliminating carbs, you are really truly cutting down on carbs being turned into sugars in our body.

I did not start low carb to lose weight as I am not really over weight but it sure has improved my digestive health especially with radiation induced proctitis.

We are all told that fibre is the key to our digestive health and for me anyways, it is NOT.

Just sharing.

 

 

 

 

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  • mp327
    mp327 Member Posts: 4,440 Member
    #2
    Gabby

    I cannot tolerate high-fiber foods either.  I try to eat lots of fruits and veggies, but must eat them cooked for the most part, due to a history of intestinal obstructions.  It is felt by my doctor(s) that I either have adhesions that have caused a narrowing of my small intestine or that my small intestine will occasionally become twisted or fold over upon itself, causing the blockage.  I truly feel this is because of the radiation.  I still have multiple BM's per day.  I wish I could say this was the only thing I was dealing with, but I have also been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease--cause undetermined, but I'm sure radiation did not help.  That disease adds a whole new set of issues to my food choices--too much protein is not good for my kidneys.  Apparently, radiation has done a real number on the lining of my intestines as well, causing me to suffer from malabsorption of nutrients and fats.  I also believe that radiation contributed to my osteoporosis, affecting my lower back, hips and pelvis.  Add to that my diagnosis of hydrocephalus way back in 1993 and you can see that I am basically a walking, breathing trainwreck.  But at least I'm still walking and breathing--and getting in a run on my treadmill a few times per week.  The bottom line for me, when it comes to diet, is that no matter what I eat, it's not going to be good for one or more of the above issues.  It seems the only thing that is good for me anymore is good old H20.  I even met with a dietician and I think she was overwhelmed when she heard my history.  It was a waste of her time and mine.

    I am really glad you are doing so well with just a minor issue or two.  I guess some of us just aren't that lucky.  Stay well!

    Martha

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