Calluna
What kind of liquid diet did you follow? Soups and juices? I am struggling lately from a bout of IBS and am trying to come off Immodium and other meds but struggle when I introduce any solid foods...maybe I need to go more liquid?
Improvement whilst on liquid diet
Re: Improvement whilst on liquid diet
PNE started 2003 following Vaginal Hysterectomy, pelvic floor repair and right oophorectomy; eventually after many tests had BilateralTG surgery Nantes 2004; following this tried many other treatments including 7 day epidural, ketamin infusions to no avail; Trialed and was implanted with a Neurostimulator in 2007- Dr Van Buyten Belgium, this has enabled me to manage my pain much better.
Re: Improvement whilst on liquid diet
Well, basically I just lost my appetite completely and I had no choice about it, the very thought of anything resembling food was enough to make me feel nauseated. I was having weak black tea with no milk, plus water. I couldn't face fruit juice. Some days I was able to cope with a cup of soup, or a little cup of jelly - I think you call it jello? - which was the closest I came to solid food for about a week. Some days a little portion of probiotic yogurt.
I don't recommend it. I am still struggling to eat at the moment, the appetite comes and goes as does the fever and pain.
I do hope your IBS improves.
I don't recommend it. I am still struggling to eat at the moment, the appetite comes and goes as does the fever and pain.
I do hope your IBS improves.
Re: Improvement whilst on liquid diet
I thought I would wait 6 mo. before I said how I was doing. Is everybody OK with that?
Ray
Ray
Re: Improvement whilst on liquid diet
Smart move, Ray. 
PNE since 2002. Started from weightlifting. PNE surgery from Dr. Bautrant, Oct 2004. Pain now is usually a 0 and I can sit for hours on certain chairs. No longer take medication for PNE. Can work full time and do "The Firm" exercise program. 99% cured from PGAD. PNE surgery was right for me but it might not be for you. Do your research.
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WOW. How did you DO that! The longest I've fasted is one day! Did you have any calories????? Oh my, the only person I know to have fasted that long is Jesus who fasted for 40 days! Are you a saint or what? lolI did a 19 day water fast to see if things would get better. It did not short term or long term. Coming off the fast was a struggle concerning BM.
-straddle fall age 4-7 w/bleeding labia, tampons hurt in teens, papsmere started annoying pelvic 'tingling' & pne in 02
-obturator surgery w/ Filler in 05 (useless, created sciatic & plantar fascitis pain)
-TIR surgery w/ Bautrant in 08 and vestibulectomy in 08 in France (vest. removed pain w/intercourse, pain w/sitting increased post surgery)
-chronic fatigue & food allergies/migraines (gluten, milk) from pain meds in 08
-want a life back. I'm 34 w/8+ years of pain
-obturator surgery w/ Filler in 05 (useless, created sciatic & plantar fascitis pain)
-TIR surgery w/ Bautrant in 08 and vestibulectomy in 08 in France (vest. removed pain w/intercourse, pain w/sitting increased post surgery)
-chronic fatigue & food allergies/migraines (gluten, milk) from pain meds in 08
-want a life back. I'm 34 w/8+ years of pain
Re: Improvement whilst on liquid diet
Just filtered water.
Re: Improvement whilst on liquid diet
Thanks for asking Calluna yes my IBS is easing now after some gentle food and plenty of fluids mainly water.
i notice that if I drink lots of water and soup for lunch the digestion system is much more tolerant....the only problem is that Im still hungry!!!
i notice that if I drink lots of water and soup for lunch the digestion system is much more tolerant....the only problem is that Im still hungry!!!
PNE started 2003 following Vaginal Hysterectomy, pelvic floor repair and right oophorectomy; eventually after many tests had BilateralTG surgery Nantes 2004; following this tried many other treatments including 7 day epidural, ketamin infusions to no avail; Trialed and was implanted with a Neurostimulator in 2007- Dr Van Buyten Belgium, this has enabled me to manage my pain much better.
Re: Improvement whilst on liquid diet
You sound just like me! When I have diarrhea for whatever reason, I have no PN pain. I have always assumed it's because having an empty intestine takes some pressure off my damaged pudendal nerve. Just my theory...pianogal wrote:I believe you. I've been tempted to try all liquids cause I remember when I had diarrhea and had all liquids one day what a pain decrease. I definitely feel an increase in pain with constipation, so why not a decrease in pain if the bowels are practically empty.
Maybe if we all went on all liquid diets we could cure ourselves???? Prob not, but wishful thinking.
Another oddity I've noticed is that my pain lessens when I have a really full stomach. Seems contradictory to my empty bowel theory, but it is what it is...