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Starting SCD Experiences

Calling in the SCD

Hey Hey Hey! What is going on all my UC friends? How is everybody doing? Well it has been about 2 months since my last update for you guys. Forgive my absence but I have been living without internet or cell service for the past month and a half. It’s actually been kind of nice, reminds me of how we used to survive “back in… Read More »Calling in the SCD

Urgent Question Regarding the SCD Intro Diet – My Diarrhea Is Not Subsiding!

Introduction: I am 20 years old and a college student in the United States. My family has always eaten very healthy foods, increasing in “healthiness” over time actually. Since my boyfriend lives with me and was recently diagnosed as diabetic about a year ago, I stopped eating high glycemic foods (potatoes, sugar of any kind, wheat, etc.). Anyway, about 2 months ago I started getting… Read More »Urgent Question Regarding the SCD Intro Diet – My Diarrhea Is Not Subsiding!

One year on SCD — still going strong

Introduction: I am a 24 year old graduate student. I spend my days working on my Ph.D thesis, watching tv with my lovely fiancee, and preparing SCD-legal food. Some more about me: I don’t really have any hobbies. I don’t have spare time as I spend my days doing physics research and buying and cooking and eating SCD legal food. Symptoms: Tenesmus 2-3 BMs/day, mostly… Read More »One year on SCD — still going strong

Recipes to the Rescue for the Carbo-Holics Now on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet!

Introduction: I was diagnosed in September 2012. I got on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet in January and it has really helped me. I am not in remission yet, but feel much better. Some more about me: I am a full time (super demanding job) working mother of two boys under the age of 4. Current Symptoms: A bit of blood with stools, but for the… Read More »Recipes to the Rescue for the Carbo-Holics Now on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet!