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Low Carb diet?
Hello. Has anyone else tried Dr. Atkins low-carb diet? I have loss 10 pounds in two weeks but I do not want to hurt my health more then it is already. I only have 10 more pounds to lose and I think I will feel better about myself. I also want to get back into my cloths which are very tight on me now. Since meat and eggs are ok for the IC diet I thought I would try it. My health comes first and so far I have not noticed anything abnormal. I would like to know if this diet has hurt anyone in anyway. Ziggy
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I did try this a while back, but I found the changes the diet made to my urine pH and composition caused my IC to become worse, so I discontinued the diet and revamped my weight loss strategy (recently lost 10 lbs on the new plan).
However, everyone responds differently to this diet, and if it's okay for you in that respect you could continue for a while
I guess I just don't like the idea of such high fat, high cholesterol foods in massive doses... and there have been reports that women who try this diet end up not sticking to it and gaining the weight back. But again, that doesn't apply to everyone, and you may not!
Good luck...
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*Diagnosed with severe IC in 2004
*Also diagnosed with PFD, fibromyalgia, chronic myofascial pain, IBS, migraines, allergies/asthma, dermatographism
*Kept trying a million different treatments for all these things until I found what works, and I am doing okay these days with the help of a cocktail of medications and the InterStim, which was first placed in 2007. [I have had 2 revisions - one in 2010 when my battery died and had to be replaced, and one complete replacement (lead and generator) in 2012 after a fall on my stairs caused my lead to move.]
*Current meds include Atarax (50mg at night), Lyrica (150mg twice a day), Xanax (0.5mg at night and as needed), Zanaflex (4mg at night), hydrocodone (10/325, every 6 hours as needed), Advair, Nasonex, Singulair (10mg at night), oral contraceptives, home instills containing Elmiron and Marcaine (as often as I need to do them).
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Well, the major problem I have with the diet is that it can caues protein to be built up in your urine. Some are acidic and some are basic (others are neutral). I just wouldn't want to play with fire and find out if that bothers me. The other thing is that it is very hard on the kidneys (the Atkin's diet). A lot of people say a diet, even an unhealthy one, is ok for a little while, but then it will become dangerous to continue. I'd also fear ketoacidosis (but that is hard core protein and practically zero carbs). Personally, I don't trust the diet. I think South Beach is more reasonable or the glycemic index diet (so that way you are getting some healthy grains).
Good luck though. I had a friend who did it when she was in the ROTC in school. She did that to lose 10-15 pounds every weigh in (she was happier to be slightly heavy and eat favorite foods). The thing she complained about the most was how often she had to urinate. She would wake up all night long to urinate because at first, you lose a ton of water weight on that diet.[SIZE="1"][B]Be well, Alyssa :hi:[/B]
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Our doctor told us the diet is okay if you stick with it 100% --- it you cheat, even occasionally, your cholesterol level will shoot up very quickly.
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I did the diet for a short time. I lost some weight, but switched back to a weight watchers like diet. Lots of fruit, veggie and whole wheat breads/pastas. I did flare up from all the ketones from atkins.
Erika
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I did South Beach which is also a low carb diet, but less restrictive and had very nice results with it.Kim
Diagnosed August 2001
Current IC meds: Elmiron (since 2001), Levaquin (one pill after intercourse to prevent UTIs), Effexor (for depression & anxiety)
Past IC meds: Amitriptyline (Elavil), Hydroxyzine (Vistaril), Detrol LA, Lexapro (for depression & anxiety, but also helped my IC) (They all helped, but I was able to discontinue them.)
I've been virtually symptom free and able to eat & drink whatever I'd like for about 8 years now.
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I tried it several years ago and it made me flare bit time.mom_in_maComment
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Hi, I haven't tried this but I am on Dr St Amand's low carb diet for fibromyalgia. I've found it difficult to combine low carb with the IC diet, & am eating an awful lot of oats, cheese and lettuce. I don't eat any of the commercial low carb foods, & can't take even the tiniest bit of malitol sweetener without a tummy upset.
However I am losing weight steadily, feel OK & my IC hasn't flared any more than usual on it. The best thing is that I'm not hungry & all the carb cravings caused by Elavil/Amitriptylene have gone. I guess my blood sugar level is now steady.
Good luck with your diet Zygala87!
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I swear it was the Atkins diet that brought on my IC!!! Too much acidity for my bladder. They tell you that you'll pee alot, so I just accepted it.....until the pain came. Meat is very high acid in your system. I'm completely off meat as well as following the IC diet (vegan now) and my IC has improved.
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Well, I HAVE given up meat and fish, and dairy .... pretty much. Never say never. Now I have those things rarely, instead of on a daily basis. I'm going to improvement, not perfection. It's all a choice. I do feel better with these changes. Oh, it helps to like beans, since we IC folks don't generally do too well with soy. Actually, with these dietary changes, I'm hoping to heal enough that I will eventually be able to tolerate soy.
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