I am going in for my 5th op a week today (about bloody time too!), and have been researching about lifestyle changes (for after my op) to help improve your endo.
Do changes in your diet really work??? I am already on quite a strict diet and wondered if anyone had actually changed their diet and whether it really worked? If it did work, what changes did you make???
Thank you xxx
Yep, after my lap and diagnosis of endo, I changed my diet and believed it helped with the healing and reduction of symptoms. There was nothing fancy, I just cut out all the crap. No soft drinks, no junk food, no takeaway foods. For awhile my diet was fairly bland, just plain meat and veggies. After the op, I found I was really sensitive to alot of spices and sauces and heavy foods, etc. I was gradually able to add those back in though. Oh, and I increased my water intake heaps which really helped too. There is a great book by Dr Susan Evans called "Endometriosis & Other Pelvic Pain" and I found it to be fantastic with the advice she gives on understanding endo and managing the pain and symptoms. Good luck and I hope your next op goes smoothly xox
Thanks Eluned :-)
You read so much stuff that you are not sure what works and what doesn't, so its good to hear from those who have changed their diet to see if it really works.
It certainly worked for me. My Naturopath put me on a strictly alkaline, dairy-free & wheat-free diet. I also avoided all refined 'white' grains (white bread, white rice, white pasta etc) and ate wholegrain varieties - spelt, rye and oats were the grains I used to replace the wheat. I consumed rice and oat milk in place of cows milk.
I increased my intake of alkaline foods such as green vegetables and decreased my intake of acidic foods such as red meat, in order to restore optimum Ph levels.
I cut out alcohol, as well as all processed, junky, sugary foods - biscuits, cake etc. This, in conjunction with probiotic ('friendly' bacteria) supplementation, herbs and homeopathic remedies had my periods and symptoms subside altogether within about 3 months.
I now follow the diet loosely - allowing for the occasional treat here and there, and my condition has not returned. If I do feel painful periods return or any other symptom, I immediately purchase a probiotic supplement and begin eating strictly alkaline again. I test my ph levels every few months to make sure I am on track. Endo and PCOS cannot manifest and thrive so long as the body remains in an alkaline state.
Hi Jellybean. Thank you for the information.
I am already a strict vergetarian - I don't eat eggs, have very little dairy etc - as well as the normal.
I am concerned that if I cut out all dairy (well, the little bit I sometimes have!) AND wheat, then my diet will be even more difficult. I live in Perth ( ) and I find it difficult to find vegan options...any suggestions?
Also, how do you test your ph levels? And is there a book or anywhere else I can get further information from?
Thank you again
Diet & Endo does it REALLY work???
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) and I find it difficult to find vegan options...any suggestions?
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