Annonymous Survey Results: Visitors' comments on Community Snapshot

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In a previous post, visitors to this blog have written a few comments worthy of discussion in a new post. One of the questions raised based on the visitor's interpretation of the Summary Report is, "Am I correct in seeing that the majority of people reporting having no diagnosis of gastrointestinal conditions?"

In response to the first 40 questions, I have posted the chart created by Google Docs of the participants' entries. It's interesting to note that only 33% of the 40 participants said they don't have digestive issues, leaving 67% describing their diagnoses and/or symptoms. In addition, I have noted below comments to the survey question written by participants, “If not diagnosed with gut issues, do you experience gut issues symptoms? If so, please describe.”

IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS)	9	23%
INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE (IBD)	0	0%
CROHN'S DISEASE	0	0%
CARBOHYDRATE INTOLERANCE resulting in severe gas and bloating following carbohydrate meals i.e., constipation, diarrhea, etc.	1	3%
LACTOSE INTOLERANCE	4	10%
ULCERATED COLITIS Inflammation of the large intestine	1	3%
PEPTIC ULCERS including gastric ulcers or esophageal ulcers i.e., constipation, diarrhea, etc.	0	0%
GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE (GERD) OR OTHER GASTROESOPHAGEAL DISORDERS i.e., constipation, diarrhea, etc.	4	10%
NONE OF THE ABOVE	13	33%
OTHER	8	20%

COMMENTS WRITTEN BY RESPONDENTS ON GUT ISSUES
with references on TMAU Test Results:

1. (Negative for TMAU) Heartburn, lump in throat, swallowing to relieve constant drainage, gas, stomach aches.
2. (Primary TMAU) Had IBS previous to TMAU
3. (TMAU Test results changed with subsequent tests - initially borderline positive, 2nd test negative for TMAU) Lactose intolerance (seems to no longer be a problem since I started using probiotics)
4. (Primary TMAU) In my early teens I only emptied bowels maybe once or rarely twice a week. After TMAU kicked in badly as age of fifteen i self-diagnosed myself so to speak and drank lots of fiber drinks to flush myself out thinking that that might stop the odour but gave myself irritable bowel which made it worse. Withe th increased stress levels over the past decade I know have very acidic stomach which i am on daily antacid for - omezprazole which i regularly have to increase to reduce symptoms. for the last four years or so I have also has severe bloating as well as ridiculously constant gas although I think this is down to the non stop stress.
5. (Secondary TMAU) Stress related diarrahoea. Sometimes I feel I have very little control over my bowels; can be very gassy;definitely have strong heartburn, am not sure if I have reflux.
6. (Negative for TMAU possibly due to long-term low choline diet) Although I've been diagnosed with IBS, I believe it's more than that...I have a constipation everyday. I'm afraid of going to doctor to get in-depth analysis because of my body odor and anxiety of being close to people during waiting period.
7. (Primary TMAU) abdominal swelling and pain.
8. (Secondary TMAU) yeast infection.
9. (Secondary TMAU) After ingesting sugar, I develop diarrhea and bloating.
10. (Secondary TMAU) bloating, gas, nasaua. i have since cut out grains, beans, fish, soy, dairy, eggs and most foods high in choline. it has helped quite a bit with the gas and bloating but I still notice peoples reactions to my odor ....its not nearly as bad as it was. i also had a comprehensive stool sample done and had very few pancreatic enzymes in me as well as no good probiotic bacteria
11. (Not tested for TMAU) constipation, gas, bloating
12. (Not tested for TMAU) I have a small hiatal hernia, transient GERD and "slow" bowels.
    
13. (Negative for TMAU) I do not really present with any notable gut symptoms at all. some very brief and very very minor gas or bloating when i consume milk, i typically do not have a problem with other diary foods. when i consume milk my symptoms are on a scale of 1-10 about a 1 some times a 2.
14. (Negative for TMAU) No i do not experience any symptoms.
15. (Negative for TMAU)Occasionally runny stool from something I have eaten, but this is not something where I have to urgently have to go to the toilet. No stomach pain. Mucus in stool due perhaps to Candida die off. Had a gut fermentation test which showed high ethanol levels of 140 (normal is 22). No gut permeability problems as test came back normal. Indicans positive. Deficient in B2 (1.58). Normal Methionine levels
16. (Not tested for TMAU) constipation, diarrhea, or both on the same day, bloating, my tongue feels very sour, depending on what I eat, I feel a tingle on my tongue although I don't know if it is the right description for what I feel.
17. (Not tested for TMAU) Gassy, Bloating, Loud Stomach Noises And Gurgling

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