Sudden onset IBS. Is it linked to covid?

a reply to: angelchemuel
Do you have any links about vagus nerve 'misfire'?

a reply to: Itisnowagain
Oh blimmey! That's a whole new thread of itself!
It's Christmas, I'm having a break
Rainbows
Jane

a reply to: angelchemuel

Oh blimmey! That's a whole new thread of itself!

No....... I just want a link......not a thread or even any thoughts.....
Just a link.

a reply to: Itisnowagain
Understanding the Vagus Nerve

a reply to: angelchemuel
Thanks.

However, there was no mention of 'misfire' of vagus nerve, in the link.

a reply to: Itisnowagain
Sorry? My use of 'misfire' is because I look upon the Nervous System as our electric circuit.
In the link I gave you, it gives you plenty of pathological reasons why the nervous system 'misfires'.
If you can't understand that. I can't help you, sorry.

a reply to: angelchemuel

The nerve gets its name from the Latin word for wandering, according to Merriam-Webster, which is appropriate, as the vagus nerve is the largest and most widely branching cranial nerve.
By wandering and branching throughout the body, the vagus nerve provides the primary control for the nervous system's parasympathetic division: the rest-and-digest counterpoint to the sympathetic nervous system's fight-or-flight response. When the body is not under stress, the vagus nerve sends commands that slow heart and breathing rates and increase digestion. In times of stress, control shifts to the sympathetic system, which produces the opposite effect.

From the link.

But you say:

It is known as the wandering nerve because, in layman's terms, when it 'miss-fires' it will send or not send signals to the afore mentioned organs of the body.

a reply to: Itisnowagain
Exactly, my version is just shorter.
But if you understand the part you quoted, from the link I provided, aka 'science speak', then that's good!
Means we are on the same page of the book

a reply to: angelchemuel

You said:
"It is known as the wandering nerve because, in layman's terms, when it 'miss-fires' it will send or not send signals to the afore mentioned organs of the body."

But it's not called the 'wandering nerve' because it misfires.

It's called the 'wandering nerve' because.....'vagus' means 'wanderer' and it's appropriate because the nerve wanders throughout the body.

The Vagus nerve is the longest cranial nerve and is so named for the Latin word “wanderer”. The Vagus nerve wanders like a vagabond, sending out nerve fibers from the brain, down the neck, and then passes around the digestive system, liver, spleen, pancreas, heart, and lungs.

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a reply to: DontTreadOnMe

Gluten, dairy, and beans seem to be the most problematic for me so far. I seem to be able to eat most meats and vegetables without any issues. I thought oatmeal was a problem for me. but have been fine with it since switching to gluten-free. While oatmeal is gluten-free on its own, it is often contaminated with other grains. I've been eating a lot of popcorn and seem to do fine with it. I've also experienced mild rashes since this started.

a reply to: Skyman65

I did start a course of antibiotic today for a skin rash but had not previously taken any since having my gallbladder removed.

I've had CT's and ultrasounds already. My organs look fine, except for a little bit of fatty liver.

Fat and greasy foods do not seem to cause me any issues at all. It is gluten, lactose, and beans that are giving me the most problems. Some vegetables also cause my bowels to act up.

a reply to: emp89

For as much as I'd like to indulge in cannabis, I am not currently allowed to do so.

a reply to: AaarghZombies

Many doctors, including my own primary, try to address health concerns with a change in diet whenever possible before resorting to drugs.

a reply to: Infinitis

I did have my tetanus shot less than two years ago. I will add it to the list of things to rule out.

a reply to: Onlyyouknow

I love hot peppers and fortunately they do not seem to be causing any issues for me.

a reply to: angelchemuel

HIV and sars2 do have some similarities, Furin cleavage and increased synthesis of proinflammatory cytokines are the two that stand out in my memory. Sars2 has also been found to have neurological effects.

a reply to: Flavian

Microplastics is where I am headed next if I rule out covid. I would love to read any links you may have on the subject.

I thought someone had mentioned multi-chemical sensitivity in this thread, but do not see it. Maybe it was in another thread. I forgot to address it yesterday and am interested in the subject. My mother has it and she is adamant that it was caused by the botched flu vaccines in the 70s. She was a dentist, so I give some credence that her beliefs at least come from a place of education.

a reply to: tamusan

Yeah, I am not sure about oatmeal yet.
I also seem to have issues if I eat a meal with too much sugar. Doesn't happen all the time, so good thing I don't eat much sugar.

I think once your microbiome is off, it takes a LOT to get it back where it needs to be.
And mainstream medicine is not good at dealing with this, IMVHO.

May I ask where your rash is? I get a bit of a rash on my forearms, and it is food related.

a reply to: DontTreadOnMe

Oats do naturally contain a protein similar to gluten that is called avenin. I agree that the microbiome plays a big role in overall health. I'm lucky to have found a primary doctor who pushes nutrition over pills.

My rash is primarily on my back and forehead, although it can appear just about anywhere. My forehead had cleared up, but my baked beans incident has it flaring up again.

I just read a new article about gluten and IBS this morning. I made a separate thread about it. I hope that was okay.