These Cookies can HELP your GI Disease??

Who guessed it? Avoiding milk, eggs, nuts, soy wheat and fish can help Eosinophilic esophagitis!

[@aiden3627]

I’m impressed with how many times you managed to say that word in a row. Also as someone with many and ever worsening FODMAPs triggers I can appreciate finding a tasty treat for a strict diet.

[@logiebear17ify]

EoE person over here - never seen these so thank you!

[@murdoc296]

EoE = Enemy of enjoyment

[@trolololoolable]

Just be careful with the anchovies in those cookies

[@williambee8292]

EoE person here, I'm allergic to Eggs/Dairy/Pork/Poultry just to name a few. Enjoy Life's cookies were an absolute treat when I was a teen, I'm super sad they don't make them anymore. It is also interesting to hear about medicine to help with the limitations of EoE, it wasn't a thing I had heard of untill years after my diagnosis.

[@deannad9105]

Enjoy Life was the first thing I thought of too!❤ Their chocolate bars are great for people who have to avoid all those allergens

[@ImARealCat]

You juat wanted to show off you know how to accurately pronounce eosinophilic esophagitis 😂

[@cactustree505]

...and to say it fast so many times in a row🤣🤣🤣Quite the tongue twister🤪

[@ysklavos]

Greek here. easy-peasy: ηωσινοφιλική οισοφαγίτιδα 🙂

[@lossinsauce]

This video’s awesome! I’m actually currently in a research lab at my university studying EoE and not a ton of people are aware of food products once they are diagnosed. Love how you’re educating the public abt this rather niche disease Dr. Schmidt :)

[@DancingOceanMother]

Thank you for studying this! My 12 yo son has basically asymptomatic EOE and keeping him on the budesonide slurry is hard because he hates the taste and doesn't have any symptoms although if he takes a long break, his scope results are nasty. I hope one day it's easier for kiddos to deal with this issue!

[@mostlyghostey]

I have allergy flares whenever I get very, very, VERY stressed out. And generally the allergies that crop up are those food groups (plus citrus, and wheat). When I first had an allergy flare it was a time when foods like those cookies were not widely available so I ended up losing a lot of weight because I couldn’t eat much which led to more stress in my life. I am so happy these days that foods like these cookies are more readily available and can even be purchased in regular grocery stores.

[@soniccookie655]

Also great to share between people who have celiac and people who have nut allergies! I used to have a friend who was allergic to wheat, eggs, and milk. Some of the most common foods.

[@livelongandprospermary8796]

I'm lactose intolerant, gluten intolerant, soy intolerant, as well as I have issues with fiber (all sources) and some fruit allergies. I can relate

[@crimnymsin]

My child has EoG and EoE, so I may have to pick these up! Thanks :)

[@andrewg2033]

As an EoE patient I am incredibly grateful for dupilumab after almost a decade of being on various elimination diets.

[@504CreoleCrystal]

I work for a specialty pharmacy as a prior auth specialist on the Dupixent team and I’m glad it works for you!

[@juliakauffman3639]

I'm hopeful that someday my insurance will cover it for me, but they are fighting tooth and nail to not. I've been getting depressed and irritable since my elimination diet started and while my symptoms have lessened, I don't know if having this mood is worth missing out on every going out to eat again or enjoying food at a friend's house without having to make accommodation requests every time.

[@504CreoleCrystal]

@@juliakauffman3639have you asked your MD about the Dupixent My Way program? It’s like a bridge program that covers it while a prior auth is being worked and if the PA is denied, they cover it while an appeal is being worked. I know they have income limits though.

[@504CreoleCrystal]

@@juliakauffman3639 if it’s a complete plan exclusion, they usually cover it through the DMW program too.

[@stellahaitzmann]

Wow, that's incredibly interesting - thank you so much for educating us!!☺️

[@MandaRenegade]

Major props to Doc for continuing to use the whole name thru the explanation WITHOUT stumbling or abbreviating! Bravo, Doc!

[@farmschoolchicks1913]

They’re also delicious…

[@Doc_Schmidt]

Good to know!

[@ShinyRedStar-dn2yf]

My boyfriend and his little brother both have EOE. My boyfriend can’t have dairy or shellfish, his brother can’t have dairy or wheat. They are still just avoiding food, not medicating, but good explanation of how difficult EOE can be, it sucks

[@susanhawthorne9223]

I bet you were a BEAST at 'Say it 5 times, fast'

[@Ryan-hh4yv]

I have this! For me Omeprazole works!

[@toniasalways]

I wonder if eosinophilic esophagitis is becoming more common or just more commonly diagnosed. I had never heard of it until July 6, 2023. 364 days ago.

[@Doc_Schmidt]

I believe it’s a bit of both, but mostly the latter

[@nicktomeo2834]

It's both. Here's a summary from 2019, though Dellon would also tell you this is out of date. His group has new estimates of prevalence forthcoming. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6512851/

[@onepawatatime7925]

I have EoE! I was diagnosed on my 18th birthday, followed the trials for dupixent and four years to the date of diagnosis I was declared in remission because of dupixent. I love science!

[@spelldaddy5386]

These seven foods, along with fish and shellfish, make up the current list of "major allergens" as recognized by the FDA which are required to be labeled on all food packages. Trader Joe's is essentially marketing these cookies as free of all allergens

[@kylerford5522]

No…. No, I did not think of that. 😂

[@memyselfandi4109]

Really thought it was celiacs after seeing gluten free

[@MM-we9yl]

Two of my children had this, so I picked it straight away! ❤

[@relic46]

Son has this. His allergy tests only allowed pork & water. Additionally barrets esophagus. No LES pressure

[@Luna426]

Holy crud! My mom was diagnosed w this not long ago. Stunned to see it randomly here. Thanks doc! ❤

[@tianahoovik2931]

I've got EoE. I didn't know what it was until i was diagnosed and no one i talk to about it have ever heard of it. And yes, i had to practice to say the name correctly.

[@CraftHarlot]

Those are foods that commonly cause reactions. Many schools and colleges have menu items or entire lines without these items for students with food sensitivities.

[@tmellis8]

Very rarely, a gi fellow enters the trachea instead of the esophagus- but the best was when one asked “is this trachealization?” And both gi attending and I were like “no. That is trachea. Do not wash. And get out of there”

[@barbaragriffin869]

My new drinking game!

[@_rrwwcox]

Yay!!! Thanks for this!! My husband has EOE and celiac and i finally feel like he's being seen! ❤

[@brittanykaufman9394]

Say 'Eosinophilic Esophagitis' 5x fast 😅

[@Doc_Schmidt]

EOE is a quicker option 😁

[@erinnorwood6124]

I feel educated. Thank you.

[@frostrose8550]

Thanks for the recommendation lol. I have dairy, peanut, tree nut, egg, shellfish, sesame, and beef allergies, (plus I’m pretty sure a mild gluten intolerance that I’m just ignoring right now) and I love finding new foods to try!

[@ASJattar]

Ben. You are so beautiful. As in like, yes of course outwardly very handsome LOL but I mean, a beautiful soul. I have a pretty good gage on people, I am not cocky, quite the opposite, but that’s one thing I have confidence & pride about; being able to tell how people really are. You are the type of person who would almost never put his own greed or ego first. Always looking to help, even if you lose out in ways. Not the type of person to NEVER put himself first, (definitely important especially necessities), but I mean in non-vital situations such as extra income where many would be selfish, you’re the type to do what’s RIGHT (Whether that is putting you first or not). You prioritise educating & important messages first, even if it meant less engagement money or success than more superficial content etc. You are so hard working, obviously smart, very caring and also super calm & comforting. Like an actual pure amazing soul that’s so rare to find. Your partner, family, friends and fans, we are so lucky to have you. Nobody is perfect obviously, but you are a great person, like a top tier human being. 😊😊

[@LadyMossdown]

So glad that there are more options nowadays for people with GI problems/severe allergies. And I didnt even know that was a condition; thought it was Celiac's, maybe

[@nicolebowman7354]

As someone who is allergic to wheat and soy, I know it's hard! (I'm allergic to MSG... Which is in everything: wheat, soy, walnuts, grapes, mushrooms, peas, broccoli, tomatoes, potatoes, and everything that's genetically related.)

[@southeastbeast907]

I hate having this, but boy has it helped me get my nutrition cleaned up.

[@LQBify]

It’s also good for celiac’s seeing it’s gluten free.

[@mysteepulcine2510]

My husband's entire family has this condition. The food gets stuck below the airway, so breathing is usually ok. But a deeply stuck food can prevent you from even swallowing your own spit. We had a few ER visits before everyone got on meds.

[@evangephone-two7877]

What meds do they take? I have it but don't know what my treatment options are.

[@mysteepulcine2510]

​@@evangephone-two7877 Omeprazole. It works for all of them.

[@kd5tmu]

EoE gang, stay well!

[@zach397]

EOE!!! I knew Right away as it’s something i’m struggling with a lot right now ❤

[@user-vw1nw9xx3o]

I was diagnosed with eosinophilic esophagitis in May. The cause was a milk allergy which includes everything from chocolate to mashed potatoes. (Dairy seems to be in everything!)

[@mac-ju5ot]

My brother in law had throat cancer. Right into his stomache. If anyone is experiencing gets get a test..when they discovered this he unfortunately had only six months to lost my best childhood hero and friend .

[@alphabetsoup6681]

I got it! Well, I don’t have it but I knew the answer.

[@IsaRican810]

EoE gang rise up! After 2.5 years since my diagnosis I’ve been able to achieve 0 eosinophils on biopsy with meds and strict diet control. I’ve been able to wean off my meds maintaining the diet without recurrence of symptoms. Fingers crossed that my next endoscopy confirms remission on a histological level. All these “school safe” foods have been a life saver but it’s still a struggle trying to find things made without soybean oil.

[@joshw.2739]

I thought this was a gluten free thing and the video was gonna be on how that doesnt matter for people without celiac disease or something similar. very cool that its actually just a product that happens to cater very well to a specific disease.

[@rebeccacrockett8334]

EoE kid in our house. Those cookies are yummy

[@yovamccoy2806]

My nephew has something similar. He is allergic to rice and replaces it with barley.

[@Sodabull]

Yes I went and saw allergy and she offered dupixent but discussed that there is “no end date” and you would just be on it indefinitely… when I have trigger foods I feel my throat get “gunky” with a lot of throat clearing

[@WigglyTuffStuff]

This seems similar to the things you avoid on the Autoimmune Protocol, and for people who just generally have an overactive allergic reaction to things. I have to eat foods like this just to avoid having the loudest gut in the city 😅

[@LoveValentineXO]

"Have you guessed it yet?" "Uuhhh... Celiac?" "Its called Eosinophilic esophagitis." "Oh, uh, yeah, totally... That... That was next on my list..."

[@sccello]

My nephew has eosinophilic reactions in his intestines! The real sticking points ended up being bananas and pea protein, he got really lucky. No trouble swallowing, but loooots of tummy aches and bad poop times instead.

[@djroguefireify]

Listening to this gave me a tongue cramp.

[@lunarwav]

i wonder how many takes this took

[@wholeNwon]

My guess is 2. What do you think?

[@chloewatson8759]

I have EoE and celiac. Those cookies are good!

[@seajelly2421]

Those are just common allergens - i don't think it's specific to EE. FYI there are lots of snacks, prepackaged foods, and supplements that carry the same/similar labelling. I have MCAS and I'm vegan and I have celiac family members. So I really appreciate clear labeling re food allergens and ingredients!

[@MaryannT]

I hope they won't be discontinued anytime soon then 😅

[@harleyfleming1204]

Wow i was just diagnosed with this last year and this is the first time ive ever seen anyone talk about it, amazing, thanks doc.

[@jawil9957]

Omfg I’ve never seen anyone talk about this before! I’ve had EOE since I was a baby and it was so bad doctors were sure I was a goner and now I’m 23 😎

[@wickedsamurai3323]

There’s loads of fish in there, don’t assume

[@Doc_Schmidt]

😱

[@offthewall9988]

methinks you like saying it. me drunk af now

[@akaforey]

😮 I just got diagnosed with EOE

[@bellsy4622]

That was a toungue twister of short

[@v-zr9cz]

tentatively diagnosed with EOE, didnt bother pursuing because i had no idea there was medicine??? sounds expensive though

[@BrandonZickefoose2014]

You’re trolling with how many times you say that.

[@deanna4760]

It took me a year to learn how to say it. Now spelling it..nope!

[@TheVivi13]

Or is proud that he can repeatably say it haha

[@user-uw1qx5ts9w]

Say this 3 times in a row 😂

[@lisaabroad1192]

My son has EoE. Pretty much all foods trigger him so we've had to go the medication route. He's currently on swallowed steroids and a PPI and doing well.

[@CheekieCharlie]

My mouth feels funny when i eat cookies or poptarts or doughnuts...still not sure what it is in it, wonder if i started baking allergy friendly foods if i would figure out what it is

[@gormster]

Surprise! The snickerdoodles are 65% cod.

[@katfoster845]

I just thought coeliac disease. They would be perfectly fine for someone with coeliac, so I'm not wrong.

[@pen6666]

Ok... Who's proud of himself for having learned a new pronunciation?!? 😂🤣😂🤣

[@evangephone-two7877]

Can you give more info on the EoE diet and other treatment options? I have it, it's a burden because it's difficult for me to eat, I choke constantly. But 15 years ago when I was diagnosed the only treatment suggestion was to be treated for GERD, which I very much feel I don't have. I'm wondering if there are new drugs that I should look up and suggest we try to my family doc.

[@ocelot420_69]

More fun foods need to be hypoallergenic and dairy free so people don't have to worry about snacking.

[@CheesyLizzy]

I can't find them online. Can someone link a store page or two?

[@rebeccacrockett8334]

Trader joe has a lot of good stuff. But trad those labels closely. They do rotate products around some

[@PaigeBook]

It would be funny if those cookies were strictly made of fish.

[@CrankyOtter]

Is that why rice makes me choke halfway down my esophagus? Even more allergies? (I’ve had allergic reactions to allergic reactions so it wouldn’t surprise me.)

[@leonerose1715]

QUESTION: HELP, not asking for diagnosis or treatment modalities. Neighbor's AP called, her amylase and lipase have dropped 3 points below the lowest normal. who does she follow recommendations from. She's baffled and I don't know how to advise. AP calls lipase & amylase are low - you need enzyme therapy. Ok she called her oncologist and gastroenterolgist. Oncologist wants scans done & extensive blood work. Several results abnormal results, including her lipase & amylase count, 3 points lower. As AP's results. Most of the pertinent progression. She's lost 35 pounds, last 4 months & acute pain/nausea/vomiting after every meal. So she's eating once aday, as she hates what happens 70% of the time. Her gastroenterolgist did a scope and says everything is inflamed and took biopsies - back in 2 weeks, they'll call. Enzymes if you want. AP & oncologist says take them every time something goes in her mouth. Are the enzymes necessary? Any information would be appreciated, thanks. 😮

[@grunge92]

Say that five times fast

[@moodmusic4life]

How would you go about getting tested for this? I always thought i was lactose but if i have any dairy the mucus in my throat gets so bad i have to vomit to expel the dairy from my stomach

[@Nonamae23]

Is there a link between EOE and mast cell?

[@juliakauffman3639]

Im guessing EoE before i finish the video, I have this condition and am currently doing an elimination diet taking out the ingredients missing in these cookies (except sesame)! edit:was right!

[@504CreoleCrystal]

Orrrrrr a rx for Dupixent

[@michaelfoye1135]

Is that condition related to acalasia?

[@shibdassarkar9357]

Sir do you earn 1 million dollars a year as a gi doctor? Plz reply. Thanks a lot.

[@joannaquanttumphysics]

Can dogs have that disease?

[@ChrisWar666]

"presumably fish".... Mate .... Big sign says vegan just underneath it 😂

[@Lilian040210]

It says vegan so yes, fish free😂 Bet they cost like they're made out of gold tho

[@ruthcole909]

Hi.

[@user-il1nx9bl9z]

You’re wearing scrubs off shift Wtf bro

[@RandomPickles]

we all know you only made this video to say that word over and over again. Now onto the real issues...where are the cookies for people with Crohns? HELP. LIFE SUCKS WITHOUT FOOD

[@Moralatheist101]

Carnivore diet. Just eat meat.

[@Eatemup421]

Or go vegan

[@cierrarachael9949]

I would bet that the two people in the world who suffer from this disease are already aware of these cookies. 🤣 Jk I love your videos and I wish you were my doctor.

[@toniasalways]

Nope, didn't know about these cookies. Unfortunately both sources in Iowa are over 100 miles from me.