Diet advice for gastritis, ibs and fissure
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Dear all,
Sorry if this is posted in the wrong place,
I've been waiting for a dietetic referral since October and really need some advice. I'm a recovered anorexic but have lost weight due to a bad bout of gastritis. I've now developed what is apparently ibs and I have recurrent anal fissures that have been painful since September.
I need to gain some weight.
I need to not irritate my stomach
I need to not irritate my bowels
I need to not have hard stools (already taking softeners daily...)
I've already cut out coffee, citrus and alcohol.
I'm vegetarian and lactose intolerant, and I do not know which other foods trigger the ibs. I know there aren't professional dieticians here but it's probably going to be another month or two before I see someone. I'm fed up with feeling so damned tired all the time.
Any ideas are very welcome
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search45 sparklypickle
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sparklypickle search45
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I have tablets rather than sachets but maybe I'll try the sachets. Sorry that your ed has messed up your digestive tract I was already weight restored and symptom and behaviour-free before all my drama started, triggered by a stomach infection
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limeleaf sparklypickle
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Do some reading too on FODMAP - FODMAP is an acronym referring to Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols. These are complex names for a collection of molecules found in food, that can be poorly absorbed by some people. Lots of FODMAP diets online. My trigger foods are chocolate, onions and any foods which contain the sugar alcohol mannitol - sweet potatoes, celery and watermelon are particularly bad for me but you'll see that some of those are on theĀ "good" list. I'm also a vegetarian and it can be hard to find a balanced diet that works - to get enough protein. Nuts are a definite no as these really do irritate my colon but I can tolerate beans which are on the "bad" list. It will be a case of trial and error to see what works for you. Definitely keep a food diary to track how you feel from day to day.
sparklypickle limeleaf
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I'll start a good diary then so I have lots of info to give the dietician when I finally see one.
limeleaf sparklypickle
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sparklypickle limeleaf
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I'll give eggs more of a chance. There's something slightly icky about eating them unless they are in say, a chocolate cake, but I'll try harder.
Please don't tell me I shouldn't eat chocolate. I'll just cry. After having to give up two great loves, red wine and coffee, a life without chocolate woukd be tragic.
limeleaf sparklypickle
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ellacraig sparklypickle
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recently that grains, ALL GRAINS have been tainted by gmo's . And gmo'S are treated with roundup.... Hope I'm wrong but it reinforced buying organic bread based products and hope they aren't affected too
sparklypickle ellacraig
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I don't know if grains are a problem. I guess I could try cutting them out but what do you replace them with?
As for GMOs, as a scientist, I'm afraid I don't belive in the the scaremongering about how bad they are. Genetic modification of the genes that are selected (usually those that pertain to greater Hardiness against poor weather, insects or fungus) are highly unlikely to affect the composition of edible grains in a way that's detrimental to human health. No reputable study has shown a connection.if I had to choose between GMO grains and those grown with a ton of pesticides, I'd go with GMO every time.
ellacraig sparklypickle
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you know I had normal bread yesterday and today is ESP painful in my gut before/during/after bowel movements, makes me wonder if it causes inflammation if you are already in a tender state such as ourselves..
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A lot of people think they are gluten intolerant, but a recent blind study showed that people had the same symptoms when they thought there were eating gluten but weren't. It's food for thought!
limeleaf sparklypickle
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Item on the BBC website today about the gluten free debate suggesting that gluten free products are less nutritious and have added fat and sugar.
sparklypickle limeleaf
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