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colleen78674
colleen78674

I've been on a LO Fodmap diet for about 3 weeks. I've lost 5lbs,bloating has gone away,regular BM's daily, more energy! I'm also taking a probiotic & digestive enzymes.

Today I'm feeling down my stomach is bloated today. I'm back looking like I'm 6mos along(pregnancy).

Does anyone have any suggestions on what it could be?

Thanks Colleen

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  • ruth89790
    ruth89790 colleen78674

    Posted

    Hi Colleen, I have no idea what it could be I'm sorry... all I was thinking was that I always feel 6 months pregnant! I've been looking into Fodmaps, there's so much to learn. Do you have a certain website that you go to with all the info?

    Thanks, hope you're feeling better soon

  • IBSDiabetic
    IBSDiabetic colleen78674

    Posted

    Hi Collen,

    Probiotics are NOT miracle cures. There are litterally billions of unique individual enzymes, and only several hundred could be included in the particular enzyme formula you're taking. So, in other words, just because you're taking a probiotic, doesn't mean you're immune to digestive issues. Personally, I would not take probiotics (unless your doctor would like you to). Why? First, they are man made and are not good for long-term use; and second, they're too damn expensive! The average person can't afford the "good probiotic." So, at the end of the day, probiotics are not absolute.

  • pippa58442
    pippa58442 colleen78674

    Posted

    If you have IBS, this may be why Fodmap is helping you.  IBS can come and go so perhaps you are having an IBS flare up.  You need to take probiotics for months before any possible benefits appear and you have to make sure you are taking a good quality one.  I presume, your doctor hss already officially disgnosed you with IBS since you hsve been on Fodmap.  

    If you have not seen a doctor, you should visit one to investigate your symptoms.

  • MarieAzzi84
    MarieAzzi84 colleen78674

    Posted

    I have the same problem as u hun in the morning I feel great as the day goes on i get bigger and bigger
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