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IBS - C Fodmap and Lactulose

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Bermuda
Bermuda

Has anyone tried Lactulose for constipation, and if so can it be used when you are following the fodmap diet?  The diet is meant to be low lactose so not sure its the right thing

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  • louise55264
    louise55264 Bermuda

    Posted

    My doc told me the other day that lactulose shouldn't be used for IBS. I didn't ask why as I had no intention of using it, but I would guess it's because of high sugar content. I use Fibrogel it is very good 
    • Bermuda
      Bermuda louise55264

      Posted

      Yes i have heard it causes more gas and pain in the beginning.  Its funny how different doctors advise completely opposite.  I was told to stay away from high fibre foods and things like fibrogel.  Am taking linseed (flax) but sometimes its not enough.
  • louise55264
    louise55264 Bermuda

    Posted

    I had the impression from what I have read that there are good and bad fibres (for IBS) and fibrogel is a good one. There is do much info out there it's confusing! 
  • Worrychick
    Worrychick Bermuda

    Posted

    No!!! Not if you are lactose intollerance! It made me so I'll x I  on fodmap for good intollerance x
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