Low Fodmap Causing Issues
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Two weeks ago I began the low fodmap diet per my doctor's orders. I was on a modified diet before (avoiding trigger foods I found) but now I am on the full diet. I was diagnosed with mixed-type IBS.
Because I am cooking low fodmap foods, my boyfriend is eating them as well (only for dinner- he eats his own lunch at work). He generally has an iron stomach and has no history of IBS.
Since I started this diet, we have both been experiencing diarrhea. While this is better for me than the alternative, I would much rather have normal bowel movements. Is there a reason we would both have our stomach messed up?
As an example, dinner last night was a layered enchilada bake, using corn tortillas, lean ground beef cooked with garlic infused olive oil, low fodmap seasoning, salsa, and enchilada sauce, summer squash, and a small amount of cheese. I have been very careful not to cheat.
Thank you for any input!
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sam18386 ericka57759
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hi eeicka, it seems like you're going through the mill! the fodmap diet is really tough, i think your body is trying to adjust but is having a tough time doing so. you could speak to your dietician or doctor as to what this is doing and they may be able to alter it slightly so you can cope. i hope it goes a bit better going forward.
lareine ericka57759
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You should keep a food diary & look very careful in your diet for FODMAP triggers. Do you have the Monash app?
ericka57759 lareine
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Hi Lareine. I do have the Monash app and have been following it religiously. I just now got past the diarrhea phase thankfully.
lareine ericka57759
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Great news! By the way, I read about someone in a similar position who had to have antibiotics for an infection. Just in case it happens again.