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Spasms in gut

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marion31442
marion31442

I am wheat, dairy and fructose intolerant and have been on the Fodmap diet for over a year now.  In January I had a stomach bug lasting 24 hours followed by my gut going into a spasm two hours after a meal.  Last week I experienced cramping pains for two days and now experiencing the same spasm in my gut. I see a gastroenterologist and a dietician at my local hospital.  I am taking Ensure Plus milk drink to help me gain weight.

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  • leeniepie
    leeniepie marion31442

    Posted

    You said you're intolerant to dairy yet ensure is made of milk?

  • Guest
    Guest marion31442

    Posted

    Not sure if Ensure includes milk powder as we don't get it here in the UK.  But we can get drinks like Ensure, in powder form.  I make mine up with unsweetened almond milk, or light soya milk.  As you are dairy intolerant, switching milks might help.

    • marion31442
      marion31442 Guest

      Posted

      Ensure plus drinks are gluten and lactose free, I have been prescribed these by my dietitian. I am wheat, lactose and fructose intolerant and have been for over 15 years and am following a Fodmap diet.

       

    • Guest
      Guest marion31442

      Posted

      Sorry - Perhaps it's time to ask one of your health care specialists as you seem to follow a very healthy diet. I am gluten intolerant and follow a GF, very low fat and low dairy diet - hence my use of of dairy substitutes.  It could just be an old fashioned tummy bug rumbling on.  When I had gastroenteritis it was a good week before I could keep food down, and about a month before I felt normal again.  Best wishes

  • marion31442
    marion31442

    Posted

    Yes these spasms have been on and off since I was sick once 5 weeks ago.  My gut is very sensitive to everything, even medication. Thanks
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