Trigger foods not causing IBS symptoms?
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Hey everyone,
I've heard that IBS is caused by trigger foods and that the IBS symptoms can be reduced by finding out what triggers the symptoms and avoiding it. I always have to rush to the bathroom several times a day without fail. I've tried the low-FODMAPS diet for 2 months a few months ago, but I didn't notice any difference. I ate the foods that were allowed on the FODMAP and no matter what I ate or drank, I still had the same symptoms. They weren't reduced and I didn't feel any different. So I'm not sure which food triggers my symptoms or if it happens with anything I eat/drink. Could it be possible that IBS can also be tiggered by any type of food or drink and not necessarly a specific type? How can anyone live a normal life being afraid of eating, drinking, or doing anything? Has anyone else had a similar issue? I noticed the symptoms get a lot worse with stress, worry, or being nervous which I have heard are common with other IBSers.
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stephaney28634 tigerbolt
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tigerbolt stephaney28634
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toni_10 tigerbolt
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Keep fighting the battle, dont give up there is answers out there.
leeniepie tigerbolt
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Keep a food diary and it may help identify patterns.
Yes stress is a big factor in IBS so if you were stressed when you did the fodmap diet you may not have seen such a good result.
Also do you follow the general IBS guidelines of avoiding fried, fatty,spicy food, caffeine and alcohol?
p3t3r leeniepie
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leeniepie p3t3r
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p3t3r leeniepie
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Diet and nutrition should be assessed for people with IBS and the following general advice given.
Have regular meals and take time to eat.
Avoid missing meals or leaving long gaps between eating.
Drink at least 8 cups of fluid per day, especially water or other non‑caffeinated drinks, for example herbal teas.
Restrict tea and coffee to 3 cups per day.
Reduce intake of alcohol and fizzy drinks.
It may be helpful to limit intake of high‑fibre food (such as wholemeal or high‑fibre flour and breads, cereals high in bran, and whole grains such as brown rice).
Reduce intake of 'resistant starch' (starch that resists digestion in the small intestine and reaches the colon intact), which is often found in processed or re‑cooked foods.
Limit fresh fruit to 3 portions per day (a portion should be approximately 80 g).
People with diarrhoea should avoid sorbitol, an artificial sweetener found in sugar‑free sweets (including chewing gum) and drinks, and in some diabetic and slimming products.
People with wind and bloating may find it helpful to eat oats (such as oat‑based breakfast cereal or porridge) and linseeds (up to 1 tablespoon per day).
I can't see mention of fried, fatty or spicy foods there either. Who is actually giving this advice? IBS is a problem in the colon (the clue is in the name); gastric irritants affect the stomach (the clue is in the name). People who suffer from IBS may also have problems with such foods, but none of the expert sites I've visited say they are a cause of IBS.
leeniepie p3t3r
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The nice guidelines do say limit caffeine and alcohol as I said. I also never said these food a were fodmap. I know they are not (with the exception of some alcohols).
There is no need to make this an argument, I was just trying to help someone.
p3t3r leeniepie
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Of course individuals may find any or all of thise things upset them; equally they may find that lettuce and cucumber sets them off. My point is that none of the expert advice I've found has suggested staying away from them as a matter of course. If you know of one, then please point us to it.
stephaney28634 tigerbolt
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