IBS and FODMAP diet

[Semibreve40]

First joined this site when my husband Peter was diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis. Sadly he passed away last December - with heart failure.

I am now writing myself as I have IBS and am currently on FODMAP diet. After suffering lots of diarrheoa I was put on Low Fibre diet - this cured the diarrheoa but am now suffering from constipation. Only started FODMAP this week so it is early days. I am unable to drink orange juice or similar due to another problem. I was on Normacol but got side effects from it. Any suggestions greatfully received.

[Kristicats]

There is an IBS community if you search under communities that would be more appropriate to help you better I think.

[barbs47]

Hi I also suffer with IBS (I have emphysema too). I have suffered with IBS since I was 11 years old. I am now 71. My doctor introduced me to the FODMAP diet several years ago and I have to say it has made so much difference to my life. Try to stick with it as it is worth it. Barbs x

[Semibreve40 in reply to barbs47]

Thanks for that encouragement. I will do my best with it.

[LizzieWizz]

Hello. I have IBS (2 years now). It took me about 10 months to get to diagnosis by which time I was extremely frustrated and at my wits end as it was a nightmare to leave the house (my diarrhoea was roughly 6 times a day and very painful). I tried FODMAPS but unfortunately it didn't work for me. What did work however, was a food intolerance test. I used one called York Test. I was very sceptical as there were very mixed reviews but it turned out to be great for me (and to be honest I was so desperate by that point I would have tried anything). I paid, did the test and about 2-3 weeks later I had my results. I then avoided those foods, and it took a little while, about 6/8 weeks, but now I don't have symptoms at all unless I eat one of my "banned" foods (and then my reaction happens very quickly - approx. 30-40 mins after eating). Not ideal for everyone but definitely saved me. All the consultant suggested was a tablet that even he said he didn't think would work! So really I didn't have any choice. I wish you luck with your journey and I hope you manage to get to a point where you can maintain it at a level acceptable to you.

[deni-123red_]

Try a supplement called Iberogast. It’s excellent for IBS. My daughter is a dr in Australia. She tells me quite a few of her patients take it. You have to buy it. Amazon sell it I believe.

[Semibreve40 in reply to deni-123red_]

Thanks for that.