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I'm back!! ........again 🤣🤣🤣🤣

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Haven't posted on here in ages and thought it was time for an update....scroll on if you're easily bored, or, if you're eating 🤣🤣

So, my goodness, where to start......many of you already know about my running journey, asthma related health issues etc etc......but, a few months ago I began to realise I was exceedingly uncomfortable, like, all the time......I narrowed it somewhat to pain after eating, bloating, nausea, excess acid.....excess gas...😳😳....followed by aching limbs and joints.........and finally, this is what prompted a call to the unhelpful GP....blood in my poo........😱☹☹☹....

I had many tests.....I was in a lot of pain....I was convinced I was very ill, and depressed that I'd never run again...I didn't have any energy...but I made that doctor listen to me! And, all tests came back clear! Thank God.....but not helpful in discovering the cause of my, now intense, pain. Until......until.....gp says, "Have you heard of FODMAP".....nope says I, not a clue..."Look it up on the NHS website, says he.....you're having a massive IBS flare up.....follow a low FODMAP diet....see how you get on".....

Well......its been another journey, but I am now on a low FODMAP diet, all symptoms have disappeared, or are completely manageable.......and, I've just run my fastest 5K ever!!!!😃😃😃

So, I apologise for the rambling and TMI......but I thought there might be others on here, that just don't know.....and are suffering....the bonus is I've lost some weight as well......and, I can run, I can run.......🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

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Great to hear you have sorted the problems out and congratulations on the 5k 😁👍

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@cakerunner that's fantastic news! So so glad you have cleared this up AND... are running again. 5K!!! Take a moment to realise how amazing that is after how poorly you've felt 😊

I have mild IBS and I know many others with more severe symptoms. Digestive system problems like this are NOTORIOUSLY difficult to diagnose and fix, so I am SO pleased this has worked for you 👍🏼 Low FODMAP can be a bit tricky to get the hang of I believe, but it sounds like you've nailed it! Woohoo! Those trainers are going to get a pounding! 😃👍🏼👟👟

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sparky66Graduate

Wow that's so amazing you've found how to manage your symptoms 😊Must be such a relief in your life 🙏

Congratulations on your graduation run 👏👏👏

I will Google Fodmap 👍

I also didn't do to well running,. Until I switched to a plant based diet..

No stopping me now 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️💕

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KatnapGraduate

Wow! What a difference! Happy running!

🐱 Katnap 🐱

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SueAppleRunGraduate

Wow fastest 5k and low FODMAP diet obviously the way to go for you, I tried that for a while and it made a difference

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