Fodmap/constipation

[Squiggle4]

Is it possible/likely to be either fodmap sensitive or have ibs-c, or is it more likely to be a combination of both? If the latter, i assume following a low fodmap diet with fibre supplements/magnesium is the only solution? x

[sufffering]

fodmap is supposed to help with sensitivities not cause them so maybe it is the c thing.

[MaggieJemima]

FODMAP DOES NOT SUIT ALL SYTEMS

Olive oil before meals if not colpermin

Figs and prunes and concentrated orange juice for constipation

[Pat1]

Yes fodmap and high dose of magnesium citrate 600 to 800mg on empty stomach at night before bed with lots of water is the way to go. I have Ibs c for many years and the magnesium is the best natural supplement that works effectively for constipation.

[Squiggle4 in reply to Pat1]

I've had the magnesium citrate for 2 days and it worked very well - but on the third morning (today) i didn't have a bm even though i had the magnesium citrate last night - possible reasons? i didn't eat much during the day which i guess might make a difference? should i increase the dosage? thanks for all your help x

[Pat1 in reply to Squiggle4]

How much magnesium did you take? I sometimes take 1000mg or more. Also it is good to take on an empty stomach last thing at night with lots of water. I would up the dose.

[Squiggle4 in reply to Pat1]

i only took 200mg - had another 400 this morning and have had a BM since but still feeling bloated so will have a higher dose tonight - thanks

[Jules40]

Hi

I am on the low fodmap diet under nhs dietrician and some fodmap foods are high fibre which I limit as I have ibs d. Ask your gp for referral as you will need professional help with this diet

[janeeng]

I have ibs-c and have not tried fodmap diet. I'm on Paleo which has helped immensely. I found Listen to Your Gut website and bought Listen to Your Colon. Have started the program and already getting results. I switched to having the magnesium at the end of dinner instead of bedtime and I am tolerating it much better and having a better night sleep. Hope that helps.

[Squiggle4 in reply to janeeng]

Thanks - unfortunately it would be too restrictive for me to go Paleo (very difficult at school and with my mum cooking) but the magnesium seems to help as long as i have enough fibre. Only problem is that the fibre itself seems to cause pain and bloating - will this go away on its own once i get used to it?

[janeeng in reply to Squiggle4]

If your diet is high fibre through grains (e.g. wholewheat, barley etc) it will cause pain and bloating. High fibre should be through fruit and vegetables. If you can't remove grains because of your circumstances try reducing how much you have and increasing the amount of salad and veges you have. That might improve things for you. I have 2/3rds of my meal as low carb veges and 1/3 meat/protein and starchy veges.

[Squiggle4 in reply to janeeng]

Thanks I will give this a go - should be doable as I love fruit+veg