IBS

[jbaynham]

Have had IBS for more years than I can remember, take Audmonal , but have been doing Slimmers world diet , have lost 2 stone but flatulence is a big problem , I eat a lot of fruit and vegs, I know that's the problem but how do I lose weight and not eat fruit and veg?? still getting constipation and take movicol for that, Audmonal keeps the cramps away and I ,touch wood, don't have diahrea any more, but what can I do about the flatulence??

[Hidden]

Hi there

Wheat can be a problem but I also used to eat a lot of fruit and veg and cannot anymore but what I do is up the amount of the veg I can eat i.e. cooked carrots. The only way to find out is follow an elimination diet i.e. if you think you have a problem with broccoli, which is fairly common, cut it out for a few weeks and then reintroduce etc.

Very best of luck.

[Nicki1984]

Have you looked at the low FODMAP diet? This helps you identify which fruits and veg to avoid but there are lots you can still have. I find raw veg a problem but cooked is fine - also avoid skins on some as it's harder to break down. I find taking digestive enzymes (holland and Barrett) useful in avoiding gas also peppermint tea or oil. X

[paula444]

just like you I have lost two stone with slimming world this year and have also been suffering with really bad flatulence. I was eating loads and loads of salads and have found that by cutting out radish and peeling and deseeding cucumber I am greatly improved. Hope this helps

[Lulububs]

Peppermint oil capsules and probiotics about 30 min before u eat they work wanders for wind ... plus try to lay of wheat and yeast there awful for wind