Just diagnosed

[vickyhiggins]

hi all

so consultant has diagnosed my symptoms as having IBS and recommended cutting out lactose and trying peppermint - this was 2 months ago and have been struggling to get back in contact with them to find out what else I should be doing or if I need to go back to see them or my regular GP

What did other people do when they were diagnosed?

[b1b1b1]

Try the FODMAP diet. On the computer put in "Monash University FODMAP diet." I am surprised your gastroenterologist didn't mention this. As to future visits, I see my gastro every 4-6 months. I am in the US, so it may be different if you are in the UK.

[leslyp]

Fod map diet , loads of free info on line has worked wonders for me, hard going to start but really works and it becomes a normal way of life after a while.