Could black pepper be my problem

[huggit]

So apparently black pepper can upset the stomach, when I think about it I put black pepper on about everything, so I am experimenting with zero black pepper, or as close to that as I can get. I will report back my findings..............dare to dream

[Jill777]

I would be interested to read your answer. I am trying so hard to cope with IBS and have got a positive list up on my fridge for everything that is ok to eat. I am finding it really hard to eat in cafes when i am out and about. Also i dont know if you have noticed but a lot of things that say gluten free are very high in sugar. I just cant win it seems. Jill

[huggit in reply to Jill777]

Four days in and all is well, an absolute turn around for me fingers crossed for the long haul

[one-n-den]

Don’t think there’s any doubt that black pepper aggravates IBS symptoms. I can guarantee that if I ‘lapse’ and use it in or on food I will get lower intestine pain and ‘disruption’(!)

Other irritants can be strong curry spices, chillis and paprika - hardly surprising really...

I think you’re due for a vast improvement!

[huggit in reply to one-n-den]

Thank you I am already seeing a difference! Very encouraged by your post though

[charlotte1706]

No way!! I thought black pepper helped with digestion so I put it on EVERYTHING! 100% going to try not having it now and see if that helps as I’m really bad at the minute.

[huggit in reply to charlotte1706]

Fingers crossed for you, it seems to be calming my stomach down no end, I would already avoid spicy foods, but never actually thought about black pepper! Who new...

[charlotte1706 in reply to huggit]

Yes I also avoid spicy food but the same as you, I didn’t make the connection!

[huggit in reply to charlotte1706]

Lets hope it works for both of us!

[LCat in reply to huggit]

Thank you Huggit. Oh Huggit that’s sooo interesting!! I also put black pepper on EVERYTHING because I thought if it was ok with the Fodmap diet it must be harmless.... I remember now that I once put quite a bit of pepper on the food and I was really bad afterwards (and couldn’t work out why and was wondering about the pepper). I will instantly stop the pepper as well. Please let us know how you’re doing as you’re several days ahead of us !!

[huggit in reply to LCat]

I will do but things are going ok so far, I won't go into details, but haven't had stomach ache in a few days ! Bonus! I am just about to go on holiday for a few days, it would be really nice if for once in many years I could go away and not keep dashing for the loo!

[huggit in reply to huggit]

Another good day with no medication, this is unheard of for me!

[calista in reply to huggit]

Cure?

[Pipr]

Thought that I would be daring last night and added ground pepper to my baked tofu....the next time you see me with the black pepper slap it out of my hand! Yikes, I was so sick!

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I have found black pepper upsets my stomach as well!