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ali2583
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alison
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Canada
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 Posted - Feb 02 2006 : 3:19:36 PM
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I was just recently diagnosed with Irritable Bowel...I always knew a had a touchy, sensitive tummy. Now I have the medical proof to back it up!
Does anyone else have digestive troubles? What do you eat to help? I've really tried to focus on a high-fiber (extra fiber because...well, never mind) and low fat diet - fat is a major bowel irritant. I've been feeling alot better since I've been focused on this type of eating, but I'm running out of fresh ideas.
Please send me your thoughts and recipes so I can satisfy both my culinary needs and my rumbling belly....thanks much!
"God's gift to you is life. What you choose to do with that life is your gift to God" |
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YiberryYadeeKarin
True Blue Farmgirl
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Karin
Spokane Valley
WA
USA
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Posted - Feb 02 2006 : 7:02:22 PM
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Hi, Alison,
Sorry to hear you have IBS. No fun!
I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis ten years ago and it has a very rocky journey. My first symptoms appeared when I was pregnant, and suffering from morning sickness, with my daughter. Things didn't clear up after she was born and a couple months after my dianosis, I had a major flare. I've had a couple of remissions since then but not for longer than maybe nine months or so.
I've tried elmination diets, etc., but have never come up with any definite foods that bother me or don't. I try to stay away from really spicey stuff and while I drink mochas, I don't drink a lot of milk by itself.
I should ask my friend who's had IBS what she does. With UC different things work for different people -- or don't work.
There is a special diet someone has mentioned on a UC board. It sounds way too consuming for me. Have you looked online for any forums or websites that might help?
Sorry I really haven't been much help.
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KarenP
True Blue Farmgirl
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Karen
Chippewa Falls
Wisconsin
USA
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Fabulous Farm Femmes
True Blue Farmgirl
792 Posts
Diane
Lakebay, Tacoma
WA
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Posted - Feb 04 2006 : 11:34:57 PM
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Edited by - Fabulous Farm Femmes on Feb 07 2006 11:50:04 PM |
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Meg
Moderator/Farmgirl True
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Meg
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Feb 06 2006 : 6:27:08 PM
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Hi Alison,
Me too! I was diagnosed with IBS in college. I believe there are two types, mine is the kind that everything stays inside longer than it should. You? I do swear by changing my eating habits! I have played with it for quite a few years and if I am not eating green leafy veggies, I just stop and it does get painful. I find that pastas, breads, french fries (a little fav of mine) and heavy, fatty meals stick around way too long.
Luckily, I love a good salad, but another huge help for me is digestive enzymes. Most health food stores carry them. It took awhile for me to find the right brand to work with my body but they have saved me!!!!! I take two about 10 minutes before I eat a meal and they really help and don't upset my tummy either.
So, veggies and digestive enzymes are my solution. The doctors suggested medication, but not yet for me. I 'go' about once every day. And there was a period of time where it would be two painful weeks before I 'went'!
I am totally happy to give more graphic details and suggestions that have worked for me, if you want to exchange emails too.
I'll be thinking of you!
MaryJane's daughter,
Meg
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ali2583
True Blue Farmgirl
404 Posts
Alison
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Canada
404 Posts |
Posted - Feb 07 2006 : 3:30:05 PM
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Hey Meg,
Thanks for the advice. I know there's 2 types of IBS, and it sounds like you and I have the opposite diagnosis because mine is the type where **everything** runs thru me. Immodium has been a real pal! I try and stay away from soda pop and any carbonated drinks, I also have eliminated really high fat, processed foods and bumped up fiber in my diet. Actually, this sounds like a diet that everyone should follow!
As far as veggies, they have the opposite effect on me! LOL! I really believe it's all about trial and error, because nobody has the same symptoms. Thanks much for your kind thoughts, I will talk to you soon!
Alison
"God's gift to you is life. What you choose to do with that life is your gift to God" |
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Meg
Moderator/Farmgirl True
974 Posts
Meg
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Feb 07 2006 : 4:55:02 PM
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Oh, yes, no veggies for you! Especially green leafy ones! Do pastas, breads, rices help you then? So interesting. Tell me all the thing that are bad for you and I should try them.
Yes, it isn't a bad diet to be on...It's just as though my body has mandated it. But maybe the digestive enzymes would work for both of us? Yes, trial and error is the best solution. But I am here to say it has worked, I have made enough errors and found my happy medium.
Best wishes!
MaryJane's daughter,
Meg
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ali2583
True Blue Farmgirl
404 Posts
Alison
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Canada
404 Posts |
Posted - Mar 02 2006 : 6:41:29 PM
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Hi Meg, sorry I wasn't around for a while. My hubby surprised me with a trip to Europe of all things! One thing I did learn about IBS is that my symptoms were much less frequent when I was having a fantastic stress-free holiday! And, spending 2 weeks walking, and walking, and still more walking around Paris was great - exercise is an IBS sufferer's best remedy!
"God's gift to you is life. What you choose to do with that life is your gift to God" |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Mar 02 2006 : 8:59:57 PM
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| I have been studying the Kombucha Tea a bit lately. It is recommended for digestive aid and digestive tract health. I ordered a Kombucha from Ebay and as soon as it gets here I will be making Kombucha tea with it- The Kombucha reproduces every 7 days as you make the tea- so if you like one- I can put you on my "distribution list" |
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SweetBriar
Farmgirl at Heart
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Kiva
Reserve
NM
USA
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Posted - Mar 16 2006 : 1:25:59 PM
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There's a great website for IBS http://helpforibs.com that can really help you understand what IBS is and how to work with it...
Personally, I've found that my IBS is linked to stress and a fried nervous system... So taking herbal nervines like skullcap and valerian has made a huge difference in my symptoms and I can almost eat like a normal healthy person again after almost two years of living off of oatmeal and white rice...
~Green Blessings,
Kiva
A SHORT HISTORY OF MEDICINE:
"Doctor, I have an ear ache."
2000 B.C."Here, eat this root."
1000 B.C."That root is heathen, say this prayer."
1850 A.D."That prayer is superstition, drink this potion."
1940 A.D."That potion is snake oil, swallow this pill."
1985 A.D."That pill is ineffective, take this antibiotic."
2000 A.D."That antibiotic is artificial. Here, eat this root!" |
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bboopster
True Blue Farmgirl
1140 Posts
Betty Jo
West Bend
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Mar 18 2006 : 12:48:20 PM
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Hello Alison, I feel your pain. I was diganosied with mircoscopic colitis and IBS about 3 years ago. I took them over a year to figure out what was wrong with me. I thought I was dying. I have the type that move's everything super fast through my system. The best relief I have found is stress reduction and exercise. I have found sesame seeds to be bad along with whole grains, raw or leafy veggies and caffine. Trial and error seems to work the best. Good luck in your search. I right there by your side.
Pray for our troops to come home safe and soon.
Enjoying the simple life :>) |
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ali2583
True Blue Farmgirl
404 Posts
Alison
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Canada
404 Posts |
Posted - Mar 20 2006 : 3:18:50 PM
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Hi Betty Jo,
Sounds like you and I have the same type of IBS. Whole grains are bad for me too and as well as the raw leafy vegetables. I actually was reading on a website that it's not necessarily the caffeine which is bad for you, but it's some kind of chemical in the coffee bean itself that causes grief. I've been trying my best to switch to black tea and herbal tea. It seems to help. Carbonated drinks (soda, beer, etc) bug my belly too, as well as dairy and **anything** deep fried. I agree, trial and error is the only way.
I'm a firm believer in stress reduction too, I try to spend a lot of time outside walking (for both the exercise and peace of mind) and have started up my yoga practise again. I got back from a trip to Europe about 3 weeks ago. I was in Paris and London for 2 weeks, and my belly didn't bug me once! What a stress relief that was!
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