Gut issues

marzanc

I started a lot of different diets but apparently all of them mess my bowel. I’m diagnosed diverticulosis and IBS. If I do a high protein diet, I get constipated and developed diverticulitis. If I do high fiber the residues bothers my bowel 🤷🏽‍♀️👎🏽 There’s anybody out there who can help me? I want do start an exercise regimen but also... I’m scare that too much weight triggers my guts. Is exhausting. Any help?

TavistockToad

The good thing about keeping a food diary is that you can learn how much fat/protein/fibre is the right amount for you.

Weight loss comes from your calorie deficit.

Maxxitt

You'll need to find a sweet spot for protein intake and fiber. Keep the protein around .8g per pound of goal weight if you are eating at a deficit currently. That will not be super high, and include legumes as protein sources, not just meat, dairy and eggs. I have found that including good sources of soluble (as opposed to insoluble) fiber makes my life a lot easier, and keeping very well hydrated is an absolute necessity. I am not quite getting the "too much weight triggers my guts." Do you mean weight as in resistance training? Full body resistance training might actually be helpful in keeping things "moving" in an appropriate way. If you mean your body's weight, in terms of cardio, start slow and build gradually.

GaleHawkins

@marzanc while I lived with IBS for 40 years I started Keto for pain management Oct 2014 which is still successful today at the age of 68. Something that I never expected was 6 months later my 40 years of life defining IBS left and as not returned 4 years later. The only time I have constipation is when I short my magnesium supplements which I take 800-1200 mg daily using Doctor Best Magnesium tablets. I do eat a lot of nuts, 100% Cacao bars and coconut chips yet keeping my daily carbs down to 50 grams and eat no food contained added sweeteners and or any form of any grain.

I do not recommend my Way Of Eating to others because that is not my business how others eat even in my own home. I just share my personal results. You will find the WOE(s) that work best for your health in time I expect. Best of success.

nvmomketo

Have you tried lchf? There are many in the low carber daily that find low carb (avoiding sugar, refined carbs and grains, raw vege, and limiting fibre), along with high fat and moderate protein, helps with gut issues.

It helps me. I was an untreated celiac for decades and I find sticking to meats, eggs, seafood, lactosefree high fat dairy is the easiest on my gut. Less constipation, bloating or pain. ymmv Good luck.

zeejane03

Op have you talked to your doctor about this? My husband has IBS and was referred to an allergist (an allergy test may be a good idea, to eliminate any food allergies that could be culprits-many times allergies mimic IBS symptoms.). After my husband tested negative for food allergies the allergist had him do the FODMAP protocol and that allowed him to figure out his triggers. My sister has had similar success with FODMAP, again under doctor supervision. A referral to a dietitian might be a good idea as well.

lemurcat2

zeejane03 wrote: »

Op have you talked to your doctor about this? My husband has IBS and was referred to an allergist (an allergy test may be a good idea, to eliminate any food allergies that could be culprits-many times allergies mimic IBS symptoms.). After my husband tested negative for food allergies the allergist had him do the FODMAP protocol and that allowed him to figure out his triggers. My sister has had similar success with FODMAP, again under doctor supervision. A referral to a dietitian might be a good idea as well.

I have the same question. My sister has IBS and saw a doctor years ago and was able to identify her trigger foods. She used to have to take a fiber supplement (the effect of fiber varies depending on the particular sufferer), but now knows how to eat to have her issues all under control.

foxtrot1965

I also have IBS. I've been in situations where going for a walk I had to stop into a coffee shop to use their washroom and wanted to call an ambulance due to the pain involved. I have found IF to be helpful for me, I think it had been helpful from lessening the frequency to which my digestive system gets hit with food. And cutting down on carbinated beverages (which I never really had a lot of, but they occasionally cause issues). Worth trying if it's causing you a lot of discomfort and pain.

sequimtrim

I was diagnosed with IBS, but not sure about that. I def have diverticulosis. There's a lot of advice and/or what works for me discussion. The last flare up I was plain confused about fiber vs no fiber. This time around it's no fiber until I have healed, then fiber is good.

Ziggyiguana82

Have you ever looked into water fasting for a few days? This enables your gut biome to take a little break and repair themselves. A lot of people don't give our natural flora and fauna enough credit. Do some research and see if it's right for you. Bonus - it's free!

angelexperiment

I find for mine not eating much meat and not much raw veg (1/2 cup to 1 cup) is tolerable if I go too high fiber I feel result. I am most happy guy wise when I consume low protein low fruit veg and low to no bread

BuddhaBunnyFTW

I slowly over six months switched to a vegan mostly raw food diet. Now I have no gut issues. When I eat protein and animal fats I used to get diarrhea every morning, now I don't.

https://nutritionfacts.org/

lgfrie

FODMAP. My dr diagnosed me with mild/beginner IBS 3 or 4 years ago, put me on FODMAP, I did the best I could to comply with it (which wasn't easy; my food preferences don't square well with FODMAP), and at least half of the problem resolved itself over the next few months. It wasn't instantaneous, though - be prepared for that.

When I started IF shy of a year ago, that had a huge impact IBS and acid reflux wise, and I have basically been 90+ % symptom-free of all that nonsense ever since. So that's another possibility. But I'd start with FODMAP. It absolutely makes a difference, if you stick with it.