Any other IBS sufferers?

sillygoose1977

My daughter actually has constipation regularly (hasnt been diagnosed with IBS but she is just 19 months.) But we have found Mirilax to be alife saver as well. I give it to her once a day and she is great. I miss a day and she is bound for days. Its a ton to deal with. <

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Please watch your daughter carefully with her constipation. My poor daughter had the same problem from infancy til she was about 7. I couldn't get her potty trained with her poops and she was so miserable for sooo long. She had every test in the book and no one could tell us what was wrong. Miralax was the only thing that seemed to level her out and give her "regular" poos. My poor girl :frown: She is 8 now and somehow it has just worked itself out and she's fine. She still asks for a little miralax when she hasn't gone for a few days. I really hope she doesn't end up as messed up like I am.

AwMyLoLo

Miralax isn't doin it for me... I've been taking 1 full dose for a week and a half now and nothing. I will continue on it and my doctor actually said I should take 2 full doses per day... But, I just bought Konsyl Psyllium Fiber and have been researching it online and seems like it might be helpful. Any thoughts on that?

bennettv

My son was just diagnosed with gluten intollerance. I've been reading a lot. Many of the symptoms that I'm hearing from folks with IBS fit the range of options for gluten issues. For those who don't know, gluten damaged the small intestines of those with an intollerance. Over time it can lead to MANY issues, constipation, infertillity, depression, intestinal issues, development of new allergies, malnutition, fibromyalga (sp?), achy joints, muscular pain, etc... From what I understand, it's not a true allergy, because it's a genetic condition. The rest of my family will be soon getting tested as well. Either my husband or I or both have at least the carrier gene.

We'd been seeing a food allergist (reportedly one of the best clinics in the country) for 3 years and no one mentioned gluten. Only when we went to a DO did she do the test and find the sensitivity. The test he took can be purchased online. So for the curious, you don't have to go to the doctor. However, it would be beneficial to seek medical advice if it turns out possitive. Here's the link... https://www.enterolab.com/

servingthealiens

I currently have IBS-D, but I had IBS-C for all of my childhood and most of my young-adulthood. Isn't it great that it can completely SWITCH? You have one problem then wish you had the other... well, be careful what you wish for LOL.

I had the same problem when my IBS was constipation-prodominant. I had to drink TONS of Milk of Magnesia just to go once a week. It was crazy. When I was a child it was even worse, especially considering (and not getting way too personal) I had a mother who literally couldn't have cared if I lived or died. It got so bad sometimes I wouldn't go for literally weeks at a time, and then would end up in the ER because my body would finally be like I CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE and I would have a strong urge to pass a stool, but couldn't at all. My childhood IBS gave me a horrible complex about my body functions, body image, health, privacy, all sorts of things. So I know EXACTLY where you are coming from.

I may not be much help since I'm now an IBS-D sufferer. But I can tell you what seemed to help me when I got old enough to manage my own IBS-C.

First, when you're constipated for a long time, your intestine actually stretches to accomodate the stool. It's a vicious cycle. The more constipated you are, the more constipated you get. What you have to do is be regular or semi-regular for a long time, like weeks or better yet, months. Talk to a GI specialist and get on a laxative regimine so that you pass soft/normal stools regularly. Yeah, you might have a bit of D here and there, but you need to let your intestines get back to their normal shape, and condition your rectal nerves and muscles to signal you when you need to go. After a long time of C, there's always some stool in your rectum, so the nerves think it's "normal" and don't even signal you to go anymore.

Once you've done that, it'll be easier to stay regular. Most fiber supplements are complete bunk and only work for people who are regular who get C once in a while. For the rest of us, as you've found, all they do is give you gas. Stool softeners worked for me better than fiber did. Also, and no doctor will tell you this: alcohol. Don't binge or develop a drinking problem or anything, but I found ONE beer at night helped things move along a bit. Alcohol is absorbed by intestinal cells, so they absorb less water. The water goes into your stool and keeps it softer. I know calories are a concern, but any beer would work, even the watered down 65 calorie stuff or anything like that. Again, do NOT make a habit of this. It's not good. But one drink every few days won't hurt you either.

There is one laxative that helped me and that was MaltSupex or something like that. No gas, and kept things moving once I got back to being regular. Tastes pretty decent too, but it is kind of expensive.

melissaptx

Miralax isn't doin it for me... I've been taking 1 full dose for a week and a half now and nothing. I will continue on it and my doctor actually said I should take 2 full doses per day... But, I just bought Konsyl Psyllium Fiber and have been researching it online and seems like it might be helpful. Any thoughts on that?

Miralax didn't work for me either. Neither did Metamucil, which is a Psyllium Fiber. I've delt with IBS-C my whole life.

You should try Citrucel. I've been taking this for years and it's been a lifesaver. I used to take Zelnorm and it worked beautifully and I pretty much panicked when it went off the market. But I take a scoop of Citrucel every morning before breakfast and I go every single day. It tastes like orange tang, and the first few weeks I was pretty gassy, but I'm telling you, give it a chance. It works.

AwMyLoLo

I may not be much help since I'm now an IBS-D sufferer. But I can tell you what seemed to help me when I got old enough to manage my own IBS-C.

First, when you're constipated for a long time, your intestine actually stretches to accomodate the stool. It's a vicious cycle. The more constipated you are, the more constipated you get. What you have to do is be regular or semi-regular for a long time, like weeks or better yet, months. Talk to a GI specialist and get on a laxative regimine so that you pass soft/normal stools regularly. Yeah, you might have a bit of D here and there, but you need to let your intestines get back to their normal shape, and condition your rectal nerves and muscles to signal you when you need to go. After a long time of C, there's always some stool in your rectum, so the nerves think it's "normal" and don't even signal you to go anymore.

Once you've done that, it'll be easier to stay regular. Most fiber supplements are complete bunk and only work for people who are regular who get C once in a while. For the rest of us, as you've found, all they do is give you gas.

THANK YOU! This makes sense to me! WHY couldn't my doctor explain that to me! He has recommended I take 2 doses of Miralax along with 1 bottle of Magnesium Citrate daily. Why he would not answer me how long, or if I should do it the rest of my life, is beyond me. I'm going to start on that regime and follow up with him in a couple weeks.

AwMyLoLo

Miralax isn't doin it for me... I've been taking 1 full dose for a week and a half now and nothing. I will continue on it and my doctor actually said I should take 2 full doses per day... But, I just bought Konsyl Psyllium Fiber and have been researching it online and seems like it might be helpful. Any thoughts on that?

Miralax didn't work for me either. Neither did Metamucil, which is a Psyllium Fiber. I've delt with IBS-C my whole life.

You should try Citrucel. I've been taking this for years and it's been a lifesaver. I used to take Zelnorm and it worked beautifully and I pretty much panicked when it went off the market. But I take a scoop of Citrucel every morning before breakfast and I go every single day. It tastes like orange tang, and the first few weeks I was pretty gassy, but I'm telling you, give it a chance. It works.

Is Citrucel just a fiber supplement?

thumper44

First, when you're constipated for a long time, your intestine actually stretches to accomodate the stool. It's a vicious cycle. The more constipated you are, the more constipated you get. What you have to do is be regular or semi-regular for a long time, like weeks or better yet, months. Talk to a GI specialist and get on a laxative regimine so that you pass soft/normal stools regularly. Yeah, you might have a bit of D here and there, but you need to let your intestines get back to their normal shape, and condition your rectal nerves and muscles to signal you when you need to go. After a long time of C, there's always some stool in your rectum, so the nerves think it's "normal" and don't even signal you to go anymore.

So true. I tried to tell a bunch of people on here months ago about their intestines can STRETCH 2-5 times their normal size. People wonder why some people's stomachs are so big, yet they are not fat. (Reminds me of the ole beer belly gut).

We have over 16 feet of small intestines inside of us. When it stretches and has to accomodate stools from previous meals, it covers the insides of the small intestines and can prevent the villi from absoring the nutrients out of the food as it passes through the digestive system.

I had people on here dis-agreeing with me that when people are constipated and they don't go every day, that once they go, all the backed up stools exit in one BM. Ha, don't we wish.

Colonoscopy only looks at the last 6 feet of our BIG intestine (our colon). What about the 16 feets of small intestines that are digesting the food. This area is an area that people get cramps because their intestine can stretch in one spot, but it gets squeezed smaller in other spots not allowing spools to pass through.

AwMyLoLo - I've read some of your posts - I hope you get some answers soon.

I can't remember what else I suggested to him but I assume the colonoscopy was the final straw that would have shown anything physically wrong... They officially diagnose IBS when they have ruled out everything else.

That doesn't surprise me at all. They can't find anything wrong, let's officially call it IBS.

I've taken herbal products that help eliminate waste from the digestive system. THEY DO WORK. I went from going once every 1-2 days to 3 times a day and empting my colon. Great feeling when you know you've emptied, compared to that feeling that.. "I know there's more there but not coming out, or even worse, you sit there and constipated and nothing comes out but a pebble. Been there, done that.

I hate to see people suffer when there's options out there. Negativity always seems to come from people who don't have any bowel problems when I've mentioned this previously.

I've been taking these products for years. I've had a friend who was an IBS sufferer, and she became more regular after taking the herbs.

Awareness Experience
Experience Promotes Regularity and Cleanses the Colon.* A healthy colon is the key to nutrient absorption and regularity. This Mediterranean recipe is a natural vegetarian blend.

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Important Benefits:
• Works gently and quickly*
• Improves Regularity and Cleanses the Colon*
• Vegetarian and natural
• 100 year-old Mediterranean recipe
• Clinically tested
• Listed in the 2009 Physicians' Desk Reference for Nonprescription Drugs and Dietary Supplements.

If you’re suffering from bloating, gas, heartburn and constipation, you may benefit from Experience®. This natural, vegetarian blend gently and effectively cleanses the colon and improves regularity. For generations, this 100-year-old Mediterranean recipe has been proven to work. *

melissaptx

Miralax isn't doin it for me... I've been taking 1 full dose for a week and a half now and nothing. I will continue on it and my doctor actually said I should take 2 full doses per day... But, I just bought Konsyl Psyllium Fiber and have been researching it online and seems like it might be helpful. Any thoughts on that?

Miralax didn't work for me either. Neither did Metamucil, which is a Psyllium Fiber. I've delt with IBS-C my whole life.

You should try Citrucel. I've been taking this for years and it's been a lifesaver. I used to take Zelnorm and it worked beautifully and I pretty much panicked when it went off the market. But I take a scoop of Citrucel every morning before breakfast and I go every single day. It tastes like orange tang, and the first few weeks I was pretty gassy, but I'm telling you, give it a chance. It works.

Is Citrucel just a fiber supplement?

Yes, but for me it works, when Miralax and Metamucil didn't. I know they use cellulose (plant-based) to help add bulk, but you'd have to google it to get all the active ingredients. Here's a link to all the people who swear by it. (And no, I don't work for them, lol):
http://www.irritable-bowel-syndrome.ws/citrucel.htm

SkinnyBoo

My IBS is just the opposite. I have IBS-D, but fiber is still an issue for me. I've been told that even though I go sometimes four and five times a day (most of which are ecruciatingly painful), I still need to load up on fiber to remain regular and prevent the stomach cramps. I have been unsuccessful at achieving any type of relief from my symptoms except with RX I receive from my doctor. I am currently taking hyosamine and lomotil. they work sporatically and are expensive so I only take them when I have to.
My husband takes two huge spoonsfuls of Metamucil EVERY NIGHT before he goes to bed to regulate himself - he doesn't have IBS. I personally can't stand the thickness of it, so my husband bought me the pills. I used them for two nights and I can tell you, they have really made a difference. I haven't gone yet today, but yesterday I went only twice, with no bouts of urgency and no pain.
Metamucil and Benefiber have both worked for me. I find that Metamucil acts quicker and will normally regulate me by morning. Benefiber is gentler but you may have to wait until the next evening for it to be fully effective. The problem with both of these is if you discontinue either one, you will be miserable all over again.
A "natural" way to get fiber - cabbage is one of my favorites. I could eat it every day. Wrap a chunk or a thick slice in aluminum foil, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, pepper and onion powder to taste . Make sure aluminum foil is folded into a seal so that cabbage is steamed and place on grill over medium to medium-high heat for appoximately 7-10 mins. No need to flip, it will steam itself inside the foil. To tell if it's done, the cabbage should be still firm but not crunchy. Sprinkle with some parmesean cheese if you like. If you have IBS-C, this works every time. Also, fresh cherries and if you really want to be able to go, fresh pineapple and oranges; just remember to stay near the restroom!
I know how dehabilitating and embarassing this chronic condition can be. I've been through both and neither one of them is pleasant nor has it been conducive to my career which mostly consists of conducting business out of a vehicle with a very irregular schedule for both working and eating. Good luck to all of you who suffer from either IBS-C or IBS-D. Just remember, excercise and lots of fresh cool water will go a long way.

AwMyLoLo

First, when you're constipated for a long time, your intestine actually stretches to accomodate the stool. It's a vicious cycle. The more constipated you are, the more constipated you get. What you have to do is be regular or semi-regular for a long time, like weeks or better yet, months. Talk to a GI specialist and get on a laxative regimine so that you pass soft/normal stools regularly. Yeah, you might have a bit of D here and there, but you need to let your intestines get back to their normal shape, and condition your rectal nerves and muscles to signal you when you need to go. After a long time of C, there's always some stool in your rectum, so the nerves think it's "normal" and don't even signal you to go anymore.

So true. I tried to tell a bunch of people on here months ago about their intestines can STRETCH 2-5 times their normal size. People wonder why some people's stomachs are so big, yet they are not fat. (Reminds me of the ole beer belly gut).

We have over 16 feet of small intestines inside of us. When it stretches and has to accomodate stools from previous meals, it covers the insides of the small intestines and can prevent the villi from absoring the nutrients out of the food as it passes through the digestive system.

I had people on here dis-agreeing with me that when people are constipated and they don't go every day, that once they go, all the backed up stools exit in one BM. Ha, don't we wish.

Colonoscopy only looks at the last 6 feet of our BIG intestine (our colon). What about the 16 feets of small intestines that are digesting the food. This area is an area that people get cramps because their intestine can stretch in one spot, but it gets squeezed smaller in other spots not allowing spools to pass through.

AwMyLoLo - I've read some of your posts - I hope you get some answers soon.

I can't remember what else I suggested to him but I assume the colonoscopy was the final straw that would have shown anything physically wrong... They officially diagnose IBS when they have ruled out everything else.

That doesn't surprise me at all. They can't find anything wrong, let's officially call it IBS.

I've taken herbal products that help eliminate waste from the digestive system. THEY DO WORK. I went from going once every 1-2 days to 3 times a day and empting my colon. Great feeling when you know you've emptied, compared to that feeling that.. "I know there's more there but not coming out, or even worse, you sit there and constipated and nothing comes out but a pebble. Been there, done that.

I hate to see people suffer when there's options out there. Negativity always seems to come from people who don't have any bowel problems when I've mentioned this previously.

I've been taking these products for years. I've had a friend who was an IBS sufferer, and she became more regular after taking the herbs.

Awareness Experience
Experience Promotes Regularity and Cleanses the Colon.* A healthy colon is the key to nutrient absorption and regularity. This Mediterranean recipe is a natural vegetarian blend.

---

Important Benefits:
• Works gently and quickly*
• Improves Regularity and Cleanses the Colon*
• Vegetarian and natural
• 100 year-old Mediterranean recipe
• Clinically tested
• Listed in the 2009 Physicians' Desk Reference for Nonprescription Drugs and Dietary Supplements.

If you’re suffering from bloating, gas, heartburn and constipation, you may benefit from Experience®. This natural, vegetarian blend gently and effectively cleanses the colon and improves regularity. For generations, this 100-year-old Mediterranean recipe has been proven to work. *

Thank you for the information. Do you have a link to the products you are talking about?

RacheBell

I have IBS, and not the constipation kind. I can't stop going, sometimes up to 5 times a day. My doctor prescribed me a antispasm drug called dicyclomene. I can't live without this stuff. It got to the point where I would have panic attacks on my way to work because I was afraid I might have to go to the bathroom.

NoelleBell

I too have IBS and just like someone else had mentioned the healthier I eat the worse off I am. I make sure to eat a soluable fiber before eating any fruits or veggies. I have put on about 12lbs in the last 10 months, Trying to get this weight off has been tough due to a diet that healthier = bloated, gassy and crappy. I take dicclomene but only can only take it before bed because it makes me loopy and it doesn't alway work.

magglett

Bump ... I suffer terribly from IBS-C and want to read more of this thread's advice.

LucieBear

Wow.. here I thought I was the only one with this problem.... thank you everyone and I will look carefully at everyone's advice..

shagybear33

I"ve not yet been diagnosed with IBS-C but I've been suffering for almost a year and half. I've tried everything under the sun and no one can seem to pinpoint what's causing me to back up. I tried the high fibre veggies (Broccoli etc) but ended up in so much pain and bloating. Went Gluten Free for months, teas, high fat diet, etc.. you name it!! So frustrating!! My stomach pain gets so bad that it hurts to have sex as well. Or if my kids want to sit on my lap it just kills me!! If i don't eat (I tried a 2 day liquid diet) and my stomach felt not too bad, but I can't survive on liquids only!!!!

Currently I am taking Restoralax (Peg 3350) I'm assuming it's the Canadian version of Miralax? I am "going" now, but the strange thing is that my stool is very long and narrow.. WTH???

I am scheduled for a CT scan next week and see the GI Specialist next month. Hopefully will have some answers.

Like previous people have posted, I get the swollen belly in which I can gain up to 4 inches on my waistline. I can also gaine up to 5lbs with no prob if I haven't gone to the washroom in a bit.

Good to know I'm not the only one with these symptoms!

jessicamichalski

Bump..I need to read this later !

ALW65

Hmmmm....seems to be a lot of us IBS-C folks around! I wanted to dress in black for a month when they took Zelnorm off the market. I've tried Amitiza but it doesn't work for me...everything gets churned up, but doesn't go anywhere. I'm going to give the Mirilax a go (bad pun) and see if that helps. Fortunately, I have a small stash of Zelnorm for when absolutely nothing else is working, but one day that will be gone

kmyers93

I have IBS with constipation too..very severe - I use Miralax once daily and it is a miracle .. just mix one capful in with your coffee, tea, water - whatever. It is completely tasteless and has no residue. I also use a script - Amitiza .. I used to need it 2x a day but because the Miralax works so well, I only take it once a day - but even if I miss a dose, it's okay because the Miralax is so effective. It's available in the same section of the pharmacy as Pepto etc.. well worth it...

I, too, have IBS.. I'm only 18 but was 'diagnosed' at age 7.. I believe that miralax helps quite a bit! I have to take it daily as well.

magglett

Is Miralax available in Canada?

shagybear33

After reading here, I think in Canada we get Restoralax and not Miralax.. Not sure though.

fitness63

I have been diagnosed with IBS-Constipation for 10 years. I have seen many doctors. I had an upper and lower GI test. (They are awful). I was on Zelnorm but the FDA took if off the market years ago. I tried the other one but it didn't work. I ate fiber and it didn't help. I ate Vegan as everyone told me I must be lactose intolerant. This worked for a few months but then I didn't go for three weeks and landed in the Hospital. Years later I tried a Gluten Free Diet (difficult and expensive) and I felt relief in days. I had the blood test for antibodies and it came back so high (I had many antibodies because my body was attacking all gluten; not to mention the small intestines won't absorb any vitamins (for me I failed Vitamin D test many times (now take D3 daily)). The next test was genetic testing as you can have one or both of the genes (lucky me, I have both. Thanks Mom and Dad LOL) and was diagnosed with Celiac Disease last year. I stuck to a gluten free diet, went to seminars and within months was back where I started. I recently took myself off the gluten free diet as i had no energy and was angry from not being able to eat with friends and family. At this point I take supplements. Magnesium is a natural laxative. (Dr. OZ). I also have to eat 6 small meals a day and exercise at least every other day doing Hot Yoga. It is important to never skip meals. I am still finding my balance. I have found a week long colon cleanse (GNC) with probiotics to help during the bad times. Don't do colon cleanses more than every 6 months. This is my journey and I hope this helps.

lynn12

Wow, thank you for all the info

sarglava

I haven't been diagnosed IBS by a doctor, but I do have all the symptoms (so I feel maybe I can help.) I don't know if this has been said but I've seen results with adding bacteria to my diet. I buy a culture from Earth Fare for about 100 capsules for something like $11. You take one in the morning with a glass of water. Bacteria are natural flora found in our guts that help digest things. Since taking it I'm more regular and if I miss a day or two I see the effects of missing it.

EmmieSu

My family suffers with IBS, I understand what your talking about. I just read tonight in the paper. Dr Gott has a colon cocktail of equal parts applesauce, bran and prune juice. Take one or two tablespoons daily, to prevent or remedy constipation. Store any extra in the fridge, but prepare it in small batches, only good for 3-4 days. Hope this helps someone.

breakingthecycle

I am so glad that I found this post. I have the same issues as OP.

I drink more water now than I ever have. I eat fiber daily. Yet I still suffer from IBS-C. I wont even go into the details of it but its painful. :embarassed:


I am reading from beginning to end and I hope that I find something to help me within the replies. :-)

mattie11

I suffer from IBS-D. I recently took an antibiotic called xaxanthan (I think that is how it is spelled) it is a drug developed for e. coli. so far it has really helped. I still take a probiotic every day. Amazon has a couple of good books on what to eat and not eat also. I didn't really drink water before MFP, I think that has been a huge help as well. good to know i am not the only one out there like this too!

xraychick77

i had IBS..it went away totally when i became a vegetarian.

i didnt become a vegetarian for this reason. it was ethical..but i found it to be a great bonus..along with lower cholesterol and lower caloric intake over all.

Celiz1963

I have all kinds of digestive issues. I'm gluten intolerant, as well as lactose intolerant. I tried almond milk/soy milk and threw it up..I don't eat (can't tolerate) red meat, can't eat rice of any kind, nor potatoes. Yet, I am overweight (or considered obese by the chart) I also have ibs...it's a royal pain. I will go 6-8x in one day, and then everything stops...for like 3 - 5 days. If I want to be going again, then all I have to do is eat the wrong thing, and I'm back. I can't handle very much fiber, makes my stomach hurt horrible. I have eaten so many salads, I think I'm going to turn into a rabbit! I have a craving for anything really sweet, and have found that caffeine does aggravate. What in the world do I eat??? :sad:

amysambora

I suffered from IBS since I was 19 and I am now finally 100% cured! I'm in Australia, and a leading nutritionist here has done a lot of research into a group of fermentable sugars known as FODMAPS that can be poorly absorbed by the small intestines, creating IBS-like symptoms in many people. I think the information is starting to spread overseas now, but I would recommend anyone suffering from chronic bloating, diarrhea or constipation to speak to a nutritionist about a possible food intolerance - here in Australia an intolerance to fructose or lactose can be diagnosed by a breath test, but many people find it useful just to eliminate all FODMAPS from their diet and then slowly reintroduce foods from each group to test their tolerance levels. I pretty much have to avoid everything on the list to stay IBS-free.

Here's some information:

FODMAPs are found in the foods we eat. FODMAPs is an acronym (abbreviation) referring to Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols*. These are complex names for a collection of molecules found in food, that can be poorly absorbed by some people. When the molecules are poorly absorbed in the small intestine of the digestive tract, these molecules then continue along their journey along the digestive tract, arriving at the large intestine, where they act as a food source to the bacteria that live there normally. The bacteria then digest/ferment these FODMAPs and can cause symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome include abdominal bloating and distension, excess wind (flatulence), abdominal pain, nausea, changes in bowel habits (diarrhoea, constipation, or a combination of both), and other gastro-intestinal symptoms.

FODMAPs are found in the foods we eat. FODMAPs is an acronym for

Fermentable
Oligosaccharides (eg. Fructans and Galactans)
Disaccharides (eg. Lactose)
Monosaccharides (eg. excess Fructose)
and
Polyols (eg. Sorbitol, Mannitol, Maltitol, Xylitol and Isomalt)

Common High FODMAP Foods

Fruits:

Apples
Apricots
Cherries
Mango
Pears
Nectarines
Peaches
Pears
Plums and prunes
Watermelon
High concentration of fructose from canned fruit, dried fruit or fruit juice

Grains
Level of FODMAPs is increased when these foods are eaten in large amounts:

Rye
Wheat

Lactose-Containing Foods

Custard
Ice cream
Margarine
Milk (cow, goat, sheep)
Soft cheese, including cottage cheese and ricotta
Yogurt

Legumes

Baked beans
Chickpeas
Lentils
Kidney beans

Sweeteners

Fructose
High fructose corn syrup
Isomalt
Maltitol
Mannitol
Sorbitol
Xylitol

Vegetables

Artichokes
Asparagus
Avocado
Beets
Broccoli
Brussel sprouts
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Garlic (with large consumption)
Fennel
Leeks
Mushrooms
Okra
Onions
Peas
Radiccio lettuce
Scallions (white parts)
Shallots
Sugar snap peas
Snow peas

Common Low FODMAP Foods
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Fruits

Banana
Blueberry
Grapefruit
Grapes
Honeydew melon
Kiwi
Lemon
Lime
Mandarine oranges
Orange
Raspberry
Strawberry

Sweeteners

Artificial sweeteners that do not end in -ol
Glucose
Maple syrup
Sugar (sucrose)

Lactose Alternatives

Butter
Hard cheese, brie and camembert
Lactose-free products, such as lactose-free ice cream and yogurt
Gelato
Rice milk
Sorbet

Vegetables

Bok choy
Carrots
Celery
Corn
Eggplant
Green beans
Lettuce
Parsnip
Scallions (green parts only)
Tomato

Grains

Gluten-free products
Spelt products


Please feel free to message me or add me as a friend if you have any questions or would like to know more. My IBS symptoms have literally disappeared since following this diet, and many people here in Australia are discovering it now too!