The healthier I eat the more painful my stomach...

squiguk

Seriously, I've noticed a pattern over the last few weeks. I by no means have the best diet but it's not particularly unhealthy (i.e. I don't eat fast food all the time, I cook all my meals from scratch and drink loads of water, etc). However, when I eat raw salad/veg, I get incredibly painful IBS-type symptoms.

Today, I've eaten porridge with blueberries (which I have every day), a handful of cashew nuts, a chicken salad for lunch (with a splash of balsamic vinegar and a spoonful of greek yoghurt), an apple, banana and satsuma. And as I'm writing this, I'm almost doubled-over in pain. My stomach is so bloated and I'm getting sharp pains. Before anyone asks, I'm not on a carb-free diet, I'm planning on having stir-fry with noodles for my tea. Most days I go carb-free for one meal only.

As I said I've noticed this pain after eating salad/raw veg recentlyand while I know that some people react badly to fibre, I really don't know what to do. I've read in the past that eating more fibre will help but I don't want to eat anything that gives me these pains.

Anyone else get this? Is it worth seeing the doctor? And if it does turn out to be IBS does this mean no more salad/raw veg for me?

Thanks!

BigT555

could be your body is just still adjusting to your new diet, probably worth getting checked out though

if it is IBS it doesnt necessarily mean no more raw veg and whatnot, you just have to figure out a way to control the symptoms, either through moderation or medication.

YorriaRaine

Go see your doctor.

motivatedmartha

My hubby's IBS symptoms are badly affected by fruit - especially apples.

Raw veg is fine - it's fruit! You should get it checked out - you may need to to do some experiments to find the triggers if it is IBS

nmncare

You might have IBS. Apples are a trigger in a lot of people for IBS. Broccoli too. I would definitely make an appointment to go see one. And if you have any questions, feel free to send me a PM. I've been living with IBS for over ten years and yes.. lots of different types of raw veg/fruits can make it worse.

bcattoes

As I said I've noticed this pain after eating salad/raw veg recentlyand while I know that some people react badly to fibre, I really don't know what to do. I've read in the past that eating more fibre will help but I don't want to eat anything that gives me these pains.

Anyone else get this? Is it worth seeing the doctor? And if it does turn out to be IBS does this mean no more salad/raw veg for me?

Thanks!

YES, see a doctor. Fiber can exacerbate many intestinal conditions, including but not limited to, IBS. See a doctor, if diagnosed you should be given diet advice as part of your treatment. If not, ASK.

THECaptainObvious

I get this way too.. For me it was my body's way of adjusting to new food, exactly how it was when I went from eating what my parents cooked at home to whatever I could find to eat at college. Go see your doctor just in case though

justcat206

When I got tested for food sensitivities, red and green leaf lettuce were on my list. My mother also has trouble with them. I can eat spinach/kale salad, but not lettuce without also having stomach cramps. Definitely worth mentioning to your doctor, and maybe trying out different types of greens to see if they all have the same effect.

sparklefrogz

when I eat raw salad/veg, I get incredibly painful IBS-type symptoms.

Anyone else get this?

I have had this on occasion when eating large amounts of raw veg and fruit, usually coupled with nuts or coconut milk (high fat food). I did all of the following to resolve it:
1. Eat smaller portions of raw veg and fruit, and mix them in with a lot more protein; use a small to moderate amount of fat in the same meal.
2. Increase the amount of probiotics (yogurt!) and homemade fermented food (pickles, kimchi, etc.) in my diet. I know you can get supplements for digestive enzymes too, but never tried them.
3. Chew more thoroughly. Seriously I can shovel food in very fast if I don't pay attention or am very hungry. Practising some mindful eating techniques helped with that and reduced the GI distress significantly.

squiguk

Thanks for all the replies, I'll book an appointment. Eating this way isn't a new diet for me or anything, I've always eaten these tyes of foods its just that recently the raw foods seem to be giving me grief.

Thanks again!