Anyone with IBS, Food intolerances or digestive disorders?
nooky82
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Hello, Been dieting for a while, but its just not working!! I was diagnosed with Fructose Malabsorption and IBS about a year ago, and it is really hindering my weight loss efforts. my way of thinking about dieting has completely turned upside down and even now im still trying to work out what works for me!! So if there is anyone in a similar situation, feel free to add me 
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Hi there! I don't have your exact issues, but I have to take a medication for insulin resistance (metformin) that can cause pretty severe digestive issues if I eat certain foods. The good news is when I eat pretty cleanly (lots of veggies, lean meat, some fat but not fried foods or things like that) I feel well, and my diet does well. The bad news is when I stray from my diet, I get hit with the double whammy of bad news on the scale and time in the restroom. Sigh. What kind of questions/issues is your situation raising for you?0
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I do have IBS, although have found that with really watching what I eat I am totally able to control it.
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Finding your way round intolerances and digestive disorders is a real mine field. I have read the book "Food can make you ill" and sometimes use the companion web site, finding both helpful.
I am salicylate sensitive and have read that this can "under pin" my choice of term, anything from diabetes, irritable bowel, depression, urinary tract problems, breathing associated problems, can be associated with Me and or Chronic Fatigue and many more ailments. The list sounds unbelievable in its breadth especially when the symptoms are so wide spread even within one person.
Salicylate is the active ingredient in aspirin, comes from the willow tree and is present in many, most fruits and vegetables, herbs and spices, and tea and coffee, it also makes its way into personal and domestic hygiene products and perfumes. It can make life very difficult for many. Salicylate is the plants means of protecting itself from moulds and mildews. I only eat foods which no or very little salicylate in them makes foods rather uninteresting by modern day standards but because I have my mobility, mental activity, love of life back I stick to my limitations for the most part. Another book is "The better I eat the worse I feel"
All the very best to anyone who has this kind of problem.0 -
I had quite severe and unpleasant IBS-D including severe lactose intolerance and mild gluten intolerance. I found two things that really helped
1 - a teaspoonful of Manuka honey every morning. This was recommended by my nurse, as apparently manuka honey is good for healing damaged stomach lining and calmin irritation
2. Starting the 5:2 diet - I've not had a serious instance of D since starting the 5:2 12 months ago. I'm able to tolerate small amounts of lactose and quite a bit of gluten which before would have made me really quite ill for several days. I've also lost over a stone.0 -
I have had a food intolerance to poultry my entire life. I often just tell people I am allergic (while technically that is not true because it does not cause my airways to swell). The intolerance is GI related and the more I have the worse the symptoms. Fortunately I am able to eat eggs, but everything else (broth, fat, meat) is out.
I can sympathize with those of you who find it difficult to lose weight because of dietary issues. Having to avoid the majority of sources of lean protein it does make it more difficult to stay within calorie ranges. Chicken is very low calorie and I'm a bit jealous I don't have a lean meat option. But, challenging is not impossible, and I am learning about other good options for protein rather than red meat.
Good luck to all of you on your journey to losing weight and being healthy!
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Hello fellow dodgy-tummy sufferers!
I have IBS which was triggered by severe food poisoning/gastro about 3 years ago. It's not too severe, eating greasy or fried foods often makes it worse. If i eat fairly healthily then I can control it. I tend to get very bloated after any large amount of food. This is irritating.
However, this post seems so apt, as this morning I had a severe drop in blood sugar. This has happened to me about 10-15 times over the last 6 years. I eat breakfast, then a few hours later, I start feeling sick and weak, which escalates into feeling faint and shivery. I ate a biscuit and within 5 minutes felt slightly better. I have done some research on this and think I may have reactive hypoglycemia.
Do you think these two things could be linked? advice?
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I have ibs and have just started seeing a nutritionist which is helping alot. Is there anyway you could manage to see a dietician or nutritionist?0
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Hi - I have had IBS for 18 years (it used to be called having a 'spastic colon' then as the pain comes in spasms) and a lactose intolerance. I have just had to find out what does affect me and avoid it. For example I haven't eaten cheese for 18 years (apart from a couple of 'tries' resulting in a lot of nastiness).
It does get easier after a while and I find that although reading the ingredients of things a pain (especially when something looks nice and then you read it has cheese or double cream in it!) I do not feel deprived of foods. I can tolerate skimmed milk and a small amount of chocolate so that means I can still have hot beverages (I love tea) and a treat now and then.
If you can control your IBS without medication I think that is better; I stopped taking anti-spasmodics 15 years ago and have had just a few bad episodes entirely due to my own choices and a bout of food poisoning that would have upset anyone's digestion. Yes I still suffer from the issues of ISB but these do not go away with medication either......... and as I say, it gets easier after a while as you recognise the symptoms your body tells you.
All the best in your journey ahead
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Hiya! I am gluten intolerant. I've not been diagnosed with anything but the evidence speaks for itself. At first I found it challenging (when the realisation of what the cause of all my IBS problems was caused by) but then I learned a new way of life. Now if I think, "Oh I really fancy that cake", my first thought isn't "a little won't be too bad", it's "not enough pleasure to balance the pain". Thinking over, I don't think my diet has changed too drastically. There are always little ways around these things... I still eat pizza and bread and cakes, but I have to think about it hard and plan the event. I don't feel too deprived and I think that is a very important thing. The careful planning is good for dieting. There is always a plus to every negative.0
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I have had IBS my whole life. Tons of food allergies and -ose intolerance's. Basically I should know better before eating sugars.
I have pinpointed my IBS to a corn allergy though and its derivatives. Staying away fro the corn helps the IBS, but its never fully gone.
Its super annoying. I do see a nutritionist and I am slowly losing weight since we feel lots of my weight is edema from eating my allergens.0 -
I had an intolerance to milk for about a month due to a stomach virus that I got. Now I know what people go through with this type of condition. It sucks! I couldn't eat or drink anything with lactose/lactate, whey, casein, or any other milk protein. Luckily mine was temporary (it could have become permanent) and I've just recently been able to eat milk products in smaller amounts again. There is so many hidden milk proteins in foods that you'd never suspect, like lunch meat and some of my Rx meds. Who knew?
Those of you who have to deal with this for the rest of your lives have my utmost sympathies. I've walked a mile in your shoes and don't want to do it again, EVER!0 -
Hi there. I have been dealing with digestive issues for 2 1/2 years. It started when I put my body under extreme stress by over exercising and under eating for over a year (1200 calories max, 70 carbs max, and 3+ hours of exercising between weights and cardio daily), while I was training for a figure competition. I became constipated, then became reliant on stool softeners, then my digestive system eventually shut down. I had to stop training and restore my metabolism. As a result of this stress, I am undergoing testing to find out what kind of damage has been done to my system (colon, intestines, etc. damaged or torn).
I am lactose intolerant and have to be super careful with my diet. If I drop below 150 carbs a day, or drop below 1700 or so calories a day for more than two or three days, my digestive system slows and I get constipated again. I am completely self diagnosing after over two years of observing what affects me and how, but I have concluded that my metabolism is messed up still and my body can't handle the "stress" of being in a calorie deficit yet.
I tried the FODMAP elimination diet, lactose elimination, and gluten elimination for months at a time under the guidance of a naturopathic doctor, but had no luck with any of them. Even the gastro specialist I am working with now is baffled. :-( Good luck and I hope you find some relief soon.0 -
I had an intolerance to milk for about a month due to a stomach virus that I got. Now I know what people go through with this type of condition. It sucks! I couldn't eat or drink anything with lactose/lactate, whey, casein, or any other milk protein. Luckily mine was temporary (it could have become permanent) and I've just recently been able to eat milk products in smaller amounts again. There is so many hidden milk proteins in foods that you'd never suspect, like lunch meat and some of my Rx meds. Who knew?
Those of you who have to deal with this for the rest of your lives have my utmost sympathies. I've walked a mile in your shoes and don't want to do it again, EVER!
Losing whey and casein and greek yogurt as a staple snack and post workout protein source was my biggest obstacle. I have to rely on egg whites, so I am constantly cooking. Ugh. I miss my protein shakes.0 -
I think I have this... how did you get diagnosed?
I have been gluten free for 2 years but that alone does not help. I know that if I eat VERY low sugar and certain VERY clean food I do well. If I stray I gain weight so easily and have all kinds of trouble.
Would love to hear more of the specific diet.0 -
I have IBS.. I actually do better when Im sticking to eating healthy that when not. This weekend I decided to splurge and get a ice cream shake... Not good. Anytime i splurge I feel it almost instantly. More motivations for me to eat right 0
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After having gone through extensive testing for Crohn's (which runs in my family), it was finally sorted out that I am lactose and soy intolerant. Unfortunately, it took two years to figure it out because the first time that I did an exclusion test for dairy, I swapped out milk for soy milk and was just as sick as ever. Two years later, my frustrated doctor suggested I try it again, and I just happened to get almond milk instead of soy for the tests. Voila! It took a couple months of trial and error, but we finally sorted out that I'm highly intolerant to lactose, and lightly soy intolerant.
Lactose pills help a little, which is good because I'm still hooked on greek yogurt- I just can't give the stuff up! Giving up cheese was easier because the Cabot brand in the US makes some really good lactose free products. I read labels like a fiend though, trying to make sure that there's no milk or soy (esp. soy oil) hidden in things.0 -
I thought i had IBS also but turns out it was anxiety. i feel for you folks, i really do0
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I've had a sensitive stomach ever since I was little, and started becoming educated about food intolerances and such a year or two ago. I've stopped eating cheese and milk and ice cream etc. for the most part, and my acne completely cleared up and my depression got a lot better. Apparently lactose can affect serotonin levels, and whenever I eat an exorbitant amount of starch and cheese my pupils get huge and my mom says I go a little crazy! haha. I still eat Greek yogurt, but because of the bacteria and stuff and because it's strained, it's fairly easy to digest. I still have a little treat from time to time, but any time I eat lots of ice cream I break out, any time I eat lots of cheese I get a pretty severe stomachache and crazy eyes. Fortunately there are lots of alternatives nowadays such as vegan cheeses/ice cream and almond/soy milk. I also thought a gluten intolerance might be possible, and I really don't eat much. I eat granola and oatmeal and sometimes cereal, but that's about it. I hardly ever eat straight up bread, but it's more of a personal preference than anything I think. I guess moderation's key and I just don't overdo it because of stuff I've read about it. To me it was more about well-being than weight loss, but I do suppose it's made me less bloated and has made me feel better, which inspires me to eat better and be more conscious of my choices anyway! 0
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I have IBS. It's lame. I have a medication for when my stomach randomly spasms, but other than that I just deal with it. I'd love to hear what some people have done to control it through diet.0
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IBS, Lactose Intolerance and Gluten sensitivity here.0
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I had blood testing done (Igg) to test for food sensitivities which is different than allergies. Bad part, not recognized by insurance so you have to pay for it yourself, pretty pricey but so glad I did it. Had to remove at least 28 foods from my diet that caused me problems and most of them I was eating every single day. All good for you, healthy foods such as Asparagus, broccoli, lemons, all melons, all gourds, vanilla, both bakers and brewer's yeast, bananas, cauliflower, kale, peppers (all), pinieapple, giner, eggs (yolks and whites) carrots, cherries, apricots, white potatoes (no biggie), tomatoes and am gluten free. After removing these foods within 48 hours I felt amazing and my physicals clues cleared up, my lips stopped turning red, blistery, burning, etc. I have been able to lose 15 lbs, sleep better, poop everyday, etc. I am under the care of a dr. too. I would never have know to remove all these foods. Good luck with getting everything under control.0
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I had an intolerance to milk for about a month due to a stomach virus that I got. Now I know what people go through with this type of condition. It sucks! I couldn't eat or drink anything with lactose/lactate, whey, casein, or any other milk protein. Luckily mine was temporary (it could have become permanent) and I've just recently been able to eat milk products in smaller amounts again. There is so many hidden milk proteins in foods that you'd never suspect, like lunch meat and some of my Rx meds. Who knew?
Those of you who have to deal with this for the rest of your lives have my utmost sympathies. I've walked a mile in your shoes and don't want to do it again, EVER!
Losing whey and casein and greek yogurt as a staple snack and post workout protein source was my biggest obstacle. I have to rely on egg whites, so I am constantly cooking. Ugh. I miss my protein shakes.
Yep, I've finally had to come to the realization that even whey doesn't do my tummy good. I have zero dairy in my diet (sometimes even almond milk makes my stomach hurt). I really watch my calcium, and if I'm really low I take a woman's multi-vitamin. I eat soy cheese, although there is a coconut cheese out right now that I can't wait to try. No more protein shakes for me, so I eat hemp hearts and chia seeds. It's a pain keeping your macros in order when you've cut out an entire food group, but being able to eat without having digestive issues is nice. I also have a huge intolerance to coffee and most caffeine, man does that suck on a Monday morning, but I drink tea like it's going out of style. If you need any help with recipes and ideas, feel free to add me, I cook daily.0 -
I had an intolerance to milk for about a month due to a stomach virus that I got. Now I know what people go through with this type of condition. It sucks! I couldn't eat or drink anything with lactose/lactate, whey, casein, or any other milk protein. Luckily mine was temporary (it could have become permanent) and I've just recently been able to eat milk products in smaller amounts again. There is so many hidden milk proteins in foods that you'd never suspect, like lunch meat and some of my Rx meds. Who knew?
Those of you who have to deal with this for the rest of your lives have my utmost sympathies. I've walked a mile in your shoes and don't want to do it again, EVER!
Losing whey and casein and greek yogurt as a staple snack and post workout protein source was my biggest obstacle. I have to rely on egg whites, so I am constantly cooking. Ugh. I miss my protein shakes.
Yep, I've finally had to come to the realization that even whey doesn't do my tummy good. I have zero dairy in my diet (sometimes even almond milk makes my stomach hurt). I really watch my calcium, and if I'm really low I take a woman's multi-vitamin. I eat soy cheese, although there is a coconut cheese out right now that I can't wait to try. No more protein shakes for me, so I eat hemp hearts and chia seeds. It's a pain keeping your macros in order when you've cut out an entire food group, but being able to eat without having digestive issues is nice. I also have a huge intolerance to coffee and most caffeine, man does that suck on a Monday morning, but I drink tea like it's going out of style. If you need any help with recipes and ideas, feel free to add me, I cook daily.
How does caffiene affect you? Just curious...0 -
I had an intolerance to milk for about a month due to a stomach virus that I got. Now I know what people go through with this type of condition. It sucks! I couldn't eat or drink anything with lactose/lactate, whey, casein, or any other milk protein. Luckily mine was temporary (it could have become permanent) and I've just recently been able to eat milk products in smaller amounts again. There is so many hidden milk proteins in foods that you'd never suspect, like lunch meat and some of my Rx meds. Who knew?
Those of you who have to deal with this for the rest of your lives have my utmost sympathies. I've walked a mile in your shoes and don't want to do it again, EVER!
Okay, I'm not completely over it yet. I ate a bunch of Caramel candy last night and am paying the price for that now with nausea and diarrhea. Ugh! And oops! That's what I get for cheating on my diet, I guess.0 -
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How does caffiene affect you? Just curious...
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Same way dairy does...severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, nausea. I have tried everything, and caffeine just doesn't sit well. No more skinny lattes from Starbucks, that was the hardest thing lol I've tried diluting coffee, different kinds of caffeinated teas, nope, still get the poops. (FYI, steak does this to me as well, i can have 1 bite of steak, but after that it's hell)0 -
I have Coeliac Disease x0
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I think I have this... how did you get diagnosed?
I have been gluten free for 2 years but that alone does not help. I know that if I eat VERY low sugar and certain VERY clean food I do well. If I stray I gain weight so easily and have all kinds of trouble.
Would love to hear more of the specific diet.
Hello, its diagnosed by a hydrogen breath test, which is the same as how lactose intolerance and SIBO are diagnosed. Google "low fodmap" diet... it has changed my life. it has made me realise, wow, ive had digestive issues for a lot longer than I thought. I feel your pain. I feel like all I have to do is smell the wrong food and I gain weight!!!
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I have IBS, cant do dairy, and also just found out I have hiatus hernia0
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How does caffiene affect you? Just curious...
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Same way dairy does...severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, nausea. I have tried everything, and caffeine just doesn't sit well. No more skinny lattes from Starbucks, that was the hardest thing lol I've tried diluting coffee, different kinds of caffeinated teas, nope, still get the poops. (FYI, steak does this to me as well, i can have 1 bite of steak, but after that it's hell)
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Caffiene is one of those strange things that affects me in all sorts of ways. if im having IBS C it actually helps me but I cant have it past midday because I cant sleep and if I have more than 3 cups of coffee I get D0 -
How does insulin resistance affect you??Hi there! I don't have your exact issues, but I have to take a medication for insulin resistance (metformin) that can cause pretty severe digestive issues if I eat certain foods. The good news is when I eat pretty cleanly (lots of veggies, lean meat, some fat but not fried foods or things like that) I feel well, and my diet does well. The bad news is when I stray from my diet, I get hit with the double whammy of bad news on the scale and time in the restroom. Sigh. What kind of questions/issues is your situation raising for you?0
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