IBS .... Just what CAN you eat?

CKgeordieinlondon

ceh209 wrote: »

I was told by a doctor to try and avoid anti diarrhoea meds if possible, as it blocks everything up for a while, and if possible to let it pass naturally rather than messing up your system. I only take them now if I absolutely have to go somewhere and know I won't make it without about 10 loo stops on the way!

My IBS is very much stress related, haven't found any certain foods that trigger it yet. But equally, worrying about it being bad when it travel makes it worse when I do travel - I'm still learning to control that!

Funny enough my doctor and nutritionist told me the opposite. I was told that it was safe to take up to 7 imodiums (other brands tablets are avaialble) a day. I used to get a repeat prescription until I found cheaper versions. i try my hardest not to take them too often but they really do help give me the confidence to go out without having to worry

Don't get me wrong I'm not suggesting your GP is wrong, mine is right. Just highlighting the different opinions.In such a complex area

I had a year of various tests, scans, endoscopies and eliminatio diets. Never really got a final diagnosis but at leat I know what I haven't got

I found the FODMAP diet really helped me find my triggers.Which turned outto be onion , garlic mushrooms and apples. Things I had always assumed were healthy so never considored eliminating them from my diet.


OP Although it doesn't seem so at the moment the good thing is that they've discovered this while he's young and hopefully get it sorted.

I agree that crackers and bread might not be ideal. and although I'm no expert I think potatoes are considored the least allergenic of foods.

Dazzle_drop

Thanks again guys!!!!
A week later and we're onto sandwiches!!!!! (Get us!!)
Re : the dry toast and crackers "blocking" him up - yes, I did think the same - but he wasn't eating them in great volume - it was just a half or a slice of dry toast for breakfast and 2 crackers at lunch ...that was to start with when we were discharged from hospital ...
Sadly, he won't eat anything chicken or potato based ... (Fear or vomiting them back-sorry!!!)
Managed to get the FODMAP book - that's my bedtime read at the moment!! Great advice and recipes!!
I will try and seek out the stress related book too!! Thankyou!!!!xxxX
Yes, that was why I asked about the diarrhoea meds, as some GP's say yes go ahead and others don't ... I just didnt know what to do tbh now we were home from hospital and trying to speak to a GP is like asking for a miracle in these parts - and I felt a bit daft asking fur an appt just to ask that but I'm pleased to report all is now A OK!! *** touches wood***
But I do thank you all for helping us feel we weren't alone!!
Blackpool - cheers hunny I shall be seeking out that herb!!!xx
Jewel - oh Jewel ... Bless you and your DS - Thank you!!!! XxX

We've an appt this week for his fear of eating too so, we may just be getting somewhere!!

But seriously guys, thank you all so much - upon discharge from the hospital, I didn't know where to turn .... I'm so glad I turned here though .... It may just seem like snippets of advice to you but to me, it was valuable information that helped us so much ....Each and everyone of you have been a little step in his long path to recovery and for that, I can never thank you enough..... xxxx

durham_mim

I have only had IBS for a few years and have discovered that anything containing lactose (found in milk) triggers it. I now use Lactofree products. Whenever I eat anything with lactose in my mouth becomes all sore and I start to develop mouth ulcers.

I also avoid gluten. I have an intolerance to anything from the Nightshade group of foods which includes, potatoes and raw tomatoes. For the past 12-18 months I have followed a low carb diet and have had no flare up since adopting this way of eating.

As a teenager you son will probably want some sweet treats, I have sugar free sweets on hand to stave away any sweet cravings and use either Stevia or Xylitol as a sugar substitute.

lantanna

I get a flare up when I have bread, broccoli, beans, a lot of fruits.


Coffee generally has major laxative effects on me first thing in the morning !!

Indie_Kid

lantanna wrote: »

I get a flare up when I have bread, broccoli, beans, a lot of fruits.


Coffee generally has major laxative effects on me first thing in the morning !!

I have IBS. GP said to cut down on the amount of fruit and veg I have.

I find that yoghurt works better than any medication I've been given.

brunettifan

Random, but black pepper triggers my IBS.

KxMx

Remember IBS is a very individual thing, what is a bad food for one might be fine for another... unfortunately the best way to find out is usually trial and error!

Neil_hall

I know this sounds a weird one, but for me [Being a IBS sufferer], Harvester brings on a attack, REALLY badly.

Im not going to go into Graphical Details,

barbiedoll

I would just like to remind those who commented on "possible eating disorders", that the term "Anorexia" when used in a medical context, simply means "loss of appetite".

Anorexia Nervosa is the condition where patients refuse to eat for fear of gaining weight etc.

I'm assuming OP's son has lost his appetite purely because of the pain of his illness, it doesn't necessarily mean that he is suffering from an eating disorder as such.

Glad that things seem to be improving though!

WantToBeSE

barbiedoll wrote: »

I would just like to remind those who commented on "possible eating disorders", that the term "Anorexia" when used in a medical context, simply means "loss of appetite".

Anorexia Nervosa is the condition where patients refuse to eat for fear of gaining weight etc.

I'm assuming OP's son has lost his appetite purely because of the pain of his illness, it doesn't necessarily mean that he is suffering from an eating disorder as such.

Glad that things seem to be improving though!

I was just about to say the same