low FODMAP diet

I haven't had the tests yet either and am not sure if I will as they are quite expensive but as far as the the diet goes so far so good. 

I had 2 'clean out' preps in two weeks for endoscopy (1st one cancelled by earthquake) so started the diet post flare with a lovely clean digestive system.  I have had a VERY good week so far - no D and better than usual energy levels - so am feeling like this may be the diet for me.  I have been wheat free for a while so it may well be the frutcose/galactan side that causes me problems.

I have not cut out dairy fully at the moment as I only have milk in tea once a day and a real coffee once a day but would cut it out if I felt it would help. I also have acidophilus yoghurt in smoothies but only a couple of times a week at most.

Feel very positive as I have had contact with a GI who was involved in the testing at Box Hill in Australia and he is very good.

Hope it helps you - makes more sense for me that the SCD as the use of honey and fruit on that one just didn't suit me which again ties in well with the FODMAP.  I also like the science and medical testing behind it but thats just me :)

All the best

Lesley

Hydrogen and Methane Breath Testing for Lactose and Fructose Malabsorption

Breath hydrogen and methane tests are the gold standard for the diagnosis of lactose and fructose malabsorption. Malabsorbed sugars reaching the colon can cause an osmotic diarrhoea and produce symptoms of abdominal pain, wind and bloating following bacterial fermentation. To determine whether patients produce hydrogen or methane, a lactulose test is first performed followed by fructose and lactose tests. The three test are performed on separate days.

Hydrogen and Methane Breath Testing for Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)

High concentrations of bacteria in the small intestine result in carbohydrate fermentation causing bloating, wind, diarrhoea and abdominal pain. Hydrogen and / or Methane are used to diagnose proximal and distal SIBO using glucose and lactulose respectively.

They are quite expensive though ;(

http://www.healthyfood.co.nz/articles/2010/march/are-you-intolerant-to-common-foods/fodmap-intolerances-0310.pdf

Even so I am finding it very easy to follow and it seems to be working for me ... well at the moment anyway. 

Hopefully when I finally get to the dietician it will be easier too as she will be able to work around my other restraints like those pesky annoying strictures.

I hope the steroids and liquid diet settle down your symptoms quickly as I know only too well how rotten it is when water alone makes you run to the loo :(  Simply EXHAUSTING!

I found a wheat free, dairy free loaf of olive bread on Friday that is OK under FODMAP and was simply yummy. Certainly put a smile on my dial that is for sure. Now I just have to stick to permitted foods and see how I go. 

Will certainly post anything I think might be helpful to others and will keep an eye out for your progress as well.  Perhaps your dietitician would be interested in the Barrett article ?

all the best and just think of Christmas pud as over rated ;P

Lesley

I see Caz is in the UK and her gastro knew about it so hopefully your dietician will either know about it or at least be interested.

Are you still in Sth Wales? My FIL is goes down to Newport to see a specialist (admittedly not for crohns though) and has had fabulous care so fingers crossed you luck in with a goody as well.

Will keep an eye on your posts and hope your elimination diet works out.

Keep smiling
Lesley