I cannot tolerate fiber, any good low fiber diet?

What kind of fiber is worse for you soluble or insoluble? I was reading something today about a FOD diet. I think that is what it was called. Anyway, it takes out fibers that are most irritating and tells you what kind of fibers are usually less irritating. Having no fiber can cause one to be impacted.
some types of fiber and sugar are a feast for unwanted gut bacteria. Try an elimination diet to find out what the source of your fiber problem is. When I feel bad, I go to chicken and broth, rice, lemon juice, tea....get better and then add foods in one at a time to create a balanced diet.

My doctor has had me go on low fiber diets a lot when I'm flaring. I look at a lot of labels, stay away from things I know are high in fiber. He told me to eat a lot of things like white breads and "white" pastas. Stay away from wheat products. Basically eat bad stuff, lol. That made a lot of sense I know.

I am pretty much low fiber all of the time.  No specific "named" diet, just what I have found works for me.  I read labels--if it says more than 3g fiber per serving, I will avoid it.  No fruits or veggies (I make small exceptions when I am feeling my best, but only the most cooked and least fibrous versions I can find).  I eat a lot of white bread (I like Monks bread as it is white with still some taste), chicken, pork tenderloin, some fish, rice, potatoes, pancakes!, eggs.  I avoid all nuts and seeds (but a cashew may sucker me in).  I used to eat a lot of cereal--then they started fortifying them with fiber and I had to give up my favorites.  I still eat Capn Crunch, chex or special K--I use them to replace chips for a snack.

my son does enteral nutrition and went into remission in just over 2 months. There is no fiber in it so I have to give him miralx so he does not get constipated. He has a bit of food each day but it is organic, non GMO, gluten free, low sugar, no fast food of any kind. The important thing for him is taking a probiotic.
Maybe its not just a fiber issue for you...maybe there are motility issues, gut flora imbalance...who knows but what I do know is that when I attacked his crohns from all aspects, he went into remission so fast I am still amazed. It takes dedication and education. I found that most drs know nothing really except how to hand out pills.
I am feel terrible that you have suffered for so long.

Jen77 said...
My doctor has had me go on low fiber diets a lot when I'm flaring. I look at a lot of labels, stay away from things I know are high in fiber. He told me to eat a lot of things like white breads and "white" pastas. Stay away from wheat products. Basically eat bad stuff, lol. That made a lot of sense I know.

Bad stuff are good to me, like burgers, pastas lol

HabsHockeyFan said...
I am pretty much low fiber all of the time. No specific "named" diet, just what I have found works for me. I read labels--if it says more than 3g fiber per serving, I will avoid it. No fruits or veggies (I make small exceptions when I am feeling my best, but only the most cooked and least fibrous versions I can find). I eat a lot of white bread (I like Monks bread as it is white with still some taste), chicken, pork tenderloin, some fish, rice, potatoes, pancakes!, eggs. I avoid all nuts and seeds (but a cashew may sucker me in). I used to eat a lot of cereal--then they started fortifying them with fiber and I had to give up my favorites. I still eat Capn Crunch, chex or special K--I use them to replace chips for a snack.

I do this all the time, when i am in best i increase fiber

Kmommy said...
my son does enteral nutrition and went into remission in just over 2 months. There is no fiber in it so I have to give him miralx so he does not get constipated. He has a bit of food each day but it is organic, non GMO, gluten free, low sugar, no fast food of any kind. The important thing for him is taking a probiotic.
Maybe its not just a fiber issue for you...maybe there are motility issues, gut flora imbalance...who knows but what I do know is that when I attacked his crohns from all aspects, he went into remission so fast I am still amazed. It takes dedication and education. I found that most drs know nothing really except how to hand out pills.
I am feel terrible that you have suffered for so long.

Thanks for the advice, i will try your recommendations.