Suggestions re book on IBS

Hi there,

For many years, I had IBS along with my fibro, until I had a huge flare of what I thought was IBS that turned out to be Ulcerative Colitis.  It settled down after a couple of months on the medications the dr dx'd.  However, I still had some rumblings of IBS and always the notion and awareness of something going on in my belly.  Not hurting exacting, just something.  Then I read Shari Lieberman's book called "The Gluten Connection How gluten sensitivity may be sabotaging your health and what you can do to take control now".  In a nutshell, it is a very well written book and asks you to try a gluten  and dairy free diet for 2 weeks.  Well, I tried it and felt much better.  After 2 weeks, I added back in the dairy as the author suggested and still felt great ( dairy not being the problem)  I have been gluten free for almost 2 years now and no more IBS symtoms, no more feeling of "something going on down there in my belly".  I lost about 5 pounds and the bloating in the belly area diminished some.  So, that's my story.  Gluten free worked well for me and I wouldn't go back. 

Yo-yo

Eating for IBS and The First Year: IBS by Heather Van Vorous.

Here's the link to her website. There's a great forum there too.

http://www.helpforibs.com/

Before you go gluten-free, I would suggest trying Heather's IBS diet. It worked perfectly for me. Plus taking Metamucil and Bentyl (dicyclomine) a prescription anti spasmodic.

Hi,

You asked about gluten free products.  I have tryed some of the frozen bread products and wasn't impressed with the taste.  I have a bread machine and I buy a bread mix by Glutino called Gluten-Free Pantry Favorite Sandwich Bread Mix.  It is quite good, slices easily and isn't crummbly.  I slice it up and put it in the freezer in smaller portions and just pull it out to make toast or a  sandwich.  Also, Bob's Red Mill makes gluten free products and the cornbread is very good as is their buscuit and baking mix.  I also freeze those.  The only thing I really miss is pizza, as I haven't found a gluten free one that tastes good to me. 

Actually, if you eat at home most of the time you don't feel at all deprived.  Eating out is a problem at fast food places as most everything is made of wheat or coated with it.  I basically order salads at fast food places.  If you go to a regular restrauant, you shouldnt have much problem.  Steak, fish, potatoes, vegies and salads are available.  Just ask if you arent sure if something might have gluten.  All in all, I really don't have a problem with being gluten free and I don't miss the bloating and the noisy, full, weird feeling in my belly. 

Yo-yo