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Posted 2/27/2012 7:23 PM (GMT 0)
Well, two weeks ago I did a hydrogen breath test for fructose intolerance, and I was called today to be told that it was positive. There wasnt a lot of information given to me, except that I was to "avoid food with fructose." As you can imagine, thats really not that helpful.

I was wondering if anyone else is also fructose intolerant, and what advice you might have for me.

Thanks! :)
Posted 2/27/2012 8:40 PM (GMT 0)
Hmmm, that's one I've never heard of.

I hope you're not real fond of fruit, then, since all fruit has it, right? Does anything else have it too?

Debbie
Posted 2/27/2012 9:59 PM (GMT 0)
As far as I know--Ive been doing a little research, but its overwhelming--its almost every fruit. The website I found for food intolerance issues (below) has a list of stuff I can eat and what I have to avoid. But I really want someone to talk to that has it and can give me pointers...
www.food-intolerance-network.com/food-intolerance/fructose-intolerance/fructose-table-in-alphabetical-order.html

And of course, all the fruits I like are on the bad list, as well as apple juice (my absolute favorite!), raspberries, cherries, and so forth. I can have pineapple, though, which is at least something I suppose. Its all so confusing and theres so much I have to avoid now! cry
Posted 2/28/2012 1:36 AM (GMT 0)
Not only fruits, but you should also look out for anything with high fructose corn syrup, and it's in EVERYTHING like processed foods. If you're very allergic to fructose, you may have to go on a low-carb diet. Best of luck!
Posted 2/28/2012 5:42 AM (GMT 0)
What made you have this test done?
Posted 2/28/2012 7:14 PM (GMT 0)
Well, my gastro had me do a test for glucose intolerance a few months ago, because she wanted to make sure that all I had was IBS and lactose intolerance. When the meds she gave me helped but did not relieve completely like they should have, that is when she ordered the glucose test. When that came back negative and I was still having problems, that is when she ordered the fructose test.

I actually had to do a barium swallow and have xrays today. I swear, whoever thought swallowing that much heavy metal was a great idea, I am wishing awful things for them. Absolutely the WORST test I have ever had to do. This test was to find inflammation in my GI tract, wont know the results until maybe tomorrow or Thursday.
Posted 2/28/2012 8:20 PM (GMT 0)
I had that test many moons ago. It sounds like it hasn't changed. Just misery. I think worse then a colonoscopy. At least you are sedated for that.
Posted 2/28/2012 10:42 PM (GMT 0)
Yeah, at this point, Id have taken the colonoscopy I think. Im feeling a little sick, probably from the Savella, but I think Im going to lay down just in case. I hate how just driving to the doctor and having a test done wears me out so badly.
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