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Posted 2/6/2014 12:09 AM (GMT 0)
Hey, I was wondering if anyone else has tried the fodmap diet to help with IBS. My father has been helped by it, when i can stick to eating the right things i too do better but i'm curious to know if it has helped others.

For those interested, some info about the diet can be found at en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FODMAP

Also there is a very good guide from stanford university (a pdf) at stanfordhospital.org/digestivehealth/nutrition/DH-Low-FODMAP-Diet-Handout.pdf

There is lots of google-able information about FODMAPs. If anyone has tried it, or does try it i'd love to hear about the results.

Take care all.
Posted 2/6/2014 5:34 PM (GMT 0)
I've done it for awhile, and I would say it's fairly effective.

I went 1 month, 3 weeks, and 2 days without major symptoms on it, a new record for me. I had an attack three days ago and am still trying to figure out why. I would say there's a good chance it will at least reduce your symptoms, if not eliminate them. It's supposedly too complicated to just do with a rough guide, you're supposed to have the help of a dietitian. If you can't afford a dietitian, I would recommend this website:

http://www.lowfodmapibsdiet.com/

They will guide you through it for $10/month. Also, the book is helpful in explaining some of it:

http://www.amazon.com/IBS-Free-Second-Edition-Change-Elimination-ebook/dp/B007R7SPYM

Hope that helps

Jim
Posted 2/6/2014 6:16 PM (GMT 0)
I have that book, its a good one. Thanks Jim
Posted 2/11/2014 5:04 PM (GMT 0)
I am doing specific carb diet and FODMAPS mixture. I will eventually add in gluten again but not for now.

My symptoms have gone away completely. However sometimes I eat something that is on the OKAY list of foods and I will get almost immediate reactions.

It's been nearly two months with no major flare that has happened, knock on wood. I expect it will happen again some day as I know it is stress related too. The diets are working for me though. We are all different so you will have to test what works for you.
Posted 5/1/2017 9:16 PM (GMT 0)
FODMAP has changed my life! I went from having D every day for the last year to having very few flare-ups. It's a lot of work and discipline, but the gas, cramps and running to the bathroom have improved so much. I was starting to not want to leave the house and now feel like I have a lot more control over my bowels. My relationship to food has completely changed - I used to love it and now it is a necessity that I'm a little afraid of and I'm careful about everything I eat. I'm hoping that I will get to enjoy food again like I used to, but for now, I'm not sick all the time and I'm going out again with confidence. I'm so grateful to be feeling better.
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