instant oatmel

I started eating instant brown sugar oatmeal for the last 4 days and last night i had such a stomach ache i ended up having diahherea in the middle of the night last night and this morning?  is that to be expected?

msm,

Oats contain more soluble fibre than any other grain, resulting in slower digestion and an extended sensation of fullness, Oats lack many of the prolamines found in wheat however, oats do contain avenin and Avenin is a prolamine that is toxic to the intestinal mucosa of avenin-sensitive individuals, and can trigger a reaction in those with celiacs...Oats are a soluble fibre and soluble fiber prevents and relieves BOTH diarrhea and constipation....

soluble fiber means that it dissolves in water (though it is not digested). This allows it to absorb excess liquid in the colon, preventing diarrhea by forming a thick gel and adding a great deal of bulk as it passes intact through the gut. This gel (as opposed to a watery liquid) also keeps the GI muscles stretched gently around a full colon, giving those muscles something to easily "grip" during peristaltic contractions, thus preventing the rapid transit time and explosive bowel movements of diarrhea as well.

So I'm guessing that more than likely the instant oatmeal full of all kinds of un-necessary additives and sugars and possibly sugar substitutes is what is causing the issue for you *unless you have Celiacs and don't know it yet*....if you don't have Celiacs, buy the oatmeal that your have to cook not the instant kind and add a little honey (better for you than brown sugar which is just white sugar mixed with molasses) and then see how it goes.

is says 12 grams of sugar.

I had it for breakfast for the last 4 days and no nothing else but water.

msm, here's a link that breaks down soluble foods vs insoluble foods for an easy reference for you...

http://www.healthyeatingstartshere.com/nutrition/soluble-fiber-vs-insoluble-fiber

msm! junk food is so wrong for so many reasons, but with IBD it's crucial to eat well.
I agree with some of the others, instant oatmeal is loaded with crap, real oatmeal is wonderful stuff and it soothes me when I'm flaring.
Good luck, but lay off the junk!

Though instant oatmeal isn't the greatest especially for those with uC...I would tend to think that the burger and fries may have done it to you more than the oatmeal. Just a thought.

I'd be more worried about the Wendy's and steak and fries than a bowl of oatmeal. I agree with Old Hat re: steel cut oats. They're so much healthier and yummier.

lol...nice for you and sounds absolutely yummy, but I would be in total discomfort from the entire meal. With soy milk...omg...

A burger and fries wouldn't cause me any problem..but depending on how much fat and how much I ate...it might cause loose stool.

So, just to add that oatmeal, while soothing to some, can definitely cause loose stool, extreme gas and discomfort.

msm...can you maybe do a boiled egg and toast in the morning instead? 


q

Wel msm are you usually low on fibers in your diet?
increasing rapidly the amount of fibers in anyones diet can cause lots of gas, and more frequent runs to the loos.
If you digest well wendys then maybe fibers are a bit more tricky for you.

I had a friend with chrons and he managed fast food lie theres no tomorrow but one salad? hes be long gone to the loos for the day!
For some it doesnt make sense but is there any such thing as making sense in UC sometimes?

Quincy: well we may not agree on food but now we agree on enemas! awwwwww

Maybe cream of wheat?
or instant quinoa.  High in protein and good fibre.  I have NO problems with it, but haven't had it for breakfast.  definitely even I'd try it...


LOL tournevice..so true! enemas rock (except for those who cannot use them (covering butt here..punny).

q

I just added hot water and that was it..It was maple and brown sugar flavored. No milk, lactose intolerant.

http://www.quakeroats.com/products/oatmeal/instant-oatmeal/maple-and-brown-sugar.aspx

So do yo have the packet are their additives, I looked it up is this a 43gm pkt and is the information similair to this:

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Packet (43g)
Amount per Serving
Calories 160
Calories from Fat 18.0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g
3%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 270mg
11%
Total Carbohydrate 33g
11%
Dietary Fiber 3g
12%
Sugars 13g

Protein 4g
8%
Est. Percent of Calories from:
Fat
10.8%
Carbs
79.5%
Protein
9.6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calories needs

It is high in sugars if this is the one but I could not find the exact ingredients, do you have them?

mum of 3

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/thedailyplate/nutrition-calories/food/quaker-instant-oatmeal/-maple-26-brown-sugar-15-oz/#ixzz1ivEDRwfU