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Posted 9/1/2017 3:23 AM (GMT 0)
Hi
Has anyone tried the fodmap diet usually for IBS? I am having a ton of gas, bloating, loose stools but not blood. about 3 stools per day. I already avoid dairy. my labs are all good on remicade and imuran so my GI thinks my sx maybe from IBS. I've only done the diet for a couple of days but have seen no change (and maybe an increase!) in the excessive gas. If it does not work I may get a scope to verify if there is any inflammation that the labs don't show and if so switch remicade to entyvio. The Fodmap diet is very frustrating and I had to give away 1/2 the food I have around as it is not compliant with the long list of foods to avoid.
I'm trying to date and meeting up with someone for a couple of hours is fine but I can't imagine having a close relationship with the crazy amount of gas I have! Ha the dog does not seem to mind!
Posted 9/1/2017 8:51 PM (GMT 0)
FODMAP diet helped me with gas, which can be a big deal with active UC. But I don't think it did anything for inflammation, blood , etc.

Strict adherence is pretty limiting, and might keep you from getting nutrients you need for healing. But I don't think strict adherence is necessary. Small amounts of FODMAP foods produce small amounts of gas, so you can adjust your intake based on your symptoms.

I see the FODMAP diet as a bandaid, not a treatment for UC. Digestive enzyme supplements might also help.
Posted 9/2/2017 5:33 AM (GMT 0)
I did the FODMAP diet strictly for 5 weeks prior to diagnosis when the docs were still telling me it was IBS.

While I did have less gas on it, overall I got much worse on it. I think because it made me slightly constipated, and forcibly constipating yourself with UC usually doesn't end well.
Posted 9/2/2017 5:36 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for sharing your experiences! I definitely don't think it will heal my UC or allow me to stop medications. So far it seems like I am having less gas by avoiding onion, garlic and maybe beans as well as all dairy (no lactose free yogurt for me). I'll have to watch what adding back gluten does.
Posted 9/3/2017 1:20 AM (GMT 0)
I tried the diet about 2 years ago at the request of my GI doc. I'd say my gas decreased after a couple of weeks but it wasn't like I was crazy gassy to begin with. I had similar food results as you are having.
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