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FODMAP LACTOSE-FREE DIET STOPS IBS
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Low FODMAP Diet
17 May 2012
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome was diagnosed this year after symptoms interrupted my return to full-time work. My quality of life deteriorated at a rapid pace. The registered gastroenterology dietician at my local hospital listened when I described the horror of a loo situated in the middle of the office at my new job. My frequent visits to the bathroom was obvious to my co-workers and this embarrassed me.
I wanted to fast during the day to stop the diarrhoea and wind. She said what I needed was more freedom in what I was choosing to eat and awareness of what was causing my gut discomfort. She handed me two booklets about Fermentable, Oligo-saccharine, Di-saccharine, Mono-saccharine and Polyols carbohydrates or FODMAPs and IBS. My heart sank. I looked through the booklets and saw some of the foods to avoid were firm favourites of mine, such as ethnic foods. Fruit like apples, peaches, and mangos. Vegetables including avocado, okra, black-eyed peas, spring onion, asparagus and garlic.
A breath test was organised to confirm if I had a problem with lactose. I turned up at the clinic having fasted the previous evening and was given a solution to drink. I blew hard into a machine, at intervals, over a couple of hours. The reading was noted each time. My result was high. I had a problem with lactose. The first few weeks eating and using low FODMAP products was tough. I found even mouthwash and toothpaste with sorbitol caused gut grumbling noises.
My lactose-free FODMAP foods were specialist and expensive. But I continue to buy the products and eat the foods suggested in the green booklet to ease my digestion. I emailed the dietician questions numerous times. She was helpful but busy so I joined this online support group to chat and share with others. Get in touch and comment. I’d love to hear from you. See my daily FODMAP breakfast, lunch and dinner on Twitter @denisemsemple. Find out what does or doesn’t trigger my symptoms when reintroduced.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome was diagnosed this year after symptoms interrupted my return to full-time work. My quality of life deteriorated at a rapid pace. The registered gastroenterology dietician at my local hospital listened when I described the horror of a loo situated in the middle of the office at my new job. My frequent visits to the bathroom was obvious to my co-workers and this embarrassed me.
I wanted to fast during the day to stop the diarrhoea and wind. She said what I needed was more freedom in what I was choosing to eat and awareness of what was causing my gut discomfort. She handed me two booklets about Fermentable, Oligo-saccharine, Di-saccharine, Mono-saccharine and Polyols carbohydrates or FODMAPs and IBS. My heart sank. I looked through the booklets and saw some of the foods to avoid were firm favourites of mine, such as ethnic foods. Fruit like apples, peaches, and mangos. Vegetables including avocado, okra, black-eyed peas, spring onion, asparagus and garlic.
A breath test was organised to confirm if I had a problem with lactose. I turned up at the clinic having fasted the previous evening and was given a solution to drink. I blew hard into a machine, at intervals, over a couple of hours. The reading was noted each time. My result was high. I had a problem with lactose. The first few weeks eating and using low FODMAP products was tough. I found even mouthwash and toothpaste with sorbitol caused gut grumbling noises.
My lactose-free FODMAP foods were specialist and expensive. But I continue to buy the products and eat the foods suggested in the green booklet to ease my digestion. I emailed the dietician questions numerous times. She was helpful but busy so I joined this online support group to chat and share with others. Get in touch and comment. I’d love to hear from you. See my daily FODMAP breakfast, lunch and dinner on Twitter @denisemsemple. Find out what does or doesn’t trigger my symptoms when reintroduced.
good to know that it is helping so many of us out!
