I have been struggling for quite awhile now trying to figure out what foods, if any, are causing my IBS. First a FODMAPS/SCD mashup diet was working but I was nowhere near pain or discomfort free. I then started reading about SIBO and have gone on a completely sugar free diet (even fruit) and I am so much better now.
I am on a very very strict diet and before anyone asks, yes my doctor is aware of my limited diet and is encouraging me to eat whatever way eliminates the IBS.
Green beans (I cannot eat any veggie raw so all must be cooked)
Zuchini
Spinach
Garlic
Yellow wax beans
Butter
Olive Oil
Coconut Oil
Mayonaise (homemade)
Eggs
Chicken
Fish
Peanuts (very occasionally)
White Potatoes (NOT sweet)
White rice (very occasionally)
Seems like a boring hard to stick to diet but when you go from being in serious pain every day to not being in any pain at all (or very little pain) it is easy to stick to the diet. I can also tolerate cheese every once in awhile, but can't eat it more than once or twice a month as it causes constipation issues.
I used to eat oatmeal but since I am completely sugar free, I haven't been eating it. Could sweeten it with Splenda but trying to avoid artificial sweeteners for now.
So... have you fixed or greatly helped your IBS with diet? What worked for you?
I am on a very very strict diet and before anyone asks, yes my doctor is aware of my limited diet and is encouraging me to eat whatever way eliminates the IBS.
Green beans (I cannot eat any veggie raw so all must be cooked)
Zuchini
Spinach
Garlic
Yellow wax beans
Butter
Olive Oil
Coconut Oil
Mayonaise (homemade)
Eggs
Chicken
Fish
Peanuts (very occasionally)
White Potatoes (NOT sweet)
White rice (very occasionally)
Seems like a boring hard to stick to diet but when you go from being in serious pain every day to not being in any pain at all (or very little pain) it is easy to stick to the diet. I can also tolerate cheese every once in awhile, but can't eat it more than once or twice a month as it causes constipation issues.
I used to eat oatmeal but since I am completely sugar free, I haven't been eating it. Could sweeten it with Splenda but trying to avoid artificial sweeteners for now.
So... have you fixed or greatly helped your IBS with diet? What worked for you?