Gluten Foods-bad,Soy-Good? for IBS

 

 Hi there,

           I have been suffering from IBS,have gone through the normal Colon check procedures i.e.: Colonoscopy, Upper/lower GI, Blood work..conclusions were GERD,MILD DIVERTICULOSIS,AND IBS.
 Given that the popular synopsis for this condition,they say,is Stress,Anxiety,and also Diet,to control the Cramping and painful inflammation of the colon, I would like to know if anyone has heard that IBS sufferers should adhere to a Diet such as a Celiac Diet,meaning the absence of GLUTEN.

   For me, trying to find the right foods to eat on a daily basis,is still quite frightening,meaning that almost anything I eat makes my stomach feel weird,then the cramping starts.

  

    I have been trying to research this online,but so far, I've had a lot of mixed messages on whether the protein in WHEAT FLOUR Gluten, is indeed a Trigger food or not. OR whether Brown Rice is better than WHITE rice for IBS.
  

   I'm also finding out that a lot of people are finding that this condition (IBS) is a Big moneymaker to sell high priced cooking books and Hypnotherapy books,and food products are extremely taking advantage of this as well. 
 

    Don't get me wrong, I'm all for free enterprise and all,but since this IBS condition is Stress and Anxiety related, we certainly don't need more stress on top of it.
 

    Granted,everyone is certainly different on what medications and diet to control this condition works well for them,but just wanted to know if
anyone out there has discovered if NOT eating all-purpose enriched flour as opposed to a Gluten free flour has had any impact on their condition or not.

 

I stopped all dairy,carbonated drinks,caffein (coffee,tea) gaseous veggies-brocolli,cabbage,onions,etc., drinking SOY milk and YOPLAIT yogurt for the active cultures.

 

Just wanted to know if anyone has trouble with Gluten or Soy. 

Thank You!  

 

 

 

How does one get tested for overgrowth of candida?

for me, YES!
i have been gluten free for a few months now, i do drink soy milk/soy ice cream, but i eat yogurt (stonyfeild) and some cheese without problems. it used to be that all dairy bothered me, so i just cut out certain things and take lactaid when items have butter or tons of cheese.
HOWEVER i had a bacterial overgrowth and after having the antibiotics i am a lot better. i still maintain my diet though and have been "normal" for about 3 weeks now.
i have a new GI who mentioned that they are doing studies on IBS and bacterial overgrowth, apparently for many sufferers they need a particular antibiotic. i am not a supporter of huge drug companies but i was on an antibiotic that worked only on the small intestine (Xiafaxan) it is usually given to those with travlers diarrhea or E-coli, (i am not sure if i can say all this on this site, sorry if i broke forum rules, feel free to edit me Dbab and 7lil) but i am feeling better.
i too am into the alternative healing weirdo voodoo stuff, and i have read a lot about japanese diet, apparently the japanese don't have as many digestive issues as americans or other countries. so i have hightened my rice intake and even tried eating seaweed. but i have cut out a lot of greasy/fatty/gluten foods and there is a difference for me. and my husband is exposed to my diet as well and has no complaints... if you want specific brands i have tried let me know... gluten free is expensive--but i haven't had to throw away anymore underwear since... best of luck and take care
--bunny

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what would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?

Bunny, you can write and promote any product/med/etc. (except for an illegal drug) you want - as long is you're not trying to push and sell it for your own benefit.

Thanks for thinking of the Forum Rules!  Forum Rules

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