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safe IBS foods. I'm struggling. please help

soretum
soretum
Hi everyone,
I know that our trigger foods may be different but any experiences will be greatly appreciated.
I want to know if any of you have certain fruits or vegetables that pose problems with your IBS.
I'm exeriencing some discomfort just above the belly button after eating some foods and am doing the trial and error thing. Not sure if these pains are IBS related but any feedback would be great.
Ta
soretum
soretum
colour me red. I meant to post this on the IBS site. Of course many of us have both so any help is welcome.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hey Cas,

For me, high fiber foods and raw veggies gave me problems. That said, taking metamucil once a day really helped my overall symptoms.
You would think that caffeine and alcohol would have made it worse, but I never really noticed it having much of an effect either way. (Though I'd say to avoid those in general with your tummy issues and I know you already do.)

I'd also be careful with oats and wheat. I know you're keeping a journal, so perhaps you can get some clues. It took me a long time, but I think I've finally identified oats as a problem food for me, and I ate a lot of oat products.

Also, foods super-high in fats can be a problem... though I've done fine with most nuts. I don't eat meat, but I do remember beef and other meats giving me a lot of problems when I did. (Chicken and fish not so many problems.)

Good luck and keep us posted.
soretum
soretum
this is great. I suspect apples are causing issues somewhere in my belly and am only eating small amounts of oats every couple of days. I look forward to getting some answers to the other abdo pain I have and I know food is an issue but am having a hard time sorting it out. I think apples as I say and now maybe the almond butter. When I think I've sorted out the culprit I realise it could be something else.
I don't drink alcohol or caffeine any more as you know with the G. I'm sure the coffee would help me on the C days.