Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Support Group

Irritable bowel syndrome is a common intestinal disorder that is characterized by bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhea, cramping, and constipation. Typically no abnormalities appear during standard medical testing, and so irritable bowel syndrome is identified by the symptoms. Although irritable bowel syndrome can cause serious discomfort, the intestines are not harmed.

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heart513 08/13/2007

Is lettuce a common no-no for IBS? I had salad this week and got IBS and wondered- I've been so good about what I eat what is going on? And a friend told me about the lettuce. So survey

deleted_user 08/13/2007

I can not eat lettuce either. I used to work at a senior meal program, and I know alot of the seniors did not eat lettuce, stating it is too hard to digest. And for me I defanitally can not touch the stuff. It gives me a very sour stomache. And of course the dreaded trips to the bathroom.

deleted_user 08/13/2007

well i happen to luv lettuce and its a big no no w/ my ibs i cannot digest it so dats my verdict

heart513 08/13/2007

thank you so much! In a way, I'm glad it is just my IBS and not something worse, although I am going to go to a doctor and get checked next month when I get better health insurance. Love you all, stef

JillyT 08/14/2007

I can't eat iceberg lettuce either, it goes right thru me. But I can eat Romaine lettuce with no trouble. Give it a try. I also can't digest corn. When I have a flare up a lot of stuff doesn't get digested...

deleted_user 08/14/2007

I have lettuce just about every day, and it has no effect on me. In fact, it helps to keep me regular. I seem to be an odd one in here that my IBS causes more constipation than anything else.

JillyT 08/14/2007

Some people respond to IBS with constipation (NOT my problem) and others go in the other direction. Many times when your doesn't digest something it can be a sign that you have an alergy to it. It's the bodies way of getting rid of it as fast as possible

deleted_user 08/14/2007

I usually have problems with lettuce too. But not always. It's a hit or miss, but for the most part, it's not good for ibs. And it's sad b/c salad is probably my favorite food:( IBS sucks!!!!

deleted_user 08/14/2007

I guess there advantages to both - constipation means you can go out without worries, loose bowels mean you're not clogged up.

I try to find that delicate balance...fiber and ruffage helps.

deleted_user 08/14/2007

Hi, i dont do lettuce, or broccli, that would double me up for days. Being loose is horrible, thats what stops me going out, not being in control of toileting is where the anxiety comes in i think. I couldnt imagine what it must feel like to be constipated. Is there anyone who has anxiety constipated? ( scuse me for asking)

heart513 08/15/2007

I have constipation and anxiety

deleted_user 08/15/2007

I have anxiety, and I have chronic constipation. When you have IBS, you're on one extreme or the other. I only have the runs when I have an IBS attack. Most of the time, I'm on the other side.

I had lettuce on my sandwich yesterday, and I had Fiber One in the morning. By evening, I was going freely.

deleted_user 08/15/2007

Thanks for those answers, that intrigues me. May i ask that if you are out and become anxious? are you likely to need the toilet? even though you are constipated? For us with D, its a nightmare, i just wondered if it is the same as the circumstances are different.

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