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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soretum 08/06/2011

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

angee7 08/06/2011

For me I have some vegetables that are not as kind as others.

They are: cucumber, bell pepper (in large quantities), onion (in large quantities), and brocolli cheese soup.

That's all I can think of right now.

soretum 08/07/2011

thanks for that. I've lost all those due to gastritis. I'm just hoping I don't have to lose any more.
Does any one have issues with apples?

angee7 08/07/2011

I'm good with apples as long as I peel them first. I can't deal with the outside skin!

soretum 08/07/2011

yeah I'm thinking I'll have to go back to peeling again and see what happens. I have another undiagnosed issue that is bothered by foods so I'm trying to keep three different food related issues happy.
Most days two out of three hold up ok!

deleted_user 08/08/2011

Did you try applesauce? It works well for me, though small sample it first because of the acid. I haven't tried regular apples yet, but I know that I don't have any issues with applesauce and haven't even when I had G.

soretum 08/08/2011

i could try making an apple sauce. Lord knows I have plenty of apples. Come to think of when I've eaten stewed apples I don't remember a problem. Maybe cooked is how I need to have them.
Thanks for the great idea.
cas

deleted_user 08/09/2011

Baked or cooked in any form and skinless seems to work well for me. Apple juice with lots of water may be okay too to try, with the gastritis.

soretum 08/10/2011

yeah I think i've eaten my last raw apple for a while. I will try one peeled before saying farewell. Thanks for the advice and support.

deleted_user 08/11/2011

It seems like brocolli seems to do me some harm and also all of the sorbitol foods I was eating before. In 2 months I've lost 20 pounds because I was afraid that whatever I ate, would aggrivate the IBS. But I feel much better and can finally fit into those clothes that were too small for me to wear. Back to the topic... it's important to keep a food log of what you are eating... very important, and what time you've eaten it. In my case, if I eat a meal one night (between 8pm-10pm), and that food wasn't compatible with my digestive system, I will know in the morning between 8am-10am because I will be running to the bathroom with a feeling of severe diarrhea but ends up being mostly gas... sorry for the descriptive visual. :)

soretum 08/11/2011

thanks people. I'm IBS c not d. I have two lots of pain I'm dealing with. One is just above the belly button and that is bothered within minutes of eating something and the other is the pain over the bowel. My GI doctor thought they could be two different issues but the stomach emptying test was normal so he now feels its all connected. Does any of this resonate with anyone here.
Each time I see this guy I come away more confused. He discombobulates me for some reason and I don't ask questions and I'm all about the questions.
Help me please.
Cas
Will now go and check out sorbitol foods. I've lost many foods due to gastritis anyhow along with the weight.

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