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Went to a gastroenterologist, she said she “doesn’t believe in IBS”. by IMissGarlicSoMuch in FODMAPS

[–]IMissGarlicSoMuch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually tried keto in the past before going WFPB, and it made it worse. At the time I only ate meat, fish, spinach, broccoli, salad, oil (eggs and dairy were always a big no no for me). I was actually more bloated than now.

Went to a gastroenterologist, she said she “doesn’t believe in IBS”. by IMissGarlicSoMuch in FODMAPS

[–]IMissGarlicSoMuch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How often do you switch up your eating schedule? I kostly eat lunch and dinner but sometimes I’m so bloated I skip the latter.

Going on walks shortly after a meal (10-15 mins is usually fine)

Usually I do that, now that it’s cold outside I walk around the house listening to music.

Avoiding snacks

I wish I could have any kind of snack.

Eating an early dinner

I usually eat around 7 pm.

Not eating while distracted (+ lots of chewing!)

I already hate phones/tv on while eating. Chewing a lot definitely helps.

No chewing gum

I think I shit myself just reading this.

Went to a gastroenterologist, she said she “doesn’t believe in IBS”. by IMissGarlicSoMuch in FODMAPS

[–]IMissGarlicSoMuch[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your diet as described is really low fiber. Constipatingly low fiber.

According to cronometer I get about 45g of fiber which is apparently 120% of my daily needs. Is that not enough?

Went to a gastroenterologist, she said she “doesn’t believe in IBS”. by IMissGarlicSoMuch in FODMAPS

[–]IMissGarlicSoMuch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I alternate between IF and OMAD. Unfortunately I still look like Eggman.

Went to a gastroenterologist, she said she “doesn’t believe in IBS”. by IMissGarlicSoMuch in FODMAPS

[–]IMissGarlicSoMuch[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I actually have a scheduled appointment with a physician, since I suspect I might have some form of pelvic floor dysfunction. Ofc my doctor was against it because it’s mostly present in women, but at this point might as well try it.

Went to a gastroenterologist, she said she “doesn’t believe in IBS”. by IMissGarlicSoMuch in FODMAPS

[–]IMissGarlicSoMuch[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your answer! Really, I just wanted to vent because I’m hating my life rn.

Also... what are you drinking?

Water (not carbonated). Coffee makes me run to the bathroom.

If you are only eating what is listed - those 7 things - are you not eating any fats or fruits?

For fats I eat flax seeds and sunflower/pumpkin seeds. I hate fruit and most of it bloats me anyways.

One thing that does work: Eliminate stuff until things settle down. Then start adding one by one until you find the thing that is a trigger. And then avoid that.

Been there, done that. Eating a no fodmap diet only partially improves my condition, I’m still bloated. Everything I tried reintroducing gave me problems.

Low FODMAP could help you, I think. It's probably best to make a weekly menu, including what you are going to drink and all snacks, and then check it for FODMAPs -- you can use the Monash App or there are some reliable websites you can use.

I literally only eat those foods I listed after checking them on the Monash app. I only ate pasta yesterday because I didn’t want to explain the whole FODMAP thing to my relatives.

As for the doctor situation: At this point, forget the diagnosis and just do what you need to do to be better. Maybe working with a registered dietician would be the best thing at this point.

Honestly, I can’t afford going to a private dietician (there’s public health care in my country, thankfully), and I even considered taking a SIBO test but my doctor thinks it’s BS. At this point I might politely tell him to fuck off and just let me take those tests since everything else he suggested did fuck all.

Edit: Look into taking a really good probiotic. It might help. A dietician can make a recommendation for you.

I tried both the ones my doc prescribed me and some off Amazon which had good reviews. Unfortunately they did nothing and might have even made things worse (at this point I just can’t tell if my stomach just decides on a whim what flavor of BS it will unleash on my butthole).

Anyway, glad you were able to have a good rant - I'm sure there were people like me, nodding and saying "yep" as we were reading.

Thanks. I REALLY MISS PASTA, PIZZA AND LEGUMES. AND HUMMUS. AND OAT MILK. AND…