Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Bran...what about Oat Bran?

Hi folks...
This is my first post.
I am 39 years old and was told 7 years ago I had IBS. Almost a year ago I got ill on some antibiotics and have been on a very strict diet since. I have lost 55 lbs and have been eating veggies and protien mostly.
Now I am stating to get IBS-C or IBSc&d...
I had a painful few days, I ate a bran muffin with dates and butter. The next day I was in pain and for 2 days after that I still had cramps.

I have read Heather's book (1st year) and have been cruising around this site for a month now.
I am scared to try Heather's diet as I haven't eaten much glutne in 9 months and my ND doens't agree with Heather's recommendations..
Anyway..I assume my attack was because of the bran muffin.
Is Oat Bran safe for us?

I should add that I have been tested for most other things..not Celiac becuase I have been mostly gluten free for 9 months. I have had a CT of my abdomen...and nothing of conseqyence was found.
I suffer from gas and bloating

Thanks
Maura

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IBS-C/A, bloating and gas

Edited by Maurac (01/21/10 08:45 AM)

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