It sure does sound like your IBS is out of control. The number of BM is a good indicator of your IBS subtype. Sounds like you are more IBS-D than IBS-C.
It is quite possible that the high insoluble fiber content in such things as whole wheat tortillas, sauerkraut, pineapple, lettuce, spinach and apples (if you leave the skin on) are exacerbating your IBS symptoms. Insoluble fiber, particularly insoluble fiber in the form on bran found in things like whole wheat tortillas is well known from clinical trials to make IBS symptoms worse.
If I lived on your diet I would be in constant discomfort and pain.
It is important to remember that the IBS symptoms might not flare-up from a trigger food until 24-48 hours after you have eaten them. And the small and frequent number of BMs is indicative of too much GI stimulating foods. Have you ever tried Heather's break the cycle diet for 3-7 days? If yes, did you notice if you symptoms decreased? I see you eat dairy products. Have you had a lactose intolerance test?
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Re: Syl-Susie
The number of BM is a good indicator of your IBS subtype. Sounds like you are more IBS-D than IBS-C.
