Hi...This is my first post to the IBS Board. I have used this site to help me over the past 5 years. I don't have insurance, but 3-4 years ago I had a colonoscopy because of my first symptoms of IBS. (Which I'm deducing I have...since the colonoscopy was clean...) The doctor told me he saw nothing. I oscillate between diarrhea and constipation. More on the diarrhea side though. I have used Heather's tips for extreme flare ups and right now the past month, I cannot eat any raw veggies (like a salad) at all even at the end of a meal. My fiber consists of avocados, bananas, soluble fiber (such as white bread), potatoes white and sweet, rice etc. (those recommended). However, I need to incorporate more greens (kale, swiss chard, green lettuces etc.) I do this now by making soup, but, I was going to invest in a 'Vita-Mix" which grinds food (similar to the NutriBullet but a little more powerful) so I could have strawberries and blueberries. At this time, I can't eat, nuts (ground or otherwise), anything with seeds or skins (I always peel). I can't even eat apples (peeled)...which is a new development. I buy organic as well. My thought was the VitaMix because it grinds foods on a cellular level, that I would be able to digest this better, however, there is a lot of fiber in a green drink made by VitaMix although finely, finely, ground. My thoughts were maybe by "cushioning" my colon/stomach with organic white bread, I could try a small amount of a green drink and slowly build up to where I could have it in (not huge amounts) but maybe 4-5 ounces. Also I could make almond milk and receive the benefits of nuts which I miss so much in my diet. I am 61 years old and never had problems with foods until about 5 years ago under dire stress...(big surprise... haha...that this occurred...which is so common...). I know stress is a huge factor, however, from what I've read they don't really know except that there is a brain/colon miscommunication. Any help at all would be highly appreciated. I am stumped and need to get more greens in my diet to start healing this problem. I drink fennel and ginger tea which seems to help especially the ginger...or is this not a good thing? I love ginger in foods. I also like garllic powder and turmeric (which I read is a anti-inflammatory herb)...I know this is a long post, but there's a lot of unanswered questions. (Peppermint tea is not one I seem to do good with...) I read cinnamon helps you digest as well. And that ginger is good...but I seem to crave it..is this too strong? Again, sorry for all the questions. Also am overwhelmed with the info out there...i.e., any sort of wheat bread, organic etc has been modified since the 1970's and should be avoided, however, sometimes that's all I can eat! And in case I didn't make it clear about the VitaMix to make green drinks...will that be too much fiber or can you handle it (as I mentioned it) in small amounts with IBS. Thank you in advance to any advice.
Edited by Health22 (01/17/13 11:12 AM)
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