FAQ Breaking the Cycle of IBS attacks?
#176185 - 05/03/05 11:52 AM
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arcangel
Reged: 04/26/05
Posts: 23
Loc: NY
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Just started to follow directions of this diet and I am into half of the first day of eliminating everything and only eating oatmeal, rice, pasta, etc..., taking the Acacia Fiber Supplement (1/2 teaspon twice daily) and drinking a lot of water. I have experienced a complete bloating and discomfort. Is this normal?! 
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I would say yes....as your body is probably not used to getting that much soluble fiber. Give it a day or 2 and the bloating should go away. Just stick with the diet and it will help! Try drinking some hot tea in the meantime to help with the bloating!
Christianne
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What if the Hokey Pokey is what it's all about???
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Hi there!
That is so normal!
Try taking 1/4 or even 1/8 tsp for a few days instead. And make sure you are eating small meals, moving around instead of sitting pretty after meals (not a marathon...but geting up and moving around...say doing ther dishes or a walk with the dog). Drinking tea is helpful like Christianne suggested. Relaxing in general is great! Also...keep a food diary if you like and write down how each food makes you feel.
keep well, and keep posting *hugs*
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Formerly known as Ruchie
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Thanks for your advice. And I will try to keep a smile on my face while I am going through this. 
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It's NOT easy what you're going through...we've all been here *hugs*
I think it's great that you're following Heather's diet and that you're posting...so I'm sending you a trophy for all your efforts 
I did not mean to belittle what you are going through and I hope you didn't think such!
Looking forward to hearing more from you soon,
Love, Ruchie
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Formerly known as Ruchie
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Oh no not at all. I just hate having IBS and I have been going through flare ups for the past 2 months on and off. I have had it for most of my life and didn't get diagnosed until I was 26. I seem to go through episodes that last anywhere from a couple of days to several months and then I can usually go for a couple of months without it bothering me. I get discouraged when I am not feeling well. I just found this website and the diet makes a lot of sense. So I am going to try my best to follow it. Thanks for your concern I appreciate it. Take care.
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Oh, good! It's hard to know what people are thinking on-line LOL 
It is discouraging...but you have a super attitude...you're gonna do great!
You take care too...  Hope your flares are over soon!!!
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Formerly known as Ruchie
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Thank you!! 
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