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Chela, welcome and thanks for a great post.
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so you substitute whole grains for the white / refined ones that heather suggests. i wonder if that would be a good idea for me - i am the same as what was described, bloating, naseau, c and more c!
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Whole Grains?
#57398 - 04/02/04 04:47 PM
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Generally, most people with IBS cannot tolerate whole wheat. Everyone is different, though, and luckily a few of us are fine with it. I'm grateful I am one of them.
I have nausea, bloating, gas, etc., but no C; I'm a D.
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yes I substitute with wholewheat flour, have wholewheat pasta, brown rice, wholewheat cous cous. HOWEVER wheat is the one grain I watch I don't overdose on, or I do get gasy....I eat no more then three slices of bread in a day, if I have bread I am only allowed a little pasta / wheat crackers...anything wheaty. I try much more to eat whole oats and rice which are not as gasy! Make sure to drink a lot of water about one hour after eating the food (between meals) and it will make sure the wholegrains are washed down!
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welcome to the boards reat place to get advice and help. hang in there
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welcome to the boards. we hope u enjoy it here great support groups here and good place to come and chat,vent,ask questions u name it.
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Whole grains are often an IBS trigger. They need to be treated carefully. They are insoluble fiber and can cause attacks. Here - read this link that explains that white breads, etc. (soluble fiber) doesn't cause constipation. web page
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Welcome! For nausea, try ginger or peppermint tea. Ginger especially is helpful. Cut a slice of gingerroot the size of a quarter and put it in a mug of hot water. Enjoy! Also, sprinkle ground ginger in everything you like. Every little bit helps.
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Ana, remember we're here for you if you have questions. Chances are, someone has wondered about the same things you are. Be patient with the acacia. It can take up to 2 weeks to ease constipation. Here's a link about soluble fiber (white breads, etc.) to help. web page
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white breads and pastas and potatoes and such are soluble fiber. They'll help with both constipation and diarrhea. The catch is that you also need insoluble fiber (the bran portion of whole grains, greens, most fruits and veggies), which is a trigger, but must be eaten carefully instead of just avoided. If you're always IBS constipation, you'll likely need more insoluble fiber than someone with diarrhea. You still have to tread carefully, and incorporate these foods with soluble fibers like the white breads, rice, pastas, etc. Too much insoluble fiber, especially without that soluble fiber basis, can actually worsen constipation if you have IBS. So play around a bit to find the balance that works best for you. If you look through the diet section of the site, you'll find tons of detailed info about soluble vs. insoluble foods, why one is safe and the other is a trigger (but again, you still have to eat it), a diet faq that addresses this exact topic and more...
- Heather
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