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#280294 - 08/29/06 11:28 AM
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ltruss
Reged: 08/29/06
Posts: 9
Loc: Dallas, TX
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Hello Everyone. I'm new to this and I have IBS-C most of the time, although occasionally the opposite extreme occurs in full force. I've read Heather's book on first year IBS and studied this site. I've started eating more white bread, rice, etc. and exercising (running on the treadmill) for about 30 minutes each morning. I still can't seem to "go" normally, however. I've noticed on the "reports" on the message board that some IBS-C users seem to include more high fiber foods in their diet. I'm wondering if this is safe and would help my problem? I've been eating squash or mixed veggies in combination with rice or pasta, but I'm wondering if more fiber would help without hurting. I'm scared to overdo the fiber. Any tips on achieving the right balance?
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Lauren
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Everyone needs insoluble fiber. Folks with C need it even more. I make sure to get both IF and SF in every meal.
You might want to search the IBS Diet board (which has a lot of discussions about this) or look back at Heather's old newsletters about constipation (under "IBS News & Reviews"). Her books also discuss this, although I had to reread them a couple of times to truly "get" it!
--AC (IBS-C)
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Thank you for your response! I'm probably not getting enough IF - I will try adding more in with my SF at each meal. The running seems to help a bit. I'll check the diet board for more tips. And re-reading the book is a good idea - it's a lot of information to take in! Have a great day.
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Lauren
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