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Not everyone is okay with oatmeal, but it doesn't mean you can't handle IF. Try having different IF's, but incorporate it slowly.

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You need to give it time.

Have you tried a fruit smoothie yet?

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[Note: I'm D, not C, but here's my advice anyway ]

Like Kate, spinach is one my safest IF sources too. Remember that everyone's a bit different when it comes to which sources are safer than others.

Naturapanic - I really think you need to add more IF, and then you need to stick to it, be patient, and relax. Don't worry about switching your SFS now, just stick with the Benefiber. If you're C, you need to add more IF because you really are not eating enough (I eat way more than you do!) Remember that adding IF should be at each meal - not 2 cups of spinach at one meal!!! That would kill me. Have 1/2 cup 4x a day instead. Also don't be afraid to add fruit. There is very little fructose in fruit compared with fruit juices. (There's more in cider than in applesauce.)

Think about ALL you meals this way:

SF + IF + protein

ALL your meals should have a source of each, with a little more SF than IF and plenty of protein (to help you out in the gym).

Other than that, plug your diet into fitday.com if you're worried about not getting enough protein or calcium - it will tell you with numbers much better than we can here. (For protein, since you're weightlifting, you should be aiming for 0.8-1g protein per lb of bodyweight per day.)

Also, yes you're probably still feeling the cleanse. Think of your gut like a system or a factory or something. It needs time to get working again. The longer you go without disrupting the regular work - eating triggers, doing a cleanse, stress, loss of sleep etc. - the better it's going to work for you. And yes it might be the drug you're taking too. (Doctors are not always completely knowledgeable about how sensitive the IBS gut is.) If it is though (and I'm not saying that it is, it just might be) that just means you're probably going to have to be a bit more patient and diligent.

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had a lot of fiber, a lot of soluable fiber, and the c gets worse today, I am baffled.

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This is because you need IF too! You're not getting enough! SF is very important, but IF is just as important. It's all about balance and finding what the right balance is FOR YOU (it's different for everyone).

Remember: SF + IF + protein

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I know fructose bothers me because when I eat foods containing high fructose corn syrup, I feel a lot worse.

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Perhaps I am confused.
I just read the labels on Benefiber, Oat Bran, Applesauce, Peaches, and Rye Bread.
Benefiber has 3 grams of Dietary Fiber per serving This is all SF
Oat Bran has 5 grams of Dietary Fiber per serving This is about half SF and half IF
Applesauce has 1 gram of Dietary Fiber per serving SF
Peaches have 1 gram of Dietary Fiber per serving If these are canned peaches (without the skins) then this is probably all SF
Rye Bread has 2 grams of Dietary Fiber per serving I *think* that this is mostly IF with some SF, or maybe more like half and half, not sure...

Because I thought Dietary Fiber=Insolubale Fiber, I am getting over 30 grams.
Am I missing something?
The reason I kept adding Oat Bran was because of the Insoluable Fiber, have I made a misconception?

Yup Is it clear now though?

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Naturapanic - I just though that Kate gave you some really good advice here and wanted to make sure you (re)read it and took it to heart

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Honestly, I think you need a little variety in your diet. I think you should include small doses of IF at all meals, accompanied by SF. Just eating the same thing, daily, can put you in a "rut." Your body will protest/rebel--it's just nature! You're doing great, but with IBS, time and sensitivity is required. I think, also, that you could benefit from hypno. You do not sound like you are enjoying what you are eating. You sound (and I'm using my intuition here, so tell me if I'm way off base), as though you are tense when you are eating. This kind of psychic energy while eating is very detrimental for IBS. It is insulting to the gut. Breathe deeply, surround yourself with loving energy. Eat in a relaxed frame of mind.

Seriously, I do not think you are safely incorporating IF into you diet and I see you going in circles obsessing. I have IBS-D and I incorporate more IF in my diet. I think, you might do better trying to incorporate IF from a diversity of fruits/veggies versus grains. Maybe you're eating too many oat-based products? I find IF from fruits/veggies easier to tolerate, personally.

I'm sorry--I hear your frustration and I see how earnest you are for positive/desirable results--effective IBS-C management.

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I really hope it is the Serequel, I just don't get the regression.

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What about that breaed that has 5 grames of fiber per serving? Here is the list of ingredients in order:
water, whole wheat flour, soy fiber, wheat gluten, high fructose corn syrup, yeast. contains 2% or less of each of the following: corn bran, wheat bran, soybean oil, fish oil, salt, soy flour, calcium sulfate, cultured whey, vinegar, monocalcium phosphate

My problem is I need to add the soluble fiber to my diet. Almost any carbs I eat are insoluble which would maybe be ok if I had IBS-C, but I have IBS-D.

Thanks

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Not saying that you are, but *some people* (myself included) have difficulties with corn. I cannot eat corn as a vegetable (i.e. frozen or canned corn, corn on the cob etc.) at all without getting violent D. I can't eat a 100% corn cereal like corn flakes or corn chex (or baked corn chips even) without getting pain and bloating. (I'm generally ok with cereals that are only part corn, like Crispix.)

Just a thought. Maybe try leaving it out for a week and seeing how you do?

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I really hope it is the Serequel, I just don't get the regression.

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I'm sure that this is definitely part of it. Meds (i.e. meds for things other than IBS) can make dealing with IBS difficult. Instead of getting frustrated though, you should take this as meaning just that this setback is not your fault. It does not mean you're doomed though. It probably just means you have to give your gut some time to adjust. If you are concerned though, maybe talk to your doctor to see if you can change meds for one that's not consipating? (I'm not sure whether that's a good idea or even an option for you right now though of course.)

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Spinach causes problems with a lot of people.

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