What does SOY do to you?
#297265 - 01/19/07 08:14 AM
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Dave K
Reged: 01/08/07
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Loc: Brooklin, ON
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I'm a little confused and frustrated at the same time. As a kid I was allergic to dairy and grew up on soy milk - before it was popular. Then I apparently grew out of the allergy. Now with IBS I'm back off dairy but I have a funny feeling SOY milk (I drink SOGOOD vanilla)is giving me cramps and bloating.
Could I be right? I used to start my day with a big bowl of Corn Pops and SOY milk, and although the D wasn't that bad, the cramps and bloating made up for it.
My questions is... Do any of you have the same problems with SOY Milk?
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Dave IBS-D
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hi, I think you'll find a lot of us do.... for me I figured that I always felt so bloated after having soy products.... I switched to rice milk. why not give that a go it's nice 
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Yes, soy makes some people crampy and bloated.
How about rice milk or almond milk? Have you tried them?
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I am giving soy a break for a while to see if it helps with alleviating the cramps and bloating - I am using Rice Dream and making my own almond milk - I don't like alot of added sugars and the ones where I live have that. Debbie IBS-C
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Unfortunately soy does not work for me either- in any form. It causes bloating and gas in me. I use rice milk and it is wonderful, even in taste. This is coming from someone who used to love regular milk but had to give it up when my IBS was at it's worst. Now, I have no desire to go back because the rice milk is so good.
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IBS-A, with bloating and gas as my predominant symptoms
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I haven't had a problem with soy milk, although I don't drink it as often as I used to. I do, however, have a bigger problem with Corn Pops and most corn-based cereals - especially when it comes to bloating and gas. I'm not sure why, but I avoid it now. Currently, I stick to rice-based cereals, like Rice Chex.
If you haven't had soy milk in a while, it may take a couple of weeks to get used to it. Rice milk is another good alternative, as else someone recommended.
When you say "big bowl" what do you mean? Eating a lot at one sitting can also cause gas and bloating.
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For those of you who have problems with soy milk, do you also have problems with products like soy sauce?
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Yep, me too, if I just drink it. If I cook or bake with it I have no problem. I make my rice pudding with it and it seems okay even though I pour more milk on top. I had a glass of soy nog last night and it nearly did me in. I like Blue Diamond Almond milk much better anyways!
Best of luck!
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Cassandra
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I can have small amounts of cooked soy, ie 1tlb of soy sauce in a main dish, but can not drink a cup of soy milk. My youngest son has multipe allergies and drinks rice and almond milk. The smell of those are both so bad that I can't get past it to taste them. The smell of vanilla almond milk causes me to gag.
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I hate vanilla dairy alternatives too (gagging kind of hate).
Have oyu tried Pacific Foods Almond milk? They add almond essence and it makes for a much tastier (and smelling better) product. I don't like Blue Diamond's Almond milk for the smell and taste too.
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For me, Soya = gale force 10
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Yeah, I had a bad experience with Pacific Foods almond milk while pregnant. The smell made me vomit, with an already present distaste for almond milk and horrid morning sickness. I wouldn't dream of trying it again.
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Hey guys,
thanks for all the comments. I just started using Rice Dream vanilla, and it seems to be giving no negative side effects. Soy sauce seems to be ok. Has anyone one found a Rice version of ice cream?
Also, I seem to have an ok time with moderate amounts of sourdough bread but regular pasta is not working. Are there blood test to take that can confirm problems with wheat?
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Dave IBS-D
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Hi Dave,
Yes, there are blood tests that can be done to check for Celiac disease and stool tests that can check the rate your body breaks down food. Celiac disease is a disorder triggered by many proteins (Gluten) found in wheat and other grains. I would like to suggest you "Google" it to learn more and of course check with your physician to get accurate information. In this "gastro" world many conditions go mis-diagnosed so it's always best to be your own health advocate. Do your own research, talk to your doctor and have the necessary medical tests done to investigate what is truly going on for you.
You will find that what triggers one person's gut may or may not trigger another's. Keep a food journal that records any adverse reactions or the welcomed "happy tummy days" as well.
By the way, soy milk is a killer for me alone or with cereal. I can make a smoothie with it though. See, perfect evidence that each of our tummy's are uniquely ours to learn about 
Oh yeah, they do make rice ice cream...the name isn't coming to me at the moment but I'm sure your local health food store will be able to help you out.
Best of luck to you and remember you are not alone in this journey.
Take good care,
Alicia
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There is Rice Dream rice ice cream, but don't expect much of it  It's not like dairy or soy ice cream...
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rice ice cream
#297840 - 01/24/07 06:39 AM
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Miso
Reged: 04/20/06
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Loc: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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the rice dream is ok, there are also these rice creams made in celestial seasonings tea flavours, you can try those, or there is is hemp ice cream, i hear good things about that. Also sorbet is always a good deal, no fat, great taste but not creamy or ice cream like.
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Again,
Thanks for your advice. So most Sorbets are OK?
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Dave IBS-D
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Just be sure to take a quick look at the label. Usually if it says sorbet, not sherbet, it's ok. I believe coconut is off-limits in all forms, but just in case you decide to try coconut sorbet, some brands have milk in them. I have found that peach sorbet is the creamiest and more ice cream-like in texture. My milk-allergic 4yr old son really like raspberry with Hershey chocolate sauce (also has no milk and fat-free, but haven't tried it since my IBS diagnosis).
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Pain and gas
#298254 - 01/27/07 10:22 AM
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Nelly
Reged: 08/06/04
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Loc: Within stray mortar fire of DC
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Soy milk and tofu products give me painful trapped gas and bloating. The gas will jumpstart my D; I stay away from soy.
~nelly~
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