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I've been on a strict EFI diet for the last week, with similar symptoms to what you're experiencing (constipation, gas, bloating). I'm starting to discover certain triggers for myself as my gut stabilizes. I now realize that garlic and pears make me feel worse, but peas do not (as long as they are eaten after lots of SF). I don't think you will find any overnight fixes to the gas and bloating. I'm starting to see an improvement as I follow the diet, and use the tummy fiber in a low dose as directed. I've also discovered this week that moving around is key to helping with gas. After eating a peeled pear (after my high SF lunch) and ending up almost doubled over with gas, I made a decision to find activities that required standing and moving around for a while. I even went for a walk with my dog. It helped tremendously. Yoga stretches can help move gas through as well. Try ones recommended by Heather as a starting point. The fennel tea really helps with gas too.
Above all, I'm starting to learn it is about patience. Stick to the EFI diet (and avoid anything else you know you should) and don't expect it to help you feel completely better right away. It's slow. I will tell you that compared to how I was feeling last Saturday, I've made noticeable progress. Good luck!
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Thanks-- I think a big problem of mine is that my symptoms seem to be the worst right after lunch and I can't get up and walk around (I've definitely noticed that movement is good too) because I am at work at that time and I am sitting at a desk all day.
Sometimes-- when I exercise I feel so nauseous that I have to stop. Does anyone else have trouble even trying to do moderate exercise. I used to run marathons! Now I'm lucky if I can get through 30 minutes at the gym without feeling bloated and like I'm going to vomit!
Thanks for your help. I really need to work on my patience with this...
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IBS-C, GERD, Lactose Intolerant, "Allergic" to Legumes (Soy!), Tree Nuts.
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Yes Penney! I know what you mean. 30 minutes of moderate exercise for me on the treadmill is so hard! I have to break up the minutes like 10 minutes here, then 10 minutes later etc. The times will very depending on how bad my symtoms are that day. I can't do 30min in a row or else I come thisclose to vomiting . I really struggle with gas/bloating/constipation too. I have bloating and gas 24 /7 . It has really made my stomache look like I am with child. I have noticed that the symtoms are a little better recently since I have been taking a probiotic for almost 2 months ( bio k dairy free) and I have decreased my fructose intake too.
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