Just ordered the teas and acacia powder
#372781 - 04/11/16 06:27 AM
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Recently diagnosed with IBS, varying from D to C and back and forth. It's really taken over my life, and my doctor isn't very available (or even seems to care very much...) so I've taken things into my own hands and found this site. I just ordered both teas and the soluble fiber powder. How long, on average, does it take to get things back on track in my guts, using these? I'm at the point where I'm scared to eat! Thanks for the help!
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May I suggest that you also order Heather's books. Following her diet has completely turned my life around. Also, when I am in the middle of a flare up just eating soluble fiber for several days as Heather suggests is really the only thing that helps me. I also alternate between IBS C and D.
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I have been following a FODMAP and modified FODMAP diet since November. It's incredibly restrictive though, and difficult to follow when it's just me in a family of 4 that can eat so few things.
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Hi Vanessa!
The teas should help very quickly - use the fennel for bloating and gas, the peppermint for pain and spasms. If you've got it all just brew them together in the same cup.
The fiber will take longer to resolve diarrhea/constipation as you have to increase your dose gradually. If you need detailed directions please email us at help at helpforibs.com and we'll get you tons of info
If you're afraid to eat, go to the "what to eat when you can't eat anything" for a few days to get stable:
http://www.helpforibs.com/diet/what_to_eat.asp
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Hi - make sure you're doing that with a dietitian who knows both FODMAPS and also IBS as well, as there are other diet concerns to take into account.
You want to make sure you're only restricting your particular determined FODMAP sensitivities, and even then in the least restrictive manner needed to keep your gut calm.
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Thank you! It's good to know I can brew the two teas together, as well. I can't wait to try them.
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Also, any suggestions for good (safe for IBS) sources of protein that aren't animal-based? I don't eat meat, but do eat seafood.
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Seafood is safe, egg whites are safe.
If you slowly add in beans/lentils (soy milk counts) your gut will get used to the raffinose (bean sugar). If you have FODMAPS restrictions for beans/lentils account for those, but if you don't this will be pretty easy.
Try adding 1/4 cup soy milk a day for a week - that usually does it. Then soy in all forms is a safe protein, and you can add in well cooked (pureed if you want) beans and lentils.
Red lentils disintegrate when cooked, and are usually well tolerated. Blending white beans into a dip or spread is also good.
Just start slow with beans and lentils - most Americans don't eat much, so they have no raffinose tolerance. That's an easy fix though!
Oatmeal is also decent for protein, and you can use nuts in smaller quantities, finely ground. Or add a little nut butter to soluble fiber foundations.
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