I need some hope
#317811 - 11/02/07 07:55 AM
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david8463
Reged: 10/19/04
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Loc: Florida
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For many years, I have controlled IBS-C through eating safe foods, especially loads of white rice and rice pastas, in addition to peas, carrots and chicken (ground and breasts), ground turkey, and fish. Things have changed, as I am now experiencing stinging and burning in my arms and legs which has not been officially diagnosed but may well be fibromyalgia. I see a neuro and gastro and they are running tests.
After loads of reading, I discovered the "inflammatory factor" of foods, and so I have begun to screen all my meals by their IF numbers. It's an effort I make even while at work, looking up numbers and making choices.
However, I am finding that what was once safe for IBS must now be set aside because of their IF number, which I get from the Nutritional Data website. Grains, for instance, are highly inflammatory.
So...once again, my weight has plummetted, because, in the course of trying less inflammatory foods, the IBS pains kick in.
Does anyone know of a diet that is both anti-inflammatory and IBS safe? I've read many writings online and they run the gamut: from "eat red meat" to "avoid all grains." Please help me to add weight and work against the inflammation.
David
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Since you have IBS-C, you might be able to handle a less floury diet - I'm not familiar with the IF numbers, but if it's leading you towards more vegetables and such, you might be alright. I've read some evidence for sugars and starch triggering an inflammatory response, so if you can get your SF from veggies and supplements, you might be headed in the right direction.
Of course, wait for the fibro diagnosis. It might be something else, something that allows you to keep up with the IBS diet that's been working for you so far.
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jaime
ibs-a (mostly d) // vegetarian
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