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breaing the cycle- when it starts to feel better (most people seem to say a week to 10 days, some less, some more...) then start introoducing things one at a time, maybe 1 new item a day or so... depends on symptom response- some of us get responses up to 48 hours later...

keep a food diary to help track symptoms and triggers too!

water: you need a ton, btu a) avoid ice cold water.. for many of us this is a huge trigger... b) no straws c) many people seemt o find if they avoid drinking with the meals it helps (I don't have that problem, but thats me)... so experiment some...

Pasta:

are you eating plain pasta? pasta with sauce? maybe the sauce is disagreeing with you... what type of pasta- plain or whole wheat or low carb?? how is it prepared- just noodles in boiling water should be ok... but again temp can have an issue.. and as someone else mentioned- oil int he water can be a trigger for some.. DH is getting used to stickier pasta finally because I don't get set off by it. if its at a restaurant its cooked in oil and rarely safe!

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Dietetics Student (anticipating RD exam in Aug 2010)
IBS - A
Dairy Allergic
Fructose and MSG intollerant

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