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Hi Barbara,

It sounds like you are now listening to your body and that is the first step. You know now that oatmeal irritates you at certain times during the day. Just avoid it altogether until you stabilize and feel better. Maybe then you can try to eat it again. I notice that if I don't eat or drink anything for a while, I start to feel gas coming on. It is very important that you stay hydrated with water throughout the day. If you do not eat anything for most of the day, your body will take a shock to any food that finally hits the stomach and colon. Maybe try munching on graham crackers throughout the day if you can eat them with no problem. Since your colon is so sensitive, try just a few bites every half hour or so. At least you are getting something in your stomach throughout the day. IBS is better taken care of with small meals and snacks throughout the day then trying to eat only three times a day. I eat every hour and a half or so.

Secondly, I noticed that you are not able to handle some of the things that Heather says are good for IBS. I guess that everyone is different and maybe you are just more sensitive than others. Just keep on trying and don't give up hope and remember to avoid those trigger foods completely.

Take care and keep your chin up

Carol

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