Hi Jessica
It could be that your doc's trying you on a wheat/gluten free diet as part of a test for celiac disease. Was this it?
Have you mentioned Heather and her diet to your doc? It's a good idea to let your doc know about anything you're trying, so you don't get conflicting advice! Have you got IBS:The First Year? If you have, I'd take this with you to your next appointment.
When you're first diagnosed, you have to go through lots of tests to make sure that you have got IBS and not something else, so it may be a while until you can try to settle down and learn how to cope with your IBS.
However, eating the right foods regularly is crucial to control IBS, so unless you are on a restricted diet (e.g. wheat free to test for celiac), make sure you don't go without food for too long - and yes, all day is TOOOOO long! Also, losing weight very quickly is a stress on your body, so it could make your IBS worse.
I don't know about the fat content in Pretzels, but I find corn crackers a godsend (they're practically fat-free, but high in soluble fibre). Also rolls or fresh-bread sandwiches of maybe fish (tuna with low-fat mayo?), avocado, soy cheese, etc. I try and keep some soluble fibre foods with me whenever I go out, even if it's just plain bread rolls. Why don't you think about letting your principle/teachers know about your IBS, so they don't ball you out if you eat a cracker in class?
Hope this helps. Keep on posting!
Linz
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