Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Fecal Fat Test-Can I Get Through It?

I'm not sure you can get through this without being sick the entire time - I couldn't. You could try eating nothing but Soluble Fiber in addition to the fat - that might help a little assuming it wouldn't make the test results invalid.

I'd treat this like the flu and - if you work outside the home - be out sick the three days of the test and assume it would take me three days on the Break The Cycle Diet afterwards - with lots of hot peppermint tea and/or anti-spasmodics - to get my tummy calmed down again. If you're D, I'd also be sure to stock up on some Imodium for the days after the test is over.

Also, I did a quick Google search on this and although there wasn't a lot of information, one source said the test required 3 days of high fat before the test and then 3 more days of high fat during the collection period. (web page) Internet information isn't always the best, but you might want to double-check with your doctor about this.

I'm sorry you're having to go through this - it sounds miserable - but if it detects a problem you need to deal with, it will be worth it in the long run. And you may turn out not to have IBS after all, but something easily fixable.

HTH. Take care.

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