Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Dairy, wheat, or both?

I would be very weary of this advice. First of all, it doesn't take 3 months to figure out if you're intolerant to one specific food. Second, recommending to eat dairy for someone who is having digestive problems seems very wrong. Every doc I've seen has told me to cut back on dairy or cut it out completely. That includes 2 family doctors, a dietitian, a naturopath, and two GI specialists (and of course, Heather).

Do some searches online for food intolerances and elimination diets. It's pretty similar to Heather's Break the Cycle diet. Fall back on foods you know are safe, and eat only that for a few days. Then introduce a food you suspect and monitor your symptoms.

If you're trying to figure out if you have a food allergy, that is different from an intolerance. You may need to cut it out for longer than a few days. I suspect this is what the dietitian actually means for the wheat in your case. Wheat is a common allergen, but I'm not so sure it's considered common to be intolerant to it.

Maybe you could clarify with your dietitian if they are checking for food intolerance or food allergy. Also, a second opinion is not a bad idea. I've had better success with dietary advice from my naturopath than from a dietitian. It may be something to look into.

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Kat

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