Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: AHHHH SO MUCH PAIN!!!

First of all, I just want to say I'm so sorry you're having such bad cramping. Do you have any tea available? It does sound like you're having cramping from gas and spasms and peppermint tea will help with pain. I also recommend getting some sort of heat patch (the kind that stick to your underwear) that you can wear at work. I always try to have one in my purse in case of emergencies.

There are a few things in your diet that could use changing, and it seems that you're already aware of that so I'm not sure how to help. If you're anxious about your diet, I don't want to make you more anxious. But two things that jumped out at me are salad (lettuce) and feta cheese. You could use a better SF base -- the four bagel chips don't seem like enough and they might contain HFCS. If they're safe bagel chips, I'd go ahead and eat them but also take a SFS, like acacia, before the meal. Feta cheese is also a problem for most IBSers, because it's still milk and I think feta cheese is pretty high in fat (30% and up).

Shredded wheat is whole wheat, and whole wheat is probably the most difficult form of IF for IBSers. I'd recommend trying a whole oat cereal (like Cheerios) instead. Also, regular Rice Krispies contains HFCS (which causes gas) -- I'd also check those bagel chips for any HFCS or added fat. I think there's now an organic Rice Krispies and it might not contain any HFCS.

I hope this helps. I actually think you're making great progress with your diet and I hope you have success getting over your anxiety about carbs.

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