Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: New with IBS how to work out the triggers

One way to find a trigger is to eliminate all common triggers from your diet for a period of time and then slowly introduce them one at a time. However, you have to remember that the effects of a trigger may not be noticeable for a few hours or even 2-3 days after eating it. Also, some triggers are cumulative i.e. they don't effect you until after you have consumed the offending food a few times.

However, having read you recent posting you might start by removing high insoluble fiber found in brown rice and bran flakes and substituting soluble fiber foods. And high fat and dairy found in pizza are common triggers. You can learn more about the problems with these foods if you read Heather's dietary guidelines.

Good luck

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