Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: week on the diet, no progression

Some people have trouble with cornmeal however give it a try and see how it goes. Oatmeal is not wheat. I have regular oatmeal for breakfast every morning with 1/2 banana. Careful of instant oatmeal because it can contain additives.

I believe Benefiber made with guar gum and no sweetener is available in the Netherlands. If you find some check the ingredients because they use different ingredients in different countries. In Canada they use inulin which is not IBS friendly while in the US & UK they use wheat dextrin which is IBS friendly. You might also ask your pharmacist about products that contain calcium polycarbophil. It is a synethetic soluble fiber that has been used successfully by some individuals with IBS.

It is a good idea to slowly increase soluble fiber supplements.

Keep us posted on your progress.

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