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Wow, I just came on these boards to research this exact question. Glad I didn't have to look too far!

On Sunday, I had a hamburger for the first time in probably a year. My boyfriend and parents have been after me to "try new things" now that I'm somewhat stabilized because of how careful I am with what I eat. So I tried a burger (low-fat lean meat, just ketchup). I have to note, I was surprised how much I hadn't missed it (I'll stick to my chicken, turkey and fish!) Anyway, my stomach felt "gurgle-y" for the next day and a half, then Tuesday evening, I had an attack. Pain, cramps and diarrhea, for the first time in a very long time. I was wondering if it could've been the hamburger because there was such a long period of time in between eating it, and having the attack (2 full days). This was the only thing out of the ordinary I'd eaten, so I'd love to get some feedback if anyone thinks that's what the problem was, and why it took so long to happen if so. I still don't feel 100% today.

Needless to say, I won't be having hamburgers again. BBQ'ed chicken burgers are just as good.

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