Hi,My name is Karen and I was recently diagnosed with IBS.My problems include lots of gas,abdominal cramping,urgency and loose stool.Two days ago I began taking Elavil and wonder if anyone here has any experience with it. Two weeks ago I began low FODMAP diet and inexplicably got worse! Had diareah every night and morning for the first week. Things had settled down the last few days and was actually a little constipated. Then today I'm having a bit of loose stools again! I'm thinking it's because I ate a fair amount of chocolate yesterday and a little almond butter. I'm reading Heather's book and want to start this diet. I'm planning on slowly adding the FODMAP's while eating more soluble fiber. I am a bit confused as far as oatmeal goes. I usually eat Bob's Red Mill GF oats every day and noticed that it has much more insoluble than soluble fiber.Is it okay to eat? Also,I'm a vegan and would love any meal and snack ideas. Normally I have things like bean burritos(with brussel sprouts and brocolli on the side!) and Larabars for snacks. Obviously not the best things for IBS!Oh,one more thing,does anyone not have a problem with solid chocolate? I'll be soo sad if I have to give it up Thanks for any help! Karen
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Thanks for any help! Karen
