Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Insoluble fiber confusion/crisis

Ok, I read heather's suggestions on insoluble fiber from the newsletter like she suggested I review and even though I've been on the diet for a long time it's good to refresh. So now, I'm confused b/c I want to be really anal about my eating to see if I can't get my stomach better. So, her it goes... should I avoid all insoluble for a little and completly start over (i've tried in teh past for a few days and did not work for me) or should I just be very careful with my insoluble fiber and make sure ALL are cooked or pureed? Ok but let's say I make sloppy Joe and add in pepper is it ok for them to just be chopped and cooked (of course eaten on a bun) or is this not cautious enough. Right now I think I feel just as confused as I did when I started b/c I am desparate and need to get back on track.

Also, heather had mentioned celiac to me. How do I know if I should be tested? I read article posted here and online but I just feel lost. People talk about when you're "stable" but I don't even know what that means anymore. I thought I was cautious but occasionally I like a few slices of tomato on my sandwich! I thought this was ok, I mean I had bread and carrots with it. Ok basicly I will take any advice I can get. I"m at teh point that I will do anything just to be "normal". I don't mind eating this way (I dn't find it that hard), but it's not working for me. WHY? (sorry if I've posted too much today!)

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