Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Dear Heather.. I know you're really busy, but....

Hi!
I've been having problems with food allergies and intolerances for awhile, and it's a challenge. I really sympathize.

I have a lot of food allergies/intolerances, and I'm still trying to work through all this. It seems that there can be degrees of intolerances, and reactions can be "dose related." So you might be able to tolerate a food once in awhile, but not all the time. I've tried doing a lot of this on my own, and it's just too complicated. I think a doctor or nutritionist may be necessary, at least for awhile. Finding the right one can be tricky though. They have to understand food allergies, intolerances, IBS--everything!

I have to admit that I sort of got this all under control at one point, but as time went by, I got a little rebellious about it. I started adding in foods that were questionable. Plus, I am gluten intolerant, and there's hidden gluten in all kinds of things. So I was getting gluten regularly without realizing it. And now I'm a mess again!

Heather's been very helpful in giving me suggestions to work through this, and she really understands how we each have different sensitivities. I've gotten good info from several other list members too.

Hang in there, and post your allergies and intolerances. There are lots of people here who can offer good suggestions.

Judithg

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