Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Why does it take so long for IBS C?

Well, I don't think anyone on the Board I've heard about did things right the first time, so I wouldn't worry too much about that. Heather's guidelines are great, but there's still a lot of trial and error involved. (I can't tell you how many times I ate stuff with whole wheat in it before I finally admitted I just can't handle any of it at all.)

As an IBS-D, my problem with the diet is that it's too easy to just eat soluble fiber - not really the best idea for health - so there are tricky spots on both sides of the aisle.

As for being intimidated by the balancing act, just do the best you can. If you feel like you're not getting enough SF or IF or whatever, you can always post questions, ask for help. I try to think about just eating normally within the bounds of the diet: eat the IF foods you like, just be sure to get SF in first and take your SFS.

Take care.

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