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Yogurt is nasty for IBS. Dairy wrecks havoc on IBS. Lactose is not the only issue--dairy proteins are hard on the system.
They can make you either D or C. They can cause horrible cramping and bloating.

There are many calcium rich alternatives. Remember, we are a culture with a bizarre cow-food habit.

Yogurt is a trendy food. For optimum probiotic benefit just buy probiotics. They have way more potency and won't ruin your day or week.

Kate, IBS-D.

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Wind has some good points - usually most soy products really don't affect the taste of foods too badly either, especially depending on the type of food. Like some prefer vanilla soy milk when making a smoothie...or chocolate when they want chocolate milk.

I was told by my doc that I could try taking Lactaid if I thought I might digest regular dairy. Ask your doc about it. But dairy appears to be one of my worst IBS cuplprits. It's prob just best to incorporate dairy substitutes as much as possible, if you can afford to. Good luck. It's tough for me to avoid dairy, I love dairy! :'(

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XOXO from lil' ol' me. (IBS-C, mood disorders, etc., etc.)

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