Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: you guys are great w/so much knowledge

Let's see,

First, there is a wealth of info in the book, EFI (recipes, what to eat when you can't eat anything, supplements, soluble and insoluble foods...etc.).

Second, you might be swallowing air when you drink water. And a lot of people have trouble digesting there food when they drink a lot of fluids at the same time as eating. Many people leave about half an hour on either side of meals w/o fluids and drink just enough while eating to make it comfortable.

Third, I rarely eat out but when I do I simply explain that I have a very strict diet and need my food prepared a certain way. You can just say you have food allergies, it's easier than explaining IBS and they'll never know. There is also info on how to order out in EFI. I'd wait until you're confident about how to eat properly before eating out, though.

Did I miss anything? Just ask if you have more questions.

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