Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: all dairy is a trigger

Hi GaiasSong.

I know that LI is not the same as IBS. I have had more tests over the past 25 years than I care to mention. I was diagnosed with IBS by the Rome Criteria in 1980. However, I have suffered from IBS symptoms since the late 1960s and even had problems as an infant I am told. I followed Heather's diet religiously for a few months. Changing from IF to SF made a difference but many of the other suggestions made little or no difference.

The biggest breakthrough came when I removed fruits, veggies and other foods with high amounts of fructose. For example, when I removed prepared cereals like Rice Krispies that are coated in HFCS, honey and many fruits I had a major reduction in pain and D/C. With the masking effects of fructose malabsorption removed I can now identify individual triggers such as particular types of fat/oils. Lactase just allows me to eat some diary with no problems.

As a research scientist I find that anecdotal information is interesting but not particularly informative. I remember the days when ulcers were thought to be the product of stress and schizophrenia the product of up bring. Both of which we now know is complete nonsense

Strong statements such as 'all dairy products are triggers' and 'proteins whey and casein can cause severe digestion problems' peak my interest. I sure would be interested in see something in the scientific literature that supports these ideas. I guess it is just my innate scientific curiousity

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