Re: Questions re: fructose/lactose breath tests (new, I think)
07/15/08 07:06 AM
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Zara
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Hi Emily,
I had all three tests (fructose, lactose, SIBO) done (on empty stomach) and none of them caused an attack for me. I did get bloated but it wasn't too bad, nothing like a reaction I'm likely to have from actually eating trigger foods! I tested negative for all of the above, although I know for sure that I cannot tolerate a lot of fructose (can't eat lots of honey, etc.), and I don't eat dairy anyway. With the lactose test, the reason dairy is a trigger for IBS is because of the proteins it contains, not because of the sugar lactose. The solution they give you to drink only contains lactose and not the trigger protein found in regular dairy. So I think it's very likely that you will be just fine during/after these tests. That's my experience anyway.
Good luck, and have fun on your vacation!
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IBS-C, bloating, cramps
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