Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards

Hi there,

Thank you so much for writing in! I understand and appreciate your frustration and concern with stabalizing 100% and the issue about losing too much weight. There are so many factors when speaking about IBS. For example, you could perfectly adhere to the diet and if you are under stress at all, you could be set off again! So so frustrating. So, it's extremely important to also have a way to filter daily stress. I highly recommend practicing a stress relieving activity everyday. This will really help to offset a major stressful event that could put you under for weeks. Also, I would increase your acacia by 1/2 teaspoon every 5 days or so until you see stabilization everyday. Diarrhea tends to stabalize around 3 tablespoons and constipation 4-5 tablespoons a day.

I would agree that you should take some action to gain weight. If you are easily triggered by fat, can you tolerate avacados, salmon, and nuts? It's always better to eat fat with protein and Carbs. If you haven't tried this, it's worth a shot. Your diet should be around 20-25% fat. I would also eat more often to incorporate more calories in your day. Smoothies are a great way to do this in between meals.

Here are some great ideas from Heather http://www.helpforibs.com/diet/faq.asp#weight_gain.

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any questions.

All my best,
Erin

--------------------
Erin Dudley, MS, CN
Certified Nutritionist
Heather's Tummy Care / Heather & Company for IBS, LLC
IBS Education, Support, & Products
Toll Free: 866 640 4942 Direct: 206 264 8069 Fx: 206 264 8072
80 S. Washington St. #304, Seattle, WA 98104 USA

Patient Support Site: HelpForIBS.com
Wholesale Accounts: HeathersTummyCare.com
Co-Packing Services

Join Heather's IBS Newsletter Here
Join us on Facebook!
Join us on MySpace!

LEGAL DISCLAIMER - This email is not intended to replace the services of a physician, nor does it constitute a doctor-patient relationship. Any application of the recommendations in this email is at the reader's discretion. Heather Van Vorous and Heather & Company for IBS, LLC are not liable for any direct or indirect claim, loss or damage resulting from use of this email and/or any web site(s) linked to/from it. Readers should consult their own physicians concerning the recommendations in this email

Print Remind Me Notify Moderator