Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: I'm at a loss, need info !

Your IBS-D experiences does not sound unusual and they are similar experiences to mine when I eat foods with too much insoluble fiber or too much excess fructose. For me the pebbles and C like symptoms are usually caused by too much insoluble fiber irritating the gut causing GI spasms.

My veggies are limited to peeled well cooked potatoes, carrots and zucchini. I can eat small amount of peeled well cooked sweet potato from time to time. Fruit is limited to banana, deseeded kiwi and home extracted berry juice. I have tried V-8 and variety of other veggies juices with no success. You might read what Heather has to say about meal replacements and Ensure in particular.

Along with the tummy fiber just stick with the veggies and fruits you can eat. Don't worry about how much insoluble fiber you are eating for the moment. Later when you are stable you can play around. Lots of protein (chicken, turkey, fish, seafood, etc) and good sources of carbohydrate that are high in soluble fiber (pasta, potatoes and rice) should help you manage your symptoms and gain weight. Do not forget to include some healthy fats such olive oil on the potatoes or pasta. If you eat enough you should be able to gain some weight.

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