Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: FODMAPs and infusion?

FODMAPs can be responsible for distention from gas and cramping from for example a change in osmolarity of the bowel drawing in water.

Recall that in the Gibson & Shepherd article they say "If adherence was strict, attention may be needed to modify intake of resistant starch and insoluble and soluble fiber. Other dietary triggers such as food chemicals may need to be considered, as should potential factors such as caffeine, fat, meal size and regularity." Things other than FODMAP including fat may effect bowel distention and motility.

There is an excellent write-up on magnesium NIH web site. In particular, you may find the section on "What is the health risk of too much magnesium?" of interest. It might be worth removing the magnesium for a week or two and see if things change.

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Edited by Syl (06/12/12 07:32 AM)

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