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I totally know where you're coming from. I've struggled with foods and its effects on my system for a couple of years now ( I have migraines and skin rashes which are exacerbated by what I eat). I went on an elimination diet, which is eliminating most things from your diet for 3 weeks, only eating foods which are well tolerated by sensitive tummys, and then slowly re-introducing the questionable foods back in to see if you have a reaction.

I'm not an expert in this, and I would definitely encourage you to check with your doc, and/or check out some websites that suggest what to eat, since most western docs believe in medicating, not in examining which foods are triggers. Here in Seattle, Naturopathic docs are recognized by the state medical board and so I have had some wonderful guidance. Three years ago I realized I was getting sick from corn products, wheat, chocolate, egg yolks, dairy, and additives and preservatives. I've been on another one since March and discovered I react to yeast and soy too. I have heard of people having adverse reactions like you to honey,oatmeal and vinegar (vinegar is fermented, so it might be making your gas worse). Our bodies know which foods work best and tell us when we're not listening to them.

It's a real pain in the butt doing this sort of "body" work: reintroducing foods, only to get sick sometimes, but it's been worth it. I feel better overall, knowing what to avoid. It sounds like you already know or suspect what foods are making you sick too. I also keep a food journal writing down everything I eat and how I feel. It helps me see some patterns. I find many of the foods advocated for folks like us who have IBS do not work for my body and I'm having to create my own food map. Good luck Ruchie. I'm sorry you're in so much discomfort.

p.s. keep trying to eat, even if they're are little things, stick with what feels safe right now, and you might want to take some vitamins to help keep you healthy.

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