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Thanks for your response Emma. I went through aperiod (which seemed like years but was probably about 9 months) of avoiding gluten and in particular Wheat products and didn't see any improvement in my diarrhea. I tried a low-carb diet abd became my local butcher's best friend, eating everything from lamb to turkey to guinea fowl to rabbit. That didn't improve things either and I had some awful attacks for a while. After discovering Heather's books I decided to try Wheat products for me which was a huge relief (though I was very worried about the possible consequences) as I could now walk into a bakery, here in Paris and actually ask for a baguette like everyone else. I have to say that personally, I have seen a real improvement and though I have noticed an increase in wind, I can live with that as before the wind was diarrhea.
I have to be careful now, not to overdo the baguettes (of which there are about 10 varieties in my bakery down the road -baguette � l'ancienne, baguette de campagne, banette, fl�te ...). I could eat them all day having deprived myself for so long. One thing I have to say is that I still hesitate in trying pasta as I seem to have some memories of horrific diarrhea afterwards. I also seem to have trouble with potatoes- anyone else?
Before I go, I also want to comment on how, here in France, compared to at home (England) IBS isn't talked about at all. I'(m sure it exists but there is no literature whatsoever. I'm not saying that the French have healthier digestive systems or aren't affected by stress (I think the French take the most anti-deppressants and calmants in Europe) but one healthy thing that the French do (or at least, healthy according to Heather's diet which I think is healthy too) is they always serve the main meal with a basket of baguette. They also often eat a salad in between the two or three courses and they definately take more time over their meals. I'm so lucky as for me, Heather's diet is really easy to follow. I simply nibble on the bread before the meal and it has worked every time. I have also been able to gain some much needed weight as now if I feel hungry, I can nip into a bakery. This was really difficult when I had cut out gluten.
Well, that's all for now,
Claire

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