Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Possible with IBS to be EXTREMELY sensitive to soy?!?

I have been drinking soy milk for several years as I can not tolerate dairy. I started making my own soy milk last year. The soy also stopped my hot flashes, completely. This year, after being diagnosed with IBS C, I went on Heather's Diet. I noticed I still had severe cramping and gas. I went without the soy for 4 days and it went away. I tried an experiment and went strong with the soy after an absense. It was the soy that was making me miserable. Almost to the point of being physically sick besides the cramping and gas. NO MORE SOY for me. I use an herb for the hot flashes though, they came back immediately after quiting the soy. It's rice milk for me now. I am allergic to nuts, so can't use almond milk. Try eliminating all soy, and believe me, it's in EVERYTHING. I read labels and can't believe how much soy is used, mostly as an oil. I'm surprised as much as it is a high allergin. I have totally eliminated soy and it has made a huge difference in my life, though I eat a lot less foods now. It has really restricted the foods I'm allowed.

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