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Hi - There are lots of individual variations with IBS, but there are also some fundamental dietary guidelines that affect just about everyone the same way. HansSolo sent you the link to that info. Refined wheat flour is quite likely to help you (and everyone else with IBS) because it's a great source of soluble fiber. You'll hear from tons of folks on this board that white breads, pastas, pretzels, tortillas, and other foods made with refined wheat flour are their safe staples. What's especially great about these foods is that their soluble fiber foundation allows you to safely add in insoluble fiber (from, say, whole wheat or fruits and veggies) without trigger an attack.

If someone is very sensitive to all forms of wheat, in any quantity, that could actually be a big red flag for celiac (a gluten intolerance disorder), which is often misdiagnosed as IBS.

- Heather

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