Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Coffee in the AM, D in the Evening?

It is well known that foods that are high in insoluble fiber such as raisin bran can make IBS problems worse. Raisin bran would give me D and severe cramps within a short time of eating it.

You might enjoy reading the editorial in a recent edition of a well-known GI research journal title Fiber, FODMAPs, flora, flatulence, and the functional bowel disorders [such as IBS]. Among other interesting things the author says "In fact, a number of contrarian studies, which had been largely ignored, had suggested that favorite sources of dietary fiber such as bran and other cereals, and vegetables and fruits, might actually aggravate symptoms in IBS. The symptoms that appeared to be aggravated were flatulence, bloating and abdominal pain."

You might find it worth while reading about Heather's Eating For IBS diet starting here paying particular attention to difference between soluble and insoluble fiber. You may find that if you reduce consumption of high insoluble fiber foods that the D and discomfort might significantly decrease.

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