IBS is No Fun, But Low Carbing makes it Tolerable***********

[MocaGirl]

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I'VE SUFFERED from IBS for over a Year now and i MUST say it has to be one of the Worst things I've had to endure. I know that might sound dramatic but it is very true. :mad:

I have to try to be Stress Free (ha!!) and keep my emotions intact at all times.


I feel for anyone who has to live with this but the Good News is Atkin's has helped my Body by alleviating some of the symptoms of IBS. :roll: :roll:

It seems to be more under control and I don't feel so OUT OF CONTROL, ever since I took charge of my Eating, my stomach is thanking me!!!!!!!!! :wave:

[Songstress]

Hello! I was reading your post and was interested in the fact that low-carbing has helped IBS for you. I am 21 and have had IBS since age 10 when I was diagnosed.

I just startedlow carbing 3 days ago. What does it do to help??

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[nsmith4366]

Yes, was diagnosed with IBS about 2 years ago. Low carbing stops the cramping, constipation/diahrea, bloating & pain and gas that can come with IBS. Sounds like so much FUN huh? Certain foods really HURT me passing through my intestines, no kidding before...now eating low carb - no problem.

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[MocaGirl]

was right Songstress about alot of the Symtoms subsiding after Low CARBING. First Off, I just wanted to say bummer for having IBS since 10 years old. That must of been hard!!!!!!!! At 23 it's hard 4 me now.


Anyhoo, since I've been on Atkin's (1 month today!) yeah, I feel a heck of alot better. I DONT wake up bloated and gassy.

I feel "empty" more often and don't have the Heartburn when I eat. It's been a Blessing Really.


Well, I hope your journey is as sucessful as mine is so far, IBS is no picnic but it can be managed through diet and healthy lifestyles!!!!!!!!!

Good Luck


Jessica :roll: :wave:

[Harley]

just checked out a site on IBS and was a bit gobsmacked at the recommended foods/diet. Mind you Im not that surprised as these are things that were recommended to me but for me they are completelly the wrong foods. I have also heard something similar from other sufferers.
High fibre? Are they crazy? Have these people ever experienced IBS? Low carb has helped me so much, I dont understand why we know how low carb can help and high fibre can make things worse and doctors dont? Im not completely free of symptoms but dont suffer every hour of every day.
I think it's such a shame that all these people are suffering (as we have until now) and the medical profession is making them feel worse and not better. (Im not surprised here and not naive, i have been dealing wth dodgy doctors since I was12, have found 1 or 2 good ones thogh, to be fair)
Anyway, feel quite strongly about this and just wanted to share.
Feel good folks

[FAM]

So does anyone else have IBS and an intolerance to milk? (Also, another family member is allergic to nuts). What can I eat? So many options include dairy or nuts---Thanks!

[snkhoward]

I have had IBS symptoms since I was teenager, but never really diagnosed until a year ago. I have also been lactose intolerant since I was 16.I do find that this WOE helps, sometimes more than others. Unfortunately lettuce has always been a big trigger for me. I don't have any problems with cheese or sour cream or things like that. probably because they are not high in the milk sugar lactose as milk is. If I drink a glass of milk...watch out!
So maybe in moderation, you will not have the problems you think you might have with dairy products. I hope not because they sure add some flavour to this WOE. Although it seems many people blame cheese for their stalls...

[Rosebud]

Wow!
I've been here for 10 days or so and have only just now discovered this section.
I, too have IBS as does my SO who is also low carbing with me.
AS I read the posts above I could only empathise. Been there done that.
My main problem is (was?) gas, intermittent diarrhoea, gas, bloat, gas and sometimes the most appalling urgency. Did I mention Gas? MY poor old SO leans towards constipation, and pain.
In the 11 days since we've started this WOE, I've been virtually symptom free apart from a touch of constipation. Actually having one "normal" bathroom visit a day is something I hadn't done for over 10 years. :thup:
My SO has had one minor (for him) episode of pain that settled relatively quickly with 1 Colofac tab.
And of course the doctors, what do they know? Neither of us has struck one who seems to really understand how IBS works.
"Eat bran" is the usual suggestion.
This is getting a bit long-winded, sorry.
So, anyway, what I'm trying to get to is that when I was thinking about doing Atkins, I was terrified of the IBS reaction. You see in the past, my (our) IBS triggers have been high fibre vegies, cream, cheese and butter. LOL!
If only I'd known that it was the carbs I was eating, in combination with the dairy at least, that were the problem! I've had plenty of dairy with no probs (except for when I overdid the cream but that's another story...) since doing Atkins.
I searched the net for info on Atkins and IBS and straightaway found 2 entries on IBS boards who declared their IBS was all but cured since starting Atkins. That was enough for me, and here I am.
I'm delighted to read that others are also feeling better IBSwise!
I wish you all unbloated, pain free etc tummies!