International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders
Effects of FODMAPs on the Gut – Fluid Changes and Production of Intestinal Gas There is new evidence that suggests that the benefits of a particular diet depend on the gut microbial composition. We need a better idea of what a specific diet does to the gut microbes and microbial metabolites, and how these substances […]
Personal Story
Anonymous Personal Story: Managing IBS at 15 Living with IBS is not fun, and it has made me need to make many lifestyle changes. I am 15 years old and I am currently on a low fodmap diet. I know that you arnt supposed to stay on that diet for long, but my stomach really […]
Personal Story
Anonymous Personal Story: Managing IBS at 15 Living with IBS is not fun, and it has made me need to make many lifestyle changes. I am 15 years old and I am currently on a low fodmap diet. I know that you arnt supposed to stay on that diet for long, but my stomach really […]
Personal Story
Anonymous Personal Story: Finding Relief from Debilitating Symptoms through a Low-Fiber, FODMAP Diet In my early 40s I had episodes of stunning “gas pains” in my lower left gut which I later realized were episodes of diverticulitis. I also began to develop a tendency toward constipation, but never due to hard, dry stools. I also […]
Personal Story
Anonymous Personal Story: Finding Relief from Debilitating Symptoms through a Low-Fiber, FODMAP Diet In my early 40s I had episodes of stunning “gas pains” in my lower left gut which I later realized were episodes of diverticulitis. I also began to develop a tendency toward constipation, but never due to hard, dry stools. I also […]
Diet – An Important 1st Step in IBS Treatment
DDH Chat
2021 April DDHChat: Eating with IBS IFFGD – introductory tweets and remarks: The views and experiences shared by our participant are their own and do not reflect the official positions of IFFGD. Each patient is different. Always consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian (RD) on a diet treatment plan that is right for […]
Personal Story
I’m a46 year old female sitting in a hotel room with painful symptoms of ibs. I’ve been working with a g.i. Doctor who suggested I look into a low Fodmap diet. I did, and symptoms greatly improved! It’s been tough eliminating foods and introducing them- results will vary and it gets confusing. I recommend using […]
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Rosie’s Personal Story: Digestive Issues I’ve had digestion issues for a few years now. I am 72 years old. Most of my problem is bloating, looking pregnant. I was put on a low FODMAP diet and I also am lactose intolerant. What to eat? It’s been very difficult lately and if I want to go […]
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Carol’s Personal Story: ” I can look 5 months pregnant from eating absolutely nothing in the day.” Hi my name is Carol and I have suffered from IBS for about 12 years now. The hardest part for me and still is the accepting I have it. It impacts the quality of your life so much. […]
Personal Story
Rosie’s Personal Story: Digestive Issues I’ve had digestion issues for a few years now. I am 72 years old. Most of my problem is bloating, looking pregnant. I was put on a low FODMAP diet and I also am lactose intolerant. What to eat? It’s been very difficult lately and if I want to go […]