Hello @mythmara and welcome to Mayo Connect. It looks like many Connect members, @gussie, @researchmaven, @emo and @brotherchuckles80, understand what you are experiencing. That is the great thing about this forum, members can share their experiences. Several years ago, I started a discussion group on this very topic. Here is a link to that discussion, https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/fodmap-eating-plan

I was told to follow the eating plan for one month and then add back in foods to see what might trigger my symptoms. I still keep gluten at a minimum as well as milk products. There are various foods that I avoid because I know they are "triggers" for abdominal discomfort. As you work through the FODMAP plan I would suggest that you keep a food journal, so that when you being to add in various foods, you can be more aware of the triggers that cause discomfort or symptoms.

Here is video about the FODMAP eating plan and the presenter is a Mayo Clinic Registered Dietician.

I would like to hear how you are doing. Will you keep in touch and let me know how the FODMAP eating plan is working for you?