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How do you manage daily life with IBS-D?

Digestive Health | Last Active: Oct 30, 2022 | Replies (182)

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@cindychesler

I live in Louisville KY and found a dietitian who did LEAP testing. I had blood work done and was tested for sensitivities to about 150 things. I’m quite sensitive to a few things, medium sensitive to others and no reaction to most. We then used this information to develop an eating plan for me. No soy, tomatoes, Tylenol, cow’s milk. Other foods I can tolerate occasionally. Some food I can eat 24/7 if I chose. My dietitian worked with me on good substitutes and how to make favorite dishes with substitutes. This has absolutely changed my life. At first it was quite difficult but now it’s usually a snap. Eating out is still a bit of a challenge, but it can be done. No more emergency runs for the bathroom. No more hesitating to accept invitation. No worrying about taking a long walk outdoors. No drugs. I don’t think the MDs are embracing this, but it has had a profound effect on my life. Good luck. I truly understand how you suffer.

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P.S., I had the testing done in ‘19 and have been grateful every day since.

It definitely is a behavior modification that’s necessary to eating habits. We just find it most difficult, if downright can’t, give up so many foods we loved that are no longer “good” for us.