No one actually suggested the diet, I just researched it myself and discussed it with my daughter who is a Registered Nurse. The diet is basically the one for IBS, and is called FODMAP. I found the diet at IBSDiets.org. It is very similar to an Atkins diet. As an example, I had fried eggs and ham for breakfast, with no potatoes or bread. I didn't eat lunch (which is not recommended) and had a hamburger steak with tomatoes, and a small salad with Italian dressing for supper. So far I have been able to eat these meals with far less pain in my right side. However, I just started it 5 days ago, and will update everyone after being on for a few weeks. One big benefit is that I might even drop a few pounds!

Hi @rips72,
I have been using the FODMAP diet for about a year. It really has made all the difference in the world for me. Suggestion: when you try to add a new food, a new veggie, take a Beano. My GI Doc suggested it would help break down foods. I haven't been able to eat Asparagus or onions yet without a big problem. The other thing I suggest is walking. If you walk once a day, it doesn't have to be fast or a long walk, it helps keep things moving, no pun intended.

No one actually suggested the diet, I just researched it myself and discussed it with my daughter who is a Registered Nurse. The diet is basically the one for IBS, and is called FODMAP. I found the diet at IBSDiets.org. It is very similar to an Atkins diet. As an example, I had fried eggs and ham for breakfast, with no potatoes or bread. I didn’t eat lunch (which is not recommended) and had a hamburger steak with tomatoes, and a small salad with Italian dressing for supper. So far I have been able to eat these meals with far less pain in my right side. However, I just started it 5 days ago, and will update everyone after being on for a few weeks. One big benefit is that I might even drop a few pounds

Hello @rips72          Hello, I'm glad you came to this site. Sorry to hear you were not able to get into the Mayo in Az. My initial diagnosis and symptoms sound similar to yours with the right side pain. My pain was flank pain similar to kidney stone pain. I was not able to eat and was given pain meds followed by Naproxen. The Naproxen actually seemed to cause the pain to subside. It did take about 6 weeks if I remember correctly. That was in Nov. 2014, today my symptoms have subsided, I am now asymptomatic. I was blessed to have been able to meet with Dr. Pardi at the Mayo in Rochester. One of the things I have learned is that the newer CT's are more sensitive thus there have been a greater number of possible MP cases reported. Most GP Doctors don't know what it is or how to deal with it. Have you been given any type of anti inflammatory medications? Glad to hear the diet is helping.
Best wishes,@vdouglas