Coffee, Cooking oils, Colas & IBS - Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Message Board

Frustrated1 · 05-14-2003, 03:57 PM

I have been away from the boards for a while and I am glad to see these boards still have a lot of information contained within them.

My IBS episodes have drastically reduced over time, but there are weeks when I get flare ups. After tracking my new eating habits, I wanted to know if anyone has had issues with drinking coffee,

Secondly, do some oils initiate IBS reactions more than others such as Sesame, Canola, margarine et. als

Third, Has anyone had any problems with carbonated drinks.

Sarah68 · 05-15-2003, 03:17 AM

Yes, I cannot drink coffee anymore. This overstimulates the gut and I get stomach cramps and upset stomach. Also, I had to give up drinking soda, as I found the gas upset my stomach too. Bad diarrhea and stomach cramps.

I drastically changed my diet also and cut out dairy and a substantial amount of wheat, having found that I was lactose intolerant. Having done this and with a few alternative treatments too, such as homeopathy and herbal medicine, I have no problems now.

Frustrated1 · 05-15-2003, 07:20 PM

Thank you for the respoonse, we have similar conditions. awhile ago I found out that Diary is very bad for me. I stopped eating this entirely, or if I do I have Lactaid or Dairyease tablets on hand, but this is rare. Last year my system became highly aggravated by wheat. Cream of wheat, was like eating glass.

I will now cut out coffee. five out of six times that I can remember my system has been compromised.

I will see how I feel in a week and see what happens.

Has anyone had any mood swings?

Sarah68 · 05-17-2003, 08:35 AM

If you cut out caffeine it can make you feel a little irritable - exactly what it normally does to your belly and can give you withdrawal headaches. It could give you mood swings as far as irritability goes. Do it very slowly and don't cut it all out straight away or you will suffer. Cut down the amount by a few cups each day and make sure you drink plenty of water to flush all the toxins out of your system.

Good luck

cattys · 05-18-2003, 02:45 PM

Hi,
I have iBS and coffee always goes write through me. Whenever I eat oily foods they also do the same.

I hope you all have a good day.
cattys