sherrycanary2
04-09-2006, 06:05 AM
I have both IC and IBS. I have had IBS for many yeats. The IC is more recent.
I was in agony with IC and made radical changes to my diet because I couldn't live with the pain. I guess I had more tolerance for IBS. I have always been constipated. Sometimes i would have a bowel movement for 3-4 days. I would end up drinking a laxitive tea which would give e miserable cramps, but do the job, if you know what i mean.
I have been on this diet for 5+ weeks, and not only is my IC in remission, but so is my IBS. I am regular for the FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE :woohoo:
This is what I did/do: I eliminated caffeine, dairy, sugar( including chocolate :-(
tomato products, gluten, all processed and fried foods, and soy. I also took a month of probiotics and experimented with organic herbs.
I have a theory that years of having IBS and the pressure it causes does have an effect on the bladder, urethra, etc. Just my own theory.
What I eat: In the morning I usually make oatmeal. I add fruit and ground flax seeds. I use rice milk or almond milk. Some days I make eggs. I use 2 eggs, but disgard one yoke. That is the dairy I allow myself. I use gluten free bread that I buy at a health food store.
I try to use free range chicken and eggs, and as much wild caught fish as I can afford.
I eat a lot of vegetables which I usually steam. Occasionally I will stir fry.
I buy fresh herbs like rosemary, dill, basil, and oregano. I use a lot of lemon. Yes, I know lemon is acidic...but it turns alkaline once ingested.
My big treat is a rice cake with cashew butter and rice syrup. The rice syrup is also from health food store, and is a very good sugar replacement.
I make brown rice, and limited amounts of cooked beans. No canned, because they are processed.
I use organic extra virgin oil. Occasionally I cheat and use real butter.
Before I did this diet I would feel sick from IBS. The toxins would build up and I would get flu-like symptoms. Now that I am regular, they are eliminated.
It is a lot of work, bit sooooo worth it.
Feel free to email me about herbs I use, or whatever
Sherry
I was in agony with IC and made radical changes to my diet because I couldn't live with the pain. I guess I had more tolerance for IBS. I have always been constipated. Sometimes i would have a bowel movement for 3-4 days. I would end up drinking a laxitive tea which would give e miserable cramps, but do the job, if you know what i mean.
I have been on this diet for 5+ weeks, and not only is my IC in remission, but so is my IBS. I am regular for the FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE :woohoo:
This is what I did/do: I eliminated caffeine, dairy, sugar( including chocolate :-(
tomato products, gluten, all processed and fried foods, and soy. I also took a month of probiotics and experimented with organic herbs.
I have a theory that years of having IBS and the pressure it causes does have an effect on the bladder, urethra, etc. Just my own theory.
What I eat: In the morning I usually make oatmeal. I add fruit and ground flax seeds. I use rice milk or almond milk. Some days I make eggs. I use 2 eggs, but disgard one yoke. That is the dairy I allow myself. I use gluten free bread that I buy at a health food store.
I try to use free range chicken and eggs, and as much wild caught fish as I can afford.
I eat a lot of vegetables which I usually steam. Occasionally I will stir fry.
I buy fresh herbs like rosemary, dill, basil, and oregano. I use a lot of lemon. Yes, I know lemon is acidic...but it turns alkaline once ingested.
My big treat is a rice cake with cashew butter and rice syrup. The rice syrup is also from health food store, and is a very good sugar replacement.
I make brown rice, and limited amounts of cooked beans. No canned, because they are processed.
I use organic extra virgin oil. Occasionally I cheat and use real butter.
Before I did this diet I would feel sick from IBS. The toxins would build up and I would get flu-like symptoms. Now that I am regular, they are eliminated.
It is a lot of work, bit sooooo worth it.
Feel free to email me about herbs I use, or whatever
Sherry