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Irritable Bowel / Low FODMAP
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 2013-09-04 10:48 PM |
 78 |  Subject: Irritable Bowel / Low FODMAPI've had problems with digestion for the last 18 months and been to various doctors. Finally have a diagnoses of IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). I can't really eat any type of sports drink, sports bar or high sugar "sport" food. These are loaded with things that make my stomach very irritated and painful. I've been eating bananas, potatoes, ground corn/chia biscuits, gluten free bread with peanut butter or jam. I've just been getting my salt intake from the salted potatoes and drinking water. However, I'm looking to get a bit more variation in my diet when training and racing. I'm also looking to get carbohydrates into my water some how so I don't have to carry and eat so much solid food. Anyone else have any ideas? Food or drink wise? Bear in mind I cannot take gatorade/powerade or coca cola from aid stations. |
| 2013-09-05 10:49 AM in reply to: Flying Kiwi |
Champion 6503    NOVA - Ironic for an Endurance Athlete | Subject: RE: Irritable Bowel / Low FODMAP Are there any types of sugar that you can tolerate? Infinit uses a mix of sugars, which many find more tolerable. |
| 2013-09-05 10:26 PM in reply to: pga_mike |
| 78 | Subject: RE: Irritable Bowel / Low FODMAP No fructose or fruit juice extracts. Main concern is if I run out of drink and need more from aid stations. I won't be able to drink their electrolyte drinks that they give me. I've tried the likes of perpetuem but this was no good. |
| 2013-10-24 7:11 AM in reply to: 0 |
Extreme Veteran 600 Melbourne | Subject: RE: Irritable Bowel / Low FODMAP Have you had a look at HEED? My Mum has similar issues and she uses that with no ill side effects.I use a coconut water powder, but I can't say I've checked the label recently to see if it would be suitable or if it has enough carbs!Perhaps glucose tablets and water? Edited by Casie 2013-10-24 7:12 AM |
| 2013-10-24 10:36 AM in reply to: Flying Kiwi |
Alpharetta, Georgia Bronze member | Subject: RE: Irritable Bowel / Low FODMAP Can you do a natural sugar like dates? I carried medjool dates on a half marathon once and it worked out great. I've also seen pureed fruit (in baby food aisle as well as natural food aisle for adults) in soft pouches, are natural sugars from fruit OK? Coconut water might also be worth looking into for "natural" electrolytes. |
| 2013-10-24 4:19 PM in reply to: Flying Kiwi |
Master 1730 Straight outta Compton | Subject: RE: Irritable Bowel / Low FODMAP If you're open to a prescription, Cholestramine is a great treatment for IBS and colitis. It's a cholesterol lowering drug, but works wonders on your GI tract in the process. It made a huge difference in my life. |
| 2014-01-10 10:58 AM in reply to: Flying Kiwi |
Extreme Veteran 554 Maryland | Subject: RE: Irritable Bowel / Low FODMAP yeah, try coconut water. its what i use during my long runs and races. |
| 2014-01-29 2:25 PM in reply to: yarislab |
Extreme Veteran 3025 Maryland | Subject: RE: Irritable Bowel / Low FODMAP Originally posted by yarislab yeah, try coconut water. its what i use during my long runs and races. coconut water is a laxative, maybe not the best solution for someone with IBS. I would recommend eating a TON of fiber in your regular diet; it seems to make other things have a less negative effect. |
| 2014-02-01 6:01 PM in reply to: #4847220 |
| 1 | Subject: RE: Irritable Bowel / Low FODMAP Try drinking some kefir. Our modern life style and foods deplete the good bacteria flora in our digestive tracks. Kefir has worked wonders for some people even with ulcerative colitis and chrons. You can buy kefir at any store. I make my own from milk and that is the best. Over 30 bacteria in it. |
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