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Tummy trouble

Let's start off by confessing I love beans. Beans are an awesome food... cheap, versatile, full of good starch, fiber, and protein. Bean soups and stews, beans over rice, hummus, bean salads -- you name it, and if it has beens, I probably like it.

But...

I've been having a lot of digestive issues the last few weeks. And I am wondering if it's the beans, and/or maybe the bread. Which totally sucks. So I am avoiding both for a few days; not quite an elimination diet, which technically can last several weeks before reintroducing foods, just a test to see if the symptoms dissipate a little. At the risk of sharing TMI, the symptoms I am feeling are stomach pain, gas (lots of gas, which is awful because I share an office space with two other people), extremely noisy stomach/gut sounds (gurgling, growling, etc.),  uncomfortable bloating, and so forth. In a few days time, I'll try some grains, like sourdough/sprouted bread -- I really want toast suddenly -- and soaked (overnight) oatmeal. Then if that's okay, I'll add in beans, also presoaked, rinsed, etc. And I am taking my probiotics again.


So how does avoiding food work with IE and TFID? Well, because I am listening to my body. Something doesn't feel right, so I am working on solving the problem. Hopefully this isn't long term, especially because generally speaking, I'm more vegetarian than not, and having to avoid two of my major food groups flat out sucks.

If this doesn't make things better, I guess I'll give in and go see the doctor! I like my doctor, so I'm not avoiding him. I'm just trying to listen to my body first.
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